MARCH 2021
MAYOR’S MESSAGE This month marks the 1-year anniversary of Covid-19 rearing its ugly head in our community. The impact to our public and private lives is still hard to imagine, even after living through it. We’re all chomping at the bit to get our schools and businesses open, share a dinner with family and friends, attend a concert or play and simply gather in public spaces free of the anxiety we have endured for months. For the first time we are discussing various scenarios that contemplate a return to “normal”. The curve is trending in our favor. Thousands of vaccines are being delivered each and every day; the latest press release anticipating full delivery by the end of July. As the daily positivity rates continue to subside and vaccinations increase we can catch a glimmer of light at the end of this dark tunnel. The City is now evaluating the scenarios that will allow us to transition back to normal operations.
This includes reviewing how to safely and responsibly bring our employees back to a full on-site staffing model, summer activities, when to open meeting spaces, the 4th of July celebration, the free Summer Concert Series… We are a ways away from making any final decisions, but it’s nice to focus on these issues with a renewed sense of optimism. 2020 started with Covid, followed by an earthquake, riots, a windstorm and an election that tore at the fabric of our community--- It’s been a year!! I know we all crave a return to normal. Though we’re gaining the upper hand, the virus is still out there. Until it’s under control we must continue to be diligent. Wear your mask when social distancing cannot be maintained, wash your hands and continue to avoid large crowds. We have come too far, endured so much; let’s finish strong! Be Safe and Be Kind, Rob Dahle, Mayor
3900 S Construction Update 3900 South reconstruction between Wasatch Boulevard and 2300 East began on Monday, Feb. 15, and will continue through late 2021. Crews will start on the east end of the project limits at Wasatch Boulevard and work west toward 2300 East. WHAT TO EXPECT: • Daytime work activities (sunrise to sunset) • Reduced speed limit • Lane closures and width restrictions • Increased noise, dust and vibration
• Sidewalk closures • Street parking limitations • Traffic delays • Periodic driveway access restrictions
Residents and drivers are encouraged to plan for delays on 3900 South and use an alternate route when possible to avoid construction activities. To learn more about the 3900 South Improvements project or to sign up for email updates, please email 3900southproject@gmail.com or call (801) 509-6639. You can visit the city website more project information. Construction activities are weather-dependent and subject to change.
Highland Dr Intersection Project to Start in March The City of Holladay has spent several years planning, designing, funding, and acquiring private property to widen four intersections on Highland Drive to accommodate dedicated left turn lanes at Spring Lane, Lakewood Dr., Walker Lane and Fardown Ave. These new turn-lanes will improve traffic flow and enhance safety along the Highland Drive corridor. The project not only includes the addition of new left-hand turns lanes but will also relocate an existing crosswalk from the middle of the block on Highland Drive just south of Fardown Ave. to the Fardown Ave. intersection. The relocated crosswalk will feature a new overhead pedestrian signal to help people
cross the street more safely. As part of the project, a row of large trees will be removed from the east side of Highland Dr. just north of Fardown Ave. Like many Cottonwood trees of this age, these trees are not in good health. A new row of maple trees will be planted to offset the removed trees. We are excited to announce that construction of the Highland Drive Intersections Project will begin mid-March 2021 and be completed by mid to late summer. Please exercise caution and patience in the work zones. For more information, please contact the project hotline at (844) 452-6200 or email holladayintersections@gmail.com.
MARCH 2021
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Questions about the Proposed Holladay Crossroads Zone By Dan Gibbons, Holladay City Council District 5 What is the Holladay Crossroads Zone? Holladay Crossroads (“HCR”) is a new zone proposed by the Holladay Planning Commission for commercial properties on Highland Drive in the area of 6200 South, Van Winkle Expressway and Vine Street. The concept is to permit the development, over time, of a mixed use development compatible with the nearby residential neighborhoods and creating a walkable, aesthetically uniform place of “arrival” in this key corner of Holladay. Whose idea is this, anyway? This is an idea many years in the making. The concept is found in both Holladay’s General Plan and in the Small Area Master Plan adopted years ago for this section of Highland Drive. The concept was fine-tuned over the past two years by the Planning Commission and is now being considered by the City Council. Public hearings have been held at every stage of the process. Why change anything? When Holladay incorporated in 1999 we inherited a commercial strip mall built under the old Salt Lake County zoning laws. There have been many problems over the years, including the operation of a tavern close to nearby residences, differing building standards and designs, and misaligned driveways. The HCR, over time, would remedy these and many other problems. How do the neighbors feel about it? Many neighbors, like me, are generally agreeable to the concept, but adamantly oppose the maximum building height of 65 feet
proposed by the Planning Commission. My recommendation (which I believe the City Council will follow) is as follows: • Limit building height within 200 feet of residential property lines to 32 feet (35 feet is currently allowed). • Allow a maximum building height of 45 feet (3 stories) south of 6200 South (similar to the IHC building across the street) • Allow a maximum building height of 58 feet (4 stories) north of 6200 South (similar to the office building on Van Winkle and Vine Street). If this zone is created will all of the properties be automatically rezoned? No. The HCR is merely a new zoning designation. Individual commercial property owners would have to apply to have their properties rezoned as HCR. If the zone is created, how long will it take for it to be redeveloped? Many years, even decades. Will city funds be used for any redevelopment? No. Any final thoughts? I live within about 200 feet of the proposed HCR and thus have a great interest to make sure this is done right. If the height issues discussed above are addressed, as well as other minor issues, I’m strongly in favor. I’m convinced the HCR will make life better—not worse—for nearby residents, as well as provide an economically viable and attractive gateway for Holladay City.
Rob Dahle, Mayor rdahle@cityofholladay.com 801-580-3056 Sabrina Petersen, District 1 spetersen@cityofholladay.com 801-859-9427 Matt Durham, District 2 mdurham@cityofholladay.com 801-999-0781 Paul Fotheringham, District 3 pfotheringham@cityofholladay.com 801-424-3058 Drew Quinn, District 4 dquinn@cityofholladay.com 801-272-6526 Dan Gibbons, District 5 dgibbons@cityofholladay.com 385-215-0622 Gina Chamness, City Manager gchamness@cityofholladay.com
PUBLIC MEETINGS: City Council – first and third Thursday of the month at 6 p.m. Planning Commission – first and third Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m.
CITY OFFICES: Mon-Fri. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. • 801-272-9450 4580 South 2300 East • Holladay, UT 84117
Holladay History –The Santa Ana Casto Home Santa Ana Casto built this home in 1870 for his wife Mary and their family. For many decades it was located at 2731 Casto Lane and surrounded by the flowers that the Casto family was noted for. This picture was taken in 1897. It is now located on the northwest corner of the city Hall property. It is hoped that it can be furnished as a visitor site in the future. One day Santa Ana had returned from a shopping trip into Salt Lake City, 12 miles away. As he pulled up in his buggy, he noticed a group of people waiting on his porch. They came over and asked where his wife Mary was. He sat on the wagon seat for a long moment in deep thought, then looked up and said slowly, “well, I b’lieve I left her in town.” The record doesn’t mention what she said when he went back and retrieved her. (This and similar stories are available in the Holladay-Cottonwood Places and Faces Book and other documents available from the Holladay Historical Commission.)
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Good water quality is integral to a healthy environment and for maintaining a clean groundwater drinking source. Did you know that keeping your car well maintained helps to prevent stormwater pollution? Water runoff from streets, parking lots and driveways picks up oil and grease dripped from cars and metals from spilled fuels. These chemicals flow to the storm drains and into creeks, Jordan River, and Great Salt Lake, harming the fish and aquatic life. Oil and grease, for example, clog fish gills and block oxygen from entering the water. Clean up drips with cat litter or absorbent pads.
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March Resolve to be More Prepared: SHELTERING By Julie Harvey Municipal Emergency Management Planner The goal for March is to know how to respond safely when instructions are given to evacuate or take shelter. In a disaster you may be asked to either evacuate or shelter-in-place. In the excitement of an emergency, it can be difficult to focus on what you are doing. Know what to do to keep your family safe. Practice your earthquake and fire safety plans. If your family has practiced, they will be more comfortable doing it when the emergency actually happens.
Visit the Do 1 Thing ® website for information on any or all of the three actions they suggest you take in March: 1- Identify the best place to shelter in your home during a storm; 2- Learn how to safely shelter in place; and, 3- Make a Go Bag for emergency sheltering. The Salt Lake County area program “Schools Aid Families in Emergencies (S.A.F.E.) Neighborhoods” also encourages families to have a Go Bag, called a 96-hour kit on the website. The S.A.F.E. Neighborhoods program activates during a catastrophic disaster such as a massive earthquake, when transportation, communications, and other basic services will be disrupted. Regardless of the scope of the disaster, individuals and families are always encouraged to have a 96-hour kit and emergency plan ready. Visit the S.A.F.E. Neighborhoods website https://www.safeutah. org/about to learn more about the program. These two websites provide extra information and ideas on sheltering and being prepared to shelter safely.
Do 1 Thing-Sheltering: https://do1thing.com/topics/sheltering Ready.gov Shelter: https://www.ready.gov/shelter
Share Share aa comment, comment, ask ask aa question. question. The Holladay City Council kicked-off a 8-month The Holladay City Council kicked-off a 8-month process to consider a property tax increase as part process to consider a property tax increase as of the fiscal year 2021-22 annual budget. The part of the fiscal year 2021-22 annual The Council Members hosted two townbudget. hall sessions in Council Members hosted two town hall sessions February to present background information andin February to present background information and hear questions and comments from residents.More hear questions and comments from residents.More outreach events are planned in the coming months. outreach events are planned in the coming months. If you missed the February town halls, you can view If you missed the February town halls, you can view a combined video of the two sessions on a combined video of the two sessions on www.holladay20.com/propertytax. www.holladay20.com/propertytax. Residents questions at at Residentscan canshare sharecomments comments and and questions anytime visit anytimethroughout throughoutthe the process. process. Simply Simply visit www.holladay20.com, click on the "contact" menu www.holladay20.com, click on the "contact" menu button, and complete the comment form. button, and complete the comment form.
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MARCH 2021
COVID – 19 Vaccine Questions Hello, Holladay! With March here, it is coming closer and closer for general population to be eligible to receive a Covid-19 vaccine. As a firefighter, I get many questions about the Covid vaccine as most of us have already received ours. Below are some frequently asked questions and answers provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
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What are the most common side effects after getting a Covid-19 vaccine? After getting vaccinated, you may have some side effects, which are normal signs that your body is building protection. The most common side effects are pain and swelling in the arm where you received the shot. In addition, you may have fever, chills, tiredness, and headache. These side effects may affect your ability to do daily activities, but they should go away in a few days. Learn more about what to expect after getting a COVID-19 vaccine. If I have already had Covid-19 and recovered, do I still need to get vaccinated? Yes, you should be vaccinated regardless of whether you already had COVID-19. That’s because experts do not yet know how long you are protected from getting sick again after recovering from COVID-19. Even if you have already recovered from COVID-19, it is possible—although rare—that you could be infected with the virus that causes COVID-19 again. Do I need to wear a mask and avoid close contact with others if I have received 2 doses of the vaccine? Yes. To protect yourself and others, follow these recommendations: • Wear a mask over your nose and mouth • Stay at least 6 feet away from others • Avoid crowds • Avoid poorly ventilated spaces • Wash your hands often These are just some of the questions we receive regularly. Whether you plan to get vaccinated or not, it is always good to stay informed. More information can be found on the cdc.gov website and https://coronavirus.utah.gov/ Thanks, and stay safe, Holladay! Dan
GOLF CARTS At the Unified Police Department, we regularly receive calls or complaints about golf carts. The complaints range from adults driving on the road, to reckless driving, to younger children driving alone and even younger children driving with several of their friends hanging off the sides of the golf cart. In May of 2020 the Utah State law changed on golf carts. In summary, the first part of the new law states that a municipality may, by ordinance, allow a person to operate a golf cart on specified highways under the jurisdiction of that municipality. However, a person may not operate a golf cart on a highway unless authorized by that municipality. Lastly, if a municipality authorizes golf carts on a highway, they must specify which highways they can be operated on, who may operate a golf cart and the hours they can be driven. More information can be found in section 41-6a-1510 of the Utah Code Annotated. So, what does this statute mean? It means that unless a municipality or a city has a specific ordinance allowing a golf cart to be driven on the road they cannot be driven on public streets, even by a licensed driver. The City of Holladay does not have an ordinance governing the use of golf carts on our streets, so that means they cannot be driven on any public streets within the city. The UPD will be working closely with the City of Holladay and will be taking a proactive approach to educate the community on this new law. Please help us by not driving golf carts on the public streets. In the end, our goal is to keep everyone safe. We want to work together to keep Holladay a great and safe community to live, work and recreate.
A friendly reminder from Salt Lake County Animal Services, and your neighbors. Some people love dogs. Some people do NOT love dogs. AND no one likes to step in dog feces. SOLUTION: Keep your dogs on leash anywhere OFF your property. Keep them on leash walking in your neighborhood, at parks, on trails, in any open space, unless it visibly says, “This is an Off-Leash Dog Park” or “Dogs Can Be Off Leash.” Otherwise, you and your dog are breaking the law. SOLUTION: Carry dog waste bags. They sell them at a variety of stores, are available online, etc. Or reuse your plastic bags from the store. Not cleaning up after your dog is breaking the law and is a public health issue. These laws can be found in your jurisdiction’s municipal codes. You can also find links to them on our website, AdoptUtahPets.org, and visit the “LAWS” section. If you see someone violating these laws, speak-up or call your local animal control. In our jurisdiction? Call Dispatch at 801-840-4000 or email us at animalcontrol@slco.org.