Council Member· 2024-2027
Melissa Clark
Eagle Mountain City
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- Meetings spoken in
- 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)(General)
energy infrastructure zoning
The proposal aims to attract energy infrastructure investment to the city.
Transmission Line Code and Overlay Zone
Potential city financial liability for excess utility construction costs if local design requirements are imposed.
construction impact
Your wallet might feel the pinch with potential property tax hikes to pay for all this growth.
employee conduct policy
The stipend will be set annually based on the city's current contract rates to ensure no additional cost to taxpayers.
open space preservation
The city is contributing approximately $220,000-$230,000 in support.
nuclear energy zoning
Unknown at this time.
utility rates
Residents may see changes in their monthly utility bills.
nuclear reactor zoning
It's unclear how this will affect city finances, but it could mean big changes down the road.
city manager appointment
No immediate financial impacts are mentioned, but a new manager could mean shifts in spending.
nuclear energy debate
This could mean big bucks for the city, but also potentially huge costs if something goes wrong.
public art policy
The city could face costly legal battles or expensive removal fees depending on how they decide to handle these statues.
land acquisition for data center
This could mean a boost to the local economy with new jobs and tax revenue, but we'll have to see the final details.
civic board consolidation
It's unclear if this will save the city cash or just make it harder to get things done.
nuclear energy exploration
This could mean big changes to our energy bills down the line, but it's too early to say if it's good or bad.
land dispute lawsuit
If the city loses, we could be on the hook for millions in legal fees and damages.
annexation for nuclear energy
This could bring tons of new jobs and tax revenue, but also means big upfront costs for the city.
lawsuit over rodeo grounds
This lawsuit could cost taxpayers a bundle if the city loses.
nuclear power proposal
This could mean big changes to our energy bills down the line, but it's too early to tell if it's good or bad.
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 (8)
Recorded while Clark was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
RESOLUTION - A Resolution of Eagle Mountain City, Utah, Approving a Separation Agreement and General Release.
RESOLUTION - A Resolution of Eagle Mountain City, Utah, Approving a Separation Agreement and General Release
Approval of General Plan Amendment for Moderate Income Housing
Amending the General Plan for Eagle Mountain's Annexation Policy Declaration
Water Use and Preservation Plan General Plan Appendix
General Plan Amendment for Moderate Income Housing
Item 7.A. - General Water Use and Preservation Plan Amendment
Voting record (19)(General)
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