How to Participate in Public Meetings
Community members are encouraged to participate during Eagle Mountain City Council and Planning Commission meetings. Public comment provides residents with an opportunity to share their thoughts, concerns, and ideas directly with elected and appointed officials.
Public Comment
Public comment provides residents with an opportunity to address the Eagle Mountain City Council or Planning Commission during a public meeting. Community members may share feedback, ask questions, express concerns, or provide input on matters that affect the community.
Public Comment vs. Public Hearings
Public comment is separate from a public hearing.
If you would like to speak about an item that is not listed on the meeting agenda, you may do so during the public comment portion of the meeting.
If you wish to speak about a specific item that appears on the agenda, please wait until that agenda item is called. The Mayor will invite public comments during the designated public hearing or public comment period for that item, if applicable. This helps ensure comments are received at the appropriate time as part of the official meeting process.
If you are unsure when to speak, City staff will be happy to assist you before the meeting begins.
How to Submit a Public Comment
Residents may participate in public comment by submitting their comments online before the meeting or by attending the meeting in person.
Online Submission
Public comments may be submitted online before the meeting begins. Online submissions must be received by 4:00 PM on the day of the meeting.
The online Public Comment Form requests your:
- Name
- Phone number
- Email address
- Mailing address
- Meeting date
- Whether your comment concerns a specific agenda item
Once a meeting has begun, electronic public comment submissions are no longer accepted. If you arrive after the meeting has started, please complete a paper Public Comment Form at City Hall.
In Person
Residents may also provide public comment by attending the meeting at Eagle Mountain City Hall, 1650 E. Stagecoach Run.
Before the meeting begins, complete a paper Public Comment Form and submit it to the City Recorder. Forms are available on the wall of the recording booth at the back of the City Council Chambers.
Speaking During the Meeting
After submitting a Public Comment Form, the Mayor will invite speakers to the podium when it is their turn.
To provide everyone with an opportunity to participate:
- Individual speakers are limited to three (3) minutes, unless otherwise authorized by the Mayor.
- Community groups should designate one spokesperson, who may speak for up to three (3) minutes.
- A 30-second warning will be given before your time expires, and “time” will be announced when your allotted time has ended.
- Each person may provide one public comment and one comment during each public hearing topic. If time permits, the Mayor may allow additional comments.
Meeting Guidelines
To help meetings remain respectful and orderly:
- Wait to be recognized by the Mayor before approaching the podium.
- Speak into the microphone so your comments are included in the official meeting recording.
- Comments from the audience are not permitted while another person is speaking, as the recording system only captures audio from the podium.
- Signs and applause are not permitted during the meeting.
- Individuals may video record the proceedings as long as they do not disrupt the meeting.
City Council and Planning Commission meetings are recorded and typically posted to the City’s website within 48 hours.
Accessibility
Meetings are typically held at Eagle Mountain City Hall. If you require reasonable accommodations to participate, please contact the City Recorder’s Office at 801-789-6611 at least three working days before the meeting.
Eagle Mountain City values public participation and encourages residents to engage in the local government process. Your input helps inform decisions and contributes to open and transparent local government.