Council Member· 2024-2027
Melissa Clark
Eagle Mountain City
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- 73
- Total speaking time
- 19:00:01
- Avg per meeting
- 15:37
- Segments
- 19743
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Council Member Melissa Clark on the recordAI-generated · 13 meetingsCouncil Member Melissa Clark consistently prioritizes long-term fiscal responsibility, rigorous infrastructure planning, and proactive communication with residents regarding city growth and budget constraints. Her tenure has been defined by a focus on land-use policies that emphasize commercial buffers, specific housing styles for seniors, and the enforcement of original development agreements to protect community expectations. Beyond fiscal and development oversight, she has actively advocated for increased public safety staffing, the efficient allocation of city resources for youth and utility programs, and improved transparency in reporting and grant accessibility for local organizations.
Top issues during term (20)(Development)
Development Amenity Changes
The city may implement a nominal application fee to cover administrative costs.
Slope Development Regulations
Property owners may face higher costs for engineering and permits for taller walls.
Commercial Design Standards and Landscaping
Homeowners choosing artificial turf will incur private installation costs.
City Growth Management
None directly specified, though future tax base and growth potential are at stake.
city growth and development
The change impacts future tax revenue streams by moving from industrial to residential land use.
Drive-Through Development Standards
Generates commercial economic activity and fee revenue.
Spring Run Plaza Preliminary Plat
No immediate financial impact is noted, as the decision was to table the item for further review.
Economic Development and Higher Education Partnerships
Targeted economic development will diversify the city's commercial tax base and generate long-term employment opportunities.
Commercial Development and Infrastructure
Poor planning could lead to massive budget shortfalls for road and utility maintenance.
City Growth and Strategic Planning
Will shape future budget allocations and capital project prioritization over the next decade.
Impact of Commercial Development
Increased commercial activity necessitates greater law enforcement presence and response, potentially requiring additional funding for services.
Retail Infrastructure Financing
The agreement dictates how incremental property tax revenue is collected and remitted for the project.
zoning for energy development
The financial impact is currently unknown as no specific projects are proposed.
Parks, Trails, and Open Space Master Plan
Varies by project, utilizing existing grants, RAP tax dollars, and potential sponsorships.
Chapel Addition Concept Plan
Potential need for city property disposal and future infrastructure considerations.
Firefly Townhomes Development
Potential increase in property tax revenue from new homes.
Moved or seconded (40)
Motions Clark personally put forward or seconded. Attribution comes from the minutes; where the minutes name somebody we cannot match to the roster we leave it out rather than guess, so this is a floor, not a total.
- secondedwithdrawn2026-04-21
Disposal of Utah County Parcel #46:536:0430
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 4-02026-03-25
Councilmember Whiting moved to adjourn the meeting at 7:59 PM.
- movedpassed 4-02026-03-25
Resolution 13.A: QTS-SLC1 Extended Construction Hours
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 4-02026-03-25
Councilmember Clark moved to approve the Consent Agenda with the exclusion of Items 10.A., 10.B., and 12.A., to be voted on separately, and with Item 13.A. removed and placed under…
- movedpassed 3-02026-03-25
Councilmember Clark moved to approve the remaining items on the Consent Agenda, specifically Items 10.A., 10.B., and 12.A.
- secondedpassed2026-03-03
Table Fencing Code Amendment
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2026-03-03
Jessie Southworth - Three-year Term, April 2026 through March 2029
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed2026-02-17
Councilmember Clark moved to adjourn the meeting at 10:11 PM.
- secondedpassed2026-02-03
ORDINANCE - An Ordinance of Eagle Mountain City, Utah, Amending the Eagle Mountain Municipal Code Section 2.45 regarding Youth Council. BACKGROUND: (Presented by Natalie Winterton) The proposed ordinance updates the Youth Council Code to allow the Eagle Mountain Youth Council to select their Youth
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed2026-01-20
ORDINANCE - An Ordinance of Eagle Mountain City, Utah, Repealing and Replacing Eagle Mountain Municipal Code Section 2.10 regarding Power and Duties of Mayor. BACKGROUND: (Presented by Councilmembers Rich Wood and Brett Wright) The proposed Ordinance would restore all executive power to the six-memb
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed2026-01-20
Councilmember Clark moved to table Public Comment to later in the meeting
- secondedpassed2026-01-20
ORDINANCE / PUBLIC HEARING - An Ordinance of Eagle Mountain City, Utah, Amending the Eagle Mountain Municipal Code Sections 15.80, 17.10, 17.25, 17.100 regarding Slope Development. BACKGROUND: (Presented by Senior Planner, Robert Hobbs) A proposed code
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 5-02026-01-20
ADJOURNMENT MOTION: Councilmember Wright moved to adjourn the meeting at 10:15 PM. Councilmember Gray seconded the motion
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed2026-01-06
Fencing/Screening Ordinance Amendment
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 3-22026-01-06
Hidden Hollow Amenity Exchange (Minor) Site Plan Amendment
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2025-12-16
ORDINANCE / PUBLIC HEARING - An Ordinance of Eagle Mountain City, Utah, Amending the Eagle Mountain Municipal Code 16.05 and 17.05 Newspaper Amendment BACKGROUND: (
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 3-02025-12-16
Master Site Plan - Firefly NPA 9 A
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2025-12-16
to approve the Consent Agenda removing items 12.A. and 13.A. to be discussed during the regularly scheduled items.
- secondedpassed2025-12-02
Landscaped area definition: Improved areas of the property that incorporate all the completed features of the landscape. Landscaped area does not include footprints of buildings or structures, sidewalks, driveways, parking lots, and other non-irrigated areas intentionally left undeveloped
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed2025-11-18
Councilmember Clark moved to adjourn to a Closed Session for the purpose of discussion of pending or reasonably imminent litigation; the character, professional competence, or phys…
Decisions during term (49)
Recorded while Clark was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Corrigan Farms Development Agreement Recommendation
RESOLUTION - A Resolution of Eagle Mountain City, Utah, Approving the Second Amendment to the Brylee Farms Phase B Development Agreement
Brylee Farms Phase B Development Agreement Second Amendment
Fifth Amendment to Overland Master Development Agreement
Eagle Mountain Chapel and Recreation Building Development Agreement
Approval of Second Amendment to Triumph Master Development Agreement
Table Eagle Mountain Chapel and Recreation Building Development Agreement
Brylee Townhomes Development Agreement First Amendment Recommendation
Stadion Development Agreement First Amendment Recommendation
Triumph Master Development Agreement 2nd Amendment
Eagle Quest East Master Development Agreement Second Amendment
ORDINANCE/PUBLIC HEARING - An Ordinance of Eagle Mountain, Utah, Approving the Horizon Master Development Plan.
Approval of May 5, 2026 Redevelopment Agency Meeting Minutes
Denial of WUI Residential Development Standards Ordinance
Flagship Homes Development Agreement
ORDINANCE/PUBLIC HEARING - An Ordinance of Eagle Mountain City, Utah, Amending Eagle Mountain Municipal Code Chapter 17.10.030 Definitions and 17.25.040 Residential Development Standards.
Spring Run Plaza Master Development Agreement Amendment
Voting record (101)(Development)
Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.