JANUARY 2023 FREQUENTLY REQUESTED NUMBERS
Mayor’s Message
MAYOR’S OFFICE
Grant Elementary . . . . . . 801-264-7416
Code Enforcement
mayor@murray.utah.gov 801-264-2600 5025 S. State Street Murray, Utah 84107
Heritage Center (Senior Programming) . . 801-264-2635 Hillcrest Jr. High . . . . . . . 801-264-7442 Horizon Elementary . . . . 801-264-7420 Liberty Elementary . . . . . 801-264-7424 Longview Elementary. . . 801-264-7428 Ken Price Ball Park . . . . . 801-262-8282 Miss Murray Competition (Lindsey D. Smith) . . . . . . 801-699-2288 McMillan Elementary . . . 801-264-7430 Murray Area Chamber of Commerce.. . . . . . . . . . 801-263-2632 Murray Arts Advisory Board (Lori Edmunds) . . . . . . . . 801-264-2614 Murray Boys & Girls Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . 801-268-1335 Murray City Cemetery . . . 801-264-2637 Murray Community Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . 801-264-7414 Murray High School . . . . 801-264-7460 Murray Museum . . . . . . . 801-264-2589 Murray Parks and Recreation Office . . . . . . . 801-264-2614 Murray Parkway Golf Course . . . . . . . . . . . . 801-262-4653 Murray Park Aquatics Pool . . . . . . . . . 801 290-4190 Mick Riley Golf Course (SL County). . . . . . . . . . . . 801-266-8185 Parkside Elementary . . . . 801-264-7434 Riverview Jr. High . . . . . . 801-264-7446 Salt Lake County Parks and Recreation . . . . . . . . 801-468-2560 Salt Lake County Ice Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . 801-270-7280 The Park Center . . . . . . . . 801-284-4200 Viewmont Elementary . . 801-264-7438
Have you ever driven by a yard filled with junk cars and weeds and wondered why the property owners are allowed to have that mess? Truthfully, they aren’t allowed. There are many types of violations that the City can enforce. Those violations include parking issues, weeds, yard waste and debris, inoperable vehicles, abandoned vehicles, yard parking, sidewalk and street obstructions, illegal dumping, pest control, storm drain pollution, homeless camps, people living in trailers, business license violations, illegal camping, failure to remove snow, additions to a building without a permit. and other similar issues. The issues are often brought to the attention of the City’s Code Enforcement officials when complaints are filed. Code enforcement is a broad term used to describe actions that city staff take to ensure that city ordinances are followed. These ordinances often address operation of businesses, environmental issues, maintaining properties, parking, and other concerns of public health, safety and welfare. If such a yard or other problems exist in your neighborhood, here are some things to consider and possible ways to handle the situation. There are issues that code enforcement cannot address: • Property line disputes. • Unkempt properties, i.e., peeling paint, failing roof, dead grass, fallen fence, broken concrete. • Landlord’s failure to repair the roof or control parking issues at an apartment. • Tree branches or limbs hanging over the property line. • Legal parking on a public street (there are rules about what type and how long a vehicle can be parked on a street). • Barking or dangerous dogs or other animals. These concerns should be directed to Murray City Animal Control. • Certain actions on private property such as vehicle impounds are outside a code enforcement officer’s jurisdiction. Many other violations such as the ones listed above, however, are enforceable in residential yards and business yards/lots. • Although citations may be issued, code enforcement officers are not able to perform or facilitate the actual clean-up of waste/debris or vehicles from residential and/or business yards.
Brett A. Hales -Mayor
The best way to file a complaint is through the City’s website, www.murray. utah.gov. Look for the “Report a Concern” option. Clicking on this link will bring up a fillable form. Using the website is the fastest way to make sure all the different City staff who help with code enforcement can see the complaint and respond. It also helps us to track progress as a team, and keep you informed. A complaint can also be filed by calling the following: • Police department dispatch at 801-840-8400, for immediate attention after hours, please call 801-840-4000. • Police department receptionist at 801-264-2673 • Community & Economic Development at 801-270-2420
Enforcement officers respond to most complaints within 1-2 working days. If necessary, the property owners are given notice with a reasonable amount of time to resolve the violation. But if the property owner is unwilling to cooperate, the item may be taken through court proceedings, which could take months to resolve. Are new property owners responsible for violations that existed prior to the purchase of the property? Yes. The new owner is responsible to bring the property into compliance. Code enforcement officers spend most of their time responding to complaints. However, they also follow up on issues that came to their attention while they are working on the other complaints or issues.
THE PARK CENTER HOURS Monday - Friday
5:30am - 9pm
Saturday
7am - 5pm
Sunday
9am - 2pm
Coming Soon…. · KidZone reservation process moving to online reservations · Evil Scientist classes for kids · Birthday Party Rentals Updated Aquatics Activity Pool Hours Beginning January 1: Extended hours for Adult Swim time until 12pm Monday-Friday. Open Plunge will begin at 12pm MondayFriday. Fitness In an attempt to streamline our KidZone reservation online, we need to change a few of our classes and their times. We are hopeful this will not create a hardship for those attending our awesome Group Fitness classes. If you aren't attending... what's holding you back? We have an amazing and diverse group of instructors and I am confident you can find a class that works for you. Come give it a try... and thank you for your understanding about moving class times. RECREATION | THE PARK CENTER 202 E. MURRAY PARK AVE.
MCREG.COM
JANUARY 2023 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, Jan. 9 – Paul Boruff with Dark Fiddle Time: 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Cost: Free; no appointment needed open to all ages and 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, Jan. 13 and 27 Time: 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Cost: Free; Register now Vital Aging: Healthy Relationships Date: Tuesday, Jan. 17 Time: 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Cost: Free; register now
EXERCISE Daily Exercise Classes – check our current newsletter for the schedule
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 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Cost: Free 10-Week Storytelling Workshop Date: Wednesday, Jan. 18 – Wednesday, Mar. 22 Time: 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Cost: Free; Register now
HEALTH SERVICES Blood Pressure Clinic by Harmony Home Health Date: Thursday, Jan. 12 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 for half-hour or $40 for hour; advance appointment required
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
www.mcreg.com
COMMUNITY
MATTERS
Candy Display at Murray City Hall! Honoring Murray’s past, these sweet festive displays are available to view in the central hallway display case in Murray City Hall (5025 S State Street) from December 1, 2022 – January 27, 2023. City Hall hours are Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Artists: Raelyn and Bill Webster
STORYTELLING WORKSHOPS Storytelling workshops are a great opportunity and fun way for children, teens, and adults, to develop story writing and storytelling skills. As workshops are confirmed, locations and schedules will be posted on the Cultural Arts webpage at: www.murray.utah.gov/1293/Murray-Storytelling-Showcase Library Residency January 21 – March 4, 2023, Saturdays only. 1:00 – 3:00 PM. Open to all students grades 3-12. Murray City Library (166 East 5300 South). *To register or for more information, contact suzhudson@comcast.net Senior Recreation Center Residency January 18 – March 22, 2023, Wednesdays only. 10:00 – 11:30 AM. For ages 18 and older. Please contact the Senior Recreation Center at 801-264-2635, with questions. *You do not need to be a member to participate. For more information or to receive updates, email klindquist@murray.utah.gov
Harry Haynes “Strip Mall” Harry Haynes came to Utah in 1870 and constructed a collection of commercial buildings along the west side of State Street. In 1882, he was appointed postmaster of South Cottonwood. A year later he petitioned to rename the post office after General George Custer or the Territorial Governor Eli Murray. The name “Murray” was chosen and later adopted as the city’s official name when incorporated in 1902. Much, if not all, of the Haynes complex was destroyed by fire in 1892 and later replaced by the Commercial Hall and Opera House Block.
Murray Coal & Lumber Co. Murray Coal & Lumber Co. was operated by Frank C. Howe, who maintained an office and yard on State Street, just north of Vine. There was a second yard located on the west side of 4800 South. Arthur worked for the company as a yardman and foreman for about 5 years. Photo taken circa 1915 and contributed by Merle Casper. Pictured is Arthur F. Hobbs (right) and an unidentified man.
Utah Whip Factory The Utah Whip Factory was located half a block north of 4800 South on State Street. Owned by John and Sarah Lym, it was also known as the Buggy Whip Factory. *Bertha Arnold Turnbow used to work there and would make cane, rawhide, and riding whips. Her wages were 50 cents per day on Saturdays and $1.50 per week, for Monday through Friday. *The History of Murray City, 1976, page 428.