Lehi commission approves July 4 skate event, demolition permit and several city purchases; multiple ordinances move forward

The Lehi City Commission on July 1 approved a suite of routine but consequential local actions, including permitting a July 4 youth skate competition, clearing the way for a demolition of a derelict structure, and authorizing municipal purchases.

Oliver Renner, who identified himself to the commission as representing the Live Like Cash youth program, described a July 4 skateboard competition at the city skate park, said volunteers and sponsors had donated prizes and safety equipment, and asked the commission to approve the event from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The commission moved to approve the event and, on a voice vote, the motion passed.

The commission approved a demolition permit for 144 Terrigo Avenue after staff said the structure was in very poor condition and historic preservation had reviewed and approved the demolition. A commissioner asked staff to ensure utilities are properly capped before work begins.

Council members also approved a purchase request for a three-quarter-ton pickup for the building inspections department, not to exceed $55,000, citing higher-than-expected building-permit revenue that made the purchase feasible. The commission discussed transferring an older pickup to the parks department as part of the vehicle rotation.

Other approved items included a tax abatement to correct an assessed-value entry for parcel 31500200007000, a variance allowing a carport near the property line at 314 Dixon Avenue, plat approval for Lots 4A and 4B in Block B of the Denver edition, and $1,536.71 for pickleball park sponsorship and rules signage funded by donations. Finance staff presented bills and payroll totaling approximately $257,488.75, and the commission approved payment.

Several ordinances were moved forward: the commission completed second reading and approved an ordinance amending Title 5, Chapter 51 (general water provisions), and conducted first readings or stipulated to the readings of multiple other codified amendments related to city organizations, boards’ term limits, parking and storage rules, curfew/fireworks, and motorcycle regulations. Commissioners discussed standardizing three-year staggered board terms and clarified that reappointment would require mayoral action and, if contested, commission review.

For water tap fees, staff outlined a recommended schedule (1" $1,000; 2" $2,000; 4" $4,000; 6" $6,000; 8" $8,000; 12" $12,000) and compared fees in neighboring jurisdictions. Commissioners directed staff to draft a fee-resolution for consideration at a subsequent meeting and to include a consolidated schedule of all city fees in December.

The meeting closed with a proclamation read by Mayor Ron Everett honoring Olga Marie Gerardini and a motion to adjourn. The commission recessed its business with several items scheduled for future action, including the forthcoming tap-fee resolution.