DECEMBER 2022
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 The Park Center ....................... 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
Oh, The Weather Outside Is Frightful…
mayor@murray.utah.gov 801-264-2600 5025 S. State Street Murray, Utah 84107
Soon enough, the snow will fly in Murray! Rest assured that Murray Public Works is already planning for the inclement weather. Here are some of the activities that will spin up into action and some of the things residents can do and must do when the snow starts piling on the sidewalks and driveways.
Brett A. Hales -Mayor
Murray City Rules: SNOW EMERGENCY ROUTES; PROHIBITED: A. It is unlawful to park, leave or abandon a motor vehicle on any streets after one hour from the commencement of snowfall until the completion of snow removal operations on the street. B. A violation of this section is an infraction. A vehicle in violation of this section may be impounded. REMOVAL OF SNOW BY ABUTTING PROPERTY OWNERS: A. It is unlawful for the owner, occupant, lessee, or agent of any property abutting on any paved sidewalk to fail to remove or cause to be removed from such paved sidewalk, all hail, snow or sleet falling thereon within twenty-four (24) hours after such hail, snow or sleet has ceased falling. B. Any violation of this section is an infraction. A separate offense shall be deemed to be committed on each day an offense occurs or continues.
• Pre-treatment Before a Storm – If a storm is forecast, the Street Department will deploy trucks to spray a brine treatment on all main roads, secondary roads, roads with hills and around schools. • Deployment of Plows – The Streets, Water, Sewer and Stormwater Departments are all called into action for snow removal. • On-Call Schedule - The Street Department has someone on-call (24) hours a day. During business hours, plows are deployed accordingly depending on snow fall. After-hours and holidays, the police department contacts power central to dispatch the Streets on-call person. The on-call person then contacts the Street Superintendent and deploy salters to salt main roads, secondary roads, roads with hills and around schools. Once there is snow accumulation of approximately 2-3 inches on residential roadways, the Street Superintendent will callout all personnel of the Streets, Water, Sewer, and Stormwater departments to clear all roadways of snow. • Sidewalk Crews - We also deploy (3) sidewalk crews with set routes to clear sidewalks on bridge overpasses and many public sidewalks throughout the city. • Street Parking - Residents need to have their vehicles off the street within (1) hour of the start of a snowstorm and continue until snow removal operations are complete. • Sidewalk Clearing - Snow needs to be removed from sidewalks within (24) hours after the storm has ceased. • Residents can best help our efforts by: • Removing all vehicles and trailers of the roadway when a storm is forecasted. • Keep parked vehicles off the roadway during the storm and until the city has completed the removal snow from their streets. • Shovel, blow or push snow onto grass areas NOT into the roadway. (Snow melts into grass or unpaved areas and helps recharge our ground water). What follows is a reminder of the laws and rules to keep in mind.
OBSTRUCTING RIGHT OF WAY WITH SNOW: A. It is unlawful to place snow removed from private property, sidewalks, drive approaches or other public places in a street or any other public way. B. A violation of this section is a class B misdemeanor. When a storm is forecasted, to remind residents we will put this on social media:
Residents can get assistance by calling during regular hours Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, 801-270-2440 or after hours 801-264-9669.
Message from the Council
CITY COUNCIL
Introductions Are In Order... As I wrap up my service on the Coun- from habits of exclusion take time and purposeful work. Choosing inclusion can take on many forms, like education. cil, I reflect on the progress we have made. Murray has never been a city to settle for the When a child is bullied in the school cafeteria for the tamales in their status quo when there is room for improve- lunchbox, a teacher may respond by reading the book “Too Many ment. This is why I started Murray’s Diversity Tamales” by Gary Soto. This isn’t to make children with PB&Js in their and Inclusion Task Force - to study whether lunch feel bad. It’s an effort by an educator to make a child feel welKat Martinez all residents feel safe, welcome, and included come and seen. It’s an effort to teach the entire class about a food District 1 in all public spaces and community events. and culture they may not be familiar with. The CDC released a report stating that “one in four teenagers During those meetings we heard many wonderful things that Murray is already doing to reach out to and include marginalized com- who identified as LGBTQ+ said they attempted suicide during the munities. We also heard examples of how we can do better. With that first half of 2021”. When there is a pride flag visible in a public space, in mind, On November 1st, Mayor Hales introduced the Council to that sends a message. That message says to LGBTQ+ members of our community that they are welcome and safe. It says, “we’re glad Conlon Bonner - Murray’s new DEI consultant. DEI stands for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Diversity is the in- you’re here!” It tells people that when we say “we are Murray” we dividuals who make our community. Equity is 5:30am when each person Monday - up Friday - 9pmmean you too. Inclusion can save lives. Monday - Friday 5:30am - 9pm When Murray puts images on social media that include Alt Text has equal access. Inclusion means everyone can show up safely as Dec 7am-2pm Saturday, Dec 24 24 (a Saturday, description of the image) it sends 7am-2pm a message to residents who are themselves without fear of persecution, judgment, or violence. Saturday 7am 5pm Saturday 7am 5pm DEI at its root is about kindness, informed policies, and prac- blind that they aren’t forgotten. That the city wants to include them Dec. 25 they CLOSED inSunday, their communication, matter. tices. Treat others as you would like to be treated. This seems so Sunday, Dec. 25because CLOSED Sunday 9am -specialize 2pm Sunday 9am - to2pm I invite you to enthusiastically welcome efforts to make Murray simple it might seem silly to have to hire a consultant more inclusive Dec to everyone. Remember: rights, inclusion, and access in it. However, it wasn’t until 1964 the Civil Rights Act outlawed dis- Saturday, Saturday, Dec 7am-3pm 31 31 7am-3pm crimination based on race, color, religion, sex, and national origin. aren’t like pie - more for those have been historically marginalized, That means discrimination not only regularly occurred but was ap- doesn’t mean less for someone else. There is plenty of inclusion to Sunday, Jan. 9am-2pm Jan. 1in 1doubt, start9am-2pm go around. And when with kindness. proved by the government until only 58 years ago. Many laws and Sunday, traditions were started in a time when not everyone was welcome Kat Martinez, District 1 Monday, Jan. 5:30am-9pm to participate. Untangling those policies and community norms Monday, Jan. 2 2 5:30am-9pm
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Council District 1 Kat Martinez 385-743-8766
kat.martinez@murray.utah.gov Council District 2 Pam Cotter 801-541-8364
pcotter@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 Gerry Hrechkosy 385-800-1796
ghrechkosy@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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NOVEMBER 2022 Murray Senior Recreation Center 10 East 6150 South, Murray, Utah 84107 801-264-2635 seniorrec@murray.utah.gov murray.utah.gov/140Senior-Recreation-Center mcreg.com Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Thursday 8:00 a.m. – 9:30 p.m. Closed Saturday and Sunday Check our website for any changes in programs.
DAILY LUNCH BY CHEF OMAR LIMON
Date: Tuesday through Friday Time: 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Cost: Cost is $5; prior registration not required
SPECIAL EVENTS FAMILY CONCERT SERIES Date: Monday, Dec. 12 – Cactus Cola (country rock) Time: 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Cost: Free; no appointment needed, open to all ages, doors open at 6:00 p.m.
CLASSES CERAMICS Date: Tuesday and Thursday Time: 9:00 a.m. – noon Cost: $1.50 each class plus cost of supplies GRIEF SUPPORT Date: Friday, Dec. 16 Time: 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Cost: Free; Register now CARING FOR THE CAREGIVER Date: Monday, Dec. 19 Time: 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Cost: Free; register now VITAL AGING: NAVIGATING TECHNOLOGY Date: Tuesday, Dec. 20 Time: 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Cost: Free; register now
DANCE LINE DANCE: BEGINNING Date: Tuesdays Time: 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Cost: $10 for the month; register now THURSDAY EVENING SOCIAL DANCE Live Music provided by Tony Summerhays Date: Thursdays Time: 7:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. Cost: $5
EXERCISE
Daily Exercise Classes – check our current newsletter for the schedule
HEALTH SERVICES BLOOD PRESSURE CLINIC by Harmony Home Health Date: Thursday, Dec. 8 Time: 10:30 a.m. – noon Cost: Free; no appointment necessary HEARING SCREENING Date: Mondays Time: 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Cost: Free; advance appointment required HAIRCUTS Date: Wednesdays Time: 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Cost: $10; advance appointment required
MASSAGE THERAPY Date: Thursdays Time: 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Cost: $20 half-hour $40 hour; appointment required
PROGRAMS HAND AND FOOT CARD GAME Date: Mondays Time: 12:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Cost: Free BRIDGE LESSONS Date: Mondays Time: 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Cost: Free MEXICAN TRAIN DOMINOS GAME Date: Thursdays Time: 12:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Cost: Free
Murray Arts Beat
For additional information, please contact Lori Edmunds at 801-264-2620
Storytelling Residencies are a great opportunity and fun way for children, teens, and adults, to develop story writing and storytelling skills! Murray City Cultural Arts hold residencies each year, where participants are taught by professional storytellers. Finalists from each residency will be invited to tell at the Murray City Showcase, April 22, 2023. As residencies are scheduled, updates will be made on our webpage at: www.murray.utah.gov/ 1293/Murray-Storytelling-Showcase Questions or interested in participating in a Storytelling Residency, please email klindquist@murray.utah.gov