Lehi council turns down townhome parking change, approves sewer lining deal and Newbold Estates rezone after budget retreat
February 13, 2024, 8:30 a.m. · Public Safety Building, 128 N. 100 E., and Council Chamber, 153 N. 100 E., Lehi
After a daylong budget retreat covering the citizen survey, finances and school district issues, the council met in regular session and approved the Newbold Estates rezone, two medical office condo plats and a UDOT/D.R. Horton traffic agreement. It denied a townhome parking proximity change and told staff to bring a study-based exception process; the court-services agreement with American Fork was pulled.
From the approved minutes. Updated October 14, 2026.
Decisions at a glance
Agenda, item by item
Item Retreat 4 · Presentation
Justice court discussion
Discussed
Judge Morgan Cummings told the council about a proposal for Lehi's court to take American Fork's cases, which she said could save Lehi thousands of dollars in operating costs.
Item Retreat 5 · Presentation
Citizen survey results
Discussed
Y2 Analytics presented the annual survey. Residents voiced concern about growth effects on traffic, housing and quality of life; fire and medical services rated highly while snow removal ratings fell. Trust in city staff and officials, particularly on growth management, declined.
Item Retreat 6 · Budget
Financial update
Discussed
Finance Director Dean Lundell said the state forecasts 3.8% sales tax growth for 2024. He reviewed how Utah property tax is calculated, utility finances and the need for water and sewer rate increases, and the Public Power Adjustment Charge meant to offset power-cost swings.
Item Retreat 7 · Presentation
Alpine School District update
Discussed
District board members Stacy Bateman and Joylin Lincoln distributed the annual financial report and discussed enrollment, staffing, capital projects, school safety and the possibility of splitting the district.
Item Retreat 9-11 · Presentation
Council goals, Dry Creek reservoir, Family Park and other updates
Discussed
The council set budget priorities and discussed how to prioritize sidewalk funding, suggesting a study of unsafe areas. Staff reviewed Dry Creek reservoir water storage, water rights, seepage and liability; said the Family Park all-abilities playground, expected to open in August 2024, would be the largest in Utah County; and floated a Literacy Center registration fee, a city flag design contest, Curtis Center operations options and a fiber network update.
Item 5 · Contract
Sewer main lining agreement with C&L Water Solutions (Resolution 2024-02)
Approved · 5-0
Water Manager Greg Allred said old, deteriorating sewer mains in two parts of the city will be lined or replaced. The minutes do not state the amount.
- ContractAmount not given to C&L Water Solutions
Item 6 · Parks
PARC program guidelines amendment (Resolution 2024-03)
Approved · 5-0
Staff said the changes simplify the process for smaller organizations. Council Member Stallings suggested broadening definitions to include groups such as the Lehi Archives. The motion also changed the threshold to $10,000 and lets applicants cite the dollar value of volunteer hours.
Item 7 · Zoning
Newbold Estates zone change (Ordinance 06-2024)
Approved with conditions · 5-0
The council rezoned 7.3 acres from A-1 and R-2 to R-1-Flex. Representative Dave Schoville said the applicant is working with a neighbor to resolve an overlap in property boundaries, and staff asked for the corrected property description before the rezone is recorded.
- Acres: 7.3
- Zone: A-1 and R-2 → R-1-Flex
- Condition: applicant to correct boundary overlap
Item 8 · Subdivision
Lehi Medical Office Phase 1 condo plat (4 units)
Approved · 5-0
The council approved a four-unit condominium plat. Steve Davies represented the applicant.
Item 9 · Subdivision
Lehi Medical Office Phase 2 condo plat (6 units)
Approved · 5-0
The council approved a six-unit condominium plat. Steve Davies represented the applicant.
Item 10 · Roads and utilities
Cooperative agreement with UDOT and D.R. Horton, Center Street and Timpanogos Highway (Resolution 2024-01)
Approved · 5-0
City Engineer Lorin Powell said the three-party agreement will improve traffic and safety near Center Street and Timpanogos Highway.
Item 11 · City code
Cemetery headstone size limits (Ordinance 05-2024)
Approved · 5-0
The sexton, Chris Orme, said headstone size limits are proposed in a few cemetery sections with smaller plots.
Item 12 · City code
Home occupation: athletic instruction (Ordinance 07-2024)
Approved · 5-0
The amendment to Chapters 20 and 39 allows athletic instruction as an in-home instruction home occupation. Staff said requests for home fitness instruction are increasing. The motion directs staff to study other uses, such as academic and cooking instruction, and their intensity.
Item 13 · City code
Townhome parking proximity rule (Ordinance 08-2024)
Denied · 5-0
Staff proposed removing a proximity requirement for townhome parking near on-street spaces, saying the number of stalls would not drop. Members raised guest-parking concerns and suggested case-by-case exceptions backed by a parking study. The council denied the ordinance and directed staff to draft a version in which exceptions require a parking study and the council is the final authority.
Item 14 · Appointment
Alternate Planning Commissioner appointment (Resolution 2024-06)
Approved · 5-0
Beau Jones was appointed as an alternate planning commissioner.
Item 15 · Appointment
Parks, Trails and Trees Committee appointment (Resolution 2024-07)
Approved · 5-0
Gary Ladle was appointed to the committee.
Item 16 · Appointment
PARC Advisory Committee appointments (Resolution 2024-08)
Approved · 5-0
Jessica Jones and Jacob Cosby were appointed to the committee.
Item 4 · Contract
Interlocal agreement with American Fork for court services (Resolution 2024-04)
Withdrawn
The item was pulled from the agenda.
What residents said
Dry Creek hillside safetyGuest parking for townhomesBoundary overlap on Newbold EstatesSidewalk funding
Coby Zimmerman, for the Dragonfly Disc Golf Course volunteers, asked for signage, restrooms and a grant. Laurie Vukich, who lives along the Dry Creek dip on 1200 East, raised liability and danger from a crumbling hillside without a retaining wall; the mayor directed staff to investigate.