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Midvale Monthly with Mayor Gettel
Remembering Marilyn Stokes During Harvest Days
This year’s Harvest Days will feel diferent without Marilyn Stokes on Fern Drive, and I wanted to take a moment to remember her.
Marilyn lived in Midvale her entire life. She wasn’t just a long-time resident, she was a living historian of our city, carrying stories and details about Midvale going all the way back to the 1950s. Talking with her felt like fipping through a city archive, rich with stories, names, and moments that deserved to be remembered.
Long-term residents like Marilyn are a gift to a growing city like ours. They hold the institutional memory that no record or database can replace, and they bridge the gap between our newer neighbors and the folks who have been here for generations. Marilyn did that better than almost anyone I’ve known. Around Fern Drive, I called her the real mayor, and it ft. When something needed fxing, a pothole, a streetlight, or an errant mattress discarded on Allen Street, Marilyn was on the phone, and she was remarkably efective. She advocated for her neighbors and for Midvale with persistence that got things done.
One of my favorite memories of Mar-
ilyn has nothing to do with city business at all. She was the only person I’ve ever met who once had internet access and decided to get rid of it because she simply didn’t fnd it useful. That was Marilyn: she knew exactly what she wanted out of life and didn’t need convincing otherwise. I loved walking through the neighborhood and fnding her outside tending to her lawn and garden, both of which were always beautiful and impeccably maintained. If she waved me up onto the porch, I knew my afternoon plans were settled. Those conversations ran two hours minimum, and they were always the highlight of my day.
Sadly, Marilyn passed away in January at age 80, at home in Midvale after a brief battle with leukemia. Fittingly, she left this world the same way she lived in it: on her own terms and in the place she loved most.
Marilyn Stokes refected everything that makes Midvale special, the kind of neighbor, historian, and advocate who reminds us of what real community looks like. Her impact on this city will outlast her, and we will carry her memory forward, one Harvest Days celebration at a time. Her Harvest Days block party won’t be the same without her, and honestly, neither will Fern Drive. I will miss her dearly.
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Te Ultimate Guide to Midvale Street Sweeping
Brushes spinning, water spraying, vacuum humming: street sweepers are fun in action. But they do more than just make the sides of our roads look squeaky clean. It only takes a few minutes for our street sweeper to do its job along your gutter, but it keeps our water sources clean, helps keep our air clear, and our roads safe. Midvale City gets a lot of questions each year about our street sweeper. Here are your most commonly asked questions all in one place.
How often do you clean the streets?
We have divided Midvale into four sections, North, South, East, and West. Each section is swept at least three times a year during good weather, though we’ll sneak in another round in the winter if we can!
Some places that have a lot of trafc, like Bingham Junction Park, City Park, Howe Cove, Adams Street Park and Main Street get cleaned more often, especially during special events.
What happens if there are cars on the street when the sweeper comes through?
If there is a car in front of your home when our street sweeper comes by, then we won’t be able to fully clean the street and gutter. We have over 160 miles of curb to clean three to four times a year, so we only have one chance to make it down your street each time. You can help by parking in your driveway or garage to keep streets clear for our sweeper truck.
What if I see a dirty street? Can I help?
Sometimes we notice dirty streets more than clean ones, so you might not notice how clean your street is until it’s time for us to come around again!
If you see a big mess that can’t wait for the next round, please contact Public Works!
• Online: Use the “Report a Problem” button on Midvale.Utah.gov/Report
• Be ready with your area address and details of the problem. We will check our schedules and let you know when we’re coming around.
We might not be able to come clean right away, but we can discuss options! You can also keep the street clean in front of your home by cleaning out large pieces of garbage, leaves, and branches.
When will the street sweeper come to my street?
Haven’t seen us? We work during normal work hours, Mon–Thu before 5:00 p.m., so you might not see us come by!
We keep track of where our street sweepers have been and where they need to go next. We have detailed maps and schedules. We also keep track of all our resident reports.
If there has been a major storm that has caused a lot of damage, or we have a special event, we will adjust our schedule to include extra cleanings. If you have any questions about when we’ve been by, or when we are coming next, please contact us!
Did you know street sweeping prevents fooding?
We have over 1,200 openings to our storm drain pipes. If our gutters are dirty, that means there are 1,200 opportunities for clogged pipes. A clogged storm drain means a fooded street during a storm or winter thaw. Not only that, no one wants to drive or live on dirty streets!
Construction Cones: A Surprising Sign of Good Tings Ahead
Construction cones mean upgrades! Yes, construction can slow trafc down for a while, but it means there is something better on its way. Here’s what you need to know about Midvale City, what we’re in charge of, and what’s in it for you.
• We have Master Plans for water pipes, sewer lines, storm drains, roads and sidewalks. We schedule when to care for each of these things so they last longer and try to take care of them at the same time. For example, if we need to replace a road, we’re going to replace old water pipes and sewer lines at the same time.
• Not all construction is done by Midvale City. Internet and power companies, and UDOT have their own schedules. We will do construction projects at the same time when we can, but that’s not always possible.
• Did you know that we can save millions of dollars by putting slurry seals on our roads? By spraying a special chemical on our road tops, we can extend the life of our roads by 15 years!
• We hear every call and concern that comes in about the roads, sidewalks, drains, you name it. If we aren’t able to make repairs right away, we keep the note in our records. “Concerns are not always addressed immediately because it bumps against funding, but it is put into the plan,” Branden Anderson, Midvale’s City Engineer said.
• We have 205 miles of water, sewer and storm drain pipes under our streets. That’s the same distance from Midvale to Cedar City on I-15! We need to take good care of these pipes to make sure you have clean water and a clear sewer every day.
Construction slows down trafc and pushes us all of our driving routes and can be frustrating. But without repairs and updates, we risk bigger and more expensive problems. The City engineers, elected ofcials and contractors make decisions together with the local businesses and public. We want closures to cause as little pain as possible.
Construction frustration is real. Construction also brings better roads and services. As always, Midvale City is ready to answer your questions about construction projects. Just call us, 801-567-7200, Mon-Thu, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
AUGUST 2026 CITY NEWSLETTER
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Sherrie Reynolds Makes City Hall a Better Place
When you walk into City Hall, you see a touch of Sherrie Reynolds (pictured below) before you see her. From top to bottom, there are decorations for each season, Valentine’s to Christmas. She decorates on her own time and on her own dime.
On the second foor, Reynolds is the frst person you will see. Her title is Administrative Assistant, but that name barely covers everything she does in a day.
Everyone at Midvale City wears several hats of responsibility, but none so many as Reynolds.
“Whenever a department is down, they always go to her for help,” Laura Magness, Midvale’s Communication Director said. “She knows what every department does.”
Reynolds does a little bit of everything, and does it well. She has been a dental assistant, worked in sales, construction management, and jail admission; she has seen and done it all. She is perfectly suited to help anyone and everyone at City Hall.
She’s the frst one on the phone when you call Midvale City
Administration, and most likely the one who will answer your questions. “She’s really good at answering questions so people don’t get transferred,” Magness said. She is the one who will fll your GRAMA requests and make appointments with city staf. She pays the bills, tracks football scholarships, delivers mail, and volunteers for city events.
A City Hall that works well together is one that works well for the public. Reynolds is also busy building connections between the employees in the ofce. “She helps with that energy, and creates that camaraderie,” Magness said.
Coworkers describe her as the Mom who shows up for them when they’ve forgotten their lunch, sends birthday cards and shows up after hours when someone needs extra help.
“Sherrie is one of the most kind individuals I know,” Rori L. Andreason, Human Resource Director/City Recorder, said. “She and her family and friend made my wedding so special and it wouldn’t have been the same without their help! I honestly
could go on for hours about all of the kind things she has done.”
This is a common sentiment around the ofce. “She’s taken in so many people. And she is very much about her own family,” Magness said.
“I have a daughter and a son and three grandkids,” Reynolds said. She travels to see all their volleyball, baseball, rugby and soccer games.
As the gatekeeper of Midvale City Hall, her goal is to “make people happy,” she said. “People at City Hall have big hearts. We try to fnd solutions.” If you call Reynolds and she doesn’t have an answer for you, she will fnd it.
Reynolds cannot be summed up in a title, only in the way she shows up for people, for the City and for residents. City Hall depends on people like Reynolds to run smoothly, one phone call at a time.
Next time you are on Midvale Main Street stop by City Hall to take a photo with Sherrie’s festive tree!
