FEBRUARY 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 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
I Want to Give Back to the Citizens
mayor@murray.utah.gov 801-264-2600 5025 S. State Street Murray, Utah 84107
Hello! I’m Brett Hales and I’m way excited to be here. Cindy and I have raised our five children here in Murray so this is truly an honor for us to serve the City. I was sworn into office on Tuesday, January 4, 2022. It has been non-stop action since then! Though I served 10-years on the Murray City Council, I have been amazed by the amount of activity (work) that is involved with running the City. I did promise Cindy that I would not pass judgment on the ‘job’ for two weeks. Honestly, after the two-week deadline, I can say that I love this job and I love Murray City more than ever before! I am so grateful for the hard-working and dedicated staff of this City. Though my head is still spinning a little from the barrage of nonstop meetings, it has been very good to do the deep digs into the departments and the operations of the City. To the residents of Murray, I have an open-door policy. Of course, you will need to schedule time with our administrative assistant, but I am truly interested in hearing your ideas and thoughts on how to improve Murray. I won’t promise that all your ideas will be implemented immediately, but I still want to know what’s on your mind. We are going to be watching the Utah State Legislature with guarded excitement. During a recent meeting with our elected state representatives and senators, we learned of some initiatives that could greatly impact our community. For instance, there has been some concern raised about short-term rentals in residential areas. There may
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be an effort to repeal or change the 2018 legislation that allowed those rentals. There may be legislation to ensure that drivers license tests are offered in multiple languages which is viewed as support to help people who need to be able to drive to or for their employment. We are also hoping for support of a request for $2 million for the renovation of the Murray Theater. Other issues include watershed restoration, water conservation and mental health training efforts for our law enforcement officers. On Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, I was invited to say a few words at the beginning of the program. It was the 30th Annual Human Rights Celebration, which must be one of the longest-running recognitions of Dr. King’s birthday in Utah. The program featured the Murray High School Madrigal and A Cappella Choirs, the Murray Jazz Band and the Murray Theater Department. Miss Murray, Morgan Workman also spoke to the crowd about her platform of helping underprivileged children afford after-school activities. The audience was also treated to a special musical guest, Brianny Christensen, from the MHS Class of 2016. As the following days have more sunlight, I hope you will take advantage of the many outdoor venues that provide opportunities for activities. I recently told The City Weekly about the trail that runs northeast from the southeast corner of Wheeler Farm to Van Winkle Expressway. It’s a hidden gem that Cindy and I love to walk. It’s only 1.6 miles one way. I hope you will venture out and explore the trail as the weather gets nicer.
2022 Street Trees Have you wanted to plant a park strip tree? Murray City Power will be selling park strip trees starting Tuesday, February 1st. We have a VERY limited number of trees for sale and anticipate they will sell out quickly. If you would like to order a tree, call our forestry division at 801-264-2703 starting February 1st from 7:00 am-3:30 pm. We will continue to sell trees until the inventory runs out. Trees are $125 each and include planting by a certified arborist, maintenance, and a watering bag to help them get established. Please decide which tree you want PRIOR to calling and have your credit card ready. This year we have the following trees for sale: • Emerald Avenue Hornbeam • Autumn Brilliance Serviceberry • Common Hackberry • Greenspire Linden For questions, contact Michelle at 801-264-2703.
Message from the Council When I drive through Murray I see a beautiful, thriving community full of families at the park, shoppers at Fashion Place Mall, and joggers on the parkway. But I also see long time Murray residents struggle to pay for housing in the neighborhoods they grew up in. I know we are all aware of the housing crisis, not only Kat Martinez in Murray, but across the state. Though this is District 1 not a problem specific to Murray, we must be a part of the solution. Unaffordable housing and shortages of housing lead to a rise in homelessness. A 2019 financial survey by Charles Schwab showed that 59% of Americans are one missed paycheck away from experiencing homelessness themselves. Homelessness impacts children at a higher rate than anyone else. Over one million children under six experience homelessness nationwide at any given time. What can we do to protect these children and their families? There are both things we can individually do, as well as things we can do collectively as a community. First, let’s talk about what we can do as individuals. There are many wonderful organizations right here in Murray that support residents in need. Some of my favorites include The Murray Children’s Pantry, The Utah Diaper Bank, which is located here in Murray, and Murray Park Church of Christ Food Pantry which is an extension of the Utah Food Bank. The closest shelter to Murray is The Road Home - Midvale Family Center. All of these organizations are regularly in need of in kind as well as monetary donations. If you
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are in a position to help, consider making community service a regular part of your new year. On a larger scale, cities need to follow best practices recommended in expanding housing affordability and accessibility. First, we must ensure zoning of residential areas includes allowing townhouses, stacked flats, and cottages. We must continue to support Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) in all residential zones. ADUs accommodate mixed generational living and enable homebuyers to generate income to assist them in affording their home. I would also like to see the city require developers to include a set number of affordable units in all new high or moderate density developments in Murray. One strategy Murray needs to continue to utilize is mixed-use zoning. You may have heard discussion of mixed use zoning recently. Mixed-use means there are both commercial and residential spaces in a development. These types of areas are designed to provide more housing choices, create walkable neighborhoods, and are often considered more environmentally sustainable than single family neighborhoods. When new development, or higher density projects than have previously been in your area are proposed, remember - more housing means more children and adults with access to safe, warm homes. We can all do our part to individually support our neighbors in need, and let’s also ensure we welcome strategies in our city that provide more accessible housing here in Murray. Kat Martinez District 1
166 East 5300 South • Murray, UT 84107
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 Currently Vacant Phone #
Executive Director Jennifer Kennedy Office: 801-264-2622
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New Hours The Murray Library is now open an hour earlier each day. Monday – Thursday: 9:00am – 7:00pm Friday & Saturday: 9:00am – 5:00pm Sundays: Closed
Telephone Agenda Information 801-264-2525
Join in for Winter Reading & Winter Watching! Winter is a great time to stay inside and enjoy a good story. Join in on Winter Reading and Winter Watching and win a prize. Come into the library to get a paper tracker, or join either program through the Beanstack app. Both challenges will run through January and February. Winter Reading is all ages. Winter Watching is for adults only. Visit murraylibrary.org/winter to learn more.
Storytime Kits Come and pick up everything you need to do a storytime at home. Each week we will have a different theme with books to check out and a take home kit you get to keep. The kit contains songs, rhymes, and a craft all about the featured theme.
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FEBRUARY 2022 Murray Senior Recreation Center seniorrec@murray.utah.gov | mcreg.com murray.utah.gov/140/Senior-Recreation-Center Monday-Friday 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Thursday 8 a.m. – 9:30 p.m. Closed Saturday and Sunday Holiday Closures: Monday, Feb. 21 Please check our website for more information and the latest changes in programs.
DAILY LUNCH by CHEF OMAR LIMON Date: Tuesday through Friday Time: 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Cost: $4; prior registration not required
THE PARK CENTER HOURS Monday - Friday 5:30am - 9pm Saturday
7am - 5pm
Sunday
9am - 2pm
SPECIAL EVENTS WINTER FAMILY CONCERT SERIES Date: Monday, Feb. 14 – Neo Vintage Monday, Mar. 14 – Surf Daddy Time: 7 p.m. – 8 p.m. Cost: Free; no appointment needed open to all ages and doors open at 6 p.m. MARDI GRAS Date: Tuesday, Mar. 1 Time: 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Cost: $10, reserved seats; registration begins Tuesday, Feb. 1
CLASSES CERAMICS Date: Tuesday and Thursday Time: 9 a.m. – noon Cost: $1.50 each class plus cost of supplies GRIEF SUPPORT Date: Friday, Feb. 4 Friday, Feb. 18 Time: 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Cost: Free; Register now BASICS OF SLEEP Date: Friday, Feb. 11 Time: 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Cost: Free; register now VITAL AGING: BRAIN HEALTH AFTER 50 Date: Tuesday, Feb. 15 Time: 1 p.m. – 2 p.m. Cost: Free; register now STORYTELLING WORKSHOP Date: Tues., Feb. 8 through Thurs., Mar. 17 Time: 10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Cost: Free; register now
CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE #10 East 6150 South (1 block west of State Street) For information call 801-264-2635
Register online at www.mcreg.com
Day
Saturday, March 26, 2022
Time
6:45 AM Captains Meeting Play will begin immediately after mtg.
Cost
$270 per team / $300 after deadline
Location
The Park Center in Murray
Deadline
Monday, March 21, 2022
April 14—May 7
Days
Thursday Evenings & Saturday
Grades
Pre-K—12th grades
Cost
$50 Resident (registration open 1/14) $60 Nonresident (registration open 2/14)
Deadline March 14, 2022 Recreation Director | Soni Hirasuna Recreation Coordinator | Janica Gubler Recreation Coordinator | Tasha LaRocco
April 12—May 20 (T,W & F)
Time
5:00-6:30 pm
Age
6—15 years old
Cost
$40 Resident / $50 Nonresident
Location
Murray Park (By Pavilion #5)
Deadline
March 22nd @ 11:59pm
Includes: 18 practices & shirt
Date
Location Murray Parks and schools
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Grades Dates Place Times Cost Deadline
4 th -6 th , 7 th -9 th March 7,9,14,16,21, 23 Monday & Wednesday Hillcrest Jr. High Grades 4 -6 (6:00 -7:45 PM) Grades 7 -9 (7:45 -9:30 PM) $40 Resident $50 Non -Resident Monday, February 14, 2022
The Park Center Director | Marci Williams Assistant Park Center Director | Joe Gourley Aquatics Manager | Sena Vick
THE PARK CENTER 202 E. MURRAY PARK AVE. PARKS AND RECREATION OFFICE 296 E. MURRAY PARK AVE.
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Senior Center Continued EXERCISE DAILY EXERCISE CLASSES – check our current newsletter for the schedule UNIVERSITY OF UTAH STUDENTS – Overall Fitness and Personal Training Date: Tuesdays & Fridays (Overall Fitness) Time: 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Cost: Free; register now NOTE: Personal Training appointments are available based on student schedules, call the Center for availability/appointments.
AARP TAX SERVICE
Date: Wednesday, Feb. 2 through Wednesday, Apr. 13 Time: 12:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Cost: Free; register now For: Those age 55+, middle to low income, no business or rental property
PROGRAMS THURSDAY EVENING SOCIAL DANCE Live Music provided by Tony Summerhays Date: Thursdays Time: 7 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. Cost: $5 HAND AND FOOT Date: Mon., Feb. 7 | Mon., Mar. 7, 21 Time: 12:30 p.m. – 4 p.m. Cost: Free MEXICAN TRAIN DOMINOS GAME Date: Thursdays Time: 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Cost: Free
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For additional information, please contact Lori Edmunds at 801-264-2620
Murray City will be presenting
MATILDA THE MUSICAL!
June 16-18, 20, 23-24, 2022 at the Murray Prak Amphitheater stage. The production is being directed by Candy Tippetts, with choreography by Alan LaFluer, musical direction by Anthony Buck. All roles are open. Auditions will be held by video submission and are due March 14-18th. This information, together with links to baking tracks will be provided soon. Callbacks will be March 26th. Audition information will be posted on the Murray City Website – Cultural Arts, and various audition sites. Feel free to contact Candy Tippetts at catippetts@comcast.net
STORY WRITING/TELLING WORKSHOP “We think in story. It is hardwired in our brain. Story is the language of experience. We all have stories to tell. Don’t let your stories go forgotten or untold. Come learn how to mine your past for those meaningful moments. Once captured, we will show you how to save those images for your posterity with a well-written story.” This is a fun and supportive class taught by Cassie Ashton, author, and award-winning storyteller. Workshop starts February 8, 2022 and ends March 17, 2022. Will be held at the Murray City Senior Recreation Center (10 East 6150 South, Murray, UT, 84107). 10:00 am – 11:30 am, Tuesdays and Thursdays only. For more information, please call the Senior Recreation Center at (801) 264-2635, or email klindquist@murray.utah.gov
HEALTH SERVICES HAIRCUTS Date: Friday, Feb. 4 | Friday, Feb. 18 Time: 9 a.m. – noon Cost: $9; advance appointment required BLOOD PRESSURE CLINIC by Harmony Home Health Date: Thursday, Feb. 10 Time: 10:30 a.m. – noon Cost: Free; no appointment necessary HEALTH SCREENING by UVU Student Nurses Date: Wednesday, Feb. 16 Time: 9:30 a.m. – noon Cost: Free; no appointment necessary TOENAIL CLIPPING Date: Tuesday, Feb. 15 Time: 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Cost: $11; advance appt required
TRIPS – WENDOVER Date: Thursday, Mar. 10 Time: 8:30 a.m. – 7 p.m. Cost: $22; register now
Resident on Display Original artwork by Murray resident artists are displayed in the central display case at City Hall. Julie Jacobson will be showcasing her artwork throughout February and March.
Interested in showcasing your talent and becoming a Resident on Display? – please contact murraymuseum@murray.utah.gov