Rose Park News

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

Contact Information

Carlton Christensen 801-535-7600

The Salt Lake City Council held a public hearing on November 16th for the proposed Commercial Solicitation (panhandling) ordinance.  The turnout at the public hearing was overwhelmingly against the passage of the ordinance. The Downtown Alliance and the Downtown Merchants Association were the only organizations that spoke in favor of the ordinance.   

It is very important that the City Council hear from residents and business owners in Salt Lake City about problems associated with aggressive or assertive panhandling. The ordinance does not ban panhandling, but limits assertive panhandling and places restrictions at TRAX stops, at night, at ATMs and in other places where a reasonable person would feel threatened by a panhandler. We strongly urge you to contact your City Council member and urge them to vote in favor of the commercial solicitation ordinance.  The City Council will be discussing this item at the next City Council meeting to be held on December 7, at 7:00 p.m. at the City and County Building. Please plan to attend this meeting to make sure your voice is heard during the general comments period. 

If you are unable to attend the meeting, please contact your city council member by phone.  A link to the City Council website is here:  http://www.slcgov.com/council/pages/CouncilContactInfo.htm or you may submit your comments via a comment form at http://apps.slcgov.com/general/absolutefp/councilAll.htm   (you will need to select “panhandling” in the drop down menu).

The Downtown Alliance worked very closely with social service organizations in the downtown, residents, business leaders, Mayor Ralph Becker’s administration and law enforcement when advocating for a panhandling ordinance in Salt Lake City. In conjunction with the proposed panhandling ordinance, the Downtown Alliance launched a public education campaign urging people to give to reputable homeless service providers rather than to panhandlers.

For additional information on the panhandling ordinance, please visit endpandhandling.com, an educational website developed by the Downtown Alliance as part of that campaign. Please also consider making a generous donation of time, goods, services or money to a legitimate social service organization including the Salt Lake Mission, Catholic Community Services, Volunteers of America, The Road Home, Family Promise and the Salvation Army. There are well organized, strategic resources in our community to help people who find themselves in need, but they can’t succeed without your support.  The best way to make a difference is to help build on the good work of these organizations. 

Well, at least this is how a recent City Weekly article begins.  I know that North Temple is not technically considered Rose Park, but outsiders refer to it as such and, honestly, I have been interested in going to the Pipa Asian Tapas and Sake Bar.  Read  City Weekly’s review here, and if you have been to the Pipa Asian Tapas and Sake Bar, let us know what you think.

So you may have already heard about the survey that the Utah Society of Environmental Education is urging all Rose park residents to take, but have you taken the survey yet?  The purpose of the survey  is to receive input form the Community Action Committee and the community that will then lead to the identification of environmental health threats within the Rose Park community. Please help support the enrichment of  our community by filling out this survey.  You can access the survey through this link.

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

Carlton Christensen 801-535-7600

The University of Utah Psychology Department and Huntsman Cancer Institute are seeking people who may be interested in participating in a research study:

We are searching for people to be involved in a focus group discussion of new and current colorectal cancer screening tests. We are looking for White, Latino, and Black men and womento participate in the study. You do not need to have any prior knowledge about colorectal cancer or screening options. We are looking for any individual who is between the ages of 50 to 74 years, fluent in English, and who does not have a personal or family history of colon or colorectal cancer. Focus groups will be held at the Salt Lake City Public Library (Downtown) and will last approximately 2 hours. Refreshments will be served. You will be compensated for your time. The purpose of this study is to learn about local adults’ attitudes and opinions toward currently available screening options for colorectal cancer as well as attitudes and opinions about a newly developed screening option.

If you are interested in participating and/or learning more about the study please contact Jennifer Taber by email at (jennifer.taber@psych.utah.edu) or by phone at (801) 587-9022. 

West SLC Candidate Night 2010

Salt Lake City’s Westside Community Councils are hosting a candidate night. All candidates who will be on the ballot have been invited. We will have voter registration as well. Ask questions! Pick up literature!

Tuesday October 5th

6:30 PM - 8:30 PM Come for all or part!

Utah Fairpark- 155 N 1000 W

Zion’s Building (South of the Grandstand)

Refreshments

Rose Park, Fairpark, Westpointe, Jordan Meadows,

Popular Grove, Glendale

AGENDA – Wednesday, October 6, 2010 - 6:30 p.m. - Day-Riverside LibraryConducting: Logan SisamWelcome/Pledge of Allegiance

• Area Crime Report – Detective Mark Buhman –10 min.
• City/Community Issues – Michael Stott– 10 min.
• Community Liaison for the Mayor
• City Council Issues – Carlton Christensen–10 min.
• Candidates for Utah Representative Dist 23   Jenn Seelig and Richard Barnes
• Neighbor to Neighbor 10 min.

NEXT MEETING:Wednesday, Noverber 3, 2010 6:30 p.m.Glen Larsen will be conducting.Please invite your neighbors to attend our meeting.INFORMATION ITEMS
Item 1 “Community Garden” - Scott Steenblik (359-0354)Rose Park Community Garden 877 N Cornell Street (1525 W)
Item 2 Stay in touch!Stay current on city and community events and issues through your e-mail. E-mail Brad Bartholomew at – bbart76@gmail.com to be added to the list. If you know or hear of someone who would like to receive this information page through the mail please contact Brad Bartholomew at the above e-mail address or call 801-673-5854.
Item 3 Crime Report–Each month the Salt Lake City Police Department prepares a report of criminal activityfor each Community Council area. Statistics show that crime is lowered in part, due to goodcitizens keeping a watchful eye on our homes and streets and reporting concerns to our SLC Police officers in a timely way. The full crime report may be viewed by going to www.slcpd.com then click on Crime Maps and Statistics and choosing Community Council Report. Keep an eye on your neighborhood! Get involved! Stay involved!
Item 4 Meet the Candidates NightSalt Lake City’s Westside Community Councils are hosting a candidate night. Allcandidates who will be on the ballot have been invited. We will have voter registration as well.  Ask questions! Pick up literature!Tuesday October 5th 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM Come for all or part!Utah Fairpark- 155 N 1000 W Zion’s Building (South of the Grandstand)Refreshments!
Item 5 NeighborWorks   Salt Lake helping residents with ForeclosuresTo help maintain their focus of keeping people in their homes and combating theincreased foreclosures, NWSL offers pre-foreclosure counseling to residents, at no cost. NWSL’s counselor works with you and your mortgage servicer to discuss workout options available, and help you prepare a workout agreement application packet.If you or someone you know is behind on payments and facing foreclosure, contactNeighborWorks® Salt Lake at (801) 539-1590 or their website at www.nwsaltlake.org, to discuss options that may be available to you. Hablamos español.
Item 6 Emergency NotificationEmail and text messaging may be the fastest way to alert you of danger. As a resident of Salt Lake City you may be rapidly notified of emergencies that may impact you or your family if you choose to logon to SLC Alert to let the city know how to reach you.www.slcalert.com or 2-1-1
Item 7 CERTSalt Lake City is interested in finding representatives throughout the City interested inparticipating in the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) efforts. The CERT program educates people about disaster preparedness for hazards that may impact their area, and train them in basic disaster response skills such as fire safety, light search and rescue, team organization, and disaster medical operations. CERT is a fantastic way to be involved and helpful in your community. You can sign up for CERT training courses http://apps.slcgov.com/general/absolutefp/CERTForm.htmContact John Flynt at 801-799-3604 if you would like to know more about the programor visit their website http://www.slcgov.com/departments/emergency_man/Contact InformationBrad BartholomewRose Park Community Council Chair 801-673-5854 bbart76@gmail.comMichael StottCommunity Liaison with the Mayor’s office 801-535-7976 michael.stott@slcgov.comCarlton Christensen 801-535-7600City Council Representative carlton.christensen@slcgov.comDetective Mark BuhmanSalt Lake City Police 801-799-3312 mark.buhman@slcgov.comJennifer SeeligState Legislative Representative 801-519-2544 jseelig@utah.govLuz RoblesState Senator for District 1 801-953-0905 lrobles@utahsenate.orgGraffiti Removal Hotline 801-972-7885Shopping Cart Retrieval 801-446-7984

All Salt Lake City residents are to have brown yard waste cans included with their waste services.  The city will discontinue curbside leaf pickup and Christmas tree removal, instead relying exclusively on these cans.  Waste service fees will be increasing by 10% starting October 1st. First pickup for the included service begins the week of Oct. 4.  The yard waste program will be year-round on the same days as regular trash pickup.  Those who already were in the program will no longer see the charge itemized.  For more information, see the frequently-asked-question list at the Salt Lake City waste service website:  http://www.slcgov.com/slcgreen/recycle/expansionFAQ.htm