City Council Meeting - April 9, 2024

Meeting Summary

The April 9, 2024 Lehi City Council meeting was dominated by the city's fiscal year 2025 budget process, with the council taking its first formal steps toward adopting a spending plan that would increase city expenditures by approximately 14.2% over the prior year. Mayor Mark Johnson's proposed budget of roughly $350.7 million included a property tax increase that would add approximately $21–24 annually to the tax bill for a median-priced Lehi home. The council approved Resolution #2024-13 adopting the tentative FY2025 budget, initiating the formal public comment process. The meeting also included the first public hearing on the proposed budget, giving residents an early opportunity to weigh in before the council takes final action later in the year. Beyond the budget, the council approved Resolution #2024-11, authorizing a construction agreement with Strong Solutions for the development of Shadow Ridge Park at 3050 West Traverse Mountain Boulevard — a new park that will serve residents in the Traverse Mountain area. The council also approved Resolution #2024-12, authorizing a tax certificate and related agreement for UAMPS' Firm Power Supply Project, continuing Lehi City's participation in a regional power generation program. Additionally, the council considered Ordinance #21-2024, a general plan amendment for approximately 12.81 acres near 600 East 600 South owned by Lakeview Land and Rock, which proposes changing the land use designation from Low Density Residential to Heavy Commercial. The council also received a presentation on the North Utah County Equestrian Park. Residents will have additional opportunities to provide input on the FY2025 budget at upcoming public hearings before the council takes a final vote on the budget ordinance later in spring 2024.