Council hears well-being survey, plans $400,000 water-share purchase for Willow Park
July 6, 2021, 4:00 p.m. · Lehi City Hall, 153 N. 100 East
In a work session, the council heard results of a resident well-being survey, learned the city will buy about $400,000 in water shares for Willow Park, and agreed to accept applications from more e-scooter companies. Staff also asked for higher xeriscape requirements in parks and the development code. No votes were taken.
From the approved minutes. Updated October 14, 2026.
Decisions at a glance
| Item | Result |
|---|---|
| Water-share purchase for Willow Park | Discussed |
| E-scooter policy | Discussed |
| Water-wise landscaping in city parks | Discussed |
Agenda, item by item
Item 2.a · Presentation
Lehi well-being survey results
Discussed
Utah State University professor Courtney Flint presented a resident well-being survey taken in January and February 2021, when COVID was still a concern for many. Overall well-being declined from the previous pre-COVID survey, which she expected to rebound. Residents commonly raised growth, infrastructure and traffic.
Item 2.b · Parks
Water-share purchase for Willow Park
Discussed
Finance Director Dean Lundell said the city will buy water shares to maintain Willow Park for about $400,000 total. The shares will belong to the city, not the park, so they stay with Lehi if the park is ever sold or reverts to Utah County.
- Purchase$400,000
Item 2.c · Other
E-scooter policy
Discussed
Community Development Director Kim Struthers said several e-scooter companies had asked to operate in Lehi; Lime is the only approved company and its contract may need renewal. After discussing pros and cons, the council agreed it would accept applications from other companies.
Item 2.d · Parks
Water-wise landscaping in city parks
Discussed
Parks Director Steve Marchbanks raised concerns about water-intensive landscaping and said he would like higher xeriscape percentages in city parks and the development code. The council asked to see a proposal.
What residents said
GrowthInfrastructureTrafficWater use in park landscaping