Midvale City Newsletter | April 2023

MIDVALE CITY DIRECTORY

City Hall

In The Middle of Everything

City Hall – 7505 South Holden Street • Midvale, UT 84047

Marcus’ Message

801-567-7200

Finance/Utilities 801-567-7200

Court 801-567-7265

City Attorney’s O ce 801-567-7250

City Recorder/Human Resources 801-567-7228

Community Development 801-567-7211

Public Works 801-567-7235

Ace Disposal/Recycling 801-363-9995

Midvale Historical Museum 801-567-7285

Midvale Senior Center 385-468-3350

SL County Animal Services 385-468-7387

Communications 801-567-7230

MIDVALE CITY ELECTED OFFICIALS

MAYOR

Marcus Stevenson 801-567-7204

Email: mstevenson@midvale.com

CITY COUNCIL

District 1 - Quinn Sperry

Email: qsperry@midvale.com

District 2 - Paul Glover

Email: pglover@midvale.com

District 3 - Heidi Robinson

Email: Hrobinson@midvale.com

District 4 - Bryant Brown

Email: bbrown@midvale.com

District 5 - Dustin Gettel

Email: dgettel@midvale.com

WHO TO CALL FOR…

Water Bills 801-567-7200

Ordering A New Trash Can 801-567-7202

Permits 801-567-7213

Court 801-567-7265

Paying For Tra c School 801-567-7202

Business Licensing 801-567-7214 Cemetery 801-567-7235

Planning and Zoning 801-567-7231

Code Enforcement 801-567-7208

Building inspections 801-567-7213

Graffiti 385-468-9769

PUBLIC SAFETY & EMERGENCY CONTACTS

EMERGENCY 911

UFA Fire/UPD Police

> Non-emergency 801-840-4000

Uni ed Police Department

> Midvale Precinct 385-468-9350

Public Works 801-567-7235

Rocky Mountain Power 877-508-5088

By Mayor Marcus Stevenson

The Future of Law Enforcement in Our Community

On the last day of the Utah State Legislature’s 45-day legislative session, state lawmakers passed House Bill 374: County Sheri Amendments, which requires signi cant changes to the Uni ed Police Department (UPD) by July 1, 2025. As a result, our community, as well as eight others, will need to go back to the drawing board and determine what we want the future of public safety to look like in our communities. In this month’s message, I hope to shed some light on how we got to this point and where we may go from here in order to provide e cient and e ective law enforcement for our community.

Background & History—When the Uni ed Police Department was formed in 2009, it was in-part in hopes that this could be a model to create a countywide metro police department. However, its membership peaked at 13 entities – 6 cities, 6 townships, and 1 county. Since then, Herriman, Riverton, and most recently, Taylorsville, left UPD, which has required constant restructuring of the organization. The remaining members have worked hard to get the organization into a more stable place.

To make matters worse, for several years, outside groups have accused UPD members of being subsidized by the rest of the county. While UPD has tried to dispel these accusations and educate di erent groups about how UPD operates, these claims have come back year after year. In short, because the Salt Lake County Sheri is the CEO of UPD and the Salt Lake County Council chooses to execute many of their law enforcement duties through the Uni ed Police Department, some believe that UPD member communities receive special treatment and a monetary subsidy from the county to the detriment of non-UPD communities. Through years of looking into this issue, no evidence has ever shown that UPD members receive this subsidy, but unfortunately, perception can become reality.

That brings us to last November, when State Representative Jordan Teuscher (R-South Jordan) announced that he would be running a bill to remove the Salt Lake County Sheri as the CEO of the Uni ed Police Department. It was clear that by removing the sheri as CEO, this would have created signi cant, and complicated, impacts on how the organization operates. After several groups voiced their concern to Representative Teuscher, he changed the bill to its current form, which included technical changes to give a two-year implementation timeline for the impacted communities and added additional protections for o cers. While the three UPD cities stayed opposed to the bill, the change was supported by the Salt Lake County Sheri , who felt that getting two years to make the change was the best deal we’d ever get, and the six townships took a neutral position. After that, this new language was quickly approved by the legislature.

Our Options Moving Forward—As I see it, our city has three basic options that could be explored in how to move forward to ensure the best law enforcement possible for our community: create our own police department, create a new shared-services model, or contract with the Salt Lake County Sheri ’s o ce. While each of these options vary considerably, I’ll do my best to quickly outline what those could look like.

1. Create Our Own Police Department Put simply, our city could go back to how it operated before joining the Uni ed Police Department. Our o cers would be Midvale City employees and their cars would say “Midvale City Police” on them. While this option would provide the most cost control and local control of our department, it would also likely lower the amount of services that we can provide, and reduce savings provided by the shared-services model.

2. Create a New Shared-Services Model—The Uni ed Police Department is based on a “shared-services model,” meaning that we share specialized services such as SWAT, homicide & special victims’ detectives, records retention, etc. among the UPD member communities. While there are still many unanswered questions about how this new model would work, and which entities would be part of a new model, current UPD member entities could continue to work together, reforming the current organization. This model takes away some cost control and local control, but provides economies of scale, which saves money, while providing a greater breadth of services.

3. Contract with the Salt Lake County Sheri —In contracting with the Salt Lake County Sheri ’s o ce, Midvale would not have governing authority over the department, like we see in the other two models, which means it would provide the least amount of local control. However, this would likely be the cheapest option that we have available to us. Instead of Midvale or Uni ed branded cars and uniforms, we would see “Sheri ” throughout our community. This is often the option that smaller communities must use, because they do not have enough resources to fund their own department.

WHAT

ELSE IS AT PLAY

First, while the UPD board members have stated that they are interested in continuing to share services, there are a lot of questions about how the current member entities could continue to work together in the absence of the Sheri . To nd the right model for policing in our city, our City Council and I will be working with the UPD board, our o cers, and our residents throughout this process, as we balance cost, local control, and service levels to determine the best option for our community.

Second, with just over two years to gure out what we are going to do for policing in our community, we have a lot of work to do in a short amount of time. To make the best decision possible for public safety in Midvale, we need to take the next several months to gather information so our city leadership can make the most informed decision. We need to look at our options, such as what does a shared-service model look like with more or fewer members, how would we start a department on our own, and ultimately, what is going to be the best decision for protecting our community in both the short and long term.

Third, as I’m sure you can tell, we have many issues to gure out. While I plan to keep our community, and our o cers, as up to date on this process as I can, things are moving quickly. Just in the time of writing this message, the UPD board determined a goal to have this process nalized by July 1, 2024, so we can get answers to our communities, o cers, and civilian sta as quickly, and responsibly, as possible. Just know that the city sta and elected o cials in Midvale, and all UPD communities, are doing everything we can to nd, and provide, answers in this process.

In The Middle of Everything

Homeowners should take steps NOW to prepare for potential ooding

Midvale Senior Center — Upcoming Events

Wednesday, April 12, at 12:00 p.m. Join us as the “Time” Steppers tap dance Through the Years. Thursdays, starting April 13, at 11:45 a.m. Drums Alive tness class combines aerobic movements with the beat and rhythm of drums.

Thursday, April 27, 1:30 p.m. Join us for a fun presentation about banjos from John Whitney. He builds banjos using PVC pipe, plastic lids and wood from pallets. This activity is sponsored by the Just for Men Group but everyone is welcome to attend.

Friday, May 5, Cinco de Mayo from 11:30 a.m.– 1:30 p.m. Join us for lunch and entertainment featuring James Romero and his Latin music.

Friday, May 12, Mother’s Day Special Meal, 11:30 a.m.– 1:30 p.m. We will be celebrating all the wonderful women in our lives with a special lunch.

Friday, May 19, Spring Dance from 2:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Dance to the music of Tony Summerhays. Midvale Senior Center provides classes and activities for seniors 60 and over. Call 385-468-3350 for more information and to register.

Utah has seen a historic snowpack this winter season, which has caused excitement for skiers and snowboarders but also raised concerns about potential ooding. The snowpack is a critical source of water for Utah’s rivers and streams, and as it melts in the spring, it can cause signi cant ooding if it melts too quickly.

According to the National Weather Service, Utah’s snowpack is well above average, with some areas seeing as much as 200% of their typical snowfall. This has resulted in a snowpack that is deep and dense, which means that it will take longer to melt than in previous years. However, if temperatures rise quickly or if there is a signi cant rainfall, the snowpack could melt rapidly, leading to ooding.

The potential for ooding is a serious concern, as it can cause signi cant damage to homes and infrastructure. Homeowners should take steps to prepare for potential ooding to protect their property and keep their families safe. Here are a few tips to help prepare for potential ooding caused by the snowpack melt:

1. Maintain your sump pump: If you have a sump pump, make sure it is in good working condition. Check it regularly and have it serviced if necessary. A functioning sump pump can help prevent water damage to your home in the event of ooding.

2. Clear your gutters: Make sure your gutters are clear of debris, such as leaves and branches, so that water can ow freely away from your home. Clogged gutters can cause water to back up, which can lead to ooding.

3. Ensure home drainage: Make sure your property’s drainage system is working properly. Check that any drain pipes or channels are clear and free of blockages. If necessary, consider installing additional drainage to help divert water away from your home.

4. Keep an eye on the weather: Stay informed about weather conditions and potential ooding in your area. If you live near a river or stream, keep an eye on water levels and be prepared to evacuate if necessary.

5. Consider ood insurance: Homeowner’s insurance typically does not cover ooding, so it’s important to consider purchasing ood insurance if you live in an area prone to ooding. Flood insurance can help protect your home and belongings in the event of a ood.

6. Homeowner Associations (HOA): If you live in an HOA, reach out to your board to verify that they conduct regular maintenance on all sump pumps, if any.

By taking these steps, homeowners can help protect their property and keep their families safe during the snowpack melt season.

Emergency Preparedness Open

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MIDVALE MUSEUM

Fact Sheet written by Harry S. Wright, 06/28/1978

It’s di cult for Midvale citizens of this generation of fast ying jets, fast cars, men landing on the moon, space ights into outer space. (Did you know that Midvale has its astronaut, come to the Midvale Museum nd out about Don Lind) satellites encircling the earth, Amtrak speeding across the country, plus millions of miles of highways, to realize 110 years ago* the citizens of Midvale looked with delight and zest upon the horse and carriage palace of Billy (William) McDonald’s Livery Stable. But they did! For it was a special place to which they eagerly looked for the opportunity of renting his prancing horses, and stately vehicles (not Teslas or other fancy sport cars) to go dashing about the Salt Lake Valley. The use of the horse and buggy varied; some for fun and frolic, some for stately business, and other for other work-a-day uses.

Mac’s regular patrons called his livery stable by the name, “MAC’S HORSE PALACE.

For the day, his building was spacious and lled with every popular model vehicle and with horses of every popular type, from the prancing high stepping dandies,

to quite slow-moving pullers. His buggies, as they were commonly called, varied from the beautiful two-seated surrey, the single-seated, well made and brightly polished buggy for a twosome, to the two wheeled go-cart for singles who desired fast action.

Of course their use was diversi ed just as our cars and trucks are today. Some used for business, others adventurous trips to the mountains and canyons on the east and west sides of the valley. Still others used them for fun and frolic to the resorts on Blackrock Beach on the south rim of the Great Salt Lake, Saltair, Lagoon, and Wadamere Park.

If you had a hauling job, Mac could furnish you with a four-wheeled, well built wagon and team of stallions. For the buckaroo or a dainty lady, Mac had a spirited or a gentle horse for horseback riding.

Mac’s Livery Stables was located on the West side of Main Street. In front stood a watering trough lled to the brim, where thirsty horses could quench their thirst, and the kids could wade, cool o , dunk each other, and splash people as they walked by.

Of special interest among Mac’s eet of horses were pink-eyed, white mares and stallions, well built with long owing manes and tails, proudly-arched necks and fast

Curbside Bulky Waste

2023 Spring

Bingham Junction Station Area Plan

Bingham Junction Station Area Plan

Bingham Junction Station Area Plan

Bingham Junction Station Area Plan

Bingham Junction Station Area Plan

The Bingham Junction Station Area plan will identify better connections around the Bingham Junction TRAX Station and specifically between the TRAX station and Midvale Main Street. Now is your chance to imagine the future of the station area and how it can best serve the community. Take the survey below through April 12!

The Bingham Junction Station Area plan will identify better connections around the Bingham Junction TRAX Station and specifically between the TRAX station and Midvale Main Street. Now is your chance to imagine the future of the station area and how it can best serve the community. Take the survey below through April 12!

The Bingham Junction Station Area plan will identify better connections around the Bingham Junction TRAX Station and specifically between the TRAX station and Midvale Main Street. Now is your chance to imagine the future of the station area and how it can best serve the community. Take the survey below through April 12!

The Bingham Junction Station Area plan will identify better connections around the Bingham Junction TRAX Station and specifically between the TRAX station and Midvale Main Street. Now is your chance to imagine the future of the station area and how it can best serve the community. Take the survey below through April 12!

The Bingham Junction Station Area plan will identify better connections around the Bingham Junction TRAX Station and specifically between the TRAX station and Midvale Main Street. Now is your chance to imagine the future of the station area and how it can best serve the community. Take the survey below through April 12!

We want to hear from you!

We want to hear from you!

City residents who currently receive City garbage service.

Curbside pick up will be provided for approved items that are boxed, bundled or bagged. The intent of this program is to reduce pollution in our streams, rivers and lakes and to keep our City clean. When utilizing curbside collection, residents are reminded that hazardous materials such as oil, batteries, paint, tires and other pollutants will not be collected.

Please follow your regularly scheduled garbage pick up day listed below to determine when your Curbside Bulky Waste pick up day is scheduled. Comply with the Bulky Waste Pick Up Guidelines (listed on back). If you don't comply with these important guidelines your items will not be picked up.

If your regular garbage pick up day is: Your Curbside Bulky Waste pick up day is scheduled for:

Monday Monday, April 3

We want to hear from you!

We want to hear from you!

Take the survey now and share your thoughts about what you’d like to see in these areas in the future. This information will help the planning team develop concepts and alternatives for public review and input later this spring.

Take the survey now and share your thoughts about what you’d like to see in these areas in the future. This information will help the planning team develop concepts and alternatives for public review and input later this spring.

We want to hear from you!

Take the survey now and share your thoughts about what you’d like to see in these areas in the future. This information will help the planning team develop concepts and alternatives for public review and input later this spring.

Take the survey now and share your thoughts about what you’d like to see in these areas in the future. This information will help the planning team develop concepts and alternatives for public review and input later this spring.

Take the survey now and share your thoughts about what you’d like to see in these areas in the future. This information will help the planning team develop concepts and alternatives for public review and input later this spring.

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Tuesday Wednesday Thursday

Wednesday, April 5

Monday, April 10

Wednesday, April 12

Properly prepared items may be placed curbside up to one week prior to the scheduled pick up dates, no later than 6:30 a.m. on the scheduled Curbside Bulky Waste pick up day. Items placed at the curb must not obstruct sidewalks, gutters, storm drain inlets, water meters, or the free movement of traffic.

Help prevent stormwater pollution. Do not obstruct sidewalks, gutters, or storm drain inlets.

For more information, visit www.MidvaleCity.org/BulkyWaste or call 801-567-7235

The curbside bulky waste program is available to all Midvale