JUNE 2020
FREQUENTLY REQUESTED NUMBERS Attorney .................................. 801-264-2640 Business Licensing .................. 801-270-2432 Cemetery ................................ 801-264-2637 City Council ............................. 801-264-2603 Finance Department ............... 801-264-2513 FIRE DEPARTMENT Administrative Office .......... 801-264-2781 Non-Emergency Calls ......... 801-840-4000 General Information................ 801-264-2525 Heritage Center (Sr. Center)..... 801-264-2635 Human Resources.................... 801-264-2656 Library .................................... 801-264-2580 Mayor’s Office.......................... 801-264-2600 Municipal Court....................... 801-284-4280 Museum .................................. 801-264-2589 Murray Park Outdoor Pool ....... 801-266-9321 Murray Parkway Golf Course.... 801-262-4653 PARKS AND RECREATION Administrative Office .......... 801-264-2614 Rain-out Information ......... 801-264-2525 Park Center (indoor pool) ........ 801-284-4200 Passports................................. 801-264-2660 POLICE DEPARTMENT Administrative Office .......... 801-264-2673 Animal Control ................... 801-264-2671 Code Enforcement .............. 801-264-2673 Non-Emergency Calls ......... 801-840-4000 POWER DEPARTMENT Administrative Office .......... 801-264-2730 After Hours Emergency....... 801-264-9669 PUBLIC SERVICES Administrative Office .......... 801-270-2440 Building Inspection ............ 801-270-2431 Green Waste Trailers ........... 801-270-2440 Planning and Zoning .......... 801-270-2420 Solid Waste......................... 801-270-2440 Water, Sewer, Streets.......... 801-270-2440 Zoning Enforcement ........... 801-270-2426 UTILITIES After Hours Emergency....... 801-264-9669 Billing Questions ................ 801-264-2626
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MAYOR’S OFFICE
Mayor’s Message
D. Blair Camp -Mayor
Congratulations to the Class of 2020 In the years to come, the year 2020 will surely be a memorable one for all of us. Many of the plans we had made for this year, whether personal, professional, educational, or recreational, have been altered by conditions beyond our control. One example of a group whose plans have been altered are the graduating high school seniors of the Class of 2020. We have heard and seen much surrounding their disappointment for not being able to participate in a “traditional” graduation ceremony. Murray’s two high schools, Murray and Cottonwood, have a total of 776 graduating seniors whose graduation plans have been altered. Both schools have found creative ways to acknowledge the graduating seniors while maintaining the social distancing guidelines, and I applaud them for that. Among other unique arrangements, Cottonwood High organized a “graduation walk” for the graduates from Woodstock Elementary to Cottonwood High, where each student’s name was announced. Murray High seniors were recorded in their graduation regalia for their graduation ceremony video, a feat that required a week to complete in order to comply with social distancing guidelines. Many local high schools, including Murray, participated in a “lights-on tribute” on Friday May 8 to encourage the Class of 2020 to “Be the Light” in turbulent times. The conditions of 2020 are themselves a life lesson for the graduating class. Things will not always turn out the way they were planned. It is necessary to be flexible and able to adapt to the circumstances that life throws your way and, to use a baseball metaphor, there will be curveballs thrown along the way! It is almost guaranteed that the graduating Class of 2020 will face challenges that will make the loss of the traditional graduation seem like a very small inconvenience. High school graduation means an end and a beginning at the same time. Graduating seniors will go their various directions, some to college,
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some to trade schools, others directly to the work force, and various other plans. Some will stay in touch with close friends and others may not. Regardless of their chosen path, I wish nothing but the best for these new graduates. To the young women and young men of the Class of 2020, I say congratulations on your milestone achievement! The time you have all invested in learning over the past 13 years of your life, along with the social and personal experiences along the way, have made you what you are today. As you move forward in life, don’t dwell on the negative circumstances surrounding your last days as a high school senior and what you may have missed out on, but rather celebrate what and who you have become, and what you have learned from your unique senior experience. You are our future medical professionals, teachers, public safety officers, civic leaders, engineers, financial experts, business leaders, parents, and so forth. In the meantime, let us continue to make plans, knowing full well that some will work out exactly as planned while others will completely change due to circumstances beyond our control. How we respond to those unexpected changes in plans shows our true character. The novelist Susan Gregg Gilmore wrote, “It’s a funny thing, how much time we spend planning our lives. We so convince ourselves of what we want to do, that sometimes we don’t see what we’re meant to do.” The advice to the graduating seniors is a valuable reminder to all of us to “be the light in turbulent times.” Congratulations to all graduating seniors of the Class of 2020! I also want to congratulate the following recipients of the Murray Mayor’s Scholarship: Elizabeth Ivins and Jackson Neuberger from Cottonwood High School, and Allyson Vuyk and James Delliskave from Murray High School. I’m proud of each of you and wish you the very best in the future.
Murray Police Department MURRAY CITY POLICE CHIEF HITS THE 35 YEAR MARK Police Chief Craig Burnett recently passed a milestone of 35 years as an employee of Murray City. After a short stint at a neighboring agency, he began his law enforcement career with Murray City in 1985. In 2014, he was appointed Chief of Police where he currently oversees a department of 76 sworn officers. He is a great example as a leader and mentor and strives to instill knowledge and support each day with the staff of the police department. Chief Burnett is not a stranger to the Murray community. In fact, he has been here most of his life and is a Murray High School graduate. During high school he became interested in police work and was in one of the first groups of Police Cadets at Murray High. He
has served the department in various capacities over the years while moving up in rank. He continues to participate in many boards and committees throughout the valley, where he is respected for providing his valuable expertise and experience. He truly enjoys positions of service and giving to his community. Because of his dedication to creating and maintaining partnerships between the police department, citizens and businesses, we have a well-established sense of community in Murray City. It is a great place to live, work and raise families. We congratulate Chief Burnett for his 35 years with Murray City, and hope for many more! Murray City is fortunate to have you as our Chief of Police.
Message from the Council Fred Rogers is known for saying “When I was a boy and I would see scary things in the news, my mother would say to me, “Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping.” The last 3 months have been a frightening time for all of us. Jobs have been lost, children kept home from school and there is much uncertainty. But when I look for the helpers here in our Murray community, I do not have to look far. Murray’s generous spirit is shining through. Murray resident Lynda Smart started collecting food for families in need. She then teamed up with Murray community leaders including Jim and Jennifer Brass, Sheri VanBibber, Kathy and Mike Romero, Steve McGinty, Marie Goettsche, and Eliza Romero to form The Murray Children’s Pantry. You can bring nonperishable food donations Tuesday mornings and the 3rd Saturday of every month, from 10am to Noon, to Creekside High School. The Vietnamese Community of Utah sewed over 7,000 masks which they donated to first responders all over Salt Lake County. Jaimie Dunn at the Boys & Girls Club organized an inhouse program where they provide 6000 meals per week to the children they oversee. Veronica Bustillos, known as Ms. V to her students, has been distributing food to students in need from both Murray and Cottonwood High School. Ms. V was recently able to establish a food pantry, with the help of Councilmember Dominguez, where she continues to support Murray families. Those in need can pick up food Wednesdays and Fridays 5:30 PM - 7PM at the Fraternal Order of Eagles in Murray.
Longtime Murray community partner, Neighborworks continues to offer down payment assistance and home improvement loans to make housing more accessible in neighborhoods you love. If you are looking into purchasing a home in Murray, reach out to Neighborworks to see how Kat Martinez they can help. They also help residents to be the change they want to see in their District 1 community through programs like Paint Your Heart Out and Rake Your Heart Out. My family has found a way to give back through a mutual aid group. Through the group COVID19 - Mutual Aid SLC, the Martinez family delivers groceries to a few Murray families in need every week. This group has completed nearly 2,000 deliveries over the past 3 months and its completely powered by volunteers. Now is not just a time to look for helpers, it is time to be the helpers. There are so many ways to support your neighbors and community members. Whether you can sew masks, donate money to mutual aid groups or drop off a box of nonperishable food at one of our community food pantries, be the good you wish to see in the world. Taking care of each other is the Murray way, it always has been. Our sense of community here in Murray is stronger than ever, and I’m proud to do the work to support our neighbors with you at my side (even if we are 6 feet apart). Kat Martinez, City Council, District 1
CITY COUNCIL Council District 1 Kat Martinez 385-743-8766
kat.martinez@murray.utah.gov Council District 2 Dale M. Cox 801-971-5568
dale.cox@murray.utah.gov Council District 3 Rosalba Dominguez 801-330-6232
rosalba.dominguez@murray.utah.gov Council District 4 Diane Turner 801-635-6382
diane.turner@murray.utah.gov Council District 5 Brett A. Hales 801-882-7171
brett.hales@murray.utah.gov Executive Director Jan Lopez 801-264-2622
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REQUEST FOR NOMINATIONS 34th Annual Jim & Jean Hendrickson Beautification Award The Murray City Shade & Beautification Commission and Murray City Power’s Forestry Division are pleased to announce the 34th Annual Jim & Jean Hendrickson Beautification Awards Program. Each year this program acknowledges attractive, well maintained landscapes in our community. The Commission invites all residential and commercial property owners and renters to enter and participate in this city-wide endeavor. Nominate yourself, a neighbor, or a local business whose landscaping you admire. We are proud that Murray is recognized as one of the most beautiful and well-kept cities in Utah.
HOW THE PROGRAM WORKS There are two types of landscape projects, the traditional landscape of grass and trees and the water efficient type landscape called xeriscape. The judging will be done by teams of volunteer Murray citizens. Judging will be of front yards only. A winner will be selected in each City Council voting district for “Council District Award”. The “Mayor’s Award” will be given to the city-wide best project. Entries must be submitted by July 10th. Entries may also be submitted online at murray.utah.gov. For additional information, call Murray City Power at 801-264-2730.
MURRAY CITY’S JIM & JEAN HENDRICKSON BEAUTIFICATION AWARDS PROGRAM ENTRY Fill in the indicated information and mail or deliver before July 10, 2020 to: MURRAY CITY POWER, 153 West 4800 South, Murray, Utah 84107 Name of property owner or resident of project location:
Address of Project Location:
PROJECT CLASSES: (check one) Commercial Premises Multi-Family (Apartments & Condos) Single Family
Phone:
ENTERED BY: (check one) Owner or Renter Property Admirer Other
PROJECT TYPE: (check one) Traditional Landscape Xeriscape (Water Efficient) Landscape
Sponsored by Murray City Power and the Murray City Shade Tree & Beautification Commission
JUNE 2020 Murray Senior Recreation Center
Murray Senior Recreation Center
Although the Murray Senior Recreation Center remains closed for the protection of its vulnerable participants, we are implementing ways to serve the 55+ population in a fun and safe manner. We will continue to offer sack lunches for pickup Tuesday through Friday, from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Orders must be placed 24 hours in advance by calling 801-264-2635. The cost is $4 per lunch and payment can be made with a credit card over the phone. Lunches consist of ham, turkey or roast beef sandwiches or wraps and bratwursts on Wednesdays. Our popular golf season will begin on June 1 as we play the Murray Parkway Course. Social distancing modifications will in place at each tournament, i.e. no shotgun starts, one person to a cart, etc. The cost to join is $10 and there is a green fee and prize fee for each tournament you wish to play in. Additional tournaments in June include June 15 - Glenmoor, June 22 – Meadowbrook and June 29 - Wasatch. Feel free to call us for more information and a complete schedule.
55+ Car Bingo!
#10 East 6150 South (one block west of State Street) For information on these and other great programs call 801-264-2635
Every Wednesday Beginning May 13 9:00 - 10:30 FREE Reserved Parking for First 20 Cars Call 801-264-2635 to Reserve Your Spot Today Bring a Mask and a Marker Max 2 People Per Car 4 Games We’ll Provide Cards and Prizes!
Murray Senior Recreation Center #10 East 6150 South Murray, UT 84107 801-264-2635 Take State Street to 6100 South (the light north of Fashion Place Mall) and turn west on 6100 South. We are located one block west of State Street and on the south side of 6100 South.
When you arrive, check-in with the parking lot attendant they will direct you to your reserved parking spot!
Murray Public Works Department Murray City is working on a Transportation Master Plan. A transportation master plan assesses travel to, from, and within the city whether it is by walking, biking, driving, public transit, or any other way in which people move around Murray. This plan will provide recommendations for the present and future transportation needs of the city. You can learn more about the project here: www.murraytransportationplan.com Please join with your neighbors and participate in the online community survey and come back to the website frequently for plan updates and project lists.
For additional information, contact Murray Public Works Department at 801-270-2440
Lori Edmunds: 801-264-2620
RESIDENT ON DISPLAY Original artwork by Murray resident artists are displayed in the central display case at City Hall and Murray Library. Neecholl Vass is our June – July Resident on Display featured at City Hall.
Murray City Storytelling (Virtual) Showcase This year, selected participants in our Storytelling Residencies, were invited to submit videos of their stories in place of our annual Storytelling Showcase. Board members of Story Crossroads judged the submissions and we are proud announce our winners for 2020 Storytelling Showcase: First Place: Elizabeth Myers Second Place: Aaboli Samant Third Place: Genevieve Myers Fourth Place: Katherine H. Fifth Place: Annabelle Jackson Alternates: Micah Black, Sonny Payne & Arianna Parra
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Placed winners were invited to participate in this year’s Story Crossroads Spectacular. Pictured are two of our Murray Storytelling winners with Big Buddah from Fox 13 Utah.
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MURRAY LIBRARY OFFERS SUMMER LEARNING CHALLENGE Beginning June 15, the Summer Learning Challenge will be available for all ages. Visit murraylibrary.org to register and begin your summer of learning fun. Earn badges, learn new skills and contribute to the community reading goal of 2 million minutes. Looking for something to read? Murray Library has you covered with a variety of ways to access materials. Hold Pickup Service allows you to check out physical materials. Not sure what you would like to check out? Our knowledgeable librarians will choose for you with our We Recommend Service, which you can access on our website, murraylibrary.org or by calling the library at 801-264-2580. Murray Library also offers a variety of e-formats to check out. Formats include books, audiobooks, music and movies. We also offer free Rosetta Stone for language learning and Creativebug for arts and crafts. Not sure how to access these resources? Give the library a call at 801-264-2580 and our helpful librarians can walk you through the process.