Lehi council approves two UAMPS natural gas power contracts and a corner-lot rear setback cut
November 12, 2024, 5:30 p.m. · Council Chamber, 153 N. 100 East, Lehi
The council unanimously approved power sales contracts with Utah Associated Municipal Power Systems for a 360-megawatt plant in Power County, Idaho, and a 200-megawatt peaking plant in Millard County. It also cut the rear setback for corner-lot remodels from 30 to 15 feet and postponed a rule on accessory dwelling unit setbacks. The mayor reported a more productive meeting with UDOT on the freeway connector between I-15 and Mountain View Corridor.
From the approved minutes. Updated October 14, 2026.
Decisions at a glance
Agenda, item by item
Item 3.1 · Presentation
PARC tax recipient reports
Discussed
Grant recipients reported on use of PARC tax funds. The Curtis Center said it spent $865.08 of a $4,000 grant and returned $3,134.93. Others reported on storage and security upgrades at the Hutchings Museum, restroom renovations at the Literacy Center, theater equipment for the Arts Council, the Chalk It Up Festival (nearly 11,000 attendees) and archive improvements.
- Grant$4,000 to Just for Kids of Utah County (Curtis Center)
Item 3.1 · Presentation
Community Development Block Grant priorities
Discussed
Claudia Saldana of Mountainland Association of Governments said Lehi receives about $300,000 a year from HUD and described survey results ranking housing first, then streets and utilities, community services and business support. Council members allocated points among funding categories as input to the five-year Consolidated Plan.
Item 5 · Contract
Resolution 2024-55: Power County Power Project sales contract with UAMPS
Approved · 5-0
Power Director Joel Eves presented the contract for a 360-megawatt base load plant in Power County, Idaho. Costs are shared among participants, and Lehi will sit on the Project Management Committee that oversees key decisions. Members discussed the committee's authority, financing and Lehi's future power needs.
- ContractAmount not given to Utah Associated Municipal Power Systems (UAMPS)
Item 6 · Contract
Resolution 2024-56: Millard County Power Project sales contract with UAMPS
Approved · 5-0
Discussed together with the Power County item. The contract covers a 200-megawatt peaking plant in Millard County.
- ContractAmount not given to Utah Associated Municipal Power Systems (UAMPS)
Item 7 · City code
Ordinance 65-2024: rear yard setback for corner-lot remodels (Table 05.040A)
Approved · 5-0
The amendment reduces the allowed rear yard setback on corner lots from 30 to 15 feet for remodels, similar to an earlier side yard change, so homeowners can add onto homes.
Item 8 · City code
Ordinance 66-2024: side yard setback for detached accessory dwelling units (Chapter 26)
Continued
After discussion, the council postponed the ordinance so staff could address one-story versus two-story structures and neighbor privacy. No vote is recorded in the minutes.
Item 3.2 · Presentation
North Lehi transportation system
Discussed
Traffic Engineer Luke Seegmiller and the mayor reported on a meeting with UDOT, including Director Carlos Braceros, about the proposed freeway-to-freeway connector between I-15 and Mountain View Corridor. A new alternative, 4b, aligns better with existing interchanges and could reduce traffic on Porter Rockwell Road and 2100 North. The mayor said UDOT gave serious consideration to the city's traffic projections. Bike lanes and pedestrian paths were also highlighted.
What residents said
Business noise ordinanceBike and pedestrian infrastructureFreeway connector traffic
Marshall Gary praised Lehi's bike infrastructure. Leah Jay introduced a Strong Towns group and supported the 700 South bike lanes. Bryce backed their comments. Mike Bentley asked for a noise ordinance with clearer recourse for continuous business noise.