Council approves SITLA Overland land exchange with conditions, noise limit of 75 decibels for industrial zones 4-1, and tables parks master plan 4-1
April 7, 2026, 4:00 p.m. · Eagle Mountain City Council Chambers, 1650 E Stagecoach Run, Eagle Mountain, Utah
The council approved a land exchange with SITLA in the Overland area, with reciprocal language and a title guarantee, and a memorandum of agreement on Overland, both 5-0. It raised the allowed noise during restricted hours in industrial zones to 75 decibels, starting at 7 a.m., on a 4-1 vote, and tabled the Parks, Trails and Open Space Master Plan 4-1. Council Member Craig Whiting attended electronically and Council Member Rich Wood was excused late in the evening.
From the approved minutes. Updated October 14, 2026.
In brief
12 items came up for a decision or discussion: 6 approved, 3 discussed, 2 approved with conditions, and 1 tabled.
2 votes were not unanimous: Parks, trails and open space master plan (4-1) and Noise limits during restricted hours, EMMC 8.15 (4-1).
3 items here are tracked in the city's development tracker.
This write-up links 3 source documents.
6 members were present.
Residents raised parks and recreation facilities.
The previous City Council meeting was on March 3, 2026: Council approves Williams natural gas power facility for Meta expansion with conditions and QTS technology overlay rezone; tables Eagle's Landing amendment
The next one was on April 14, 2026: Budget work session hears sheriff deputy proposal and a list of road projects for fiscal 2027; no action
Decisions at a glance
| Item | Result |
|---|---|
| Community Services Board appointments | Approved · 5-0 |
| Consent agenda: bond releases, minutes, policy manual section and separation agreement | Approved · 4-0-1 |
| Land exchange agreement with SITLA, Overland area | Approved with conditions · 5-0 |
| Memorandum of agreement concerning Overland | Approved · 5-0 |
| Community development block grant applicant presentations | Discussed |
| Disposal of a portion of Utah County parcel 46:489:0159 | Approved · 5-0 |
| Parks, trails and open space master plan | Tabled · 4-1 |
| Noise limits during restricted hours, EMMC 8.15 | Approved with conditions · 4-1 |
| Library board and Planning Commission appointment timing, EMMC 2.35 and 17.15 | Approved · 5-0 |
| Legislative priorities list | Approved · 4-0 |
| Alternative energy overlay zone (discussion) | Discussed |
| Fiscal 2026-27 budget update | Discussed |
Agenda, item by item
Item 8.A · Appointment
Community Services Board appointments
Approved · 5-0
The council appointed Elizabeth Evans to a one-year term and Marian Burningham to a three-year term.
Item 12-14 · Other
Consent agenda: bond releases, minutes, policy manual section and separation agreement
Approved · 4-0-1
Items were bond releases for Oquirrh Mountain Ranch and the EM Central Stake building (into warranty), minutes of the March 25 special meeting, a resolution adding Section 4.31 to the employee policies manual and a separation agreement and general release. Council Member Rich Wood abstained because he missed the March 25 meeting. Items 14.A and 14.B were moved to scheduled items.
Item 14.A · Contract
Land exchange agreement with SITLA, Overland area
Approved with conditions · 5-0
Brad Mackay of Ivory Homes and City Attorney Marcus Draper answered questions. The council approved with reciprocal language added to Section 8 and a SITLA guarantee of clean title or a warranty. Terms of the exchange are not stated in the minutes.
- Land dealAmount not given to SITLA
Item 14.B · Contract
Memorandum of agreement concerning Overland
Approved · 5-0
Draper answered questions on the memorandum.
Item 15.A · Budget
Community development block grant applicant presentations
Discussed
A Mountainland Association of Governments representative explained the process requiring council and public input before project selection. Applicants Tabitha's Way, Saved by Grace Foundation and My Story Matters presented; no amounts were stated. No one spoke at the hearing and no action was taken.
Item 16.A · Contract
Disposal of a portion of Utah County parcel 46:489:0159
Approved · 5-0
City Recorder Lacie Messerly presented the disposal of significant real property. No one spoke. The council approved it at $2.07 a square foot, with the total based on final surveyed areas and existing utility easements maintained.
- Land dealAmount not given
Item 17.A · Parks
Parks, trails and open space master plan
Tabled · 4-1
MHTN Architects presented updates, community feedback and recommendations. Two people spoke at the 9:50 to 9:57 p.m. hearing, one about map inconsistencies and one asking for a clear community vision. The council tabled the ordinance and directed the consultant to revise and return at a work session, with Council Member Rich Wood opposed.
Item 17.B · City code
Noise limits during restricted hours, EMMC 8.15
Approved with conditions · 4-1
Long Range Planner Elizabeth Fewkes proposed allowing up to 75 decibels in industrial and light manufacturing/distribution zones during restricted hours. The council adopted it with morning hours changed from 9 a.m. to 7 a.m., seven days a week. No one spoke. Council Member Brett Wright voted no.
Item 17.C · City code
Library board and Planning Commission appointment timing, EMMC 2.35 and 17.15
Approved · 5-0
Assistant to the City Manager Natalie Winterton said the change aligns library board and Planning Commission terms with the Community Services Board (April 1 to March 31). No one spoke.
Item 18.A · Presentation
Strategic plan vision and mission updates
Discussed
Evan Berrett presented and asked for feedback.
Item 18.B · Other
Legislative priorities list
Approved · 4-0
John Magness requested feedback on a justice court. After Council Member Wood was excused, the council added pursuing a justice court with Utah County and a temporary business signage provision, each 4-0.
Item 19.A · Zoning
Alternative energy overlay zone (discussion)
Discussed
Evan Berrett reviewed changes and asked for feedback. No action.
Item 19.B · Budget
Fiscal 2026-27 budget update
Discussed
Kimberly Ruesch updated the council on future presentation dates.
What residents said
Parks and recreation facilities
One speaker favored a community or recreation center.