Erika and Moises Ortiz are just a few of the residents of Eagle Mountain that build the community with a diversity of backgrounds. Erika and Moises moved from Mexico to Lindon, Utah after Moises had a job transfer from Mexico. They then relocated to Eagle Mountain in 2009. They have been married for 20 years,…
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EM Community Rallies Support
Emily Liu and other volunteers of the Pixie Dust Adventure Company has organized a fundraiser for a local eight year old girl. ZoeJane Betker has been diagnosed with DIPG, a rare form of brain tumor that is inoperable. Here is her story as told on the ZoeJane Strong website. December 30th was the day that…
Read moreKayla Young – EM Resident Spotlight
Eagle Mountain has some very talented people, and a number of those people enjoy their talents and love to share them with others. Andrea Butler shares this about two of Eagle Mountains residents. “Kayla and Angelina both co-founded the Eagle Mountain Symphony. It is still in an infantile state and they’ve had to work really…
Read moreR.V. Storage and Rec Center in the Ranches
During the February 6th, 2018 Eagle Mountain City council, the City Council voted 5-0 to approve the third amendment to the Porter’s Crossing MDA and MDP. The MDP consists of 16 pods. Each pod has it’s own unique mix of building types. The pods include commercial, single family, multifamily and institutional building areas. When Colby…
Read moreEM City Council New Appointments
The Eagle Mountain City Mayor, Tom Westmoreland appointed Stephanie Gricius to the position of Mayor Pro Tempore for 2018 calendar year. The City Council then voted 5-0 to approve the appointment. Pro Tempore is a Latin phrase that means “for the time being”. In the event that the Mayor is unable to perform their duties,…
Read moreAngelina Arnold – EM Resident Spotlight
Angela Arnold was suggested for an Eagle Mountain Resident Spotlight by Andrea Butler. Andrea Butler has the following to say about Angelina and Kayla, another Eagle Mountain Resident, “Kayla and Angelina both co-founded the Eagle Mountain Symphony. It is still in an infantile state and they’ve had to work really hard to get it going…
Read moreEagle Mountain Passes Ridgeline Protection
In October 2017 the Planing Commission held a public hearing in regards to a proposed Ridgeline Protection Overlay Zone. At that time the Planning Commission approved the City Staff recommendations. The Overlay Zone was then sent to the City Council, which held a public hearing in November of 2017. The proposal was discussed and direction…
Read moreShon Reed – EM Resident Spotlight
Shon Reed is the go to man in Eagle Mountain for any and all bird questions. When JanaLee Pickett, an four year Eagle Mountain Resident , when asked about Shon Reed she stated, “If you have a question regarding birds of any kind – what type a bird is, what to do for an injured…
Read moreEagle Mountain Growth – 2017
Eagle Mountain continues to see growth. In 2017 Eagle Mountain surpassed the number of building permits in every category besides commercial over the last 12 years. 2017 showed a decline in the number of commercial permits and churches permitted as compared to 2016. In 2017 the city issued 10 commercial permits, compared to the 12…
Read moreSunset Flats adds 384 homes in City Center
On Jan 2nd, 2018 the Eagle Mountain City Council approved the Sunset Flats subdivision. Shortly after Mayor Tom Westmoreland, council member Donna Burnham and council member Melissa Clark were sworn in, they voted on the proposed Sunset Flats Master Development Plan (MDP) and Master Development Agreement (MDA). The Ordinance and Resolution passed with a 5-0…
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