Council approves Cedar Valley Holbrook Foothill Residential rezone 3-1, political sign rules and sixth budget amendment; Wood excused
May 6, 2025, 4:00 p.m. · Eagle Mountain City Council Chambers, 1650 E Stagecoach Run, Eagle Mountain, Utah
With Council Member Rich Wood excused, the council approved the Cedar Valley Holbrook general plan change and rezone to Foothill Residential 3-1, Council Member Jared Gray opposed, adopted rules for political signs and passed the sixth amendment to the fiscal 2025 budget and a tentative fiscal 2026 budget. It also approved narrower road cross-sections for Meta's industrial site. The minutes list the session adjourning at 12:08.
From the approved minutes. Updated October 14, 2026.
Decisions at a glance
| Item | Result |
|---|---|
| Mid-Valley Road feasibility alignment (work session) | Discussed |
| Firefly development report (work session) | Discussed |
| 2025 legislative report (work session) | Discussed |
| Youth Council committee advisor appointment | Approved · 4-0 |
| Consent agenda: bond releases, Old Airport Road change order, plans and fee table, elevations and site plans | Approved · 4-0 |
| Cedar Valley Holbrook: future land use map to Foothill Residential | Approved · 3-1 |
| Cedar Valley Holbrook: rezone from Agriculture to Foothill Residential | Approved with conditions · 3-1 |
| Political signs, Title 17 Chapter 80.120 | Approved · 4-0 |
| Sixth amendment to the fiscal 2024-25 budget | Approved with conditions · 4-0 |
| Tentative budget for fiscal 2025-26 and hearing date | Approved · 4-0 |
| Meta site road completion and cross-section adjustment | Approved with conditions · 4-0 |
| Open and Public Meetings Act training | Continued |
Agenda, item by item
Item 1.A · Roads and utilities
Mid-Valley Road feasibility alignment (work session)
Discussed
Kevin Croshaw of Avenue Consultants presented an updated alignment with higher design speeds and reduced grades.
Item 1.B · Development
Firefly development report (work session)
Discussed
David Vitek and Nate Shipp reported on growth, community usage, finances and water tank usage over two years.
Item 1.C · Other
2025 legislative report (work session)
Discussed
Jacob Anderegg of ThinkUtah covered the Alpine School District split, HB 249 on energy zones, water availability, sewer infrastructure, economic development, transportation, housing and possible county reorganization.
Item 8.A · Appointment
Youth Council committee advisor appointment
Approved · 4-0
The council appointed Jessi Call as Youth Council committee advisor through June 30, 2026.
Item 11-15 · Contract
Consent agenda: bond releases, Old Airport Road change order, plans and fee table, elevations and site plans
Approved · 4-0
Items included bond releases (Parkway Fields Phase D Plat 1, Phase G Plat 1 and Pacific Springs Phase A Plat 5 into warranty; Eagle Ridge Phase A Plat 1 out of warranty); Civil Science change order #6 of $47,930 for Old Airport Road Phase 3 design; Harmony multifamily and Towns at Brylee Farms elevations; the McDonald's City Center and Panda Express site plans; awards of the Off-Highway Trails Plan to Bike Utah with Shapeshift Terrain Parks and the Parks, Trails and Open Space Master Plan update to MHTN (amounts not stated); firework restrictions; secondary water user rates and a meter connection table added to the fee schedule; and an appointment to the North Utah Valley Animal Services board. The HOME Consortium agreement (15.C) was removed for no action.
- Change order$47,930 to Civil Science
- ContractAmount not given to Bike Utah with Shapeshift Terrain Parks
- ContractAmount not given to MHTN
Item 16.A · General plan
Cedar Valley Holbrook: future land use map to Foothill Residential
Approved · 3-1
Senior Planner Robert Hobbs presented a revised request, after council feedback April 15, to change 73.03 acres north of SR-73, south of 8000 North and west of Airport Road from Business Park/Light Industry to Foothill Residential. Brad Mackay of Ivory Development answered questions, and two people spoke at the hearing. Council Member Gray moved to adopt while preserving about 15 acres of commercial land near SR-73 and Airport Road; it died for lack of a second. The council then approved the amendment as proposed.
- Acres: 73.03
- Applicant: Ivory Development
Item 16.B · Zoning
Cedar Valley Holbrook: rezone from Agriculture to Foothill Residential
Approved with conditions · 3-1
The rezone of the same 73.03 acres was approved with a condition that Wildlife Corridor fencing be marked on the west side. No one spoke.
- Acres: 73.03
Item 16.C · City code
Political signs, Title 17 Chapter 80.120
Approved · 4-0
Policy Analyst John Magness presented rules on size, placement, location and timing of political signs. No one spoke.
Item 16.D · Budget
Sixth amendment to the fiscal 2024-25 budget
Approved with conditions · 4-0
Director of Administrative Services Kimberly Ruesch said the amendment appropriates funds for increased expenses across several fund types. The council added $20,000 to the special events line for UTV flexibility. No one spoke.
- Budget$20,000
- BudgetAmount not given
Item 17.A · Budget
Tentative budget for fiscal 2025-26 and hearing date
Approved · 4-0
Ruesch said the resolution moves the budget process to the council. A final budget hearing is set for June 3, 2025, with adoption anticipated June 17.
Item 18.A · Roads and utilities
Meta site road completion and cross-section adjustment
Approved with conditions · 4-0
City Engineer Vince Hogge said Meta will finish roads on its industrial site along the north and west boundaries within 77-foot minor collector rights-of-way. Adjustments approved: sidewalk reduced from 8 feet to 5 feet, the parking lane changed to a 12-foot drive lane, a 1-foot buffer at the property line and an 8-foot park strip used as a drainage swale.
Item 19.A · Other
Open and Public Meetings Act training
Continued
Postponed so Council Member Rich Wood could attend.
What residents said
Commercial land at SR-73 and Airport RoadWildlife corridor fencing
Three general comments were made (two in person, one email) and two people spoke at the Cedar Valley Holbrook hearing.