Lehi council approves Arsenal sports field agreement, takes bond comment, and reviews noise ordinance changes
December 2, 2025, 4:00 p.m. · Lehi City Council Chambers, 153 N. 100 E., Lehi
The Lehi City Council heard annual reports from eight PARC tax grant recipients, held a public hearing on the Series 2025B bonds and approved an amended agreement with Arsenal for sports field maintenance at Family Park. In discussion items, the council signaled it would soften noise violations from a Class B to Class C misdemeanor and previewed a conservation easement with Payson City.
From the approved minutes. Updated October 14, 2026.
Decisions at a glance
| Item | Result |
|---|---|
| PARC tax grant recipient presentations | Discussed |
| Public hearing on Series 2025B bonds | No action |
| Consent: purchase orders | Approved · 5-0 |
| Arsenal agreement for sports field maintenance (Resolution 2025-85) | Approved · 5-0 |
| Noise control ordinance discussion | Discussed |
| Forebay Recreation Area conservation easement discussion | Discussed |
| Project update: 600 East road and Dry Creek Reservoir | Discussed |
Agenda, item by item
Item 2 · Parks
PARC tax grant recipient presentations
Discussed
Eight organizations reported on how they used PARC tax grants: Just for Kids of Utah County, Wasatch Contemporary Dance Company, Hutchings Museum, Lehi Area Music Association, Lehi City Arts Council, Lehi Historical Society and Archives, Thanksgiving Point Institute, and Wrap the World with Quilts.
Item 3 · Public hearing
Public hearing on Series 2025B bonds
No action
The council held a hearing on issuing the Series 2025B bonds and their potential economic effect on the private sector. Laura Stevens and Cody Black each spoke against issuing the bonds. No vote was taken on the issuance at this meeting.
- BondAmount not given
Item 4.1 · Contract
Consent: purchase orders
Approved · 5-0
The council approved the purchase orders; the minutes list no details.
Item 4.2 · Contract
Arsenal agreement for sports field maintenance (Resolution 2025-85)
Approved · 5-0
Parks and Facilities Manager Steve Marchbanks presented an amendment to the agreement with Arsenal for field maintenance at Family Park. The minutes give no dollar amount.
- ContractAmount not given to Arsenal
Item 5.1 · City code
Noise control ordinance discussion
Discussed
Kim Struthers led a discussion on making the noise ordinance enforceable and updated. The council agreed to reduce violations from a Class B to a Class C misdemeanor, clarified who can be cited, and discussed who may take measurements and with what equipment, a proposed three-minute measurement period, using the receiving property's (most restrictive) zoning standard, and whether nighttime hours should run 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. or to 7 a.m., possibly seasonally. Exemptions for permitted events and unavoidable roadway and railroad noise were reviewed. Staff will research other cities and return with a draft in a work session.
Item 5.2 · Parks
Forebay Recreation Area conservation easement discussion
Discussed
The council reviewed a conservation easement in which Lehi would hold the easement (grantee) and Payson City would remain owner (grantor) of the Forebay recreation area. Struthers said it mirrors how Draper holds Lehi's easement and that the council's earlier conservation action helped inspire Payson. It was scheduled for approval on Dec. 16.
Roads and utilities
Project update: 600 East road and Dry Creek Reservoir
Discussed
City Engineer Lorin Powell gave an update on the 600 East road project and Dry Creek Reservoir improvements. The minutes give no details.
What residents said
Issuance of Series 2025B bonds
Laura Stevens and Cody Black spoke against issuing the Series 2025B bonds during the public hearing.