FEBRUARY 2022
MAYOR’S MESSAGE I know how fatigued you must be with Covid! We all thought we were on the back side of the pandemic, then Omicron arrived! We continue to be flooded with data, varying opinions on how it should be managed, masking/ vaccination and the impact to our personal liberties, testing, you name it! We’re all tired, I get it. So I penned this message understanding that it’s January 17th, our environment will have once again evolved when this article hits Holladay homes in early February. I’m sending a simple message of gratitude and encouragement as we continue working through the challenges these times. Regardless of political affiliation and philosophy, in Holladay we have been able to comport ourselves with respect and empathy, not the bitterness and hate that we see through local and national media postings. I’m grateful to be part of a community that recognizes the need to pull together during tough times. Like everyone, I have my own personal political views and opinions. I have encounters, like we all have, with those that harbor a contrary view. But I can say without equivocation, local government officials I come in contact with share a common goal; protecting the health of our community, keeping our kids in school, our business to stay open, social gatherings to continue… nobody sits behind a curtain devising ways to restrict our personal liberties. Unfortunately, the risks have to weighed to the real risks of spreading this virus, the potential impacts to our health care workers, first responders, teachers, and all that do not share the luxury of a remote working option. It’s been a difficult balance, every option has its pros and cons, but I hope we can all appreciate that the directives are coming from a place of compassion. That is what I have witnessed. The information we are receiving is that the current wave of infections will begin a sharp decline in the coming weeks. I’m hopeful this will be the case when this article arrives in your home. In the meantime, lets continue do all we can to support one another and to make the individual sacrifices that best protect our community. Whatever those sacrifices may be, if it moves us toward it, will be worth it.
Holladay 2021 Accomplishments by Gina Chamness, City Manager 2021 was a busy year in Holladay. While the pandemic posed challenges for the City, elected officials and staff continued working hard on behalf of Holladay residents. Significant accomplishments include: Improving Infrastructure in Holladay, including: • Substantial reconstruction of 3900 South, including the addition of sidewalks, curb, gutter, bike lanes, lighting and other improvements in partnership with Millcreek, using a combination of grants from Salt Lake County, including the Transportation Choice program, and Wasatch Front Regional Council (WFRC)/Federal award from the Surface Transportation Program. • Substantial completion of Highland Drive intersections improvements at Spring Lane, Walker Lane, Lakewood Drive, and Fardown Avenue that added left turns lanes and other safety improvements using a WFRC/Federal Surface Transportation Program grant and a Salt Lake County funding award. • 8 neighborhood streets through chip seal or asphalt resurfacing. • Sections of Highland Drive and 3900 South using an experimental micro surfacing technique, with successful results to date. • Rehabilitation projects on the Kings Row bridge and Cottonwood Lane bridge crossing Big Cottonwood Creek. Assisted local business response to the pandemic, including the development and execution of two new programs: • a small business grant program, designed to help businesses make long term technology improvements. • HollaDollars, which provided each Holladay residence with $40 in gift certificates for participating businesses, designed to be used in $10 increments. Completed a variety of plans and ordinance changes to guide future city development, including: • Mid-Valley Active Transportation Plan with Cottonwood Heights, Midvale, Millcreek, Murray, and Taylorsville to improve biking and walking connections • Changes to allow Accessory Dwelling Units across the city. Improvements at City Park, including • A fantastic new Holladay Skatepark, substantially completed and opened in December 2021. • Resurfaced pickleball courts with a friendlier surface. Improved online services for residents, including: • Park facility and room reservations can now be requested and paid with a credit card online. • Business licenses can now be applied for, renewed and paid online. Applicants can also view status, track progress online. Continued efforts to develop and enhance City’s long-term goals on Sustainability, including: • Adopted sustainability plan and committed to participating with other cities in a Community Renewable Energy Program. • Tri-City Emission Baselining effort including Holladay, Cottonwood Heights and Millcreek to identify short- and long-term changes to improve air quality, reduce emissions, and support sustainability measures using a UCAIR grant. Held a number of Arts Council events, including • the Fine Art Show in March. • Eight summer concerts at Holladay City Park. • A hip-hop dance performance and tutorial. • Plaza Fest and the Plein Air exhibit in October.
FEBRUARY 2022
CITY INFORMATION On January 6, 2022 our newly Holladay City elected officials took their oath of office in the Council Chambers filled with family, friends, and community members. We'd like to officially welcome Ty Brewer – District 1 as our newest Council Member. Congratulation also to our re-elected members: Paul Fotheringham District 3 City Councilmember and Rob Dahle, Mayor
CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS: Rob Dahle, Mayor rdahle@cityofholladay.com 801-580-3056 Ty Brewer, District 1 tbrewer@cityofholladay.com 801-550-8747 Matt Durham, District 2 mdurham@cityofholladay.com 801-999-0781 Paul Fotheringham, District 3 pfotheringham@cityofholladay.com 801-424-3058 Drew Quinn, District 4 dquinn@cityofholladay.com 801-272-6526 Dan Gibbons, District 5 dgibbons@cityofholladay.com 385-215-0622 Gina Chamness, City Manager gchamness@cityofholladay.com
PUBLIC MEETINGS:
AIR QUALITY
City Council – first and third Thursday of the month at 6 p.m.
By Samantha J. DeSeelhorst, Sustainability Analyst
Planning Commission – first and third Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m.
Ask Utahns about winter in the Salt Lake Valley, and they might mention two things: snow and air quality. The same place that offers the “greatest snow on Earth” also frequently tops charts for the worst air pollution in the country. Luckily, individual action can go a long way in improving air quality. The Utah Clean Air Partnership, “UCAIR,” offers many helpful tips for actions you can take at home, work, or in the community. A snapshot of these options include: AT HOME — Turn Down the Thermostat Lowering your thermostat, even by just several degrees, is a great way to boost the energy efficiency of your home. By cutting energy consumption, you are also cutting the emissions impact of your home. To make things even easier, consider installing a smart thermostat which automatically adjusts the temperature based on time of day and occupancy. AT WORK — Telecommute If your line of work allows it, consider working from home on poor air quality days. Approximately half of Utah’s winter-time emissions come from vehicles, so eliminating unnecessary car trips by telecommuting can have a big impact. IN THE COMMUNITY — Be Idle-Free When you do make trips in your vehicle, please refrain from idling. Emissions produced from idling are easily trapped in the winter inversion, meaning that the emissions from your vehicle directly affect air quality around you. To learn more about resources for addressing air pollution, visit: www.ucair.org/what-you-can-do To view current air quality conditions, visit: www.deq.utah.gov/division-air-quality
CITY OFFICES: Mon-Fri. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. • 801-272-9450 4580 South 2300 East • Holladay, UT 84117 Community Development Finance Justice Court Code Enforcement
NUMBERS TO KNOW:
801-527-3890 801-527-2455 801-273-9731 801-527-3890
Emergency 911 UPD Dispatch (Police) 801-743-7000 UFA Dispatch (Fire) 801-840-4000 Animal Control 385-468-7387 Garbage/Sanitation 385-468-6325 Holladay Library 801-944-7627 Holladay Lions Club 385-468-1700 Mt. Olympus Sr. Center 385-468-3130 Holladay Post Office 801-278-9947 Cottonwood Post Office 801-453-1991 Holliday Water 801-277-2893 Watermaster - Big Cottonwood Tanner Ditch system - Art Quayle 801 867-1247
Get Your Pet Ready for a New Year Salt Lake County Animal Services Did you get a pet this holiday season? Or did vaccinating or licensing your pet in 2021 slip your mind? Here’s a few things to get your pet ready for the new year. 1. VACCINATE: Make sure they are up to date on vaccinations. Pet illnesses and diseases are preventable if you vaccinate your pet. Veterinary visits are often booked out, so call and make an appointment right away. 2. MICROCHIP: At Salt Lake County Animal Services, any pet in Salt Lake County with a current pet license can receive a FREE microchip with proof of license. You can walk in with your pet during our open hours for this service, no appointment necessary. Microchipping is one of the best ways to get an animal back to their owner as quick as possible. Questions? Email animal@slco.org. 3. LICENSE: By Utah state law, pet owners must license a pet by the time they are five months of age or within 30 days of moving into an area or acquiring the pet. Find out more about licensing on our website. Salt Lake County Animal Services is located at 511 W 3900 S, SLC. The shelter is open Tues-Sat, 10 AM-6PM. Visit AdoptUtahPets.org for more information.
Highland Dr. Study — Preferred Alternative The City of Holladay initiated a corridor study on Highland Drive between Arbor Lane and Van Winkle Expressway to plan for improvements to be made in the next 10-20 years. Thank you to everyone who participated in the study survey or left feedback with the study team. After considering conceptual engineering data, future traffic numbers and public feedback, the Holladay City Council decided to move forward with Alternative 1: Complete Street between Arbor Lane and Van Winkle Expressway to the next phase of the study. Additional engineering and design will take place prior to construction, which is currently targeted for 2031. Key features of the Complete Street alternative include: • Center turn lane • 8-foot-wide protected bike lanes in both directions • 5-foot-wide park strips in both directions that can accommodate trees and utilities • 7.5-foot-wide sidewalks in both directions The study team will further develop the Alternative 1: Complete Street concept over the coming months; work will include determining some key preliminary design details and a cost estimate. To view a complete report of the survey results, please visit cityofholladay.com. If you have additional questions about this process, please contact a study representative at 385-888-ROAD (7623).
LIBRARY HAPPENINGS February 26th We will kick-off the start of our seed library with a program on “Seed Starting 101” at 11:30 am. Then from 1pm-4pm we will have craft stations to make seed cups and plant markers from recycled materials. There will be a drawing for a seed starting kit as well as take-and-make microgreens kits while supplies last. You can find out what is happening at the library by going to:
www.events.slcolibrary.org/events and choosing Holladay as your location
FEBRUARY 2022
Highland Drive Update By Jared Bunch, City Engineer Installation of four left hand turn lanes on Highland Drive from Spring Lane to Fardown ran about 6-months behind the timeline we had hoped for. We were able to install the turn movements and temporary lane painting before cold temperatures set in. The contractor will be back this spring to complete the following: • Asphalt seal and lane re-painting • Complete landscaping • Minor concrete repairs • added a pedestrian footpath from the canal crossing at Walker Lane moving North to Lakewood on the west side We have had inquiries regarding a sidewalk on the West side connection. We are not able to install sidewalk infrastructure at this time. Right -of way and tree issues along this stretch have created unique challenges. We’ll keep it on the radar. What we will do is level this area and place a permeable walking surface over the top. This will accommodate a pedestrian transition while at the same time allowing us to retain the trees. Thanks for your continued patience. This was an admittedly frustrating project for the city. We feel the end result, de-conflicting movement along this critical corridor, will be well worth the inconvenience to those traveling this segment of Highland Drive.
Holladay / Cottonwood History Books Available at City Hall (Provided by the Holladay Historical Commission.) The goals of the Holladay Historical Commission are to help people become aware of the local area history and to ensure that historical items and historical places are recognized and preserved. We make available books, stories, and photographs of this history. We are exploring the possibility of a museum to display historical items and we maintain our website as part of the “cityofholladay.com” Community section. History book hard copies currently available include Holladay-Cottonwood Faces and Places (Stephen L. Carr, Editor) - $10 per copy, and The Historical Walking Tour (Jay M. Todd, Editor) - $5 per copy We are requesting Community help in obtaining additional donations of specific family histories and stories, and historical objects with area and time connections. Contact Sandy Meadows (801-277-2857) and Lyman Losee (801-277-1957) for book copies and additional information.
NEW HOLLADAY STORMWATER FEE ON POWER BILL
Remember the big sinkholes on Tolcate Lane and Cottonwood Lane that occurred over the past couple of years?
50/50 Sidewalk Replacement Program
Wesidewalk don’t want that to happen again. That’s one of the reasons Have you been thinking of repairing a damaged frontwhy the City of Holladay is implementing a stormwater fee. ing your property? Holladay has a 50/50 program that can help Beginning in early 2022, you’ll see a stormwater fee included on cover the costs. The city will pay 50% of the replacement costs your power bill. Stormwater causes damages such as erosion up to a maximum of $1,000. The city has budgeted $20,000 and flooding to for roads, businesses, and homes. To prevent this program through June 30, 2022. Expenditure of thelike budget damages these and help pay for repairs, many cities along the Wasatch Front will be on a first come first serve basis. Contact Jared Bunch at have implemented a stormwater fee. With the money from the stormwater fee, Holladay can build better 801-272-9450 to learn more about the program and get on the list. drainage systems to keep people and property safe.
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