Eagle Mtn. asks UDOT for another snow plow

When there was heavy snow Christmas week, Eagle Mountain City Hall started getting calls from folks complaining that State Road 73 was not plowed and dangerous to drive on.

City staffers explained that SR-73 -- the west-east main road that connects Interstate 15 to Saratoga Springs, Eagle Mountain and points west into Tooele County-- is the responsibility of the Utah Department of Transportation.

After several phone calls and meetings with UDOT, city officials said they are hoping the snow-days problem is solved.

Mayor Heather Jackson said she met Wednesday with David Nazare, a UDOT regional director, about the city's frustrations. She said UDOT only has two snow plows working in the area -- one for Redwood Road (SR-68) and one for SR-73.

Jackson said she is requesting that UDOT add a third plow this winter. In the long term, she is suggesting that UDOT permanently add a third snow play and a UDOT shed with equipment in the area.

UDOT spokesman Adan Carrillo said such ideas are being considered, but it will depend on state funding.

City officials said snow on the road also was a problem last year, and they have offered to sometimes plow if UDOT can't get to it.

GOP Senator Wants Stricter Alcohol Rules

"Senate President Michael Waddoups, R-Taylorsville, says pouring drinks in front of kids makes drinking attractive. He says he'd like to see a physical barrier blocking the view of alcohol at restaurants and the preparation of drinks or have it all moved into a back room." -ksl.com

You've got to be kidding me. I don't drink but this is a pathetic attempt to fix something that doesn't need to be fixed.

Why not ban all soda from being poured in front of children because it makes our kids to hyper or fat.

You can always tell when a new session is open up at the state capitol.

It's like the politicians divide up and one writes an alcohol bill, one writes a bill about the war on Christmas, and one writes a bill about how to be more patriotic.

C'mon! Lets tackle real issues like transportation, improving the economy, etc...

Not how can we expand government oversight.

CNG for Eagle Mtn. Drivers

Just when you thought it was a wise idea to kick that ole' gas guzzler for a Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) vehicle.

You might want to think again.

In December, the Utah Public Service Commission made plans to hike CNG prices 188 percent by Summer.

Shortly after the plan was announced, CNG went from a nation-low $.80 per gallon to $1.14.

By July 1, the price will increase to $1.43.

BTW, don't think that I believe unleaded gasoline prices will stay as low as they have been lately.

I predict the pendulum will swing back even harder, sending gas prices higher than we've ever seen before.

Eagle Mtn. Christmas Tree Pickup

"he city’s public works department is offering help for residents who would like an easy way to dispose of Christmas trees.

Simply put your undecorated tree on the curb in front of your home (not in the gutter or street) from December 30 through January 13 and public works employees will pick up the trees for you." - Eagle Mountain City

Eagle Mtn. Snow Removal Policy

PRIORITY 1 – Arterial roads (Eagle Mountain Blvd, Ranches Parkway, Pony Express Parkway, and Sweetwater Road)

PRIORITY 2 – Collector roads, school zones, hills and curves

PRIORITY 3 – Residential, alleyways, cul-de-sacs

PRIORITY 4 – Unimproved roads

The city owns five plows with salt or sand spreaders and they are all currently in service. Due to the high cost of snow and ice removal, dry pavement should not be expected on all streets in all storms. So far this winter, 483 hours have been spent plowing, with 6,953 miles plowed and 693 tons of salt used.

Home owners are responsible for snow and ice removal on sidewalks. No snow or ice should be removed from private property onto roadways.

Utah Shocks the World

More proof as to why college football is UNWATCHABLE and DISAPPOINTING until there is a playoff system implemented.

Video Courtesy of KSL.com

Eagle Mtn. Gets Prep Sports

"Rockwell Charter High School in Eagle Mountain is presently operating and has a projected enrollment of 225 in the top three grades next fall. The gym is now complete with seating for 800 and softball, baseball and soccer will be played at Nolan Park under contract. Rockwell was accepted for membership in 2A Region 14 but will play only junior varsity games for the next school year." - Daily Herald

Once Eagle Mountain gets its first non-charter public high school and some of the kids in Eagle Mountain are of high school age, Eagle Mountain will be reeling in the state champions for years to come.