Lehi council signs sanctuary city proclamation and approves Osmond annexation and FY2020 budget amendment
February 25, 2020, 3:30 p.m. · Lehi City Administration Building, 153 North 100 East
The Lehi City Council signed a proclamation declaring Lehi a sanctuary city after public comment that was mostly in support, and unanimously approved the Osmond annexation and an amendment to the fiscal year 2020 budget. Primary Children's Hospital described a 66-bed tower planned to open in 2023, and a pickleball facility proposal was presented. Council Member Chris Condie was excused; Council Member Paul Hancock joined by phone.
From the approved minutes. Updated October 14, 2026.
Decisions at a glance
| Item | Result |
|---|---|
| Pickleball facility presentation | Discussed |
| Sanctuary city proclamation | Discussed |
| Road projects update: Technology Corridor and Main Street widening | Discussed |
| Osmond Annexation, 6.46 acres (Ordinance #11-2020) | Approved with conditions · 4-0 |
| Fiscal year 2020 budget amendment (Resolution #2020-13) | Approved · 4-0 |
| Board member appointment, Timpanogos Special Service District (Resolution #2020-11) | Approved · 4-0 |
| Board member and alternate, North Utah County Aquifer Council (Resolution #2020-12) | Approved · 4-0 |
Agenda, item by item
Item 2.1 (pre-council) · Presentation
Primary Children's Hospital presentation
Discussed
Hospital representatives said they are proposing a 5-story, 66-bed patient tower in Lehi, opening in 2023, with a conference center, Ronald McDonald House, public outdoor space and a food pantry. They plan a September groundbreaking.
Item 2.2 (pre-council) · Parks
Pickleball facility presentation
Discussed
Parks, Trails and Trees committee member Lori Lee and pickleball ambassador Chris Thackery asked the council to build a large pickleball facility, saying it could host tournaments. A Utah County visitors bureau representative described the economic benefit and said total construction cost would be $1.2 million. Parks Director Steve Marchbanks said staff would look at locations that may include Mellor-Rhoads, Ivory or Peck Park.
- Budget$1.20 million
Item 2.1 · Presentation
UTA transit studies update
Discussed
UTA's Patti Garver said UTA is studying light rail in South Salt Lake County and North Utah County and a bus rapid transit corridor from Orem to Lehi.
Item 2.2 · Other
Sanctuary city proclamation
Discussed
Mayor Mark Johnson read the proclamation and said it does not legally obligate the city to anything. Of the residents who spoke, 12 supported it; one opposed it, saying the city lacks resources, and one raised concern about parts of the language. All council members expressed support and signed it.
Item 2.3 · Roads and utilities
Road projects update: Technology Corridor and Main Street widening
Discussed
A UDOT representative said the Technology Corridor project is in its final phases and some State Street closures will be needed to demolish bridge pillars. City engineering staff asked whether Main Street widening bid documents should carry two cost estimates, one with the bridge open and one closed; Saratoga Springs prefers no bridge-closure option. The council agreed by consensus to see both estimates.
Item 5 · Annexation
Osmond Annexation, 6.46 acres (Ordinance #11-2020)
Approved with conditions · 4-0
After a public hearing with no comments, the council approved annexation with Commercial zoning. Applicant Jared Osmond said he wants to build an office building and is working through utility connections.
- Acres: 6.46
- Zone: Commercial
Item 6 · Budget
Fiscal year 2020 budget amendment (Resolution #2020-13)
Approved · 4-0
Finance Director Dean Lundell said amendments account for grants, replace a police car damaged in an accident, replace the central air unit at City Hall and cover higher-than-expected Timpanogos Special Service District billings. One resident asked clarifying questions at the hearing. The minutes give no totals.
- BudgetAmount not given
Item 7 · Appointment
Board member appointment, Timpanogos Special Service District (Resolution #2020-11)
Approved · 4-0
The council appointed a board member to the district.
Item 8 · Appointment
Board member and alternate, North Utah County Aquifer Council (Resolution #2020-12)
Approved · 4-0
The council appointed a board member and an alternate to the aquifer council.
What residents said
Sanctuary city proclamationMain Street bridge closurePotholes
One resident asked who to contact about a pothole and urged the council not to split the city. On the sanctuary city proclamation, 12 speakers supported it, one opposed it citing limited resources, and one questioned language in it.