Council approves Scarlet Ridge development agreement and mailbox placement rules, all 5-0
June 1, 2021, 4:00 p.m. · Eagle Mountain City Council Chambers, 1650 E Stagecoach Run, Eagle Mountain, Utah
The council approved the Scarlet Ridge Estates master development agreement, a code change on community mailbox placement, a first amendment to the Sweetwater CRA #2 interlocal agreement and a yard truck garage bid award, all unanimously. A work session reviewed the A-to-Z Building Blocks daycare site plan and a public hearing on the tentative fiscal 2021-2022 budget drew no comments.
From the approved minutes. Updated October 14, 2026.
Decisions at a glance
| Item | Result |
|---|---|
| Scarlet Ridge Estates master development agreement | Approved · 5-0 |
| Required public facilities code: community mailboxes (Chapter 16.35) | Approved · 5-0 |
| First amendment to Sweetwater Industrial Park CRA #2 interlocal agreement | Approved · 5-0 |
| Bid award: 2021 Yard Improvement truck garage structure | Approved · 5-0 |
| Public hearing: fiscal year 2021-2022 budget | No action |
| Senior Citizen Advisory Council appointment | Approved · 5-0 |
| Consent agenda: plat warranty actions | Approved · 5-0 |
| A-to-Z Building Blocks site plan (work session) | Discussed |
| City administrator update (work session) | Discussed |
Agenda, item by item
Item 14.A · Development
Scarlet Ridge Estates master development agreement
Approved · 5-0
Steve Mumford said the agreement covers road dedication and improvement timing, stormwater basins with low-maintenance landscaping, and a six-year expiration or termination at buildout. The Planning Commission recommended approval May 25 with a change requiring sequential phasing. Unified Fire Authority said southern road improvements are not required for emergency access and is working on a western access through the Triumph development. City Attorney Jeremy Cook said that on expiration the zoning stays but density vesting is lost. The applicant believes collector road fencing is no longer required; since fencing is in the plat's notice of decision, a plat amendment would be needed.
Item 13.B · City code
Required public facilities code: community mailboxes (Chapter 16.35)
Approved · 5-0
The amendment responds to USPS community mailbox rules and blocked travel lanes, creating a nine-foot pullout using the emergency lane, curb and gutter and park strip, with boxes on private property outside the right-of-way. The Planning Commission recommended approval unanimously. Council Member Carolyn Love's addition of 'when possible' to the quarter-mile rule in section 16.35.150(B) was adopted; Council Member Colby Curtis raised concern about the quarter-mile rule for large lots and Council Member Melissa Clark about who repairs boxes. No residents spoke.
Item 14.B · Taxes and fees
First amendment to Sweetwater Industrial Park CRA #2 interlocal agreement
Approved · 5-0
Economic Development Director Aaron Sanborn said the Central Utah Water Conservancy District asked for language ensuring any participation agreement does not cause the city to violate the agreement or impair the Central Water Project. Curtis expressed concern about allocating water rights to private entities. City Administrator Paul Jerome and Cook said the district has bond requirements and wants to avoid appearing to resell water for profit.
Item 10.A · Contract
Bid award: 2021 Yard Improvement truck garage structure
Approved · 5-0
The council awarded the truck garage to B Logic Construction on the consent agenda. Council Member Jared Gray said it does not use the full yard improvement budget, with remaining funds going to additional improvements. The minutes give no dollar amount.
- ContractAmount not given to B Logic Construction
Item 13.A · Budget
Public hearing: fiscal year 2021-2022 budget
No action
Finance Director Kimberly Ruesch restated the tentative budget of $44,778,219. No one commented; final adoption was set for June 15.
- Budget$44.8 million
Item 9.A · Appointment
Senior Citizen Advisory Council appointment
Approved · 5-0
Joan Murri was appointed to a four-year term.
Item 11-12 · Subdivision
Consent agenda: plat warranty actions
Approved · 5-0
Brandon Park Phase A Plats 11 and 12 and SilverLake Plat 20 moved into warranty; Brandon Park Phase A Plats 3, 4 and 5 and Spring Run Phase B Plat 3 moved out of warranty.
Item 1.B · Development
A-to-Z Building Blocks site plan (work session)
Discussed
Senior Planner Tayler Jensen presented a daycare in the Village Core zone for 20 staff and 190 children, needing 105 shared parking stalls with 117 provided but only 10 dedicated on the site. The Planning Commission recommended approval unanimously with three conditions. Applicant Jody Zabriskie said peak hours are 7 to 7:45 a.m. and 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Love worried about the parking agreement if other high-parking businesses lease nearby; Gray doubted patrons would use non-adjacent parking; Curtis asked for data on the effect on future multifamily; Clark and Love asked for a parking plan when it returns. No vote.
Item 1.A · Roads and utilities
City administrator update (work session)
Discussed
Staff reported 167 residential permits in May (1,474 this fiscal year), a McDonald's opening, Pony Express Parkway closures through July, and spray treatments on more than 1.5 million square feet of streets. The council recognized retiring Fire Chief Ross Fowlks, who served the city for more than five years and Unified Fire Authority for 31.
What residents said
Mailbox placementDaycare parkingDrainage land maintenanceDrought
A resident asked that city-owned land (an unimproved detention pond, previously HOA-maintained) be landscaped or tree-screened; Parks Director Brad Hickman said the area is likely unbuildable because of piping and drainage, and Mayor Tom Westmoreland asked staff to study the cost. Rodeo royalty presented a group photo.