DECEMBER 2020
MAYOR’S MESSAGE My monthly articles have been increasingly difficult to assemble. They are due mid-month and circumstances seem to change at a pace that causes me to question whether what I am communicating will be appropriate or accurate when published. That is certainly the case for this issue of The Journal. December is setting up to be our most challenging of the past nine months; it will cause us to celebrate the Holiday season in a way none of us could have imagined. To say it has been a year to remember would be an understatement, perhaps more appropriate, a year to place in the rear view mirror! I endeavor to keep my monthly messages free of politics and focused on the positive happenings in our incredible city. However, it’s appropriate in this issue to acknowledge a deep sense of fatigue/angst that most of us are experiencing. That said, I do believe if you look closely you will find rays of hope, glimmers of goodness in your condition, whatever it may be. We all have the freedom to choose how we view our world. If what you are witnessing on TV, social media or through your
personal interactions is making you anxious you can choose to turn it off, or simply change the conversation. The day-to-day challenges we navigate are enough; I certainly don’t need to consciously layer on interactions that add to an already heightened sense of concern. Like you, I look forward to better days ahead, a time when we can once again congregate with family, friends and neighbors unencumbered by the need to don a mask and socially distance, for our kids to attend school in person, engage in community events, meet face-to-face with colleagues… But until that day, I hope we can all celebrate the holidays in a way that honors the spirit of the season while respecting the health and safety of individuals providing the critical community services we all depend on, to include our health care professionals. As difficult as this year has been, when the dark clouds of covid clear, and they will, I’m certain we will look back and find aspects of this experience that we will miss, or at the least, grow to appreciate. Whether it’s being forced to slow down and be more present, spending quality time with family, using our imagination to engage our friends and neighbors, or for me, being forced to use technology to connect in ways
previously unimaginable, there is good to be found in every circumstance. Let us all commit to finding our own way to celebrate the true message of the season--PEACE ON EARTH AND GOOD WILL TOWARD ALL. Finally, a personal plea--- SHOP LOCAL FIRST!!! Perhaps those most impacted by the pandemic are our local businesses. As you consider your options, please make a special effort to support your local friends and neighbors. They are critical in establishing the unique character and culture that is Holladay. These entrepreneurs sacrificed and risked to bring their services and wares to our city. Let’s repay that commitment by making a special effort, really going out of our way to help them not just survive, but thrive in the months ahead. We can do this, but we have to do it together! More than ever, I wish you and your family an abundance of good health, happiness and prosperity in what has to be an incredible New Year!!! – Rob Dahle, Mayor
THANK YOU! A great big THANK YOU to ANNA BARKAS of Holladay for donating the 2020 festival tree!!!
DECEMBER 2020
CITY INFORMATION
Adopt a Catch Basin It’s a great day to check the stormwater catch basin grates on your street! If there are leaves or debris covering the catch basin grate, rake them up now-before it gets any wetter or colder. Don’t sweep or blow your leaves into gutters or canals. If you have a catch basin in your neighborhood, adopt it and keep it clear of leaves and debris. Could someone on your block use a hand with their leaves? Adopt their catch basin to help. Keeping drains clear is a simple way to prevent flooding and keep our waterways healthy!
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Determine Fee 3
Draft Ordinance 6
Utility Billing Coordination
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Project Kickoff 4
Public Hearings 5
Consideration of Adoption
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Fee Collection Begins
Implement Fund and Projects
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The Holladay Historical Commission Website The goals of the Commission and the Website are to help people become aware of the local history and to ensure that historical items and historical places are recognized and preserved, and to also make available the books, stories, and photographs of this history for anyone to review or obtain. Access: “cityofholladay.com/government/directory” click on the items “our community” and “Historical Commission” The origins of what is now the City of Holladay and the other cottonwood area cities go back to the arrival of the first groups of Mormon pioneers. The Salt Lake City land was assigned by lottery in 1848 and the families could apply for as much land as they could take care of and make productive. The settlements outside Salt Lake City were established Holladay Boulevard 1930 in the same manner but land allocation did not begin outside the city until February 16,1849. Four Settlements were created in the county located near the canyon streams. The areas became known as “The Cottonwoods” and most of the early settlers in “The Cottonwoods” were southerners that were known as the “Mississippi Company.” John Holladay and “his group of ten” settled on the banks of a small stream that they named Spring Creek, a tributary to the Big Cottonwood Creek. This area soon became known as Holladay’s Burgh. The Holladay/Cottonwood area was the last of the four initial county settlements to become developed. The area retained its “out in the country” character until the 1960s. The city of “Holladay-Cottonwood “was created by voters in 1999. A short time later the city council dropped the “Cottonwood” Part. A more detailed history is available on the Historical Commission part of the city website and in books, videos, and events available by the commission.
City Of Holladay • 4580 South 2300 East • 801.272.9450 • www.CityOfHolladay.com
CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS: 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 Community Development Finance Justice Court Code Enforcement
NUMBERS TO KNOW:
801-527-3890 801-527-2455 801-273-9731 801-527-3890
Emergency 911 UPD Dispatch (Police) 801-743-7000 UFA Dispatch (Fire) 801-840-4000 Animal Control 385-468-7387 Garbage/Sanitation 385-468-6325 Holladay Library 801-944-7627 Holladay Lions Club 385-468-1700 Mt. Olympus Sr. Center 385-468-3130 Holladay Post Office 801-278-9947 Cottonwood Post Office 801-453-1991 Holliday Water 801-277-2893 Watermaster - Big Cottonwood Tanner Ditch system - Art Quale 801 867-1247
VIRTUAL BOOK BUDDIES Salt Lake County Animal Services At Salt Lake County Animal Services, we have relaunched and expanded our Book Buddies program virtually! This is the perfect volunteer opportunity for children and a way to sooth a shelter pet. Children sign up to read to a shelter pet from their home. The program helps them improve their reading skills while helping shelter animals with socialization. Dogs and cats find the rhythmic sounds of a voice very soothing. This is for beginning level readers and up. Book Buddies has been a volunteer program for children at Salt Lake County Animal Services since 2016. Due to Covid-19, we have adjusted the program because we want children to have an opportunity to interact with pets at the shelter. HOW BOOK BUDDIES WORKS: Parents sign their child up for a 10-minute reading session at bit.ly/slco_bookbuddies Upon registration, the participant will receive an email with a Zoom link for the upcoming session. Parents, please help your child log into the meeting a few minutes before their scheduled time. Virtual Book Buddies is offered twice a week: Mondays: 3:30 - 5 PM Fridays: 2 - 3:30 PM During Winter Break, stay tuned, we will be offering a variety of FREE Virtual workshops for children while they’re out of school. Follow our Facebook page for more upcoming details. Salt Lake County Animal Services is located at 511 W 3900 S, SLC. Hours of operation are Mon-Sat, 10 AM – 6 PM. Due to Covid-19, all services are done by appointment. For additional information call 385-468-7387, email animal@slco.org, visit AdoptUtahPets.org.
Updates from the District GREEN WASTE COLLECTION
The last pickup date for Green Waste Collection in 2020 for Holladay will be Tuesday, December 8. We remind residents to not place the green cans out on the curb after that date. They will not be picked up nor emptied. Collections for green waste, in Holladay, will resume Tuesday, March 16, 2021.
TOOLS FOR SUCCESSFUL RECYCLING Over the last year, WFWRD has taken steps to make our recycling education more accessible. For our residents, we have two exciting ways and one new tool to access education.
The new tool is called Recycle Right, which allows residents to look up any item and find out how to properly dispose of it. You can lookup items like plastic bottles, baking trays, air conditioners, and dog food bags. One of the great features of this tools is if you look up an item and don’t find it, you can “suggest it”. This means our team will look into it, find how to dispose of it, and add it to our Recycle Right tool. To access this tool on our website, go to: wasatchfrontwaste.org/recycling.
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SNOW EVENT PARKING RESTRICTIONS It is unlawful to park on Holladay public streets when it is snowing or snow is accumulating on the street during the months of November, December, January, February, March, and April. Help promote safety and allow snow plows to clear the snow on your street by following the law.
SKATE PARK CONCEPTUAL DESIGN SEE THE PLAN AND LATEST PROJECT UPDATES AT WWW.CITYOFHOLLADAY.COM
DECEMBER 2020
HAPPY HOLIDAYS, HOLLADAY! By Capt. Dan Brown, Unified Fire Authoriity I can’t believe 2020 is almost over. While I was hoping by 2021, we would be out of this COVID mess, it looks like we will have to endure a little longer. It’s been a tough year for all of us. Here at Unified Fire Authority, we have struggled with not being able to interact with the public with tours and public education, the things we love to do. However, we still love getting on the engines, trucks, and ambulances and helping out every single day. Here are some holiday safety tips (at left) for this year and Stay Safe Holladay!
WINTER PREPAREDNESS By Julie Harvey, Emergency Management Planner The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) provides a website that has an abundance of information on how to prepare for winter and its emergencies. The below list is a small amount of the information and resources FEMA provides on Ready.gov
GENERAL INFORMATION FOR WINTER PREPAREDNESS
1. Before a storm hits make a plan to for how you to connect with loved ones if there is a winter storm or emergency. Discuss connecting by text, e-mail, social media and cell phone; which method should be used first and what are the backups. 2. Learn how to stay safe before, during, and after winter storms by visiting: www.ready.gov/winter 3. Watch this informative public service announcement now, before winter storms start. “When the Sky Turns Gray.” Watch this: www.youtube.com/watch?v=XVpGJ_Xl__w 4. Snow Prep tips: check on neighbors, charge cell phones, find flashlights (check batteries) and follow local officials online. 5. Talk to your job *before* it snows about weather policies and procedures.
EMERGENCY KIT INFORMATION
1. Have emergency supplies ready in your home; when the storm hits, stay put and off the roads. Keep enough food, water, medicine and anything used daily in your emergency kit to last for at least 72 hrs. www.ready.gov/kit 2. Get ahead of winter storms by making sure your emergency kit for your car is fully stocked. Keep water, non-perishable food, and an extra set of warm clothes in the car in case you are stranded during winter weather. Also, keep supplies such as jumper cables, flares or reflective triangle, ice scraper, car cell phone charger, blankets, and cat litter or sand for better tire traction. www.ready.gov/car
OUTDOORS AND TRAVELING
1. Cold can kill. Dress in layers, cover skin, and limit time outside. 2. Shoveling snow can be a health risk, so remember to take it easy. Pace yourself and if possible, get your neighbors involved. 3. If at all possible, stay off icy roads when winter storm advisories and watches are issued. 4. Freezing temperatures increase frostbite risk - www.cdc.gov/disasters/winter
PETS
1. Bring your furry friends inside when temperatures take a dip! More pet prep tips: www.ready.gov/pets 2. Wipe dog’s paws after each trip outside. Ice-melting chemicals or rock salt can cause irritation, sickness or be fatal. Your pet may think antifreeze is sweet, but it can be deadly.
NOTIFICATIONS
1. Download the FEMA app free on the App Store and Google Play. Learn safety tips about what to do before, during, and after disasters. Receive notifications about severe weather for up to five locations nationwide. 2. The American Red Cross has many free apps for your smartphone, for weather notifications download the Red Cross Emergency App from the App Store or Google Play (Or text: “GETEMERGENCY” to 90999). This all-inclusive app lets you monitor more than 35 different severe weather and emergency alerts, to help keep you and your loved ones safe.