Council issues notice of default to Lennar over Parkway Fields townhomes, adopts open space plan and joins HOME Consortium 4-1
May 20, 2025, 4:00 p.m. · Eagle Mountain City Council Chambers, 1650 E Stagecoach Run, Eagle Mountain, Utah
With the mayor excused and Council Member Brett Wright presiding as mayor pro tempore, the council unanimously adopted a notice of default to Lennar Homes under the Ault Farms agreement and an amended Natural Open Space and Wildlife Habitat Management Plan. It joined the Utah Valley HOME Consortium and amended the Harmony development agreement, each 4-1 with Council Member Rich Wood opposed, and approved a land purchase for a 4 million gallon tank site.
From the approved minutes. Updated October 14, 2026.
Decisions at a glance
| Item | Result |
|---|---|
| West Utah County Interagency Action Plan (work session) | Discussed |
| Legislative update (work session) | Discussed |
| Library Advisory Board appointment | Approved · 5-0 |
| Consent agenda: bond releases, software contracts, golf club fee reduction and Monte Vista Ranch tank site purchase | Approved with conditions · 5-0 |
| C-PACE administrative services agreement with Sustainable Real Estate Solutions | Approved · 5-0 |
| Utah Valley HOME Consortium interlocal agreement | Approved · 4-1 |
| First amendment to the Harmony development agreement | Approved · 4-1 |
| Natural Open Space and Wildlife Habitat Management Plan | Approved with conditions · 5-0 |
| Notice of default to Lennar Homes under the Ault Farms development agreement | Approved · 5-0 |
Agenda, item by item
Item 1.A · Roads and utilities
West Utah County Interagency Action Plan (work session)
Discussed
Kevin Croshaw of Avenue Consultants updated the council on the plan the Mountainland Association of Governments is developing with Eagle Mountain, Saratoga Springs, Cedar Fort and Fairfield. Discussion covered roadway alignments relative to Lehi and connections near the Walmart area, including the Wood Haven and Inverness Lane neighborhoods.
Item 1.B · Other
Legislative update (work session)
Discussed
Lobbyist Dave Stewart covered HB 454 and SB 310 on municipal and county fees, SB 188 on school district procedures, SB 337 on land use, a nuclear power bill, initial funding for SR-73 and Pole Canyon road improvements near Cedar Valley High School and future road planning.
Item 7.A · Appointment
Library Advisory Board appointment
Approved · 5-0
Emily Hoehne was appointed through Dec. 31, 2025, completing a partial term.
Item 10-12 · Contract
Consent agenda: bond releases, software contracts, golf club fee reduction and Monte Vista Ranch tank site purchase
Approved with conditions · 5-0
Items included Harmony Phase A Plats 9 and 10 and Pole Canyon NPA-11 bond releases (out of warranty); the Granicus OneView services renewal; a Monday.com and XTIVIA project management software contract; a reduction of the Ranches Golf Club minor site plan fee from $4,000 to $250 as requested, modified to $2,000; and a purchase agreement with Monte Vista Ranch, L.C. for a 4 million gallon tank site and access easement, to be executed by the end of May 27, 2025. Council Member Burnham had raised concerns about the closing date. Amounts for the contracts and the purchase are not stated.
- ContractAmount not given to Granicus
- ContractAmount not given to Monday.com and XTIVIA
- Fee$2,000
- Land dealAmount not given to Monte Vista Ranch, L.C.
Item 12.B · Contract
C-PACE administrative services agreement with Sustainable Real Estate Solutions
Approved · 5-0
City Manager Ben Reeves said the resolution lets the city take part in Utah's C-PACE program, names Sustainable Real Estate Solutions program administrator and imposes no financial obligation on the city. In the work session members discussed designating an administrative authority, stating that participation does not guarantee zoning approvals and creating a department review checklist.
- ContractAmount not given to Sustainable Real Estate Solutions, Inc.
Item 12.C · Other
Utah Valley HOME Consortium interlocal agreement
Approved · 4-1
Policy analyst John Magness and members noted the city qualifies for CDBG and can join the federal HOME program beginning fiscal 2026. A motion by Council Member Wood to deny died for lack of a second.
Item 12.E · Development
First amendment to the Harmony development agreement
Approved · 4-1
The original agreement with Eagle Mountain Properties, L.C. was approved in January 2015 with a preliminary plat, leaving alternative block designs for later plat approvals. A site plan application raised a possible conflict with the agreement's lot frontage section; the amendment clarifies that section does not apply to alternative block designs. Wood noted the site plan was previously denied and has returned to the council.
- Applicant: Eagle Mountain Properties, L.C.
Item 13.A · Parks
Natural Open Space and Wildlife Habitat Management Plan
Approved with conditions · 5-0
Wildlife intern Nathan Shumway presented the next-to-final draft. Two representatives of the Eagle Mountain Nature and Wildlife Alliance spoke at the hearing, and staff answered questions. The council adopted it with changes: removing the pedestrian path west of Walmart to Autumn Lane, removing semi-truck parking language and changing goat grazing from 'two to seven days' to 'as needed'. The area stays classified as open space.
Item 14.A · Development
Notice of default to Lennar Homes under the Ault Farms development agreement
Approved · 5-0
Planner Steven Lehmitz said the council met with Lennar Jan. 21 about Parkway Fields townhomes not matching approved elevations and mechanical units not screened as required by city code. On April 16 building permits were approved for the incorrect elevations, the units remained unscreened, and the city attorney issued a notice of default under Section 8 of the agreement. A Lennar representative disagreed with the notice and asked to be held accountable for future compliance. The council adopted the resolution.
- Applicant: Lennar Homes
What residents said
Pedestrian path behind backyards west of WalmartMechanical unit screening at Parkway Fields
Five people were listed for public comment (7:17 to 7:27 p.m.); the minutes do not tie them to a project. Two spoke at the open space plan hearing.