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EAGLE MOUNTAIN
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
MARCH 25 , 4:00 PM
EAGLE MOUNTAIN CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1650 E STAGECOACH RUN, EAGLE MOUNTAIN, UT 84005
ELECTED OFFICIALS PRESENT: Mayor Jared R. Gray ; Councilmembers Melissa Clark, Brett
Wright , Craig Whiting, and Zachory Huish .
CITY STAFF PRESENT: Benjamin Reeves, City Manager; Steve Mumford, Deputy City
Manager; Fionnuala Kofoed, Assistant City Manager; Carson Stapley, Information Systems
Manager; John Magness, Legislative and Policy Analyst; Evan Berrett, Director of Legislative
and Strategic Services ; Lacie Messerly , City Recorder; Stephanie Allred, Deputy Recorder;
Kimberly Ruesch, Director of Administrative Services; Kyle Ireland , Communications
Manager; Natalie Winterton, Assistant to the City Manager ; Brandon Larsen, Planning
Director; Mack Straw, Assistant Public Works Director; Vince Hogge, City Engineer; Jeff
Weber, Fleet and Facilities/Operations Director; Zac Hilton, Assistant Public Works Director;
Brad Hickman, Public Works Director; David Salaza r, Assistant City Engineer; David Ulibarri,
Public Safety Director; Embret Fossum, UFA Battalion Chief and Erik Knutzen, Chief Deputy
Sheriff .
CITY STAFF PRESENT ELECTRONICALLY: Marcus Draper , City Attorney and Michele
Graves, Library Director.
4:00 PM WORK SESSION – CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Mayor Gray called the meeting to order at 4 :03 PM and noted that Councilmember Wood
was excused.
1. DISCUSSION AND INFORMATION ITEMS
1.A. DISCUSSION – Gateway Park Land Use Plan - Scot Hazard
The recording of the discussion can be found online here at 00:0 2:49.
President and Principal Broker with The Real Estate Group , Scot Hazard, provided an
overview of the Gateway Park Land Use Plan . He shared a land use map , discussed potential
future uses for the property, and requested direction from the City Council. Mr. Hazard
responded to questions from the City Council.
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1.B. DISCUSSION – Soccer Recreation Program – Recreation Manager, Jason Hall
The recording of the discussion can be found online here at 00: 44:05.
Recreation Manager Jason Hall presented the item and requested direction on whether the
City should issue a Request for Proposals to seek a recreation partnership for the soccer
program or bring the program in -house under the Recreation Department. Mr. Hall also
responded to questions from the City Council.
1.C. DISCUSSION – FY 2026 -2027 City Budget Updates – Director of
Administrative Services, Kimberly Ruesch
Mayor Gray stated that Item 1.C. would be discussed later during the Policy Session.
2. CITY MANAGER INFORMATION ITEMS
City Manager Ben Reeves provided information and updates to the City Council.
The recording of the discussion can be found online here at 0 1:14:48.
3. AGENDA REVIEW
12.A. SITE PLAN – Firefly NPA 8 Phase B Plat 4
The recording of the discussion can be found online here at 0 1:19:53.
Councilmember Brett Wright re cused himself from the discussion due to conflict of interest.
Community Development Director Brandon Larson and Senior Planner Robert Hobbs
responded to questions from the City Council regarding fencing and landscape design
options.
13.A. RESOLUTION – A Resolution of Eagle Mountain City, Utah, Authorizing
Extended Hours for Construction Operations for QTS -SLC1 as Allowed in Eagle
Mountain Municipal Code Section 8.15.080(G).
The recording of the discussion can be found online here at 0 1:27:53.
Planner Mickie Mills and Community Development Director Brandon Larson responded to
questions from the City Council re garding nighttime traffic.
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1.C. DISCUSSION – FY 2026 -2027 City Budget Updates – Director of
Administrative Services, Kimberly Ruesch
The recording of the discussion can be found online here at 0 1:34:35.
Director of Administrative Services Kimberly Ruesch stated that this item would remain on
the agenda as a standing item, allowing the City Council to ask questions until adoption of
the FY 2026 -2027 budget. Ms. Ruesch also shared the dates for upcoming budget work
sessions.
15.A. UPDATE – Legislative Priorities List
The recording of the discussion can be found online here at 01:3 9:52.
Management and Policy Analyst John Magness shared the City Council priority list,
discussed e-bikes and related regulations, and provided an update on the priority list. Mr.
Magness also responded to questions from the City Council.
15.B. UPDATE – Legislative Session Wrap -Up
The recording of the discussion can be found online here at 01: 50 :15.
Director of Legislative and Strategic Services Evan B errett provided a wrap -up of the
Legislative Session , including highlights and key takeaways. He also shared feedback on
informational campaign one-pagers and expressed a desire to be proactive for the 2027
session by working with senators , lobbyists , and the City Council. Mr. Berrett responded to
questions from the City Council.
4. ADJOURN TO A CLOSED SESSION
MOTION: Councilmember Clark moved to adjourn to a Closed Session for the purpose of
discussion of pending or reasonably imminent litigation; the character,
professional competence, or physical or mental health of an individual; the
purchase, lease, sale, or exchange of real property; a proposed development
agreement, project pr oposal, or financing proposal related to the development of
land owned by the state or a political subdivision; and/or the deployment of
security personnel, devices, or systems, pursuant to Section 52 -4-205(1) of the
Utah Code, Annotated. Councilmember Wright Seconded the motion.
Melissa Clark Yes
Zachory Huish Yes
Craig Whiting Yes
Rich Wood Excused
Brett Wright Yes
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The motion passed with a 4:0 vote.
The Work Session was adjourned at 6:05 PM.
The recording of the motion can be found online here at 0 2:03:11.
7:00 PM POLICY SESSION – CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
5. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Gray called the meeting to order at 7: 09 PM and noted that Councilmember Wood
was excused.
The recording of the discussion can be found online here at 0 2:06:00.
6. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Charlotte Ducos led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Mayor Gray invited Communication Manager Kyle Ireland to introduce new ly hired Digital
Communications Specialist Sariah Farmer.
7. INFORMATION IT EMS/UPCOMING EVENTS
City Manager Ben Reeves p rovided updates about upcoming events.
8. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Mayor Gray opened the public comment period at 7: 13 PM. Seeing no one who wished to
speak he closed the public comment period at 7: 14 PM
The recording of the discussion can be found online here at 0 2:10:06.
9. CITY COUNCIL/MAYOR ITEMS
The Mayor and Councilmembers offered comments to the public.
The recording of the discussion can be found online here at 0 2:11:37.
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CONSENT AGENDA
10. BOND RELEASES
10.A. Firefly NPA 8 Phase A, Plat 6 – Into Warrant y
10.B. Firefly NPA 8 Phase A, Plat 7 – Into Warranty
10.C. Parkway Fields Phase A, Plat 1 – Into Warranty
11. MINUTES
11.A. March 3, 2026 Minutes – Regular City Council Meeting
11.B. March 5, 2026 Minutes – City Council Special Session Minutes
12. PRELIMINARY PLATS & SITE PLANS
12.A. SITE PLAN – Firefly NPA 8 Phase B Plat 4
13. RESOLUTIONS
13.A. RESOLUTION – A Resolution of Eagle Mountain City, Utah, Authorizing
Extended Hours for Construction Operations for QTS – SLC1 as Allowed in
Eagle Mountain Municipal Code Section 8.15.080(G).
13.B. RESOLUTION – A Resolution of Eagle Mountain City, Utah, Approving
Amendments to the Eagle Mountain Mortgage Assistance Program Policy.
13.C. RESOLUTION – A Resolution of Eagle Mountain City, Utah, Approving a
Development Agreement with Cadence Homes, LLC for an Amenity Exchange
for Hidden Hollow.
MOTION: Councilmember Clark moved to approve the Consent Agenda with the
exclusion of Items 10.A., 10.B., and 12.A., to be voted on separately, and with
Item 13.A. removed and placed under Scheduled Items. The motion also
included minor spelling updates to Item 13.B. as discussed during the Policy
Session . Councilmember Whiting seconded the motion.
Melissa Clark Yes
Zachory Huish Yes
Craig Whiting Yes
Rich Wood Excused
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Brett Wright Yes
The motion passed with a 4:0 vote.
The recording of the discussion can be found online here at 0 2:20:00.
Councilmember Wright recused himself from the vote due to a conflict of interest on the
remaining Consent Agenda items.
MOTION: Councilmember Clark moved to approve the remaining items on the
Consent Agenda , specifically Items 10.A., 10.B., and 12.A . Councilmember
Whiting seconded the motion.
Melissa Clark Yes
Zachory Huish Yes
Craig Whiting Yes
Rich Wood Excused
Brett Wright Abstain
The motion passed by a vote of 3 :0, with one abstention .
The recording of the motion can be found online here at 0 2:20:51.
SCHEDULED ITEMS
Item 13.A. was removed from the Consent Agenda and placed under Scheduled Items for
separate discussion.
13. RESOLUTIONS
13.A. RESOLUTION – A Resolution of Eagle Mountain City, Utah, Authorizing
Extended Hours for Construction Operations for QTS – SLC1 as Allowed in
Eagle Mountain Municipal Code Section 8.15.080(G).
The recording of the discussion can be found online here at 0 2:21:53.
Layton Construction Representative, Jeremy Hobbs responded to questions from the City
Council regarding nighttime construction traffic .
MOTION: Councilmember Clark moved to approve a Resolution of Eagle Mountain
City, Utah, Authorizing Extended Hours for Construction Operations for
QTS – SLC1 as Allowed in Eagle Mountain Municipal Code Section
8.15.080(G). Councilmember Huish seconded the motion.
Melissa Clark Yes
Zachory Huish Yes
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Craig Whiting Yes
Rich Wood Excused
Brett Wright Yes
The motion passed with a 4:0 vote.
The recording of the motion can be found online here at 0 2:24:26.
14. ORDINANCES
14.A. ORDINANCE – An Ordinance of Eagle Mountain, Utah, Approving the 5 th
Amendment to the Amended and Restated Overland Master Development
Agreement .
The recording of the discussion can be found online here at 0 2:25:30.
Associate Principal for Anderson Wahlen & Associates (AWA) , Jeff Randall presented the
item highlight ing updates requested by the City Council at a previous meeting. Mr. Randall
also responded to questions from the City Council.
MOTION: Councilmember Whiting moved to adopt an Ordinance of Eagle
Mountain, Utah, Approving the 5 th Amendment to the Amended and
Restated Overland Master Development Agreement conditioned on the
following:
1. Lighting fixtures shall be 25 feet in height instead of 30 feet; and
2. Completion of the SITLA (State School and Institutional Trust Lands
Administration) Land Exchange A greement and all agreements
related to the bypass road 35 -acre land exchange with SITLA .
Councilmember Wright seconded the motion.
Melissa Clark Yes
Zachory Huish Yes
Craig Whiting Yes
Rich Wood Excused
Brett Wright Yes
The motion passed with a 4:0 vote.
The recording of the motion can be found online here at 0 2:44:45.
15. LEGISLATIVE ITEMS
15.A. UPDATE – Legislative Priorities List
15.B. UPDATE – Legislative Session Wrap -Up
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16. CITY COUNCIL/MAYOR’S BUSINESS AND LIAISON REPORTS
Mayor Gray and the City Council members offered comments and reports on committees to
which they are assigned as liaisons.
The recording of the discussion can be found online here at 0 2:47:26.
17. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION: Councilmember Whiting moved to adjourn the meeting at 7:59 PM.
Councilmember Clark seconded the motion.
Melissa Clark Yes
Zachory Huish Yes
Craig Whiting Yes
Rich Wood Excused
Brett Wright Yes
The motion passed with a 4:0 vote.
The recording of the motion can be found online here at 0 2:56:06.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:59 PM.
Approved by the City Council on April 7, 202 6.
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Lacie A. Messerly
City Recorder
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