Motions and roll-call votes
Consent agenda approved
The council approved its consent agenda in a single vote, with a change to one item that had been discussed earlier in the work session.
What it means: This is routine housekeeping: the consent agenda is where the council batches items it does not need to debate one by one.
passed with a unanimous vote.
- Brett WrightYes
- Craig WhitingYes
- Melissa ClarkYes
- Rich WoodYes
- Zachory HuishYes
The motion as the minutes record it
Councilmember Clark moved to approve the Consent Agenda with changes to Item 16.A. as discussed in Work Session . Councilmember Huish seconded the motion.
Draft 2026-27 budget accepted, hearings set
The council accepted the tentative city budget for 2026–2027 and set public hearings for June 16, 2026 and August 18, 2026.
What it means: No money is locked in yet. If you want a say in how the city spends next year, those two hearing dates are when to show up.
passed with a unanimous vote.
- Brett WrightYes
- Craig WhitingYes
- Melissa ClarkYes
- Rich WoodYes
- Zachory HuishYes
The motion as the minutes record it
Councilmember Wood moved to approve a Resolution of Eagle Mountain City, Utah, Accepting the Eagle Mountain Tentative Budget for Fiscal Year 2026 —2027 and Setting a Public Hearing for the Interim Budget on for June 16, 2026 and Setting a Public Hearing for Budget Adoption on August 18, 2026. Councilmember Clark seconded the motion.
Council starts property tax increase process
The council formally acknowledged the budget officer's statement that a property tax increase is proposed, along with the schedule of its impact on taxpayers.
What it means: This is the step Utah law requires before a city can raise property taxes, and it opens the Truth-in-Taxation process that leads to a public hearing. No rate was set here.
passed with a unanimous vote.
- Brett WrightYes
- Craig WhitingYes
- Melissa ClarkYes
- Rich WoodYes
- Zachory HuishYes
The motion as the minutes record it
Councilmember Wright moved to approve a Resolution of Eagle Mountain City, Utah, Acknowledging the Budget Officers Statement of a Proposed Property Tax Increase and Property Tax Impact Schedule (Truth-in-Taxation Compliance). Councilmember Whiting seconded the motion.
Property tax increase heads to a hearing
The council took up a resolution declaring the city's intent to raise property tax revenue, give public notice, and set the required Truth-in-Taxation hearing date.
What it means: If the increase goes ahead, homeowners would pay more. The Truth-in-Taxation hearing is the point where you can speak before the council settles on a final rate.
passed with a unanimous vote.
- Brett WrightYes
- Craig WhitingYes
- Melissa ClarkYes
- Rich WoodYes
- Zachory HuishYes
The motion as the minutes record it
Councilmember Wood moved to approve a Resolution of Eagle Mountain City, Utah, Declaring Intent to Increase Property Tax Revenue, Providing Notice, and Setting a Public Hearing Date in Accordance with the Truth -in-Taxation Requirements. Councilmember Whiting seconded the motion.
Parks plan adopted, Sweetwater Park added
The city adopted its parks, trails and open space master plan along with the impact fee plan that pays for it, adding Sweetwater Park's cost to the list.
What it means: This is the city's list of parks and trails it intends to build, and the fees charged on new construction that fund them. Sweetwater Park is now part of that funded list.
passed with a unanimous vote.
- Brett WrightYes
- Craig WhitingYes
- Melissa ClarkYes
- Rich WoodYes
- Zachory HuishYes
The motion as the minutes record it
Councilmember Wright moved to adopt an Ordinance of Eagle Mountain City, Utah, Approving the Parks, Trails, and Open Space Master Plan and Impact Fee Facilities Plan (IFFP) with an update to include Sweetwater Park cost in the IFFP. Councilmember Wood seconded the motion.
Brandon Park area given formal zoning
The council put official zoning designations on the Brandon Park area, updating both the city zoning map and the future land use map.
What it means: Property owners in and around Brandon Park now have a zoning label on record that governs what can be built there. The motion names no change in allowed uses.
passed with a unanimous vote.
- Brett WrightYes
- Craig WhitingYes
- Melissa ClarkYes
- Rich WoodYes
- Zachory HuishYes
The motion as the minutes record it
Councilmember Whiting moved to adopt an Ordinance of Eagle Mountain City, Utah, Amending the Official Zoning Map and Future Land Use Map to Assign Current Zoning Designations to the Brandon Park Area as presented . Councilmember Huish seconded the motion.
New design rules for shops and apartments
The council rewrote the city's design standards for commercial buildings and apartment complexes, updating Chapter 17.72 of the municipal code.
What it means: Developers drawing up plans for stores, offices or apartments will have to meet the revised look-and-materials rules. If you are not building one, nothing changes for you.
passed with a unanimous vote.
- Brett WrightYes
- Craig WhitingYes
- Melissa ClarkYes
- Rich WoodYes
- Zachory HuishYes
The motion as the minutes record it
Councilmember Wood moved to adopt an Ordinance of Eagle Mountain City, Utah, Amending the Eagle Mountain Municipal Code Chapter 17.72 regarding Commercial and Multifamily Design Standards as presented . Councilmember Whiting seconded the motion.
New parking and screening rules citywide
The city rewrote its parking and landscaping rules, requiring screening plants at least 3.5 feet tall when planted and vegetation that screens year-round.
What it means: This mostly affects builders and businesses planning new lots. Where a project sits next to homes, screening plants must already be 3.5 feet tall and stay green through the winter.
passed with a unanimous vote.
- Brett WrightYes
- Craig WhitingYes
- Melissa ClarkYes
- Rich WoodYes
- Zachory HuishYes
The motion as the minutes record it
Councilmember Wood moved to adopt an Ordinance of Eagle Mountain City, Utah, Amending the Eagle Mountain Municipal Code Chapter 17.55 Off-Street Parking and 17.60 Landscaping, Buffering, Fencing and Transitioning with the following updates: 1. Use the Planning Commission Recommendation; and 2. All sides where screening is required for a residential element be 3 ½ feet at time of planting and work with staff on proper placement of the monument sign so it is not shielded; and 3. Require v egetation used to provide year -round screening. Councilmember Whiting seconded the motion.
Development deal set for Spring Run Plaza
The council approved the master development agreement for Spring Run Plaza, capping the required landscaping width at 10 feet and allowing engineered retaining walls taller than 6 feet without tiering.
What it means: This sets the rules the developer must build to at that corner. You may see tall, untiered retaining walls there, though stacked boulder and rock walls are not allowed.
passed with a 4:1 vote.
- Brett WrightNo
- Craig WhitingYes
- Melissa ClarkYes
- Rich WoodYes
- Zachory HuishYes
The motion as the minutes record it
Councilmember Wood moved to adopt an Ordinance of Eagle Mountain City, U tah, Approving the Spring Run Plaza Master Development Agreement with a change of language to read: 1. 4.3(d) N o more than 10 feet of landscap e width is required in any location ; and 2. 4.3(f) If approved by City Staff and City Council, retaining walls taller than 6 feet do not need to be tiered so long as the walls are designed and engineered to provide for structural integrity and geotechnical stability and prohibiting boulder or rock s tacked walls. Councilmember Huish seconded the motion.
Spring Run Plaza approved on 27.35 acres
The city approved the layout for Spring Run Plaza, a 27.35-acre development at Spring Run Parkway and Cory B. Wride Memorial Highway, starting with six lots.
What it means: If you live or drive near that corner, expect construction on the first 8.15 acres. Two of the lots stay empty until the developer comes back to the city for approval.
passed with a unanimous vote.
- Brett WrightYes
- Craig WhitingYes
- Melissa ClarkYes
- Rich WoodYes
- Zachory HuishYes
The motion as the minutes record it
Councilmember Wright moved to approve Preliminary Plat for Spring Run Plaza on a 27.35 acre parcel at the northeast corner of Spring Run Parkway and Cory B. Wride Memorial Highway. Phase 1 (8.15 area) includes six lots, with Lots 7 and 8 remaining undeveloped with the understanding that when they are ready for development, the master development documents would be amended . Councilmember Wood seconded the motion.