March 2022 FREQUENTLY REQUESTED NUMBERS
Mayor’s Message
MAYOR’S OFFICE
Grant Elementary . . . . . . 801-264-7416
State of the City 2022
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 Pageant (Leesa Lloyd) . . . . . . . . . . 801-446-9233 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
It is incredibly humbling to be delivering my first State-of-the-City address. As I sit down to write this, I am watching the Winter Olympics. In some ways, I can relate to those athletes! Give me a second to explain… They have trained for years, committing to doing the best they can in order to achieve their dream of being Olympians. Obviously, I haven’t trained to be an athlete. But I did serve on the Murray City Council for 10 years; in essence, I was training to be the Mayor! The athletes who are interviewed are quick to thank their parents, coaches and supporters for getting them to where they are. In other words, they know none of it was possible without the scores of people who have supported them along the way. I want to thank all of you who supported me and my campaign for Mayor. I will and have been working tirelessly to make sure the City is moving in a positive direction. I also want to thank my colleagues for the past decade on the City Council. I fully understand and respect the legislative and administrative roles. I can honestly say that’s a bit odd to move from the legislative to the administrative side of things! Thanks also to the amazing employees at the City! You have welcomed, advised and given me the emotional and mental support I have needed through this transition.
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
So, what has the City done for you? Without boring you with the details, I will highlight the ways the City has tried to make your life better. Your personal safety is always a top concern. The Police Department hired 12 new officers to help with the number of calls that grew by more than 25%. They still need a few more officers to be fully staffed. Fire Department calls also increased 10% from the previous year. But thankfully, the crews were ready, having logged more than 7,000 hours in training. Fire also supported wildfire suppression efforts, traveling to three, out-of-state fires for 49 days in the past year. The City has also been focused on the things that you hopefully take for granted. For instance, keeping the lights on. A storm blew through in July causing multiple outages for 6,000 Murray customers for up to eight hours. Everyone from line workers to office personnel pitched in to help restore power. Natural gas prices doubled during the summer, but Power ran turbines almost continually to generate power, saving more than $1(m). You may not realize that more than 100 miles of sewer line were cleaned. But you might know if such cleanings did not take place. Crews also replaced a mile-and-a-half of damaged sidewalk. More than 5,000 tripping hazards were removed, and 724 potholes were filled.
Brett A. Hales -Mayor
During this current ongoing drought, we’re very proud of our Murray residents who reduced their water use by more than 130-million gallons, which resulted in a $600-thousand cost savings to residents. Some of the other ways the City has tried to improve your life include: • Created an online container reservation system for 20-yard and 30-yard trailers and green waste containers. • Referred hundreds of critically ill or aging customers to various assistance programs like HEAT or CAP for help with paying their bills. • Provided drive-up window service at the library during COVID for convenient and efficient curbside service. • Created a book bike in the park to provide an easy means of checking out and returning books. • Replaced 5 pavilions at Murray Park, increasing capacity and improving the experience for patrons. • There were also other efforts that are underway to make the City even better! • The old Murray Theater, with the help of Salt Lake County and the state legislature, is being restored and renovated. • The Murray Mansion is getting a ‘facelift’ to include a new elevator and restroom. • The City received a clean audit report which ensures that federal funds were spent correctly. • Construction of the new City Hall is moving along with completion set for March 2023. • What would this State of the City report be if it did not include some interesting tidbits of information? • The Murray Parkway Trail saw a record-breaking 276,448 people in 2021. • There was an 11% decrease in the number of customer service calls to our Finance Department. But there were still more than 32,000. • For decades, the basement of City Hall has collected old documents and supplies. Now, after more than 300 round trips to the basement, the extra items have been removed, much of it sold as surplus garnering $8,044! • Public information included 195 Public notices, 45 Public hearings and monthly e-newsletters. Finally, I again want to thank everyone who participated in the General Election. Three municipal races were on the ballot, including the Mayor’s race. Congratulations to Councilpersons Pam Cotter in District 2 and Diane Turner, who won reelection, in District 4. Also, welcome to Garry Hrechkosy in District 5. All of us and those already serving will work hard to represent you and the City well in 2022 and beyond. Again, I have an open-door policy and would love to sit down and talk with you about your ideas for making Murray the best place to live in America. Submit your ideas to: mayor@murray.utah.gov. If you would like an appointment with the Mayor, please call 801-264-2600. In closing, I am happy to say the State of the City is just fine.
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THE PARK CENTER HOURS Monday - Friday
5:30am - 9pm
Saturday
7am - 5pm
Sunday
9am - 2pm
Recreation Director | Soni Hirasuna Recreation Coordinator | Janica Gubler Recreation Coordinator | Tasha LaRocco
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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MARCH 2022 MURRAY SENIOR RECREATION CENTER 10 East 6150 South • Murray, Utah 84107 801-264-2635 seniorrec@murray.utah.gov murray.utah.gov/140/ Senior-Recreation-Center mcreg.com Monday-Friday 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Thursday 8 a.m. – 9:30 p.m. Closed Saturday and Sunday Please 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 $4; prior registration not required SPECIAL EVENTS Family Concert Series Date: 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 deadline is Tuesday, February 22 CLASSES Ceramics Date: Tuesday and Thursday Time: 9 a.m. – noon Cost: $1.50 each class + cost of supplies Grief Support Date: Friday, Mar. 4, Friday, Mar. 18 Time: 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Cost: Free; Register now Vital Aging: Strong Self-Confidence Date: Tuesday, Mar. 15 Time: 1 p.m. – 2 p.m. Cost: Free; register now Home and Community Safety Date: Tuesday, Mar. 22 Time: 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Cost: Free; register now
Fall Prevention Date: Tuesday, Mar. 29 Time: 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Cost: Free; register now ARTS Watercolors with John Fackrell Date: Mon, Mar. 7 through Mon, Apr. 11 Time: 9 a.m. – noon Cost: $33; register now Beginning Watercolors and Art Appreciation with John and Joan Fackrell Date: Mon, Mar. 7 through Mon, Apr. 11 Time: 1 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Cost: $33; register now Wednesday Painting with Jeanette Morris Date: Wed, Mar. 9 through Wed, Apr. 27 Time: 9 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Cost: $40; register now Note: Jeanette is an experienced teacher and paints in both watercolors and oils; she has some experience with pastels and acrylics. Crafting with Susan: Wood Bunny and Egg Date: Thursday, March 24 Time: 2:30 p.m. – 4 p.m. Cost: $5; register now DANCE Line Dance: Advanced Date: Tuesday Time: 9:30 a.m. – 11 a.m. Cost: $10 month of March; register now Line Dance: Beginning Date: Tuesday Time: 2 p.m. – 3 p.m. Cost: $10 month of March; register now 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 training availability and appointments.
THE MURRAY SENIOR RECREATION CENTER
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: Mondays 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 HEALTH SERVICES Haircuts Date: Friday, Mar. 4 Friday, Mar. 18 Time: 9 a.m. – noon Cost: $9; advance appointment required Blood Pressure Clinic by Harmony Home Health Date: Thursday, Mar. 10 Time: 10:30 a.m. – noon Cost: Free; no appointment necessary Health Screening by UVU Student Nurses Date: Wednesday, Mar. 30 Time: 9:30 a.m. – noon Cost: Free; no appointment necessary TRIPS Wendover Date: Thursday, Mar. 10 Time: 8:30 a.m. – 7 p.m. Cost: $22; register now Tuacahn: Disney’s Mary Poppins and Wonderland Date: Mon, Jun. 6 through Thurs, Jun. 9 Cost is $475 per person based on double occupancy Cost is $575 per person based on single occupancy Register beginning Tuesday, Mar. 22 and a $50 deposit per person is due at time of registration. Payment in full due by Wednesday, May 4
10 East 6150 South (West of State Street) • 801-264-2635
C ULTURAL A RTS
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 till the end of March. For those interested in showcasing their talent and becoming a Resident on Display – please contact murraymuseum@murray.utah.gov
Murray Mansion Public Tours The Murray Mansion has been undergoing restoration work to prepare for the installation of the Murray Museum. We would like to invite the public to tour the mansion to learn a little bit about its history, the ongoing restoration, and the future of the Museum. Tours will be guided and are scheduled for the 2nd Wednesday and the 3rd Saturday of March and April.
March 9: 6 PM & 6:30 PM March 19: 11 AM & 11:30 AM April 13: 6 PM & 6:30 PM April 23: 11 AM & 11:30 AM If you are interested in attending one of the scheduled tour times, please email rcoates@murray.utah.gov or call the Murray Museum (801) 264-2589 Murray City will be presenting Matilda the Musical! June 16-18, 20, 23-24, 2022 at the Murray Park Amphitheater. 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 backing tracks are provided on the Cultural Arts Webpage:
www.murray.utah.gov/1642/Auditions 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 Sister Act – July 15-16, 18, 21-23 at the Murray Park Amphitheater Stage. The production is being directed by Bruce Craven. Auditions will be tentatively April 20 & 21 with callbacks on April 23.