CITY of HOLLADAY
H olladayJournal.com
October 2016 | Page 11
OCTOBER 2016
m aYO r ’s m E s s aG E It’s 3pm on Tuesday afternoon and my Journal article is due at the close of business. I usually try to keep my message upbeat, but have struggled to find an appropriate topic. I’ve been immobilized by the tragic news that long-time friend, colleague and City Engineer, Clarence Kemp passed this morning after a valiant 9-month battle with brain cancer. It’s been an emotional day for our city. Though Forsgren Engineers employed Clarence in private practice, he provided direct engineering service to the City of Holladay for 16 years. He, along with the Planning Division, City Council and staff worked together to create and build the community we enjoy today. But the impact Clarence had on physical structures and infrastructure in Holladay pales when compared to the impression he made on the lives of those he worked with. He was competent, committed, passionate, and quite simply, the kindest man you could ever have the privilege to work with. He was one of those guys that everyone wanted to be around, always positive, smiling, never a derogatory comment to be heard. An interaction with Clarence always left you feeling better than when you began, and in the end, that is an epitaph we can all aspire to. Clarence attended the recent dedication of the Spring Lane sidewalk project that he spearheaded. It took almost 7 years to push through. We are all grateful he was able to join us for the ceremony.
New Holladay Park Ranks #1 for Bond Ballot Request In 1997 and 2006, the Salt Lake County Council placed a ballot request for voters to approve a 10-year General Obligation (GO) bond. Both bonds were approved by voters and proceeds were used to fund Zoo, Arts and Parks (ZAP) related recreational facilities throughout the County. In November 2016, voters will consider a new GO bond to fund the upgrade/maintenance of existing and the building of new recreational facilities. To determine which projects are placed on the ballot, the Salt Lake County Council established an application process. The Council appointed a 17-member advisory board comprised of both community members and municipal mayors from around Salt Lake County to oversee the application process and recommend projects to the Salt Lake County Council for final approval. After much evaluation, the Salt Lake County Council approved a recommended program of projects for the November 2016 recreation bond ballot request.
It was the final project he worked on. He was so happy to see it completed. We placed bronze plaques in the final stretches abutting Café Madrid and 1300 East to honor his contribution. It was a fitting memory for all of us to cherish. The collective light of our city dimmed today, but we know the sun will rise again tomorrow. On behalf of the employees and residents that were privileged to work alongside Clarence, we offer our sincere condolences to Margaret and the entire Kemp family. Rest Peacefully Clarence, –Rob Dahle, Mayor
The City of Holladay’s $2.7 million request to build a new park at Knudsen’s Corner (located at approximately 6200 South and Holladay Blvd) ranked #1 in projects for the SLCO ZAP Recreation Bond ballot request. If the bond request passes, the City plans to move forward with the construction of a nature and history themed multi-use park with a variety of facilities, such as walking paths, a playground, bicycle service amenities, green space, picnic areas, and other features. The proposed park will serve as a gateway to Big and Little Cottonwood Canyons, bicycle hub for the regional trails, and open space for the community. The City already owns property for the proposed park.
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