Lehi council backs Point of the Mountain bus rapid transit route, tables tentative budget

Decisions at a glance

Agenda, item by item

1. Item 2.1 · Parks

   Disc golf course at the Willis Estates wetlands (pre-council)

   Discussed

   Skyler Beltran of the Parks, Trails and Trees Committee proposed a disc golf course in open space near Willis Estates, saying installation is affordable and the land has no other use. Disc golfer Curtis Clements gave cost estimates and said residents would help maintain it. The council was interested in setting aside funds and suggested fundraising.

2. Item 2.2 · Budget

   Fiscal 2022 budget and capital projects (pre-council)

   Discussed

   Public Works Director Dave Norman asked for a larger line item for sidewalk work, used citywide for maintenance and ADA needs; City Engineer Lorin Powell had a priority map for downtown sidewalks. Council Member Paige Albrecht wanted downtown not neglected and suggested grants. Council Member Chris Condie asked for another school resource officer, more library book funding, paved parking at the Vets ballpark and an all abilities park at Family Park rather than Mellor-Rhodes; Albrecht suggested a part-time grant writer. City Administrator Jason Walker said funds could be moved and staff would report back.

   Follow 2025 CDBG downtown street improvements in the development tracker →

3. Item 2.3 · Public safety

   Water restrictions (pre-council)

   Discussed

   Norman and Water Department staff proposed watering restrictions: soil was so dry it absorbed the snowpack before it reached streams and reservoirs, and rivers are at historic lows. The water conservation plan will need changes.

4. Item 4 · Roads and utilities

   Resolution 2021-34: support for the Point of the Mountain Transit locally preferred alternative

   Approved · 4-0

   UTA's Patti Garver said the bus rapid transit alignment at the Point of the Mountain has been selected and the next step is the environmental study and preliminary engineering. The council supported the alternative as presented in the resolution distributed at the meeting.

   Moved by Council Member Condie, seconded by Council Member Hancock. Vote: 4-0; unanimous (Mayor Mark Johnson excused; Mayor Pro Tempore Mike Southwick presided)

   Follow Point of the Mountain transit (Draper to Lehi) in the development tracker →

5. Item 5 · Budget

   Resolution 2021-21: tentative fiscal 2022 budget

   Tabled · 4-0

   Tabled to June 8 so staff can adjust requested budget items.

   Moved by Council Member Condie, seconded by Council Member Koivisto. Vote: 4-0; unanimous (Mayor Mark Johnson excused; Mayor Pro Tempore Mike Southwick presided)

6. Item 6 · Budget

   Resolution 2021-32: employer pickup of public safety and firefighter retirement contributions

   Approved · 4-0

   Formal action to pick up required employee contributions in the Public Safety and Firefighter Tier I and Tier II Contributory Retirement System.

   Moved by Council Member Hancock, seconded by Council Member Albrecht. Vote: 4-0; unanimous (Mayor Mark Johnson excused; Mayor Pro Tempore Mike Southwick presided)

7. Item 7 · Subdivision

   Mendenhall Place final subdivision, 11 lots, 230 W. 400 South

   Approved · 4-0 · 230 W. 400 South

   Final approval for an 11-lot residential subdivision.

   • Lots: 11

   Moved by Council Member Condie, seconded by Council Member Albrecht. Vote: 4-0; unanimous (Mayor Mark Johnson excused; Mayor Pro Tempore Mike Southwick presided)

   Follow Mendenhall Place subdivision in the development tracker →

8. Item 8 · Subdivision

   Ivory Ridge Plat B, 3450 N. Center Street

   Approved · 4-0 · 3450 N. Center Street

   Plat amendment to Ivory Ridge Plat A.

   Moved by Council Member Condie, seconded by Council Member Hancock. Vote: 4-0; unanimous (Mayor Mark Johnson excused; Mayor Pro Tempore Mike Southwick presided)

9. Item 9 · Subdivision

   Timp Point Phase 3 final subdivision, 60 units, about 3300 W. Hardman Way

   Approved · 4-0 · About 3300 W. Hardman Way

   Final approval for a 60-unit residential development.

   • Units: 60

   Moved by Council Member Hancock, seconded by Council Member Albrecht. Vote: 4-0; unanimous (Mayor Mark Johnson excused; Mayor Pro Tempore Mike Southwick presided)

   Follow Timp Point in the development tracker →

10. Item 10 · Subdivision

    Boston Street Extension final subdivision and plat amendment

    Approved with conditions · 4-0 · Boston Street and 1500 North

    Final approval for extending Boston Street and 1500 North, with the applicant to coordinate trail plans with staff.

    Moved by Council Member Albrecht, seconded by Council Member Hancock. Vote: 4-0; unanimous (Mayor Mark Johnson excused; Mayor Pro Tempore Mike Southwick presided)

    Follow Boston Street extension in the development tracker →

11. Item 11 · Roads and utilities

    Resolution 2021-31: Triumph Rail Trail pedestrian bridge crossing agreement with UTA

    Approved · 4-0

    Approved the agreement between UTA and Lehi City for a pedestrian bridge crossing at the Triumph rail trail. The minutes give no cost.

    • ContractAmount not given to Utah Transit Authority Triumph Rail Trail pedestrian bridge crossing agreement

    Moved by Council Member Condie, seconded by Council Member Hancock. Vote: 4-0; unanimous (Mayor Mark Johnson excused; Mayor Pro Tempore Mike Southwick presided)

12. Item 12 · Roads and utilities

    Resolution 2021-33: amended interlocal agreement with Utah County for the SS Crossroads Blvd/Lehi Main Street project

    Approved · 4-0

    Approved a first amended interlocal cooperation agreement with Utah County. The minutes give no amount.

    • ContractAmount not given to Utah County Amended interlocal agreement, SS Crossroads Blvd/Lehi Main Street project

    Moved by Council Member Condie, seconded by Council Member Albrecht. Vote: 4-0; unanimous (Mayor Mark Johnson excused; Mayor Pro Tempore Mike Southwick presided)

13. Item 13 · Appointment

    Resolution 2021-35: alternate planning commission member

    Approved · 4-0

    Appointed an alternate board member to the Lehi City Planning Commission.

    Moved by Council Member Hancock, seconded by Council Member Albrecht. Vote: 4-0; unanimous (Mayor Mark Johnson excused; Mayor Pro Tempore Mike Southwick presided)

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