Planning Commission Recap, Boys Soccer Senior Night, and Mother’s Day Pre-Orders

Happy last day of April! Colten here.

Dear Lord, is it really the last day of April? You’d think that by now I wouldn’t be surprised how fast time slips by, but I guess not.

Well, before time gets the best of us, let’s see what’s going on as we move into May 2026.

UTILITY BOXCopy a link to this section#

💧 Still no watering yet
Quick reminder that the state's Weekly Lawn Watering Guide still says no watering yet for Eagle Mountain. More from the city.

🏒 Last call for today's Parks and Rec deadlines
Closing tomorrow, Monday 5/1: Street Hockey registration for 6th to 8th grade.
Opening tomorrow, Monday 5/1: Fall Soccer, Full-Year Soccer, Adult Men's and Coed Softball, and Cross Country. Registration page.

CIVIC HIGHLIGHTSCopy a link to this section#

What came out of Tuesday's Planning CommissionCopy a link to this section#

Tuesday's meeting covered the four items I previewed Monday. Here's where each landed:

Spring Run Plaza Master Development Agreement
Forwarded to City Council with a positive recommendation. The commission asked the city to widen the right-turn lane from the new road northbound onto Spring Run Parkway, between the intersection and the service drive, to make traffic flow more smoothly.

Spring Run Plaza Preliminary Plat
Forwarded to City Council with a positive recommendation.

Wildland Urban Interface setback
Forwarded to City Council with a positive recommendation, with two language tweaks: the rule applies to the setback adjacent to the WUI boundary (rather than only the rear setback), and it covers both primary and accessory structures.

Concept Plans amendment
Tabled to May 12.

The three forwarded items still need City Council approval to take effect.

City Council meets Tuesday, May 5Copy a link to this section#

Next Tuesday's council meeting starts with a work session at 4 PM and a policy session at 7 PM. The agenda hasn't been posted yet. I'll cover what's on it in Monday's issue.

THIS WEEK & WEEKENDCopy a link to this section#

Library Craft Day Open House, this afternoon
Bring the family to the library this afternoon, 3 to 5 PM, for a drop-in craft.

Bright Star at CV Theatre, tonight and tomorrow
CV Theatre's spring production of Bright Star, a bluegrass love story set in the Blue Ridge Mountains, runs both nights at 7 PM in the Cedar Valley Auditorium's Little Theatre.
Thursday 4/30 tickets
Friday 5/1 tickets

CVHS Boys Soccer Senior Night, Friday 5/1, 7 PM
The Aviators close out their home soccer season Friday night against Bingham. Senior Night at Cedar Valley.

Worth the Drive: Tulip Festival Spring Social, Saturday 5/2
The Spring Social at Ashton Gardens runs Saturday from 3 to 8 PM. Ticketed evening event within the larger Tulip Festival at Thanksgiving Point.

LOCAL SPOTLIGHTCopy a link to this section#

Mother's Day Pre-Orders: Local Florals + Cake Gift BoxesCopy a link to this section#

Local Eagle Mountain floral designer Sierra Nichols is taking pre-orders for Mother's Day gift boxes through her shop, Cottage Floral Design. Each box pairs a 4-inch two-layer cake (serves 4 to 6) with a fresh floral arrangement in a glass vase, styled and packaged together.

Early bird pricing has been extended through Sunday, May 3. Whether it's for a mom, a grandmother, or someone who deserves something thoughtful, this is a good time to lock in the order.

LOOK AHEADCopy a link to this section#

CVHS Spring Choir, Tuesday 5/5
Two performances at the Cedar Valley Auditorium:
6 PM: Chorus SA & Chorus TB
8 PM: Chamber & Concert Choir

Aviators next week
Tuesday 5/5, 3:30 PM: Varsity Baseball vs. Mountain Ridge (home).

Localscapes class at the library, Thursday 5/7
The Central Utah Water Conservancy District is hosting Localscapes: Creating Your Ideal Utah Yard at the Eagle Mountain Library on Thursday, May 7, from 6 to 7:30 PM. Free.

Frontier Spring Dance Concert, May 6 and 7
Two nights at the Frontier Auditorium, both at 7 PM.

Family Puzzle Day at the library, Saturday 5/9
A relaxed Saturday morning at the library, 11 AM to 1 PM. Family-friendly drop-in.

Worth the Drive: Orem Asian Festival, Saturday 5/9
The 2026 Orem Asian Festival runs Saturday 5/9 from 11 AM to 3:30 PM at The Orchard at University Place. About 25 minutes from Eagle Mountain. Free.

That’s all for today, folks. Thanks so much for your support. I greatly appreciate everyone who’s told a neighbor or two about what I do here. I hope this will continually provide value to you.

See you around,

— Colten