Council denies Hidden Hollow clubhouse pool swap 3-1, approves two fiber franchises and a $1.94 million wastewater plant design amendment; two members absent
October 7, 2025, 4:00 p.m. · Eagle Mountain City Council Chambers, 1650 E Stagecoach Run, Eagle Mountain, Utah
With the mayor and Council Member Jared Gray excused, the council denied a request to replace the required swimming pool in a Hidden Hollow rental community with a gym 3-1, approved franchise agreements with Zayo Group and SummitIG Fiber, and approved a $1,943,049 increase in the wastewater plant design contract on consent. It tabled the commercial and multifamily design standards to Oct. 21.
From the approved minutes. Updated October 14, 2026.
Decisions at a glance
Agenda, item by item
Item 1.A · Other
Commercial Affordability Program (work session)
Discussed
Affordable Housing Coordinator Kiara Polee presented a federally funded forgivable loan of up to $75,000 for home-based entrepreneurs opening a first storefront, with a pilot aimed at two to three businesses. Staff asked for feedback before launch.
- Grant$75,000 to CDBG/HUD funds
Item 1.B · Development
Bishop concept plan, Upper Hidden Valley (work session)
Discussed
Planner Steven Lehmitz said the land use plan was approved in 2011 and the master development agreement took effect Dec. 1, 2015; staff received a concept plan for review under the existing plan and agreement.
Item 1.C · Other
Legislative priorities list management (work session)
Discussed
John Magness proposed clarifying which items belong on the list, which the city manager handles and which belong in the strategic plan, and prioritizing by cost and impact.
Item 10-14 · Contract
Consent agenda: bond releases, Horrocks change order, stake center site plan and AE2S amendment
Approved · 4-0
Items included Antelope Meadows, Firefly NPA 8, District at Town Center and Hidden Hollow bond releases; change order #2 with Horrocks Engineers for the transportation master plan and Spring Run layout review (no amount stated); the Parkway Fields Stake Center site plan; and an amendment with Advanced Engineering and Environmental Services formalizing scope, schedule and cost for the 6.0 million gallon a day sewer treatment plant design, including a $1,943,049 increase. The original agreement was signed Nov. 7, 2024; the item title says water treatment, which conflicts with the wastewater subject.
- Change order$1.94 million to Advanced Engineering and Environmental Services, LLC
- Change orderAmount not given to Horrocks Engineers, LLC
Item 13.A · Development
Hidden Hollow clubhouse amenity exchange, minor site plan
Denied · 3-1
Senior Planner Rob Hobbs and the applicant for Cadence Homes asked to replace the required swimming pool with a gym and extra lawn games on Parcel D of Hidden Hollow Phase C Plat 5. The applicant said a resident survey favored a year-round amenity and that all units are or will be rentals under single ownership. The council denied the request; Council Member Donna Burnham voted no.
- Applicant: Cadence Homes
Item 14.A · Roads and utilities
Reimbursement agreement for crosswalk at Woodhaven Boulevard and Pony Express Parkway
Approved · 4-0
Assistant City Engineer David Salazar said the crosswalk was requested for school children and a developer project north of the intersection led to a reimbursement agreement; the city will fund improvements on its side. The west-side crosswalk was chosen because most peak traffic turns east, and a second trail will be added because of a 20% grade. The council also directed staff to address unsafe winter conditions.
Item 14.C · Taxes and fees
Consolidated fee schedule, Appendix A
Approved · 4-0
Kimberly Ruesch said updates reflect the current Timpanogos Special Service District wastewater fee and add a reference to the ordinance partially suspending the nonresidential transportation impact fee. The Trailhead magazine advertising item was removed.
Item 15.A · Budget
First amendment to the fiscal 2025-26 budget
Approved · 4-0
Terrence Dela Pena presented changes across the general, capital project, special revenue, internal service and enterprise funds. No amounts are stated. No one spoke.
- BudgetAmount not given
Item 15.B · Contract
Disposal of about 0.02 acre of significant city-owned property, parcel 34:532:0117
Approved · 4-0
City Recorder Gina Olsen presented a homeowner's application for a portion of Utah County parcel 34:532:0117. No one spoke. The council approved the sale at $3.44 per square foot and directed staff to work out financing options.
- Land dealAmount not given
- Acres: about 0.02
- Price: $3.44 per square foot
Item 16.A · Subdivision
Rush Creek Industrial Phase A Plat 1, lots 102 and 111 amendment
Approved · 4-0
Senior Planner David Stroud said the amendment creates a 1-acre lot for a potential user on parcels 51:756:0102 and 0111 on Split Rock Drive; lot 114 is under site plan review for an auto repair business. No one spoke.
Item 16.B · City code
Commercial and multifamily design standards, Chapter 17.72
Tabled · 4-0
Stroud said the ordinance covers landscaping, architecture, parking and building materials; VCBO Architecture representatives presented. No one spoke. The council tabled it to bring back final changes Oct. 21.
Item 17.A · Contract
Franchise agreement with Zayo Group, LLC
Approved · 4-0
City Attorney Marcus Draper said Zayo would install fiber in the public right-of-way; first presented July 15, this draft incorporates council feedback.
- FeeAmount not given to Zayo Group, LLC
Item 17.B · Contract
Franchise agreement with SummitIG Fiber, LLC
Approved · 4-0
Draper said SummitIG would install fiber in the right-of-way, serves commercial customers only and agreed to template changes based on council feedback.
- FeeAmount not given to SummitIG Fiber, LLC
Item 18.A · Other
2026 state legislative session
Discussed
Evan Berrett said the Utah League of Cities and Towns is drafting bills; staff sought council direction on additional topics.
What residents said
Winter safety at the Woodhaven crosswalk
Two people spoke in general public comment (7:05 to 7:12 p.m.); topics not recorded.