Hey Eagle Mountain!

Short and useful, as always. This week: a major city hall story that will affect every household's water and sewer bill, your weekend event lineup, and a new local restaurant with a reason to visit this weekend (Freddy’s!).

Let's get into it.

☀️ Weekend Weather

Thu 2/26 — 57°/32° | Partly Cloudy | 10% rain
Fri 2/27 — 60°/35° | Partly Cloudy | 4% rain
Sat 2/28 — 60°/43° | Cloudy | 18% rain
Sun 3/1 — 60°/42° | Cloudy | 24% rain

A mild, dry weekend ahead — good conditions if you're heading out Saturday. Rain and possible snow return next week. Heads up: Thursday March 5 is showing a 46% chance of morning rain and snow — that's the night of the bond public hearing at City Hall. More on that below.

🚧 Traffic Heads-Up: Eagle Monument Work Underway

Work began February 24 at Eagle Mountain Blvd. & SR-73. Expect minor disruptions on northbound Eagle Mountain Blvd. before the intersection. The original eagle is coming back — the city expects to share updates throughout the restoration process. Details.

📅 Deadline: Spring Rec Sports Registration — March 7

The deadline for regular spring season registration with Eagle Mountain Rec Sports is one week away. Don't miss the window. Register here.

The City Wants to Borrow $220 Million for Water & Sewer Upgrades — Here's What That Means
Public Hearing: Thursday, March 5 | 5:30 PM | City Hall, 1650 E. Stagecoach Run

Eagle Mountain is growing fast, and the pipes and systems that carry our water and handle our sewer need to keep up. The city is planning to borrow up to $220 million to pay for those upgrades.

This isn't a property tax increase. The loan gets repaid through water and sewer utility rates over time — think of it like a mortgage, but for city infrastructure. If the loan runs its full term of up to 35 years, the total estimated cost including interest is $434.8 million.

Before the city can move forward, state law requires a public hearing so residents can ask questions and weigh in. That's March 5 at 5:30 PM at City Hall. All residents are welcome.

Read the official notice →

A Power Facility May Be Coming Next to the Meta Data Center

A company called Williams wants to build a natural gas power facility on the land next to Eagle Mountain's Meta data center to help power its expansion. The Planning Commission heard the proposal on February 24.

The notable part for nearby residents: Williams is asking for exceptions to standard city rules, including higher noise levels (75 dB vs. the city's normal 65 dB nighttime limit), above-ground power lines, and 10-foot perimeter fencing. We'll share an update once we know how the Commission responded.

View meeting materials →

The City Is Updating Its Long-Term Growth Map

Eagle Mountain is in the early stages of updating the map that guides how land across the city gets used — what becomes housing, what becomes commercial, what stays open space. No decisions have been made yet. If you want to see where things stand and share your input, the city has an online tool for that.

View the draft and share input →

Dog Man Party — TODAY, 4:00–5:00 PM
Eagle Mountain City Library | 1650 E. Stagecoach Run

If you have a Dog Man fan at home, this one is this afternoon. Tickets are required for ages 8–12 and space is limited — check availability now if you're interested.

Check availability →

Family Game Day — Saturday, Feb. 28 | 11:00 AM–1:00 PM
Eagle Mountain Library | 1650 E. Stagecoach Run

A free Saturday morning out with the family. The library is breaking out the board games. Space is limited, so plan to arrive early.

Details →

Cedar Valley Winter Guard Competition — Saturday, Feb. 28 | 9:30 AM
Cedar Valley High School | 1389 Aviator Ave

Cedar Valley students are competing in the UCGC Winter Guard competition right here at home this Saturday. A great chance to cheer on local performers from your own community. Ticketed event.

Details →

Storytime — Saturday, Feb. 28
Eagle Mountain Library | 1650 E. Stagecoach Run

Multiple morning time blocks available for preschool-aged kids. Space is limited.

Details →

Thanksgiving Point Job Fair — Saturday, Feb. 28 | 11:00 AM–3:00 PM
Mountain America Museum of Ancient Life | Lehi

Free to attend. If you or someone you know is in a job search, this is a convenient option just up the road.

Details →

Fiddler on the Roof — Thu.–Sat., Feb. 26–28
The Ruth and Nathan Hale Theater | Pleasant Grove

Running this weekend at The Ruth. Evening shows at 7:30 PM nightly, with a Saturday matinee at 4:00 PM. Ticketed. A classic worth seeing if you've been looking for a reason to go.

Tickets →

Freddy's Is Open — and Your Order Supports a Good Cause
3567 E. Pony Express Pkwy | Ranches Crossing

Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers held its official ribbon cutting on February 23, becoming the first business to open at the new Ranches Crossing development on Pony Express Pkwy.

Through March 18, 10% of frozen custard treat sales will be donated to Early Learning Essentials, a nonprofit that supports early childhood education in our area. If you were already thinking about dessert, now you have a reason to make it Freddy's.

Read more →

Eagle Mountain Academy — Applications Open | First Class: March 4

Ever wonder how Eagle Mountain City actually works? The city is accepting applications for the Spring 2026 Eagle Mountain Academy — a six-week program where residents get behind-the-scenes access to city departments, facility tours, and direct time with city leaders.

Classes run on Wednesday evenings from 6:30–8:30 PM starting next week:

You'll need to commit to attending at least 5 of the 6 sessions. The first class is one week from today.

Apply here →

March 3 — City Council Meeting
4:00 PM work session / 7:00 PM policy session | City Hall
Agenda → | Official notice →

March 5 — City Council Special Session: Water & Sewer Bond Public Hearing
5:30 PM | City Hall — details above.
Official notice →

Jordan Bailey, a teacher at Eagle Mountain's Frontier Middle School, was honored with a RISE Award — Remarkable and Inspiring Service in Education — at the Alpine School District Board of Education meeting on February 24. Congratulations, Jordan!

Several Alpine School District educators, including teachers from the Cedar Valley High School cluster, earned top honors at the Utah Art Education Association's annual awards — taking recognition across nearly every eligibility category. Well done to all!

That's your week, Eagle Mountain. Enjoy the weekend — we'll be back Monday with a look at the week ahead.

See you around,

— Colten, Eagle Mountain Value