Lehi council retreat covers finances, parks priorities, new City Hall plan and PARC tax spending
February 1, 2022, 10:29 a.m. · Broadbent Community Room, Lehi Public Safety Building, 128 N. 100 E., Lehi
At an all-day work session, the Lehi City Council reviewed finances, a Y2 Analytics resident survey, the state legislative session, parks projects, the Campus Master Plan and capital projects, and the PARC tax. Staff said the PARC tax is estimated to raise about $1 million a year for parks and recreation and $400,000 for cultural facilities. No votes were taken.
From the approved minutes. Updated October 14, 2026.
Decisions at a glance
| Item | Result |
|---|---|
| Financial updates | Discussed |
| Legislative session update | Discussed |
| Council assignments | No action |
| Parks projects | Discussed |
| Goal setting and Campus Master Plan | Discussed |
| Capital projects | Discussed |
| PARC tax and policy | Discussed |
Agenda, item by item
Item 2 · Budget
Financial updates
Discussed
Finance Director Dean Lundell reviewed city funds and operating costs and said recent small utility increases helped the fund balance. The policy calls for 20-25% in general fund reserves, but the state raised the maximum to 35%. The council suggested considering an increase in the next budget cycle.
Item 3 · Presentation
Y2 Analytics survey results
Discussed
Kyrene Gibb said quality of life ratings had slipped but were not overwhelmingly negative, consistent with other cities. Growth and development, housing, traffic and infrastructure remain top resident concerns; about a quarter of residents would want glass recycling pickup and most feel there is not enough green space.
Item 4 · Other
Legislative session update
Discussed
Management analyst Shaye Ruitenbeek said water and housing remain legislative priorities and listed bills of concern to cities: ending incentives for retail sales, removing impact fees for ADUs, oversight of the Inland Port Authority, and the Utah Lake Authority. Mayor Johnson said it is concerning when the state takes away local land use authority.
Item 5 · Other
Council assignments
No action
Council Member Chris Condie suggested board seats such as TSSD and the Hutchings Museum not change every year. The council decided to make no changes this year. The Utah Lake Commission would be dissolved if the Utah Lake Authority is created.
Item 6 · Parks
Parks projects
Discussed
Parks manager Steve Marchbanks updated the council on budgets for three regional parks: Mellor-Rhodes, Family Park and Dry Creek Lake Park. Grant money secured for Dry Creek Lake Park is set to expire, so the city must abandon the grant or proceed, and water questions remain. Mellor-Rhodes is close to final construction documents with phasing, and Family Park's final concept includes an all-abilities playground for the first phase. The council must decide which park to prioritize.
- GrantAmount not given
Item 7 · Roads and utilities
Goal setting and Campus Master Plan
Discussed
City Administrator Jason Walker recommended moving forward on phase one of the Campus Master Plan, which includes building a new City Hall and library and demolishing the current library. He said drawing plans could take a year or more. The council did an exercise to identify community needs and priorities.
Item 8 · Presentation
Courageous leadership training
Discussed
Fire Chief Jeremy Craft led a presentation on leadership and making tough decisions.
Item 9 · Roads and utilities
Capital projects
Discussed
City Engineer Lorin Powell showed street and water storage projects. A new culinary water tank and irrigation reservoir will serve the west side, 2300 West is being designed for build-out, a signal is planned at 1100 West and Main Street, and the 700 South cycle track should be completed this year. He discussed ideas with the Peck family for Mill Pond, which could include recreation, retail and restaurants, and wants beautification there this year. Luke Seegmiller described a traffic control center for monitoring and adjusting signals, which staff want to fund in the upcoming budget.
Item 11 · Taxes and fees
PARC tax and policy
Discussed
Shaye Ruitenbeek said the PARC tax is estimated at about $1 million a year for parks and recreation and $400,000 for cultural facilities and organizations. Organizations could apply, an advisory committee would review applications, and the council would decide.
- Fee$1.00 million
- Fee$400,000
What residents said
Growth, housing and traffic (survey)Dry Creek Lake Park grant deadline