Council annexes 161-acre Gardner Farms 4-1, adopts 2022-23 budget with three added sheriff deputies and $2 million for High T intersection
May 17, 2022, 4:00 p.m. · Eagle Mountain City Council Chambers, 1650 E Stagecoach Run, Eagle Mountain, Utah
With the mayor excused and Council Member Carolyn Love presiding, the council voted 4-1 to annex the 161-acre Gardner Farms property, 4-1 to adopt garage standards for residential zones and 4-1 to approve Regional Technology and Industry overlay zone changes. It adopted the fiscal 2022-2023 budget, which adds three patrol deputies, and approved a revised fee schedule, bereavement leave changes and a fireworks ordinance, all unanimously. The work session covered encroachment on city land, the master transportation plan and a $43,357 increase to the Eagle Mountain Boulevard widening contract.
From the approved minutes. Updated October 14, 2026.
Decisions at a glance
| Item | Result |
|---|---|
| Gardner Farms annexation, 161.02 acres | Approved · 4-1 |
| Garage standards for residential zones, EMMC 17.25.050(C) | Approved · 4-1 |
| Regional Technology and Industry overlay zone, EMMC 17.48 | Approved · 4-1 |
| Fiscal year 2022-2023 budget | Approved · 5-0 |
| Fee schedule changes | Approved · 5-0 |
| Bereavement leave policy | Approved · 5-0 |
| Fireworks ordinance, EMMC 8.20 | Approved · 5-0 |
| Eagle Mountain Boulevard widening contract increase, WW Clyde | Approved · 5-0 |
| Bird Rides license | Approved · 5-0 |
| Lone Tree Phase F, Plat 2 | Approved · 5-0 |
| Senior Citizens Advisory Council appointment | Approved · 5-0 |
| Encroachment on city property (work session) | Discussed |
| Master transportation plan (work session) | Discussed |
Agenda, item by item
Item 16.A · Annexation
Gardner Farms annexation, 161.02 acres
Approved · 4-1
The annexation covers 161.02 acres zoned Agriculture and designated Employment Center/Campus. The public hearing (opened 8:05 p.m.) drew no comments; applicant Chase Bryan spoke. The council approved the annexation 4-1.
- Acres: 161.02
- Zone: Agriculture; general plan: Employment Center/Campus
Item 16.B · City code
Garage standards for residential zones, EMMC 17.25.050(C)
Approved · 4-1
The Planning Commission recommended Option 1. The public hearing (opened 8:16 p.m.) drew no comments. The council adopted Option 1.
Item 16.C · Zoning
Regional Technology and Industry overlay zone, EMMC 17.48
Approved · 4-1
Christine Mikell spoke in favor at the public hearing (closed 8:28 p.m.). The council approved the amendments.
Item 16.D · Budget
Fiscal year 2022-2023 budget
Approved · 5-0
The council voted to take up the budget after item 17.A, then held a public hearing (opened 9:33 p.m.) with no comments and adopted the budget. Increases include $20,000 for a facilities master plan, $140,697 for the sheriff contract, $526,684 for three patrol deputies, $7,186 for a crossing at Mountain Trails Elementary, $125,000 to design Lone Tree to Old Airport Road and $2,000,000 for the Ranches Parkway/High T intersection and Stonebridge Lane signal. A $70,183 decrease removes a content marketing writer position. Discussion also touched on vehicle sharing, library and passport positions, a legislative assistant, cemetery improvements and credit card fees. The minutes' roll-call table lists Council Member Brett Wright in both the yes and absent columns; the motion is recorded as passing unanimously.
- Budget$20,000
- Budget$140,697
- Budget$526,684
- Budget$7,186
- Budget$125,000
- Budget$2.00 million
- Budget$-70,183
Item 15.A · Taxes and fees
Fee schedule changes
Approved · 5-0
Staff proposed raising the hydrant deposit from $1,500 to $3,000 and the water rate from $0.80 to $1.08 per thousand gallons, plus road closure fees. The council approved a version with a $1,000 deposit and road closure fees of $250 per day per lane per 1,000 feet on collector roads, $500 on minor arterials and $1,000 on major arterials.
- Fee$1,000
- Fee$250
- Fee$500
- Fee$1,000
Item 15.D · Other
Bereavement leave policy
Approved · 5-0
Changes comply with Senate Bill 63, which requires at least three days of leave after a miscarriage or stillbirth. The council added stepchildren to the immediate family category.
Item 17.A · Public safety
Fireworks ordinance, EMMC 8.20
Approved · 5-0
The council adopted the redrafted fireworks ordinance.
Item 12.A · Roads and utilities
Eagle Mountain Boulevard widening contract increase, WW Clyde
Approved · 5-0
The contract rose from $9,034,844.75 to $9,078,201.35, with substantial completion due December 31, 2022 and liquidated damages of $150 per day. In the work session Council Member Jared Gray suggested raising the damages amount and Council Member Colby Curtis asked for a bike lane cost estimate. Approved on the consent agenda.
- Change order$9.08 million to WW Clyde
Item 11.A · Contract
Bird Rides license
Approved · 5-0
A three-year agreement with a $0.10 per-ride quarterly administrative fee. Council Member Curtis objected to Bird's age restriction and supported e-bikes and scooters on trails. No nuisance or speed complaints had been received. Approved on the consent agenda.
- Fee$0 to Bird Rides
Item 13.A · Subdivision
Lone Tree Phase F, Plat 2
Approved · 5-0
The plat moved into warranty on the consent agenda.
Item 10.A · Appointment
Senior Citizens Advisory Council appointment
Approved · 5-0
Sandra Ring was appointed for a term through December 2025.
Item 1.C · Other
Encroachment on city property (work session)
Discussed
Staff presented options for handling encroachment onto city land. Curtis called it taking land, favored 6 to 12 months to remedy, opposed fences and permanent structures and supported more marking. Burnham opposed fencing and storage but was open to landscaping. Love favored case-by-case sales for minor survey errors, allowed landscaping and pavers, opposed fencing and suggested 3 months to a year. Wright offered surveying help and wanted developer pins. Gray said an agreement should be used if encroachment is allowed and safety issues fixed immediately.
Item 1.D · Roads and utilities
Master transportation plan (work session)
Discussed
Horrocks Engineers said Level of Service D is optimal and the impact fee facilities plan covers the next 10 years. Wright asked for data on advancing the east connection to Mountain View Corridor.
Item 1.B · Presentation
Camp Williams buffer program and Sentinel Landscape (work session)
Discussed
Lt. Col. Shane Day and Paul Raymond described military operations, buffer acquisition and trails. Wright pledged support.
What residents said
Stored trailers and code enforcementEncroachment on city landRoad funding
Speakers recognized outgoing Youth Council members and a Lakeview Academy student noted his April letter was omitted from earlier recognition. One resident submitted a written proposal for a small pool and fountain as a bird sanctuary at the old fire station near the Senior Citizens Center. Two residents said they have stored trailers on their property for about 20 years and contested Neighborhood Improvement notices; staff said it would meet with them. Council Member Carolyn Love presided as mayor pro tempore.