Council approves Mochila Technology Park rezone of about 120 acres 4-1; budget ordinance discussed without a recorded vote
June 7, 2022, 4:00 p.m. · Eagle Mountain City Council Chambers, 1650 E Stagecoach Run, Eagle Mountain, Utah
The council voted 4-1 to rezone about 120 acres for the Mochila Technology Park from Agriculture to the Regional Technology and Industry overlay, with Council Member Colby Curtis opposed. It approved a consent agenda that included a lease with Starwest Eagle Mountain Properties, a Cory Wride Park change order and naming Fire Station 251 the Sweetwater Fire Station. The fiscal 2022-2023 budget ordinance was reviewed and a hearing held, but the minutes record no motion. The work session covered water-efficient landscaping standards and an alternative plan for Eagle Heights Village.
From the approved minutes. Updated October 14, 2026.
Decisions at a glance
| Item | Result |
|---|---|
| Mochila Technology Park rezone, about 120 acres | Approved · 4-1 |
| Fiscal year 2022-2023 budget ordinance | Discussed |
| Consent agenda: lease, manhole collars, booster pumps, Cory Wride Park change order, bond releases, Fire Station 251 name | Approved · 5-0 |
| Library Advisory Board appointment | Approved · 5-0 |
| Youth Council election results | Approved · 5-0 |
| Water-efficient landscaping standards (work session) | Discussed |
| Eagle Heights Village alternative plan (work session) | Discussed |
| Closed session motion | Approved · 5-0 |
Agenda, item by item
Item 17.B · Zoning
Mochila Technology Park rezone, about 120 acres
Approved · 4-1
Steve Mumford presented a rezone of about 120 acres from Agriculture to the Regional Technology and Industry overlay; the Planning Commission voted 4-0 on May 10, 2022. Work session discussion covered fencing to protect livestock. No one spoke at the public hearing (opened 8:45 p.m.). City Attorney Jeremy Cook noted that a development agreement cannot be denied over personal preference. The council approved the rezone.
- Acres: about 120
- Agriculture to Regional Technology and Industry overlay
- Planning Commission: 4-0
Item 17.A · Budget
Fiscal year 2022-2023 budget ordinance
Discussed
Finance Director Kimberly Ruesch reviewed changes including $2,000 for finance training, $250,000 for well-house air conditioning retrofits, $50,000 each for new-hire electronics and technology infrastructure, $1,284 for the Northern Utah Animal Shelter share, and wastewater changes (a $28,000 reduction in tipping fees as tonnage drops from 4,745 to 3,000, $46,200 for a sewer assessment tool, $65,000 for 13-acre land disposal and $100,000 for treatment plant design) and $34,000 in planning for wildlife and environmental projects. The public hearing (opened 7:54 p.m.) drew no comments. Members discussed a proposed council-directed position; the minutes record no motion or vote.
- Budget$2,000
- Budget$250,000
- Budget$50,000
- Budget$50,000
- Budget$1,284
- Budget$-28,000
- Budget$46,200
- Budget$65,000
- Budget$100,000
- Budget$34,000
Item 11.A-16.A · Contract
Consent agenda: lease, manhole collars, booster pumps, Cory Wride Park change order, bond releases, Fire Station 251 name
Approved · 5-0
The consent agenda approved a commercial lease with Starwest Eagle Mountain Properties, LLC; concrete collar replacement by Precision Manholes (the only bid received, which staff called reasonable); Cory B. Wride Memorial Park and Pony Express booster pumps by VanCon, Inc.; change order 4 for Cory B. Wride Memorial Park Phase 2 by Kenny Seng Construction; bond releases for Eagle Point Phase J Plat 1 and The Towns at Brylee Farms Phase B Plat 1; and a resolution naming Fire Station 251 the Sweetwater Fire Station. The minutes give no dollar amounts.
- ContractAmount not given to Starwest Eagle Mountain Properties, LLC
- ContractAmount not given to Precision Manholes
- ContractAmount not given to VanCon, Inc.
- Change orderAmount not given to Kenny Seng Construction
Item 10.A · Appointment
Library Advisory Board appointment
Approved · 5-0
Michelle Mooney was appointed to finish a term expiring in December 2022 and a following three-year term through December 2025.
Item 9.A · Appointment
Youth Council election results
Approved · 5-0
The council accepted the Youth Council election results.
Item 1.B · City code
Water-efficient landscaping standards (work session)
Discussed
Evan Berrett proposed WaterSense fixtures, smart controllers, a 35 percent cap on front and side yard lawn, no grass on slopes over 25 percent or in park strips, and a 20 percent cap on commercial lawn. Typical conversion cost after rebates is $1,500 to $2,000. Members Love, Burnham and Curtis and City Administrator Paul Jerome commented; no motion.
Item 1.C · Development
Eagle Heights Village alternative plan (work session)
Discussed
Jason Harris of Fieldstone Homes proposed an alternative with 1,900 to 2,400 square foot homes (versus 1,200 to 1,400 approved), basements and possible zero lot lines for individual sale, removing ten lots. Members raised affordability; Council Member Brett Wright suggested accessory dwelling units, which Harris agreed to offer.
Other
Closed session motion
Approved · 5-0
The council voted to go into closed session to discuss reasonably imminent litigation and real property transactions.
What residents said
Wildlife corridorWater conservationHousing affordability
A speaker read a letter from the Eagle Mountain Nature and Wildlife Alliance asking to take part in amending the Wildlife Corridor Overlay code. Another resident proposed a wildlife marsh sanctuary with a fountain and wading pool at the Fire Station 251 site after the station relocates, funded by federal grants and usage fees.