Hey Eagle Mountain!

March snuck up fast, especially after February decided to skip winter entirely. Here's hoping the real March delivers some rain.

This week is a full one. Let's get into it.

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📚 Free Reading Program for Preschoolers
Alpine School District just launched access to the Waterford UPSTART program: a free, at-home digital tool designed to build early literacy skills in kids before they start kindergarten. If you have a little one at home, it's worth checking out. Learn more →

🏛️ City Council Special Session — This Thursday at 5:30 PM
The City Council will meet Thursday evening to consider the issuance of up to $220 million in Water and Sewer Revenue Bonds. This is an important infrastructure decision for the city. I've got the full breakdown in the highlights below. See the agenda →

🎸 Free Live Music Tonight at Village Pizza
Local musician Austin Whitney is playing an acoustic show tonight from 6:00–7:30 PM at Village Pizza right here in Eagle Mountain. It's free! Just a good excuse to grab dinner and support a local business and a local artist in the same trip. Austin Whitney →

Eagle Mountain is growing fast, and so is its commercial footprint. This Tuesday, the City Council will review an amendment to the development agreement for Eagle's Landing: a 53-acre commercial development planned north of Mid Valley Road and east of Pony Express Parkway.

If approved, the project would bring a Smith's Marketplace (roughly 125,000 square feet), a Lowe's Home Improvement Center, and several restaurant pad sites to the area, adding more retail and dining options to a city that has been building out its commercial base steadily over the past few years.

Tuesday's meeting is a development agreement review. There are more steps ahead before any construction begins, but it's a meaningful checkpoint for a project that a lot of residents have been watching.

If you'd like to follow along or attend in person, the City Council Work Session starts at 4:00 PM and the Policy Session begins at 7:00 PM, both at 1650 E Stagecoach Run.
See the agenda→

Eagle Mountain is considering a significant investment in its water and sewer infrastructure. This Thursday (3/5), residents have an opportunity to weigh in before the City Council acts.

The city is looking to issue up to $220 million in Water and Sewer Revenue Bonds to fund critical infrastructure upgrades. During Thursday's City Council Special Session at 5:30 PM, the Council will formally consider moving forward with the project.

Here’s something important to understand: water and sewer revenue bonds are repaid through utility rates, not property taxes. That means the cost of repayment is tied to water and sewer usage over time, rather than added directly to your property tax bill.

Got any questions or concerns? The meeting is open to the public. The Council would be happy to hear your thoughts during the meeting. See the agenda →

If you've been hoping to buy a home in Eagle Mountain, the city may be able to help cover part of your down payment and closing costs.

The city's Mortgage Assistance Program offers up to $25,000 (or 7.5% of the purchase price, whichever is less) as a 0% deferred loan for income-qualified, first-time homebuyers purchasing a primary residence inside Eagle Mountain. The loan is deferred, meaning you don't make monthly payments on it. It's repaid when you sell, refinance, or pay off the home.

Priority for the program goes first to Eagle Mountain-connected public workers: city staff, school district employees, county workers, fire, and water district employees. From there, priority extends to other public servants including teachers, first responders, veterans, and active-duty military. All other qualifying buyers are considered after that.

To be eligible, applicants need to meet credit, income, and debt-to-income guidelines and work with a traditional lender, like FHA, VA, or conventional.

The City Council is reviewing the program's status this Tuesday, which makes it a good time to get familiar with it if you or someone you know might benefit. Learn more →

Read the full program policy here.

This past week gave me one of those moments that reminded me exactly why I started this newsletter.

I attended the Valley Crossroads Chamber of Commerce Gala and got to watch some of the hardest-working small business owners in this area be recognized for what they've built. These aren't just business owners: they're neighbors who are showing up for this community every single day.

Here are five of the businesses honored at the Gala. If you haven't heard of them yet, now's a good time to change that:

GameCraft — A locally owned game shop that doubles as a community hub for board games, tabletop campaigns, and screen-free nights with friends and family.

Inspire Sports — Eagle Mountain's youth sports facility where kids build skills, confidence, and friendships in a fun, fast-paced training environment.

Doggy Doo Removal — Weekly pet-waste pickup for busy families, keeping Eagle Mountain yards cleaner, safer, and a lot more enjoyable.

Cedar Valley Auto & Welding — A long-trusted neighborhood shop in Fairfield/Cedar Valley for honest auto repair and welding help when something finally breaks.

Strides Pediatric Therapy — A full-service pediatric therapy clinic offering OT, PT, speech, mental health, and even equine-assisted services to help kids grow and thrive.

Congratulations to all of the Gala award winners! And a thank you to the Chamber for putting on an event that makes this community a little more connected every year.

Eagle Mountain Is Updating Its Future Land Use Map
The city is in the process of updating its long-range Future Land Use Map, which guides how land across Eagle Mountain may be developed over time. You can follow the process and explore the map here. View the map →

Natural Gas Facility Clears Planning Commission
A natural gas power facility planned near the Meta datacenter received a favorable recommendation from the Planning Commission last week. The project now moves to City Council for final consideration. See the agenda →

🔔 Note: City offices and the library will be closed from 11:30 AM–1:00 PM on Thursday.
More info →

For a full list of library events this week, visit the Eagle Mountain Library calendar →

Thanksgiving Point is hosting a two-day celebration of women and girls in science, technology, engineering, and math. Whether you have a daughter who loves building things, a kid who can't stop asking how everything works, or you just want to spend a weekend doing something a little different, this one is worth the short drive to Lehi.

Tickets are required. See the link below for pricing and registration.
Learn more →

It's a full week, Eagle Mountain. Hope you find something in here that makes it a little easier to stay connected to the city you live in.

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See you around,

— Colten