Lehi council work session weighs Mellor-Rhodes Park fill costs of $4.15 million to $7.9 million
May 4, 2021, 4:00 p.m. · Lehi City Hall, 153 N. 100 E., Lehi
In a work session, the Lehi City Council reviewed park plans and the fiscal 2022 budget. Staff estimated at least $4.15 million of fill work for Mellor-Rhodes Park, or $7.9 million to raise the fields to road level, and the council leaned toward the lower-cost option if drainage is manageable. No votes on these items were taken; the only vote was to enter a closed session on real property.
From the approved minutes. Updated October 14, 2026.
Decisions at a glance
| Item | Result |
|---|---|
| Mellor-Rhodes, Family and Willow park plans | Discussed |
| Fiscal 2022 city budget review | Discussed |
Agenda, item by item
Item 2.a · Presentation
Legislative update
Discussed
Lobbyist Chris Bleak told the council the Legislature focused on affordable housing and is willing to invest in infrastructure, including transit.
Item 2.b · Parks
Mellor-Rhodes, Family and Willow park plans
Discussed
Parks Manager Steve Marchbanks said Mellor-Rhodes Park needs extensive fill work costing at least $4.15 million, or $7.9 million to raise the fields to road level. The council preferred the lower, cheaper option as long as drainage can be handled. He showed an updated Family Park concept, passive on the north and active on the south with a small amphitheater. Jason Bond said full cost recovery for trailer camping at Willow Park would need a large KOA-style design; the council preferred a more open concept with fewer spaces even if costs are not fully recovered.
- Budget$4.15 million
Item 2.c · Budget
Fiscal 2022 city budget review
Discussed
Finance Director Dean Lundell reported on the budget process, and the council went through each department's budget with questions.
What residents said
Park costsDrainage