AUGUST 2021
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 Senior Recreation 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/SL County .. 385-468-7387 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 Message
MAYOR’S OFFICE
Water Conservation: The Time is Now
mayor@murray.utah.gov 801-264-2600 5025 S. State Street Murray, Utah 84107
If someone asked you the question, “What’s the one thing you can’t live without?”, what’s the first thing that comes to your mind? Maybe something like chocolate, the internet, my pets, or toilet paper? The fact is the one thing that literally none of us can live without is water! Without water, life cannot exist. One of the core functions of government is to provide clean water to our residents and in Murray we are doing an outstanding job of that. City residents and businesses receive water from one of three sources: Murray City Water, Jordan Valley Water, and a smaller number of customers from Salt Lake City Water. Keeping clean water flowing to each address in the city is a high priority. Unfortunately, as we wind down the “dog days of summer” I can’t help but reflect on how extreme this summer has been. Temperatures have been at record-setting highs in June and July and coupled with the lack of precipitation over the past year, the situation is serious. At the time of this writing, we have had no measurable precipitation for several weeks and none in the forecast. According to the Utah Department of Natural Resources, 100% of Utah is in drought with 90% categorized as extreme drought, and Utah’s water year precipitation levels are 38% below average. There’s simply no ignoring the fact that we need to reduce our consumption of water, not only to get through this period of drought, but in the future as well. Using only the amount of water that we really need should be a way of life moving forward. During this bleak period of drought, I strongly urge all residents and businesses of Murray City to be wise in water consumption. Murray relies on wells and springs for much of our water, and
D. Blair Camp -Mayor
currently the water outlook is stable. However, if the drought continues and consumption doesn’t decrease, we could find ourselves in a shortage situation. I recently was visiting with a resident who is interested in converting her park strip and part of her front lawn to “water-wise” plants. She expressed some frustration that she couldn’t find any landscapers who would come out and do a small job like hers. I encourage anyone who knows of a reputable resource to do this kind of work to share the contact information on social media and in your neighborhoods. Although an estimated 75% of water consumption in the summer is used for outdoor irrigation, smart use of water isn’t just about lawn watering. There are things we can all do to reduce water use indoors as well, such as installing low-flow toilets and shower heads and not letting the water run needlessly while cooking, cleaning, or toothbrushing. None of these are new messages, but it’s a good reminder in times of water shortage. Remember, saving water saves money as well! Some good resources for water saving information are Water Wise Utah (waterwiseutah.org) and Slow the Flow (slowtheflow.org). These sites contain helpful up-to-date information and tips to help us all conserve water both indoors and outdoors. If you are interested in converting your park strip to water-wise plants, check out the Murray City “Flip Your Strip” rebate program on our city website under Departments -> Water -> Flip-Your-Strip Information. You may be eligible for a rebate of up to $350. Benjamin Franklin is quoted as having said, “When the well is dry, we learn the worth of water.” Let’s all do our part before the well is dry!
Park Center Annual Closure
August 11 — 17
Message from the Council If the last year has taught us anything it is that we should focus not only on our own health but also the health of our friends, family, and communities. I have been very fortunate with the love and support of my family, Rosalba Dominguez the Council, Council staff, city employees and the community for supporting me after a District 3 recent surgery that took me by surprise. My recovery has given me a moment to reflect on the future of Murray and what we can continue to do as a council to strengthen our communities as we plan for our future. The future of Murray is on all of our minds and the next few years will greatly impact what that future looks like. This summer, the City Council voted on critical changes to our current code that will impact mixed use zones for development. The moratorium that was in place was for 6 months to take direction from our Economic Development Department to bring some realistic changes for our ever-changing population growth, green spaces, and economy. We met with them about these changes on June 29th. This meeting was the only public meeting held with the council and we need to do
better to raise public awareness for future changes to Murray. The implementation of the moratorium was important to include more transparency and gain input from our citizens. As a council we do not like things to feel rushed or make unwise decisions. Although the moratorium has passed, I feel it is important to inform citizens of upcoming agenda items the council will be voting on over the next few months such as review the MCCD Guidelines, Park Impact Fees and Murray’s Transportation plan and the type of housing we will build, housing affordability, benefits to first time buyers as well as how we decide to use our green spaces, our public parks and the kind city we want to live in. We as a community should decide together on the future; we want to see for the city we all love. I believe it is important we have full transparency and work closely with our neighbors to bring in as many voices as possible. We should provide more educational opportunities so that we can all understand the impact of growth and work towards a common goal. You do have a voice and the city council wants you to be a part of these important decisions. As always, please reach out to me or your city council representative and let’s have a conversation. Rosalba Dominguez , District 3
Murray Library GET BACK TO YOUR LIBRARY! Come back to the Murray City Library and browse the shelves just like old times. Social distancing and masks are recommended. Please be courteous of others. As of June, returned items are no longer being quarantined. This means shorter wait times on returned items. SERVICE HOURS Monday - Thursday 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Friday and Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Closed Sunday
CITY COUNCIL Council District 1 Kat Martinez 801-264-2624
kat.martinez@murray.utah.gov Council District 2 Dale M. Cox 801-264-2624
dale.cox@murray.utah.gov Council District 3 Rosalba Dominguez 801-264-2624
rosalba.dominguez@murray.utah.gov Council District 4 Diane Turner 801-264-2624
diane.turner@murray.utah.gov Council District 5 Brett A. Hales 801-264-2624
brett.hales@murray.utah.gov Executive Director Jennifer Kennedy Office: 801-264-2622
jkennedy@murray.utah.gov Telephone Agenda Information 801-264-2525
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AUGUST 2021 Murray Senior Recreation Center EVENTS Summer Family Concert Series — Please note the schedule below for our 2021 Summer Family Concerts that are held on the 2nd Monday at 7:00 pm. These concerts are free for all ages and are held in our Backyard Plaza (or inside due to inclement weather). Doors open at 6 p.m. Monday, Aug. 9 FLASHBACK BROTHERS (classic rock) Monday, Sept. 13 RED DESERT RAMBLERS (bluegrass) Annual Open House — Mark your calendar for the Center’s annual OPEN HOUSE in honor of National Senior Center Month on Monday, Sept. 13 from 5:30-8 p.m. This special event is open to all ages. We will be having a barbequed rib dinner with baked beans, coleslaw, and dessert will be served anytime from 5:30-6:30 p.m. DINNER tickets are available now for purchase at the front desk and must be purchased prior to August 31. The cost is $8 per person or $28 for a family of four. The free FAMILY CONCERT begins at 7 p.m. Evening Social Dance — DANCE to the musical genius of Tony Summerhays each Thursday night from 7-9:30 p.m. Cost for this activity is $5 per person. Light refreshments are served during the break and door prizes are given each week. Advanced registration is not required. Pay at the door. Each dance is supported by a sponsoring agency providing refreshments & door prizes. Brunch Café — We will be offering our BRUNCH CAFÉ on Monday, Aug. 23 from 10:30 a.m.-noon. You may choose a complete meal or pick a la carte from the menu. One beverage (milk, juice, or coffee) is complimentary with your order. Birthday Wednesday — Celebrate your BIRTHDAY on the FIRST WEDNESDAY of the month and you could win a free lunch. The lunch is on us if you are turning 60, 70, 80, 90, or 100 this month—just tell the lunch cashier you have hit a decade! There is free cake and ice cream for everyone to enjoy, too. A special thank you to Memorial Mortuaries and Cemeteries for donating the cake! Senior Golf League — The Murray Senior Recreation Center’s SENIOR GOLF LEAGUE is in full swing. The league fee is $10 per person. Golf tournaments are for those 55+ who have attained a basic level of golf skill which allows them to compete in 18 holes of play at a pace comparable to the 100+ players participating in each tournament. We have put together a great list of tournaments this year so come out and support our golf program. Aug. 2, 7:30 a.m. Old Mill $48, registration begins on Friday, July 16 Aug. 16, 7:30 a.m. Eaglewood (Scramble) $48, registration begins on Friday, July 30 Aug. 30, 7:30 a.m. Davis Park $48, registration begins on Friday, Aug. 13
offer a class called ESTATE PLANNING BASICS. How is a trust different from a will? Can I avoid probate? Do I need a power of attorney? Get answers to these questions and more. Grief Support — Friday, Aug. 20 at 10:30 a.m. Jody Davis, a chaplain from Rocky Mountain Hospice, will discuss ways to process grief in our GRIEF SUPPORT CLASS. Grief is not limited only to the death of a loved one; it may also be caused by a reaction to divorce, a decrease in physical ability, and other grief-producing events that are all too common as we age. Vital Aging — Tuesday, Aug. 31 at 10:30 a.m. The VITAL AGING wellness topic will be Secrets to Wellness. Do you want to know how to maximize your health and live the best life you possibly can? It all starts with setting wellness goals.
TRIPS PAYSON SALMON SUPPER Join us for the 67th annual PAYSON SALMON SUPPER on Friday, Aug. 6. We have chartered a 52-passenger bus that will depart at 2:30 p.m. and the cost is $32. WENDOVER Travel to WENDOVER on Thursday, August 12, and enjoy a day at the Rainbow Casino. The cost is $20 per person which includes transportation, bonus package from the casino, buffet lunch, and free bingo on the bus. The bus will depart the Center at 8:30 a.m. and return about 7:00 p.m. The deadline to register or cancel for a full refund is Thursday, Aug. 5. SUMMER AT BRIGHTON Get out of the heat and travel up Big Cottonwood Canyon on the Center bus and enjoy the cool air and scenery at BRIGHTON. As in days past, Brighton summers are easy and laid back. The Center bus will make a trip to Brighton on Thursday, Aug. 19 at 11 a.m. Lunch is on your own at the Milly Chalet. With a new smokehouse/BBQ inspired menu, the Chalet offers food that almost competes with the beautiful views. Cost is $6. Wear your walking shoes to enjoy the boardwalk around Silver Lake. Registration begins Wednesday, Aug. 4. CLARK PLANETARIUM: ANTARCTICA 3D ANTARCTICA 3D is a sweeping, 3D Giant-Screen IMAX production. Antarctica is a land of mystery and yet what happens here affects every single one of us. With neverbefore seen footage, our story brings audiences to the farthest reaches of this wild and majestic continent. It is the coldest, driest and windiest place on Earth with the roughest oceans and yet, weird and wonderful creatures thrive here in astounding abundance. Antarctica is the perfect fit for the Giant Screen, and a great place to be on a hot summer day! The Center bus will leave at 1 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 26 and will return around 4 p.m. Cost for this trip is $12. Registration begins Wednesday, Aug. 11.
Cornhole — Some of you might have played the bean bag toss game known as Cornhole. The game will be available to play in the courtyard Monday – Friday, 8 a.m.–2 p.m. Let us know if you are interested in learning how to play!
CLASSES All are free to attend although advance registration is requested. History Class — Tuesday, Aug. 10 at 10:30 a.m., Jim Duignan, who originally hails from Dublin, Ireland, and is a retired history teacher, will discuss Ancient Roman Roads. Recycling Class — Aug. 11, 10:30 a.m. Ace Recycling will be here to teach us how to improve our recycling. Estate Planning Basics — Tuesday, Aug. 17 at 10:30 a.m. Kate Nance, former Grant Coordinator for the Utah Department of Human Services, and elder law attorney, will
#10 East 6150 South (one block west of State Street) • For information on these and other programs call 801-264-2635
RESIDENT ON DISPLAY Original artwork by Murray resident artist, Sandy Williams, displayed in the central display case at City Hall. Sandy will be showcasing her oil paintings August – September.
Lori Edmunds: 801-264-2620
GET TO THE RIVER Celebrate the Jordan River with us at Germania Park, September 11, 2021. Activities include a Chalk Art Contest & 5K Race (must pre-register for both). Grab a free ice cream sandwich while learning about the native plants & creatures that can be found along the river trail. More details can be found at: www.murray.utah.gov
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