Council approves larger Smith Ranch skate park in place of pickleball courts and rezones Stonebridge Montessori site, all 5-0
September 7, 2021, 4:00 p.m. · Eagle Mountain City Council Chambers, 1650 E Stagecoach Run, Eagle Mountain, Utah
The council approved the Smith Ranch Community Park site plan with a larger skate park replacing pickleball courts, rezoned the Stonebridge Montessori site to Commercial Neighborhood and approved its site plan with conditions, all unanimously. The work session covered a resident survey, a dog park fence and the animal code. Council Member Jared Gray attended electronically and was away from about 9:05 to 9:50 p.m.
From the approved minutes. Updated October 14, 2026.
Decisions at a glance
| Item | Result |
|---|---|
| Smith Ranch Community Park site plan concept | Approved · 5-0 |
| Stonebridge Montessori rezone | Approved · 5-0 |
| Stonebridge Montessori site plan | Approved with conditions · 5-0 |
| Consent agenda: well design bid and plat warranty actions | Approved · 5-0 |
| Dog park fencing at Pony Express Regional Park (work session) | Discussed |
| Animal code (work session) | Discussed |
| Porter's Crossing concept plan (work session) | Continued |
| City administrator update (work session) | Discussed |
| Closed session motion | Approved · 5-0 |
Agenda, item by item
Item 13.A · Parks
Smith Ranch Community Park site plan concept
Approved · 5-0
Vince Olcott of MHTN Architects said all phases total $5.8 to $5.9 million, with $1 million allocated for the first phase. Four pickleball courts cost about $173,000 without lighting; a 7,000-square-foot concrete skate park is about $450,000 and a 12,000-square-foot park about $926,000. Economic Development Director Aaron Sanborn cited noise studies of 64 to 78 decibels for concrete skate parks. Council Member Colby Curtis noted the skate park would be about 500 feet from a kestrel box and suggested using future impact fees; Council Member Carolyn Love wanted to prioritize the skate park; Council Member Melissa Clark noted skate-related issues at nearby businesses and churches; Council Member Donna Burnham raised funding, phasing and vandalism concerns. Parks Director Brad Hickman opposed removing other amenities to fund it. The council approved the site plan with the larger skate park in place of pickleball courts. Residents and a skate coach spoke in favor at public comment.
- Budget$5.85 million
- Budget$1.00 million
- Budget$926,000
- Budget$173,000
Item 14.A · Zoning
Stonebridge Montessori rezone
Approved · 5-0
Steve Mumford said The Ranches master development plan has expired, so a rezone is required for a site designated Community Commercial. The Planning Commission unanimously recommended Commercial Neighborhood (CN) rather than Commercial Community. Applicant representative Tyler Dow described a Montessori school with traffic attendants and a right-in turn to aid stacking. Love worried about alignment for future commercial development north; Curtis wanted landscaping on the east side. No one spoke at the hearing.
Item 14.B · Development
Stonebridge Montessori site plan
Approved with conditions · 5-0
Approved with conditions: work with staff on a drive aisle to the northern property, with less than half-width allowed on the applicant's land; prove stacking distances; add a 3.5-foot berm around the parking area; and add directional signs.
Item 10-12 · Contract
Consent agenda: well design bid and plat warranty actions
Approved · 5-0
The council awarded 2021 new well design to Jones and DeMille, moved Eagle Village Plat 1 and Spring Run Phase B Plats 4 and 5 into warranty, and moved Hidden Hollow Phase B Plat 1, Overland Phase A Plats 2 and 3 and Sage Park Phase A Plat 2 out of warranty. The minutes give no dollar amount.
- ContractAmount not given to Jones and DeMille
Item 1.B · Presentation
2021 resident survey results (work session)
Discussed
Management intern Spencer Harris reported about 880 participants; satisfaction fell slightly from 1.51 in 2016 to 1.41 on a 0-2 scale. Top-rated services were garbage collection, sewer, fire, utility billing, special events and public information. Residents asked for managed growth, larger lots and infrastructure ahead of development, plus a pool and recreation center, a dog park and a larger skate park.
Item 1.C · Parks
Dog park fencing at Pony Express Regional Park (work session)
Discussed
Hickman proposed fencing the east side as a dog park for about $20,000, with a bid expiring in seven days, and a budget amendment at the next meeting. Burnham, Clark and Gray supported; Love was concerned about maintenance and suggested delaying; Curtis asked about stray balls and the cemetery.
- Purchase$20,000
Item 1.E · City code
Animal code (work session)
Discussed
Mumford reviewed two point-system proposals allowing two animal units per half-acre. Curtis wanted numbers and nuisances addressed separately; Clark wanted complaint data; Gray said animal numbers do not directly relate to nuisances and wanted chickens and rabbits removed from the table; Love wanted scalable limits and conditional use permits for unusual situations; Burnham preferred a point system based on size. Staff were directed to prepare a size-based point-system amendment.
Item 1.D · Development
Porter's Crossing concept plan (work session)
Continued
Moved to a future agenda at the applicant's request. Curtis said he prefers multifamily in front of commercial uses in pod 9 and is more concerned about housing type changes than density.
Item 1.A · Roads and utilities
City administrator update (work session)
Discussed
The city closed on 80 acres on Aug. 16 for a sewer treatment plant; the plant expansion to 2.4 million gallons a day is complete. Airport Road Phase 2 construction is expected April to September 2022 with favorable bond rates, and Mid Valley Road widening slipped to spring 2022. The state issued the Tickville Wash stream alteration permit.
Other
Closed session motion
Approved · 5-0
The council voted to go into closed session to discuss reasonably imminent litigation and the purchase, lease or exchange of real property.
What residents said
Skate park and noiseAnimal limitsGrowth managementDog park maintenance
Skate park supporters Nicole Miles, Jack Miles, coach David Lowery and Dacia Rocha spoke; Rocha presented a petition from Porter's Crossing businesses. On animals, Mike Boyd opposed allowing more than 30 large animals and cited dust; John Hubbard said six acres is too small for 36 horses; Craig Whiting supported large lots and animal rights; Bettina Cameron asked that an animal nuisance amendment be scheduled soon.