Lehi council approves school district agreement amendment 3-1, grocery-store connectivity exception and broadband grant pre-registration
December 10, 2024, 5:00 p.m. · Council Chamber, 153 N. 100 East, Lehi
With Council Member Paul Hancock excused, the council approved an amendment to the interlocal agreement creating a new school district among six cities, 3-1, with Council Member Michelle Stallings opposed. It also approved a development code exception to street connectivity standards for a grocery store project, a five-unit office condominium conversion at 573 West Sunrise Way, and pre-registration for a state broadband infrastructure grant. In pre-council, members discussed an attainable housing overlay zone and heard a quarterly finance report.
From the approved minutes. Updated October 14, 2026.
Decisions at a glance
Agenda, item by item
Item 3.4 · Budget
Quarterly finance report
Discussed
Finance Director Dean Lundell said sales tax receipts were behind budget and below the prior year, though not yet a concern, and that the general fund balance is projected just above 35% of budget. About $3 million of $4.3 million in PARC tax collected is available for capital projects, with the first $5 million set aside for the Family Park. Building permit and development fee revenue is down from recent highs but still strong.
Item 3.1 · Parks
Parks and Recreation Master Plan update
Discussed
Presenters described the new long-range parks plan, citing rapid growth and a large youth population. A survey showed demand for splash pads, playgrounds, trails, indoor facilities, trees and youth programming. Five themes were outlined: engaging outdoor experiences, diverse play and programming, community connection, matching resources to growth, and nature.
Item 3.2 · Presentation
Point of the Mountain Chamber of Commerce report
Discussed
Chamber President Marcy Gundrey said membership exceeds 400, half of them Lehi businesses, and described events including a Halloween on Main Street that drew 1,500 children. The chamber plans more tailored business resources and networking in 2025.
Item 3.3 · Zoning
Attainable housing overlay zone
Discussed
Planner Brittney Harris presented a voluntary overlay aimed at single-family homes for critical and essential workers, setting a target price and adjusting density to meet it, with a 10-year owner-occupancy deed restriction. Council Members Chris Condie and Michelle Stallings questioned whether it would reach affordable price levels; Stallings also said controlling land prices is not the primary purpose of zoning. The mayor stressed the need for infrastructure. The council agreed to hold a work session on the proposal and other affordable housing options.
Item 4 · Other
Consent agenda: purchase orders, 2025 meeting schedule and Major Crimes Task Force agreement
Approved · 4-0
The council approved purchase orders, the 2025 council meeting schedule, and Resolution 2024-60 amending the interlocal agreement for the Utah County Major Crimes Task Force. Resolution 2024-61, an amendment to the water infrastructure cost sharing agreement with Geneva Rock Products, was pulled from the agenda.
Item 5 · Contract
Resolution 2024-62: pre-registering for the Broadband Infrastructure Grant Program
Approved · 4-0
Fiber Department Manager Shaye Ruitenbeek said the resolution lets the city pre-register for a federal broadband program for which Utah was awarded $317 million, without committing to apply. The city is still weighing low-cost service requirements. Council approved with the understanding that details return before any application.
- Grant$317.0 million to State of Utah (federal broadband program)
Item 6 · Subdivision
Sunrise Office Building condominium conversion, 573 West Sunrise Way
Approved with conditions · 4-0
The council approved converting an office building into five condominium units, with all Development Review Committee comments. Andrew Evans represented the applicant.
- Units: 5
- Representative: Andrew Evans
Item 7 · City code
Ordinance 67-2024: connectivity standards exception for vehicular safety (Chapter 37)
Approved with conditions · 4-0
Rick Magnus of AWA Engineering said the exception relates to a new grocery store, where a 5-7 foot grade difference between a stub street and the back of the building and the building's large footprint and power line easements raised safety concerns. The applicant agreed to work with staff on safety and connectivity. Approved with the word "however" removed from paragraph 5A and all Planning Commission and Development Review Committee comments.
Item 8 · Other
Resolution 2024-59: first amendment to the interlocal agreement creating a school district (Lehi, Cedar Hills, Highland, Alpine, American Fork, Draper)
Approved · 3-1
City Administrator Jason Walker said the amendment extends the interlocal board's authority until a school board is elected. Council Member Michelle Stallings said it expands the cities' role beyond what state law requires and that asset division should be left to the future school board. The mayor and other members said someone must take responsibility until then; Council Members Heather Newall and Chris Condie called it precautionary. Stallings said she voted no because she believes it conflicts with Utah Code 53G-3-202, which says a school district is controlled by its local board and independent of municipal governments.
Item 9 · Appointment
Resolution 2024-57: appointment to the Library Board of Directors
Approved · 4-0
The council appointed a member to the Lehi Library Board of Directors; the minutes do not name the appointee.
Item 10 · Appointment
Resolution 2024-58: appointments to the Planning Commission
Approved · 4-0
The council appointed members to the Lehi Planning Commission; the minutes do not name them.
What residents said
Industrial noise from HadcoPedestrian safety near Family ParkAttainable housing and infrastructure capacityRole of cities in new school district
A resident suggested returning to traditional voting over ranked-choice voting. Casey Smith of the Utah Wing of the Civil Air Patrol invited the council to a cadet squadron activation. Ross Carter objected to noise and light industrial activity from Hadco and asked for better enforcement. Two Skyridge High School students proposed a four-way stop near the new Family Park.