Tuesday, September 23, 2025
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The September 23, 2025 Lehi City Council meeting was one of the more substantive sessions of the fall, covering energy policy, water infrastructure, parks and recreation, and regional transportation. A key Pre-Council item was a discussion of Lehi's potential participation in the UAMPS Fremont Solar and Battery Storage Project — a follow-up to the Council's September 9 authorization to explore the UAMPS Community Renewable Energy Program. Staff presented financial modeling on various megawatt allocation scenarios, including 20-year cost projections and rate impact estimates for residential and commercial customers. The Council moved to finalize Lehi's megawatt allocation, locking in the city's long-term renewable energy commitment from the cooperative solar project as Lehi's electricity demand continues to grow with residential and commercial expansion. On the infrastructure side, the Council held a public hearing on the issuance of Water Revenue Bonds to fund water system and facility improvements, followed by approval of Resolution #2025-67 authorizing the bonds. Water revenue bonds are repaid through utility revenues rather than property taxes, but the borrowing level informs future rate decisions for Lehi water customers. The Council also approved Resolution #2025-69, adopting the 2025 Parks and Recreation Master Plan, which will guide park investment and programming priorities for the coming years. Resolution #2025-70 authorized an agreement with Avid Trails for construction of a Bicycle Skills Park, providing a dedicated facility for off-road cycling skills training. Finally, Resolution #2025-71 approved a second amended Interlocal Cooperation Agreement with Utah County for the 2300 West Roadway Widening Project, advancing a multi-year road improvement effort to address traffic demand along that corridor.