Council Member· 2014–2026
Tom Macdonald
Orem City
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Top issues during term (20)
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Regulations
None anticipated from administrative definition updates.
Regional Transportation Planning
Implementation will be guided by future capital improvement program budgeting.
Short-Term Rental Regulation
Operators will face licensing fees and potential costs associated with parking improvements and background checks.
Commercial Development Growth
Private investment in industrial property improvements.
Safe Routes to School Infrastructure
Infrastructure improvements like pedestrian signals require joint city-district funding and state grants.
FY 2025-2026 Municipal Budget
The budget includes a $17 million increase in revenues to support city operations and capital projects.
Timpanogos School District Formation and Operations
The sale provides cash flow for the school district's CTE program to fund future student projects.
School Funding and Legislative Issues
The sale proceeds support the district's Career and Technical Education program.
Residential Rental Dwelling License Exemption
Licensing and inspection fees would generate revenue for the city while imposing operational costs on landlords.
General Plan Redevelopment Strategy
Potential financial impacts on commercial landowners from street design requirements and right-of-way dedications.
Southwest Orem Development and Infrastructure
The project will add four new residential lots to the city's tax base.
Neighborhood Meeting Policy
Potential future costs for new notification technology or staff time.
Sunflower Dunes Subdivision Access
The project will allow for the development of four new residential lots.
Infrastructure Upgrade
The exemption is expected to reduce overall project costs by shortening the construction timeline.
HeArt of Downtown Development
The project will require future capital investment for public space infrastructure.
myOrem Digital Portal
The platform includes a new, more secure payment processor.
Water and Sewer Line Responsibility
The city noted concerns regarding potential unfunded mandates associated with this state requirement.
Residential Building Height Text Amendment
Unknown at this time.
financial disclosures ordinance
There is no direct financial impact on the city budget.
Healthy Orem Initiative
The program utilizes existing resources and partnerships to keep costs low.
Moved or seconded (36)
Motions Macdonald personally put forward or seconded. Attribution comes from the minutes; where the minutes name somebody we cannot match to the roster we leave it out rather than guess, so this is a floor, not a total.
- movedpassed2025-12-09
Mr. Macdonald moved to approve the RDA minutes for June 1, 2025
- secondedpassed2025-12-09
move to approve by ordinance the text amendment for PD-36
- moved2025-12-09
Mr. Macdonald formally moved to approve the ordinance, and Mr. Killpack seconded the motion.
- movedpassed2025-12-09
Rezone for 1750 South Geneva Road
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed2025-11-18
PUBLIC HEARING - RESOLUTION - FY 2025-2026 Budget Amendments Presenter: Brandon C. Nelson, CPA, Finance Director I move to approve or deny, by resolution, the FY 2025-2026 Budget Amendments
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2025-11-18
Ms. Millett moved to accept and certify the 2025 City Of Orem Election.
- secondedfailed2025-09-23
Denial of Text Amendment to Article 22-21
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed2025-09-09
move to adjourn to the Summit conference room to discuss pending or reasonably imminent litigation; the character or professional competence of an individual; or the purchase or le…
- secondedpassed 7-02025-08-26
approve the consent items
- movedpassed 7-02025-08-26
Certification of 2025 Municipal Primary Election
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 6-02025-07-08
approve, by ordinance, amending article 22-5-3(A) and the zoning map of the City of Orem by rezoning the properties located generally at 134 East 1200 South and 110 East 1200 South…
- movedpassed 6-02025-07-08
adjourn
- movedpassed2025-07-08
adjourn to a closed session in the City Council Conference room to discuss pending or reasonably imminent litigation; the character or professional competence of an individual; or …
- movedpassed2025-06-24
Mr. Macdonald moved to approve the consent items.
- moved2025-06-24
PUBLIC HEARING - ORDINANCE - Budget Amendment Presenter: Brandon Nelson, CPA, Finance Director
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed2025-05-27
approve CDBG projected use of funds for fiscal year 2025-2026
- movedpassed2025-05-27
adjourn to a closed session in the Summit conference room, to discuss pending or reasonably imminent litigation; the character or professional competence of an individual; or the p…
- secondedpassed 7-02025-05-13
Mr. Killpack moved to approve CDBG projected use of funds for fiscal year 2025-2026.
- secondedpassed2025-05-13
Mr. Spencer moved to approve, by ordinance, amending article 22-5-3(A) and the zoning map of the City of Orem by rezoning the properties located generally at 134 East 1200 South an…
- movedpassed 4-32025-05-13
Mr. Macdonald moved to approve amending article 22-5-3(A) and the zoning map of the City of Orem by rezoning the property located at 710 West 2000 South from the OS5 zone to the R8…
Decisions during term (104)
Recorded while Macdonald was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Cove Estates Plat J Plat Amendment
Rolling Sand Plat A Preliminary Plat
Orchard Grove ASH Site Plan
Consent Agenda Approval
FY 2025 Independent Financial Audit
Rezone for 1750 South Geneva Road
Text Amendment for PD-36 (Padel Gym)
Rezone for 575 E 1000 South from R8 to PD-34 (Home Depot)
General Plan Update Water and Preservation Elements
Approval of Consent Agenda Items
Approval of Minutes
Pearson Subdivision Preliminary Plat
Approval of Consent Agenda
Certification of 2025 Municipal General Election
Approval of FY 2025-2026 Budget Amendments
Consent Agenda Approval
Johnson Farms Zoning Map Amendment Recommendation
Padel Den Text Amendment Recommendation
Maag Subdivision Preliminary Plat Approval
Consent Agenda
Voting record (92)
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Mr. Spencer moved to refer this back to the Planning Commission for a development agreement.
Mr. Spencer moved to approve, by resolution, the completed independent audit performed by Larson & Company, PC.
Mr. Killpack moved to adjourn to a meeting of the Orem Redevelopment Agency (RDA)
Mr. Spencer moved to approve the consent items.
move to approve by ordinance the text amendment for PD-36
Ms. Millett moved to approve by ordinance the general plan update for water and preservation elements.
Mr. Macdonald moved to approve the RDA minutes for June 1, 2025
Mr. Macdonald moved to accept by ordinance the rezone for 575 E 1000 South from R8 to PD-34.
Approval of Consent Agenda
Certification of 2025 Municipal General Election
Approval of FY 2025-2026 Budget Amendments
Ms. Millett moved to approve the consent items.
Ms. Millett moved to accept and certify the 2025 City Of Orem Election.
Mr. Macdonald moved to accept by resolution the FY 2025-2026 Budget Amendments.
M. Macdonald moved to adjourn
Denial of Text Amendment to Article 22-21 (Multi-Family Special Exceptions)
Supported maintaining single-family zoning consistency and seconding the denial motion.