Council approves Meta data center expansion agreement 4-1 and adds 125 acre-feet of water to Meta's allotment; sends animal rules back to Planning Commission
October 21, 2025, 4:00 p.m. · Eagle Mountain City Council Chambers, 1650 E Stagecoach Run, Eagle Mountain, Utah
The council approved a development agreement letting the Meta data center expand onto adjacent land to the south on a 4-1 vote, with Council Member Donna Burnham opposed, and unanimously added 125 acre-feet of water to Meta's allotment, bringing it from 500 to 625. It adopted commercial and multifamily design standards on consent, sent an animal management and zoning ordinance back to the Planning Commission, and held a public hearing on the proposed 0.1% RAP sales tax on the Nov. 4 ballot.
From the approved minutes. Updated October 14, 2026.
Decisions at a glance
Agenda, item by item
Item 1.A · Other
Utility housing strategic plan update (work session)
Discussed
Kiara Polee and Elizabeth Fewkes briefed the council on the state plan tied to the governor's goal of 150,000 new housing units, including 35,000 starter homes, by 2028; a draft was released Oct. 6.
Item 1.B · Development
Attainable housing at Triumph (work session)
Discussed
Scot Hazard of The Real Estate Group gave a second presentation on floor plans, purchase pricing and affordability.
Item 1.C · Budget
First quarter fiscal 2026 financial report (work session)
Discussed
Terrence Dela Pena compared budget to actuals for July 1 to Sept. 30, 2025; no figures are recorded in the minutes.
Item 1.D · Roads and utilities
Road connectivity for the new high school (work session)
Discussed
Ben Reeves and David Salazar proposed connecting at Silverlake's southeast corner via Silverlake Parkway. Staff supports better connectivity but wants a detailed impact review, and Saratoga Springs' traffic study does not address impacts to Silverlake. Council members expressed hesitation.
Item 3.A · Taxes and fees
Utility billing assistance for furloughed federal employees (work session)
Discussed
City Manager Ben Reeves proposed a temporary policy that could waive shutoffs, late fees and interest; Kimberly Ruesch noted the existing assistance program is income-based. The council agreed to wait a meeting to see whether the furlough continues.
Item 11-13 · City code
Consent agenda: bond release and design standards ordinance
Approved · 5-0
Items were the Antelope Meadows Phase B Plat 3 bond release (out of warranty) and an ordinance amending Chapter 17.72, commercial and multifamily design standards, which had been tabled Oct. 7.
Item 14.A · Taxes and fees
RAP tax public hearing
Discussed
Tyler Maffitt described the proposed 0.1% local option sales and use tax for cultural arts, recreation and parks, estimated at $600,000 a year and managed by a board appointed by the mayor with council consent. The council placed it on the Nov. 4 ballot on Aug. 19; pamphlets were mailed around Oct. 9 and the city received no arguments against it. No one spoke and no vote was taken.
Item 15.A · City code
Alternative animal management plans and zoning updates
Continued · 5-0
Planner Steven Lehmitz presented amendments to EMMC 6.05.260 and 6.10.080, a new Chapter 6.15, changes to accessory dwelling unit sections, removal of public hearings for variances and appeals per state law, and updates to land use tables. No one spoke. After the council made additional changes, City Attorney Marcus Draper said the Planning Commission must review them with the full amendment, and the council remanded it.
Item 16.A · Development
Development agreement with Stadion, LLC (Meta) for data center expansion
Approved · 4-1
Draper said the agreement allows the data center to expand onto the adjacent property to the south, which already has the RTI overlay, sets infrastructure requirements and is largely modeled on the existing agreement. No reason for Burnham's no vote is recorded.
- Applicant: Stadion, LLC (Meta)
Item 16.B · Contract
Third amendment to the water and sewer agreement with Stadion, LLC (Meta)
Approved · 5-0
The amendment adds 125 acre-feet of water, bringing the total from 500 to 625 acre-feet, and adjusts the take-down schedule, with fees paid at current net present value.
- FeeAmount not given to Stadion, LLC
Item 17.A · Development
Development agreement with Meritage Homes at Harmony
Approved · 5-0
Draper said Meritage bought land covering three plats, two with lots on arterial or collector roads that require privacy fencing before building permits. The agreement allows permits before fencing if Meritage bonds for it, starts installation within nine months and completes it with reasonable diligence.
- Applicant: Meritage Homes
What residents said
Meta expansionWater allotment
Several residents spoke and written comments were read (7:07 to 7:25 p.m.); the minutes do not tie them to a project.