Turley said he's also uneasy to hear that the developer of Traverse Mountain — a 8,000 home master planned community where Broadweave provides services to Lehi residents — is Christensen's father. He fears the company had an unfair advantage in bidding for that contract.

Christensen said the claim his company achieved the contract through nepotism is ridiculous. He said they competed fairly for the contract. "It's getting a little fact and extrapolating a lot," he said.

Mayor Lewis Billings said he thinks the merger is a good move because "Veracity has proven to be a very capable player in delivering technology." He also said the past due amount Mstar owes the city will be transferred to Broadweave as an asset, and it will be their responsibility to collect it.

Billings said he understands the iProvo sale is an important decision so he hopes the public will take the time to be informed and express their views on the issue. Ultimately, the decision is in the City Council's hands.

"They have the final say," he said. "They get to pull the trigger."

The City Council will meet 7 p.m. May 27 to hear public comment and possibly take action on the proposed sale. The meeting will be in the council chambers at 351 W. Center.

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