New council tables Hidden Hollow pool swap on mayor's tie-break, awards wastewater plant contract on consent and picks Clark mayor pro tem
January 6, 2026, 4:00 p.m. · Eagle Mountain City Council Chambers, 1650 E Stagecoach Run, Eagle Mountain, Utah
At the first meeting with Mayor Jared Gray, the council approved on consent a construction-manager/general-contractor award to MGC Contractors for the 6 million gallon a day membrane wastewater expansion and a separation agreement. A motion to deny the Hidden Hollow amenity exchange failed on a tie broken by the mayor, and a motion to table passed on another tie-break. The council appointed Council Member Melissa Clark mayor pro tempore.
From the approved minutes. Updated October 14, 2026.
Decisions at a glance
| Item | Result |
|---|---|
| Transit fresh look (work session) | Discussed |
| Recreation programs (work session) | Discussed |
| Eagle Mountain Boulevard monument replacement (work session) | Discussed |
| Planning Commission appointments | Approved · 4-0 |
| Senior Advisory Board appointments | Approved · 4-0 |
| Consent agenda: bond releases, wastewater expansion contract and separation agreement | Approved · 4-0 |
| Fencing and screening: repair requirement, Section 17.60.120 | Approved · 4-0 |
| Hidden Hollow amenity exchange, minor site plan | Tabled · 2-2 |
| Appointment of mayor pro tempore | Approved · 4-0 |
| Legislative priorities update | Discussed |
Agenda, item by item
Item 1.A · Roads and utilities
Transit fresh look (work session)
Discussed
Planning Director Brandon Larsen presented a regional transit planning effort for northwest Utah County and southwest Salt Lake County. The output is a map of proposed transit lines, one crossing Ranches/SR-73, Downtown and Firefly. Staff asked for feedback.
Item 1.B · Parks
Recreation programs (work session)
Discussed
Recreation Manager Jason Hall presented data on city and third-party programs to gather direction for the budget and planning.
Item 1.C · Roads and utilities
Eagle Mountain Boulevard monument replacement (work session)
Discussed
Public Works staff gave a history of the monument, reviewed replacement options, explained that site work is needed first, and discussed a proposed digital sign at Cory Wride Memorial Park for event notices.
Item 9.A · Appointment
Planning Commission appointments
Approved · 4-0
The council appointed Jason Allen and Brent Strong to three-year terms (January 2026 to December 2028) and Bryan Free to a one-year term. Outgoing members Robert Fox and Craig Whiting were recognized.
Item 9.B · Appointment
Senior Advisory Board appointments
Approved · 4-0
The council appointed Susan Allen and Sandy Ring to three-year terms. The motion text for Ring names Susan Allen, an apparent clerical error.
Item 11-13 · Contract
Consent agenda: bond releases, wastewater expansion contract and separation agreement
Approved · 4-0
Items were bond releases for Sage Canyon Middle School (into warranty), Cleverly Court and Harmony Phase A Plat 12 (out of warranty); award of the construction-manager/general-contractor bid for the 6 million gallon a day membrane wastewater expansion to MGC Contractors, with project background presented by Advanced Engineering and Environmental Services; and a separation agreement and general release. No contract value is stated. The motion also amended the Dec. 16 minutes to show the Firefly NPA 9.A vote as 3-0.
- ContractAmount not given to MGC Contractors
Item 14.A · City code
Fencing and screening: repair requirement, Section 17.60.120
Approved · 4-0
Senior Planner Robert Hobbs proposed requiring that fences, walls and retaining structures be kept in good repair and repaired in a timely manner. No one spoke.
Item 15.A · Development
Hidden Hollow amenity exchange, minor site plan
Tabled · 2-2
Cadence Homes, represented by Ryan Bybee, asked again to replace an approved swimming pool with a gym and extra lawn games on Parcel D, Hidden Hollow Phase C Plat 5. A motion by Council Member Rich Wood to deny failed on a 2-2 council tie broken by the mayor against. The council then tabled the request, again on a 2-2 tie broken by the mayor, and discussed that Cadence would need to return with a more detailed amendment. The minutes describe the tallies as 2-3 and 3-2.
- Applicant: Cadence Homes
- Earlier motion to deny: moved by Wood, seconded by Wright; failed 2-2 with mayor breaking tie against (Clark and Whiting no)
Item 16.A · Appointment
Appointment of mayor pro tempore
Approved · 4-0
Council Member Melissa Clark was appointed mayor pro tempore.
Item 17 · Other
Legislative priorities update
Discussed
John Magness provided updates; no action.
What residents said
Sidewalk at Spring Run Parkway and SR-73Foxtail intersection visibility
Three speakers: one on the sidewalk at Spring Run Parkway and SR-73 and speed limits on Ranches Parkway, one on fiduciary duties, and one on the Aviator and Eagle Mountain Boulevard intersection where an advertising sign blocks views.