Rose Park News

 AGENDA – Wednesday, May 7, 2008 - 6:30 p.m.

Conducting: Chris Knoles

Welcome/Pledge of Allegiance

1. City Council Issues – Carlton Christensen 10 min.

2. Crime Report – Detective Sturzenegger 15 min.

Lock Bumping – Tammie Nigh, Mobile Watch Coordinator

3. City/Community Issues – Michael Stott 10 min.

Community Liaison with the Mayor

4. Salt Lake * Tooele Applied Technology College – Jan Dalby 10 min.

Jan will share a little more about the Rose Park Campus and courses.

5. Chevron – Dan Johnson 10 min.

6. Legislative Update – Jen Seelig 10 min

7. Elections to the Board

One position is available. One person (Logan Sisam) has identified himself to the board as being interested in serving on the board. Nominations will also be accepted from the floor.

8. Neighbor to Neighbor – 10 min.

 

 

NEXT MEETING:

Wednesday, June 4, 2008 6:30 p.m.

Glen Larsen will be conducting.

 

Please invite your neighbors to attend our meeting.

 

INFORMATION ITEMS

 

Item 1 “Community Garden” by Scott Steenblik (359-0354)

A very complete “Garden Calendar” is available from Scott. You can plant in nearly any space in your yard and harvest fresh vegetables that will delight you. If you do not feel able to take care of a home garden, join us in the Community Garden once or twice a week and take home the veggies that are ready for harvest. Everyone is welcome.

Don’t be confused by the Eco Garden that is planted next to the library. They are on the west side of the river and we are on the east.

 

Rose Park Community Gardens 877 N Cornell Street (1525 W)

Wednesday’s 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Saturday’s 9 a.m. – 11 a.m.

 

Item 2 Stay in touch!

We have established a Rose Park Community e-mail system. If you would like to be added to the list, please contact Ron Jarrett by phone at – 595-6259 or by e-mail at - r.jarrett@comcast.net

 

Item 3

This Is The Place Heritage Park invites the Rose Park Community to be part of the 2008 season of fun. Events for May, June and July include:

May 2^nd & 3^rd Grand Opening! The biggest opening weekend in the history of the Park.

May 24^th & 26^th Memorial Day Celebration: live music, entertainment and an Artisan Fair. June 14^th Flag Day Celebration: along with Fort Douglas, celebrate the US Military.

July 4^th & 5^th Liberty Days: mini rodeo, relay races, old-time baseball game and more.

July 12^th Family Fun Day: the Park is FREE today.

July 24^th- 26^th Pioneer Heritage Days: games, parade, and a watermelon eating contest.

 

Item 4

Transportation Security Administration is now hiring for the Salt Lake International Airport. Full-time and Part-time shifts are available. Good pay and benefits. Apply online at http://tsajobs.com or by phone at 1-800-887-1895. They are very interested in hiring people from the Rose Park area. Share this information with your family, friends and neighbors.

 

Item 5

Rose Park Neighborhood Cleanup Program

Residents living between Redwood Road and 1200 W, north of 600 N have a cleanup week beginning May 12, 2008. Residents living between 1200 W and I-15, north of 600 N have a cleanup week beginning May 19, 2008. If you are late in putting out your trash or decide to add more after your street has been cleaned, you may have to pay a fee for the second pickup. You should have received a mailer with instructions, but if you have questions call 535-6999.

 

 

Item 6 Crime Report

Each month the Salt Lake City Police department prepares a report of all Community Council areas. You can locate this report on the Salt Lake City Police web site by going to: slcgov.com/police/crimestats/crimestatshome.htm

During March 2008 the overall count of reported crimes for our community went up by 9 incidents. Specifically it went down for auto thefts to 6 (this includes 3 cars that were found in are area but necessarily stolen from it), burglary went from 4 to 14, damaged property reports went from 10 to 21. This number includes damage to businesses, homes, cars and graffiti damage. Other areas may have dropped or added one or two reported incidents.

We watch these reports and take note of the areas where they are occurring. You can do the same by coming to our meetings and getting a copy of these reports or by going on line. It is important to stay current on the things happening in our area and to be watchful in your neighborhoods. More information will be coming to you shortly on how to be more involved in our community crime prevention through our Neighborhood Watch program and Mobil Watch. Attend our May Community Council meeting and learn about Lock Bumping.

 

Item 7

“Blueprint Jordan River”

Mayor Becker is inviting everyone to become involved in some workshop meetings concerning the master plan development for the Jordan River. All 15 municipalities and three counties along the river are participating. There will be a meeting at the Day Riverside Library on Thursday, May 8^th at 6:00 p.m.

You are asked to RSVP to Mary at 801-303-1459 or mdavies@envisionutah.org by the day before the workshop so sufficient materials and refreshments can be planned. If you are unable to attend the workshop but still want to share your opinion, please go to www.blueprint.slco.org starting May 1^st to complete the same survey that will be used at the workshop.

 

 

Contact Information

Ron Jarrett

Rose Park Community Council Chair 595-6259 r.jarrett@comcast.net

Michael Stott

Community Liaison with the Mayor’s office michael.stott@slcgov.com

Carlton Christensen

City Council Representative carlton.christensen@slcgov.com

Detective Joseph Sturzenegger

Salt Lake City Police 799-3312 joseph.sturzenegger@slcgov.comm

Graffiti Removal Hotline 972-7885

 

 

 AGENDA – Wednesday, April 2, 2008 - 6:30 p.m.

Conducting: Val Ringwood

 

Welcome/Pledge of Allegiance

 

1. City Council Issues – Carlton Christensen 10 min.

2. Crime Report – Detective Wierman 5 min.

3. Countywide Water Quality Stewardship Plan (WaQSP) 30 min.

This plan will be explained and your questions answered.

Get a look at the plan by going to: www.waterresources.slc.org

 

4. Rose Park Golf Course 10 min.

Derek Schmehl and Dave Terry will talk about this year’s golf course plans.

5. City Issues – Michael Stott, Community Liaison with the Mayor 10 min.

6. Neighbor to Neighbor – 10 min.

[This addition to the agenda is designed to allow neighbors in attendance to make comments or ask questions of the council or the assembled group. Someone may have a helpful idea for your question or concern or this may lead to further presentations in future meetings.]

 

NEXT MEETING:

Wednesday, May 7, 2008 6:30 p.m.

Chris Knoles will be conducting.

 

Please invite your neighbors to attend our meeting.

 

Rose Park Community Festival

April 26, 2008

www.RoseParkFestival.com

INFORMATION ITEMS

 

Item 1 “Community Garden” by Scott Steenblik (359-0354)

 

 

Rose Park Community Gardens 877 N Cornell Street (1525 W)

Wednesday’s 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Saturday’s 9 a.m. – 11 a.m.

Item 2

We have established a Rose Park Community e-mail system. If you would like to be added to the list, please contact Ron Jarrett by phone at – 595-6259 or by e-mail at - r.jarrett@comcast.net

Item 3

Salt Lake County has recently published a draft of our Water Quality Stewardship Plan (WaQSP). This draft is two years in the making and examines issues from wastewater planning and stormwater runoff, to instream flows and aquatic habitat. Additionally, the WaQSP will serve as an update to the existing Area-Wide Water Quality Management Plan. In order to get feedback on the WaQSP, specifically the recommendations that are made in the WaQSP, we have been taking the show on the road. The entire WaQSP document is available on our website at www.waterresources.slco.org. Additionally, copies of the WaQSP are available at all County libraries and at the Main Salt Lake City Library. See all of you in April at your next Community Council meeting.

Item 4

Tracy Aviary, an eight acre oasis located in Liberty Park in the heart of Salt Lake City, maintains a collection of approximately 400 birds representing about 135 species.

Summer Camp 2008 Registration Now Open!! Stimulate your children’s minds as they connect with nature in a fun, interactive environment. Tracy Aviary offers week-long day camps beginning June 16, with half-day, full-day and aftercare options available. Children ages 4-9 can enjoy “Ravenous Raptors”, “Famous Feathers” and other fun sessions each of which includes up-close encounters with our bird show trainers and a variety of birds. Space is limited. For more information visit www.tracyaviary.org.

Trainer Talks Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays March 1- April 27 at 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM. Have you ever wondered how the trainers get a Harris’s Hawk to fly from a box suspended in the sky to fly hundreds of feet away into the theater, every day during the summer show season? Now is your chance to see the trainers and their feathered friends in action as they prepare for our Spring/Summer show season. Indoors at the Chase Mill, free with admission.

Pelican Encounter daily at 1:00 PM. Learn some fun facts from a Tracy Aviary trainer as you throw fish to a flock of fourteen American White Pelicans. You will be up close to these beautiful birds so don’t forget your camera! $2.

Tracy Aviary: Connect with Nature.

Item 5

From April 17-19, Utah Heritage Foundation’s 2008 Utah Preservation Conference will feature rehab workshops for homeowners, educational and training sessions for planners, architects, and preservationists of all levels. The theme of our second annual conference’s theme, “A Tradition of Sustainability,” focuses on how rehabilitating historic buildings also can help preserve our environment. Blair Kamin, architecture critic for the Chicago Tribune, presents the keynote address on Thursday, April 17. Salt Lake City Mayor Ralph Becker, County Mayor Peter Corroon, Utah architect Hank Louis, are among our other featured speakers. On Saturday, April 19, “Architecture’s Tradition: The Avenues Homes Tour” highlights the diversity of architectural styles built from the pioneer era through the 1950s.

For more information, complete schedules, and registration, visit: www.utahheritagefoundation.org

Item 6 Crime Report

Each month the Salt Lake City Police department prepares a report of all Community Council areas. You can locate this report on the Salt Lake City Police web site by going to: slcgov.com/police/crimestats/crimestatshome.htm

During February 2008 the overall count of reported crimes for our community went down by 12 incidents. Specifically it remained unchanged at 13 auto thefts (this includes 7 cars that were found in are area but necessarily stolen from it), burglary went from 8 to 4, damaged property reports went from 16 to 10. Other areas may have dropped or added one or two reported incidents. Of the 26 Councils we are #14 on the list from least to most reports.

We watch these reports and take note of the areas where they are occurring. You can do the same by coming to our meetings and getting a copy of these reports or by going on line. It is important to stay current on the things happening in our area and to be watchful in your neighborhoods. More information will be coming to you shortly on how to be more involved in our community crime prevention through our Neighborhood Watch program and Mobil Watch.

 

Item 7

What is the “Big Dig” on the 1000 N and 1200 W? The foundations for the new traffic signal are being installed. Completion date is the end of March.

 

Contact Information

Ron Jarrett

Rose Park Community Council Chair 595-6259 r.jarrett@comcast.net

Michael Stott

Community Liaison with the Mayor’s office michael.stott@slcgov.com

Carlton Christensen

City Council Representative carlton.christensen@slcgov.com

Detective David Wierman

Salt Lake City Police 799-3312 david.wierman@slcgov.com

 

 

 

 

 

 AGENDA – Wednesday, March 5, 2008 - 6:30 p.m.
Conducting:  Pearl Nelson

Welcome/Pledge of Allegiance

1.  City Council Issues – Carlton Christensen 10 min.

2.  Crime Report – Detective Wierman 5 min.

3.  Rose Park Elementary School/Community Center 10 min.
          Rae Louie, Principal, will comment on the recently opened center.
4.  Legal Aid Society of Salt Lake City 10 min.
               Stewart Ralphs will tell us how we can use their services.
5.  Community Development of Utah 10 min.
          Stuart Smith will report on this program.
6.  City Issues – Michael Stott 10 min.

7.  Neighbor to Neighbor –  10 min.
[This addition to the agenda is designed to allow neighbors in attendance to make comments or ask questions of the council or the assembled group.  Someone may have a helpful idea for your question or concern or this may lead to further presentations in future meetings.]

NEXT MEETING:
Wednesday, April 2, 2008    6:30 p.m.
Val Ringwood will be conducting.

Please invite your neighbors to attend our meeting.

Rose Park Community Festival
April 26, 2008
www.RoseParkFestival.com
INFORMATION ITEMS

Item  1 “Community Garden” by Scott Steenblik (359-0354)
 We learn by teaching and doing in the garden.  It is a community garden because we have the opportunity to learn and teach and receive support from the Community Council, our neighbors, neighborhood businesses and each other. 
 During the past year we have had the financial support of Mountain Valley Seeds.  We plan to use the support from Chevron Oil this coming year to garden from March 2008 – March 2009.  Yes, we can garden and harvest in the winter.  It is our plan to install additional water pumps and improve our water delivery system.  We grow 50+ varieties of vegetables each year along with a variety of flowers. 
 Everyone is welcome to come.  We will teach, learn and harvest together.  We are also looking for someone with woodworking skills to help us build a sign for the garden this year.  We are always looking for additional financial support so we can continue our efforts and grow with the garden.  If you are willing and interested, please contact me or a member of the Community Council board.
 
Rose Park Community Gardens  877 N Cornell Street (1525 W)
Wednesday’s 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.   Saturday’s 9 a.m. – 11 a.m.

Item  2
 We have established a Rose Park Community e-mail system.  If you would like to be added to the list, please contact Ron Jarrett by phone at – 595-6259 or by e-mail at - r.jarrett@comcast.net

Item  3
 The Gigante Center on North Temple and Redwood Road is currently on hold.  One of the partners withdrew from the project and he holds the title to the property.  The remaining partners are working with him to obtain the titles and move ahead with the project.

Item  4
 The Community Plaza on Redwood Road and 700 North is moving toward final approval.  The plans for this center are a huge improvement over the current eye sore. The developer and architect requested suggestions from the community for tenants in the mini-mall.  The suggestions coming from those who attended our last Community Council meeting included:  Fabric Shop, Copy Center, Craft Store, Bicycle Shop, Book Store, Bagel Shop and a family oriented restaurant such as Applebee’s, Sizzler, Olive Garden, etc. These suggestions have been passed along to the developer.  

Item  5
 The Rose Park Community Festival is fast approaching.  April 26th is the date.  We need your help with all of the events of the day.  Please feel free to contact any member of the board or Rosemary Bennett (595-0065) to volunteer your help.  The web page is up and running with wonderful pictures and information.  Take a minute to check it out.

Item  6  Crime Report
  Each month the Salt Lake City Police department prepares a report of all Community Council areas.  You can locate this report on the Salt Lake City Police web site by going to:  slcgov.com/police/crimestats/crimestatshome.htm
  During January 2008 the overall count of reported crimes for our community went down by 9 incidents.  Specifically it dropped from 23 auto thefts to 12 (this includes those cars that were found in are area but necessarily stolen from it), burglary went from 12 to 8, damaged property reports went from 4 to 13.  Other areas may have dropped or added one or two reported incidents.  Of the 26 Councils we are #15 on the list from least to most reports.
  We watch these reports and take note of the areas where they are occurring.  You can do the same by coming to our meetings and getting a copy of these reports or by going on line.  It is important to stay current on the things happening in our area and to be watchful in your neighborhoods.  More information will be coming to you shortly on how to be more involved in our community crime prevention through our Neighborhood Watch program and Mobil Watch. 

Contact Information

Ron Jarrett
Rose Park Community Council Chair   595-6259   r.jarrett@comcast.net
Michael Stott
Community Liaison with the Mayor’s office   michael.stott@slcgov.com
Carlton Christensen
City Council Representative     carlton.christensen@slcgov.com
Detective David Wierman
Salt Lake City Police   799-3312  david.wierman@slcgov.com

Wednesday February 6, 2008–6:30pm  Conducting: Ron Jarrett

1. City Council Issues–Carlton Christensen                                 10 min

2. Crime Report–Detective Wierman                                               5 min

3. Legislative Update–Jennifer Seelig                                              5 min

4. Utah Educational Savings Plan–Diane Johnson                       20 min

5. City Public Arts Program–Nancy Boskoff                                  10 min

6. City Issues–Michael Stout                                                           10 min

7. Neighbor to Neighbor–                                                                 10 min

Next Meeting: Wednesday, March 5, 2008 6:30 pm           Pearl Johnson will be conducting

Information Items

1. Winter Gardening Tips by Scott Steenblik
2. we have established a Rose Park Community email system.  If you would like to be added to the list, contact Ron Jarrett by phone at 595-6259 or by email at r.jarrett@comcast.com
3. Steenblik Park is a small but very nice park located on 8th North.  Recently a new statue has been added to the park for the community enjoyment.  Stop by for a closer look at “Dairy Cats”.  Nancy Boskoff will talk about the statue and how it came to be.
4. Crime Report–Each month the Salt Lake City Police Department prepares a report of all Community Council areas.  The total offenses for the month of December for our community went up.  The biggest jump was in auto theft.  We had 8 vehicles stolen from our area ans 16 stolen vehicles recovered in our area.  Most of these crime are being done Monday-Friday during regular business hours (9-5).  If you are home, be a good neighbor and pay attention to your neighborhood.

Conducting: Jeremy Walters

Welcome/Pledge of Allegiance

1.  City Council Issues–Carlton Christensen                                      10 min
2. Crime Report–Detective Wierman                                                     5 min
3. Center for Science Education–Larry Madden                                 15 min
4. Emergency Preparedness Update–Rich Foster                               10 min
5. City Issues–Michael Stott                                                                   10 min
6. Winter Gardening–Scott Steenblik
7. Neighbor to Neighbor                                                                          10 min                           

Next Meeting Wednesday February 6, 2008 6:30 pm Ron Jarrett conducting

Information Items

1. The Rose Park Elementary School Community Learning Center will officially open January 8th.
2. Our Rose Park Community Council meetings are among the best attended meetings in the city.  We attribute this to you wonderful people and supportive leadership.  Ken Neal has served as the leader of this active organization for 12 years and was honored in our December meeting.  Please continue to be involved in our changing neighborhood.  It is always during times of change that we need the strength and support that we can give as good neighbors.  Staying in touch with one another is important to community strength.  There will be a list for all community members wishing to receive information as it is passed to the council.  You may contact our new council chair Ron Jarret, by phone at 595-6259 or by email at r.jarrett@concast.net
3. The Salt Lake Center for Science Education will hold an open house on Thursday, January 3 from 5:30-7:30 pm and January 5th from 9:30am-11:30 am at the Center which is located at 1400 W Goodwin Avenue.  This school accepts students in grades 6,7, and 8.  Please attend our council meeting on January 2nd to learn more about this new opportunity for students in our neighborhood.

 Agenda -7 November 2007, Day Riverside Library

Conducting: Michael Bennett (595-0065)

Welcome

1. City Council Issues: Carlton Christensen 10 min

2. Crime Report: Det. David Wierman 10 min

3. City Issues: Michael Scott 5 min

4. Parking/Zoning Issues: Carol Gent & Linda Goddard 15 min

5. Zoning Change Request: Fred C. Cox 10 min

6. Community Garden Report: Scott Steenblik 5 min

7. Historical Preservation of Rose Park: Kenneth Neil 10 min

 

Next Meeting: Wednesday, December 5^th at 6:30 pm

 

Information Items

1. You are wanted. Mobile Watch wants and needs you to help watch out for crime. You are asked for 3 hours per month but the great good that you will do will be immeasurable in crime prevention. Please help. Call Tammie at 532-1024. We also would like you to organize a Neighborhood Watch Group on your street. It is an application of the Golden Rule to your street. To begin, call Sgt. Ross, SLCPD.

2. We have received a number of questions about illegal parking as well as changing the parking strip from grass to rocks . We have also been asked about some zoning issues. Carol Gent and Linda Goddard are our our enforcement officers and will be present at this meeting to respond.

3. The Urban Forester, Bill Rutherford, has announced a new program concerning trees on your lot. They are now planting smaller trees in parking strips. One year later you can request a larger tree be planted six feet in from the sidewalk. In either case, you have to sign an agreement stating that the tree belongs to the city, but you will care for it.

4. The crime report for September showed 1 aggravated assault, 2 car strips, 11 auto thefts, 7 burglaries, 9 car prowls, 4 gang related, 1 arson, and 2 sexual assaults. We have a new contact officer. His name is Detective David Wierman, telephone number is 799-3312.

5. We have received a request for zoning change improving the lots to the north of the Common Cents gas station on 700 North and Redwood Road. The developer wants to place a Mexican grocery store on that site. It will be discussed at this meeting. This was proposed some time ago and it was rejected on the grounds that we already have enough. Please be present.

    

 

October 3, 2007, Day Riverside Library

Conducting: Scott Steenblik

1. City Council Issues:  Carlton Christensen                                     10 min

2. Crime Report, Graffiti and Tagging:  Officer Mike Hatch           15 min

3. Candidates for Mayor–Ralph Becker and Dave Buhler               10 min each

4. Northwest Senior Center: David Turner                                         10 min

5. Gigante Project: Dave Spatafore                                                       10 min

6. Recreation Center Project 900 W/1000 N: Cheri Coffey              10 min

7. Community Garden Report–Scott Steeblik                                       5 min

8. Information–Kenneth Neal                                                                  5 min

Next meeting: Wednesday November 7, 2007 at 6:30 pm

Information Items

1. The annual leaf bag distribution will be made during the week of October 15-19.  Leaf bag pickups will be Nov. 5-Nov. 8; Nov. 28-Dec. 4; and Dec. 17-Dec. 20.  Christmas tree pickup will be Jan 14-17.

2. All residents will soon receive in the mail a brochure that will offer a new brown waste can in which leaves, limbs, ect. should be placed.  The pickup of these cans will be from March to November.  The cost will be $3.50 per month for twelve months.  At the same time you will be given a choice of downsizing your green garbage cans and even eliminating one if you presently have two.

3. If you see any potholes please call 535-6903 to report them.

4. The Council officers wish to thank those who take care of their parking strips.  Brown ones and weedy ones distract from the beauty of our overall appearance in Rose Park.  Be proud of our area and do everything you can to make it a beautiful place in which to live and be proud of. 

5. LeslieReynolds-Benz, chair of Westpoint CC, is conducting a campaign entitled “Lift Us Up–Don’t Throw it Down”. She personally picks up garbage when she walks and has presented the idea to the SLC School Board.  She has secured support from two LDS Stake Presidents in Keeping Redwood Road picked up.  She says that cleaning up her area has reduced crime about 50%, and she wants all Community Councils to support her.

6. Concern has been expressed by the City Forester that tree leaves all over the city are turning brown because of the lack of water.  He is asking that residents deep water their trees more.

7. Crime report for August read: 2 agg. assaults, 1 arson, 19 auto thefts, 7 burglaries, 11 car prowls, 1 car strip, 7 gang related, 4 robberies, and 2 sexual assaults.  The total for our area was 54 out of a citywide 846 crimes.  This was 8th place out of 15 large council areas

8. Election Day is November 6th

An open house regarding plans for the Northwest Multi-Purpose Community Center will be held on Tuesday, August 21 at the Day-Riverside Library from 5:30 p.m. to 6:45 p.m.  Following the open house, the Salt Lake City Council District One Neighborhood Outreach Meeting will be held.  The first 30 minutes of the meeting is open for public comments.  An agenda will be available 24 hours in advance at www.slcgov.com/council. 

 

 

AGENDA - June 6, 2007, Day Riverside Library Conducting: Val Ringwood Conducting (359-1645)

 

Welcome

Pledge Of Allegiance

 

1. City Council Issues: Carlton Christensen 10 min

 

2. Crime Report - Mike Hatch     10 min

 

3. Emergency Management - Foster Rich      25 min

 

4. Mayoral Candidates for SLC - Jenny Wilson     10 min

Ralph Becker     10 min

 

5. Community Garden Report - Scott Steenblik     5 min

 

6. City Issues - Barry Esham     5 min

 

7. Awards - Linda Johnson (SLCPD)

Verde Parker

Kent Mayberry

 

Refreshments will be served after the meeting. Please bring a neighbor with you to the meetings.

Next Meeting:  Wednesday, September 5, 2007 at 6:30 pm

 

INFORMATION ITEMS

 

Item 1

Kyle LaMalfa represents the SLC Peoples Market which last year was conducted at the Northwest Multipurpose Center. This year it will be at Jordan Park from June 10 thru October 21 during the hours of 10 am to 3 pm. There will be a charge of $10 for home gardeners and professional food vendors. Other charges range from $15 to $25.

I have not encouraged our participation in this activity even though I was invited to be in on the ground floor of the planning. My main objection was that it would only be held on Sundays which automatically cuts off all anti-Sunday shoppers. But the organizers washed away my objections without any consideration. The idea has good merit.

 

Item 2

The City has republished the Good Neighbor’s Partnership Resource Guide. I have a number of copies should any of you want them and can get more. For new members of the community, this is a guide covering a number of topics ranging from Senior Center, Public Transit, Schools, Youth Programs. Neighborhood Watch, Cultural Awareness, Housing/Zoning Enforcement, Yard Landscaping and Maintenance, Parking, and Health.

The publication is written so that the left side of every page is written in English and the left hand side is in Spanish. The whole document is cut and assembled so that the smallest page is at the top and the longest one is on the bottom. They are free and available for you to hand out.

 

Item 3

If your home has suffered recent damage from the blasting at Staker please keep us informed. It would be of most value if you could document it with written information and/or pictures. Carlton Christensen is working on this but you must provide some proof that it occurred as a result of a specific blast on a specific day and time.

 

Item 4

The crime report for last month showed that there were 5 assaults, 7 burglaries, 2 car prowls, 4 car strips, 13 car thefts, 4 gang-related crimes, 0 sexual assault, 2 robberies, and 0 weapons drive-by shootings. Please remember to keep your doors locked at all times. Also as you speak about Rose Park, remember that we are in the lowest third in crime rate.

AGENDA - May 2, 2007, Day Riverside Library
Conducting:Pearl Nelson Conducting (596-3566)

Welcome
Pledge Of Allegiance
 1.City Council Issues: Canton Christensen 10 mm
 2.Crime Report - Mike Hatch io mm
 3.NHS - Daniel Pacheco (film) 20 mm
 4.Mayoral Candidates - Nancy Saxton 10 mm
                  Dave Buhi 10 mm
 5.Community Garden Report - Scott Steenblik 5 mm
 6.City Issues - Barry Esham 5 mm
 7.Information and Elections - Kenneth Neal 5 mm
NEXT MEETING: WEDNESDAY, June 6, 2007 at 6:30 p.m.
Val Ringwood will be conducting (359-1645)
Call him if you have items or concerns for the agenda.

We ask you to invite a neighbor to our meetings. This is everyone’s community and we are always in need of suggestions, ideas for improvements, and constructive advice as well as your personal support. Please do not forget that we do not hold any council meetings in July and August

INFORMATION ITEMS 

Item I
The annual city neighborhood cleanup program is in full swing. They will cover the area from 1-15 to 1200 West beginning July 9 and from 1200 West to Redwood Road beginning July 2. As in the past, please keep your green material separated from the rest of the items. Do not place anything on the curb earlier than 10 days prior to these dates. Report all illegal dumping to 313-6641 or 535-6999. Please give license plate num­ber, color and make of vehicle, if possible, Hazardous waste should be taken to Jordan Park on the fourth Thursday, April-September 7:00 a.m. -10:00 a.m. This includes old paint cans, aerosols, garden sprays, etc.

Item 2
With Spring here, we remind you again to keep your doors locked, even if you are working in your yard. Keep a spare key in your pocket and make sure that your garage is locked at all times. There are some brazen thieves around, even riding bicycles, who will come into your home if your door is unlocked and even if you are in the area. Also, do not leave your garbage or recycling bins on the street after the pickup. It is a sure sign that no one may be home. Have a neighbor take them in for you if you are not expecting to be home soon or are away on a trip.
Item 3
Community Council elections are scheduled for this meeting. If you are interested in serving as a vice chair, please let us know ASAP.
Item 4
The City has established a community council web site. You can access it by going to www.slcgov.com. On the far right of your screen you will see “get involved”, then click on “Community Councils”. Michael Bennett keeps our web site updated for us.
Item 5
The police report showed that in March there were 3 assaults, 6 burglaries, 4 car prowls, 2 car strips, 14 car thefts, 2 gang-related crimes, 1 sexual assault, 1 robbery, and 3 weapons drive-by shootings.
Item 6
Please do all that you can to buy local first rather than go elsewhere. If we do not patronize our local stores and restaurants, we will lose them.
Item 7
The city’s reading program will focus on John Steinbeck’s The Grapes of Wrath. There will be numerous events sponsored by the Library. You can log on to www.slcpl.org for continuing activities through May 21.