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Stay informed on the decisions shaping our communities with the latest updates from city governments across Cedar Valley, including Eagle Mountain, Lehi, Saratoga Springs, Cedar Fort, and Fairfield. From city council meetings and public hearings to zoning changes, budget approvals, and local ordinances, we cover the policies and people influencing life in Northern Utah County. Whether you’re a resident, voter, or local business owner, this is your go-to source for transparent, reliable coverage of local government actions and civic engagement.
During the May 26, 2021, County Commission meeting there was an item on the agenda that stated, “APPROVE AND ADOPT A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE COMMISSION CHAIR TO SIGN AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN UTAH COUNTY AND THE EAGLE MOUNTAIN REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY FOR THE SWEETWATER INDUSTRIAL PARK COMMUNITY PROJECT AREA #2” This new industrial park will be…
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With the change in the State and County COVID-19 status, the Mayor of Eagle Mountain has removed the restrictions on city meetings and is now authorizing in-person City Council, and Planning Commission meetings to resume. The May 18th City Council meeting was the first of the in-person meetings since the onset of the COVID-19 Restrictions….
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It was announced last night during the City Council Meeting that Linda Peterson, Communications & Community Relations Director for the City of Eagle Mountain will be leaving and taking a position with Draper City. Linda has been with Eagle Mountain City for almost 15 years. In her position, she was responsible for Communications with the…
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I sit here and watch as the work and efforts of so many citizens are slowly eroded by actions by City Staff, City Administration, City Planning Commission, and the City Council. And to be honest, I do hope that this does make some of them pause from allowing higher density and they take notice. The…
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A public notice has been made by the Eagle Mountain City Redevelopment Agency that it will be holding a Public Hearing on February 16th, 2021 in regards to a project called the SWEETWATER INDUSTRIAL PARK COMMUNITY REINVESTMENT PROJECT AREA #2. The Facebook data center is located in the Sweetwater Industrial park and is adjacent of…
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The City Council of Eagle Mountain made a number of changes to code, approved building designs, and other legislative actions. Below is a list of the actions the City Council voted on. I am excluding the consent agenda, board appointments, and other inconsequential legislative actions. Legislative Actions for 2020
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During the June 2nd City Council Meeting Mayor Tom Westmoreland facilitated a “Special Public Hearing” on the discussion of Impact Fees that are charged to developers. This is not the first time this item has hit the City Council agenda. It had its “Official Public Hearing” on May 5, 2020, with a follow-up on May…
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The City Council on December 2, 2020, heard the findings of a study done by an engineering group on the future of the Eagle Mountain water system. The study found that if Eagle Mountain does not do something, they run the risk of having demand surpass the water supply by 2049. The report took into…
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On December 1, 2020 the City Council voted on the appointment of Jeremy Bergener to the Eagle Mountain Planning Commission. The City Council also extended the terms for Matt Everett and Chris Pengra (former Eagle Mountain Mayor). All three will serve for a Three-year Term. Bergener will be filling the seat currently held by Rich…
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Can you give some background about your experience and what your current responsibilities are? I began working at Eagle Mountain City in 2007 as a senior planner. After about a year I was hired as the interim planning director and became the planning director soon thereafter. In early 2016, I was asked to take over…
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