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MAYOR'S MESSAGE Dear Friends and Neighbors, This month, we want to extend a big congratulations to Salt Lake Community College! They celebrated their 75th anniversary, including an amazing legacy of educational excellence and leadership. It is remarkable to me to see how much the college has grown and changed through all of these years. From humble beginnings, Salt Lake Community College opened on Sept. 14, 1948, near the downtown area with just 246 students. It was then known as the Salt Lake Vocational School and had only 16 courses and 23 faculty members. At the time, the school primarily served returning World War II veterans studying via the G.I. Bill. Fast forward three quarters of a century and look at SLCC today. Now with 10 locations throughout the Salt Lake Valley, SLCC is the state's largest two-year college with the most diverse student body. SLCC is Utah’s No. 1 provider of workforce development and applied technology programs, as well as the largest supplier of transfer students to Utah's four-year universities. From a couple of hundred students to 60,000 students today, Salt Lake Community College remains a truly community school. Of course, with its Taylorsville campus, for me, Salt Lake Community College has always felt like home. We love having the college’s primary campus right here in Taylorsville — engaging with administrators, faculty and staff, seeing the students and all their accomplishments, and supporting all of the college’s magnificent efforts. The Taylorsville campus opened in 1967, long before we were even a city, so it is from the college’s strong foundation that our community itself has grown. Connecting us as a community every day are the Student Center, the Lifetime Activities Center and Bruin Arena, Norma Carr Field, Alder Amphitheater, and Markosian Library — with its noteworthy 90,000 volumes. I love to walk through the beautiful Taylorsville Redwood Campus, especially at this time of the year as the trees turn from vibrant greens to all the colors of autumn. In all, the Taylorsville campus serves more than 15,000 students a year and covers two city blocks here in our city — with 12 academic buildings. So, we are very grateful for SLCC and all that it offers. We celebrate its accomplishments not only on its distinguished anniversary but every year. I marvel as it has continued to evolve and progress, with a steady vision focused on its students and the broader community, and I can’t wait to see what the next 75 years bring for SLCC. Congratulations again and go, Bruins! —Mayor Kristie S. Overson
WHAT’S INSIDE – NOVEMBER 2023 Frequently Called Numbers, Page 2 Council Corner, Page 3 TVPD News, Page 4 Heritage Remembrances, Page 7 Environment, Page 8
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November 2023
Fall Festival, Trick-or-Treating on the Plaza Usher in Autumn
All things autumn were celebrated with two city events that saw hundreds of children, friends and their families turn out for treats, games and activities and plenty of fun. First up was Taylorsville’s inaugural Fall Festival, hosted by the Taylorsville Historic Preservation Committee. The event featured a pumpkin patch and pumpkin painting, quilt show, pie-eating and candy-corn-in-a-jar contests, music and food, plus a free Taylorsville cookbook and quilt giveaway (See more on Page 6). “It was so much fun to celebrate the Jones home and museum, and the fact that the building is now on the National Register of Historic Places,” noted Mayor Kristie Overson of the event held at the Taylorsville-Bennion Heritage Center. The Taylorsville Parks and Recreation Committee, with support from the Taylorsville Police Department, also hosted its second annual Trick-or-Treating on the Plaza where a whopping 3,000 people turned out for free candy passed out by over 50 vendors. The businesses and organization had signed up to volunteer their time and donate the treats at candy stations set up across Centennial Plaza (See more on Page 5). Also, this past month, the Taylorsville Arts Council put on its 2023 Taylorsville Art Show at the Mid-Valley Performing Arts Center where
dozens of talented artists shared their artwork in four art categories. And, upcoming events include Saturday with Santa, the Marvelous Wonderettes, the Tree Lighting Ceremony and Wreaths Across America Day. See details on the following pages or online, at taylorsvilleut.gov.
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Emergency ...................................................................................................911 Police Department ............................................................... 801-840-4000 Poison Control Center .................................................... 1-800-222-1222 Animal Control Shelter ....................................................... 801-965-5800 Animal Control After House Dispatch ........................... 801-840-4000 Building Inspection ............................................................. 801-955-2030 Chamber West (Chamber of Commerce) ...................... 801-977-8755 Fire Department ................................................................... 801-743-7200 Gang Tip Line ......................................................................... 385-468-9768 Garbage/Recycle/GreenWaste Pick-up ........................ 385-468-6325 (Wasatch Front Waste & Recycling) Granite School District........................................................ 385-646-5000 Health Department ............................................................. 385-468-4100 Highway Conditions (from cell phone) .............................................511 Park Reservations ................................................................. 385-468-7275 Public Works (Salt Lake County) ....................................... 385-468-6101 Dominion Energy ................................................................. 800-323-5517 Rocky Mountain Power ...................................................... 888-221-7070 Salt Lake County Recycling/Landfill .............................. 801-974-6920 Taylorsville Bennion Improvement District................. 801-968-9081 Taylorsville Food Pantry ..................................................... 801-815-0003 Taylorsville Senior Center .................................................. 385-468-3370 Taylorsville Code Enforcement ........................................ 801-955-2013 Taylorsville Justice Court ................................................... 801-963-0268 Taylorsville Library ............................................................... 801-943-4636 Taylorsville Recreation Center ......................................... 385-468-1732 Swimming Pool (Memorial Day to Labor Day) ........... 801-967-5006 Taylorsville-Bennion Heritage Center ........................... 801-281-0631 UDOT Region 2 ...................................................................... 801-975-4900 Utah Transit Authority (UTA)............................................. 801-743-3882
Save the Date: Election is Nov. 21 The City of Taylorsville is holding a Municipal General Election on Tuesday, Nov. 21, to elect City Council members in Districts 1, 2 and 3. Beginning Oct. 31, ballots will be mailed to active registered voters living in these districts. The ballots must be mailed back by Election Day. Taylorsville City Council candidates running for office are: District 1: Ernest Glen Burgess, Dennis Sanok District 2: Curt Cochran District 3: Anna Barbieri Each term is for four years. (Elections for Districts 4 and District 5 and the position of Mayor will be held in 2025). This year, some areas of the city will also vote for candidates to Taylorsville-Bennion Improvement District's Board of Trustees. You can view sample ballots for Districts 1, 2 and 3, in English and Spanish, on the city’s website: www.taylorsvilleut.gov/government/elections
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EVENTS NOVEMBER 2023 Nov. 1 & 15 – 6:30 p.m. City Council Meeting @ City Hall and online.
Nov. 5 – 2 a.m. Daylight Saving Time ends. Move your clocks back one hour.
Nov. 10 – All day Veterans Day (observed). City Offices are closed.
Nov. 14 – 6 p.m.
November 3-4 Summit Dance Project presents
The Marvelous Wonderettes @ the Mid-Valley Performing Arts Center. Tickets are $10.
Nov. 21 – All Day Election Day. Polls open at 7 a.m. and close at 8 p.m.
Nov. 23 – All Day
UPCOMING EVENTS
Thanksgiving. City Offices are closed Thursday and Friday.
Nov. 27 – 6:30 p.m. Upcoming: Dec. 8 – 7 p.m. Upcoming: Dec. 9 – 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday with Santa @ Taylorsville-Bennion Heritage Center. See ad on Page 6. Find our monthly calendar of events on the city’s website, www.taylorsvilleut.gov
November 9-11 Lifehouse Performing Arts Academy presents THE NUTCRACKER November 10-11 Webb Dance Academy presents FALL SHOWCASE November 12 Miami Show Productions presents PSICOVIVER CON ALBERTO BARRADAS
Tree Lighting Ceremony @ Centennial Plaza. See ad on Page 8. Symphony at Bennion Jr. The Taylorsville-SLCC Symphony Orchestra plays for the holidays @ Bennion Jr. High School, 6055 S. 2700 West.
PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
IT COMES IN THREE
Planning Commission Meeting @ City Hall.
Nov. 16, 17 & 18 – 7:30 p.m.
MID-VALLEY
GET TICKETS AT SaltLakeCountyArts.org
November 24-25 Utah Festival Ballet presents THE NUTCRACKER
November 2023
COUNCIL CORNER By Council Member Bob Knudsen At the time of this Council Corner’s writing, we are entering into the fall season, and there are a lot of changes that we see. The weather cools, autumn leaves commence with their color changes, and we prepare for the winter season to enter. At the end of September, we had a Fall Festival put on by our Historic Preservation Committee — a wonderful opportunity for us to gather together and enjoy some of our city’s heritage with our families. There were many who put a lot of effort into this event, especially the committee members, including newest member Lee Bennion who has rich ties to our city’s heritage. For those who were not in Taylorsville at the time of the city’s incorporation, I recall debate on what we should be called due to the rich history of the Taylor and Bennion families who settled and helped to establish the area, including Bennion, Taylorsville and Taylorsville-Bennion names. Of course, we settled on Taylorsville, but it is wonderful to have such a strong tie for preserving our history with Lee Bennion — a true friend and neighbor to all. Considering our history, and the time of publication, I would like to recognize those who have served in our armed forces over the years. Each Nov. 11, we have opportunity to recognize our veterans in conjunction with Veterans Day, or “Remembrance Day,” as it is known in Canada. It’s a day where all pause in a silent
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‘Tis the Season to Remember our Predecessors moment of remembrance for the men and women who have served and continue to serve the country during time of war, conflict and peace. This day was established in conjunction with the end of World War I, which took place on Nov. 11, 1918, when the Armistice with Germany went into effect. This day was celebrated as Armistice Day in the United States until 1954 when, at the urging of United States veterans’ organizations, it was renamed to Veterans Day to reflect the service of all veterans — not just focusing on the end of World War I and seeing that World War II and the Korean War had ended by that time. We would not be where we are without the many who have served and those who have come before us. With both my grandfather serving in World War II and a “step-grandfather” who served in Korea, I am especially grateful for their service, as well as everyone who has come since then. I am grateful to be descended from such good people who were willing to give their all. Because I am here, I can remember and honor them. Unfortunately, there are some who were killed in service of their country at such an age that they were not able to have offspring and a posterity who could remember their service. It is one of many reasons I am grateful for the efforts of the Youth Council who will, for a second time, be hosting our Wreaths Across America Day in December to honor all the veterans in the Taylorsville City Cemetery. Wreaths will be laid on the graves of all veterans there, helping to ensure that all are
LEFT TO RIGHT: Bob Knudsen, Chair (District 5), Curt Cochran, Vice Chair (District 2), Anna Barbieri, (District 3), Meredith Harker, (District 4) and Ernest Burgess (District 1)
remembered, especially those who would not be remembered otherwise. Details on this event and how wreaths can be sponsored are on the city website by searching “Wreaths Across America.” As we move into this busy holiday season, filled with times of joy and gatherings with family and friends, I urge all to have joy, but also to remember those who came before us. Without the work and sacrifices of all those who came before, we would not have what we do today.
Don’t Get a Ticket, Follow These Parking and Snow Removal Laws Winter will be arriving soon, and who knows what this year will bring given last year’s unprecedented amounts of snowfall. With that in mind, the City of Taylorsville and Taylorsville Police Department want to remind everyone of a few city and state laws related to snow removal and winter parking, as well as year-round parking laws. Please be advised that violations of the ordinances below may result in citations, vehicles being towed, or administrative fines related to code enforcement. TVPD and city administrators also extend a thank you to community members who stay in compliance with these laws, as it assists in maintaining home values and contributes to overall public safety. Please keep these pertinent city ordinances and state laws in mind:
• All snow, hail or sleet must be removed from a paved sidewalk and existing curb ramp within 24 hours after the snow, hail or sleet has ceased falling (City Code 14.32.100) • It is unlawful to remove snow (or any other material) from the sidewalk or curb in a gutter in a manner that will prevent the free flow of water (City Code 14.32.110) • It is unlawful to remove snow, ice or any other material and place it on any city road or highway in an interfering, obstructive or dangerous manner (City Code 14.20.105) • It is unlawful to park or allow a vehicle/trailer to be parked on any roadway after any amount of snow and/or ice accumulation until after the roadway is cleared of snow and/or ice (City Code 11.20.080) • It is unlawful to park or allow a vehicle/trailer to be parked on any roadway for more than 24 hours (City Code 11.20.080) • Vehicles must be parked in a manner where the sidewalk is not blocked (Utah Code 41.6a.1402) • Vehicles cannot be parked within 5 feet of a driveway or 10 feet of a mailbox during delivery times (City Code 11.20.040) • Commercial trucks and trailers cannot be parked in residential areas (City Code 11.20.050) • Recreational trailers cannot be parked on the roadways for more than 24 hours or in a manner that obstructs the roadway (City code 11.20.055) • An inoperable vehicle (including unregistered/expired/uninsured) cannot be operated/driven/parked on the roadway (City Code 11.20.090, Utah code 41.1a.1303 and 41.12.302)
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TVPD Joins Multi-Agency Effort Project Safeguard Check this space each month for news about the Taylorsville Police Department (TVPD) and their valuable service to our community. TVPD has joined Project Safeguard in cooperation with the community and other Salt Lake Valley law enforcement agencies. The Project Safeguard program is designed to help provide law enforcement with quick access to important information regarding those with a disability such as autism, dementia or other disabilities with similar tendencies. The program is designed to provide critical information to law enforcement prior to contact with officers about an individual with disabilities. Quick access to information about them, such as the person’s name, birthdate, physical description, emergency contact information and known triggers/behaviors, provides officers with crucial details that can assist in their decision-making process. We also encourage individuals contacting
EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH Congratulations to Officer Hood who is our latest TVPD Employee of the Month. Officer Hood has more than 18 years of law enforcement experience. Prior to joining TVPD, Officer Hood served as an officer with both the Los Angeles County Sheriff ’s Office and West Jordan Police Department. He has served in numerous positions and is an extremely well-rounded officer. Positions he has held include patrol officer, lead patrol shift officer, lead shift officer, (SWAT) Special Weapons and Tactics officer, (HRT) Hostage Rescue Team member, (VFAST) Violent
police to provide this same information during an incident where police are requested and to advise them that a Project Safeguard form has been completed.
Fugitive Apprehension Strike Team, (SRO) School Resource Officer, juvenile crimes detective, property crimes detective, field training officer, phlebotomist and peer support officer. Officer Hood, who holds a degree in criminal justice, is currently working as a patrol/lead officer, TVPD/ WVCPD SWAT team lead and a lead firearms instructor. Chief Cottam named Officer Hood as Employee of the Month, for his lead contributions in implementing a dynamic firearms training course within TVPD. Chief Cottam thanked several of our firearms instructors who assisted in pulling this training together, including Det. Andrew and Officer McKeon. This training provided officers the ability to incorporate various tactics into a practical training drill. It also emphasized the primary safety rules that officers must follow to save lives to the greatest extent possible in an otherwise uncontrolled environment. Chief Cottam said he had been approached by numerous officers who appreciated and thanked him and our city leaders for supporting this training while discussing several key learning points. Chief Cottam said he has “no doubt that training classes like this will save lives and better prepare our officers for situations they may encounter.” Pictured is Officer Hood instructing Chief Cottam in one of our recent firearms training drills. Officers McKeon and Hood also are shown providing tactics instruction. In his free time, Officer Hood enjoys spending time with his family. His hobbies include camping, hiking, fourwheeling, soccer, swimming, scuba diving and traveling the world. Officer Hood is approachable and humble. He is a great asset to TVPD. Thank you, Officer Hood, for your service and dedication to law enforcement and for choosing to be a part of Team Taylorsville!
To provide this crucial information, TVPD has an online fillable form you can complete through our TVPD website, www.taylorsvilleut.gov/services/tvpd. If you need assistance completing this form, you may come in person to our TVPD station, 2600 W. Taylorsville Blvd., during regular business hours. The information provided will be kept within TVPD and Salt Lake Valley police dispatch systems (VECC). You must be an adult family member or guardian to provide the information. Additionally, you must submit an updated form yearly. We appreciate the efforts to all those involved in creating this program, as we work to continue build ing meaningful partnerships between TVPD and our Taylorsville community.
November 2023
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Trick-or-Treating Event Draws Ghouls and Goblins to Centennial Plaza Taylorsville’s second annual Trick-or-Treating on the Plaza event celebrated Halloween with candy, games and costumes. After reaching out to community members and asking them to set up a booth or table and hand out treats, the event saw more than 50 organizations sign up to give free candy at Centennial Plaza. According to mobile mapping, a crowd of 3,000 attendees also turned out for the holiday fun. The event, sponsored by the Taylorsville Parks and Recreation Committee with support from the Taylorsville Police Department, was run entirely by volunteers and hundreds of pounds of candy were passed out. Canned goods, or “cans for candy,” also were collected for the Taylorsville Food Pantry.
The Taylorsville Arts Council Presents
November 16, 17 & 18, 7:30 p.m. Mid-Valley Performing Arts Center 2525 W. Taylorsville Blvd. Tickets are $10
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From a Pumpkin Patch to Quilt Show, Fall Festival was Fabulous The Taylorsville Historic Preservation Committee hosted its first Fall Festival and hopes to make it an annual tradition. There was plenty of fun for all, including a pumpkin patch and pumpkin painting, quilt show, pie-eating and candy-corn-in-a-jar contests, music, food and other activities, plus a free Taylorsville cookbook and quilt giveaway. It was the first such festival in Taylorsville, held Sept. 23, and featured entertainment from the Days of ’47 Royalty, as well as Crossfire Band, which performed at Taylorsville Dayzz and Starry Nights this year. The event took place at the Taylorsville-Bennion Heritage Center, 1488 W. 4800 South, which you can visit during museum hours: Tuesday, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Wednesday, 6 to 8 p.m., or Saturday, 2 to 6 p.m.
November 2023 Taylorsville Bennion Heritage
REMEMBRANCES
Learn About Some of Taylorsville’s Early Settlers: the Labrums
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Don’t Miss These Library Events The Taylorsville Library has planned several programs during the month of November. You’ll want to mark your calendar for these events: PUPPET SHOW: LITTLE BEAR'S TAIL Monday, Nov. 6, 6:30 p.m. — In this charming Native American animal story, clever fox is tired of hearing Mr. Bear boast about his long, beautiful tail. Fox comes up with a sneaky plan to get rid of Bear's pride and joy. TOY GAMES AND SWAP. Wednesday, Nov. 8, VIP 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.; General access 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. — Bring your excess toys/games/puzzles and see what others have to swap. VIP access/selection rights, for those who donated, begins at 10:30 a.m. Doors open to the public at 11:30 a.m. Save your items from the landfill by sharing with others. Drop your toys, games and/or puzzles off at the Taylorsville branch, beginning Wednesday, Nov. 1, to receive a VIP-access ticket for early entry into the Swap on Wednesday, Nov. 8. HOMESCHOOL "WHO WAS" BOOK CLUB Monday, Nov. 13, 1 p.m. — Learn about people and places with books from the “Who Was” series. The group will talk about the book, learn cool facts and do other fun activities. November: “Who Was Sacagawea?” ADULT VIRTUAL LECTURE: NAPOLEON'S COMPLICATED LEGACY Monday, Nov. 13, 7 p.m. — Register at: thecountylibrary.org/LectureSeries. Historian Alexander Mikaberidze will discuss the life and times of Napoleon, whose legacy still endures in Europe and many parts of the world.
This month’s article features a brief glimpse into the history of the John Wilford Labrum family. Their story started in Nauvoo, Ill., where they were persecuted, driven out and began their trek west. The journey started on April 9, 1847. The Labrums were looking for a land of peace and plenty, which they proclaimed to have found in the beloved valleys of Utah. John married Orie Luella Boyce on Aug. 15, 1900, and they settled in Bennion, Utah. They were blessed with seven children: Jay Wilford Labrum (spouse Gladys Gwendolyn Sansom), Orie LaVon Labrum (spouse Albert Allen Grant), Vera Labrum (spouse Severn Stanley Smith), Thelma Labrum (spouse Byron Squires Bennion), Ivan Boyce Labrum (spouse Ann Nichols), Elizabeth Labrum (spouse Asael Mackay Wallace) and Fay Labrum (spouse William Harold Ross). This family album has histories of all of the Labrum posterity. Come to the Taylorsville-Bennion Heritage Center museum, 1488 W. 4800 South, and take a look for yourself. You won’t be disappointed!
HELP ME GROW DEVELOPMENTAL PLAYTIME Tuesday, Nov. 14, 10:30 a.m. — Join in an open play time. You'll also have the opportunity to answer a questionnaire that will help you see how your own child is growing. Help Me Grow, a partner from United Way, will be on hand to answer developmental and parenting questions. STORYTIME YOGA Wednesday, Nov. 15, 10:30 a.m. — Start your morning with stretches and stories at yoga story time with Jayme Vetz. You can bring mats or towels from home. A few mats will be provided. TEEN & TWEEN HOMESCHOOL CODING CLUB: FIERO CODE Monday, Nov. 27, 1 p.m. — Meet other teens and learn how to code using Fiero Code. This monthly unplugged coding activity is followed by a self-guided coding adventure. Limited laptops provided during the program.
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NOVEMBER UPDATES 2023 Customer Recycling Survey The WFWRD Board of Trustees met Aug. 28 in their regular meeting and reviewed the continued rising costs associated with labor markets, truck maintenance, truck replacement, landfill fees and recycling processing fees. Each board member supported continuing the current service levels, including: • Weekly garbage and recycling collections. • Courtesy container delivery (SCRP) and landfill vouchers. • Leaf bag collections and Christmas tree pickup. • Trailer rentals for green and bulk waste. WFWRD believes that recycling is important to divert reusable materials from landfills for longterm sustainability and viable communities, and asked for customer feedback through a Recycling Survey conducted in September. There were 4,983 total responses, resulting in a 93% recycling services satisfaction rate (combination of “satisfied” and “extremely satisfied”). This included 680 respondents from the City of Taylorsville. In all, 94% of respondents in Taylorsville are satisfied with WFWRD recycling services, and 94% support weekly recycling services. The following results show that there is always work to do with recycling education: 35% of respondents have not visited the WFWRD website; 42% visited it at least twice a year, and 92% do not follow WFWRD on social media. Please visit wasatchfrontwaste.org for more information and the full report.
As we celebrate Thanksgiving in November, TBID is grateful for the opportunity to provide readily available, safe and reliable water and sewer services. Now, it is time we consider water conservation for all those that will need water in the future. As you implement your personal strategy for water conservation, here are some easy habits to establish: • Carefully and properly shut down your sprinkling system for the season, making sure the stop-and-waste valve is off with no leaks. A leak of 1/32-inch in size, roughly that of a pencil lead would cause a loss of 6,000 gallons per month! • When doing laundry, match the water level to the size of the load. • When shopping for a new washing machine, compare resource savings among Energy Star models. Some can save up to 20 gallons of water per load. • Limit the amount of water when brushing your teeth. When we do our part to conserve water today, we help provide water for future generations to come. If you have any questions, please contact Taylorsville-Bennion Improvement District by calling 801-968-9081 or visiting www.tbid.org. Follow TBID on Facebook and Twitter.
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T R E E L I G H T I N G
Ceremony NOV 27
WFWRD Website: Did You Know Not sure where to recycle an item? Choose the "Recycle Right" icon, then type any material into the search space to see how to dispose of it properly. Go to: wasatchfrontwaste.org/how-recycle Download the WFWRD application on your Android or iOS device to gain quick access.
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Kick off the holiday season! Centennial Plaza 2600 W. Taylorsville Blvd. Join us at 6:30 p.m. for an art walk, music, hot chocolate and cookies. The tree lighting will take place at 7 p.m.
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