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THOUSANDS IN GRANT FUNDING TO ASSIST WITH LABRUM PARK LANDSCAPE MAKEOVER By Carl Fauver | c.fauver@mycityjournals.com
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ucked away off the beaten path, Labrum Park (6041 South Jordan Canal Road, about 1900 West) is poised to receive a makeover this spring, courtesy of the Taylorsville Parks & Recreation Committee and the Jordan Valley Water Conservancy District. Officially named T. John Labrum Memorial Park, a portion of the 7-acre site is about to become much more sightly and “water friendly.” Committee member Aaron Johnson is spearheading the project. He’s the person who convinced JVWCD to pledge thousands of dollars to the effort. He says a primary goal of the “Loving Labrum Park” project is to educate residents about the value and attractiveness of landscaping with socalled “water-wise” plants. “I think Utahns believe we have more water than we actually do,” Johnson said. “When I moved to Arizona to attend graduate school, I fell in love with the beauty of not having large lawns everywhere. In Tucson, it is almost socially unacceptable to have a bunch of grass. I grew up with our large lawns here in Utah. But I was converted in Arizona.” After graduating from Olympus High School a dozen years ago, Johnson earned his bachelor’s degree from the University of Utah in urban ecology and his landscape architecture master’s degree at the University of Arizona. He’s now the only landscape architect working for Psomas, one of our nation’s top engineering firms, with 15 offices in California, Arizona and Utah. In other words, he’s a “real find” for the city’s Parks & Recreation Committee. “When we moved back to Utah, we specifically wanted
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This small open space next to the Labrum Park playground equipment is expected to soon receive a major makeover. (Tville P&R Committee)
to find a place in Taylorsville because I would like to volunteer on the city’s Planning Commission someday,” he said. “There weren’t any openings at the time. So, I volunteered for the Parks & Recreation Committee (in September 2019).” The Loving Labrum Park project is not a complete makeover of the entire site but rather a planned upgrade for two specific areas within the park: the small open space near the
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park entrance, where a storage container sits and a modest grassy area adjacent to the park’s playground apparatuses. “I think improving Labrum Park is a great idea,” said Mayor Kristie Overson. “It will clean up spots that are not visually appealing right now. I support the city council proContinued page 4
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Continued from front page viding them with $10,000 to help fund the improvements. That will also make the project eligible for [JVWCD] matching grant money.” City Councilwoman Meredith Harker is the council liaison to the Parks & Recreation Committee. She requested the $10,000 appropriation during a recent city council midyear budget review. “Our goal is to make these improvements using water-wise plants that require almost no additional maintenance from the city,” Harker told her fellow council members. “We want these improvements to provide an educational opportunity—to teach residents how they can make landscape changes around their own homes that are attractive and save water.” Harker, in fact, is practicing what she preaches. She recently hired fellow committee member Johnson to work up some designs for changing her own Taylorsville yard. “As I got to know Meredith on the committee, she mentioned she was redoing her yard, so I helped her lay it out,” Johnson said. “I’ve helped a couple of her friends as well. They are fun projects I do on the side.” By making water saving landscape changes at your own home, Taylorsville residents can be eligible to receive financial assistance. More information about these programs can be found at utahwatersavers.com, jvwcd.org and localscapes.com. The Loving Labrum Park project marks the second time Taylorsville City has taken advantage of funding matches from the Jordan Valley Water Conservancy District. Back in 2017, soon after JVWCD created its funding program, one of its first grants was $14,048 to Taylorsville City for the creation of Cabana Park (1560 West Conifer Way, about 4600 South). JVWCD Conservation Programs Manager Courtney Brown was involved in the
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Above left: The Taylorsville Parks & Recreation Committee is working on a foliage facelift for two sections of Labrum Park. (Tville P&R Committee) Above right: This artistic overview hints at the changes coming soon to Labrum Park. (Tville P&R Committee)
Cabana Park grant and was again the “go-toguy” for the Parks & Recreation Committee this time around. “We have a formula that bases our grant amounts on how much water will be saved for each particular project,” Brown said. “With this [Loving Labrum Park] project, based on the square footage being changed, we estimate water savings of 168,355 gallons per year. Using our formula, that sets the grant amount at $7,400. We will pay for 50% of the project, up to that amount.” In other words, that leaves the Parks & Recreation Committee with a total budget of $17,400 (including the city’s $10,000 funding approval) to complete the work. Harker and Johnson have both said they believe the work can be completed for less than that amount, with any remainder to be returned to the city. The large storage container sitting near the entrance to Labrum Park holds critical emergency response equipment. It is one of
several supply caches city authorities have strategically placed throughout Taylorsville. First aid and other supplies are locked inside the containers, as a resource in the event an earthquake or other natural disaster disturbs community infrastructure or supply lines. Rather than move the storage container, which everyone seems to admit is rather an eyesore, a part of the makeover project involves an art design contest to dress it up. The committee wants artists to create a park welcome sign to go on the side of the trailer. Rather than painting the storage container, the committee plans to shrink wrap the design onto it, similar to bus advertising. Committee members say this technique will maintain the colors longer. Information about the art contest will be provided to Taylorsville schools and also available online at taylorsvilleut.gov. Contest submissions should be sent to wrapcontest@taylorsvilleut.gov. Meanwhile, once the area near the play-
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City councilman Armstrong, his son, nephew part of Amazon marketing behemoth By Carl Fauver | c.fauver@mycityjournals.com
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hen the undisputed heavyweight champion of online marketing, Jeff Bezos, said last month he will soon step down as Amazon CEO, the surprise announcement offered another opportunity for us to hear all the staggering numbers related to the company: • 1.3 million employees • 12 million products • 150 million Prime members • $125.6 billion in sales, last quarter • $1.7 trillion company valuation; and • $188 billion personal wealth for Bezos But in the midst of all those nearly incomprehensible numbers, Taylorsville City Councilman Dan Armstrong is fond of a much more modest Amazon number: two. That’s the number of his relatives—a son and a nephew—who are now earning a good full-time living through Amazon, thanks to his decision to “try something I had never even thought about before.” The veteran Taylorsville elected official is a certified public accountant with his own successful business. He had no particular need to branch into a relationship with Amazon. But his relatives sold him on the idea. “We are what Amazon calls delivery
service providers, or DSPs,” Armstrong said. “A couple of years ago, my son and son-in-law were looking for jobs and they began to look into this. I joined in as a mentor or adviser. We applied for it. Amazon flew me up to Seattle for an interview. And several months later, we got word we had the job.” Their first deliveries were made, on the north end of the Salt Lake Valley, on June 26, 2019. By then, the son-in-law was out of the picture after taking a job on the East Coast. Replacing him in the family-owned company was Armstrong’s brother’s son, nephew Blake Armstrong. “My son Josh is our HR manager, handling insurance, accounting and personnel,” Armstrong said. “Blake is our operations manager. We have since hired four dispatchers. Our number of drivers fluctuates depending on what Amazon needs. We had to lay off several drivers in January, when Amazon cut our delivery routes.” Josh Armstrong remembers that first delivery day well, because one-third of the workforce (one of the three drivers) quit after half a day. -“Driving an Amazon delivery truck is hard work,” Josh Armstrong said. “Drivers are in and out of their trucks 180 to 200
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times in a 10-hour shift. On that first day, I was driving, Blake was driving, and a third guy. After 5 1/2 hours, that third guy quit. Meantime, Blake and I drove delivery trucks for seven straight months, without a day off.” Under their name Armstrong Logistics LLC, the company grew from three delivery routes on that first day to 25 routes by September 1, 2019. Fifteen months later, last December, the company peaked at 48 Salt Lake Valley delivery routes and more than 100 drivers. But after the Christmas rush, Amazon made deep cuts. “Amazon reduced our number of routes by more than half in January, from 48 to just 20,” Josh Armstrong said. “Unfortunately, we had to let a lot of drivers go. Our current employee count is 67; 59 of them drivers.” Dan Armstrong’s association with Amazon provided a windfall recently to Taylorsville City. The company’s massive Salt Lake distribution hub (called “SLC1-Amazon Fulfillment Center,” 620 South 5700 West) ended up with more COVID-19 personal protective equipment (PPE) than it needed. “[Operations Manager] Blake was at the distribution hub when he heard they had thousands of leftover PPE kits and were asking if anyone wanted them,” Dan Armstrong said. “Amazon has been providing kits to their hubs weekly and they had
extras. Blake called me, and I told him to gather them all, knowing we could distribute them to many places in Taylorsville. We ended up with about 11,000 PPE kits.” Each so-called “kit” contains two masks, two pairs of gloves, a small bottle of hand sanitizer and dour individually wrapped sanitary wipes. Armstrong estimates the kits value at “$3 to $5,” making the total donation $33,000 to $55,000. “We took a bunch of kits to Kearns Elementary, Eisenhower Junior High and Taylorsville High to begin with,” Dan Armstrong said. “We planned to deliver kits to all of the Taylorsville schools, along with police and fire stations, the senior center and other places.” To assist with the PPE distribution, Dan Armstrong solicited help from Taylorsville Youth Council members and their adviser, Kris Heineman. “The youth council has never distributed PPE before, but they were glad to help out,” Heineman said. “I know the people receiving these donations have all been very excited. Dan Armstrong and Amazon both deserve a lot of credit for putting this donation together.” Taylorsville Mayor Kristie Overson was also excited to hear about the out-ofthe-blue donation. “These PPE kits are going to have an incredible impact, especially at our schools,” she said. “I just took a bunch over to the
senior center. It is still closed, but they are handing the kits out as people drive through to pick up food. We’re just going to see how far the kits will spread. They are going to people from kindergarten to seniors. I think the donation is amazing.” Perhaps it’s not Jeff Bezos $188 billion amazing, but the PPE donation appears to be a welcome boost in several corners of Taylorsville. As for the future of Armstrong Logistics LLC, Dan and Josh say they are learning the ropes about product deliver and might one day consider expanding to serve other businesses in addition to Amazon. But, at the moment, that’s not yet possible. “Amazon keeps adjusting our route schedules, and we also have constant delivery truck maintenance challenges,” Josh Armstrong said. “We are giving long-term thought to expanding our company but just aren’t ready to do it right now. We’ll see what happens down the road.” Dan Armstrong is grateful for how this unexpected venture is working out so far. “Josh and Blake are putting in all the real time (operating the company), while I just offer advice once in a while,” he said. “It’s fun to work with my son and nephew. It’s been a good project. As far as the future [of Armstrong Logistics LLC], that will be Taylorsville City Councilman Dan Armstrong remore up to them than me.” l cently made a large donation of PPE to community schools and other locations, courtesy of on-line shopping giant Amazon. (Taylorsville City)
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of activities,” Busath said. LIA has a three-pronged approach to help lift students to greater achievement levels: college and career readiness curriculum, leadership development and literacy tutoring. LIA classes must have an enrollment of at least 80% Hispanic students with the rest made up of any other racial and ethnic backgrounds. Latinos in Action is a national organization headquartered in Sandy, but its curriculum is being taught in various public and private schools in 11 states. Youth Entrepreneurship says its “educational model bridges the gap between textbook learning and practical application. It empowers teachers to innovate in their classroom and prepares students for success in the workplace and in life.” For Busath, the program would not have gotten off the ground at Kearns High School without support from the school’s leadership. “The administration’s been awesome. They give me the flexibility to try new things, to provide new opportunities for our students, so it’s been great.” l
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Dear Friends and Neighbors, At this time of year, I often think of the quote attributed to founding father Thomas Jefferson: “The government closest to the people serves the people best.” It is what I love about our country. It is all of us who make our nation all that it can be. It Mayor Kristie S. Overson is our involvement and willingness to engage. We are a country “of the people, by the people and for the people.” We see these truths each year as our own state Legislature, made up of citizen legislators, convenes for 45 days. This year’s General Session of the 64th Legislature opened on Jan. 19 and adjourns at midnight on March 5. We especially want to thank our Taylorsville-area representatives for all their good work this session. They are: Rep. Jim Dunnigan, Rep. Karen Kwan, Sen. Wayne Harper and Sen. Karen Mayne. It has been a challenging session. Not only were legislators taking up a high volume of bills, but they were still dealing with the effects of the coronavirus pandemic and the necessity of keeping everyone safe. While the Capitol Hill Complex remained open, committee hearings were transmitted electronically so that citizens could also participate virtually. We were able to view floor proceedings from the Legislature’s website. Legislators took up several matters of particular importance to us as a city. We followed closely bills dealing with accessory dwelling units (ADUs), law enforcement and public safety (which numbered more than 100 bills this year), transportation and education, municipal-related matters and more. The ADU legislation was an especially high priority for us. In some cases, bills involving this issue were drawn directly from the Taylorsville ordinance. With the new legislation, our plan is to outline for residents exactly what they need to do in regard to ADUs. We want to make this issue easier to understand and more friendly for our residents. Often when we think of local government, we may think of the state vs. federal government but of course, there is a level of government even closer to the people. The mayors and City Councils of our communities are all elected representatives. Our local school boards are elected, as well as many of our service districts, and our Planning Commissions are appointed by our elected city representatives. It is our duty and responsibility to represent our communities to the best of our abilities, and it is indeed our pleasure to serve you. After all, it is all of us who make up ‘We, the people,’ and I wouldn’t have it any other way. –Mayor Kristie S. Overson
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The new Mid-Valley Performing Arts Center is nearing completion, with an opening to the public expected this year. “It has been so exciting to see the project moving forward over the past two years and experience all the activity and construction happening right outside our windows at City Hall," said Mayor Kristie Overson. "We are so lucky to have this beautiful Performing Arts Center in Taylorsville. We look forward to its official opening with eager anticipation." The $39 million center brings new performance and rehearsal spaces to the mid-valley, fulfilling a long-held dream and well documented need for purpose-built arts spaces in this fast-growing section of the county. Construction started in early 2019, following its groundbreaking on Dec. 20, 2018. See a photo gallery of the work on Page 6 of this section. The venue includes the 400-seat Mainstage Theater, 200-seat Studio 5400 Theater, a multiuse rehearsal room and support spaces, and professional theater services including ticketing, technical direction, event management and guest services. Two public art pieces and planned professional landscaping will finish the venue and give it a personality and sense of place. There will also be six places to display art as part of the adjacent open space in front of City Hall, comprising Centennial Plaza.
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March 9 – 7 p.m. & March 23 – 6 p.m. Planning Commission Meeting @ City Hall.
March 14 – 2 a.m. Daylight Saving Time begins. Move your clocks ahead one hour.
March through June 1 The Taylorsville Arts Council is seeking submissions for its virtual Art Show, commemorating Taylorsville’s 25th Anniversary. See Page 3. Find our calendar of events every month on the city’s website, where you can also submit your own events for possible publication. Go to www.taylorsvilleut.gov Also, a standing event every Thursday, from 2 to 4 p.m., at City Hall is the “Mayor is In.” During this time, Mayor Kristie Overson has open office hours to meet with residents about any issue on their minds. Drop by and meet with the Mayor. All are welcome.
The 2020 Census is now complete, and Utah ranks 10th highest in the nation for its number of returns. In all, 99.9% of Utah households were counted. This enumeration rate is a combination of Utah’s self-response rate of 71.0% and those who were counted during the Census Bureau’s non-response follow-up operation, gaining 28.9% more Utahns counted. “ We c a n’t t h a n k e ve r yo n e enough for their participation in the Census,” said Mayor Kristie Overson, who worked as an enumerator for the 2010 Census. “The data gleaned every 10 years from the Census is so valuable for our community. Based on the count, we receive funds for key programs and essential services such as road construction, health and housing, education and emergency planning.” The State of Utah’s final 2020 Census Self-Response Rate (SRR) of 71.0%, which ranked 10th highest in the United States, was 2.4 percentage points higher than Utah’s SRR of 68.6% in 2010. Just over 64% of self-responding Utahns utilized the Census Bureau’s online option. Salt Lake County ranked fifth of the counties in the state for its SSR, with a rate of 74.3% and 68.0% internet response. Davis County was first in the state with an 81.2% SSR and 76.2% internet response, followed by Morgan, Cache and Utah counties. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, redistricting data will be delivered to the states by Sept. 30. The redistricting data includes counts of population by race, ethnicity, voting age, housing occupancy status, and group quarters population, all at the census block level. This is the information that states need to redraw or “redistrict” their legislative boundaries.
Vaccines Extended to Residents 65 and Older Residents over the age of 65 are now eligible to receive the coronavirus vaccine. State officials also expect the vaccine should soon be available at a variety of community locations, including your local pharmacy and your doctor’s office, as well as the Salt Lake County Health Department public health centers. Visit www.coronavirus.utah.gov for the latest information. During this past month, the vaccine has been available to healthcare workers, long-term care facility staff and residents, first responders, residents ages 70 and older, and K-12 teachers and school staff. Utahns between the ages of 65-69 and were scheduled to receive the vaccine, starting Feb. 18. Then, anyone 18 or older with specified medical conditions were expected to receive authorization for the vaccine, beginning March 1. Medical conditions for those over the age of 18 can be found at www.coronavirus.utah.gov/vaccine-distribution/ Qualifying Taylorsville residents can make an appointment to receive the vaccine at: www. slco.org/health/COVID-19/vaccine/ The vaccine is expected to be available to all Utahns by July.
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COUNCIL CORNER Thank You to the Green Committee for Keeping Our City Safe and Clean By Council Member Ernest Burgess The focus on recycling, reusing and reducing, as well as efforts to preserve and protect our environment, have long been a priority of our Taylorsville community, and it has made a real difference in making our city beautiful. We are lucky to have such involved members of our community who are dedicated to this issue and carrying it forward. Particularly unique to Taylorsville is our active Green Committee, which is made up entirely of volunteers. The committee meets the third Thursday of each month at 5:30 p.m. at the Taylorsville City Offices, 2600 W. Taylorsville Blvd., and we are always looking for more members and involvement. As a Council, these efforts mean so much to us and we are grateful to the committee members for all they do. Individually, I have served on the committee as the Council’s liaison for the past nine years, and am thoroughly impressed by the committee members and their work. It started as an effort to improve recycling and has grown into a valuable resource. At the top of the list is our popular Earth Day Collection, where residents can bring old, unused items to clean up their homes and the community. Last year was the first year we were unable to hold the collection day, due to the coronavirus pandemic. The committee is still assessing whether we will be able to hold the event this year; it may need to be delayed to June. We will provide details and more information once they become available. In the meantime, the Green Committee has put together a comprehensive list of where you can take
your unwanted items. You can find the full list in last month’s issue of this Newsletter or on our website at www.taylorsvilleut.gov. A few of the resources and the locations where items can be disposed include: Motor oil or car/truck batteries — Any AutoZone or O’Reilly Auto Parts stores. Glass recycling — Bin outside the Taylorsville Senior Center, 4743 Plymouth View Dr. Used clothing/household items — Savers, 4145 S. Redwood Rd., 801-262-2150 and Utah Thrift, 3869 W. 5400 South, 801-413-3736. Metal — Redwood Recycling, 6235 S. Redwood Rd., 801-447-2377. They recycle aluminum cans, siding and gutters, car wheels, radiators, electric motors and transformers, and water heaters. They also take lawn mowers, as long as all gas and oil are drained out. Computer Recycling — Drop off at any PC Laptops location. Mattress Recycling — Spring Back Utah. Drop off at 1929 S. 4130 West #D, 801-906-8146. $20 fee for each item. It keeps mattresses from the landfill and costs just a little bit more than taking them to the dump. A reminder, too, that every residential property can request up to two dump vouchers each year. These vouchers are good for up to $15 off of one load of material at the Salt Lake Valley Landfill, 6030 W. California Ave. (1300 South). Mattresses and tires are extra. Request your voucher by calling 801-955-2013 or
Art Show Commemorates City’s 25th Anniversary
CELEBRATING TAYLORSVILLE'S SILVER JUBILEE
1996 ~ 2021
The Taylorsville Arts Council is sponsoring a virtual art show to celebrate Taylorsville’s 25th birthday. All of the artwork needs to represent our wonderful city. Please submit your artwork by June 1, to Susan Holman at holman.bruce@outlook.com All ar twork must be submitted with an application that can be found on the city’s website (www.taylorsvilleut.gov), a picture of your artwork and a picture of you with your artwork. The winning artwork will be displayed at Taylorsville City Hall. If you have any questions please call Susan Holman, 801-966-8376.
LEFT TO RIGHT: Dan Armstrong (District 5), Curt Cochran, Chair (District 2), Meredith Harker (District 4), Anna Barbieri, Vice Chair (District 3), and Ernest Burgess (District 1)
stop by the Taylorsville City Hall reception desk. You can find more about the Green Committee on our Facebook group page at “Taylorsville Green.” Look for tips, stories and conversations about how we can all do our part. The Green Committee’s ultimate goal is to make our community a better place and a beautiful place to live. We also want to make our city safer. The interest has always been centered around these objectives. Eventually, the committee hopes that we can do something with our schools, to further encourage recycling. We want to find additional avenues to take action. Ever ybody on the Green Committee is so committed, and we greatly appreciate our volunteers. Thank you to all for working to keep our Taylorsville home clean, safe and green.
ART ART SHOW SHOW
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Submit your Tayorsville City-themed artwork by June 1st Email to Susan Holman | holman.bruce@outlook.com
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City of Taylorsville Newsletter City Appoints TVPD Lieutenant
TVPD Team Affirms Vision, Mission and Values Monthly updates on the formation of the Taylorsville City Police Department will be provided on this page through July 2021. As part of a strong operational foundation, the team recently recommended a vision, mission and set of values for the new police department, which have subsequently been approved by the City Council and administration. These espousals will serve not only as a set of ideals but have practical application as guiding principles for command staff and officers to base their actions and decisions upon — all things related to positive community and personal interactions. These will also be incorporated into the strategic plan, budget processes and personnel development/evaluations. VISION Preserving Community Rights and Responsibilities MISSION In partnership with our community leaders and citizens, it is the mission of the Taylorsville Police Department to provide high quality law enforcement services — thus preserving and protecting the people as well as the diverse and unique culture that comes from living in Taylorsville City. This is accomplished through adherence to best practices and department values. VALUES – A CULTURE DEFINED • Transparency — policy and practices which are perpetually open to public review and refinement • Respect — admiration and regard for the feelings and traditions of others • Innovation — open to new ideas, methods, or products which allow for adaptation and growth • Connection — linked both personally and professionally to foundational principles which bind the community and provide for a sense of belonging • Collaboration — to assure the inclusion and cooperation of all internal and external stakeholders For those tracking the objectives and timeline outlined on the city website, we are pleased to share the completion and ongoing progress for the month of February, as follows: COMPLETED • Community outreach meeting (specific invites) with Chief and Command Staff • Finalize 3-Year Strategic Plan • Formalize contracts for storage (records, vehicles), range, courts, etc. ONGOING • Determine strategic partners for mutual aid, forensics, etc. (shared services) • Formal proposal and adoption of selected policies, SOGs, etc. • Assemble Citizen Advisory Board
In addition to Chief Brady Cottam and Deputy Chief Todd Gray, the city has hired Lt. Brett Miller to lead its new municipal police department, which starts up this summer. Lt. Miller has held a long career with the Taylorsville UPD Precinct, most recently working as sergeant. In an informal gathering with city leaders, Lt. Miller and his family at City Hall on Feb. 12, Chief Cottam gave him his lieutenant's bars. A formal swearing-in ceremony with all new officers will take place in June. You can read more about the efforts to form the Taylorsville City Police Department at www.taylorsvilleut. gov/services/tvpd. Find the latest information, as well as a timeline and answers to frequently asked questions. You can also sign up online for emailed updates about the department. If you’d like to submit a comment, it can be emailed to police.outreach@ taylorsvilleut.gov
Taylorsville Responders Assist in Big Cottonwood Rescue
Rescue responders from Taylorsville’s Fire Station 117 were among those helping to rescue a woman trapped in a vehicle following a spectacular crash in Big Cottonwood Canyon. Unified Fire Battalion Chief Brian Anderton told KSL News, "We had a lot of concerns for the people who were involved and knew it would be technical and probably a long operation to get them out safely." The accident occurred on Jan. 24. Due to icy conditions, an SUV carrying three people and a pickup truck with a driver and passenger went over the edge of the canyon road. Everyone survived, but a woman trapped inside the truck, upside-down in the creek below, had to be carefully rescued. "The rescue itself was certainly difficult and dangerous — sliding down the steep rockcovered hill that was snowy and icy," said Anderton. "It was cold for the victims and it was cold for our workers who were in the water for quite a while." Rescuers brought in the jaws of life to cut the truck open. They then had to build a complicated rope system up the steep embankment and back to the roadway. After about two hours, they had the woman safely in an ambulance and on her way to the hospital, KSL reported. UFA’s heavy rescue companies specialize in structural collapse, confined space rescue, trench collapse rescue, vehicle extrication, machinery disentanglement, rope rescue (high angle, low angle, rigging) and rapid intervention (firefighter rescue). The UFA Heavy Rescue Program consists of two independent rescue companies strategically placed in UFA ‘s jurisdiction. Station 117 in Taylorsville City and Station 121 in Riverton house the Heavy Rescue Teams.
March 2021
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‘Dutch Bros Army’ Celebrates Opening in Taylorsville You can now enjoy a mocha, latte or americano, soda or lemonade, energy drink, frosts and freezes, all at Dutch Bros coffee in Taylorsville. The company’s newest location at 3883 W. 5400 South celebrated its official opening on Jan. 19. Taylorsville City officials and representatives from ChamberWest were on hand for the shop’s Ribbon Cutting, which was also joined by the “Dutch Bros Army,” representing the company’s top baristas from 10 states. “It’s people over profit for Dutch Bros,” noted local operator Chris Triglia, who runs the Taylorsville shop, as well as those in West Valley City and West Jordan. “We’re a caring place for young entrepreneurs. We’re helping them carve self-discipline. It’s so much greater than just coffee.” In welcoming the company and congratulating them on their opening, Mayor Overson said, “We’re so glad to have you here in Taylorsville. Your crew is amazing and their energy inspiring.” You can read more about the company and check out their "secret menu" at www.dutchbros.com. The Taylorsville shop is open every day from 5 a.m. to 11 p.m.
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Visit Ponce de Leon Insurance at Carriage Square
Ponce de Leon Insurance is now open for business in Taylorsville. The company offers coverage for your auto, home and business, as well as workers compensation, health and life insurance. Owned by Javier Ponce de Leon, the insurance company is located at 1737 W. Carriage Square. Feel free to call them for a quote at 801-676-9339. Ponce de Leon Insurance officially opened on Jan. 15 with a Ribbon Cutting, attended by city officials and those from ChamberWest. Employees also gathered, and a priest gave a prayer to bless the business. We know that Ponce de Leon will provide thoughtful attention to your clients and our residents who seek trusted insurance advice," said Mayor Kristie Overson. Ponce de Leon Insurance has been in business for more than 10 years, with a location also in Ogden. They are open from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, and 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday. Stop by, call or visit their website at poncedeleoninsurance.com for more information.
Traci’s Parrots 4 U Opens Redwood Road Location Birds are family at Traci's Parrots 4 U. The parrot store specializes in all things parrots and is now open in Taylorsville at 4870 S. Redwood Road Joined by officials from ChamberWest and the City of Taylorsville, Traci’s Parrots owners, managers and employees cheered and the birds nodded as the store opened its doors to all with a recent Ribbon Cutting. “We want you to make Traci's Parrots 4 U your one-stop parrot destination, whether it's getting your parrot, toys, cages, food or one of our many specialized parrot accessories/services. We'll pamper your feathered babies,” said co-owner George Afana. Traci’s Parrots is a parrot breeder, and also has older parrots for adoption. They sell unique play stands and trees for your parrots to play on, safe toys for parrots of all sizes and accessories for every parrot lover. “I had no idea,” said Mayor Kristie Overson. “It was so much fun to meet the birds and learn more about them. The store is bright and beautiful, colorful, clean and well taken care of. We are so happy to have Traci's Parrots 4 U in Taylorsville.” You can find more information about the store by joining Traci's Parrots 4 U on MeWe.com or visit their website at tracisparrots4u.com. They are open Monday through Friday, noon to 7 p.m., Saturday, noon to 6 p.m., and Sunday, noon to 5 p.m.
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Mid-Valley Performing Arts Center
CONSTRUCTING A THEATER, 2018 TO 2021
March 2021
Taylorsville Bennion Heritage REMEMBRANCES
One of the most famous Taylorsville gathering places long ago was the S & M Skating rink. This parcel of land is now out of the City of Taylorsville's boundaries. However, during the 1960s-plus, it was the place to hang out, to be seen and to see who could impress others with their skating prowess. Many local Taylorsville/Bennion residents frequented the skating rink for fun and good times. In fact, some of the rink’s patrons even ended up marrying each other later on. The rink was located at 3950 S. Redwood Road. The "S" stood for Stan, and the "M" for Myrl. Their last name was Todd. The couple operated the rink during the ‘40s and ‘50s. Stan was an entrepreneur who dealt with many business ventures. Later in the ‘60s, ‘70s and ‘80s, their son Dean Todd and his wife, Jessie, were the owners/operators. Originally, the land belonged to Abram and Ann Tofts Todd, who owned approximately 75 acres of land that bordered Redwood Road. There have been several owners since the 1980s at this address, two of them being a reception center and a boutique. Today, it is the Landmark Apostolic Church.
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TAYLORSVILLE SENIOR CENTER 4743 S. Plymouth View Drive
Taylorsville Senior Center Goes Virtual Salt Lake County is pleased to announce the development of a Virtual Senior Center. Aging & Adult Services' new Virtual Senior Center will offer programming that seniors can do from the safety of their own home. You can read more about the Virtual Senior Center and view current programs, by accessing the center’s newsletter online or stopping by the Taylorsville Senior Center, 4743 S. Plymouth View Drive, during drive-thru lunch hours (11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Monday through Friday) to pick up a copy. These programs will include online, video conference, telephone, or self-guided activities that require neither phone nor computer. A variety of class types will be available ranging from support groups, exercise classes, education, arts and crafts, and even self-guided tours of local areas. The development is ongoing. For example, the center has exercise classes and wellness videos on the department’s YouTube page from the Health Promotion program, and staff members are working every day to create new opportunities, including presentations, classes, support groups and more. Please check out the Taylorsville Senior Center’s website, Facebook page, and sign up for their email blast to receive current updates: www.slco.org/taylorsville-senior-center
Don’t Miss These Events at the Library This Month In-N-Out Cover to Cover Club Monday, March 8, to Saturday, April 17 Participate in a reading program. Read five books and get a free hamburger. For ages 4-12. I Spy Window | St. Patrick's Day Monday, March 15, to Saturday, March 20. Taylorsville Branch Find the four-leaf clovers in the I Spy Window this week and earn a small prize. Adult Virtual Lecture | Bridgerton and the Regency Years Tuesday, March 2, 7 p.m. Online Robert Morrison will contrast the romanticized portrayal of Netflix’s Bridgerton series to the Regency years. Learn the profound ways the Regency period shaped and indelibly marked the modern world. Morrison is currently British Academy Global Professor at Bath Spa University and Queen’s National Scholar at Queen’s University in Kingston, Ontario. He specializes in 19th-century British literature and culture. In 2017, he was elected Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada. You must register for this event to receive the link to the WebEx virtual lecture: https://tinyurl.com/1kd44rp7
Many first dates took place at the S & M Skating rink, pictured in August 1960.
Adult Virtual Lecture | From Unwanted to Indispensable: The Real Nurses of the Civil War Tuesday, March 23, 7 p.m. Online Author and historian, Pamela Toler will tell the story of the thousands of women who volunteered to be nurses during the Civil War and created a profession that did not exist before the war. Armed with a Ph.D. in history, a well-thumbed deck of library cards, and a large bump of curiosity, Toler goes beyond the familiar boundaries of American history to tell stories from other parts of the world. She is the author of eight books of popular history for children and adults. The paperback version of her newest book, Women Warriors: An Unexpected History was released February 2020. You must register for this event to receive the link to the WebEx virtual lection. https://tinyurl.com/k67s72d7
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Escape the FOG with Proper Disposal Fats, Oils and Grease (FOG) have the potential to cost you money if not handled properly. Problems can develop in your household drains and the sewer collection system due to the improper disposal of FOG. Commonly used cooking oils and grease disposed in sink drains can lead to sewer line backups in homes and businesses. Sewer main backups may overflow onto streets creating adverse impacts to public health and the environment. The easiest way to solve the FOG buildup problem is to keep it out of the sewer system. Here are a couple of tips:
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• Pour cooled FOG into a can or other container with a tight lid (coffee can, glass jar or plastic container) and dispose of it in the garbage.
The Weekly Green Waste Collection Program will resume beginning Thursday, March 18 for Taylorsville residents. Taylorsville currently has 1,167 out of the 8,412 districtwide subscribers. Residents can sign up and help divert green waste from the landfill to be processed into mulch that can be purchased for use from the Salt Lake Valley and Trans-Jordan Landfills. There is a one-time start-up fee of $60 to pay for the can and at $126 per year, a green waste can is less expensive than an additional black garbage can at $204 per year. For more information on this program and composting, please visit the WFWRD website at: http://wasatchfrontwaste.org/green-waste.
• Place baskets/strainers in sink drains to catch food scraps and other solids then empty the drain baskets/strainers into the trash.
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Tell your family, friends and neighbors about problems associated with grease in the sewer system and how to keep it out. The solution starts in your home with your actions. QUESTIONS? Please contact Taylorsville-Bennion Improvement District by calling 801-968-9081 or visiting www.tbid.org. You can also follow the district on Facebook and Twitter.
Now is the perfect time of year to trim your trees! Municipal Ordinance require that trees and landscaping that overhangs the street pavement need to be trimmed to a minimum height of 13½ feet above the street pavement. Following these guidelines will help trucks navigate through your neighborhood and empty your cans without potential damage to your trees and WFWRD trucks. We appreciate your help.
CURBSIDE GLASS COLLECTIONS Did you know that WFWRD provides a Curbside Glass Collection service? You can join your neighbors who conveniently recycle glass at home. This is an optional service provided by WFWRD and Momentum Recycling. The startup fee is $45, which pays for a 35-gallon can specifically for glass recycling. WFWRD does not collect the curbside glass, but coordinates billing and provides the can. The monthly fee of $8 per month provides the once-per-month collection services from Momentum Recycling. All colors of glass bottles and jars are accepted. There are also community glass recycle locations throughout the valley. For more information, or to sign up for curbside service, visit https://wasatchfrontwaste.org/glass.
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New Kearns library is a welcoming space to work on all kinds of projects By Alison Brimley | a.brimley@mycityjournals.com
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f the thought of visiting the library conjures up images of solitary reading and shushing librarians, the new Kearns branch of the Salt Lake County Library has some surprises in store for you. Featuring a podcast recording studio, bicycle repair area and even artificial intelligence robots, the library has something for everyone, no matter their interests. The new Kearns branch, located at 4275 West 5345 South, opened to the public last December. The new facility “houses some of the coolest things in our entire library system,” boasts a recent Instagram post from the library. The old branch closed in December of 2018. In April of 2019, ground was broken for the new building. Initially, the plan was to open to the public in early fall of 2020. The ongoing pandemic did cause delays, primarily in the supply chain of some unique materials such as garage-style doors and oversized pivoting doors. Instead, the branch had a soft opening in December of 2020, “just to make sure everything went smoothly with the opening,” said Sara M.K. Neal, County Library marketing and communications manager. The original Kearns branch opened in 1964, and Kearns has grown a lot since then. “The building had served the communi-
ty well for many years, but it was small for the neighborhood it serves and really needed some upgrades,” Neal said. The library collaborated with Kearns Township and the community council to “identify new ways the library could serve the community, both in terms of the physical size and space of the building but also with the collection and technology that would be housed there.” The biggest difference patrons of the new library will notice is likely the size of the space. At 35,000 square feet, the new Kearns branch is three times larger than the old location. Abundant natural light and high ceilings make the space feel open and welcoming. The walls are decorated with murals depicting life in Kearns. “The collection of materials is larger as well, and we hope the community has fun finding new books, music and movies,” said Neal. In addition to a large media collection and quiet study areas, the library features a kitchen for culinary arts, teen gaming area, sewing machine, VR goggles, a Glowforge 3D wood cutter, a sublimation printer and much more. One of the more unique features is the library’s extensive Create space, where patrons will be able to “use cutting-edge technology as well as traditional tools to explore different
The new Kearns library boasts an area of 35,000 square feet, over three times the size of the older 11,000-square-foot building it replaced. (Photo courtesy Jeff Buydos)
paths of creativity,” said Neal. Due to coronavirus restrictions, Create spaces and meeting rooms are not currently available for use. County Library branches are currently open to the public for visits of 30 minutes or less, and masks are required. Library hours remain limited; the branch is open from 11 a.m.
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SLCC expected to make school history, with construction of first-ever dormitory By Carl Fauver | c.fauver@mycityjournals.com
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n the Taylorsville campus of Salt Lake Community College, school officials anticipate breaking ground on a $32 million, 350-bed student dormitory a year from now. If all goes according to plan—as it has, so far, with state approvals—SLCC plans to begin housing students, for the first time ever, starting in the fall 2023. Taylorsville Mayor Kristie Overson recently told her city council about the school’s plans, after receiving a phone call from SLCC President Dr. Deneece Huftalin. “Anything that happens at the community college impacts Taylorsville, so it was a courtesy call to let us know what they were planning,” Overson said. “We have no zoning control over schools in Taylorsville, whether it’s SLCC or Granite District schools. For example, the city cannot regulate the size or height of buildings on their property. So, I appreciated [Dr. Huftalin] telling me what they were planning.” Overson also explained to Taylorsville City Council members, this is yet another reason why they are wise to so strongly support the planned bus rapid transit line, expected to one day serve SLCC students, on a route that spans Murray, Taylorsville and West Valley City. “There have been ongoing discussions about creating student housing at our Taylorsville campus for many years,” said SLCC Public Relations Director Joy Tlou. “We have conducted feasibility studies and student surveys. Our relationship with Taylorsville City is fundamental. We always want to be sure [the mayor and city council] are aware of things we are considering.” The dormitory construction proposal took its first official step forward during a recent meeting of the state higher education board’s Finance and Facilities Committee. SLCC Finance & Administration Vice President Jeffrey West prepared the school’s committee presentation. “The Finance and Facilities Committee approved our plans one day, and the entire higher education board did the following day, both unanimously,” West said. “We plan to construct the dormitory in the northeast corner of our Taylorsville campus, along Redwood Road. That area is currently a parking lot that is not heavily used.” With the board of education’s approval now in hand, SLCC’s next step will be to firm up a public-private partnership with a company capable of designing and building what is expected to be a
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Cougars take girls region basketball title By Greg James | g.james@mycityjournals.com
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The Cougars have relied on the outside shooting of junior Tayah Parker, she has made 52 three-pointers in her high school career. (photo courtesy of Kearns High School)
earns is in a position it has not found itself in very often. In the past 10 years, the highest the girls basketball team has finished is third in its region (last year). In a strange and often difficult 2020–21 year, the Cougars can call themselves region champions. The season did not start well. Utah Gov. Gary Herbert suspended all high school extracurricular activities before Thanksgiving. Many school coaches and administrators worried the season might get canceled. But with diligent efforts by the Utah High School Activities Association, the season was just delayed. Kearns opened its season on Dec. 8 against Alta. In that first game, it trailed by five at halftime. The team could have easily packed it up and tallied another loss just like the last 10 years, but its stifling defense held the Hawks to three points in the third quarter, helping it get back into the game and force overtime. Amaya Afatasi scored 15 points in the 5350 overtime victory. In its preseason games, Kearns went 3-7, but it played against some of the best teams in the state: Herriman, Pleasant Grove and Skyview. During that stretch, the Cougars discovered what kind of team they are and where they could improve. Defensively, they rely on Sophomore Emma Mumford. She is averaging 1.5 blocks per game and is currently ranked seventh in the state in that category. When she leaves the game, the Cougars increase
ball pressure to stifle their opponents. Region 2 has been a close battle this season. Kearns, Hunter, Taylorsville and Cyprus each held the top spot sometime during the season. The Cougars thought they had lost their chance when they lost to Hunter 40-36 on Feb. 9. In the game, they had foul trouble at the end, and the Wolverines sank some critical free throws that resulted in the Cougar loss. The Cougars still had a chance, and they rebounded to take back the region lead with a 52-49 victory over Cyprus on Feb. 11. Mumford scored 20, including a final-minute tip-in and two critical free throws. Afatasi, a sophomore, leads the team in scoring knocking down 12.7 points per game. She has also averaged over two steals on defense. Junior Tayah Parker has hit 32 three-pointers this season. She has 52 in her high school career. Kearns uses the three-point shot as a weapon to open the inside for the taller Mumford. In the first quarter against Cyprus, Kearns hit 25% of its shots behind the arc. This opened the middle for the team to make some driving layups and inside shots. The UHSAA seeds its teams for the state playoff using the rating performance index. Kearns has been as high as 10th in those ratings. The girls 6A basketball tournament was scheduled to begin on Feb. 23. The finals will be held on March 6 at Salt Lake Community College.l
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earns earned a region swimming championship for both boys and girls this season. “We are pretty happy with this season,” Cougars head coach Christopher Horne said prior to the state meet. “We had about 15 swimmers qualify for state, and we are excited because the meet is being held in our own pool.” The Utah High School Activities Association split the large state meet into smaller classification competitions this season. The 6A event was held at Kearns Oquirrh Park Fitness Center, the home pool for the Cougars, Feb. 19–20 (after press deadline). “We get great support from the fitness center,” Horne said. “In all of the years that I have been coaching, they have been really awesome. They make sure we have everything we need. I hope it could be a cool pool advantage.” This season, the schedule changed several times, and some November meets were postponed and later moved to January. Horne said in his 22 years of coaching it was one of the most difficult. “At times it was a nightmare,” he said. “We had two meets a week to make them up, and it was a lot of work, but we made it through.” The Cougars swim team included more
Senior Heber Myers swam the fifth fastest boys 100 breaststroke this season. (Photo courtesy of Kearns High School)
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other events included Ryliegh Humphries (100 butterfly), Anita Rodgers (100 backstroke), Kira Cox (100 breaststroke) and Jennalyn Rasmussen (500 free). The boys also took the region crown. Andrew Flockhart swam the ninth-fastest time in the state at 22.21 seconds for the 50 free. “[Flockhart] is such an outstanding sprinter,” Horne said. “The 50 free is such a fast race there is no time for error. A bad start or turn could drop you from the top to nearly the bottom.” Along with Flockhart’s performance, top times for the boys included Joseph Biesinger (100 breaststroke), Wesley Ryan (200 free) and Ethan Lawrence (500 free). “The team started the year not so serious, but when January came, they started working really hard,” Horne said. “They have done a good job, and that is why we had such great region championships and will do well at state.” Horne feels the team made the best of a unique swimming year. “This was certainly a challenging year,” he said. “We had three weeks off at the start of the season. It threw everything off. We adjusted and made it a successful season.” Editor’s note: the boys team finished fourth at state. l
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