Council adopts alternative energy overlay zone 4-1 after tie-breaking failed tabling motion, denies Eagle Quest East extension and approves speed study 4-1
July 7, 2026, 4:00 p.m. · Eagle Mountain City Council Chambers, 1650 E Stagecoach Run, Eagle Mountain, Utah
After a motion to table failed 2-3, the council adopted the alternative energy overlay zone, with administrative appeals going to the council, on a 4-1 vote with Council Member Rich Wood opposed. It denied a second amendment to the Eagle Quest East development agreement 5-0, approved a citywide speed management study 4-1 with funds from speed table money, and adopted annexation policy and sign rules. The session ended at 11:43 p.m.
From the approved minutes. Updated October 14, 2026.
Decisions at a glance
| Item | Result |
|---|---|
| Legislative update (work session) | Discussed |
| Land disposal process overview (work session) | Discussed |
| Off-street trails master plan (work session) | Discussed |
| Brylee Farms Phase B development agreement, first amendment (work session) | Discussed |
| Youth Council appointments | Approved · 5-0 |
| Consent agenda: bond release, legislative consulting renewal, park, water tank reimbursement | Approved with conditions · 5-0 |
| Eagle Quest East master development agreement, second amendment | Denied · 5-0 |
| Accessory recreation buildings, Code 17.75.052 | Approved · 5-0 |
| Alternative energy overlay zone, Chapter 17.64 | Approved with conditions · 4-1 |
| Senior housing overlay zone, Chapter 17.44 | Tabled · 5-0 |
| Political and temporary signs, 17.10.030, 17.80.120 and 17.80.160 | Approved with conditions · 5-0 |
| Annexation policy plan | Approved · 5-0 |
| Vehicle parking in residential zones, Chapter 10.10 | Approved with conditions · 5-0 |
| Citywide speed management study | Approved with conditions · 4-1 |
Agenda, item by item
Item 1.A · Other
Legislative update (work session)
Discussed
Lobbyist David Stewart gave a legislative update.
Item 2.A · Other
Land disposal process overview (work session)
Discussed
City Attorney Marcus Draper gave an overview, and City Recorder Lacie Messerly presented procedural options. The council directed staff to prepare a letter for the next agenda.
Item 1.D · Parks
Off-street trails master plan (work session)
Discussed
Deputy City Manager Steve Mumford and a Bike Utah presenter discussed the plan.
Item 1.E · Development
Brylee Farms Phase B development agreement, first amendment (work session)
Discussed
Planner Steven Lehmitz said the proposal would replace required three-story townhomes with two-story townhomes. The council gave feedback.
Item 10.A · Appointment
Youth Council appointments
Approved · 5-0
The council made two Youth Council appointments through May 31, 2027, each 5-0.
Item 13-15 · Contract
Consent agenda: bond release, legislative consulting renewal, park, water tank reimbursement
Approved with conditions · 5-0
Items were the Parkway Fields Phase B Plat 2 bond release (out of warranty), renewal of the legislative consulting agreement revised to name David Stewart and require attendance at least two council or planning meetings a year, the Medium Park at Overland Village 2 Phase B, and a first amendment to the water tank reimbursement agreement with White Hills Water Company. No amounts are stated. Item 15.D was moved to scheduled items.
- ContractAmount not given to Legislative Executive Consulting, LLC
- PaymentAmount not given to White Hills Water Company
Item 15.D · Development
Eagle Quest East master development agreement, second amendment
Denied · 5-0
A representative of Eagle Quest LC presented reasons for an extension request and the city attorney clarified the timeframe. The council denied the amendment.
Item 16.C · City code
Accessory recreation buildings, Code 17.75.052
Approved · 5-0
No one spoke at the 8:28 p.m. hearing.
Item 16.A · Zoning
Alternative energy overlay zone, Chapter 17.64
Approved with conditions · 4-1
Evan Berrett presented the overlay zone, and no one spoke at the 9:18 p.m. hearing. A motion to table by Council Member Brett Wright failed 2-3. The council then adopted the zone, with administrative appeals changed to go to the city council, 4-1 with Rich Wood voting no.
Item 16.B · Zoning
Senior housing overlay zone, Chapter 17.44
Tabled · 5-0
Council Member Craig Whiting asked to table the ordinance and bring it to a work session. No hearing was held.
Item 16.D · City code
Political and temporary signs, 17.10.030, 17.80.120 and 17.80.160
Approved with conditions · 5-0
No one spoke. The council adopted the ordinance, removed seasonal sign language and directed staff to draft a temporary sign provision under the business license section.
Item 16.E · Annexation
Annexation policy plan
Approved · 5-0
The city attorney asked to change 'Amending' to 'Adopting' in the title. No one spoke.
Item 17.A · City code
Vehicle parking in residential zones, Chapter 10.10
Approved with conditions · 5-0
Senior Planner David Stroud presented, and the neighborhood improvement officer responded to questions. After two earlier motions were withdrawn or died, the council adopted a version striking 10.10.100(A)(7) and amending (A)(3) on agricultural, recreational and trailer or other vehicles in front yards, excluding paved or gravel driveways and garage side setbacks.
Item 18.A · Roads and utilities
Citywide speed management study
Approved with conditions · 4-1
Assistant City Engineer David Salazar presented the study. The council approved it with roads identified by Rich Wood added, funded from previously allocated speed table funds (amount not stated). Wood voted no.
- ContractAmount not given
What residents said
Tax increaseEnergy overlay zone
Four speakers: one on a championship disc golf course proposal, one opposing a proposed tax increase, one on street parking and conditional support for a tax increase tied to law enforcement and fire, and one on Rotary International.