Hey Eagle Mountain! Colten here.

I've really been enjoying this weather and I hope you have too. There are plenty of chances this week to get out and enjoy it. Let's jump into it.

🎒 No school today. Teacher Work Day across Alpine School District.

📋 Big civic week ahead. The Planning Commission meets Tuesday and the City Council holds a Special Session Wednesday. Details below.

🏘️ Neighborhood Listening Tour tonight. An informal session where residents can connect with City Council members. No official business or votes. Monday 3/23, 6:00-8:00 PM at the Willow Springs Clubhouse (3397 E Ridge Route Rd). Public notice here.

⚽ Spring sports registration deadline. Track & Field and Pickleball closes Monday 3/31. Register here.

The Planning Commission meets Tuesday and the City Council holds a Special Session Wednesday. Here's what's on the agenda.

The city's partnership with Utah Youth Soccer expires after this spring. The Council will discuss Wednesday whether to bring youth soccer in-house or issue a new contract.

Going in-house could mean lower registration fees for families. Right now, hundreds of Eagle Mountain residents leave the city to play elsewhere. Lower fees and better fields are designed to bring them back.

Competitive club leagues would still rent local field space.

Staff is asking for Council direction Wednesday night. If they go the contract route, the Request For Proposal (RFP) goes out March 26 with responses due April 14.

What you can do: Attend the Special City Council Session on Wednesday, March 25 at 7:00 PM at 1650 E Stagecoach Run and share your opinions. You can also follow this link to submit a public comment. View the full agenda here.

The Council will revisit the 5th Amendment to the Overland Master Development Agreement on Wednesday. A 53-acre parcel north of Mid Valley Road has been sold to a commercial developer working directly with Kroger.

As a reminder, the center would include a Smith's Marketplace, a Lowe's, four additional retailers, and several smaller retail spaces. The agreement includes infrastructure tax incentives to make the project viable. Without them, the upfront road and utility costs would likely stall the project.

This item was tabled on March 3. It returns Wednesday.

What you can do: Review the agenda and attend the Policy Session at 7:00 PM on March 25. Feel free to make a public comment during the public portion of the meeting, or share your opinion via this link. You can also view the agenda here.

Planning Commission Tuesday. Two items on the agenda: 1) A public hearing on a code change that would require better screening of outdoor AC units on future apartment buildings. This is a public hearing, so residents can weigh in. 2) A "Health in All Policies" training on how the way the city zones and builds affects resident health. Work Session at 5:30 PM, Policy Session at 6:30 PM, Tuesday 3/24 at 1650 E Stagecoach Run. View the agenda here.

Gateway Park. Scot Hazard presents the long-range land-use plan during Wednesday's City Council work session at 4:00 PM. Early-stage, but this is where open space priorities take shape.

QTS construction hours. The Council may vote Wednesday on extended construction hours at the QTS site. Residents near the corridor should review the agenda.

Hidden Hollow. On Wednesday's consent agenda: a "value-in-kind" agreement with Cadence Homes for enhanced park features and trails in the Hidden Hollow development.

Eagle Mountain Academy. Free session on how the city works. Wednesday 3/25, 6:30-8:30 PM. This week's session will most likely meet at the Public Works Building (2565 N Pony Express Pkwy), but reach out to the city to confirm. Details here.

Budget preview. A preliminary FY 2026-2027 outlook will be discussed during the Council's 4:00 PM work session Wednesday.

Senior Food Game Night. Free dinner and games tonight, 5:00-6:00 PM at the Eagle Mountain Senior Center (1632 E Heritage Drive). Details here.

District JHS Intermediate Choir Festival. A district-wide junior high music showcase at Frontier Middle School on Tuesday, March 24. Details here.

District Intermediate Band Festival. Also at Frontier Middle School, Thursday, March 26 from 3:45-10:45 PM. Details here.

Overland Community Boutique Spring Market. A vendor market at The Barn at Overland, Friday and Saturday (March 27-28). Local artisans and boutiques. A nice chance to shop local heading into the weekend. I couldn’t find a direct link, but check out their Facebook page here.

Youth and Teen Egg Hunts at Cory Wride Park. Eagle Mountain's annual egg hunts are Saturday, March 28 at Cory B. Wride Memorial Park (5806 Pony Express Parkway). The Youth Hunt starts at 10:00 AM with thousands of eggs on the ground. Fair warning: the eggs are usually gone within minutes. Arrive by 9:15 AM to grab a good spot. The Teen Hunt follows later that evening. DJ starts at 8:00 PM, hunt begins at 9:00 PM. Details here.

Family Game Day at the library. Saturday, March 28, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM. Free, drop-in. Space is limited. Details here.

Spring sports: last call before registration closes. Youth Track & Field and Pickleball registration both close Monday, March 31. Don't miss it. Register at the City Sports Portal.

I might be a weirdo, but I enjoy putting these newsletters together. And I love that I get to help my neighbors better connect with their community. I’d love to hear from you and learn more about what you’re looking for from these newsletters. Reply to this email to send me a note or email [email protected].

See you around,

— Colten