Eagle Mountain City has been working to find solutions to supply chain issues related to water meter transmitters. The devices, used to digitally capture water utility usage in the city, can malfunction due to construction, soil acidity and the age of the device. “We obviously don’t want any broken transmitters,” says Eagle Mountain Utilities Manager… Read more »
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Fall lawn fertilizing may cause environmental impact
Eagle Mountain residents are asked to stop fertilizing their lawns beginning Nov. 15 and not resume fertilizing until March 1. Larry Diamond, storm drain supervisor for Eagle Mountain City, explains the dangers of fertilizing lawns during this time of year. “The lawn is not going to use the fertilizer,” says Diamond of the cold weather… Read more »
Sheriff’s Office explains speeding enforcement in EM
The Utah County Sheriff’s Office Eagle Mountain division wants residents to have the information necessary to understand traffic and speeding enforcement. Eagle Mountain City perennially contracts its law enforcement services through the Sheriff’s Office. This is done to improve efficiency and for a cost savings to Eagle Mountain residents. Sgt. Spencer Cannon, public information officer… Read more »
Early winter weather prompts snow removal reminders
With winter having arrived somewhat early, it’s a good time to remind residents that vehicles must be moved off the road so the snowplows can clear the roads quickly and efficiently for safe travel. “As our winter storms arrive, please be mindful of the weather outlook and allow extra time for travel,” says Zac Hilton,… Read more »
TMP reviewed by council, additional research underway
Eagle Mountain’s proposed Transportation Master Plan will be receiving some additional research and consideration prior to final approval. During their Sept. 20 meeting, the Eagle Mountain City Council moved to table the Transportation Master Plan after concerns were voiced both by residents and council members on several key aspects of the plan. Once adopted, The… Read more »
EM City relocates departments to improve service
Some of Eagle Mountain City’s departments have recently moved to expanded facilities to accommodate the additional staff that are now needed to adequately provide service to residents. Where local needs used to be effortlessly managed by a handful of employees, the Community Development Department, now at 22 on staff, is ready to assist residents with… Read more »
Touch-a-truck event gives kids close look at City utility vehicles
For kids who love big trucks and other service vehicles, the Touch-a-Truck event hosted by Eagle Mountain City’s Public Library was an unforgettable experience. The Touch-a-Truck event took place on Oct. 6 and featured all the big utility vehicles from the City’s Streets Department. “They had all of the trucks for the streets,” said Mandy… Read more »
Utility rates adjusted in spring cause YoY comparisons by residents
Eagle Mountain City has historically had some of the lowest utility rates in Utah, especially for a City that does not have a secondary (irrigation) water system. The ability to keep rates relatively low is due to several factors. Primarily, Eagle Mountain is a young city and has not required substantial maintenance to its infrastructure…. Read more »
Showtime for the rabbitbrush
These bright yellow blossoms, sometimes mistaken for sagebrush blooms, begin their spectacular show each fall. The curtain only comes down when those blooms become tan, fuzzy seeds amid the cold winter weather entering the stage. Rubber Rabbitbrush (Ericameria naseosa) is widely distributed throughout the western United States. Here in Eagle Mountain, in the sagebrush steppe… Read more »
EM population monitored as elementary school planned for Overland
Eagle Mountain continues to grow in population. To make room, the Alpine School District monitors the number of students in each of its schools and, as a result, constructs new schools to accommodate. This week, Eagle Mountain City officials sat down with Julie King of the Alpine District Board of Education to discuss a new… Read more »