Tuesday, February 27, 2024
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The February 27, 2024 City Council meeting opened with a work session that continued the city's planning for transit-oriented development areas near proposed light rail stations. Consultants with Arcadis updated the Council on the 2100 North and Holy Cross Hospital Station Area Plans, presenting refined concepts for walkable, mixed-use neighborhoods with creative space, essential retail, and housing. Mayor Mark Johnson expressed frustration with UTA's transit timeline, stating that building density without a functioning transit system undermines the core premise of transit-oriented development. Councilmember Stallings raised concerns about property acquisition and existing traffic issues on 1200 West. The work session also featured a presentation of city departmental goals for fiscal year 2025, covering public safety, community development, parks, and public works priorities. During the regular session, the Council approved a water delivery agreement with Texas Instruments (Resolution #2024-05), formalizing the city's commitment to meeting water supply needs for TI's major semiconductor facility expansion in Lehi — described by Mayor Johnson as the largest economic investment in Utah history. The Council also unanimously approved Ordinance #09-2024, rezoning 10.92 acres at approximately 1500 North 2600 West from Transitional Holding to R-1-22 to allow the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to construct a new church building in the Willow Park area. The Council further approved Ordinance #10-2024, an update to Lehi's Community Forestry code that clarifies regulations for both private and public trees. The ordinance was amended to include a requirement that whoever removes a public tree is responsible for its replacement. Also at the meeting, residents of the historic Railroad Depot Museum addressed the Council, sharing the depot's history and outlining plans to reestablish a volunteer-led museum and educational program at the restored structure. The Pioneer Village concept for 1100 West, which had been scheduled for discussion, was pulled and deferred to a future meeting.