There has been some discussion on Facebook, in the Eagle Mountain Groups, about the status of Lake Mountain Road and if it will be paved and who should pave it. At one point a resident/developer put up a sign along their property asking people to call the Eagle Mountain City Offices main number if they want to have Lake Mountain Road Paved. Lake Mountain Road has been around for decades before Eagle Mountain was even incorporated. If you talk to residents that have lived in or around Cedar Valley they all can tell you stories about hunting rabbits and driving down what is now called Lake Mountain Road. I was able to find a Utah Geographical Survey that was published in 1951 that shows Lake Mountain Road on the survey map.
I asked the City what the current plans are for Lake Mountain Road because there was a lot of confusion and speculation about how the city was going to handle improvements to Lake Mountain Road. I was sent this press release by Tyler Maffitt, Eagle Mountain City Communications Manager.
Date: Mon, 13 Sep 2021 23:36:11 +0000
Eagle Mountain City
STATEMENT
Contact: Tyler Maffitt, Communications Manager
tmaffitt@emcity.orgSUBJECT: Lake Mountain Road Request for Information
Eagle Mountain City does not currently include plans for improvements to Lake Mountain Road in its Transportation Master Plan.
Consistent requests by residents to keep a rural feel in that section of the community have encouraged the City to limit paving the entirety of Lake Mountain Road, opting instead for maintaining the dirt road and providing solutions for dust. The City also incentivizes traffic to flow on Pony Express Parkway.
Eagle Mountain City acknowledges that new development, and requests by the Unified Fire Authority to fully pave Lake Mountain Road, are likely to weigh in future considerations for improvements. But given the complexity of land ownership between SITLA, the Bureau of Land Management, and private individuals and entities, the City anticipates those considerations will require significant time and planning before any action is taken.
The City uses many methods to determine future infrastructure growth and planning of the community, including: the Transportation Master Plan, currently available funding, surveys, impact fees and City Council consideration. Communication between the public and the City is among those considerations but does not necessarily sway future decisions.
Just a reminder, that under City Code residential streets, which Lake Mountain Road currently is considered, the speed limit is 25 MPH.
Supporting Documents
Mike Kieffer – Editor-in-Chief, Cedar Valley Sentinel
Mike Kieffer is a dynamic leader and community advocate based in Eagle Mountain, Utah. He serves as the Editor-in-Chief of the Cedar Valley Sentinel, a local publication dedicated to informing, inspiring, and elevating the Cedar Valley community through honest and accurate journalism. With a passion for fostering connections, Kieffer has made it his mission to highlight local businesses, provide reliable news, and support community development.
Beyond his editorial role, Kieffer is the owner of Lake Mountain Media, LLC, a company specializing in media and communications, and the co-owner of Quail Run Farms, which focuses on sustainable farming and community engagement. He also actively contributes to the local economy and culture as a member of the Eagle Mountain Chamber of Commerce.
Kieffer’s dedication extends to preserving and promoting the history and heritage of the Cedar Valley area. He often participates in community-centered events and media, including podcasts that explore the unique aspects of life in the region. Through his varied endeavors, he remains a steadfast advocate for the growth and enrichment of the local community.
The problem is the road is not maintained and the washboards make it impossible for people to go slow on it causing even more issues with speed and dust. It needs to be resolved sooner than later.