Lehi council adopts fiscal 2023 budget and power rate increase; tables Family Park Estates 4-1
May 24, 2022, 6:31 p.m. · Lehi City Council Chamber, 153 N. 100 E., Lehi
The council adopted the fiscal 2023 budget and fee schedule, raised power rates, approved a fire apparatus purchase, a water tank repair, substation switchgear and 2300 West engineering, and tabled the nine-lot Family Park Estates subdivision 4-1 after ten residents objected. Council Members Chris Condie and Paige Albrecht joined the regular session virtually, and Condie was excused from the pre-council session.
From the approved minutes. Updated October 14, 2026.
Decisions at a glance
Agenda, item by item
Item PC 2.2 · Contract
Waste Management contract renewal
Discussed
Finance Director Dean Lundell said the city's renewal option with Waste Management expires at the end of June, that costs rose about 14%, and that the company agreed to a 9.9% rate increase for the next three and a half years. He did not propose a resident rate increase now because reserves can absorb the cost, but said rates may rise next year. Blake Leonelli of Waste Management cited higher costs for steel, plastic, vehicles, labor and fuel.
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Item PC 2.3 · Presentation
City facilities master plan
Discussed
City Administrator Jason Walker updated the council on the long-term facilities plan. He said most of the square footage in the new City Hall building would be for the library, with additional staff and a new council chamber that could double as public space.
Item PC 3 · Budget
On-site fuel tanks and network replacement budget requests
Discussed
Walker said a fleet request for on-site fuel tanks was left out of the proposed 2023 budget because the city would rather fund it this year by budget amendment. Fleet Manager Jeremy Estes proposed two on-site tanks to save fuel costs, and IT Manager Tyler Kelsey also asked for a budget amendment to replace aging network infrastructure.
Item PC 2.1 · Other
Thanksgiving Point HTRZ funding discussion
No action
The item was postponed to a future meeting.
Other
Closed session on real property
No action · 4-0
Before the regular session, the council voted 4-0 to enter a closed session to discuss the purchase, exchange or lease of real property; Council Member Chris Condie was absent for the vote. No action followed in open session.
Item 3.3 · Annexation
Re-approval of intent to annex: Bullock annexation (Resolution 2022-39)
Approved · 5-0
The council re-approved, on the consent agenda, its resolution of intent to annex the Bullock property.
Item 4 · Budget
Fiscal 2023 budget and consolidated fee schedule (Resolution 2022-42)
Approved · 5-0
The hearing was held May 10, but the mayor took more comments. Michelle Stallings opposed the proposed property tax increase and asked for more money for downtown sidewalks. Lori Le objected to using funds for a new City Hall building. Council members discussed options to fund more sidewalk construction. The council adopted the budget and fee schedule for July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023.
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Item 5 · Taxes and fees
Power rate increase in the consolidated fee schedule (Resolution 2022-43)
Approved · 5-0
Power Director Joel Eves presented rate-study-based power rates and compared them with other Utah County municipal utilities and Rocky Mountain Power, showing Lehi comparable or lower. At the public hearing Steve Madsen and Steve Boyack asked about solar net metering changes, Michelle Stallings opposed the increase, and David Knutson had questions about the rates. The council amended the fee schedule.
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Item 6 · Contract
Rosenbauer fire apparatus purchase (Resolution 2022-40)
Approved · 5-0
Fire Chief Jeremy Craft was available for questions. The council approved a purchase agreement with Rosenbauer for a fire apparatus. The minutes give no price.
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Item 7 · Contract
Fox Construction repair of the Vialetto water tank (Resolution 2022-41)
Approved · 5-0
Dave Norman said the agreement is for needed repairs to the water tank. The council approved it. The minutes give no price.
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Item 8 · Contract
Myers Power Products North Point Substation switchgear (Resolution 2022-37)
Approved · 5-0
The council approved an agreement with Myers Power Products for purchase and installation of 15kV switchgear for the North Point Substation. No price is stated in the minutes.
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Item 9 · Subdivision
Dubois Lot Plat A final subdivision
Approved with conditions · 5-0
The council granted final approval for a one-lot residential subdivision. Mike Dubois represented the applicant.
- Lots: 1
Item 11 · Subdivision
Longhorn Meadows Plat A final subdivision
Approved with conditions · 5-0
The council granted final approval for a 14-lot residential development. Scott Dunn represented the applicant.
- Lots: 14
Item 12 · Subdivision
Family Park Estates preliminary and final subdivision
Tabled · 4-1
The mayor said the nine-lot application complies with state law, that the city can develop and sell property, and that it was a way to help pay for parks; he asked residents for suggestions. Twelve residents spoke, most against the lots, citing traffic and danger on 600 East, loss of the park strip and view, and frequent changes to park plans; one preferred homes at the bottom of the hill and one asked the council not to decide hastily. The council tabled the item until a geotechnical report is done and added a traffic study of turning lanes on 600 East, with a request to bring it back as soon as possible. Council Member Chris Condie voted no.
- Lots: 9
- Zone: R-1-15
Item 13 · Appointment
Mayor assigned to the Utah Lake Authority governing board (Resolution 2022-44)
Approved · 5-0
The council assigned the mayor of Lehi to the Utah Lake Authority Governing Board.
Item 14 · Contract
RB&G Engineering construction engineering for 2300 West widening (Resolution 2022-45)
Approved · 5-0
The council approved an agreement with RB&G Engineering for construction engineering services for widening 2300 West from Main Street to 2100 North. The minutes give no fee.
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Item 10 · Subdivision
2100 North Subdivision preliminary approval
Tabled · 5-0
The applicant was absent when the item came up and again when it was heard at the end of the agenda. The council tabled the 66-lot subdivision to a time when the applicant can attend.
- Lots: 66
What residents said
Property tax increaseSolar net meteringNew City Hall fundingTraffic on 600 EastLoss of park view at Family ParkDowntown sidewalks
During citizen input, Steve Boyack asked why solar metering is unavailable until 2023 and about alternatives. On the budget, Michelle Stallings opposed the property tax increase and asked for more downtown sidewalk spending; Lori Le objected to funding a new City Hall. At the power rate hearing Steve Madsen, Steve Boyack, Michelle Stallings and David Knutson asked about net metering and the rates. On Family Park Estates, Carla Shelton, James Legoutski, Dave Christofferson, Jeanna Christofferson, Todd Spencer, Cami Baker, Hailey Burken, Janelle Christofferson, Michelle Stallings, Scott Larsen, Ben Shelf and Louis Valasco spoke; most voiced opposition, citing traffic and safety on 600 East, loss of the overlook and view, and repeated changes to park plans.