Lehi City Council Work Session | June 8, 2026

The Lehi City Council held a work session on June 8, 2026, focusing on several key municipal topics including water conservation efforts, library services, healthcare service renewal, and parks funding and priorities. Procurement-related discussions were prominent in the parks funding segment, where the council reviewed the costs and funding mechanisms for developing and maintaining existing and upcoming park facilities. It was noted that park development costs range from $7 to $10 per square foot, with total development needs estimated around $100 million. The council discussed the challenges of funding these projects through impact fees, the need for additional staffing to maintain expanding park acreage, and the potential for outsourcing mowing services to reduce costs. They also considered strategic approaches to prioritizing capital projects and operational expenses in the upcoming budget cycle. Additionally, the council reviewed the renewal agreement for Nice Healthcare, a direct primary care service for city employees, with a contract cost of $45 per employee per month already included in the budget. The meeting concluded with discussions on improving the budget process timeline and coordination for future fiscal planning.