Hey Eagle Mountain. Colten here.
How many of you saw the fire in Saratoga earlier this week? The fact that it’s hot, dry, and windy is a bit concerning to me, but I’ve got something to say about that below.
Here’s what’s going on this week.
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UTILITY BOX
🌤 This week's weather
Thu 11 — ☀️ 77°/48°, sunny
Fri 12 — ☀️ 88°/54°, sunny
Sat 13 — ☀️ 88°/55°, sunny
Sun 14 — ☀️ 86°/54°, sunny
🚧 Chip seal starts Monday
June 15–19 on 16000 West, Pony Express Parkway, 4000 North, and Tyson Parkway. Plan ahead if you travel those roads. Details
💥 Tooele Army Depot
If you hear booms or feel ground vibrations on weekday afternoons, it’s not a local emergency but military operations. Runs Monday–Thursday, 11 AM–6 PM through October 31. Weekly schedule on TEAD's Facebook page or call 435-833-3300.
🌿 Lawn watering guide — This week's recommended schedule
WILDFIRE WARNING
Stage 1 fire restrictions are now in effect on land outside city limits in Utah County.
Last weekend, two wildfires broke out on Lake Mountain in Saratoga Springs, both started by target shooting. The first burned 175 acres and forced evacuations near the Saratoga Springs Temple. The second ignited the following day nearby.
The restrictions don't apply inside Eagle Mountain, but the city is asking residents to follow them anyway. Fire doesn't stop at a boundary line.
What's restricted on land outside city limits:
Open fires outside approved campgrounds or home fire pits
Smoking near dry vegetation
Fireworks, tracer ammo, and exploding targets
Off-road engines or equipment without a spark arrestor (a device that prevents engine sparks from escaping)
Violations can result in up to six months in jail and a $1,000 fine.
If you're heading out to shoot:
Use a clear dirt backstop
Avoid hot, windy days
Know whether you're on city land or outside it
AT CITY HALL
June 16 property tax hearing — five days away
The city's proposed property tax increase moves to a public hearing next Monday. This is the last Thursday issue before it happens.
June 16 — Interim budget public hearing, City Council Chambers, 7 PM
August 6 — Truth in Taxation hearing
August 18 — Final vote
You can submit written comments now. Past coverage is in the issue archive.
Planning Commission recap — June 9
Three items advanced from Tuesday's meeting:
Senior Housing Overlay Zone — the commission voted to recommend the new 55+ zoning framework to City Council. It still needs Council approval before it takes effect. The framework would make it easier to build age-restricted housing — single-level homes, twin homes, duplexes, and rambler-style condos — so long-term residents have options to downsize without leaving Eagle Mountain.
Area 7 Annexation — the city is considering adding a new area of land to Eagle Mountain's boundaries, southeast toward Utah Lake. A key reason: recently discovered rare earth mineral deposits in the Lake Mountains. The commission took public comment Tuesday. FYI, no one submitted any. Residents have until approximately June 19 to submit written feedback to [email protected]. The proposal returns for another public hearing before going to City Council.
Annexation Map: This map identifies areas that can be considered for potential annexation into Eagle Mountain City. Source: Agenda Packet from the June 09, 2026 Planning Commission Meeting, pg. 37.
Consolidated fee schedule — the commission also recommended approval of updated building permit and inspection fees. These head to City Council next and are not yet in effect.
THIS WEEKEND
PRCA Rodeo — tonight through Saturday
Three nights of rodeo action to close out Pony Express Days.
June 11, 12, 13 — 7 PM nightly
Pony Express Memorial Arena, 4447 Major Street
🌮 Food Truck Rally — tonight, 6–9 PM, Cory Wride Memorial Park
🥕 Farmers Market — Saturday, June 13, 9 AM–1 PM, Cory Wride Memorial Park
WORTH THE DRIVE
Tonight (Thursday) — The Nerd runs through June 15 at the Bluffdale City Park Outdoor Stage; 8 PM; free; bring a chair. Details
Through Saturday — Saratoga Splash Days wraps up this weekend with a grand parade and fireworks on Saturday, June 13; free. Schedule
Friday–Saturday — Fork Fest 2026 at Art Dye Park in American Fork, June 12–13; music and arts; ticketed. Details
Saturday — Pleasant Grove Strawberry Days opens Saturday on Main Street; free entry. Details
Through June 19 — The Sound of Music continues nightly at Rosecrest Pavilion in Herriman; outdoor theater; ticketed. Details
Coming June 22–27 — The Man Who Came to Dinner at Bluffdale City Park Outdoor Stage; 8 PM nightly; free; bring a chair. A reader tipped me off to this one. Thanks, Lindsey! Details
LOOKING AHEAD
Movie in the Park — June 19, June 26, and July 10; all at 9 PM at Silverlake Amphitheater. Full schedule
Silverlake Amphitheater. Souce: Ty Wilde Eagle Mountain Utah REAL ESTATE YouTube Channel
Fossils & Geology with Hutchings Museum — Thursday, June 18; 10:15–10:45 AM; Cory Wride Memorial Park. The Hutchings Museum brings fossils and rocks out into the community for a hands-on look. Details
Kids STEAM Lab — Thursday, June 18; 4–5 PM; Walden Park; ages 8–12. This month: keeping a water balloon from bursting when dropped from a ladder. Details
COMMUNITY RESOURCES
Free summer meals — Eagle Mountain locations
All kids 18 and under. No ID or registration required.
Utah Food Bank — two Eagle Mountain locations
Nolan Park, 7862 Tinamous Rd — Mon–Fri, 10:30–11:30 AM; through August 7
Cory Wride Memorial Park, 5806 Pony Express Pkwy — Mon–Fri, 12:30–1:30 PM; through August 7
No service June 19, July 3, or July 24. Meals eaten on-site.
ASD Summer Meals — Mountain Trails Elementary
3951 N Wood Rd — Breakfast 8–9 AM / Lunch 11:30 AM–12:30 PM
Weekdays through June 26. No income qualification needed.
Boys & Girls Club of Utah County
Free meals at several Utah County locations starting June 29
Free job assistance — every Wednesday
The Utah Department of Workforce Services offers free, walk-in employment help every Wednesday. No appointment needed.
That’s it for this week. Know someone who'd find this useful? Pass it along.
See you around,
— Colten
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