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.
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.