Lehi council adopts fiscal 2024 budget and fee schedule, approves Station 84 contract amendment and cell tower leases
May 23, 2023, 6:32 p.m. · Council Chamber, 153 N. 100 East, Lehi
The council unanimously adopted the fiscal year 2024 budget and consolidated fee schedule and approved a Station 84 contract amendment to begin earthwork, a 1100 West sewer lining contract, road striping, and two cell tower leases. It rezoned property for a Skyridge subdivision concept and approved code changes on retaining-wall fences (unanimous) and two-family design standards (4-1).
From the approved minutes. Updated October 14, 2026.
Decisions at a glance
Agenda, item by item
Item 2.1 · Presentation
Moderate income housing goals
Discussed
City Planner Brittany Harris said the city must describe implemented actions to the state; meeting six of seven goals gives priority for funding, and failing to comply could mean ineligibility for state funds and daily fees. Council members voiced frustration with the requirements. Council Member Katie Koivisto had reservations about reducing lot size for detached ADUs. Members discussed a possible overlay zone for moderate-income housing, deed restrictions, and impact fees, and asked to see a draft overlay proposal. Mayor Mark Johnson cautioned against overreliance on apartments.
Item 2.2 · Presentation
Conservation easements
Discussed
Todd Munger raised conservation easements on the more than 900 acres Lehi owns at Traverse Mountain so future councils could not change the area plan, citing Draper's 4,500-acre example. Only city-owned property would be covered, with a third-party holder such as Utah Open Lands. The council could pursue model easement language with legal help if interested.
Item 6 · Other
Closed session
Approved · 5-0
The council voted to close the meeting to discuss the character, performance or competence of an individual.
Item 3 · Other
Consent agenda: purchase orders, surplus items and April 25 minutes
Approved · 5-0
Approved on consent.
Item 4 · Budget
Fiscal year 2024 budget and consolidated fee schedule (Resolution 2023-25)
Approved · 5-0
The council adopted the budget and consolidated fee schedule. The minutes give no totals.
Item 5 · Budget
Retirement contribution pick-up for public safety systems (Resolution 2023-26)
Approved · 5-0
City Treasurer Alyson Alger said the state requires the city to approve annually that it picks up required employee contributions in the Public Safety and Firefighter Tier I and Tier II retirement systems.
Item 6 · Contract
First amendment to SIRQ Construction agreement for Fire Station 84 (Resolution 2023-30)
Approved · 5-0
Deputy Fire Chief Tim Robinson said the city is requesting funds now to begin earthwork on the property.
- ContractAmount not given to SIRQ Construction
Item 7 · Roads and utilities
Integrity Inspection Solutions agreement for 1100 West sewer pipe lining (Resolution 2023-29)
Approved · 5-0
Wastewater Lead Weston Winters said it is part of a pipe rehabilitation project.
- ContractAmount not given to Integrity Inspection Solutions
Item 8 · Contract
All Star Striping agreement for road striping (Resolution 2023-31)
Approved · 5-0
Streets Manager Brad Benson presented the agreement.
- ContractAmount not given to All Star Striping
Item 9 · Contract
New Cingular Wireless option and lease at the Legacy Center (Resolution 2023-27)
Approved · 5-0
Jason Hadley represented the applicant.
- Land dealAmount not given to New Cingular Wireless
Item 10 · Contract
New Cingular Wireless option and lease at Spring Creek Substation property (Resolution 2023-28)
Approved · 5-0
The council approved a second option and lease with New Cingular Wireless.
- Land dealAmount not given to New Cingular Wireless
Item 11 · City code
Serenity Studios development code amendment for personal services (Ordinance 35-2023)
Approved · 5-0
Heather Kessler said she wants permanent cosmetics allowed in her studio, which required a change to the table of uses.
Item 12 · General plan
Skyridge Property General Plan amendment, 4.07 acres at about 260 East 2700 North (Ordinance 36-2023)
Approved · 5-0
The council changed the land use from Public Facility to Very Low Density Residential. The applicant said four families purchased the property together and will build a subdivision.
- Acres: 4.07
- Land use: Public Facility → Very Low Density Residential
Item 13 · Subdivision
Skyridge Subdivision concept plan, 8 residential lots at about 260 East 2700 North
Approved · 5-0
The applicant said the concept shows 8 lots, allowed in the zone, but will probably be 4 or 5. Members discussed a block length exception allowed because of the neighboring school property; Planning Director Kim Struthers said a pedestrian walkway may be required in a later phase.
- Lots: 8 (concept)
Item 14 · City code
Development code amendment: fence height on retaining walls, Chapter 12 (Ordinance 37-2023)
Approved · 5-0
Community Development Director Kim Struthers confirmed a six-foot fence can be added on top of a retaining wall except where it could create visibility problems with driveways.
Item 15 · City code
Development code amendment: two-family dwellings and design requirements, Chapter 37 (Ordinance 38-2023)
Approved · 4-1
Mr. Struthers said a 2022 state law limits cities' ability to regulate aesthetics of single-family and two-family homes, so the city removes architecture and building materials rules for regular duplexes in standard zones. It does not affect planned communities or special developments with separate agreements.
What residents said
Kenneth Paciorek expressed concerns with the city; the minutes do not specify them.