Call to Order and Quorum – DeWitt Smith, chair

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Officers and Board Members present: Dewitt Smith, Melissa Madden, Jeff Blair, Marilyn Oblad,  Chris Hermann, Jim Fisher, Matt Fields, Larry Simpson, Julianne Hancock, Valerie Davis, and Wayne Howcroft Sr. Quorum present

Welcome – Dewitt Smith

Shawn McDonough – Salt Lake City Mayor’s Office
Marion Barnhill – Salt Lake City Housing

 Minutes

Minutes approved

Program

City Housing Program – Marion Barnhill

More information at slcgov.com or 801-535-7228 

1^st Time Home Buyers Program

• < 80% of Median income
• < 80% of gross income to housing costs
• 3% interest for 30 years
• Current waiting list 18 people
• Waiting time one week to 6 months depending on needs
• More information at slcgov.com or 801-535-7228

 Rehabilitation Program

• < 80 % of Median income
• Inspector checks the home and list all of the non-code issues
• 0% interest if the person chooses to let the city take it out of the selling price after the person dies.
• 3% interest for 20 years
• If a homeowner is above the income guidelines to get the city arranged financing the city will provide the project management service.
• Emergency loans for sewer repair, furnace repair, etc.
• County has a program to deal with the hazards of led based paint. Iif you have a 5 year old or younger child. Contact Lead Safe Housing Program 801-468-3169, masmith@slco.org

 Volunteer Program

• Bring in volunteer kids who spend a week doing roofing, etc.
• They will do 7 projects this coming summer
• If you are interest apply after Christmas
• City pays the cost and the labor is donated

 Old Business

• New Neighbor Guide – New brochure with current information
• Revised Pet Ordinance – Tabled so new City Council members can review it. May look at:
• Number of dogs base on the quality of care by the owner
• Licensing Cats
• License fees – increased for owners for whom there are complaints
• License fees – decreased for breeders, etc.
• Golf Course Fees – going up $1 per 9-hole. To be used for capital improvements
• Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU) – this is where the accessory dwelling unit is not part of the main housing.
• Redistricting Work Group – recommended no change for Liberty Wells Community Council
• Sugarhouse and South Salt Lake Streetcar Program
• Under way – moving forward with inter-government agreement
• Utah Center for the Performing Arts
• City Council approved up to $18 million bonding for design, property acquisition, etc.
• Authorized an Inter-Agency Agreement with Salt Lake County
• Plan for 2,500 seat capacity
• Capitol Theater will be reduced from 1,800 seats to 1,500 seats
• Parking Pay Stations
• Parking pay stations provide one point per block for paying to park instead of a meter at each parking spot. They are available on several downtown streets.
• British Field Day
• Allocated funding to the 6 community councils. It is based on the number of volunteers who participated from each council.

 Treasurer – Dewitt Smith for Steve Hunt – $655.63

Safety – Chris

• Neighborhood watch still functioning with 6 members
• Tips: be aware of surroundings when in a parking lot or coming home.

 Physical Facilities – Jeff Blair

• Streetlight recommendation made to the public Utilities Committee. It will then be presented to the City Council.
• New Neighbor Packets are available

 Emergency Preparedness – Jim Fisher

• Updating Street Captions
• Meet ½ hour before the regular meeting to cover CERT training components.
• DeWitt mentioned that Deb Smith completed the CERT training and is working as part of the Medical Reserve Corp.

 Capitol Improvement Projects – Jim Fisher

• Capitol Improvement District Funding – perhaps we apply for money to upgrade 1700 South
• Ron Heaps Park looks hopeful

 Mayor’s Office – Shawn

• Volunteer Coordinator – Savana Wake
• Bike Share – Coming this summer. The City will have a number of bicycles at rental stations around town. The concept is that you rent one at one place and ride it to your destination in town where you will put it at that station.
• Eve Celebration – December 29-31
• Activities for 3 nights at Salt Palace, etc. New mascot “Temple of Boom”
• $12 in advance, $15 at the door pay for all three nights

 Police – Detective West

• I am once again assigned to the Liberty Wells Community Council
• Find crime information at www.crimereports.com, slpd.com
• Contact Detective West at taylor.west@slcgov.com

 Final Information

• Echoes of Christmas Past
• Liberty Park in the center of the park
• Live dramatization of Nativity
• December 15-17 and 19-21
• Free
• Tracy Aviary
• Wednesday evenings free
• December through February ½ price admission

 Next Month

• ADU discussion

 Meeting Adjourned

Next meeting date:        January 11, 2012

Call to Order and Quorum – DeWitt Smith, chair

(Thanks to Melissa Madden for providing these minutes.)

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Officers and Board Members present: Dewitt Smith, Melissa Madden, Jeff Blair, Marilyn Oblad, Bryant Larsen, Chris Hermann, Jim Fisher, and Wayne Howcroft Sr. Quorum

Welcome – DeWitt Smith

Shawn McDonough – Salt Lake City Mayor’s Office
Jill Remington Love – City council
Tom Gallegos – Salt Lake City Police
Bill Davis – Historic Land Preservation Board
Robert Evans – Evans Hardwood Floors and Firehouse BBQ (Not able to come)

Evans Hardwood Floors and Firehouse BBQ – No show

Old Business

Jim working on Ron Heaps park.
Wayne did board meeting update.
Dewitt – Lincoln Elementary 100th celebration, SLCC construction, Tracy Aviary, St. Joseph’s Villa, Liberty Park.
Melissa – Neighbors doing things right         

Treasury -  Dewiit Smith for Steve Hunt – $20 more

Safety – Chris

Chris talked about a certain incident at 1576 South 600 East. He also talked about mobile watch: we have 6 on the council that participate they have clocked over 60 hours. He also talked about the crimereports.com is up and running. Contact police if you see strange people lurking about or causing problems.
Also gave me a handout – see scanned attachment.

Physical Facilities – Jeff Blair

What is our plan for 21^st South it needs to be sent to city council.
Public street lights expansion will cost 4 million.
Status quo will be on a case by case basis.
            Put it on taxes or have it as a fee.
New Neighbor Packets

Communications – Dewitt Smith

$250 in fundraising

Emergency Preparedness – Jim Fisher

Certify program review November 19, 2011
Meeting time has changed to be ½ hour before regular council meetings.
Need for more street captions
November 29- 30, 2011 LDS family history Genealogy       

Mayor’s Office – Shawn

Mayor reelected
            Wants to reach out to communities
            Will finish up what he started
Idle fine adopted
            Drive thru businesses have signs
            Education period is until April 25, 2012
Light synchronization
More walk ability for areas
Mass transit is changing
            More signs for people to avoid going around train signal arms.
Open city Hall
Performing Arts Center
Proposing animal ordinance
            Pet limit
            Appropriate care
            Cats need licenses

Police – Detective Gallegos

He handed out the crime stats.
He talked about how to be safe for the holidays.
You can have cops patrol your house while you are gone.
Pioneer Park and occupy Salt Lake
Occupy Salt Lake moved to Gallivan Plaza

Meeting Adjourned

Next meeting date:        December 14, 2011

Call to Order and Quorum – DeWitt Smith, chair

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Officers and Board Members present: Marilyn Oblad, Valerie Davis, Jeff Bair, Matt Fields, Melissa Madden, Bryant Larsen, DeWitt Smith, and Larry Simpson.  Quorum Present

Welcome – DeWitt Smith

We have extra copies of the Good Neighbor handout, also a list of available committees and applications.

Shawn McDonough – Salt Lake City Mayor’s Office

Detective Gallegos – Salt Lake City Police

Salt Lake City Fire Department station #8

Anica Jones – Lincoln Elementary Community Learning Center Director

Mike Williams – Salt Lake City School District

Amy Berry – Sugarhouse Community Council representative.

Minutes

Minutes approved.

Treasurer’s Report – Larry Simpson for Steven Hunt

As of September 16 we have $675.63.

Program        

Lincoln Elementary – Anica Jones and Mike Williams

They are formalizing many of the programs. When the community works together it improves the school.

Update

• Leadership team is working to ensure that the learning and programs meet community needs. The team is made up of teachers, administration, and community partners. They meet Tuesdays from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. Everyone is welcome.
• They work with the food bank to distribute food on the 2^nd Wednesday of each month. Each family gets about 22 lbs. of food.
• New library – new books for each child
• Monday through Thursday any child under 18 years old can stop at the school for a meal.
• Playworks Coach – They have a person hired to make recess and lunch an active supportive environment and to help reduce behavior issues.

Learning Center Progress

• Apartments have been razed.
• Last week they received the architectural plans for the whole campus
• They have the preliminary ideas – 2 -3 proposals including:
• A clinic
• Additional classrooms
• Early childhood classrooms for pre-kindergarteners
• Groundbreaking is about 3 years out.

Chair Report – DeWitt Smith

Mayor’s Breakfast

• Greater Avenues Council made their presentation. They hold an annual major fund raiser, a street fair. They send a monthly newsletter to 9,000 plus people.
• Presentation on The Leonardo – Arts and Science museum
• Presented our concern about 1700 South. It has multiple different layouts for cars and bikes from 300 West to 900 East. There are also issues with the irrigation water.

Sugarhouse Community Council – Amy Berry

They are working on a CIP Grant to improve 2100 South. They are looking to see if we have any concerns we would like to add to their application.

Safety Committee – No Report

Physical Facilities – Jeff Bair

• The third of four citizen comment meetings on street lights has been held.
• Plan to move to LED lights. Through 2020 they would save $600,000.
• Finalize the proposal in 2 weeks.
• To keep lighting at the current levels will require:

• Tax increase or Fee per property, including tax exempt properties.

Communications

• Flyer for the neighbor 4 neighbor program is being finalized
• Valerie will be the record keeper
• Forms will allow people to identify needs and also allow people to identify their skills. Valerie Davis will develop a worksheet to match up the needs with the available skills.

Mayor’s Office – Shawn

• Leonardo – it is now open. It has science, technology, and art. It encourages visitors to use their own ingenuity and creativity.
• Last Thursday – Lincoln Elementary and the Mayor helped set the world record for reading. 2,000,000 all reading the same book at the same time.
• Solar parking meters – New in some areas of town. They take credit cards. You can use a smart phone to locate available meters.
• Lawn waste cans – extra can be ordered for leaf collections. You can order them starting Oct. 31 and keep them for 2 months. The phone number is 801-535-6999 or the email is slcstreets@slcgov.com. Should call the first day, if interested because there are not many available..
• For 2 weeks in January you can put out your live Christmas trees for pickup.

Business – DeWitt Smith

• For Jill Remington-Love’s information
• Check her website
• Subscribe to her weekly update. It also highlights the Open City Hall issues of interest.
• We have new neighbor packets, see Jeff Bair.
• Hawthorne Elementary is 100 years old this year.

Police – Detective Gallegos

• A man robbed the Beans & Brews. If anyone knows anything we would like your help.
• Beat the Heat 5K race this Saturday. $20
• Best way to contact me is by email tom.gallegos@slcgov.com

Fire Department Station #8 – 1300 South Main

• Fire Prevention week this week stop by any fire station.
• The City is completing the paramedic training. It is sponsored by Salt Lake City and the University of Utah.
• The Fire department provides pre-hospital care
• They have 10 new firefighters
• SLC is the best service in the valley
• 4 people per rig
• Response times 5 minutes or less
• Station #8 is the second busiest fire house in the city and in the State.
• www.slcfire.com

Next Meeting:

November 9, 7:00 p.m. Same location

Meeting Adjourned

Call to Order and Quorum – DeWitt Smith, chair

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Officers and Board Members present: Marilyn Oblad, Chris Hermann, Steven Hunt, Wayne Howcroft, Valerie Davis,  Jeff Bair, Julianne Hancock  and Larry Simpson.  Quorum Present

Welcome – DeWitt Smith

We submitted a grant request for the Ron Heaps Memorial Park. Thanks to Jim for the many hours he spent preparing the grant request. It was a 12 page document.

Shawn McDonough – Salt Lake City Mayor’s Office

Detective Gallegos – Salt Lake City Police

Salt Lake City Fire Department

Ralph Hall – Corner Market Store

Minutes

Correction to the minutes. The police escorted the hikers on the 1^st Encampment hike. Not the neighborhood watch. Minutes approved as amended.

It was recommended that we send the minutes as an attachment to the meeting reminder and not provide as many copies at the meeting.

Program        

Grants – Jim Fisher

• CERT Testing is available this Saturday at 9^th and 9^th from 10:00 to 11:45 a.m. It will be available again on October 15 at the same location.
• If you want to be CERT Trained contact Jim Fisher. It is a 21 hour course. Three hours for seven weekly classes. They are taught on consecutive Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday nights. It costs $31.
• CDBG Grant – No application for sidewalks this time. Salt Lake City will apply for money and we will work with them for money.
• We submitted a grant request for $250,000 for the Ron Heaps Memorial Park. It is proposed for the city owned property at 260 Herbert Ave. Jim explained the basic design for the park. It will include raised garden areas for a community garden.

Police – Detective Gallegos

Explained the features of the new Public Safety Building.  It will include lots of natural light, event specific seating area, common area with electrical outlets, public art, and bicycle racks. It will house a combined police and fire dispatch area, emergency operations center, and will include solar panels to generate as much power as it uses. It will be completed in 2013.

A hologram of the building provided a 3D view of the new building.

Business Spotlight – Ralph Hall – Corner Market Store

• They are located at 1130 South 200 East
• They are very person and know the neighbors.
• They have unique items that you can’t get at 7-11 or Maverick.
• They support neighborhood night out against crime.
• They are open 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 12:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Sunday.

DeWitt

The Landlord Tennant Program began September 1. There is information on the back of the agenda and on the green sheet. It is an optional program but landlords that take the training pay $100 for the business license plus $30 per unit. Those who do not participate pay $350 plus the $30 per unit.

Valerie indicated that she took the course and it was not real helpful. The forms the city requires take a lot of time.

Blood Drive and Community service event – Frasier Smith

ARUP is sponsoring a blood drive this Saturday, Sept. 17, 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Waterloo Ward building, 1623 South 500 East. Everyone is welcome.

The Wells stake is sponsoring a community service day on October 15. They will be making welcome kits for women and children at the battered women’s shelter. More information at www.wellsserves.org.

Business – DeWitt Smith

• Check the City web site for current information.
• Everyone invited to the Grand Opening of the new library at Lincoln Elementary School. Friday Sept. 23, 12:30 p.m. for the ribbon cutting. 1:00 p.m. to 2:45 p.m. for the open house.
• Valeria asked if Jim received an inventory of the vacant properties owned by the city? Shawn provided a list of 6 or 7 city owned, not necessarily vacant properties and Jim is checking on them.
• Neighbor 4 Neighbor program – Valerie and Steve will work together on the application form. Valerie will keep records of the neighbor needs and the people willing to do the work. She will also help define the collection process.

Treasurer’s Report – Steven Hunt

We had $770.11 then spent $135.48 for the 1^st Encampment Celebration and collected $21 today. We now have $655.63.

Safety – Chris Hermann

Nights are getting longer. Be aware of your surroundings and don’t’ give people the opportunity to make you a victim.

Facilities – Jeff Bair

• Tomorrow is the 2^nd of 4 meetings for the Mayor’s lighting committee. There may be a monthly charge for street light maintenance.
• The City is delivering instructions for what can go into the recycle bins and the compost bins.

Communications – Devine was not available

New Business

Mayor’s Office Update – Shawn McDonough

• September is idle free awareness month. You can get free signs at Utah Clean City.
• There is now an iPhone app to complain about people not taking care of their property. You can take a picture and send it to the city using the app.
• Salt Lake City and the State agreed to a settlement with Chevron Oil for the oil spill costs. City will get $4,000,000 and the State will get $500,000.
• Monday you can reserve space to meet with the Mayor one-on-one. Call 801-535-7704.
• Discussed the need to redo 1700 South from State to 500 East. She explained that there is no city money allocated yet. Steve suggested that they use the money for the 500 East resurfacing between 1700 and 2100 South and use it. It was explained that the 1700 South redo will cost more money because it is a complete road be replacement.

Police – Detective Gallegos

• Best way to contact me is by email tom.gallegos@slcgov.com
• Call me if you want me to bring information to the community council meeting.
• Gave us the newsletter with the crime statistics on the back

Fire Department Station #8 – 1300 South Main

• We have special filters on the fire engines to filter the particulates. We need to idle them to power all the electrical equipment.
• Now is a good time to change batteries in your smoke and fire detectors.
• New Fireworks ordinance – No specific fire problems in the city proper. It was more of a noise and nuisance issue. It was an issue in the foothills and outside areas.

Next Meeting:

October 12, 7:00 p.m. Same location

Meeting Adjourned

Call to Order and Quorum – Wayne Howcroft, vice chair

Officers and Board Members present: Marilyn Oblad, Chris Hermann, Steven Hunt, Wayne Howcroft, Valerie Davis, Charles Robbins, Jeff Bair, Bryant Larsen, Matt Fields and Larry Simpson.  Quorum Present

For printable version click here.

Welcome – Wayne Howcroft

DeWitt Smith is out of town

Jill Remington-Love –Salt Lake City District 5 Representative

Shawn McDonough – Salt Lake City Mayor’s Office

Salt Lake City Police

Salt Lake City Fire Department

Minutes

The next meeting date is incorrect in the minutes. It should be August 10.

Minutes approved as amended.

Program

Chairman’s Report – Wayne Howcroft

• July Salt Lake Community Network meeting
  • Landlord Tenant Program presentation. Local councils can request a presentation.
  • Street Lane Changes – Striping not consistent along the same street.
  • British Field Day (car show) will be August 13. They need volunteers. The proceeds will be allocated to the participating community councils based on the number of volunteers from each community council.
  • Two open houses recently
    • Sugarhouse Street Car – Jeff Bair attended and reported that there is a followup meeting on August 18. They are looking for input on where it should go beyond Sugarhouse.
    • Bike Trails – no specific information presented
  • Mayor’s Breakfast was August 4. Discussion items included:
    • How to make up for lost funding for community council newsletters.
    • Landlord Tenant program
    • Progress of the public safety building
    • New iPhone app for reporting information to the city. Just take a picture and send it to 311.
    • Report malfunctioning stop lights. Include street, time of day, direction of travel.
    • August 17 is the date to open the North Temple overpass

Treasurer’s Report – Steven Hunt

Today we have $753.11. We collected $452 at the breakfast plus $300 from the Wells Stake.

Activities

Steve hunt indicated that he checked with Fred A. Moreton on the cost of liability insurance for the September 17 activity. They said it would cost between $500 and $1,000. Connie Reed asked why a community event would need insurance. It should be covered by the city.

Jill Remington-Love said she will check on why we need the insurance.

Shawn indicated that there is grant money available to pay for the liability insurance. The process to apply is to let Taylor Curtis at the City know about the event.

Safety – Chris Hermann

Neighborhood watch provided more than 100 volunteer hours in July including:

• 1^st Encampment celebration hike escort
• Pioneer Day parade patrol from 7:00 pm to 2:00 am
• Aug. 6 Night Out Against Crime
• DUI saturation patrols

Report tagging – send a picture and a location. 1 location per report

Still working for a crossing light on State Street by the McDonalds.

Facilities – Jeff Bair

• Check the July minutes for information on the commercial sign ordinance.
• The city is putting together a brainstorming meeting on street lighting. How to fund, etc. Jeff will represent the community council.
• City ordinance is the grass and weeds must be less than 6 inches tall or you can report it.
• Sidewalks must be clear of growth
• Welcome packets are available

Communications – Devine was not available

• There was a comment made that there is a Facebook group in Sugarhouse called the sugarhoodgang. Interesting interaction. You have to ask to friend them to participate.

1^st Encampment Celebration – July 23 – Marilyn Oblad

• 497 people were fed. More than 200 people participated in the hike.

Grants – Jim Fisher was not available

Other Business – Wayne Howcroft

• The British Field Day at Liberty Park needs volunteers. Contact DeWitt.
• September Community Activity – still in the works.
• Neighbor 4 Neighbor
  • Still looking for help to run this program.
  • Jim Fisher is working with legal help developing the form people can use to set up a project.
• Landlord Tennant Program starts September 1. The Ordinance is on the City web site. There will be a presentation at the September Community Council meeting.

New Business

Mayor’s Office Update – Shawn McDonough

• The Office of Diversity will host a  Discrimination and Human Rights meeting this Thursday. See the City web site.
• Volunteers are needed for the redistricting workshop. This is for city council and school board districts. If you are interested contact the city by August 15
• Mayor’s one on one meetings are scheduled for September 28. There are 8 spots available. You can make reservations starting September 19 by calling 801-535-7704.
• Tour of Utah bicycle race will be in Salt Lake City on Saturday Aug 13.

City Council – Jill Remington-Love

• The Council is working on ways to engage the public. People don’t come down to city hall to talk any more. Using Open City Hall on the City web site as one resource. Weekly updates are available via email. Contact the city.
• Current issues include:
  • Whether to rezone the Parley’s Way property belonging to Walmart.
  • North Temple Boulevard completion
  • Convention hotel in downtown Salt Lake
  • Revamping requirements for cell towers
  • Wasatch Hollow Park master plan
• Jill is setting up a meeting with DeWitt, community council facilities and grant people and the CDBG grant people to discuss the Ron Heaps Memorial Park. This is in response to last month’s motion to pursue the property at 260 Herbert Ave.

Police

• Gave us the newsletter with the crime statistics on the back

Fire Department Station #8 – 1300 South Main

• Responded to 411 calls in July. It is the 2^nd busiest statin in the City.

Next Meeting:

September 14, 7:00 p.m. Same location

Meeting Adjourned

Call to Order and Quorum – DeWitt Smith, Chairman

Officers and Board Members present: DeWitt Smith, Marilyn Oblad,  Jim Fisher, Chris Hermann, Steven Hunt, Wayne Howcroft, Valerie Davis, Julianne Hancock, Charles Robbins, Jeff Bair, and Larry Simpson.  Quorum Present

Welcome – DeWitt Smith

Shawn McDonough – Salt Lake City Mayor’s Office

Detective Taylor West – Salt Lake City Police

Minutes

At the last meeting it was reported that UTA was doing away with the 300 East routes. There was a request for a letter from the Community Council requesting that it be reinstated. This will be added to the minutes. The minutes were then approved as amended.

It was added that the change has already take place so no letter is needed.

Program

Chairman’s Report – DeWitt Smith

• Introduced the new Officers and Board members that were elected last month. They are listed in last month’s minutes.
• We are getting close on a piece of property for the community garden
• Salt Lake Community Network meeting is tomorrow
  • They will discuss the landlord /tenant initiative program. There are lots of changes. You can review the proposal on the City’s web site.
  • The Good Landlord program includes a four hour training. Anyone interested may contact Mary Beth Thompson at the City.
• Next month we should have the Mayor’s Assistant
• Upcoming open houses
  • July 27 – Sprague Library – bicycle and pedestrian travel 800 South to 3300 South on 10th East.
  • July 28 Sprague Library – Phase 2 program for Sugarhouse Streetcar system.

Treasurer’s Report – Steven Hunt

Today we have $375. DeWitt has a $100 check from the Neighbor 4 Neighbor program.

Safety – Chris Herrmann

Nothing

Facilities – Jeff Bair

• House on  400 east North of 1700 south – hearing to make it a legal duplex – Monday at 7:00 pm
• Salt Lake City has an ordinance related to commercial signs. – 21A.46.060L SIGNS SPECIFICALLY PROHIBITED IN ALL ZONING DISTRICTS:
  • Commercial signs attached to light poles, stop signs, etc. can result in a fine of $100 per day per sign. These are referred to as snipe signs. The definitions of a snipe sign is: A sign for which a permit has not been obtained which is attached to a public utility pole, service pole, supports for another sign or fences, trees, etc. It is legal to put commercial signs in the parking strip if they are on their own support. It cannot be attached to a tree, light pole, street sign, etc.
  • This specifically applies to commercial signage.
  • To report a violation, email a photo of the sign with the location (address) to:  Craig.Spangenberg@slcgov.com

Communications – DeWitt

• Newsletter is done and should go out soon. Clark Auto has offered to fund printing the newsletter.
• We will continue to encourage people to send us their email address so we can send the newsletter to most people via email.
• Matt LaPlante and Alex Strickland have started a local online news site for the Liberty Wells and Central City areas. It is at http://thelibertywell.com. You can contact them at Matthew@thelibertywell.com or Alex@thelibertywell.com.

1^st Encampment Celebration – July 23 – Marilyn Oblad

• Parking will be available in the Northwest corner of 1700 South and 500 East. Also ta the Centenary Methodist Church on 500 East and Blaine Ave. and at the McKay/Waterloo chapel ½ block north on 500 East.
• Breakfast suggested donation will be $2 for adults, $1 for children and $5 per family.
• Anyone who wants to help with food is welcome starting at 7:00 a.m.
• There will be a band to welcome the walkers.
• The annual play will be held at the McKay/Waterloo chapel.
• There will be a program at 8:00 a.m. and at 9:00 a.m.
• It was suggested that we have name tags for the officers and board members.

Jim Fisher

In 2006 a developer came to the Council and asked for permission to demolish some houses and build some homes on Edith Ave. between 300 and 400 East. The project stopped after demolition due to the economy. He is now back on track

At the June meeting there was a motion approved to bring a motion to this meeting related to using the property at 260 Herbert Street for a community garden. The motion was presented, and voted on. It passed. Click here for the official motion.

Other Business – DeWitt

• The British Field Day at Liberty Park is coming up and proceeds will fund the Community Network (consortium of community councils).
• September Community Activity – in the works. We will focus more on it after the 1^st Encampment Celebration.
• Neighbor 4 Neighbor
  • This is a fund raising program where people with skills can contract to help their neighbors and the neighbor will donate the amount of the contract to the community council.
  • We need some legal help developing the form people can use to set up a project.
  • We also need a chair for the program.

New Business

Mayor’s Office Update – Shawn McDonough

• They are removing some tress at Liberty Park. Specifically the pines trees infected by bugs. The 15 to be removed will be replaced. They are spraying the other trees with a non-toxic spray.
• The Salt Lake City Newsletter includes
  • some information about community councils
  • information on how to contact the city and community councils
• Send agenda items to Shawn and she will get it on the city web site. shawnmcdonough@slc.com
• Fireworks – okay until 10:30 p.m. If it continues later you can call the police. If you call the police with a complaint, give them the address.
• Jim Fisher asked Shawn if she could give us a list of all city owned property in our council area. This is in connection with our search for place for the Ron Heaps memorial park. Shawn said she would send it to him.

City Council – Jill (not able to attend)

• Check her website for more information.

Police – Detective Taylor West

• Burglaries are up – remember to lock your doors and windows
• The Police Association would be willing to help with the Ron Heaps Park
• Some community councils have developed a form letter that can be used to inform people of neighborhood nuisance. It has a list of items and you can just fill in the blank or check the item(s). It can then be given to the neighbor causing the nuisance.
• One of the people in attendance indicated that the house they bought was broken into before they moved it. A realtor with the name of Malachi handles a lot of foreclosure properties and uses one code for all the locks. If someone knows the code they can get into all the properties. The thieves steal fixtures, fittings, etc.

Next Meeting:

August 10, 7:00 p.m. Same location

Meeting Adjourned

Call to Order and Quorum – DeWitt Smith, Chairman

Special thanks to Steven Hunt for taking the meeting minutes.

MINUTES
The minutes of the council meeting held on 11 May were reviewed and approved.

TRANSPORTATION DIVISION PRESENTATION

Becka Woolf, of the SLC Transportation Division, made a follow-up presentation on the results of their survey regarding the city’s Complete Streets Ordinance. The projects within the Liberty Wells council include the following:

• 300 East (redesign of bike lane)
• 500 East (new bike way after reconstruction)
• 1700 South – Redwood Road to 1700 East (adding bike ways)
• 1300 South – 500 East to 700 East & 700 East to 900 East

To get updates on these and other designs, call 801-535-6134 or go to bikesslc@slcgov.com.

PRESIDENT’S UPDATE

• DeWitt said he would be attending the mayor’s breakfast tomorrow morning to present concerns of Transportation’s decisions. Devin Howells will attend with him to receive training regarding the change in city funding of community council newsletters.
• During the month of May, the lake in Liberty Park was reopened and “Celebrate the City” event was held there on 14 May. Despite the rain showers, it appeared that a number of people came out and had a good time.

TREASURER’S REPORT

Steven Hunt reported that the council’s bank balance is now at $354 after taking in $17 in donations at our last community council meeting.

PARLIAMENTARIAN’S REPORT

Wayne Howcroft, Sr. asked if there were any questions regarding tonight’s election procedures.

SAFETY COMMITTEE

Chris Herrmann reported on safety issues. He anticipates some confusion surrounding fireworks in light of the recently passed ordinance. It was suggested that if anyone has some serious safety concerns about fireworks displays in their neighborhood, they should call the police and let them determine if laws are being broken.

FACILITIES

Jeff Bair said he plans to report at the next city council about “snipe” signs being placed on light poles, utility poles, stop signs, etc.

COMMUNICATIONS/NEWSLETTER

Devin Howells was not able to attend the meeting, but DeWitt reported that the newsletter was almost ready for printing. With the change in policy by the city, the council’s newsletter would need to be given to them no later than 30 June in order for them to pay for its printing and distribution.

MISCELLANEOUS

Jim Fisher made the motion that the Liberty Wells Community Council ask the city to bring the property at or about 260 Herbert Avenue to grade and turn it over to the Community Council for potential development as a community garden, park, or as a memorial to Ron Heaps.

COMMUNITY EVENT

DeWitt reported that local barbecue businesses are not particularly interested in participating in our activity on 17 September unless anticipated attendance would be in the thousands. He also handed out a sheet titled “The Neighbor-to-Neighbor Program” to get feedback on a proposal for a potential fund-raising activity. If this were successful, the goal of the event in September could be to make it a “fun” event as opposed to using it as a major fundraiser. There was some discussion about the proposed program, including possible legal issues. Attendees were asked to consider all aspects and be prepared to discuss it further at a future meeting.

MAYOR’S OFFICE

Shawn McDonough reported on the events at the 3^rd Annual “Celebrate the City” event held in Liberty Park on 14 May. She announced that on 10 June the “Pink Heals Cancer Awareness” rally will be held at the City & County Building from 6:30 AM to 9 PM. She also indicated that constituent one-on-ones with the mayor are scheduled for June 22, from 4 to 6 PM. Those interested in an appointment can call 801-535-7704 after 13 June.

POLICE DEPARTMENT:

• Detective Taylor West suggested that the police be called if it appears that fireworks are blatantly obsessive, such as after 10 PM or outside the 26 June to 26 July window. He also asked the council to report any problems associated with the club near the Coachman on 13th South and State Street.
• A “Night against Crime” is scheduled for 2 August. Anyone interested in participating or having ideas should contact Detective West.
• He expressed concern about break ins and car prowls during the summer months. He reminded us to roll up windows, lock doors, and remove any valuable from the car.

ELECTIONS

From those nominated at the last community council meeting, the following individuals were elected, via a secret ballot, to the positions indicated:

Chair – DeWitt Smith
Vice Chair – Wayne Howcroft, Sr.
Secretary – Larry Simpson
Treasurer – Steven Hunt
Parliamentarian – Jim Fisher

Board Members:  Valerie Davis, Devin Howells, Chris Herrmann, Melissa Madden, Julianne Hancock, Marilyn Oblad, Bryant Larsen, Jeff Bair, Charles Robbins, and Matt Fields.

Robert Hartvigsen and Ben Thompson were also nominated at the last council meeting, but they were not in attendance and no one had heard from them as to whether they were willing to serve. Their names will be held for possible additions to the board at a later date. Wayne Howcroft, Jr., also nominated, declined to serve due to other commitments.

ADJOURNMENT

After the results of the election were posted, the meeting was adjourned until next month.

Next Meeting

July 13, 7:00 p.m. Same location

Call to Order and Quorum – DeWitt Smith, Chairman

Officers and Board Members present: Jeff Bair, Marilyn Oblad, Don Roylance, Wayne Howcroft, Jim Fisher, Matt Fields, Melissa Madden. Quorum Present

Welcome – DeWitt Smith

Shawn McDonough – Salt Lake City Mayor’s Office
Mike Williams – Salt Lake City School District
Christine Pittman – Principal of Lincoln Elementary school
Detective Taylor West – Salt Lake City Police
Captain Vaughn – Salt Lake City Fire Department

Minutes

Approved

Program

I. Update on status of Lincoln Elementary Community Learning Center – Michael Williams and Christine Pittman

• They have received a grant for fresh fruit and vegetable program. Tuesdays and Thursdays they get fresh fruit for everyone in the building.
• Grant with Target – Extreme Library Makeover
  • Some Computers
  • 2,000 library books
  • Book bag and 7 books for each student
  • Target gave money to the Food Bank and they will provide each student with 27 pounds of food per month.
• Healthy Living
  • Training staff on behavior to help deal with bullying on the playground
  • PlayWorks – working with PlayWorks for recess activities the teach problem solving skills. They have half of the funding they need. They need to find an additional $11,000.
• Community Learning Center Project
  • Apartments are gone it is now a parking lot.
  • They are determining where to place the center.
  • Master plan scheduled to be finished July 1
  • Construct the facility in 2 years
  • Size – 10,000 to 14,000 square feet
  • Includes – IHC Health Care, Early Childhood classes, multipurpose room
  • Oversight committee to be formed to define programs, etc. for the center.
  • Only 3 in the district – Rose Parke, Glendale/Mt. View, and Lincoln
  • Hope to soon have a Learning Center manager.

Communications – DeWitt

• Thanks to Devin for the newsletter. We are still working with the city to expand circulation. The PDF version is on our web site.

Chairman’s Report – Dewitt Smith

• Salt Lake Community Council Network
  • Neighborhood Work – effort to organize local community banks

Treasurer’s Report – Larry Simpson for Steven Hunt

• At the start of the meeting tonight we have $337.00.

Safety – Chris Herrmann

• Chris was unable to attend. No information

Facilities – Jeff Bair

• Street light grant information from meeting with Lou Ann Clark.
  • $60,000 plus $190,000 for street light design
  • It is only available if the city is paying for the installation. The City is not planning to do any street light installation so this grant money will go back to the general fund for reallocation.
• Ron Heaps Memorial Park
  • $134,900 from 2008 grant for acquisition and planning. Additional matching money is available.
  • No movement from the sign company for acquisition of the site.
• CDBG grants
  • Next round of grant applications due in August.
  • Community Council should start collecting ideas for projects to apply for. It is only for capital improvements.
  • According to Jim Fisher the process takes 45 days so we should start soon.

Communications – Devin Howells

• The City will no longer pay for printing and mailing our newsletter after June 30.
• Need newsletter articles by May 31.

Community Garden -Valerie Davis and Marilyn Oblad

• The neighborhood gardening activity occurred even though the weather was bad. Several people attended.

Emergency Preparedness – Jim Fisher

• Program this Saturday at 8:00 a.m. at the Pioneer Precinct, 1040 West 700 South

Other Business – Dewitt

• Take a survey form for the September Community event. Fill out the idea sheet and turn it in

New Business

Mayor’s Office Update – Shawn McDonough

• Discussing a $3 to $5 monthly fee added to utility bills to go into an Infrastructure Enterprise Fund for street lighting infrastructure.
• City working on a good landlord program that includes incentives for good landlords.
• Mayor’s focus
  • Sugarhouse streetcar
  • Performing arts center
  • Sustainability City
• Celebrate the City – Liberty Park
  • Saturday, May 14
  • Hot dogs $.25
  • 1960 tribute band
  • Amusement park rides free 2:30 – 6:00 p.m.
  • Chase House open for tours
  • Pioneer demonstrations
  • Tracy Aviary free 2:30 – 6:00 p.m.
  • Everyone welcome

Police – Detective Taylor West

• Email: district5@slcgov.com
• Phone: 801-301-7037
• Property concerns
  • 366 Hubbard – problem tenants evicted, they are helping the landlord screen his renters.
  • 1320 South 500 East – If you make a complaint be sure to reference the target address.
  • 419 Coatsville – Lots of people coming into the house.

Fire Department – Captain Vaughn – Station 8

• They have a reverse 911system where you can receive a call if there is an emergency. If you are interest call John Flint 801-799-3604 and register you cell phone number.
• New fireworks ordinance could cause additional problems.
  • Legal up to 150 feet in the air instead of the previous 15 feet.
  • Legal from June 26 to July 26
  • If you someone is doing fireworks that make you feel unsafe call the police.

Nominations for Community Council Board Members

• Parliamentarian – Process for officer nominations
  • Nominate tonight
  • Can be nominated next month before the elections
  • Can have up to 15 board members
• Chair – Dewitt Smith
• Vice Chair – Wayne Howcroft Sr.
• Secretary – Larry Simpson
• Treasurer – Steven Hunt
• Parliamentarian – Jim Fisher
• Board Members
  • Valerie Davis
  • Devin Howells
  • Chris Herrmann
  • Melissa Madden
  • Robert Hartvigsen
  • Julianne Hancock
  • Ben Thopmson
  • Bryant Larsen
  • Wayne Howcroft Jr.
  • Jeff Bair
  • Charles Robbins

Next Meeting

June 8, 7:00 p.m. Same location

Board Meeting:

June 15, 7:00 p.m.

Meeting Adjourned

Call to Order and Quorum – DeWitt Smith, Chairman

Officers and Board Members present: Jeff Bair, Steve Hunt, Marilyn Oblad, Don Roylance, Wayne Howcroft, Wayne Howcroft Jr., Jim Fisher, Charles Robbins, Bryant Larsen, Chris Herrmann, and Devin Howells. Quorum Present

Welcome – DeWitt Smith

Shawn McDonough – Salt Lake City Mayor’s Office
Matt Church – CEO of St. Josephs
Ben Thompson – Neighbor
Becka Roolf – Salt Lake City Transportation Division
Detective Taylor West – Salt Lake City Police

Minutes

Approved with a correction to the street where the homes near St. Joseph’s are located. They are on Hollywood avenue not Ramona Avenue.

Program

I. New Owners of St. Joseph’s Villa – Matt Church, CEO

The name of the company that bought St. Joseph’s Villa is Ensign Group, based in Mission Viejo, California. They operate care centers throughout the country including ten in Salt Lake and Utah counties. They are not a faith based company but recognize the nature of St. Joseph’s Villa and intend to support the religious influence.

They have the existing Catholic services and an LDS branch. They are looking for a group to conduct non-denominational services for those not affiliated with those churches.

II. Hubbard Avenue neighborhood problem – Ben Thompson

366 Hubbard Avenue is causing problems for the neighbors, currently unit 3. He described the things that are going on in the neighborhood, including suspected drug deals, robberies, cars going in and out all night, etc.

The landlord does not seem to be cooperative at solving the problems.

Detective West indicated that he has been to the property and recently served a nuisance ordinance violation notice. He will follow up next week if he does not hear back from the landlord. He indicated that the Health and the Zoning departments are also involved and both have conducted inspections recently

Shawn McDonough indicated that the city was finalizing a landlord tenant initiative ordinance. The City Council is waiting for the Mayor’s office review. This may be a long term solution but will not help this situation in the short term.

Detective West indicated that the neighbors should call the police about any suspicious activity. Be sure to reference the address (366 Hubbard #3). He has tagged the address so any police responding must complete an incident report. This will give Det. West the documentation to backup any action that may be taken.

III. Salt Lake City Transportation Street plans – Becka Roolf

The city is working within the guidelines of the Complete Street ordinance. This recognizes the needs of all stake holders when work is done on a road. Anytime a street is resurfaced they look to see how it will work for cars, pedestrians, bicyclists, buses, etc.

The city has several road projects this year and in the near future. Her group reviews the projects and makes recommendations for aligning the lanes to make room for pedestrians, bicyclists, cars, etc. The projects include:

• 500 East from 1300 South to 1700 South
• 1300 South from 500 East to the east
• 300 East from 1300 South to 1700 South
• 1700 South from State Street to 900 East

Becka showed proposed layouts that would provide bicycle lanes, etc.

The Transportation Department is doing a survey for each project identified above. To participate in the survey go to www.slctrans.com/500e_300e or www.slctrans.com/1700s, or call 801-535-6134.

Communications – DeWitt

• Thanks to Devin for the newsletter. We are still working with the city to expand circulation. The PDF version is on our web site.

Chairman’s Report – Dewitt Smith

• Community Council Network meeting is tomorrow
  • They are talking about the Accessory Dwelling Units and the Parking Ordinance
• Mayor’s Breakfast – Becka gave them the Complete Street presentation.

Treasurer’s Report – Steven Hunt

• At the start of the meeting tonight we have $291.70.
• DeWitt mentioned that we will need to have a $1,000,000 insurance policy for the Community Event in September. Conne Reed referred him to Fred A. Moreton Company for the insurance.

Safety – Chris Herrmann

• The Liberty area of the council is starting their own neighborhood watch. He will be assisting them to get started.
• A CERT session is starting soon. Classes begin April 21. Check the City web site for details.

Facilities – Jeff Bair

• No new information. The City Council appropriated $110,000 for streetlight replacement.

Communications – Devin Howells

• Need newsletter articles by May 15.

Community Garden -Valerie Davis and Marilyn Oblad

• They have some really good ideas.
• They are sponsoring a neighborhood gardening class on April 30 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. at Marilyn’s house 1600 South 500 East. Topics will include: Box gardening, composting, apartment gardening, etc.

Other Business – DeWitt

• Work continues on the September 17 Community Event at Liberty Park

New Business

Mayor’s Office Update – Shawn McDonough

• Cleanup this week and next week for the South half of the Community Council area. You can only put stuff out 5 days before the pickup.
• The city expects that some people will get water in their basements because of the high groundwater level. (Called groundwater intrusion).
• Make sure downspouts move water away from the house
• Landscape should slope away from the house.
• Make sure floor drains and sump pumps work
• Report water in your basement to public works so they can map the incidents.
  • Call: Stephanie: 801-483-6860 or dispatch at 801-483-6700
• Celebrate the City celebration at Liberty Park. May 14 from 2:00 to 6:00 p.m. Celebrate the re-opening of Liberty Lake. Lots of activities. Kids play tennis for free.

Police – Detective Taylor West

• Email: district5@slcgov.com
• Phone: 801-301-7037

Fire Department – DeWitt

• The fire department folks had to leave but they left us their April newsletter.

Next Month

• Nominations for community council board members.

May 11 7:00 p.m. Same location

Board Meeting:

April 20, 7:00 p.m.

Meeting Adjourned

Call to Order and Quorum – DeWitt Smith, Chairman

Officers and Board Members present: Jeff Bair, Steve Hunt, Marilyn Oblad, Don Roylance, Matt Fields, Bryant Larsen, and Devin Howells. Quorum Present

Welcome – DeWitt Smith

Janice Lew – SLC historic Preservation Planner
Kandice Steadman – SLCC Grand Theater
Brooke Young – Salt Lake Public Library Second Floor Manager
Jill Remington-Love – Salt Lake City Council
Representative from the Salt Lake City Police

Minutes

Approved with no corrections.

Program

I. Salt Lake Community College Grand Theater – Kandice Steadman

They consider themselves a community theater. The actors are professional and semi-professional. The tickets are priced $12 – $24.

Performances are:  Wednesday, Thursday and Friday evenings and two performances on Saturdays.
Tonight opens a play called The Marvelous Wonderettes
The next, and last play of this season, is called Urintown
Kandice gave out some free tickets to people who would like to attend.

II. Salt Lake City Historic Preservation – Janice Lew

The city has hired a surveyor to survey the north part of the Liberty Wells Community Council between 900 South and 1700 South and between 700 East and State Street. The survey is to determine if it will qualify for National Historic Register designation. The South part of the council district, from 1700 South to 2100 South has already received the designation.

The designation makes some tax credits available. It has no regulations associated, it is just honorary.

The survey starts next week and will be finished in August

III. Salt Lake City Public Library – Brooke Young

The library is sponsoring a reading challenge. She had some flyers about it.
The March reading theme is “Books that should have been made into movies but have not.
This week there is a big program for adults and kids.
Everyone is invited to spend time at the library and to read

Communications – DeWitt

• Thanks to Devin for the newsletter. We are still working with the city to expand circulation. The PDF version is on our web site.

Other items – Dewitt

• Friends of Tracy Aviary
  • They have removed some brush and trash trees. The Historic District is reviewing the need to remove some mature trees. They want to do a staggered planting program every five years. Most of the trees in Liberty Park are the same age. They were all planted at the same time and will die at around the same time.
  • They are looking at different species of trees. There will be a May service project to plant trees.
• Reagan Property – No new information.
• The Mayor’s proposal – Vision for a Green City is now available on the City’s web site.
• Complete Streets concept – Meet the needs of all users; bikes, cars, etc. Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, UTA, etc. are working together for transportation planning. There will be a meeting on Tuesday, March 22, 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Sale Lake City Public Library in the first floor conference room.

Treasurer’s Report – Steven Hunt

• At the start of the meeting tonight we have $267.76.

Safety – Chris is excused, DeWitt reported

• A 20 year old man fled on Downington and crashed his car. It ended up in a yard in the 200 East block. There was a person hurt. The person hurt is in stage 4 lukemia. DeWitt was going to see if there was any way the community council could help.

Facilities – Jeff Bair

• No new information.

Community Garden

Valerie Davis and Marilyn Oblad

• They are getting some good ideas.
• There will be garden training on April 30 from 10 a.m. to noon at the garden house on 1600 South 500 East.
• They are learning how to make garden boxes
• The newsletter included a plea for help and some people have volunteered.
• We are still looking at property. It may need to be a lease.
• Wasatch Edibles publishes a newsletter four times a year. We will see if they will include an item on the Liberty Wells community garden.

Social/Activities

1^st Encampment Celebration – Marilyn Oblad

• The back area of the park has been cleaned out.

Chair Report – DeWitt

• The blue sheet has CDBG grant information
• The White sheet has the Mayor’s proposal for what to fund. There is a meeting on March 22 for public input. Check the City web site.
• Tracy Aviary – the next event is March 19. See the back of the blue sheet.

New Business

City Council – Jill Remington-Love

• Tracy Aviary – they are discussing the maintenance. There needs to be a plan for the future.
• Street Lights – Some money is available for lights that are a safety problem. Public works will respond to calls about lights. The city wide lighting plan study is to be given to the City Council.
• Sustainability – The administration is sending a few ordinances at a time to the City Council. I encourage you to look at them. Use the City Council web site to give us your comments.  Some recommendations include:
  • Community gardens allowed in residential zone. This is not currently allowed.
  • You would be able to sell produce from your own yard in a residential zone. It does not require that the produce be grown on your property. A neighbor could sell vegetables all summer under this proposal.
  • Allow greenhouses and chicken coops
  • Allow for wind towers
• Look at 10 to 15 initiatives
  • Recycling – fast food restaurants provide recycling.
• Parking Enforcement
  • There are $36,000 in unpaid parking tickets and we need people to obey and pay up.
  • If a person has more than two unpaid tickets that are more than 30 days old the City will boot the car. The boot has electronics so you can pay the fines over the phone and they can electronically release the boot. The person can return the boot to the city.
• Shoveling Ordinance
  • It seems to have encouraged people to shovel.

Police

• The officer just got the call to attend as a substitute for this meeting and he has no information for us.

DeWitt

The new St. Joseph’s Villa buyer did not buy the houses. Someone bought four on Hollywood Ave. Ramona to update and resell.

Next Meeting:

April 13 7:00 p.m. Same location

Board Meeting:

April 20

Meeting Adjourned