Midvale City Newsletter | November 2020

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MIDVALE CITY ELECTED OFFICIALS MAYOR Robert Hale Email: Rhale@midvale.com

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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

I hope you were apprised of the commendation appearance of Hillcrest High School students, faculty and parents in the editorial, “Students catch the vision”, of the Deseret News, 10 October 2020. I could have “burst my buttons” in pride that the success and maturity of the student body of Hillcrest were recognized by a widely circulated regional newspaper. Huskies: You are doing hard things by simple methods! Congratulations!

A look back over the last nine months to the arrival of COVID-19 on our shores and in the lives of our State, is an interesting display of how human nature intertwines with this parasitic virus. A leech and a freeloader, COVID-19 requires a willing host. Without access to the host, the virus succumbs to a quick death, usually within a few hours. With access to the ultimate host – a human being – it seeks to puncture into susceptible cells where it quickly multiplies by the millions, literally killing the host organ and the human body defenses sent to eradicate the invader.

Much like what happens in a variety of the video games that have been popular among our youth for the last twenty years, without sufficient “good guys” to fight back, the “bad guys” overwhelm wholesome defenses and we falter in our health. Not good!

In Midvale, our initial collective fear, or consciousness, or patience, or trust that this pandemic would be short-lived has begun to wear thin. Some individuals, families and groups are becoming impatient. Our little itty-bitty enemy, COVID-19, has been on a re-

By Mayor Robert Hale

Election Day Vote Centers (Voting in person) Vote Centers will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Voters who are eligible to vote in the election may vote at ANY of the Vote Centers listed on the website below on Election Day. Valid Identification is required.

WWW.MidvaleCity.org/Vote2020

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bound because some of our youth and their parents have relaxed their guard and their standards. Perhaps some of us feel that if we haven’t become infected by now, we must be microbiologically strong enough that we are immune to COVID-19. Not so! We are sending nearly ten new cases for medical treatment per day. That’s too many!

We have been blessed in one measurement: through the 10th of October, there have been only four COVID-19-related deaths of our citizens. Four families which need much comforting! We have about 25 individuals that are currently hospitalized from the effects of the virus. That is serious! Youth and athletes who fall victim to this virus will forever have to wonder in their future if a common cold, or a more serious lung or heart problem was a result of latent effects of the virus. Not a pleasant vision.

With the holidays upon us now, I want to warn and forewarn you individually and as families: Wash your hands regularly; Wear a mask when you associate with others beside immediate family outside of your home; Stay at a safe 6 feet distance from others and wear a mask. These preventatives are so simple and effective. My challenge to this City: Let us do these simple things! (1) Wear a mask, (2) Maintain social distancing, (3) Wash our hands frequently.

We will come to the end of these particular trying times. It will not come before the end of 2020. It will come later in this decade.

If we do our parts, it won’t matter quite as much whether others are or are not doing their parts to preserve community health. We can, nonetheless, determine to individually manage our own health.

Let’s do it!

WHO TO CALL FOR… Water Bills Ordering A New Trash Can Reserving the Bowery Permits GRAMA requests Court Paying For Traffic School Business Licensing Property Questions Cemetery Water Line Breaks Planning and Zoning Code Enforcement Building inspections Graffiti

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VOTE-BY-MAIL DROP OFF BALLOTS Your ballot must be Voters may drop off their vote-by-mail ballot at an official Drop Box where ballots can be deposited postmarked by November 2, 2020. 24/7 until 8:00 p.m. on Election Night.

Voters may also drop off their vote-by-mail ballot at a Vote Center during polling hours (7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.). Voters don't need to wait in line to deposit their vote-by-mail ballot at an Election Day Vote Center.

Midvale City Hall is an official Vote Center.

There is an official Drop Box located on the west side of City Hall.

Questions? Call the Salt Lake County Election Division at 385-got-vote (385-468-8683)

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Winter Weather Response – Midvale City Snow Crews are ready for Winter!

Midvale City snow crews are dedicated to clearing the streets of snow and ice. They work 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, nonstop during a storm or ice event to ensure the safety of the traveling public, to provide access to businesses so that commerce is as uninterrupted as possible, to open emergency routes to hospitals, fire stations, to help school buses arrive on time and safely, for trash collection services to be continued, and to allow all of us the freedom to accomplish many other daily activities.

Each winter storm is slightly different and requires different approaches as it relates to snow and ice management. Midvale City’s Public Works has a Snow Plan which can be modified before and during the storm. Basic policies are set forth with approval from staff and council. The snow and ice management process is dependent on the type of precipitation; depth of snow, sleet or ice; temperature of air and pavement; and timing of winter weather events.

Snow and ice control operations are expensive and involve the use of limited personnel and equipment. During a snow event, snow removal becomes a 24/7 operation until all priority streets, collectors, and arterials are cleared. For snowstorms lasting longer than 24 hours, personnel are divided into crews working alternating 12-hour schedules depending on the shift that they are assigned.

PRIORITIES

Snow plowing does not begin until after 2 inches of snow has accumulated. The Public Works snow crews plow top priority and high-volume roadways first, followed by collector streets and residential through streets. Once conditions have been stabilized on first- and second-priority routes, crews will begin to clear City owned parking areas, cul-de-sacs and dead-end roads (there are currently 125 cul-de-sacs/dead-ends in Midvale City). In the event of continual snowfall, it may take longer than normal for plows to reach third-priority streets as first- and second-priority streets will require additional attention. Be assured that once it snows, Midvale snow crews work around the clock until all the roads are safe and drivable. Please remain patient until our crews can treat and plow your neighborhood.

Winter storms resulting in accumulations of 6 inches or more are not considered normal for this area. This will increase the snow clearing time in these cases. In addition, abandoned vehicles, improperly parked cars, traffic congestion, garbage cans, etc. may limit snow and ice control efforts on some City streets.

Priority 1: Mains and arterial roads Priority 2: Collector and residential through streets Priority 3: City owned parking areas, cul-de-sacs and dead-end roads*

KEEP THEM CLEAR If there is a fire hydrant near your house, please do your part to keep it accessible this winter.

Clear-Away Zone Remove any snow and ice.

Clear a wide enough perimeter around the hydrant for firefighters to work (about 3 feet).

Clear a path from hydrant to street.

Fires can happen anytime of the year. Please do NOT cover your fire hydrant with snow when plowing or shoveling your driveway.

View interactive map to determine plowing priorities within your area.

Please note, there are several streets and properties that are maintained by the Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT), Salt Lake County (SLCo) or Utah Transit Authority (UTA). Therefore, Midvale City does not plow or treat the following streets and properties.

• UDOT is responsible to for 900 E., State St., 7200 S. (from State to Jordan River) • SLCo is responsible for 700 W. (7200 S. to 6800 S.), 6960 S. (County Shop Rd.), northbound Union Park Ave. • UTA is responsible for all public transit parking lots and associated properties

RESIDENTS RESPONSIBILITES Winter On-Street Parking If there are cars parked on the streets, plows can’t fully clear the roads and run the risk of hitting parked vehicles. Residents are not permitted to park any vehicle on city streets where one inch of snow has accumulated. The parking prohibition shall remain in effect for 24 hours after snow has ceased to fall, or until such time as the snow has been removed from the street. (Midvale Municipal Code Section 10.16.120). Residents should be mindful of the weather and make arrangements to park off the streets when snow is forecasted.

Sidewalks Property owners are responsible for keeping all sidewalks along their property clear and free of snow and ice. City crews are responsible for clearing sidewalks at public facilities such as City Hall.

Snow Blowing and Shoveling State law prohibits residents, business owners, and/or contractors from depositing snow into public roads. Snow removed from sidewalks and driveways should be placed on lawn areas or on private property and NOT on public roads. This practice is dangerous and impedes the City’s snow removal efforts.

Blocked Driveways Snow accumulated on the plow blade has no place to go but in the road right-of-way, which includes driveway approaches. Many times, snowplowing forms snowdrifts across driveway approaches, which may create hardships for some residents. Unfortunately, the City possesses neither the personnel nor the equipment to clear the thousands of driveway approaches within the City; therefore, snow removal of driveway approaches is the resident’s responsibility.

When clearing driveways, snow should be placed on the lawn or park strips, (do not cover fire hydrants). This will minimize snow accumulation in drive approach areas during snowplowing operations. Putting snow in the street can cause delays in snow removal as well as damage to personal property.

Fire Hydrants During the winter season, it is very important to remove the snow from around a fire hydrant. If there is a fire hydrant in front of a resident’s home, it is their responsibility to keep it clear of all snow.

Driving • Please do not pull out in front of or attempt to pass a snowplow.

• Never tailgate a snowplow truck. Stay at least 200 feet away from plows at all times.

If you can’t see the mirrors on the struck, they can’t see you.

• Be alert and drive with caution. Remember that winter storms create slick road conditions. Maintain safe distances between vehicles and decrease your normal driving speeds to allow for additional time to stop.

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Healthy at Home – Weekly Webinar Series Salt Lake County Aging & Adult Services is hosting a weekly webinar series every Tuesday at 2:00 p.m. Visit https://slco.webex.com/meet/healthy at 2:00 p.m. on the day of the webinar to join the webinar. Or register by calling 385-468-3299.

November 3, 2020 at 2:00 p.m.

Taught by Paige Corley, Health Educator, SLCo Aging & Adult Services Stop Treating Yourself Like You are Old! Challenge Yourself When You Exercise.

November 10, 2020 at 2:00 p.m.

Taught by Kathy Nelson, Salt Lake County Caregiver Support Program Family Caregiver Fundamentals November is National Family Caregiver Month!

Come learn the basics and get some great resources and tips.

Midvale City Hall, Public Works and Justice Court will be closed on Thursday, November 26 and Friday, November 27 in observance of the Thanksgiving Holiday.

November 17, 2020 at 2:00 p.m.

Taught by Lisa Schainker, Utah State University Extension Health Benefits of Gratitude Learn how gratitude and a positive attitude can improve your health!

November 24, 2020 at 2:00 p.m.

Taught in Spanish by Erika Thompson, SLCo Aging & Adult Services La Mala Memoria Reconozca Cuando Debe de Pedir Ayuda

7200 S. LANE ADDITION I-15 SOUTHBOUND PROJECT

7200 SOUTH CLOSURES: OVERVIEW AND BENEFITS Construction is underway on 7200 South in Midvale to add a lane and improve mobility between I-15 and Bingham Junction Blvd. Crews must reconstruct the Union Pacific Railroad (UPRR) bridge over 7200 South to provide enough width for the widening work.

The 7200 South eastbound and westbound road closures (see below) will allow work that would have lasted into Spring 2021 to be completed in two months, allowing the project team to open the additional lanes to traffic by the end of the year.

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Westbound 7200 South Closure • I-15 to 700 West • Mid-October to Mid-November 700 W.

These full directional closures will include necessary ramp closures at the interchange.

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Eastbound 7200 South Closure • 700 West to I-15 • Mid-November to Mid-December

PROJECT TIMELINE

2018

2020

2019 Start of Construction New I-15 Lane Open - Spring 2018 (7800 S. to 12300 S.) - End of 2018

Design Builder Selection Ralph L. Wadsworth Selected as Contractor

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New I-15 Lane Open (S.R. 201 to 7800 S.) - Spring 2020

2021 Anticipated I-15 Completion - Winter 2020

I-15 Construction UPRR bridge and 7200 South roadway work* *New lanes open end of 2020. Project completion early 2021.

ALL UTA SERVICES WILL BE FREE ON ELECTION DAY, NOVEMBER 3 The Utah Transportation Authority (UTA) is offering free fares on Election Day. The purpose for this free fare day is to ensure unrestricted public access to polling locations across UTA’s service area. All UTA services will be free on Election Day, November 3, 2020. Paratransit Services, Park City Transit, and UTA’s On Demand by Via microtransit services are included in this free fare’s promotion.