Council approves interim Bird scooter agreement, reviews General Plan timeline with Planning Commission
August 3, 2021, 4:00 p.m. · Lehi City Hall, 153 N. 100 East
In a work session, the council approved an interim agreement with Bird Rides to operate e-scooters in Lehi, heard an overview of tax increment financing and met with the Planning Commission on a General Plan adoption timeline. The session began with a tour of Lehi High School.
From the approved minutes. Updated October 14, 2026.
In brief
3 items came up for a decision or discussion: 1 approved, 1 no action, and 1 discussed.
1 item here is tracked in the city's development tracker.
This write-up links 3 source documents and the meeting video.
6 members were present.
The previous City Council work session meeting was on July 27, 2021: Council sets mayor's salary at $50,000 starting 2022 on 4-1 vote; puts 0.1% parks sales tax on ballot
The next one was on August 10, 2021: Council agenda for Aug. 10 covers substation contracts, Micron East annexation intent and Lehi Terrace
Decisions at a glance
| Item | Result |
|---|---|
| Interim licensing and operating agreement with Bird Rides (Resolution 2021-47) | Approved · 5-0 |
| Closed session | No action · 5-0 |
| Joint work session with Planning Commission on the General Plan | Discussed |
Agenda, item by item
Item 2.a · Contract
Interim licensing and operating agreement with Bird Rides (Resolution 2021-47)
Approved · 5-0
The council approved an interim agreement allowing Bird Rides to operate e-scooters in Lehi as a second operator. The minutes give no fee terms.
Item 2.b · Presentation
Tax increment financing overview
Discussed
Economic Development Director Marlin Eldred reviewed requirements and options for tax increment financing and updated the council on legislative changes to Redevelopment Agency incentives, including incentives for affordable housing near transit stations.
Item 2.c · Other
Closed session
No action · 5-0
The council voted to close the meeting to discuss the purchase, exchange or lease of real property. No action was reported.
Item 3 · General plan
Joint work session with Planning Commission on the General Plan
Discussed
Planning staff presented a timeline for adopting the General Plan, including an open house and public hearing, and a map comparing densities of the old and proposed plans. The proposal focuses density near transit-oriented areas and limits density in environmentally sensitive areas and open space. Engineering explained studies of maximum utility capacity.