Zac Hilton the Streets and Storm Drain Manager for Eagle Mountain has seen changes over the last 20 years. He can also grow a beard that makes most guys envious. Zac has been an employee of Eagle Mountain since October 1999. “I began working for Eagle Mountain on October 4, 1999. Back then Eagle Mountain…
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2019 Eagle Mountain Resident Survey
Eagle Mountain Chamber December Newsletter
UPCOMING CHAMBER EVENTS Connect 4 Lunch Networking Connect 4 Lunch is a great networking event! Held every third Thursday of the month at different lunch locations! Come connect with other business professionals. Bring your business cards and if you want to raffle a prize, bring that too! December location will be at Olive…
Read moreTwo New Council Members and an Incumbent Reelected to EM City Council #EM2019
On November 19th, the Board of Canvassers (Currently the City Council) had a meeting prior to the City Council Policy Session. The Board of Canvassers was convened to, “The Board of Canvassers will review the report of the Eagle Mountain City General Election of November 5th, 2019, verifying the results of the election by ratifying…
Read moreSolar Storm of 1859 (Carrington Event)
On September 1st and 2nd of 1859 two British astronomers recorded what they called a “white light flare” while observing the sun. Richard C. Carrington and Richard Hodgson observed a flare in the solar photosphere of the sun. On 1 September 1859, Carrington and Richard Hodgson, another English amateur astronomer, independently made the first observations…
Read moreEagle Mountain Teen Competes in Netherlands in the World Equestrian Championship
Jace Brooks, an 18 year old Eagle Mountain resident and 2019 graduate from Westlake High School is currently representing Eagle Mountain and Team USA at the Junior World Championship in Ermelo, Netherlands. The Junior World Championship is the Olympics for equestrian vaulting. Jace is a vaulter. Equestrian vaulting is often described as gymnastics and dance…
Read moreNearly 25 Units per acre? High Density Concept Plan sent to City Council for feedback.
On May 21st the Eagle Mountain City Council agenda included the following discussion item: Gateway Park Phase 4 Concept Plan. The cover letter provided in the agenda read the following: This is a conceptual plan for 442 multi-family housing units on 17.70 acres (24.97 DU/AC), within the Gateway Park development. The applicant is requesting feedback…
Read moreAdaptive Cloak in Vehicle Causes Problems During Commute in Eagle Mountain
A resident of Eagle Mountain recently came to me with a automotive problem. I am not an auto mechanic, so I am hoping that one of my readers has an idea or a way to help him. I have also found that this is a growing problem in Eagle Mountain and the surrounding areas so…
Read moreEagle Mountain City – Logo History
Cities brand themselves, and then at times try to find ways to re-brand or change their logos. This is not a small undertaking. If you drive through any city you will see the cities branding. It is on city owned vehicles, street signs, park benches, and buildings. During the April 16, 2019 City Council Planning…
Read moreAmy Shawgo – EM Resident Spotlight
Amy Shawgo was also mentioned in an article on the Eagle Mountain Summit website, which is no longer available, a copy of that article is listed below, with permission from the author.
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