Tuesday, November 12, 2024
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The November 12, 2024 City Council meeting opened with a Pre-Council session covering PARC Tax recipient reports and a discussion of the transportation system in North Lehi, an area experiencing significant growth. The PARC Tax — a voter-approved sales tax dedicated to parks, arts, recreation, and culture — funds a range of community programs, and recipients presented updates on how those dollars were being used across the city. The North Lehi transportation discussion reflected ongoing concerns about infrastructure capacity as new residential and commercial development continues in that corridor. The regular session's most significant business involved two power contract resolutions. Council approved Resolution #2024-55 and Resolution #2024-56, authorizing long-term power sales contracts with Utah Associated Municipal Power Systems (UAMPS) for the Power County Power Project and the Millard County Power Project respectively. These contracts are part of Lehi City's strategy to secure stable, diversified energy supplies for its municipal power utility at predictable long-term rates — a key concern as the city's population and electricity demand continue to grow. Council also received a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) presentation on funding priorities, and approved two development code amendments that had been recommended by the Planning Commission on October 24. Ordinance #65-2024 reduced the required rear yard setback on corner lots from 30 feet to 15 feet for remodels, giving existing homeowners more flexibility. Ordinance #66-2024 updated side yard setback requirements for detached accessory dwelling units (DADUs) in Chapter 26, part of a broader effort to align local code with state housing policies. Both amendments passed without significant controversy.