Lehi council approves ice rink, concrete and pickleball contracts and a Thanksgiving Point auto repair use; second school district hearing held
July 23, 2024, 6:30 p.m. · Council Chamber, 153 N. 100 East, Lehi
The council approved agreements for a larger temporary ice rink, concrete removal and replacement, and pickleball courts at Shadow Ridge Park, a Gardner Point plat amendment, and a Thanksgiving Point area plan change allowing automotive repair in the commercial zone, all without a no vote. It also held the second required public hearing on creating a new school district, where all five members present stated views and said voters would decide.
From the approved minutes. Updated October 14, 2026.
Decisions at a glance
| Item | Result |
|---|---|
| Temporary ice rink agreement with Ice America (Resolution 2024-41) | Approved · 4-0 |
| Concrete removal and replacement agreement with Quicksilver Concrete (Resolution 2024-42) | Approved · 5-0 |
| Pickleball courts at Shadow Ridge Park agreement with Parkin Tennis Courts (Resolution 2024-43) | Approved · 5-0 |
| Gardner Point Phase 5 plat amendment relocating a public utility easement | Approved with conditions · 5-0 |
| Thanksgiving Point area plan amendment: automotive repair (Ordinance 44-2024) | Approved with conditions · 5-0 |
| Second public hearing on creating a new school district | Discussed |
Agenda, item by item
Item 5 · Contract
Temporary ice rink agreement with Ice America (Resolution 2024-41)
Approved · 4-0
Parks and Facilities Manager Steve Marchbanks said last year's rink drew strong community support, so the city is extending the contract with the same vendor. The rink will be larger and operations more efficient.
- ContractAmount not given to Ice America
Item 6 · Contract
Concrete removal and replacement agreement with Quicksilver Concrete (Resolution 2024-42)
Approved · 5-0
Streets Department Manager Brad Benson presented the agreement for concrete removal and replacement services. The minutes do not record an amount.
- ContractAmount not given to Quicksilver Concrete
Item 7 · Parks
Pickleball courts at Shadow Ridge Park agreement with Parkin Tennis Courts (Resolution 2024-43)
Approved · 5-0
Steve Marchbanks was available for questions. The council approved the agreement for building pickleball courts.
- ContractAmount not given to Parkin Tennis Courts
Item 8 · Subdivision
Gardner Point Phase 5 plat amendment relocating a public utility easement
Approved with conditions · 5-0
Ben Gazette of Edge Homes represented the applicant. The council approved the plat amendment that relocates the public utility easement, with Development Review Committee and Planning Commission comments.
- Applicant representative: Ben Gazette, Edge Homes
Item 9 · General plan
Thanksgiving Point area plan amendment: automotive repair (Ordinance 44-2024)
Approved with conditions · 5-0
John Madsen represented the applicant. The amendment makes automotive repair a permitted use in the commercial zone of the Thanksgiving Point area plan; it was approved with Development Review Committee and Planning Commission comments.
- Applicant representative: John Madsen
- Change: automotive repair becomes a permitted use in the commercial zone
Item 10 · Public hearing
Second public hearing on creating a new school district
Discussed
Mayor Johnson said this was the second required hearing on the study for a new school district. Eight speakers, including two Saratoga Springs residents, spoke, mostly in support of the interlocal agreement or a ballot vote. Mayor Johnson said he had not wanted to get involved but changed course after the last school bond election failed, and said voters make the final decision. Council Member Hancock said the split would improve local control and representation and the new districts would still be among the state's largest. Council Member Newall cited finances, saying the central configuration would mean smaller tax increases than staying in Alpine School District, and noted a $21 million annual deficit in the southern part of the district projected to reach $31 million in five years. Council Member Albrecht, a former special education teacher in the district, supported a ballot vote and personally favored a central district. Council Member Stallings stressed hearing all perspectives; Council Member Condie's support was noted from the earlier hearing. No vote was taken.
What residents said
Holbrook Farms Park aesthetics, safety and constructionSchool district boundary and fundingOpen space encroachment in Traverse Mountain
Steve Brown raised concerns about aesthetics, safety and construction at Holbrook Farms Park. At the school district hearing, eight speakers (Julie King, Mac Sims, John Madsen, Joylynn Lincoln, Emily Lockhart, Steve Brown, Stacy Bateman and Lisa Cook) mostly favored the interlocal agreement or putting the split on the ballot; Lisa Cook favored a split but was unsure the proposed boundary was best and worried west Lehi might not get needed funding, and Emily Lockhart urged consideration of all Alpine students.