Lehi council adopts fiscal 2026 budget 4-1 without the ice rink and approves two annexations
May 27, 2025, 6:00 p.m. · Council Chamber, Lehi City Hall, 153 N. 100 East
The Lehi City Council adopted the fiscal 2026 budget 4-1 after removing an $800,000 ice rink purchase, with Council Member Michelle Stallings opposed. It approved the Clark Meadows and Salt Spring annexations, a Whitmore development agreement and the 34-lot Pioneer Village subdivision, and reallocated federal block grant money to fully fund the Curtis Center.
From the approved minutes. Updated October 14, 2026.
Decisions at a glance
| Item | Result |
|---|---|
| Minimum lot size for detached accessory dwelling units | Discussed |
| Clark Meadows Annexation, 1800 W. 1300 South | Approved · 5-0 |
| Salt Spring Annexation, 500 East 950 South | Approved · 5-0 |
| Reallocating Community Development Block Grant funds | Approved · 5-0 |
| Public hearing on fiscal 2026 executive officer compensation increases | Discussed |
| Fiscal 2026 budget and consolidated fee schedule (Resolution 2025-30) | Approved · 4-1 |
| Whitmore development agreement for equipment parking, sod transfer and green waste (Resolution 2025-33) | Approved · 5-0 |
| Pioneer Village preliminary subdivision, 34 lots | Approved with conditions · 5-0 |
| Neighborhood Commercial setbacks code amendment (Ordinance 30-2025, continued) | Approved with conditions · 5-0 |
Agenda, item by item
Item 2.1 · City code
Minimum lot size for detached accessory dwelling units
Discussed
Kim Struthers raised lowering the minimum lot size for detached ADUs from 15,000 to 14,520 square feet, a true one-third acre. Council members generally supported the small change as keeping the spirit of the zoning and helping meet state housing goals, though some urged caution on precedent.
Item 5 · Annexation
Clark Meadows Annexation, 1800 W. 1300 South
Approved · 5-0
Applicant Caden Hazard sought annexation of 7.2 acres with R-1-22 zoning. No one spoke at the hearing. The council approved the annexation agreement (Resolution 2025-32) and the annexation ordinance (35-2025).
- Acres: 7.2
- Assigned zone: R-1-22
Item 6 · Annexation
Salt Spring Annexation, 500 East 950 South
Approved · 5-0
Randy Smith of Fieldstone Homes was the applicant for 13.32 acres with TH-5 zoning. One resident asked that the land be developed according to the general plan. The council approved the annexation agreement (Resolution 2025-31) and ordinance 34-2025.
- Applicant: Fieldstone Homes
- Acres: 13.32
- Assigned zone: TH-5
Item 7 · Budget
Reallocating Community Development Block Grant funds
Approved · 5-0
Claudia Saldana said the city received $332,739, down from the expected $343,852, leaving the Curtis Center $2,739 instead of $13,852. Staff recommended putting the remainder in sidewalk contingency because CDBG cannot pay for improvements to city-owned buildings. Council Member Albrecht opposed that, saying the Curtis Center serves an underserved population and should be fully funded; Council Member Stallings preferred paying the Center's repairs directly from the city budget; Council Member Condie favored spreading funds beyond sidewalks. The council fully funded the Curtis Center at $31,864, subtracted that from the $290,000 sidewalk allocation, plus a $40,000 administration fee.
- Grant$31,864 to Curtis Center
- Grant$290,000
- Fee$40,000
Item 8 · Budget
Public hearing on fiscal 2026 executive officer compensation increases
Discussed
Dean Lundell said a hearing is required for any compensation increase for executive officers. No one spoke.
Item 9 · Budget
Fiscal 2026 budget and consolidated fee schedule (Resolution 2025-30)
Approved · 4-1
The debate covered an $800,000 ice rink purchase, staffing and Phragmites management. Council Member Stallings wanted to cut 1.5 park staff positions to fund police officers, citing understaffing compared with Orem; Parks Manager Steve Marchbanks and Mayor Johnson warned about park maintenance on 200 acres. Stallings and Council Member Condie questioned the rink's limited season; Albrecht suggested grants. Condie urged funding for Phragmites control, the Hutchings Museum and code enforcement. Council Member Newall wanted police data before adding positions. The council adopted the budget as proposed, keeping the Phragmites mower and removing the ice rink, and leaving the roughly $150,000 in ongoing rink costs unallocated for now. Stallings voted no.
- Purchase$800,000
- Budget$150,000
Item 10 · Development
Whitmore development agreement for equipment parking, sod transfer and green waste (Resolution 2025-33)
Approved · 5-0
James Whitmore said the agreement allows construction vehicle parking and a sod transfer station, and a green waste facility if needed, in a Planned Community zone. This follows the April 8 tabling of his general plan amendment.
Item 11 · Subdivision
Pioneer Village preliminary subdivision, 34 lots
Approved with conditions · 5-0
Tony Trane, for the applicant, said the plan allows a road connection through the future Rhoads Mellor Park. The Planning Commission recommended approval. A resident thanked the applicant for listening but still had traffic concerns. The council approved with density-in-lieu considerations and Development Review Committee and Planning Commission comments.
- Lots: 34 single-family
Item 12 · City code
Neighborhood Commercial setbacks code amendment (Ordinance 30-2025, continued)
Approved with conditions · 5-0
Struthers said the revised version requires a 25-foot side and rear setback when the zone adjoins single-family residential.
What residents said
Event center parkingTraffic near Pioneer VillageIce rink cost
Jennifer Chamberlin, who owns the Lehi Animal Hospital, said parking for a nearby event center is hurting her business. Kerri Brighton asked that Salt Spring be developed under the general plan. Larry Hadfield thanked the Pioneer Village applicant but still had traffic concerns.