tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6968178812341216522024-03-12T21:58:04.976-06:00Mannkind Perspectives<p align="justify">I share my views on religion, politics and life. They are intertwined! According to George Washington, "Of all the dispositions and habits, which lead to political prosperity, Religion and Morality are indispensable supports. In vain would that man claim the tribute of Patriotism, who should labor to subvert these great pillars of human happiness, these firmest props of the duties of Men and Citizens."</p>Rod Mannhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10241182790476070316noreply@blogger.comBlogger371125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-696817881234121652.post-32715970280300493682022-04-17T19:24:00.001-06:002022-09-30T11:58:01.955-06:002021 Mayor’s Messages: Highland City Newsletter<p><a href="http://freedomnotes.com/BlogImages/2021-Highland-City-Newsletter_10751/Highland-Insider-2021_3.jpg"><img width="544" height="52" title="Highland Insider 2021" style="border: 0px currentcolor; border-image: none; display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="Highland Insider 2021" src="http://freedomnotes.com/BlogImages/2021-Highland-City-Newsletter_10751/Highland-Insider-2021_thumb_3.jpg" border="0"></a></p><p>Below are my city newsletter messages from 2021 as well as my final newsletter message from Jan 2022. I always gave considerable thought into the content of these and appreciated the feedback I received from residents.</p><a name="more"></a> <h3><a href="https://www.highlandcity.org/Archive.aspx?ADID=2058" target="_blank">January 2021 Newsletter</a></h3><p>“<em>The Infinite gives to no man happiness; but only the raw material from which it can be made. He provides iron ore but never plowshares, clay but not bricks, wheat but not loaves. The material from which one man forms only an abode of misery, another transforms into a temple of joy</em>."—William George Jordan, The Crown of Individuality, 1909.
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<p><p>The new year is upon us. Hurray, we made it! I hope you are excited about the opportunities that await us in 2021. The ingredients for happiness will be there. <p>Looking ahead we have a number of things to look forward to in Highland. Here is a list of some of them:<ul><li>The connector road between Alpine Hwy and N. County Blvd (Canal Blvd) will be completed in the spring.</li><li>The road to Costco (6800 W south of 9600 N) will be widened and improved.</li><li>Beacon Hill Blvd, Timberline Dr, and Wildflower Lane, among a number of streets, will get a maintenance treatment.</li><li>Staff will finalize a multi-year plan to repair our trail system and we will complete year one of the plan. Note, last year we performed maintenance work on over 60% of our current trails. </li><li>Once spring hits and our parks begin to be used you’ll discover the bathrooms in our parks were upgraded and that Beacon Hills park now has a restroom.</li></ul><p>One last note, if you haven’t watched the video Jon Hart helped the council make last year as COVID-19 hit, it is a few minutes well spent. This hopeful message is as applicable today as it was then (<a href="https://bit.ly/2020ayearofhope">https://bit.ly/2020ayearofhope</a>). My best wishes to everyone as we embark on our journey into 2021.<h3><a href="https://www.highlandcity.org/Archive.aspx?ADID=2069" target="_blank">February 2021 Newsletter</a></h3><div><p>“<em>The greatest achievement was at first and for a time a dream. The oak sleeps in the acorn; the bird waits in the egg; and in the highest vision of the soul, a waking angel stirs. Dreams are the seedlings of realities</em>."—James Allen, As a Man Thinketh, 1902.<p>If last year was the year of road work for Highland, this year could very well be the year of construction. There are a number of projects queued up for administrative review or are already approved. Note, administrative decisions are those the planning commission and city council review to ensure compliance with city code. Developers often welcome suggestions for improvements during the process. Here is a list of the some of the projects that are in the pipeline:<ul><li><strong>Highland Market Place</strong> (north of Taco Time and west of Blue Lemon). The proposed site plan includes 8,500 sq ft of retail, 43,000 ft grocery, 2 restaurants, and a 65,000 sq. ft. office/fitness building.</li><li><strong>Lone Peak Village</strong> (north of Burt Bros). A two story 14,882 sq. ft. office building.</li><li><strong>Ten Seven Hundred</strong> (formerly AppleCreek, north of UCCU and south of Ace Hardware) 42 residential units plus 23,000 sq. ft. of office/retail</li><li><strong>Ridgeview</strong> (land south of Lone Peak HS and north of the Murdock Canal). Phase 1, which is on the south side of the property, will be started in conjunction with the completion of the east-west connector road. When completed, it will include 265 homes and townhomes.</li><li><strong>The Hollows</strong> (10250 N 6531 W) Waiting for final approval for this 69 lot subdivision.</li></ul><p>There are also several other smaller subdivisions that are under construction or will start this year. It will be a busy year for the planning and building departments. Public works and engineering will also have plenty to do. Road and trail maintenance will continue this year (we’re in the fourth year of our seven-year plan). We are working on two critical culinary water projects and there will be important sewer projects this year as well. I am amazed that our limited staff can juggle so many balls at once and am so grateful for their teamwork and perseverance.<p>What started as a dream over 40 years ago is now a home for thousands of families and businesses that serve us. Let’s keep dreaming that our future may be bright.</p></div><h3><a href="https://www.highlandcity.org/Archive.aspx?ADID=2084" target="_blank">March 2021 Newsletter</a></h3><p>“<em>Whatever anybody says or does, assume positive intent. You will be amazed at how your whole approach to a person or problem becomes very different</em>”—Indra Nooyi (Chairman and CEO, Pepsico), “The best advice I ever got,” Fortune, April 2008<p>Each winter, staff gets questions about snow plowing. Here are some of the recent ones:<ol><li>“It was 12 am and the intersection by the Harts gas station was ice & no plow trucks out. Why Highland City?”</li><li>“Why does the plow clear only the middle of the road?”</li><li>“The plow never clears the end of my road.”</li></ol><p>Most of us have made comments or asked questions about an issue when we weren’t happy. Imagine if we had taken the approach that Indra Nooya suggests; “assume positive intent.” In my case it would have saved me from damaging relationships or helped build new ones. I would also have learned a bit more.<p>Here are responses to the questions and comments listed above:<ol><li>Alpine Hwy and Timpanogos Hwy are state roads that UDOT plows - in a severe storm we do our best to clear high priority city roads.</li><li>One pass through a residential area is sometimes all we have time to do in a storm. Note, we have over 84 miles of roads to clear. While the city owns six snow plows only four or five are operational at any point in time (four of our plows are over 20 years old).</li><li>Highland has quite a few “dead-end” roads that are waiting for future development to be connected. Plowing to the end of all of them would take considerable time. During a storm we try to maximize the amount of road that is cleared. Unfortunately, clearing dead-end roads is, most often, not possible during a storm.</li></ol><p>As mayor I’ve learned that most people have good intentions and there is a lot I don’t know. “Assuming positive intent” is a key to learning from others and building good relationships.<h3><a href="https://www.highlandcity.org/Archive.aspx?ADID=2098" target="_blank">April 2021 Newsletter</a></h3><div><p>“<em>The happiest people don't necessarily have the best of everything. They just make the best of everything</em>.”—author unknown<p>As of the middle of March, our area is considered to be in an extreme drought condition (<a href="https://droughtmonitor.unl.edu/CurrentMap/StateDroughtMonitor.aspx?UT" target="_blank">see droughtmonitor.unl.edu</a>). In order to make the best of things, we need to be frugal this year when it comes to watering our lawns. If you haven’t purchased a smart controller for your sprinkler system now would be a good time. There are still rebates available at <a href="https://utahwatersavers.com/" target="_blank">utahwatersavers.com</a>. <p>I’ve started to review the comments from this year’s annual city survey and would like to address a couple of the issues raised:<ul><li><strong>Roads</strong>: We are starting the 4th year of our seven-year road plan. One of the most complained about roads, the road to Costco, is scheduled for an overhaul this year (6800 W, from 9600 N south to 1120 N in American Fork). </li><li><strong>Trails</strong>: Last year we treated over 50% of our 17 miles of city trails. This year we will start on the 5-year trail rehabilitation plan which the council recently approved.</li></ul><p>As always, feel free to reach out to me with any questions or concerns (<a href="mailto:mayor@highlandcity.org">mayor@highlandcity.org</a>). If you haven’t yet completed the city survey please do so. Your input can make a difference. Thanks for all you do to make Highland and the world a better place.</p></div><h3><a href="https://www.highlandcity.org/Archive.aspx?ADID=2109" target="_blank">May 2021 Newsletter</a></h3><p>Thank you to everyone who participated in our 2021 City Survey. We started the annual survey in 2016. The results were reviewed in the April 20th council meeting. You can watch the presentation on our city’s YouTube channel (<a href="http://bit.ly/Highland-YT">http://bit.ly/Highland-YT</a>). It starts at minute 21. Here are some highlights:<ul><li>1,270 residents completed the survey, the most ever.</li><li>The quality of life rating was the highest recorded 3.6 out of 4.</li><li>Roads received a rating of 2.4 out of 4. Also, the highest recorded. In 2016 48% of residents rated road maintenance poor (1). This year 21% gave roads a poor rating.</li><li>64.4% of residents plan on living in Highland for 20 or more years (79.9% for 10 or more)</li><li>There are 27 service ratings that we compare year over year. Of those, seven had a slight drop (e.g. The Fling, Other Events …), 8 increased (Roads, Quality of Life…) and 12 remained the same.</li></ul><p>Relative to roads, we have some updates. At 1 PM on May 15th the Canal Blvd extension between Alpine Hwy and N. County Blvd will open! As of today, we still hope that we can complete the widening and repair of 6800 W from 9600 N south to American Fork. There are a couple of property acquisitions that still need to be resolved (these do take time and we want to be fair to all concerned) which could push this into next year. A rebuild of Country Club drive from Alpine Hwy to the church was scheduled for this summer, but because of a needed sewer line upgrade, will be postponed to next year.<p>Please remember to be frugal in your use of pressurized irrigation water this year. Thanks for all you do to make Highland a wonderful place to live.<div align="left"><h3><a href="https://www.highlandcity.org/Archive.aspx?ADID=2116" target="_blank">June 2021 Newsletter</a></h3><p>“<em>If the individual should set out for a single day to give Happiness, to make life happier, brighter and sweeter, not for himself, but for others, he would find a wondrous revelation of what Happiness really is</em>.”—William George Jordan, The Majesty of Calmness, 1900<p>This June is an auspicious month. It marks the beginning of summer, the start of the local election campaign season, and it is also the home of half-Christmas, which for me is the day I can begin to play carols again (much to the chagrin of our city administrator :).<p>In the spirit of Christmas I would like to challenge everyone to follow the council of Mr. Jordan and make Friday, June 25th (half Christmas) a day where we set out “to make life happier, brighter, and sweeter … for others.” All who participate can drop by the city office the following week and pick up a copy of Jordan’s book the Majesty of Calmness at the counter. This will be my gift to you for making someone else’s day brighter.<p>Here’s tidbit from the 2021 city survey. The following three topics received the most comments. Note, over the next 3 months I will use my column to cover each one.<ul><li>Taxes and Fees</li><li>Parks and Trails</li><li>Roads</li></ul><p>I want to thank the Highland residents who participated in the Canal Blvd (east-west connector) opening celebration. Over 700 residents enjoyed a classic/exotic car show, food trucks, and were able to walk, run, skate, and ride on the new road before it was opened to traffic. Our city Facebook page has a number of pictures from the event. Thanks are also due to our city engineer and the staff who helped make this road a reality and to Corrine and Miranda, our event staff, who organized the celebration.<p>Please remember to be frugal in your use of pressurized irrigation water this year. Thanks for all you do to make Highland a wonderful place to live.</p></div><h3><a href="https://www.highlandcity.org/Archive.aspx?ADID=2127" target="_blank">July 2021 Newsletter</a></h3><p><p>“<em>We, therefore, the Representatives of the united States of America, in General Congress, Assembled, appealing to the Supreme Judge of the world for the rectitude of our intentions, do, in the Name, and by Authority of the good People of these Colonies, solemnly publish and declare, That these United Colonies are, and of Right ought to be Free and Independent States; … And for the support of this Declaration, with a firm reliance on the protection of divine Providence, we mutually pledge to each other our Lives, our Fortunes and our sacred Honor</em>.” —Declaration of Independence by the thirteen united States of America, July 4, 1776<p>This month we commemorate both the birth of our nation on Independence Day and the entry of the pioneers into the Salt Lake Valley on Pioneer Day. Much sacrifice and personal suffering, including the loss of life, separation of families, and forfeiture of wealth, led to the creation of a great nation and wonderful state.<ul><li>Our country has been a bed of innovation that has helped change the world.</li><li>Our Constitution led the way to establish free governments throughout the world.</li><li>Our state now leads the nation in many categories related to economic opportunity. </li></ul><p>The beautiful city we live in and our fortunate circumstances were made possible by the hardships endured by those involved in the founding of our nation and state. This month let us take the time to learn more about them and share what we learn with those around us. Let us show our gratitude for the many sacrifices made, that we cannot repay, by turning our attention to others in our community, state, nation, and the world. Hint: during Highland Fling week, August 2-7, there will be organized service projects that we all can participate in.<p>Let me close this message with this thought from Dr. Benjamin Rush, a signer of the Declaration of Independence: “<em>Patriotism is as much a virtue as justice, and is as necessary for the support of societies as natural affection is for the support of families. The Amor Patriae [love of one's country] is both a moral and a religious duty. It comprehends not only the love of our neighbors but of millions of our fellow creatures, not only of the present but of future generations. This virtue we find constitutes a part of the first characters of history</em>.” <h3><a href="https://www.highlandcity.org/Archive.aspx?ADID=2132" target="_blank">August 2021 Newsletter</a></h3><p>Captain Rob Newsom, U.S. Navy SEAL, described the difference between those who successfully completed SEAL training and those who didn’t, in these terms. “<em>I can say with certainty, those who quit took the first steps toward the bell [candidates can quit anytime by ringing a bell that hangs on the side of their training area] the moment they stopped thinking about the mission and their teammates and started thinking primarily about themselves. So long as they stay focused on the mission and those around them, they can get through anything</em>.”<p>Monday, August 2nd through the 7th, is Highland Fling Week, a week where we celebrate our community. There are a myriad of activities where you can get to know your Highland ‘teammates’ and develop bonds that will help us overcome the challenges of life. Please take advantage of all that is available during the week.<p>One of the uniting characteristics of our community is that in times of need we are there for each other. Our mission, so to speak, is to help each other weather the storms and tempests of life and become better people through our service to each other. For me, that is what makes Highland, Highland.<p>Speaking of helping each other out, if you are watering your lawn more than 3 times a week please change your controller settings. If you don’t know how, ask a neighbor, or call me and I will come over and help. <h3><a href="https://www.highlandcity.org/Archive.aspx?ADID=2144" target="_blank">September 2021 Newsletter</a></h3><p>In October you will be receiving a ballot where you have the opportunity to vote for two city council members from the four candidates listed. They are asking for the privilege to spend five to twenty or more hours a week for four years making decisions that affect us now and years into the future.<p>Council members will make decisions on budgetary expenses totaling about $90M over the course of their four-year term (+$22M per year), zoning, park amenities, trails, road maintenance, and a variety of legal items. <p>Let me offer a few thoughts on personal characteristics that you can look for as you consider which candidates to support:<ul><li>They need to be someone whose judgement you can trust. Are they able to set aside self-interest when they vote? A council member will vote over 500 times during a four-year term. You can view all council votes since Jan 2018 here - http://bit.ly/HC-CC-Voting-History</li><li>They will be making decisions on issues in areas where they are not experts. Look for someone who likes to learn, is willing to listen to multiple points of view, and is able to revise their opinion as they learn more about an issue.</li><li>Council members often don’t agree with each other, but need to work together. Can a candidate disagree without being disagreeable? Are they able to effectively debate issues? Can they compromise when that is called for?</li><li>Residents will have strong opinions on issues and occasionally are unkind to those who don’t agree. Showing civility in the face of incivility tends to de-escalate issues and helps take emotion out of decisions. Look for those who are gracious when others are not.</li><li>Doing the right thing in the wrong way can generate a lot of negativity and is often worse than doing nothing. The “wrong way” usually means making big decisions in a way that is perceived to be non-transparent. </li><li>Candidates that are patient and persistent will be able to move the ball forward on big issues.</li></ul><p>Is there a perfect candidate? No. Are there candidates who are perfectly capable of doing an excellent job? Absolutely! Please take the time to get to know those who are running and support those you believe will be effective public servants over the next four years.<p>Note, on September 17th we will celebrate the 234th anniversary of the signing of the US Constitution. I hope you take a few minutes to review the Constitution and consider what steps you can take to help preserve it. Daniel Webster in 1832 had this to say about its importance:<p>“<em>Other misfortunes may be borne, or their effects overcome. If disastrous war should sweep our commerce from the ocean, another generation may renew it; if it exhaust our treasury, future industry may replenish it; if it desolate and lay waste our fields, still, under a new cultivation, they will grow green again, and ripen to future harvests. ... But who shall reconstruct the fabric of a demolished government? Who shall rear again the well proportioned columns of constitutional liberty? Who shall frame together the skillful architecture which unites national sovereignty with state rights, individual security, and public prosperity?</em>”<h3><a href="https://www.highlandcity.org/Archive.aspx?ADID=2151" target="_blank">October 2021 Newsletter</a></h3><p>“<em>Governments do not make ideals, but ideals make governments. This is both historically and logically true. Of course the government can help to sustain ideals and can create institutions through which they can be better observed, but their source by their very nature is in the people. The people have to bear their own responsibilities. There is no method by which that burden can be shifted to the government. It is not the enactment, but the observance of laws, that creates the character of a nation</em>.”—President Calvin Coolidge, July 5,1926<p>I agree with this quote from President Coolidge. I would simply add that this applies to the character of a community as well the nation. Thanks to those that have contributed in positive ways to Highland’s character, not only by observing our laws, but by going the extra mile and serving our community. For example:<ul><li>Jenn Lambert, who started the Run Club which has had a positive impact on hundreds of youth in our community;</li><li>Brandon Balkman who led the resident developed Frisbee Golf Course in Beacon Hills Park;</li><li>The many Highland residents who served in a local Humanitarian group that made 1,000’s of dolls, diapers, quilts, etc. over the years, such as my neighbors Suzanne Holgreen and RaNae Ott;</li><li>Scott Hart, who creates the informative and humorous 2-Minute Tuesday video summaries of our council meetings (see <a href="http://bit.ly/uthighlander">http://bit.ly/uthighlander</a>);</li><li>And the countless others who quietly go the extra mile to be good neighbors.</li></ul><p>Please take the time to become informed on the election this year. You will be determining the outcome of two propositions and selecting two council members to serve us over the next four years. Our city website has information on the propositions and candidates – plus, you can view recordings of debates, meet the candidate events, and candidate interviews on the YouTube channels “Highland City, UT” and “Utah’s Highlander.” If mailed, ballots need to be postmarked by November 1. However, they can be dropped off at city hall until 8 PM, November 2nd.<p>Going back to gratitude for the way your contributions make our community better – I’m happy to let you know that we are collectively doing much better at conserving our pressurized irrigation water. Earlier in the year we had reduced usage by 5% and we are now at 15%. Thanks, and have a great October!<h3><a href="https://www.highlandcity.org/Archive.aspx?ADID=2161" target="_blank">November 2021 Newsletter</a></h3><p>“<em>Today we give thanks, most of all, for the ideals of honor and faith we inherit from our forefathers—for the decency of purpose, steadfastness of resolve and strength of will, for the courage and the humility, which they possessed and which we must seek to emulate. As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words but to live by them</em>.”—President John F. Kennedy, Thanksgiving Day Proclamation, Nov 1963.<p>What a wonderful tribute to our heritage and obligation to live up to it. Did you know that a study by doctors Marshall Duke and Robin Fivush, which they began during the summer 2001, showed that the more children know about their family’s history, the stronger their sense of control over their lives, the higher their self-esteem and the more successfully they believe their families functions.<p>The doctors developed a measure called the “Do You Know?” scale that asked children to answer 20 questions about their family such as:<ul><li>Do you know where your grandparents grew up?</li><li>Do you know where your parents met?</li><li>Do you know of an illness that occurred in your family?</li></ul><p>The scale turned out to be the best single predictor of children’s emotional health and happiness. Two months after they finished, September 11, 2001 happened. None of the study families were directly impacted by 9/11, but they were subject to national trauma. Again, the children who knew more about their families were more resilient or better able to moderate stress.<p>President Kennedy was spot on, in pointing out that we should be grateful for the ideals of honor and faith we inherit from our forefathers and that the best way to honor them is to live by them.<p>This Thanksgiving let’s take time to share family stories that illustrate decency, steadfastness, strength, courage, and humility with our children and grandchildren. They will be better able to thrive in a world where fear and uncertainty abound. Our families will be stronger and our community improved as a result. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving. Thanks for all you do to make our community a wonderful place!<h3><a href="https://www.highlandcity.org/Archive.aspx?ADID=2173" target="_blank">December 2021 Newsletter</a></h3><p>Gratitude is an oft forgotten key to happiness. My wife wrote the following short story about one of her ancestors, John Gailey, who moved to Kaysville, UT in 1854 with his wife and young children. Whenever I read it my heart brims with love and my eyes are filled with tears.<p><center><strong>‘Homemade Shoes’ by Suzanne Mann</strong></center><p><center>“<em>Come here, my darlings. Let me secure your feet!<br>School is very far away, and the weather is frightfully cold today</em>.”</center><p>While sitting in his favorite chair, the dear father lovingly lifted his children, one at a time, onto his lap for the daily ritual of feet wrapping.<p>First, he nestled their little toes into long strips of woolen fabric. Then, around and around the material went, until there was a nice, soft cushion to walk on. Next, to provide some protection from the frozen snow, a sizable piece of thick, stiff leather from a buffalo hide covered the wool. Finally, the whole package was tied up like a present with strong corded rope. A big hug with, “Thank you, Papa!” ceremoniously concluded each set.<p>The children then playfully stomped around the house wearing their clumsy and boxy homemade ‘shoes’ until it was time to leave for school.<p>Across the room, still seated in front of the fireplace, this good father watched and wished he could afford real shoes for his young ones. He smiled anyway.<p>With breakfast and chores finished, the happy children started out into the chilly air, after being covered with woolen hats and coats and mittens, of course. Now, they would be warm- from head to toe! <p><center><em>No matter the weather, the Gailey family children walked four miles to school each day. Years later, John sold a cow, so he could buy his children their first pair of shoes. His eldest daughter was 14 years old at the time.</em></center><p>In Highland we are, generally speaking, so blessed. I want to wish every resident a very merry Christmas and hope yours is filled with enough light, love and appreciation that you can share it with those who may need a little extra this year.<h3><a href="https://www.highlandcity.org/Archive.aspx?ADID=2177" target="_blank">January 2022 Newsletter</a></h3><p>There is a lot to look forward to in the coming year, including:<ul><li>The widening of 6800 W south of 9600 N (road to Costco)</li><li>Starting the development of Mountain Ridge Park</li><li>Several new restaurants including Costa Vida and Arby’s near N. County Blvd and Canal Blvd, plus a couple of others west of Blue Lemon, and one near Meiers.</li></ul><p>Will our city face challenges this year? Absolutely. Will some of the issues come out of left field? Almost certainly. Will our elected officials and staff be able to deal with them? Yes, with our help and support they can accomplish almost anything. However, some issues take time to resolve. <p>Our new mayor, Kurt Ostler, and the city council are people we can get behind. They will serve us well. We can best help them by providing information and sharing our perspectives. Sending an email to <a>council@highlandcity.org</a> will reach the mayor, council, and city administrator. However, it is often best to simply have a conversation. The city website has phone numbers for staff and elected officials. You can give them a call or arrange to meet with them. <p align="justify">Will mistakes be made during the year? Possibly, but consider this thought:<br><br>“<em>Mistakes are the growing pains of wisdom, the assessments we pay on our stock of experience, the raw material of error to be transformed into higher living. Without them there would be no individual growth, no progress, no conquest</em>.”—William George Jordan, 1909</p><p>Now, let me share with you a few lessons I learned as mayor:<ul><li><strong>Assume good intent</strong>. It leads to productive discussions, reduces tension, and more often than not, is the correct assumption.</li><li><strong>Be slow to judge</strong> – City issues are usually more complex than we assume.</li><li><strong>Contention rarely, if ever, leads to positive outcomes</strong>. Additionally, there are almost always negative side effects, such as damaged relationships, that can take years to resolve.</li></ul><p>Thank you for allowing me to serve as your mayor! I am a better person as a result. I have been blessed by your support, encouraging words and uplifting notes. My best wishes to all in the coming years, as we work to build stronger families and improve our community.Rod Mannhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10241182790476070316noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-696817881234121652.post-65840707937943591792022-04-17T13:12:00.000-06:002022-05-03T13:12:57.288-06:002021 Highland Living Magazine Mayor’s Messages<p><a href="http://www.freedomnotes.com/BlogImages/2019_BA9A/Highland-Living-Masthead.jpg"><img width="537" height="109" title="Highland Living Masthead" style="border: 0px currentcolor; border-image: none; display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="Highland Living Masthead" src="http://www.freedomnotes.com/BlogImages/2019_BA9A/Highland-Living-Masthead_thumb.jpg" border="0"></a></p><p>The following are my mayor messages in the Highland Living magazine for 2021 plus one in 2022 as it was my last one. This magazine is delivered free to all single family residences in Highland and is published by Best Version Media. </p><h3><font style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">January 2021 Highland Living Magazine</font></h3><h3></h3><p>“<em>Happiness is the greatest paradox in nature. It can grow in any soil, live under any conditions.</em>”—William George Jordan, The Majesty of Calmness, 1900<p>I suspect that many of us learned last year that Jordan’s comment on happiness is true. In spite of a very interesting year, life continued. The sun rose every day and the sources of happiness and joy did not disappear. We also learned the importance of family and connections with others.
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<p><p>In Highland, we have much to look forward to this year. The long-awaited connection between Alpine Hwy and North County Blvd will be completed, 6800 W south of 9600 North (the road to Costco) will be widened and resurfaced, we will begin a funded multi-year plan to repair sections of our trail system that requires more than a simple treatment and we will continue a new tradition of lighting Heritage Park for the Christmas season.<p>In 2020, our hearts were softened towards others as many experienced personal trials. I want to thank everyone who cared for their neighbors with countless acts of service that brightened our community. Highland residents last year donated thousands of pounds of food to Tabitha’s Way. Additionally, many lives were blessed through our generous contributions to other charitable organizations. Our ability to love and show compassion increased. <p>So, let us take the lessons we’ve learned and the new skills we’ve acquired and apply them as we move into the new year. Regardless of whether it brings a reprieve from the challenges of 2020 or we face additional obstacles, happiness and joy can still be part of our lives.<h3 align="left"><font style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><em>February 2021 Highland Living Magazine</em></font></h3><p><em><a href="http://freedomnotes.com/BlogImages/2021-Highland-Living-Magazine_A889/hearts-for-valentines-day.jpg"><img width="66" height="67" title="hearts-for-valentines-day" align="left" style="margin: 0px 10px 0px 0px; border: 0px currentcolor; border-image: none; float: left; display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="hearts-for-valentines-day" src="http://freedomnotes.com/BlogImages/2021-Highland-Living-Magazine_A889/hearts-for-valentines-day_thumb.jpg" border="0"></a>“There are more people in this world hungering for kindness, sympathy, comradeship and love, than are hungering for bread</em>.”,—William George Jordan, 1902<p>When I was in elementary school as Valentine’s Day approached, my teachers would have each member of the class make a box that classmates could drop in Valentine’s cards. I still remember the thrill that came on Valentine’s Day when I opened the box and read kind notes containing expressions of friendship and love.<p>The warmth and joy that comes from being the recipient of actions that express love, such as receiving a kind note, has not diminished over the years. Little did I know, until recently, that love in reality is a medicine for fear. We live in a world awash in fear; fear regarding our health, our livelihoods, the environment … . Arthur Brooks, in an article entitled “<a href="https://arthurbrooks.com/article/love-is-medicine-for-fear/" target="_blank">Love is Medicine for Fear</a>” said this:<blockquote><p><em>One way of dealing with these fears is to strive to eliminate the threats that caused them. But while social and economic progress is important and possible, there will always be threats to face and things to fear. The way to combat fear within ourselves is with its opposite emotion—which is not calmness, or even courage. It’s love. ...</em><p><em>Fear is a primary emotion processed in the amygdala, a part of the brain that detects threats and signals to the body to produce the stress hormones that make us ready for fight or flight. …</em><p><em>However, we have a natural modulator of the hyperactive amygdala: the neuropeptide oxytocin, sometimes called the ‘love molecule’ Oxytocin is often produced in the brain in response to eye contact and touch, especially between loved ones. The feeling it creates is intensely pleasurable; indeed, life would be unbearable without it. … </em><p><em>If you have loving contact with others, the outside world will seem less scary and threatening to you. What Saint John asserted is literally true: Perfect love drives out fear. [1 John 4:18]</em></p></blockquote><p>Who knew that Valentine’s Day was such an important holiday and that celebrating it by making an extra effort to express our love for others could reduce the level of fear in the lives of those with whom we associate. <h3 align="left"><font style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">March 2021 Highland Living Magazine</font></h3><p>“<em>It is not the feeling, the friendship, the love, the appreciation or the kindness we have, that counts, but only what we express, what we reveal, what we radiate. Then do we tear down a wall and make an open road to the hearts of others</em>.”, William George Jordan, 1921<p>I recently received a text from American Fork Mayor Brad Frost letting me know about an outstanding young man from Highland whom he gave a Hero Award in 2019. He uses this award to recognize people who demonstrate determination, selfless service, and heroic efforts. In this case, Ryan, an American Fork High School student saved up money to give a flower to every young woman in his school on Valentine’s Day and had been doing so for several years.. In 2019 this meant that about 1,200 girls at his high school received a long stemmed carnation with the following note: “There is something in you the world needs.”<p><a href="http://freedomnotes.com/BlogImages/2021-Highland-Living-Magazine_A889/Flowers-for-every-girl.jpg"><img width="545" height="292" title="Flowers for every girl" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="Flowers for every girl" src="http://freedomnotes.com/BlogImages/2021-Highland-Living-Magazine_A889/Flowers-for-every-girl_thumb.jpg" border="0"></a><p>Ryan’s efforts to put kind thoughts into sustained selfless service are inspiring. There are many in our community who quietly serve neighbors, strangers, and friends. I want to thank all of them. They are part of what makes Highland a wonderful place to live regardless of the challenges that surround us.<p>If you’d like to read an article that tells the story of how Ryan got started you can go to: <a href="http://bit.ly/flowersforeverygirl" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/flowersforeverygirl</a><h3 align="left"><font style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">April 2021 Highland Living Magazine</font></h3><p>“<em>Too often we are involved in the thick of thin things</em>.”—Author Unknown<p>When something we take for granted fails we are often reminded of what is really important. In Highland we have five culinary water wells. We normally use two of them to provide water for the city and can actually get by on one of them during the winter. Last year a problem was diagnosed with one of our two primary wells and we were planning on fixing it in January or February of this year. On December 31st of last year we noticed a vibration issue with the other primary well. A diagnosis was scheduled with a well expert and we were told that we had perhaps a few weeks left before the pump failed. There was a possibility that our two primary wells could fail at the same time. <p>As you might imagine, priorities shifted both in terms of time and use of funds. What was important one minute was less so the next. We were able to fix the first well before the second one failed. Whew!<p>The second well is 560 ft deep. The pump needed to be replaced, so the pipe it was connected to had to be pulled out a section at a time. As the pump neared the surface, our city engineer nervously instructed the workers to be extra careful when he noticed ten of the twelve bolts, which attached it to the pipe, had been sheared off. Here’s the bottom line. It was a matter of days before the pump would have failed. Had that happened before the first well was fixed, the city would have had to rush to start one or more of the other wells which produce cloudy, but safe water.<p>We avoided a significant problem by the barest of margins and both of our primary wells are now ready for another 10 plus years of service. What a blessing! As our city engineer said to me, “<em>Someone has been living right</em>.” <p>In life we occasionally experience unexpected problems in spite of careful planning. Sometimes, these can be addressed using financial reserves to cover the costs, in other circumstances we need resources that only friends, family and others can provide. I am so glad to live in a community that constantly builds non-financial reserves through acts of kindness and service to our neighbors so we can draw upon them when needed.<h3 align="left"><font style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">May 2021 Highland Living Magazine</font></h3><p>“<em>Content makes the world more comfortable for the individual, but it is the death-knell of progress. Man should be content with each step of progress merely as a station, discontented with it as a destination; contented with it as a step; discontented with it as a finality. There are times when a man should be content with what he has, but never with what he is</em>.”—William George Jordan, The Majesty of Calmness, 1900<p>We are in the midst of spring. Flowers are blooming, the weather is warming, and yard work beckons. Blue skies and moderate temperatures lift everyone’s mood, as we begin to spend more time outside in parks and on trails.<p>Highland is a wonderful place to live and our residents are among the best people I know. We have done so much for others over the last year. We have every right to be happy with the progress we’ve made, but let us not forget that there are still those in our community that have needs we can help fill. Tabitha’s Way and other food banks still need donations, those affected by COVID or other illnesses may need assistance with yard work, shopping, or a check-up call. <p>For those who would like to help with the Highland Fling, our annual city celebration, please send an email to <a>events@highlandcity.org</a>. There will be plenty of opportunities this year to help with activities, service projects, the art show, and our parade. Our theme this year is “Reach.” In the case of service projects we will be reaching out to help others. <p>As COVID restrictions are lifted, rather than be content that life is returning to “normal,” let’s take the lessons we’ve learned over the last year and work to create a better tomorrow.<h3 align="left"><font style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">June 2021 Highland Living Magazine</font></h3><p>“<em>Nothing could be more ill-judged than that intolerant spirit which has, at all times, characterized political parties. For in politics, as in religion, it is equally absurd to aim at making proselytes by fire and sword. Heresies in either can rarely be cured by persecution</em>.”—Alexander Hamilton, Federalist #1<p>Sometimes, we believe that we live in the worst of times relative to civility. Here are a couple of quotes from a presidential campaign from years gone by (I’ve changed the names to give you a minute to guess which one):<p>Mr. Smith is unfit and incapable as President and is a man whose defects of character are guaranteed to bring certain ruin to the party.<p>The historian will search for those occult causes that induced her [America] to exalt an individual who has neither that innocence of sensibility which incites it to love, nor that omnipotence of intellect which commands us to admire. He will ask why the United States degrades themselves to the choice of a wretch that has neither the science of magistrate, the politeness of a courtier, nor the courage of a man?<p>The candidate referred to above was John Adams in his re-election campaign in 1800. His opponent was Thomas Jefferson. The first comment was made by Alexander Hamilton about Adams, a member of his own party. The second was written by James Callender, a propagandist, working with the encouragement and financial support of Jefferson against Adams. See "John Adams" by David McCullough, pages 537 and 545.<p>I have learned that civility does not mean compromising on principles, but does mean listening, being willing to see things from another’s point of view, and looking for common ground.<p>This year the mayor and two council seats are up for election. Candidates may file to run from Tuesday, June 1st through Monday, June 7th. A primary election will be held August 10th if needed – when more than two candidates file for mayor or more than four file for city council.<p>I hope as the campaign season begins, that we as residents take the time to meet the candidates, ask them questions, and listen to their responses. While incivility seems to reign in national politics, that does not need to be true locally. We are after all, kind and caring Highlanders.<h3 align="left"><font style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">July 2021 Highland Living Magazine</font></h3><p><img width="535" height="269" src="http://freedomnotes.com/Pictures/MannkindPerspectives/America-the-Beautiful_104A5/America-the-Beautiful.jpg"><p>Several years ago as we sang America the Beautiful at church my heart was pierced by the lyrics and tears began to roll down my cheeks. Singing “God shed His grace on thee” led me to think of all the times in history that His hand rested upon our nation from its founding until today.<p>As the words “<em>And crown thy good with brotherhood</em>” were sung I reflected on the countless acts of service I’ve witnessed in my lifetime contrasted with the sadness that surrounds the actions of those who have no regard for their brothers and sisters and seek only their self-interest. The tears continued to flow.<p>The lyrics “<em>confirm thy soul in self-control</em>” rang out and I was saddened by the instant gratification messages which pervade our society and yet my resolve to fight this, and focus my attention on others, was strengthened.<p>The teardrops kept falling as I considered the devastating effects on society when we ignore the law and basic principles such as the golden rule. “Thy liberty in law!” <p>“<em>O beautiful for heroes proved in liberating strife, Who more than self their country loved</em>.” My heart was stirred by Patrick Henry’s 1775 speech to the Virginia House of Burgesses:<p>“<em>Shall we gather strength by irresolution and inaction? Shall we acquire the means of effectual resistance, by lying supinely on our backs .. . . [W]e are not weak, if we make a proper use of the means which the God of nature hath placed in our power. … [W]e shall not fight our battles alone. There is a just God who presides over the destinies of nations; ... The battle, sir, is not to the strong alone; it is to the vigilant, the active, the brave</em>.”<p>My soul rejoiced, as the last verse painted a vision for me that hope is not dead; that if we can but “<em>see beyond the years” and exhibit brotherhood “from sea to shining sea” God will “shed His grace on</em>” America.<p>I hope that we all take a moment this July 4th to consider our many blessings and look for ways we can actively contribute to our community and nation. It is not always easy or convenient to serve, but opportunities surround us.<p>There will be service projects associated with the upcoming Highland Fling. I encourage everyone to watch for them. There are also a number of residents who chose to serve by running for city council this year. Please take the time to talk with them and support those that best align with your values.<p>Thanks for all you do to make Highland a special part of America.<p>PS: See <a href="http://bit.ly/mp-atp">http://bit.ly/mp-atp</a> for an extended version of this article.<h3 align="left"><font style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">August 2021 Highland Living Magazine</font></h3><p align="center"><em>“Different isn't always better, but better is always different</em>.”—Author unknown.<p>Being different can be uncomfortable. Outliers are often criticized but on the other hand I believe the quote above is accurate; “better is always different.” Highland is different from its neighbors in a variety of ways.<ul><li>Alpine and Cedar Hills don’t have a library. We do. Lehi and American Fork libraries are significantly larger than ours, yet our children’s library is awesome and our library programs are outstanding.</li><li>American Fork and Lehi have rec centers. We don’t, but we have over 22 miles of trails and over 600 acres of public open space.</li><li>American Fork and Lehi have much more retail and commercial businesses, yet our sales tax revenue was up by over 20% last year (triple our normal growth). Our taxes and fees are below average compared to other N. Utah County cities.</li><li>We have the lowest crime rate in Utah among cities with a population over 10,000 — adjacent communities rates are three to six times higher.</li></ul><p>Our neighboring cities are wonderful towns and have their own unique characteristics. I am pleased that these differences allow people to choose a place to live that is best for them. I love and appreciate the attributes that make Highland a great place to live.<p>Please join us in celebrating our wonderful community during the Highland Fling week from Monday, August 2nd through Saturday, August 7th. During the week there will be a community block party and dinner; the Highland Games featuring events such as the caber toss, stone put, and hammer throw; an art show; baby celebration; frisbee golf tournament; service projects; parade; and more. See our city website for more information (<a href="https://bit.ly/fling2021">https://bit.ly/fling2021</a>).<p>Thanks to the many Highland volunteers who each year make the Fling possible and to those, who by their participation, help strengthen the bonds that make Highland a wonderful community.<h3 align="left"><font style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">September 2021 Highland Living Magazine</font></h3><p>“<em>The American Constitution is remarkable for its simplicity; but it can only suffice a people habitually correct in their actions, and would be utterly inadequate to the wants of a different nation. Change the domestic habits of the Americans, their religious devotion, and their high respect for morality, and it will not be necessary to change a single letter in the Constitution in order to vary the whole form of government.</em>” —Francis Joseph Grund, The Americans, in their Moral, Social, and Political Relations, Volume 1, 1837, p 171.<p>On September 17th we will celebrate the 234th anniversary of the US Constitution. 55 delegates met in Philadelphia during the summer of 1787 and drafted the US Constitution. There were many heated debates, but in the end they were able to compromise and formulate a system of government that has enabled our nation to overcome challenge after challenge, help and assist others throughout the world, and reach unparalleled levels of prosperity.<p>According to Francis Grund in order for our government to function as intended, we as a people must be “<em>habitually correct</em>” in our actions. President George Washington said it this way in his farewell address in 1796, “<em>Of all the dispositions and habits, which lead to political prosperity, Religion, and Morality are indispensable supports. In vain would that man claim the tribute of Patriotism, who should labor to subvert these great pillars of human happiness, these firmest props of the duties of Men and Citizens</em>.”<p>Even at a city level, the ability for elected officials and residents to look at issues from multiple perspectives is a key element to having productive discussions and in making good decisions. Those who are “me” rather than “we” focused have a difficult time doing this on a consistent basis. Strong morals help us see others as individuals with their own perspectives on issues, from which we can benefit, rather than simply problems and obstacles to overcome.<p>Residents often impress me when they take the time to point out how others might see a situation differently from them. They demonstrate a “we” not “me” approach to problem solving. These are teaching moments for me and make me proud to be a Highlander.<p>I hope that this month you will take a few minutes to review the US Constitution and consider what steps you can take to help ensure that it continues to work for us. Daniel Webster in 1832 had this to say about its importance:<p>“<em>Other misfortunes may be borne, or their effects overcome. If disastrous war should sweep our commerce from the ocean, another generation may renew it; if it exhaust our treasury, future industry may replenish it; if it desolate and lay waste our fields, still, under a new cultivation, they will grow green again, and ripen to future harvests. It were but a trifle even if the walls of yonder capitol were to crumble, if its lofty pillars should fall, and it's gorgeous decorations be all covered by the dust of the valley. All these might be rebuilt. But who shall reconstruct the fabric of a demolished government? Who shall rear again the well proportioned columns of constitutional liberty? Who shall frame together the skillful architecture which unites national sovereignty with state rights, individual security, and public prosperity</em>?”<h3 align="left"><font style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">October 2021 Highland Living Magazine</font></h3><center><p align="center">“<em>Patience Provides Perspective</em>”</p></center><p>Dieter Utchdorf, former Chief Pilot of Lufthansa Airline, asked the following question in a speech entitled Of Things that Matter Most:<p>“<em>What do you suppose pilots do when they encounter turbulence? A student pilot may think that increasing speed is a good strategy because it will get them through the turbulence faster. But that may be the wrong thing to do. Professional pilots understand that there is an optimum turbulence penetration speed that will minimize the negative effects of turbulence. And most of the time that would mean to reduce your speed. The same principle applies also to speed bumps on a road.</em><p><em>Therefore, it is good advice to slow down a little, steady the course, and focus on the essentials when experiencing adverse conditions</em>.”<p>All of us have and will again experience turbulence in our lives. The counsel to “<em>slow down a little, steady the course, and focus on the essentials</em>” is based on a wealth of experience. It applies not only to individuals, but also to organizations. I’ve participated in many decisions as a member of the city council and as mayor. I recognize that when we’ve pushed ahead during turbulence, many times the outcomes were less than desirable. The same can be said when I look back at decisions I’ve been a part of at work or within the family.<p>When I look at those I admire in Highland, without exception, they have experienced adverse conditions. These experiences have made them better people, ones who are able to share with us the lessons they’ve learned and bless our lives as a result. I want to thank those Highlanders who take the time to share the wisdom they’ve gained with family, friends, and neighbors. You make our community and the world a better place!<p>PS: Registered voters will receive ballots this month which are due on Nov 2. You will have the opportunity to select two city council members plus vote on two city propositions. I would encourage everyone to focus on the essentials as you evaluate the candidates and propositions.<h3 align="left"><font style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">November 2021 Highland Living Magazine</font></h3><p>“<em>Reflect upon your present blessings—of which every man has many—not on your past misfortunes, of which all men have some</em>.”—Charles Dickens<p>As we approach Thanksgiving we frequently look at the past year and count our blessings. For many; family, friends and community quickly come to mind. My wife and I recently attended the funeral of a friend’s father and while it was apparent that there had been friction at times in the family, the primary focus of the remarks were the good times grandchildren had with grandpa when he took them fishing, attended their events, and just visited with them. I was touched by the funeral service and reminded of a recent video by Utah’s Highlander (Jon Hart) which while ostensibly was a 2-minute summary of a council meeting, was in reality a gentle reminder to spend time with family. The backstory on the video is that his mom, who was featured in the video, passed away just a few days after the council meeting. <p>The bottom line for me this Thanksgiving season is that I need to spend more time on the things that truly matter; creating memories and strengthening relationships with family and friends. Take a moment to watch Jon’s video below. It is a great reminder of what is really important and will lift your spirits as the 2021 Holiday Season begins.<p><iframe width="560" height="315" title="YouTube video player" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/vq-i2FXpAig?start=102" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture"></iframe><p>On behalf of the Highland City Council and staff I wish you a wonderful Thanksgiving.<h3 align="left"><font style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">December 2021 Highland Living Magazine</font></h3><p><center><strong>It’s the Happiest Time of the Year!</strong></center><p>Last month was the time of year we focus on gratitude for our many blessings. In Highland, we have much for which to be thankful. For example, I recently attended a Utah County Business Summit where I learned that Utah, as of August 2021, had recovered the jobs which were lost due to COVID and added an additional 3.8%. In Utah County we’ve added 7.2%. Utah leads the nation in this statistic and we lead the state. <p>For me, Christmas is the happiest time of the year. At the Summit I attended, Tony Child, a local motivational speaker and life coach, provided some insights as to why this might be the case. He shared research on the impact of gratitude on happiness. He pointed out that if we want to be more happy the key is gratitude and shared the following specific things we can do and their impact on happiness:<ol><li>Spending a few minutes thinking about someone for whom we are grateful will increase our happiness by 2%</li><li>Expressing this sentiment to the person will result in a 4% to 19% increase.</li><li>Those that give generously, whether it be time, talents, or money, experience a 43% increase.</li></ol><p>There are many individuals to whom we are indebted for the life we enjoy. The never ending list includes: farmers who produce the food we eat, truck drivers who deliver goods to our local stores, business owners who run the stores, those who operate and maintain our water, electrical, and gas infrastructure systems, public safety personnel who are there for us during emergencies, plus countless others. It would be impossible for us to express our appreciation to each person. <p>As William George Jordan said, “<em>Let us realize that it is only by kindness to all that we can begin to repay the debt to one, begin to make gratitude the atmosphere of all our living, and a constant expression in outward acts, rather than in mere thoughts</em>.”<p>Thanksgiving was the warm-up to “The Most Wonderful Time of the Year.” I hope this Christmas we can make it the happiest ever by giving generously to others. On behalf of the city council and staff I want to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and to thank you for the many acts of kindness performed this year which made our community such a great place to live!<h3 align="left"><font style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">February 2022 Highland Living Magazine</font></h3><p><center><strong>Progress through Persistence</strong></center><p>Deiter F. Uchtdorf made this comment in a recent speech. “<em>Do you want to change the shape of your life? Change the shape of your day</em>.” Each new day whether it be January 1st or December 31st offers us a chance to alter the course of our life by simply making small changes to how we shape our day. This could be allocating time to write a thank-you note, taking the time to try a new approach to solving a long-standing problem, starting the day by reviewing the needs of family members, … . <p>If we are persistent in our efforts to reshape each day, our lives will be filled with magical moments when “insurmountable” problems are resolved and seemingly impossible goals are achieved.<p>As mayor I have learned that many city problems take years of persistent efforts to be addressed. When they are resolved, most are unaware of the cost in terms of time and effort. This includes time spent on failed approaches that generated the knowledge required to ultimately solve a problem. Many of life’s issues are similar. We end up taking dead end roads to reach our final destination. We may not feel we have the talent or the skills to get where we want to be, but as President Calvin Coolidge noted:<p>“<em>Nothing in this world can take the place of persistence. Talent will not: nothing is more common than unsuccessful men with talent. Genius will not; unrewarded genius is almost a proverb. Education will not: the world is full of educated derelicts. Persistence and determination alone are omnipotent. The slogan 'press on' has solved and always will solve the problems of the human race</em>.”<p>We are beginning a new year which brings the promise of spring: A time when days lengthen, flowers begin to bloom, and warmth fills the air. If we begin reshaping our days, we will be prepared to take advantage of the new opportunities that present themselves in the coming year.<p>I leave you with my thanks for allowing me to serve as your mayor, along with my best wishes for much happiness and success in the coming year. Highland is and will continue to be a wonderful place to call home. Your kindness and patience as new leaders navigate uncertain waters will help Highland become an ever better place to live and grow.<p>Happy New Year!Rod Mannhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10241182790476070316noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-696817881234121652.post-29947744066547544072021-12-24T22:32:00.001-07:002021-12-24T22:51:56.936-07:00Christmas Perspective<font size="2"><a href="https://www.nationalgallery.org.uk/paintings/guido-reni-the-adoration-of-the-shepherds" target="_blank"><img width="549" height="307" title="The Adoration of the Shepherds" style="border-image: none; display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="The Adoration of the Shepherds" src="http://freedomnotes.com/BlogImages/18ca41d5ff91_12E7F/Adoration-of-the-Shepherds---crop_thumb.jpg" border="0"></a></font><br><font size="1"><center>“<em>For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life</em>.” John 3:16</center></font><p><font size="2">This short story, written by my wife, about one of her ancestors who did not have a lot of money but was rich in love, brings me to tears. The setting is Kaysville, UT in the mid to late 1850s. For me it puts the proper perspective on giving and Christmas. It is not the value or quantity of the gifts we give or receive but the love which fills our hearts that brings joy and happiness.</font></p>
<p><font size="2"></font></p><p style="text-align: center;"><strong><font size="2">Homemade Shoes by Suzanne Mann</font></strong><p style="text-align: center;"><font size="2">“<em>Come here, my darlings. Let me secure your feet!<br>School is very far away, and the weather is frightfully cold today</em>.”</font></p>
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<p><font size="2">While sitting in his favorite chair, the dear father lovingly lifted his children, one at a time, onto his lap for the daily ritual of feet wrapping.</font><p><font size="2">First, he nestled their little toes into long strips of woolen fabric. Then, around and around the material went, until there was a nice, soft cushion to walk on. Next, to provide some protection from the frozen snow, a sizable piece of thick, stiff leather from a buffalo hide covered the wool. Finally, the whole package was tied up like a present with strong corded rope. A big hug with, “Thank you, Papa!” ceremoniously concluded each set.</font><p><font size="2">The children then playfully stomped around the house wearing their clumsy and boxy homemade ‘shoes’ until it was time to leave for school.</font><p><font size="2">Across the room, still seated in front of the fireplace, this good father watched and wished he could afford real shoes for his young ones. He smiled anyway.</font><p><font size="2">With breakfast and chores finished, the happy children started out into the chilly air, after being covered with woolen hats and coats and mittens, of course. Now, they would be warm- from head to toe! </font><p><em><font size="2">John Gailey, who moved to Kaysville, UT in 1854 with his wife and young children. No matter the weather, the Gailey family children walked four miles to school each day. Years later, John sold a cow, so he could buy his children their first pair of shoes. His eldest daughter was 14 years old at the time.</font></em><p><em><font size="2"><br></font></em></p>Rod Mannhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10241182790476070316noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-696817881234121652.post-61220039307811340322021-12-13T19:29:00.001-07:002022-04-16T20:24:41.734-06:00Highland Traffic Data<font size="2"><font size="2"><a href="http://freedomnotes.com/BlogImages/Highland-Traffic-Data_A35C/2021-12-16-Highland-Traffic_3.jpg"><strong><img width="215" height="137" title="2021-12-16 Highland Traffic" align="left" style="margin: 0px 10px 0px 0px; float: left; display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="2021-12-16 Highland Traffic" src="http://freedomnotes.com/BlogImages/Highland-Traffic-Data_A35C/2021-12-16-Highland-Traffic_4.jpg" border="0"></strong></a><font size="2">This post allows you to access traffic data Highland City has collected from 2016 through 2021 via a Google map or a list of collector and residential roads. Following the lists are sets of comparative charts for roads where multiple traffic counts exist. Each set consists of three charts that compare traffic counts, average speed, and percentage of traffic that is within the speed limit, moderately over the limit, and significantly exceeds the limit.</font></font></font><p><font size="2">If speeding is an issue it is possible that the speed limit is set too low or there that there is an issue with the configuration of the road. The speed most people drive has more to do with their feel of what a safe speed is rather than the posted speed limit. Factors that influence the “feel” include:</font></p><ul><li><font size="2">Lane and shoulder configurations, widths, and presence of curbs</font></li><li><font size="2">Presence of surrounding developments to the street</font></li><li><font size="2">Medians and turn lane configurations</font></li></ul><p><font size="2">At the end of the post are links to information on setting speed limits from the Federal Highway Administration, Institute of Traffic Engineers, and Strong Towns. They all agree with the assessment above.</font></p><p><font size="2"><strong>Google Map with traffic data collection points <br></strong>The red icons show the locations. The “car” icon indicates that tubes were used to collect data while the “WIFI” icon indicates that radar was used. Note, Highland City purchased radar traffic counters early in 2021. Clicking an icon in the map below shows the date(s) data was collected and provides a link to a summary report for each collection. Note, if you click on the view larger map icon in the top right corner of the map a separate map will open up in its own window.</font></p> <a name='more'></a> <p><font size="2"></font></p>
<p><iframe width="550" height="412" src="https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/embed?mid=1KC0OYIUKbXY6ah4EcvNpMhBTsAYRq8z8&ehbc=2E312F"></iframe></p><p><font size="2">Below are links to traffic data organized by road types (collector/residential) and orientation (north/south, east/west). For both road types where there are multiple data collections comparative charts are displayed at the end of this post. For each set of traffic data there are three links:</font></p><ul><li><font size="2"><strong>Charts</strong>: A report that includes a picture showing the location of the traffic counter(s), tabular data that includes the speed limit, the min and max speeds recorded, the 85th percentile speed -- the upper limit of the speed which 85% of the drivers travel (note, this is used as a general guide to setting speed limits), and a set of charts depicting key traffic information.</font></li><li><font size="2"><strong>24 Hour Heat Map</strong>: A color coded table showing the average number of trips for each hour of the day for speed range from 5 MPH to 80+ MPH. Counts representing trips that are less than 5 MPH over the speed limit are colored green, 5 to 10 MPH over the limit are yellow, and 10 MPH or more over the limit are red. This is a tool the police can use on where and when to watch for speeders.</font></li><li><font size="2"><strong>Details</strong>: Link to a Google spreadsheet contain the traffic data along with various analysis. </font></li></ul><p><font size="2">Roads highlighted in <font style="background-color: rgb(179, 255, 179);">green</font> indicate that the 85th percentile speed is less than 10% over the speed limit. Those highlighted in <font style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 179);">yellow</font> have an 85th percentile speed that is between 10% and 25% higher than the limit while for those highlighted in <font style="background-color: rgb(255, 179, 179);">red</font> the difference is greater than 25%.</font></p><h2><br></h2><h2>Collector Roads</h2><p><font size="2">A street which provides both access to property and carries traffic from residential roads to arterial roads (e.g. Alpine Hwy, N. County Blvd, Timpanogos Hwy). These roads generally have a limited number of homes which front them (6800 W, Canal Blvd and Highland Blvd are good examples). The 85th percentile speed (the speed at or below which 85 percent of all vehicles are observed to travel under free-flowing conditions past a monitored point). is a tool that generally can be used to help determine an appropriate speed limit. </font></p><font size="2">
<h3>North/South Collector Road Details</h3><ul><li><font size="2"><font style="background-color: rgb(179, 255, 179);">6000 W @ 9760 N</font> 8/21 to 9/4 2019<br></font><a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/e/2PACX-1vSLF99NDrTatgDW5uS278RTFOROGy0uKrw-E2WrEgwLw3X3JQzZxs3R_Aqq9ZklYHJttNHD8xHOzbI_/pubhtml?gid=913413233&single=true" target="_blank"><font size="2" style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">Charts</font></a><font size="2" style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">, </font><a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/e/2PACX-1vSLF99NDrTatgDW5uS278RTFOROGy0uKrw-E2WrEgwLw3X3JQzZxs3R_Aqq9ZklYHJttNHD8xHOzbI_/pubhtml?gid=943651343&single=true&range=c1:s95" target="_blank"><font size="2"><font style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">24</font> Hour Heat Map</font></a><font size="2">, </font><a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1G3ZClKGCWGtgXiV0tSTZVEgvVtrZAVUNpbqgHNydByM" target="_blank"><font size="2">Details</font></a></li><li><font size="2"><font style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 179);">6000 W @ 11250 N</font> 7/1 to 7/14 2021<br></font><a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/e/2PACX-1vSLCV9LbWVBACnUNF4VRBIAyL6z1fSzshDCL_2WXMF_blXaurFHwJEHN2xUIVN3GbVnUfb32h59lKdJ/pubhtml?gid=913413233&single=true" target="_blank"><font size="2">Charts</font></a><font size="2">, </font><a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/e/2PACX-1vSLCV9LbWVBACnUNF4VRBIAyL6z1fSzshDCL_2WXMF_blXaurFHwJEHN2xUIVN3GbVnUfb32h59lKdJ/pubhtml?gid=1155254636&single=true&range=c1:s95" target="_blank"><font size="2">24 Hour Heat Map</font></a><font size="2">, </font><a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1xd4qMVZpPyFaQb-MuXI_Hazm5s6jAH1Q2QuxSpSjqCw" target="_blank"><font size="2">Details</font></a></li><li><font size="2"><font style="background-color: rgb(255, 179, 179);">6000 W @ 11370 N</font> 7/1 to 7/14 2021<br></font><a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/e/2PACX-1vQFyku6OnhNvYXp6F21OpGtOP3IsicdNYlJ0zwiCM9XzukYz7UDshmucdtJg4_QbH9VoF4Pj8CYSNAU/pubhtml?gid=913413233&single=true" target="_blank"><font size="2">Charts</font></a><font size="2">, <a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/e/2PACX-1vQFyku6OnhNvYXp6F21OpGtOP3IsicdNYlJ0zwiCM9XzukYz7UDshmucdtJg4_QbH9VoF4Pj8CYSNAU/pubhtml?gid=1155254636&single=true&range=c1:s95" target="_blank">24 Hour Heat Map</a></font><font size="2"></font><font size="2">, </font><a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Lm9F9COz9dYXi7qoB3DgFEYBYpkxNsW9lrbpFJREo7U" target="_blank"><font size="2">Details</font></a></li></ul><ul><li><font size="2"><font style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 179);">6800 W @ 9500 N</font> 8/19 to 9/2 2021<br></font><a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/e/2PACX-1vQK4pxlGjgczntmkv5VEUf6fWg2Ljs3J5FCTsT7hyLZFKGda53JmgKKW536T8So39Gx7rYbM5ntOhXI/pubhtml?gid=913413233&single=true" target="_blank"><font size="2">Charts</font></a><font size="2">, <a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/e/2PACX-1vQK4pxlGjgczntmkv5VEUf6fWg2Ljs3J5FCTsT7hyLZFKGda53JmgKKW536T8So39Gx7rYbM5ntOhXI/pubhtml?gid=1155254636&single=true&range=c1:s95" target="_blank">24 Hour Heat Map</a></font><font size="2"></font><font size="2">, </font><a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1R7_kdfftysjsSzmFSeM0DVtX-dEUCfnxWKBkGl8K-IA" target="_blank"><font size="2">Details</font></a></li><li><font size="2"><font style="background-color: rgb(255, 179, 179);">6800 W @ 10250 N</font> 8/19 to 9/2 2021<br></font><a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/e/2PACX-1vSEKBWRGdtLDTPGqVnk6t_MXUWwQn8mTXLKQL17Wb4C_W5YmNQnFr3BqKDyDFElhfQI4VCgL1G6YSoS/pubhtml?gid=913413233&single=true" target="_blank"><font size="2">Charts</font></a><font size="2">, </font><a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/e/2PACX-1vSEKBWRGdtLDTPGqVnk6t_MXUWwQn8mTXLKQL17Wb4C_W5YmNQnFr3BqKDyDFElhfQI4VCgL1G6YSoS/pubhtml?gid=1155254636&single=true&range=c1:s95" target="_blank"><font size="2">24 Hour Heat Map</font></a><font size="2">, </font><a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/13b1rPC6gUxARDhMEQeLc4RLdzYy2MLbr8PkAut5DHak" target="_blank"><font size="2">Details</font></a><br></li><li><font size="2"><font style="background-color: rgb(255, 179, 179);">Beacon Hill Blvd @ 12082 N</font> 9/9 to 9/29 2021<br></font><a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/e/2PACX-1vT1BwLKZ5wkZQN4d0mVRr12R--MJfn4fLfqrz7VDxbSi24PsaGl2RTneLEO8mVPv7zd_k26JEFs_u0g/pubhtml?gid=913413233&single=true" target="_blank"><font size="2">Charts</font></a><font size="2">, </font><a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/e/2PACX-1vT1BwLKZ5wkZQN4d0mVRr12R--MJfn4fLfqrz7VDxbSi24PsaGl2RTneLEO8mVPv7zd_k26JEFs_u0g/pubhtml?gid=1155254636&single=true&range=c1:s95" target="_blank"><font size="2">24 Hour Heat Map</font></a><font size="2">, </font><a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1NXjs932La-mHYDFdeFDR6Kfj5eOmOolu4WBLDX6_dWo" target="_blank"><font size="2">Details</font></a><br></li><li><font size="2"><font style="background-color: rgb(255, 179, 179);">Highland Blvd @ 11880 N</font> 7/14 to 7/28 2021<br></font><a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/e/2PACX-1vQwBTieFsB7j0HaWAGuEVlHsxHCTz9vnuqQ7HE4-mqe4rcRWpMnYdHuuUppQeSGvxedzRHxP6-U4pAn/pubhtml?gid=913413233&single=true" target="_blank">Charts</a><font size="2"></font><font size="2">, </font><a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/e/2PACX-1vQwBTieFsB7j0HaWAGuEVlHsxHCTz9vnuqQ7HE4-mqe4rcRWpMnYdHuuUppQeSGvxedzRHxP6-U4pAn/pubhtml?gid=1155254636&single=true&range=c1:s95" target="_blank">24 Hour Heat Map</a><font size="2"></font><font size="2">, </font><a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1G0fY3jmhKrjYA32cghoC2zbVsn-zsNrcqXthh4vlan0" target="_blank">Details</a><font size="2"></font></li></ul><h3>East/West Collector Road Details</h3><p style="margin-left: 20px;"><strong></strong></p><ul><li><font size="2"><font style="background-color: rgb(255, 179, 179);">9600 N @ 5711 W</font> 6/8 to 6/15 2021<br><a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/e/2PACX-1vTo060RKa1W5ajpyawlMz4PqZFpPDiLIv-EZR80tCUrXrepyBCJoCCChIVj6da9ehb9IEN1YsUxS5Bg/pubhtml?gid=913413233&single=true" target="_blank">Charts</a>, <a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/e/2PACX-1vTo060RKa1W5ajpyawlMz4PqZFpPDiLIv-EZR80tCUrXrepyBCJoCCChIVj6da9ehb9IEN1YsUxS5Bg/pubhtml?gid=1155254636&single=true&range=c1:s95" target="_blank">24 Hour Heat Map</a>, <a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1lfNShMskAz7VgvvpPS5vdvO0hyx9RDiI1Mfvc-6h1JE" target="_blank">Details</a></font></li><li><font size="2"><font style="background-color: rgb(255, 179, 179);">9600 N @ 5900 W</font> 7/16 to 7/30 2019<br><a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/e/2PACX-1vTUEkrahBTCXl2tOIzRt_-J1cDj_kyLyTeeCr5O5Mf5_5WR8AzwfAC6ODvgAJ_qS8gQ4hKXa4ucIDlz/pubhtml?gid=913413233&single=true" target="_blank">Charts</a>, <a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/e/2PACX-1vTUEkrahBTCXl2tOIzRt_-J1cDj_kyLyTeeCr5O5Mf5_5WR8AzwfAC6ODvgAJ_qS8gQ4hKXa4ucIDlz/pubhtml?gid=406477639&single=true&range=c1:s95" target="_blank">24 Hour Heat Map</a>, <a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1U0vX_9L9QRL1oZCFEc90_Fyv3N1XBVCvhi4lHE74Q_8" target="_blank">Details</a></font></li><li><font size="2"><font style="background-color: rgb(255, 179, 179);">9600 N @ 6599 W</font> 6/8 to 6/15 2021<br><a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/e/2PACX-1vT6-vceR5E6g0PXFFzgAVimHnHDZL2H9UT5wYQHoJcqi7jJnF840JbaNVNEKGTwauqpxkPC1uXbLJED/pubhtml?gid=913413233&single=true" target="_blank">Charts</a>, <a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/e/2PACX-1vT6-vceR5E6g0PXFFzgAVimHnHDZL2H9UT5wYQHoJcqi7jJnF840JbaNVNEKGTwauqpxkPC1uXbLJED/pubhtml?gid=1155254636&single=true&range=c1:s95" target="_blank">24 Hour Heat Map</a>, <a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1EBbEJyWRLOfZ68TYjG_TNb3BQxJEy_mDBLvCgcJ6M5c" target="_blank">Details</a></font></li></ul><ul><li><font size="2"><font style="background-color: rgb(179, 255, 179);">10400 N @ 5750 W</font> 8/19 to 9/5 2019<br><a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/e/2PACX-1vQ-pfltjqnFlK6ES_qaGqeINMyoc7z6JBygcjC1u_5i74Aq6PPklkkLR1x3JhTsZv3EUgJAVVPqX5KE/pubhtml?gid=913413233&single=true" target="_blank">Charts</a>, <a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/e/2PACX-1vQ-pfltjqnFlK6ES_qaGqeINMyoc7z6JBygcjC1u_5i74Aq6PPklkkLR1x3JhTsZv3EUgJAVVPqX5KE/pubhtml?gid=2041201311&single=true&range=c1:s95" target="_blank">24 Hour Heat Map</a>, <a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1zUGIRF-d5Jb21auG9BsKLyYteaB1hrmqqKx_rWiMwEY" target="_blank">Details</a></font></li><li><font size="2"><font style="background-color: rgb(255, 179, 179);">10400 N @ 6580 W</font> 8/13 to 8/29 2018<br><a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/e/2PACX-1vRyilZswF3rztfYwqdaftT-Ydso-gXrP8woOvbEcBgsmEltRDq7WVlCyFbIPtUF2BJL1Kh37BffZVYt/pubhtml?gid=913413233&single=true" target="_blank">Charts</a>, <a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/e/2PACX-1vRyilZswF3rztfYwqdaftT-Ydso-gXrP8woOvbEcBgsmEltRDq7WVlCyFbIPtUF2BJL1Kh37BffZVYt/pubhtml?gid=924673374&single=true&range=c1:s95" target="_blank">24 Hour Heat Map</a>, <a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1GWmGaS3xOeScNqx1_SwbtXerTO_nZrg5HP2hR_Y8FB8" target="_blank">Details</a><br></font></li><li><font size="2"><font style="background-color: rgb(255, 179, 179);">11800 N @ 6475 W</font> 7/14 to 7/28 2021<br><a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/e/2PACX-1vSsryQmknadf8VHu72W7l0zRGhhtVakK1nAtsZQ_fKTk4TBWKBdNJjYU7yJotVymNFw1dzAnZH4R154/pubhtml?gid=913413233&single=true" target="_blank">Charts</a>, <a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/e/2PACX-1vSsryQmknadf8VHu72W7l0zRGhhtVakK1nAtsZQ_fKTk4TBWKBdNJjYU7yJotVymNFw1dzAnZH4R154/pubhtml?gid=1155254636&single=true&range=c1:s95" target="_blank">24 Hour Heat Map</a>, <a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1NYPAAFM2a7Ekm1vIBp5O4vtq34Q-wtOVksp0DqGrhvw/" target="_blank">Details</a></font></li></ul><ul><li><font size="2"><font style="background-color: rgb(255, 179, 179);">Canal Blvd @ 4870 W</font> 6/16 to 6/30 2021<br><a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/e/2PACX-1vRiZo0V_MTlb_zbMxcaCgwWmsJnwYSpe7eF1DK2GcCdbR0psxf1ReBQnNkl4NF3lVSN84oSGcHeofI6/pubhtml?gid=913413233&single=true" target="_blank">Charts</a>, <a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/e/2PACX-1vRiZo0V_MTlb_zbMxcaCgwWmsJnwYSpe7eF1DK2GcCdbR0psxf1ReBQnNkl4NF3lVSN84oSGcHeofI6/pubhtml?gid=1155254636&single=true&range=c1:s95" target="_blank">24 Hour Heat Map</a>, <a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1sQPa9HzjfZqeT987Hz-v1ZClJIM2QNF4oa6vbnu4W2c" target="_blank">Details</a></font></li><li><font size="2"><font style="background-color: rgb(255, 179, 179);">Canal Blvd @ 4870 W</font> 10/14 to 10/28 2021<br><a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/e/2PACX-1vTU5Hk-J-3KTIrQGuPR7UQjY26r02qH23iX7ONH44kvmW-cVSg5DiaJ3E63rHMgQpE64RIXN1YXTr0L/pubhtml?gid=913413233&single=true" target="_blank">Charts</a>, <a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/e/2PACX-1vTU5Hk-J-3KTIrQGuPR7UQjY26r02qH23iX7ONH44kvmW-cVSg5DiaJ3E63rHMgQpE64RIXN1YXTr0L/pubhtml?gid=1155254636&single=true&range=c1:s95" target="_blank">24 Hour Heat Map</a>, <a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/16VTCnmH52LFRsH4-u2C0y8zvz10Ee5HJOhIDuLN7304" target="_blank">Details</a></font></li><li><font size="2"><font style="background-color: rgb(255, 179, 179);">Canal Blvd @ 5288 W</font> 6/16 to 6/30 2021<br><a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/e/2PACX-1vSXmvUYTXiuMOQ7RGi8ZABcpy9rKJTEhcHWJ9OnFkaVPLGAIaMSa7_PhuEOdyaEmUqIwIILa_693VZ8/pubhtml?gid=913413233&single=true" target="_blank">Charts</a>, <a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/e/2PACX-1vSXmvUYTXiuMOQ7RGi8ZABcpy9rKJTEhcHWJ9OnFkaVPLGAIaMSa7_PhuEOdyaEmUqIwIILa_693VZ8/pubhtml?gid=1155254636&single=true&range=c1:s95" target="_blank">24 Hour Heat Map</a>, <a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1sf6d0sIHThEQt2xxFZT8xsTdhSuEH8gS80xQl0RR4hM" target="_blank">Details</a></font></li><li><font size="2"><font style="background-color: rgb(255, 179, 179);">Canal Blvd @ 5288 W</font> 10/14 to 10/28 2021<br><a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/e/2PACX-1vRxjku92-db7rEMinuw4cMBbwY0I9pJC7VOaGRcHSRJuSHvvu_PKeZ9m-kSOXa_77ZlUzYKqqjjmjhu/pubhtml?gid=913413233&single=true" target="_blank">Charts</a>, <a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/e/2PACX-1vRxjku92-db7rEMinuw4cMBbwY0I9pJC7VOaGRcHSRJuSHvvu_PKeZ9m-kSOXa_77ZlUzYKqqjjmjhu/pubhtml?gid=1155254636&single=true&range=c1:s95" target="_blank">24 Hour Heat Map</a>, <a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1TaP92FDEGXG8tnga_GI1Er6nBb1jSA6wCVlCEwdKFGs" target="_blank">Details</a></font></li></ul><ul><li><font size="2"><font style="background-color: rgb(179, 255, 179);">Canal Blvd @ 5625 W</font> 9/10 tp 9/26 2019<br><a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/e/2PACX-1vTHjpmB9WUPWkgIsf4NIJrn86jD6yPuyac0coeAbdIqmUw95Kd4S70eVhcWqvw85ZpzePNhrw6-oKLi/pubhtml?gid=913413233&single=true" target="_blank">Charts</a>, <a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/e/2PACX-1vTHjpmB9WUPWkgIsf4NIJrn86jD6yPuyac0coeAbdIqmUw95Kd4S70eVhcWqvw85ZpzePNhrw6-oKLi/pubhtml?gid=245911694&single=true&range=c1:s95" target="_blank">24 Hour Heat Map</a>, <a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1xNZKR3TftOHQ_8UvsXnn-4hFeqrHPkZtWzxGzhoynSI" target="_blank">Details</a></font></li><li><font size="2"><font style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 179);">Canal Blvd @ 5670/5730 W</font> 5/28 to 6/11 2019<br><a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/e/2PACX-1vTgk523HdAhaAwFV9GncM0spXZYh_vWbpoq5HgePv7_ESRS4fNLsFqCyateQ-ysdyKz1Ou5Uoq3r8KZ/pubhtml?gid=913413233&single=true" target="_blank">Charts</a>, <a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/e/2PACX-1vTgk523HdAhaAwFV9GncM0spXZYh_vWbpoq5HgePv7_ESRS4fNLsFqCyateQ-ysdyKz1Ou5Uoq3r8KZ/pubhtml?gid=1953428425&single=true&range=c1:s95" target="_blank">24 Hour Heat Map</a>, <a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1jcUg6Y8bLR5U_plQ1slZ7fsH9ARnShnTiSG9l8QfMrA" target="_blank">Details</a></font></li><li><font size="2"><font style="background-color: rgb(255, 179, 179);">Canal Blvd @ 5750 W</font> 5/5 to 5/15 2021<br><a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/e/2PACX-1vS1QcDamInRGNrQqIJ0LG4OvS8P7kGs6AqbuY_4SUhJ_FHi6R95NdyDI5RCycTTpvSNAaIiGlb9d3JU/pubhtml?gid=913413233&single=true" target="_blank">Charts</a>, <a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/e/2PACX-1vS1QcDamInRGNrQqIJ0LG4OvS8P7kGs6AqbuY_4SUhJ_FHi6R95NdyDI5RCycTTpvSNAaIiGlb9d3JU/pubhtml?gid=1155254636&single=true&range=c1:S95" target="_blank">24 Hour Heat Map</a>, <a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/19G3hb-RV2fwe0sN_E_ub_P9PMzDzNnYjVMn0ousHoiM" target="_blank">Details</a></font></li><li><font size="2"><font style="background-color: rgb(179, 255, 179);">Canal Blvd @ 5750 W</font> 5/15 to 5/20 2021<br><a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/e/2PACX-1vSs_-nzA7ET5h_x-h48xDGjwP7ru3Gd3s-qGMWsZWsyfuM6G3YIyaQXJdZ9p5NSU6Le-d1xzt4k7ZW5/pubhtml?gid=913413233&single=true" target="_blank">Charts</a>, <a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/e/2PACX-1vSs_-nzA7ET5h_x-h48xDGjwP7ru3Gd3s-qGMWsZWsyfuM6G3YIyaQXJdZ9p5NSU6Le-d1xzt4k7ZW5/pubhtml?gid=1155254636&single=true&range=c1:s95" target="_blank">24 Hour Heat Map</a>, <a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1v1q4xhU5yGD_WBBefu6dKHWlfkYPS9pKU4WMU5_B1rY" target="_blank">Details</a></font></li><li><font size="2"><font style="background-color: rgb(179, 255, 179);">Canal Blvd @ 5775 W</font> 10/24 to 11/17 2017<br><a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/e/2PACX-1vRopuzVCGXj9AhfTXdccnkZMOtMZKNBGXz3b24Yt2bn2XePHT-inzoZJKnL3BdQzbbxbO5GUHcfqbRR/pubhtml?gid=913413233&single=true" target="_blank">Charts</a>, <a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/e/2PACX-1vRopuzVCGXj9AhfTXdccnkZMOtMZKNBGXz3b24Yt2bn2XePHT-inzoZJKnL3BdQzbbxbO5GUHcfqbRR/pubhtml?gid=1406933078&single=true&range=c1:s95" target="_blank">24 Hour Heat Map</a>, <a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1epBcTyH8ap-PhwLv5GcERg54t6i3f5JLDI_QgqzB0C0" target="_blank">Details</a><br></font></li><li><font size="2"><font style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 179);">Madison Ave @ 6730 W</font> 7/28 to 8/11 2021<br></font><a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/e/2PACX-1vRZs2HhryPyPkyT-eXdcGfOU_6m2Y0zv0LbjmWcRHrshKDHBamGcWHcDUHUS42Ysg_1jFke7Sk1JaEl/pubhtml?gid=913413233&single=true" target="_blank"><font size="2">Charts</font></a><font size="2">, </font><a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/e/2PACX-1vRZs2HhryPyPkyT-eXdcGfOU_6m2Y0zv0LbjmWcRHrshKDHBamGcWHcDUHUS42Ysg_1jFke7Sk1JaEl/pubhtml?gid=1155254636&single=true&range=c1:s95" target="_blank"><font size="2">24 Hour Heat Map</font></a><font size="2">, </font><a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/15h-F2w5M2k4TojmFgRx6E8EdbxEZdRMRzRWX0YnnRxw" target="_blank"><font size="2">Details</font></a></li></ul><h2><br>Residential Roads</h2><p><font size="2">A street whose primary function is to provide access to residential properties for motorized vehicles, bicycles and pedestrians. In Highland residential roads normally have a speed limit of 25 MPH. If the 85th percentile speed is significantly higher than this enforcement may be needed or a speed feedback sign may help. Note, experience has shown that enforcement has a temporary impact.</font></p><p><h3>North/South Residential Road Details</h3>
<ul><li><font size="2"><font style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 179);">5500 W @ 11042 N</font> 10/16 to 10/29 2019</font></li><font size="2"><a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/e/2PACX-1vQlziF_wpWVFVga2We810HtGjfNwKoYIjyo-_jPTahXvoQ83ML0BGo2_1Q2r04J0zMDu1paLaQvz3Th/pubhtml?gid=913413233&single=true" target="_blank">Charts</a></font><font size="2">, </font><a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/e/2PACX-1vQlziF_wpWVFVga2We810HtGjfNwKoYIjyo-_jPTahXvoQ83ML0BGo2_1Q2r04J0zMDu1paLaQvz3Th/pubhtml?gid=1155254636&single=true&range=c1:s95" target="_blank">24 Hour Heat Map</a><font size="2"></font><font size="2">, <a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1EBmCMS75Xo2PJodbzE1afoNv4O7-H5_8IM0oP5_9obQ" target="_blank">Details</a></font><font size="2"></font><br><li><font size="2"><font style="background-color: rgb(255, 179, 179);">5500 W @ 11060 N</font> 5/5 to 5/20 2021</font></li><font size="2"><a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/e/2PACX-1vQ-uzyiPEKbWwc6XFTOjvqqea-6na_dCAr1_82wJeCE5bRuOTCgT1u1RHUntC83drMg5sEl0dp-tMaC/pubhtml?gid=913413233&single=true" target="_blank">Charts</a></font><font size="2">, </font><a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/e/2PACX-1vQ-uzyiPEKbWwc6XFTOjvqqea-6na_dCAr1_82wJeCE5bRuOTCgT1u1RHUntC83drMg5sEl0dp-tMaC/pubhtml?gid=1155254636&single=true&range=c1:s95" target="_blank">24 Hour Heat Map</a><font size="2"></font><font size="2">, </font><a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1q5F3ZS4qGuS-juqHyy3epL7vKFWvzW9pihq69gKjlts" target="_blank">Details</a><font size="2"></font><br><li><font size="2"><font style="background-color: rgb(255, 179, 179);">5500 W @ 11060 N</font> 11/1 to 11/15 2021</font></li><font size="2"><a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/e/2PACX-1vQatPzYkssjqTgQdVNlUEuHggvmYNZ7MJRLW16VJaechRQLTeD92ThFyeLSXqgrZ9JnxWvYuQVmrxFO/pubhtml?gid=913413233&single=true" target="_blank">Charts</a></font><font size="2">, <a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/e/2PACX-1vQatPzYkssjqTgQdVNlUEuHggvmYNZ7MJRLW16VJaechRQLTeD92ThFyeLSXqgrZ9JnxWvYuQVmrxFO/pubhtml?gid=1155254636&single=true&range=c1:s95" target="_blank">24 Hour Heat Map</a></font><font size="2"></font><font size="2">, <a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/10OaTH2fZq1SRw6EFsBqvdFThxF_suCaZeVbssdet6kY" target="_blank">Details</a></font><font size="2"></font><br><li><font size="2"><font style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 179);">5500 W @ 11100 N</font> 7/23 to 8/6 2020</font></li><font size="2"><a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/e/2PACX-1vTwDz09htoKQAQGA59yBmGUjGDKAQlp-ZGbT2jbR_QgiKbxA8SXeSITeb-ovFJRJfKzQ6g_4hm_xNbT/pubhtml?gid=913413233&single=true" target="_blank">Charts</a></font><font size="2">, <a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/e/2PACX-1vTwDz09htoKQAQGA59yBmGUjGDKAQlp-ZGbT2jbR_QgiKbxA8SXeSITeb-ovFJRJfKzQ6g_4hm_xNbT/pubhtml?gid=1155254636&single=true&range=c1:s95" target="_blank">24 Hour Heat Map</a></font><font size="2"></font><font size="2">, </font><a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1sSCgyDDacHZ_3Qfn4dB0O7XOBD08_e2kWjCigd5DCa8" target="_blank">Details</a><br><li><font size="2"><font style="background-color: rgb(255, 179, 179);">5600 W @ 11050/11165 N</font> 11/21 to 11/16 2021<br><a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/e/2PACX-1vRDv19NbdIGSWHvub00lIeWkOEveVe4ym9E4LcmX3-aLXhobbhfOmmJv3crpxZjKT6LWtT0uwgZQ-dH/pubhtml?gid=913413233&single=true" target="_blank">Charts</a><font size="2">, <a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/e/2PACX-1vRDv19NbdIGSWHvub00lIeWkOEveVe4ym9E4LcmX3-aLXhobbhfOmmJv3crpxZjKT6LWtT0uwgZQ-dH/pubhtml?gid=1155254636&single=true&range=c1:s95" target="_blank">24 Hour Heat Map</a></font><font size="2"></font><font size="2">, </font><a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1ceZ2gpY5VVhRi0Oh7QRZe234PpggmyWp4MkG82k-nTE" target="_blank">Details</a><br></font></li><li><font size="2"><font color="#000000" style="background-color: rgb(179, 255, 179);">Cyprus Dr @ 11978 N</font> 9/9 to 9/30 2021<br><a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/e/2PACX-1vQ6rEsmsBuWm7MO4GIAe28yEqBcPbOWnpvOolqCgZtCWQ9opC1R61-ESJCSkBsVLvFocmlfuf0OwIAR/pubhtml?gid=913413233&single=true" target="_blank">Charts</a><font size="2"></font><font size="2">, </font><a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/e/2PACX-1vQ6rEsmsBuWm7MO4GIAe28yEqBcPbOWnpvOolqCgZtCWQ9opC1R61-ESJCSkBsVLvFocmlfuf0OwIAR/pubhtml?gid=1155254636&single=true&range=c1:s95" target="_blank">24 Hour Heat Map</a><font size="2"></font><font size="2">, </font><a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1wNGkuRNrl0Z72mIOym0eVirhqRhWF8BpKN6nuUNNJSk" target="_blank">Details</a><br></font></li><li><font size="2"><font style="background-color: rgb(255, 179, 179);">Light House Dr @ 12245 N</font> 11/22 to 12/6 2021<br><a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/e/2PACX-1vR-_OblJDRTSopG3-7K3oPgq5W9IFxPcflxyfRpXDBN7H7jYmR3w2tFq4SG_7XGyb0h6rqLl2CQNB8r/pubhtml?gid=913413233&single=true" target="_blank">Charts</a><font size="2"></font><font size="2">, </font><a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/e/2PACX-1vR-_OblJDRTSopG3-7K3oPgq5W9IFxPcflxyfRpXDBN7H7jYmR3w2tFq4SG_7XGyb0h6rqLl2CQNB8r/pubhtml?gid=1155254636&single=true&range=c1:s95" target="_blank">24 Hour Heat Map</a><font size="2"></font><font size="2">, </font><a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1j-TSx1lsAjHy2T6QmtzCm1Pls_wCNbYo5olKAHJSmkU" target="_blank">Details</a><br></font></li><li><font size="2"><font style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 179);">Timberline Dr @ 12244 N</font> 11/22 to 12/6 2021<br><a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/e/2PACX-1vSyvfQK0RvMdEsskIPZrlGaOJJie-dXK624ORPytoM6pxL7GknPCyEW-zqae43r_vdUc4wVPXo1ejyp/pubhtml?gid=913413233&single=true" target="_blank">Charts</a><font size="2"></font><font size="2">, </font><a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/e/2PACX-1vSyvfQK0RvMdEsskIPZrlGaOJJie-dXK624ORPytoM6pxL7GknPCyEW-zqae43r_vdUc4wVPXo1ejyp/pubhtml?gid=1155254636&single=true&single=true&range=c1:s95" target="_blank">24 Hour Heat Map</a><font size="2"></font><font size="2">, </font><a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1ICAuMBvQ4svcws_y9iRLHDhJLz4UzNEVpi8wlvDkQKg" target="_blank">Details</a><font size="2"></font></font></li></ul><h3>East/West Residential Road Details</h3><ul><li><font size="2"><font style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 179);">10250 N @ 6526/6554 W</font> 9/23 to 10/8 2020<br></font><a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/e/2PACX-1vTKpUL6jzpw_Eo2rPaLK4CxbV84FkyG-iA_redSsGH8EUOC_8acGBVJp-RUGCPG1aTEL7sXLmFNrnBB/pubhtml?gid=913413233&single=true" target="_blank"><font size="2">Charts</font></a><font size="2">, </font><a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/e/2PACX-1vTKpUL6jzpw_Eo2rPaLK4CxbV84FkyG-iA_redSsGH8EUOC_8acGBVJp-RUGCPG1aTEL7sXLmFNrnBB/pubhtml?gid=1155254636&single=true&range=c1:s95" target="_blank"><font size="2">24 Hour Heat Map</font></a><font size="2">, </font><a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Z4GFiT-iyGogUdA4TcOEg1d9T9c5So90NTjmvKzOq8g/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank"><font size="2">Details</font></a></li><li><font size="2"><font style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 179);">10250 N @ 6650 W</font> 7/28 to 8/11 2021<br></font><a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/e/2PACX-1vTfGOvjH9zB6z0RNiBie1D8ce-EM7X9qAh9dLzBTakZ2x9UJeQVvh08pvVhW2JWpK28TRG5pQ5vTv75/pubhtml?gid=913413233&single=true" target="_blank"><font size="2">Charts</font></a><font size="2">, </font><a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/e/2PACX-1vTfGOvjH9zB6z0RNiBie1D8ce-EM7X9qAh9dLzBTakZ2x9UJeQVvh08pvVhW2JWpK28TRG5pQ5vTv75/pubhtml?gid=1155254636&single=true&range=c1:s95" target="_blank"><font size="2">24 Hour Heat Map</font></a><font size="2">, </font><a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1-fq0Ay0byJYClUUrpfFKBuyw2novpi6LPiFh4dkZQz0/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank"><font size="2">Details</font></a><br></li></ul><br><p>
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<ul style="margin-left: -20px;"><li><font size="2">A report on pressurized irrigation usage for 2021.</font></li><li><font size="2">An ordinance to govern the use of the recently passed Park Tax. </font></li><li><font size="2">Approval of a contract to drill a new deeper (1,200 ft) culinary water well adjacent to an existing well that is underperforming.</font></li><li><font size="2">Continued discussion on the disposal of open space property.</font></li></ul> <a name='more'></a> <a name="more"></a>
<p><font size="2">This meeting will be held at city hall but we will also stream it on our YouTube channel (</font><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC290S6CxDkJrzjNJ0zn9cSg/videos" target="_blank"><font size="2">click here</font></a><font size="2"> to watch). </font></p> <a name="more"></a> <p><font size="2">You can find an abbreviated meeting agenda. The complete agenda (160 pages) which includes the staff reports associated with each item can be accessed by </font><a href="https://www.highlandcity.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_12072021-721" target="_blank"><font size="2">clicking here</font></a><font size="2">.</font></p><p><p><center><font size="3"><strong><hr>Highland City Council Agenda<br></strong></font><font size="2"><strong>Tuesday, Dec, 7th 2021<br></strong>6:00 PM executive (closed) session<br>and 7:00 pm council meeting</font></center><div align="justify"><font size="2"><br><font size="2">The meeting will be broadcast on <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC290S6CxDkJrzjNJ0zn9cSg/videos" target="_blank"><font size="2">YouTube Live</font></a>. For those not attending, comments may be emailed to <font size="2"></font><a><font size="2">council@highlandcity.org</font></a>. Please let us know if you wish them to be read during the public comment portion of the meeting.</font></font></div><p align="left"><font size="2"><em>The time and listed at the end of agenda items is my guess as to the start time of this item.</em><br></font></p><p><font size="2"></font></p><font size="2"><hr></font><p><font size="2"><strong>6:00 PM WORK SESSION: </strong></font></p><p><font size="2"></font><p><font size="2">The City Council enter into closed session to discuss pending or reasonably imminent litigation, and the purchase, exchange, or lease of real property, as provided by <a href="https://le.utah.gov/xcode/Title52/Chapter4/52-4-S205.html?v=C52-4-S205_2021031620210316" target="_blank">Utah Code Annotated §52-4-205</a>. </font></p><hr><p><font size="2"><strong>7:00 PM REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING: </strong></font></p><ol style="margin-left: -30px;"><li><p><font size="2"><strong>UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC APPEARANCES</strong> 7:05 PM<br>Time has been set aside for the public to express their ideas, concerns, and comments. Comments are limited to 3 minutes. Note, there may be a large number of residents commenting on Blue Bison fencing their property in Draper. If you plan to comment on this issue please ensure that your remarks are differentiated from previous comments or simply state I agree with the those who previously commented. </font></p></li><li><p><font size="2"><strong>RECOGNITION ITEMS </strong>7:30 PM</font></p></li><ol type="a" style="margin-left: -30px;"><li><div align="justify"><font size="2"><strong>Mayor Recognition Awards<br></strong>The mayor will be presenting awards to residents who have contributed in a significant way to Highland City.</font></div></li><li><div align="justify"><font size="2"><strong>Recognition Award for the Mayor<br></strong>Mayor Elect Kurt Ostler will thank the mayor for his years of service to Highland.<!--StartFragment--></font></div></li></ol>
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<p><font size="2"><strong>PRESENTATIONS </strong>7:45 PM</font></p></li>
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<li><div align="justify"><font size="2"><strong>Parks<br></strong>Parks Superintendent Josh Castleberry will report on the status of parks and open space maintenance for the 2021 growing season.</font></div></li><li><font size="2"><strong>Pressurized Irrigation<br></strong>Assistant Public Works Director Jeff Murdoch will present an update to the City Council regarding the 2021 pressurized irrigation water usage.</font></li>
<li><font size="2"><strong>Youth Council</strong><br>A member of the Highland City Youth Council will report on their activities and service during the last month.</font></li><li><font size="2"><strong>Traffic Data</strong><br>I will be reviewing with the council a unified approach to sharing traffic information with the public. We have collected traffic data on 13 roads at 26 locations. Here are sample reports from a recent collection on Canal Blvd.<br><br>This report shows the location of the radar counter, summarizes key traffic info in a table, and then highlights important data in a variety of charts. <br><iframe width="550" height="400" src="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/e/2PACX-1vRxjku92-db7rEMinuw4cMBbwY0I9pJC7VOaGRcHSRJuSHvvu_PKeZ9m-kSOXa_77ZlUzYKqqjjmjhu/pubhtml?gid=913413233&single=true&widget=false&headers=false&chrome=false"></iframe><br>The “heat map” below shows the average number of trips at the indicated speed ranges for each hour of the day. Trips that 5 MPH over the speed limit or less are green, 5 to 10 MPH over the limit are yellow, and 10 MPH or more over the limit are red. Note, the police department has access to this information and can use it to determine where and when to look for speeders.<br><iframe width="550" height="600" src="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/e/2PACX-1vRxjku92-db7rEMinuw4cMBbwY0I9pJC7VOaGRcHSRJuSHvvu_PKeZ9m-kSOXa_77ZlUzYKqqjjmjhu/pubhtml?gid=1155254636&single=true&widget=false&headers=false&chrome=false"></iframe></font></li></ol><li><p><font size="2"><strong>CONSENT ITEMS</strong> 8:30 PM <br>Items on the consent agenda are of a routine nature or have been previously studied by the City Council. They are intended to be acted upon in one motion. Council members may pull items from consent if they would like them considered separately.</font></p></li><ol type="a" style="margin-left: -30px;"><li><div align="justify"><font size="2"><strong>Approval of Council Meeting Minutes for Oct 19th and Nov 16th </strong><em>Administrative<br></em><strong> </strong>On Nov 16th we certified the election results – <a href="https://mannkindperspectives.blogspot.com/2021/11/2021-highland-city-general-election.html" target="_blank">click here</a> to review the results. </font></div></li><li><div align="justify"><font size="2"><strong>Action: Award Contract for the Murdock Irrigation Pump Station & Pheasant Hollow Sewer Lift Station </strong><em>Administrative<br></em>City Council will consider a request to approve a bid to Nelson Brothers for $2,877,000.90 for the construction of the Murdock Irrigation Pump Station and Pheasant Hollow Sewer Lift Station Projects and authorize the City Administrator and City Recorder to execute the necessary contract documents for the project.<ul style="margin-left: -30px;"><li><p>The Murdock Irrigation Pump Station is a planned new facility we will
be adding to our Pressurized Irrigation system. It will be located on on North County Blvd near the Murdock Canal Trail crossing. It will help us meet the city’s growing demand for PI. Budgeted cost: 1,314,868.</p></li><li>The Pheasant Hollow Lift station upgrade. This a planned upgrade that is needed to support the development (Ridgeview) south of Lone Peak HS. Budgeted cost: $1,562,133</li></ul></font></div></li><li><div align="justify"><font size="2"><a name="_Hlk71838685"></a><a name="_Hlk499785077"></a><strong>Resolution: Highland Blvd – Intent To Annex </strong><em>Legislative<br></em>This resolution will confirm our intent to annex section of Highland Blvd that was not previously incorporated in the city. <br><a href="http://freedomnotes.com/BlogImages/Highland-City-Council-Preview_D305/2021-12-07-Highland-Blvd-Annexation_3.png"><img width="500" height="446" title="2021-12-07 Highland Blvd Annexation" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="2021-12-07 Highland Blvd Annexation" src="http://freedomnotes.com/BlogImages/Highland-City-Council-Preview_D305/2021-12-07-Highland-Blvd-Annexation_thumb_3.png" border="0"></a><br></font></div></li><li><div align="justify"><font size="2"><font size="2"><strong>Plat Amendment: Peck Hollow Plat B Lot 2 Amended (PA-21-11)</strong><em></em>. <em>Administrative<br></em>The City Council will consider a request by Ezra Lee Design + Build on behalf of Vess Pearson to amend the Peck Hollow Plat B subdivision to combine Lot 2 with a portion of the property behind 6387 W 9600 N.<br><a href="http://freedomnotes.com/BlogImages/Highland-City-Council-Preview_D305/image_3.png"><img width="498" height="412" title="image" style="margin: 6px 0px 0px; border: 0px currentcolor; border-image: none; display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="image" src="http://freedomnotes.com/BlogImages/Highland-City-Council-Preview_D305/image_thumb_3.png" border="0"></a><br><a href="http://freedomnotes.com/BlogImages/Highland-City-Council-Preview_D305/image_4.png"><img width="499" height="427" title="image" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="image" src="http://freedomnotes.com/BlogImages/Highland-City-Council-Preview_D305/image_thumb_4.png" border="0"></a><br></font></font></div></li><li><div align="justify"><font size="2"><font size="2"><strong>Resolution/Action: Disposal of Equipment from Public Works Department </strong><em>Administrative<br></em><font size="2"><font size="2">Staff is requesting that the City Council approve the surplus sale of a utility dump truck bed from the Highland City Public Works fleet. The disposal will not take place until after Jan 1, 2022.<br><a href="http://freedomnotes.com/BlogImages/Highland-City-Council-Preview_D305/image_5.png"><img width="499" height="374" title="image" style="margin: 6px 0px; display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="image" src="http://freedomnotes.com/BlogImages/Highland-City-Council-Preview_D305/image_thumb_5.png" border="0"></a></font></font></font></font></div></li><li><div align="justify"><font size="2"><font size="2"><font size="2"><font size="2"><strong>Voter Participation Areas</strong> <em>Administrative<br></em>City Council will consider reaffirming the City’s Voter Participation Areas until updated Areas are available for the purpose of signature collection for initiatives and referendums as required in <a href="https://le.utah.gov/xcode/Title20A/Chapter7/20A-7-S401.3.html?v=C20A-7-S401.3_2019051420190514" target="_blank">Utah Code 20A-7-401.3</a>. <p>During the 2019 Legislative General Session, HB 119 was passed. This bill required the
creation of Voter Participation Areas which play a role in any initiatives or referendum
that are filed. These Areas are not precincts, but do follow precinct lines. For our size of a
City, state law requires that we make 4 Areas out of our 10 precincts. Beginning in 2020,
any initiative or referendum filed in Highland needs to obtain legal signatures equal to
11.5% of the number of active voters in the City and 11.5% of the number of active voters
in at least 75% of the City's Voter Participation Areas.<br><br>
As Highland is a fourth-class City, we were required to adopt these Voter Participation
Areas prior to 2020, which the Council did on October 15, 2019. The state law also
requires to the City to again adopt Areas prior to 2022 as new census and precinct data
can be taken into account.<br><a href="http://freedomnotes.com/BlogImages/Highland-City-Council-Preview_D305/image_6.png"><img width="502" height="647" title="image" style="margin: 7px 0px 0px; display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="image" src="http://freedomnotes.com/BlogImages/Highland-City-Council-Preview_D305/image_thumb_6.png" border="0"></a></p></font></font></font></font></div></li></ol><li><div align="justify"><font size="2"><strong>PUBLIC HEARING/ORDINANCE: RIGHT-OF-WAY VACATION – MILLERS ACRE SUBDIVISION PLAT B </strong><em>Legislative</em> 9:00 PM<br>The City Council will hold a public hearing and consider a request by Highland City to vacate approximately 1,385 square feet of right-of-way in the Millers Acre Subdivision Plat B. <p>When the developer of Spruce Subdivision Plat G had to continue the road west, the
property owner to the north was not agreeable toward selling any property to the
developer for the road. The developer had to then adjust the direction of the road to avoid
this property owner’s land. This adjustment created a portion of right-of-way that would
no longer be used as part of the roadway.<br><a href="http://freedomnotes.com/BlogImages/Highland-City-Council-Preview_D305/image_7.png"><img width="519" height="297" title="image" style="margin: 6px 0px 0px; display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="image" src="http://freedomnotes.com/BlogImages/Highland-City-Council-Preview_D305/image_thumb_7.png" border="0"></a></p></font></div></li><li><p><font size="2"><font size="2"><strong>PUBLIC HEARING/ORDINANCE: GENERAL PLAN TEXT AMENDMENT – TRANSPORTATION </strong><em>Legislative </em>9:15 PM<br></font></font><p><font size="2"><font size="2"></font></font><p><p><font size="2"><font size="2">The Highland City General Plan was adopted in 2008 and included a Transportation
Element. State law requires each city to have a section of their general plan that
addresses transportation and traffic circulation and identifies major transportation
options and connections. <a href="https://le.utah.gov/xcode/Title10/Chapter9A/10-9a-S403.html?v=C10-9a-S403_2021051920210528" target="_blank">Utah Code § 10-9a-403(2)(a)(ii)</a>. State law also provides, “After
the legislative body has adopted a general plan, no street, park, or other public way,
ground, place, or space, no publicly owned building or structure, and no public utility,
whether publicly or privately owned, may be constructed or authorized until and unless it
conforms to the current general plan.” Utah Code § 10-9a-406. Accordingly, ensuring that
the Transportation Element of the City’s General Plan remains current and reflects City
policy is crucial for future development and planning.</font></font></p><font size="2"><font size="2">The proposed amendment to the transportation element of the City’s General Plan
ensures that the General Plan conforms to the Council’s adopted policy regarding external,
inter-city road connections by limiting future external, inter-city connections to those that
are already identified in the City’s general plan or those that meet the
standards described the City’s municipal code.</font></font></li><li><p><font size="2"><strong>RESOLUTION: ADOPTION OF THE DESIGNATION OF DISPOSABLE PROPERTIES </strong><em>Legislative </em>9:30 PM<br><font size="2">The City Council will review and discuss the open space requests that were deferred on November 9th, 2021. The City Council will also consider the adoption of a resolution designating specific parcels of public real property as orphan parcels that may be disposed of. Here is a question the council should consider as they make their decision. What city problem are we trying to address by selling open space?There are three affected subdivisions:</font></font></p><ol type="a" style="margin-left: -30px;"><li><p><font size="2">Beacon Hills Plat I (3 requests + 1 concerned/interested party)<br>There are two key issues that the council will need to resolve. The first is how to mitigate the additional demand on our PI system if property is sold. The second is how to deal with existing encroachment issues. In this area 18 out of 20 home owners (or previous home owners) have encroached to some degree on city property. Below is a snap shot of the southern section of the area.The faint white line that runs north and south represents the property line which separate city owned property from the residential property. At our previous council meeting staff was asked make recommendations with respect to where the western boundary would be should the council decide to sell the open space. The council’s recommendation was that it should be 10 ft from the scrub oak.<br><a href="http://freedomnotes.com/BlogImages/Highland-City-Council-Preview_D305/2021-12-07-Beacon-Hills-Plat-B.png"><img width="492" height="698" title="2021-12-07 Beacon Hills Plat B" style="margin: 6px 0px 0px; display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="2021-12-07 Beacon Hills Plat B" src="http://freedomnotes.com/BlogImages/Highland-City-Council-Preview_D305/2021-12-07-Beacon-Hills-Plat-B_thumb.png" border="0"></a></font></p><li><p><font size="2">Highland Hills Plat C.<br>Four homeowners would like to purchase the open space between their home and the trail to the west. Personally, I am opposed to this as this land is part of the larger park area which is currently maintained by the city. Selling it would violate one of our guidelines for evaluating purchase requests: “<em>Property should not be disposed of if it adds to the open space feel of an open
space neighborhood</em>.” The city property is highlighted below.<br><a href="http://freedomnotes.com/BlogImages/Highland-City-Council-Preview_D305/2021-12-Highland-Hills-Plat-C.png"><img width="496" height="476" title="2021-12-Highland Hills Plat C" style="margin: 5px 0px 0px; display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="2021-12-Highland Hills Plat C" src="http://freedomnotes.com/BlogImages/Highland-City-Council-Preview_D305/2021-12-Highland-Hills-Plat-C_thumb.png" border="0"></a></font></p><li><p><font size="2">Horseshoe Trail<br>A homeowner on the eastern corner submitted a request to purchase up to within 5 ft of the trail. Staff believes all home owners along the east should purchase or none. I agree.<br><a href="http://freedomnotes.com/BlogImages/Highland-City-Council-Preview_D305/2021-12-07-Horseshoe-Trail.png"><img width="496" height="383" title="2021-12-07 Horseshoe Trail" style="margin: 6px 0px 0px; display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="2021-12-07 Horseshoe Trail" src="http://freedomnotes.com/BlogImages/Highland-City-Council-Preview_D305/2021-12-07-Horseshoe-Trail_thumb.png" border="0"></a></font></p></li></ol><li><p><font size="2"><strong>ORDINANCE: PARKS TAX ORDINANCE </strong><em>Legislative</em>. 10:15 PM</font><p><font size="2">City Council will consider the proposed ordinance to institute the Parks Tax and govern the use of the funds. The key provisions in the ordinance are:</font><br></p><p><font size="2"></font><p><font size="2"><em>All funds collected by the City from the Parks Tax shall annually be paid into the
Parks Tax Fund, which is hereby created as an established fund in the City budget.
Parks Tax revenues earned shall be used to fund City-owned recreational facilities, as
the term is defined in state law including, but not limited to, capital projects and<br>
equipment replacement or additions.<br>
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Each year the Parks, Trails, and Trees Commission shall make a recommendation to
the City Council on the projects that should be funded from the tax based on parks
needs analysis and anticipated revenues. The City Council shall then make the final
determination on the annual projects to be funded. This approval shall not constitute
the necessary approvals outlined in Municipal Code 3.08 Purchases and<br>
Encumbrances.</em></font></p></li><li><p><font size="2"><strong>SITE PLAN AMENDMENT: HIGHLAND MARKETPLACE PHASE 2</strong> <em>Administrative </em>10:30 PM<br>The City Council will consider a request by MNG Management LLC for master site approval for five (8) commercial buildings located at northeast corner of Alpine Highway (SR74) and Timpanogos Highway (SR92). Below is a before and after summary of the requested change and a copy of the new layout.<br><a href="http://freedomnotes.com/BlogImages/Highland-City-Council-Preview_D305/image_8.png"><img width="516" height="114" title="image" style="margin: 6px 0px 0px; border: 0px currentcolor; border-image: none; display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="image" src="http://freedomnotes.com/BlogImages/Highland-City-Council-Preview_D305/image_thumb_8.png" border="0"></a><br><a href="http://freedomnotes.com/BlogImages/Highland-City-Council-Preview_D305/2021-12-07-Highlnad-Marketplace-Phase-2.png"><img width="515" height="344" title="2021-12-07 Highlnad Marketplace Phase 2" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="2021-12-07 Highlnad Marketplace Phase 2" src="http://freedomnotes.com/BlogImages/Highland-City-Council-Preview_D305/2021-12-07-Highlnad-Marketplace-Phase-2_thumb.png" border="0"></a></font></p></li><li><p><font size="2"><strong>ACTION: AWARD CONTRACT FOR WELL #4 </strong><em>Administrative </em>10:45 PM<br><font size="2"></font></font><p><font size="2"><font size="2">City Council will consider a request to approve a bid to Lang Equipment for $1,439,292.00 for the drilling of the Culinary Well #4 Project and authorize the City Administrator and City Recorder to execute the necessary contract documents for the project. </font></font></p><font size="2"><font size="2">Here is some background. Well #4 was originally drilled in 1978. An inspection showed that the well currently has
a 16” casing which has been reduced to a 12” casing at the 490-foot depth level. This is
known as necking down. Necking down inhibits the lowering of the well because it reduces
the capacity of the well to produce the amount of water needed. Due to this feature we are unable to
add additional depth to the well at the current location. Additionally, since the drilling in
1978 the water level in the aquifer has experienced a 100-foot drop.
Staff has been working with a hydrologist to determine the best approach. Through work
with a hydrologist a recommendation was given that a new well be drilled and that we
extend our pumping depth to the 1200-foot level.</font></font></li><li><p><p><font size="2"><font size="2"><strong>DISCUSSION: FY2022 Q1 FINANCIAL STATEMENT </strong><em>Administrative </em>11:00 PM<br>Staff will review with City Council the financial statements for the first quarter of fiscal year 2022</font></font></p></li><li><p><font size="2"><font size="2"><strong>MAYOR/COUNCIL AND STAFF COMMUNICATION ITEMS </strong>11:20 PM</font></font></p></li><ol type="a" style="margin-left: -20px;"><li><div align="justify"><font size="2"><font size="2">Hollows Trail update: Andy Spencer, City Engineer</font></font></div></li><li><div align="justify"><font size="2"><font size="2">Future Meetings</font></font></div></li><ul style="margin-left: -20px;"><li><font size="2"><font size="2">Jan 4,:Swearing In Ceremony, 7:00 pm, City Hall</font></font></li><li><font size="2">Jan 11 City Council Meeting, 7:00 pm, City Hall</font></li><li><font size="2">Jan 12: Lone Peak Public Safety District, 7:30 am City Hall</font></li><li><font size="2">Jan 18,:City Council Meeting, 7:00 pm, City Hall</font></li><li><font size="2">Jan 25: Planning Commission Meeting, 7:00 pm, City Hall<strong></strong></font></li></ul></ol></ol><p><font size="2"><font size="2"><font size="2"><strong>ADJOURNMENT </strong>11:45 PM</font></font></font></p><h2><font size="2">Links:</font></h2><ul><li><font size="2"><a href="https://www.highlandcity.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_12072021-721" target="_blank">Agenda packet for this council meeting</a></font></li><li><font size="2"><a href="https://www.utahcounty.gov/dept/clerkaud/elections/ElectResults.html" target="_blank">Election results</a></font></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC290S6CxDkJrzjNJ0zn9cSg/videos" target="_blank"><font size="2">Highland City YouTube channel</font></a></li><li><font size="2"><font size="2"><a href="https://le.utah.gov/xcode/Title52/Chapter4/52-4-S205.html?v=C52-4-S205_2021031620210316">State code related to closed/executive sessions (Utah Code Annotated §52-4-205).</a></font></font></li><li><font size="2"><font size="2"><a href="https://le.utah.gov/xcode/Title20A/Chapter7/20A-7-S401.3.html?v=C20A-7-S401.3_2019051420190514">State code covering local initiatives and referenda (Utah Code 20A-7-401.3)</a></font></font></li><li><font size="2"><font size="2"><a href="https://le.utah.gov/xcode/Title10/Chapter9A/10-9a-S403.html?v=C10-9a-S403_2021051920210528">State code on municipal general plan preparation (Utah Code § 10-9a-403(2)(a)(ii))</a><br></font></font></li></ul><p><font size="2"></font></p><p><font size="2"></font></p><p><font size="2"></font></p>Rod Mannhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10241182790476070316noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-696817881234121652.post-15839603715412665012021-11-21T00:35:00.001-07:002021-11-23T16:26:01.570-07:002021 Highland City General Election Results<a href="http://freedomnotes.com/BlogImages/2f34da5b2e11_14B88/2021-Highland-City-General-Election--Turnout-by-Precinct-_3.png"><img width="548" height="335" title="2021 Highland City General Election % Turnout by Precinct " style="border: 0px currentcolor; border-image: none; margin-right: auto; margin-left: auto; float: none; display: block; background-image: none;" alt="2021 Highland City General Election % Turnout by Precinct " src="http://freedomnotes.com/BlogImages/2f34da5b2e11_14B88/2021-Highland-City-General-Election--Turnout-by-Precinct-_thumb_3.png" border="0"></a><p>Congratulations Highland! 40.9% of registered voters participated in this years municipal election. It is the 2nd highest turnout in the last 12 years! The highest was 41.1% in 2017.</p><p><iframe width="582" height="371" src="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/e/2PACX-1vRuBGJEdeatg0GIjAeACKeOC17FTOkZkKwoB3E-0-Vw4JT8vl8IyK9Yrn1HB6IccF-oYIGNAAZb7SQZ/pubchart?oid=137266034&format=interactive" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" seamless=""></iframe></p><p>We had an uncontested mayoral race, four candidates running for two council seats as well as two propositions. The propositions were:</p>
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<ul><li>Proposition 1: Whether to ratify the 2019 City Council’s decision to sell 1.1 miles of trail and 5.7 acres of associated open space.</li><li>Proposition 11: Whether or not to support a 0.1% increase in local sales tax to be used exclusively for city parks.</li></ul><p>Residents decided by two to one margin to overturn the 2019 city council decision and by a similar margin to approve the local sales tax increase. Over 99.25% of voters who cast ballots voted on the propositions. </p><p>In the council race the top three candidates were separated by about 2.5% of the available votes. Up to 727 voters only voted for one council candidate rather than two (it is possible that some voters voters for no council candidates).</p><p>The following charts and graphs illustrate the statistics cited above. Most of the charts include both city-wide and precinct voting information.</p><p><!--Precinct Map--><iframe width="582" height="436" src="https://www.google.com/maps/d/embed?mid=1o5m65f2vqU7qiFXMbolb_-reTLWeZbb7&ll=40.43410275964662%2C-111.79259006659278&z=13"></iframe></p><p><iframe width="582" height="371" src="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/e/2PACX-1vRuBGJEdeatg0GIjAeACKeOC17FTOkZkKwoB3E-0-Vw4JT8vl8IyK9Yrn1HB6IccF-oYIGNAAZb7SQZ/pubchart?oid=1500746297&format=interactive" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" seamless=""></iframe></p><p><iframe width="582" height="385" src="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/e/2PACX-1vRuBGJEdeatg0GIjAeACKeOC17FTOkZkKwoB3E-0-Vw4JT8vl8IyK9Yrn1HB6IccF-oYIGNAAZb7SQZ/pubchart?oid=1172529112&format=interactive" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" seamless=""></iframe></p><p><iframe width="582" height="376" src="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/e/2PACX-1vRuBGJEdeatg0GIjAeACKeOC17FTOkZkKwoB3E-0-Vw4JT8vl8IyK9Yrn1HB6IccF-oYIGNAAZb7SQZ/pubchart?oid=1040928098&format=interactive" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" seamless=""></iframe></p><p><iframe width="582" height="376" src="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/e/2PACX-1vRuBGJEdeatg0GIjAeACKeOC17FTOkZkKwoB3E-0-Vw4JT8vl8IyK9Yrn1HB6IccF-oYIGNAAZb7SQZ/pubchart?oid=889927905&format=interactive" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" seamless=""></iframe></p><p><iframe width="582" height="376" src="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/e/2PACX-1vRuBGJEdeatg0GIjAeACKeOC17FTOkZkKwoB3E-0-Vw4JT8vl8IyK9Yrn1HB6IccF-oYIGNAAZb7SQZ/pubchart?oid=1431007524&format=interactive" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" seamless=""></iframe></p><p><iframe width="582" height="376" src="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/e/2PACX-1vRuBGJEdeatg0GIjAeACKeOC17FTOkZkKwoB3E-0-Vw4JT8vl8IyK9Yrn1HB6IccF-oYIGNAAZb7SQZ/pubchart?oid=2060656151&format=interactive" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" seamless=""></iframe></p><p><iframe width="582" height="371" src="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/e/2PACX-1vRuBGJEdeatg0GIjAeACKeOC17FTOkZkKwoB3E-0-Vw4JT8vl8IyK9Yrn1HB6IccF-oYIGNAAZb7SQZ/pubchart?oid=243189119&format=interactive" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" seamless=""></iframe></p><p><iframe width="582" height="395" src="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/e/2PACX-1vRuBGJEdeatg0GIjAeACKeOC17FTOkZkKwoB3E-0-Vw4JT8vl8IyK9Yrn1HB6IccF-oYIGNAAZb7SQZ/pubchart?oid=2109949144&format=interactive" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" seamless=""></iframe></p><p><iframe width="582" height="395" src="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/e/2PACX-1vRuBGJEdeatg0GIjAeACKeOC17FTOkZkKwoB3E-0-Vw4JT8vl8IyK9Yrn1HB6IccF-oYIGNAAZb7SQZ/pubchart?oid=335737682&format=interactive" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" seamless=""></iframe></p><p><iframe width="582" height="395" src="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/e/2PACX-1vRuBGJEdeatg0GIjAeACKeOC17FTOkZkKwoB3E-0-Vw4JT8vl8IyK9Yrn1HB6IccF-oYIGNAAZb7SQZ/pubchart?oid=1664715065&format=interactive" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" seamless=""></iframe></p><p><strong>Links:</strong></p><ul><li><a href="https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=1o5m65f2vqU7qiFXMbolb_-reTLWeZbb7&usp=sharing" target="_blank">2021 Precinct Map</a></li><li><a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/19w1R71ZrMbT0ffJp7qOFw4jIvhAQVqHzc-_vZq1rwYU/edit#gid=1954012580" target="_blank">Highland Election Results</a> spreadsheet. Contains detailed election information for Highland from 2013 to 2021.</li></ul>Rod Mannhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10241182790476070316noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-696817881234121652.post-61727813761800313822021-11-13T13:35:00.001-07:002022-01-05T16:17:31.987-07:00Family Stories: A Thanksgiving Message<p><a href="http://freedomnotes.com/BlogImages/Mayors-Message-for-Thanksgiving-2021_B9C3/Family-Stories.png"><img width="543" height="184" title="Family Stories" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="Family Stories" src="http://freedomnotes.com/BlogImages/Mayors-Message-for-Thanksgiving-2021_B9C3/Family-Stories_thumb.png" border="0"></a></p><p>“Today we give thanks, most of all, for the ideals of honor and faith we inherit from our forefathers—for the decency of purpose, steadfastness of resolve and strength of will, for the courage and the humility, which they possessed and which we must seek to emulate. As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words but to live by them.”—President John F. Kennedy, Thanksgiving Day Proclamation, Nov 1963.</p><p>What a wonderful tribute to our heritage and our obligation to live up to it. Did you know that a study by doctors Marshall Duke and Robin Fivush showed that the more children know about their family’s history, the stronger their sense of control over their lives, the higher their self-esteem and the better they believe their families functions?
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<p>The doctors developed a measure called the “Do You Know?” scale that asked children to answer 20 questions about their family such as:<ul><li>Do you know where your grandparents grew up?</li><li>Do you know where your parents met?</li><li>Do you know of an illness that occurred in your family?</li></ul><p>The scale turned out to be the best single predictor of children’s emotional health and happiness. Two months after they finished, September 11, 2001 happened. None of the study families were directly impacted by 9/11, but they were subject to national trauma. Again, the children who knew more about their families were more resilient or better able to moderate stress.<p>President Kennedy was spot on, in pointing out that we should be grateful for the ideals of honor and faith we inherit from our forefathers and that the best way to honor them is to live by them.<p><a href="http://freedomnotes.com/BlogImages/Mayors-Message-for-Thanksgiving-2021_B9C3/Gpa-Mann-and-Stories.jpg"><img width="201" height="113" title="Gpa Mann and Stories" align="left" style="margin: 4px 10px 0px 0px; float: left; display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="Gpa Mann and Stories" src="http://freedomnotes.com/BlogImages/Mayors-Message-for-Thanksgiving-2021_B9C3/Gpa-Mann-and-Stories_thumb.jpg" border="0"></a>This Thanksgiving let’s take time to share family stories that illustrate decency, steadfastness, strength, courage, and humility with our children and grandchildren. They will be better able to thrive in a world where fear and uncertainty abound. Our families will be stronger and our community improved as a result. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving. Thanks for all you do to make our community a wonderful place!<h3>Links</h3><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2013/03/17/fashion/the-family-stories-that-bind-us-this-life.html" target="_blank">The Stories That Bind Us</a>, Bruce Feiler, March 15, 2013</p></li><li><p><a href="https://www.researchgate.net/publication/255713247_The_power_of_family_history" target="_blank">The Power of Family History</a>, Judy A. Rollins, PhD, RN, PEDIATRIC NURSING/May-June 2013/Vol. 39/No. 3</p></li><li><p><a href="https://www.seattlefoundation.org/Blog/Articles/2017/08/do-you-know-scale" target="_blank">The "Do You Know" Scale, View the 20 questions created by Dr. Marshall Duke and Dr. Robyn Fivush</a>, August 06, 2017</p></li><li><a href="https://storyintelligence.com/fivush-%26-duke" target="_blank">4-part interview</a> with Robyn Fivush and Marshall Duke, professors of psychology at Emory University, they share their decades-long research exploring the impact of intergenerational narratives on children’s self-esteem and resilience. Feb 2021</li></ul>Rod Mannhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10241182790476070316noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-696817881234121652.post-53316791325668569392021-11-08T21:06:00.001-07:002021-11-09T09:53:37.780-07:00Highland City Council Preview for 9-Nov-2021<p align="center">As of Friday, Nov 5th there were 127 ballots left to be counted out of 4,752 that had been received by the county. Below are the results as of Friday:</p><p align="center"><a href="http://freedomnotes.com/BlogImages/933577a08411_12878/2021-11-05-Election-Data_thumb6.png"><img width="368" height="499" title="2021-11-05-Election-Data_thumb6" style="margin: 0px; border: 0px currentcolor; border-image: none; display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="2021-11-05-Election-Data_thumb6" src="http://freedomnotes.com/BlogImages/933577a08411_12878/2021-11-05-Election-Data_thumb6_thumb.png" border="0"></a><strong></strong></p><p align="center"><strong><font color="#804040">Thanks to those who participated in the political process and voted!</font></strong> Our turnout was nearly 40%, which is above average for municipal elections in Highland. <a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/e/2PACX-1vRuBGJEdeatg0GIjAeACKeOC17FTOkZkKwoB3E-0-Vw4JT8vl8IyK9Yrn1HB6IccF-oYIGNAAZb7SQZ/pubhtml?gid=507514924&single=true" target="_blank">Click here</a> to view recent municipal election turnout info and <a href="https://www.utahcounty.gov/dept/clerkaud/elections/ElectResults.html" target="_blank">click here</a> to view the latest election results.</p><p align="center">For Tuesday’s council meeting there are a number of interesting items on the agenda including:</p>
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<ul style="margin-left: -20px;"><li>A 6 PM work session where the council will discuss the disposal of city property that would affect 15 residences. Part of the discussion should also include how to deal with encroachment on city property. This will be followed up by an action item on the council agenda.</li><li>Special recognition for the following Highland residents:</li><ul style="margin-left: -20px;"><li>The Reeb family (Noah, Jacque, and James). <a href="https://www.espn.com/video/clip?id=32518832" target="_blank">Click here</a> to watch a short video that will make you smile and cry.</li><li>Outgoing Arts Council chair Shauna Larson.</li><li>Highland resident Kristina Woodbury.</li></ul><li>Discussion of an amendment to our city code that would cover shipping containers.</li></ul><p>This meeting will be held at city hall but we will also stream it on our YouTube channel (<a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC290S6CxDkJrzjNJ0zn9cSg/videos" target="_blank">click here</a> to watch). </p><p>You can find an abbreviated meeting agenda. The complete agenda (230 pages) which includes the staff reports associated with each item can be accessed by <a href="https://www.highlandcity.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_11092021-710" target="_blank">clicking here</a>.</p><p><p><center><font size="3"><strong><hr>Highland City Council Agenda<br></strong></font><strong><font size="2">Tuesday, Nov, 9th 2021<br>6:00 PM work session and 7:00 pm council meeting</font></strong></center><font size="3"></font><div align="left"><font size="2"><strong>Virtual Participation</strong></font></div><ul><li><div align="left"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC290S6CxDkJrzjNJ0zn9cSg/videos" target="_blank"><font size="2">YouTube Live</font></a></div></li><li><div align="left"><font size="2">Email comments prior to meeting: </font><a><font size="2">council@highlandcity.org</font></a></div></li></ul><p align="left"><font size="2"><em>The time and duration listed at the end of agenda items is my guess as to the start time of this item and how long it will run.</em><br></font></p><p><font size="2"></font></p><font size="2"><hr></font><p><font size="2"><strong>6:00 PM WORK SESSION: </strong>Review of a list of city of property to be considered for disposal (the list to be discussed are the 15 property requests the council reviewed earlier this year but ended up deferring a decision on their disposal.</font></p><p><font size="2"></font><center><iframe width="430" height="317" src="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/e/2PACX-1vQ68q_SJCK_om11KPGaZEPBHqDXT-58MHsBoNpnFQ2x8RIT2_EYTiZno0ZeNMzg6XmBl-bb6kfIvwsO/pubhtml?gid=777010953&single=true&widget=false&headers=false&chrome=false"></iframe></center><p><font size="2">One of the challenges the council faces in approving or rejecting properties on this list is that there are many homes surrounding some of these properties which have already encroached on city property. I believe the council needs to approve a policy for dealing with encroachment and authorize staff to enforce it as part of the decision on this list. My expectation is that while the council may arrive at a consensus on the policy they will defer approving the policy until the next meeting to provide the time to get feedback from staff and residents as well as consider unintended consequences. </font></p><hr><ol style="margin-left: -20px;"><li><p><font size="2"><strong>UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC APPEARANCES</strong> 7:05 PM<br>Time has been set aside for the public to express their ideas, concerns, and comments. Comments are limited to 3 minutes.<font size="2">.</font></font></p></li><li><p><font size="2"><strong>PRESENTATIONS </strong>7:20 PM</font></p></li><ol type="a" style="margin-left: -20px;"><li><font size="2"><strong>Youth Council</strong><br>A member of the Highland City Youth Council will report on their activities and service during the last month</font></li><li><font size="2"><strong>Arts Council<br></strong>Mayor Rod Mann and Council Member Kurt Ostler will recognize Shauna Larson for her many years of service as the Chair of the Highland City Arts Council and introduce Phoebe Hall as the new Chair of the Highland City Arts Council.</font></li><li><font size="2"><strong>Recognition Items<br></strong>Mayor Rod Mann will give special recognition to those who have contributed to Highland City.</font></li></ol><li><p><font size="2"><strong>CONSENT ITEMS</strong> 7:40 PM <br>Items on the consent agenda are of a routine nature or have been previously studied by the City Council. They are intended to be acted upon in one motion. Council members may pull items from consent if they would like them considered separately.</font></p></li><ol type="a" style="margin-left: -20px;"><li><div align="justify"><font size="2"><strong>Approval of Council Meeting Minutes for Sept 21st and Oct 5th </strong><em>Administrative</em></font></div></li><li><div align="justify"><font size="2"><strong>ORDINANCE: 2022 City Council Regular Meeting Schedule . </strong><em>Administrative<br></em>The City Council will consider approving the following City Council Regular Meeting Schedule for 2022. City Council will hold their meetings on the first and third Tuesday of every month at 7:00 pm with the following exceptions:<ul style="margin-left: -20px;"><li>The Swearing In Ceremony will be held on Tuesday, January 4th, so City Council meetings during January will be held on January 11th and 18th.</li><li>No meeting on April 5th due to spring break, instead City Council will meet on March 29th.</li><li>Only one meeting in November, on the 1st.</li><li>Only one meeting in December, on the 6th.</li></ul></font></div></li><li><div align="justify"><font size="2"><a name="_Hlk71838685"></a><a name="_Hlk499785077"></a><strong>ACTION: Library Long-Range Strategic Plan Administrative </strong><em>Administrative<br></em>The library updates its long-range plan each year. A goal to hire a fund-raising consultant for capital improvements and related goals were removed based input from the survey conducted at the first of the year. Plan highlights include the following: </font></div></li><div align="justify"><ul style="margin-left: -20px;"><font size="2"><li>Conduct a financial audit of the Library fund in 2022.</li><li>Increase library card holders by 10% in 2022 and 5% each year thereafter.</li><li>Replace the Library carpet by 2024.</li><li>Grow the physical collection to 50,000 items by 2026.</li><li>Grow the picture book collection to 8,000 by 2026.</li><li>Continue our existing weekly and monthly programs and hold at least one in-person adult program each quarter.</li></font></ul></div><li><div align="justify"><font size="2"><font size="2"><strong>FINAL PLAT: Ridgeview Retail Administrative</strong><em></em>.<em>Legislative</em><br>The City Council will consider a request by Spencer Moffat for final plat approval for a 4-lot commercial subdivision located at approximately North County Boulevard and Canal Boulevard.<br><a href="http://freedomnotes.com/BlogImages/933577a08411_12878/2021-11-09-Ridgeview-Commercial-Plat.png"><img width="499" height="308" title="2021-11-09-Ridgeview-Commercial-Plat" style="margin: 0px; border: 0px currentcolor; border-image: none; display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="2021-11-09-Ridgeview-Commercial-Plat" src="http://freedomnotes.com/BlogImages/933577a08411_12878/2021-11-09-Ridgeview-Commercial-Plat_thumb.png" border="0"></a></font></font></div></li><li><div align="justify"><font size="2"><font size="2"><strong>RESOLUTION: Opioid Litigation Settlement </strong><em>Legislative<br></em>The City Council will consider a request by the Utah Attorney General for the City to participate in the proposed settlements of ongoing litigation against opioid distributors and manufacturers. Here is more detail:<p>Several years ago, certain states and local political subdivisions initiated litigation against these companies related to their practices in developing, marketing, distributing, and other activities that caused or furthered the opioid epidemic. After years of litigation and negotiations, the parties have reached proposed, nationwide settlement agreements, one for the distributors and one for the manufacturer.</p><p>The proposed settlements would require the companies to provide billions of dollars in relief to states and local governments to alleviate and abate the opioid epidemic. These funds would be provided to the states, who would then use them for the benefit of the state and its political subdivisions or distribute them to local governments for local use. The proposed settlements also require the companies to take certain actions or to stop taking certain actions related to opioid manufacturing and distribution.</p><p>The proposed settlements will only be effective if a sufficient number of states join the settlement. Further, the settlements provide for bonus incentive payments that provide additional money to states based on the number of local political subdivisions that opt into the settlements. Essentially, the companies do not wish to settle unless they can guarantee that a critical mass of government claims against them are being settled.</p><p>For the City side, the more political subdivision that join, the more incentive money is paid out. Any political subdivision that does not join the settlement cannot receive funds from the payout and would have to pursue separate litigation against the companies. Thus the City has an incentive to participate in order to potentially receive funds or, at the least, to enable Utah to receive the most funds possible. Participation by the City requires the City to settle and release claims against the opioid companies, which would preclude the City from suing those companies for the same matters. Settlement by the City would not preclude any private person or entity from suing those companies.</p></font></font></div></li><li><p align="justify"><font size="2"><font size="2"><strong>ORDINANCE: Municipal Code Text Amendment – Short-Term Rentals </strong><em>Legislative<br></em>The council will consider approving a change to our short-term rental ordinance requiring all short-term rentals to be owner occupied.<font size="2"><font size="2"><strong> </strong></font></font></font></font></p></li></ol><li><div align="justify"><font size="2"><strong>PUBLIC HEARING/ORDINANCE: TEXT AMENDMENT – SHIPPING CONTAINERS </strong><em>Legislative.</em> 8:00 PM<br><p>Over the last few years the city has received a number calls and questions regarding shipping containers. During Covid, staff was getting a call once a week about shipping containers, whereas currently staff is receiving a call once a month. There are three (3) outstanding complaints that have not yet been resolved. When complaints about shipping containers come in, staff addresses them from a nuisance/accumulation perspective. If the shipping container is proved to be “a source of contamination or pollution of water, air or property, a danger to health, a breeding ground or habitation for insects or rodents or other forms of life deleterious to human habitation, or when such objects, conditions or structures are unsightly or deleterious to their surroundings,” the property owner is asked to have it removed (Municipal Code 8.16.050). The act of keeping a shipping container on a property is not regulated by City code. The planning commission began discussion the issue in February of this year and are recommend that the council add the following to our municipal code to address shipping containers:</p></font></div></li><ol style="margin-left: -20px;"><li><div align="justify"><font size="2">A shipping container is a reusable container designed for intermodal freight or other commercial transportation.</font></div></li><li><div align="justify"><font size="2"> Shipping containers that are kept or used on a property for longer than 60 days shall meet the following regulations:</font></div></li><ol style="margin-left: -20px; list-style-type: lower-alpha;"><li><div align="justify"><font size="2"> Shipping containers may only be permitted in the R-1-40, R-1-30, and R-1-20 Districts.</font></div></li><li><div align="justify"><font size="2"> Shipping containers shall meet the accessory structure regulations for the applicable zone.</font></div></li><li><div align="justify"><font size="2"> Building permits are required for shipping containers larger than 200 square<br> feet or that require electrical, plumbing, or other utilities.</font></div></li><li><div align="justify"><font size="2"> Shipping containers may not be stacked vertically.</font></div></li><li><div align="justify"><font size="2"> Shipping containers shall be set back at least ten feet (10') from the front of<br> the home,</font></div></li><li><div align="justify"><font size="2"> Shipping containers shall be painted a color consistent with that of the main<br> dwelling.</font></div></li><li><div align="justify"><font size="2"> Shipping containers are prohibited on lots without a home<font size="2">.<br><br></font></font></div></li></ol></ol><li><div align="justify"><font size="2"><strong>RESOLUTION: ADOPTION OF THE DESIGNATION OF DISPOSABLE PROPERTIES </strong><em>Legislative</em> 9:00 PM<br>The City Council will consider the adoption of a resolution designating specific parcels of public real property as orphan parcels that may be sold. This is a follow-up to the work session discussion. I would not be surprised if this item was continued.<br></font></div></li><li><p><font size="2"><font size="2"><strong>PRELIMINARY PLAT: RIDGEVIEW POD B </strong><em>Administrative</em> <em></em>9:30 PM<br></font></font><p><font size="2"><font size="2">The City Council will consider a request by Boyer Ridgeview Commercial, L.C. for<br> preliminary plat approval for a 424-lot subdivision located at approximately North County Boulevard and Canal Boulevard. The request represents an accelerated timeline for the project and is one that Boyer has previously shared with the council. Below is a summary of the changes this represents to the original plan approved by the council.</font></font></p></li><ul style="margin-left: -20px;"><li><font size="2"><font size="2">A reduction in the total number of units from 699 to 689.</font></font></li><li><font size="2"> Increase the size of the community park from 4 acres to 4.8 acres.</font></li><li><font size="2"><font size="2"> Removal of a row of lots that backed onto the Community Park.</font></font></li><li><p align="left"><font size="2"><font size="2">Increasing the lot size in Pod 12, thereby reducing the number of lots from 161 to 114 and the density from 6.54 units per acre to 4.63.</font></font></p></li><li><font size="2"><font size="2"> Pod 6 will change from carriage lots to town homes. This is allowed within the current density however townhomes were originally contemplated primarily along North County Boulevard.</font></font></li></ul><p><font size="2">The diagram below shows the revised plan. See the staff report associated with item in the full agenda for more details.</font></p><p><a href="http://freedomnotes.com/BlogImages/933577a08411_12878/2021-11-08-Boyer-Plat-B_thumb2.png"><img width="531" height="400" title="2021-11-08-Boyer-Plat-B_thumb2" style="border: 0px currentcolor; border-image: none; display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="2021-11-08-Boyer-Plat-B_thumb2" src="http://freedomnotes.com/BlogImages/933577a08411_12878/2021-11-08-Boyer-Plat-B_thumb2_thumb.png" border="0"></a></p><li><p><font size="2"><strong>DISCUSSION: OPEN SPACE FINANCIAL PLAN </strong>9:45 PM<br><font size="2">The City Council will discuss the scope and deliverables of the Open Space Financial Plan being completed by Lewis, Young, Robertson, and Burningham, Inc (LYRB). This item is being presented for discussion and to receive general direction to ensure that the report produced contains the information the council needs.</font></font></p><li><p><font size="2"><strong>ORDINANCE: UPDATES TO HIGHLAND CITY STANDARD DRAWINGS AND DESIGN CRITERIA</strong> <em>Legislative</em>. 10:00 PM</font><p><font size="2">The Standard Drawings and Design Criteria for the City were last updated in 2015. For some time, the State Division of Drinking Water has required that portions of the City standards be updated. With that impetus, staff undertook a review of the entire documents in an effort to update them at one time rather than piece by piece. The changes do not significantly alter the requirements of the City, with the exception of the item indicated below pertaining to the parkway detail.</font><br></p><p><font size="2">An item of note for the Council is the standard drawing for the Parkway Landscape Detail, ST-06, has been updated in Note 2 to allow the use of xeriscape along the parkways. It is anticipated that a future text amendment will be forthcoming that will further define what xeriscape means and what is an acceptable design criteria. This change simply allows for xeriscape to be implemented based upon an approved plan. This change is being suggested to allow for minimized water use and maintenance on parkway corridors.</font></p></li><li><p><font size="2"><strong>DISCUSSION: MAG/UDOT FUNDED 4800 WEST STUDY</strong> <em>Administrative </em>10:30 PM<br>The City Council will discuss the findings of a recently completed study of 4800 West including the intersection of Timpanogos Highway (SR-92) and North County Boulevard (SR-129) extending through the roundabout at Main Street in Alpine. (For clarification, North County Boulevard turns into 4800 West north of Timpanogos Highway.)</font></p></li><li><p><font size="2"><strong>ACTION: CREATION OF AN AD HOC COMMITTEE</strong> <em>Administrative </em>10:50 PM<br><b>Purpose</b>:<br>To create a report that will be used at a future council work session on the potential for disposal of open space parcels in the Wimbleton Subdivision.</font><p><font size="2"><b>Background</b>:<br>As the council decision to dispose of trails and open space in Wimbleton was resoundingly overturned we would like to look at what options may be available to residents that would not involve removal of the trails.</font><p><font size="2"><b>Summary of Request</b><br>The committee would be tasked with producing a report that will be shared and discussed with the council at a future work session to be held prior the 2022 open space disposal resolution meeting. The report should include the following:</font><ol><li><font size="2">An analysis of how the current open space disposal policies would be applied to property adjacent to the Wimbleton Trails</font><li><font size="2">A description of city infrastructure in Wimbleton that would affect the property adjacent to trails and the costs associated with relocating or replacing any infrastructure components (i.e. city sprinklers, PI lines, detention basins).</font><li><font size="2">Steps the city would need to take to allow the ditch on the east side of Wimbleton to be abandoned.</font></li></ol></li><li><p><p><font size="2"><font size="2"><strong>MAYOR/COUNCIL AND STAFF COMMUNICATION ITEMS 11:00</strong> PM</font></font></p></li><ol type="a" style="margin-left: -20px;"><li><div align="justify"><font size="2"><font size="2">Future Meetings</font></font></div></li><ul style="margin-left: -20px;"><li><font size="2">Nov 16: Board of Canvassers Meeting, 6:00 pm, City Hall</font></li><li><font size="2">Nov 16, Planning Commission Meeting, 7:00 pm, City Hall</font></li><li><font size="2">Dec 7: City Council Meeting, 7:00 pm, City Hall</font></li><li><font size="2">Oct 19,:City Council Meeting, 7:00 pm, City Hall</font></li><li><font size="2">Jan 4,:Swearing In Ceremony, 7:00 pm, City Hall<strong></strong></font></li></ul></ol></ol><p><font size="2"><font size="2"><font size="2"><strong>ADJOURNMENT </strong>11:15 PM</font></font></font></p><h2><font size="2">Links:</font></h2><ul><li><font size="2"><a href="https://www.highlandcity.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_09212021-695" target="_blank">Agenda packet for this council meeting</a></font></li><li><font size="2"><a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/e/2PACX-1vRuBGJEdeatg0GIjAeACKeOC17FTOkZkKwoB3E-0-Vw4JT8vl8IyK9Yrn1HB6IccF-oYIGNAAZb7SQZ/pubhtml?gid=507514924&single=true" target="_blank">Municipal election turnout history (2011-2021)</a></font></li><li><div align="left"><font size="2"><a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/e/2PACX-1vQ68q_SJCK_om11KPGaZEPBHqDXT-58MHsBoNpnFQ2x8RIT2_EYTiZno0ZeNMzg6XmBl-bb6kfIvwsO/pubhtml?gid=777010953&single=true" target="_blank">Link to property disposal list</a></font></div></li><li><font size="2"><a href="https://www.utahcounty.gov/dept/clerkaud/elections/ElectResults.html" target="_blank">Election results</a></font></li><li><font size="2"><a href="https://www.espn.com/video/clip?id=32518832" target="_blank">Noah Reeb video</a></font></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC290S6CxDkJrzjNJ0zn9cSg/videos" target="_blank"><font size="2">Highland City YouTube channel<font size="2"><strong><br></strong></font></font></a></li></ul><p><font size="2"></font></p><p><font size="2"></font></p><p><font size="2"></font></p>Rod Mannhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10241182790476070316noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-696817881234121652.post-82337650889385776332021-10-26T19:04:00.001-06:002021-10-27T21:41:30.761-06:00Highland City 2021 Election Information Sources<p><a href="http://freedomnotes.com/BlogImages/Highland-City-2021-Election-Information-_9581/Your-Vote-Counts.jpg"><img width="116" height="116" title="Your Vote Counts" align="left" style="border: 0px currentcolor; border-image: none; float: left; display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="Your Vote Counts" src="http://freedomnotes.com/BlogImages/Highland-City-2021-Election-Information-_9581/Your-Vote-Counts_thumb.jpg" border="0"></a>For those who have not voted yet there there are lots of sources of information available to help in your decision. Those who are elected will serve for four years and represent us on many issues. Judgement, temperament, and the ability to work with others are key factors that will affect their ability to effectively serve the residents of Highland. </p><p>When issues are looked at from different perspectives the city council ends up making better decisions. However, when discussions turn contentious, creativity is diminished and the decisions made are 2nd or 3rd best. Below are a list of links to sites and videos where you can learn more about the candidates and issues plus a couple of posts where I share my points of view:</p>
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<ul><li><a href="https://www.highlandcity.org/267/Elections" target="_blank">Election Page on city website</a></li><li><a href="https://www.highlandcity.org/DocumentCenter/View/7353/Voter-Information-Pamphlet" target="_blank">Voter Information Pamphlet</a> published by the city</li><li><a href="https://mannkindperspectives.blogspot.com/2021/10/selecting-candidates-for-local-office.html" target="_blank">My thoughts on criteria to use for selecting candidates for local office</a></li><li><a href="https://www.highlandcity.org/984/2021-Candidates" target="_blank">Candidate info on the city website</a> </li><li><a href="https://www.highlandcity.org/846/Candidate-Financial-Statements" target="_blank">Candidate financial disclosures</a></li><li><a href="https://www.highlandcity.org/DocumentCenter/View/7355/Wimbleton-Referendum" target="_blank">Proposition 1 information on the city website</a>.</li><li><a href="https://mannkindperspectives.blogspot.com/2021/10/highland-city-proposition-1-shall-city.html" target="_blank">My analysis of Proposition 1</a>: Shall the city sell 1.1 miles of existing city trails and 5.8 acres of open space in the Wimbleton subdivision.</li><li><a href="http://savehighlandtrails.com/" target="_blank">Save Highland Trails website</a>: Put together by those who sponsored the referendum to stop the sale of the Wimbleton trails.</li><li><a href="https://youtu.be/tbGXF-vbPWs" target="_blank">Video of the Proposition 11 (the 0.1% park sales tax) Information Meeting</a> – (24 min) held by the city on October 12th</li><li><a href="https://www.highlandcity.org/997/Parks-Tax-Proposition-11" target="_blank">Proposition 11 Information on the city website</a>.</li><li><a href="https://youtu.be/gUxwh5cmoJE" target="_blank">Short video on Proposition 11</a> (2 min 30 sec). Note, this video was paid for by the council and mayor: It is an issue we all share the same opinion on – we support it)</li><li><a href="https://yesto11.com/" target="_blank">Vote Yes on Proposition 11 website</a>: Put together by those supporting the Park Sales tax.</li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KpjULt8Px40&t=24s" target="_blank">Video of candidate debate</a> (1 hr 13 min)</li><li>“Grilling the Candidate” interviews by Utah’s Highlander</li><ul><li><a href="https://youtu.be/CaVzSHebLDI" target="_blank">Sarah Peterson</a></li><li><a href="https://youtu.be/bZTSrkNyPDY" target="_blank">Jerry Abbott</a></li><li><a href="https://youtu.be/3eC7pW6tQ7c" target="_blank">Scott Smith</a></li><li><a href="https://youtu.be/s21LOmLJk50" target="_blank">Colby Gibson</a></li></ul></ul><a href="https://www.highlandcity.org/DocumentCenter/View/7353/Voter-Information-Pamphlet" target="_blank"><p><br></p></a>Rod Mannhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10241182790476070316noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-696817881234121652.post-70268097460953135582021-10-24T03:32:00.001-06:002022-04-26T17:24:10.863-06:00Is The Annexation of 109 Acres Into Lehi Rather Than Highland Good or Bad?<a href="http://freedomnotes.com/BlogImages/8a11ffa2babb_14FB4/2021-07-06-DR-Concept_thumb2.png"><img width="546" height="316" title="2021-07-06-DR-Concept_thumb2" style="border: 0px currentcolor; border-image: none; margin-right: auto; margin-left: auto; float: none; display: block; background-image: none;" alt="2021-07-06-DR-Concept_thumb2" src="http://freedomnotes.com/BlogImages/8a11ffa2babb_14FB4/2021-07-06-DR-Concept_thumb2_thumb.png" border="0"></a> <p>I would like to clear some some issues which were raised in two flyers from a council candidate. Here is a quote from each: </p>
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<p>”<em>I have been told that if we protest this annexation, we will lose the ‘goodwill’ of the developer and Lehi City, but while I respect property rights and the importance of being good neighbors, I was elected to represent Highland citizens and protect our boundaries. If you agree, please contact the rest of the City Council at Highlandcity.org. We are in the 45-day window to present. WE NEED YOUR OPINION NOW!</em>”</p> <p>“<em>With apologies to the Star Trek ‘Borg Collective,’ let’s talk about the recent council decision into into a Tri-Party Agreement with Lehi City and the developer of all the property around Micron Technology (now Texas Instruments) …</em>”</p><p><a href="http://freedomnotes.com/BlogImages/8a11ffa2babb_14FB4/Borg-Picard_thumb6.jpg"><img width="163" height="135" title="Borg-Picard_thumb6" align="left" style="margin: 0px 10px 0px 0px; border: 0px currentcolor; border-image: none; float: left; display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="Borg-Picard_thumb6" src="http://freedomnotes.com/BlogImages/8a11ffa2babb_14FB4/Borg-Picard_thumb6_thumb.jpg" border="0"></a>As a member of the “Collective” I thought I would share my perspectives on this issue. The 109 acres in question are unincorporated (i.e. in county) but are in Highland’s annexation plan. The land is in the process being annexed into Lehi at the request of the property owner, DR Horton. Highland, Lehi, and DR Horton recently signed a tri-party agreement in which we agreed not to contest the annexation in exchange for what the Highland City council and I thought were very favorable terms.</p><p><center><a href="http://freedomnotes.com/BlogImages/8a11ffa2babb_14FB4/2021-10-05-DR-Horton.jpg"><img width="541" height="350" title="2021-10-05 DR Horton" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="2021-10-05 DR Horton" src="http://freedomnotes.com/BlogImages/8a11ffa2babb_14FB4/2021-10-05-DR-Horton_thumb.jpg" border="0"></a><br><font size="1">109 acres of ground that was included in Highland annexation plan.</font><p><center><a href="http://freedomnotes.com/BlogImages/8a11ffa2babb_14FB4/2021-07-06-DR-Horton-NE-Micron.png"><img width="540" height="450" title="2021-07-06 DR Horton NE Micron" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="2021-07-06 DR Horton NE Micron" src="http://freedomnotes.com/BlogImages/8a11ffa2babb_14FB4/2021-07-06-DR-Horton-NE-Micron_thumb.png" border="0"></a><br><font size="1">DR Horton Concept Plan</font></center><p>The short story is that Highland’s ability to negotiate was based on our ability to lengthen the annexation process and thereby delay the development of the land which DR Horton purchased from Micron. Note, we asked three attorneys what our chances of winning an annexation battle. The answer from each of them was slim to none. The property owners have the largest say in what municipality their property is annexed into. In this case DR Horton wants to go into Lehi and Lehi is willing to annex the property. I spoke with a former county boundary commission chair and the county attorney who advises the commission. They both felt the property owners desires were the most important factor.. </p><p>So what did we get out of <a href="http://freedomnotes.com/Documents/Highland/2021-10-05%20Tri-Party%20Agreement%20Fully%20Executed.pdf" target="_blank">the deal</a> we signed with Lehi and DR Horton?</p><ul style="margin-left: -20px;"><li><div align="justify"><strong>All lots bordering Highland will be developed at 2 lots per acre</strong>. Had we stuck with the 2014 agreement stipulating the 2 lots per acre on the 109 acres those the western border of Highland would have been developed at a much higher density. The current plan is preferred by most of the residents and council over the plan that showed the 109 acres being developed at 2 lots per acre and the remainder at a much higher density.</div></li><li><div align="justify"><strong>DR Horton agreed to limit the total lots on the ~190 acres to 597 units</strong> and to not change the number of units in any of the identified pods by more than 10%. Note, the overall density of the project is 3.1 units per acre which is 47% less than the density of 5.9 units per acre that council approved for the development south of Lone Peak High School. Note, about 42% of the Horton project will be “active adult” which has a significantly lower impact on traffic and schools than traditional single family units. </div></li><li><div align="justify">DR Horton agreed to <strong>put in a connection to the trail the trail system in the project from Highland’s western boundary if the residents agreed</strong> to allow an easement for the trail. </div></li><li><div align="justify"><strong>DR Horton agreed to split the cost of adding medians</strong> to Highland Blvd north of 11800 N if the city decides to put them in.</div></li><li><div align="justify"><strong>Lehi, Highland and DR Horton will split the cost of the traffic control to be put in at 11800 N and Highland Blvd 33%, 33%, and 34%</strong> (most likely a traffic light but it could be a round-a-about). Absent the agreement Highland and Lehi would have split the cost. Our portion would have been between 50% and 75%. This likely saved us over $150K. The cost of a light is between $300K and $500K.</div></li><li><div align="justify"><strong>Lehi will split the cost with Highland of maintaining the portion of Highland Blvd</strong> adjacent to the eastern boundary of the project.</div></li></ul><p><a href="http://freedomnotes.com/BlogImages/8a11ffa2babb_14FB4/The-Borg.jpg"><img width="540" height="220" title="The Borg" style="margin: 0px 0px 6px; display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="The Borg" src="http://freedomnotes.com/BlogImages/8a11ffa2babb_14FB4/The-Borg_thumb.jpg" border="0"></a><br>So are 4 out of 5 council members and I part of a “collective” who agreed to assimilated with the “Borg?” You be the judge. Would we better off making a symbolic gesture to defend Highlands border by contesting the annexation? Absolutely not! Doing so would have lost us any leverage to negotiate and thus cost the city hundreds of thousands of dollars in direct benefits. The development would have been less desirable in terms of impact on schools and traffic (no active adult and lots of multi-family units). Would contesting the annexation have resulted in a loss of “good will” with with Lehi and DR Horton? Yes. Was that the primary motive for not contesting the annexation? No.</p><p>Here are a few of other items to consider.</p><ul style="margin-left: -20px;"><li><div align="justify">An independent analysis of having the whole project in Highland showed that after 10 years the cost of the development to the city (road maintenance, public safety, infrastructure) vs. the benefit (increase in property taxes, sales tax, and fees) was about break even. <strong>At 25 years the city would lose over $4.5M</strong>.</div></li><li><div align="justify">The additional homes may provide increased motivation to develop the 1.5 acre commercial parcel located on the NE corner of Highland Blvd and Grant Blvd (see parcel identified by red boundary in picture below).. If that happens our tax base will grow a bit.<br><a href="http://freedomnotes.com/BlogImages/8a11ffa2babb_14FB4/2021-10-22-Commercial-Prop-Highland-Blvd.png"><img width="486" height="302" title="2021-10-22 Commercial Prop Highland Blvd" style="margin: 4px 0px 0px; display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="2021-10-22 Commercial Prop Highland Blvd" src="http://freedomnotes.com/BlogImages/8a11ffa2babb_14FB4/2021-10-22-Commercial-Prop-Highland-Blvd_thumb.png" border="0"></a></div></li><li><div align="justify">Lehi is requiring the developer to put in a road to the west that will provide an alternate to using Highland Blvd.</div></li><li><div align="justify">Our residents had the opportunity over a period of six months to attend two open houses with DR Horton, interact with the council in public meetings, via phone, email, and text. I personally had about 170 emails exchanges with the public (17 different residents), elected officials, and the developer as well as numerous phone calls and meetings.</div></li></ul><p>Would there be some benefits to Highland if this development came into Highland? Yes. They include letting us have final say over what is built and a short-term increase in revenue that is higher than our costs. </p><p>Below are links to documents, audio, and video related to the annexation issue.</p><ul style="margin-left: -20px;"><li><div align="justify">May 18, 1999 <a href="http://freedomnotes.com/Documents/Highland/1999%20Lehi-Highland%20Annexation%20Agreement.pdf" target="_blank">Annexation Boundary Agreement between Highland and Lehi</a>. Note, we’ve received the opinions of four attorneys that an interlocal boundary agreement is not enforceable as city councils cannot bind future councils with respect to legislative decisions such as annexation. </div></li><li><div align="justify">May 20, 2014 <a href="http://freedomnotes.com/Documents/Highland/2014-05-20%20Micron%20Property%20Discussion.m4a" target="_blank">Audio of a the council’s discussion on a request by Micron to have the 109 acres annexed into Lehi</a> and a commitment by Lehi to ensure that this property would be developed at 2 units per acres. Aaron Palmer, city administrator, leads the discussion after the topic is introduced by Mayor Mark Thompson. The council indicates willingness to support such an agreement.</div></li><li><div align="justify">June 18, 2014 <a href="http://freedomnotes.com/Documents/Highland/2014-06-18%20Lehi%20Mayor%20to%20Highland%20Mayor.pdf" target="_blank">Letter from Lehi Mayor Bert Wilson to Highland Mayor Mark Thompson</a> outlining Micron’s request to annex and Lehi’s willingness to make 2 lots per acre part a stipulation to the annexation.</div></li><li><div align="justify">July 15, 2014 <a href="http://freedomnotes.com/Documents/Highland/2014-07-15%20%20Mayor%20Thompson%20to%20Mayor%20Wilson.pdf" target="_blank">Letter from Highland Mayor Mark Thompson to Lehi Mayor Bert Wilson</a> indicating Highland is supportive of the annexation into Lehi with the 2 lot per acre density.</div></li><li><div align="justify">July 6, 2021 <a href="https://youtu.be/ixTg5JArA3U?t=408" target="_blank">Video of council work session with DR Horton</a> regarding annexation request.</div></li><li><div align="justify">July 6, 2021 <a href="https://youtu.be/ixTg5JArA3U?t=4667" target="_blank">Video of residents commenting on the annexation</a> at the council meeting immediately following the work session.</div></li><li><div align="justify">Oct 5, 2021 <a href="http://freedomnotes.com/Documents/Highland/2021-10-05%20Tri-Party%20Agreement%20Fully%20Executed.pdf" target="_blank">Signed Tri-Party agreement</a> between Highland, Lehi, and DR Horton.</div></li></ul></center>Rod Mannhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10241182790476070316noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-696817881234121652.post-76481913340603873412021-10-13T20:55:00.001-06:002021-10-19T17:33:22.937-06:00Highland City Proposition 1: Shall the city sell 1.1 miles of existing city trails and 5.8 acres of open space in the Wimbleton subdivision<p><a href="http://www.freedomnotes.com/BlogImages/Highland-City-Proposition-1_AA5C/2021-10-05-12.50.19---crop.jpg"><img title="2021-10-05 12.50.19 - crop" style="width: 100%; display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="2021-10-05 12.50.19 - crop" src="http://www.freedomnotes.com/BlogImages/Highland-City-Proposition-1_AA5C/2021-10-05-12.50.19---crop_thumb.jpg" border="0"></a></p><p>In December of 2019 the city council voted 3 to 2 to surplus 1.1 miles of trail in the Wimbleton Subdivision and sell 5.77 acres of adjoining open space. Subsequent to the vote a group of residents filed to refer the decision to voters. They collected 1,857 signatures in support of this effort, many more than the minimum required. As a result of their work Proposition 1, which asks residents whether or not they support the council decision, is listed on this year’s ballot (<a href="http://freedomnotes.com/Documents/Highland/20201%20Highland%20Voter%20Information%20Pamphlet.pdf#page=4" target="_blank">click here</a> to read the Voter Information Pamphlet for a detailed description).</p> <a name='more'></a> <p>I believe the council decision contained a fatal flaw (which I will discuss later) and will be voting AGAINST the proposition. The post below provides an in-depth review of the issues along with my perspectives.</p><p>Below is a map showing the trails under discussion. The yellow trails are the ones being sold. The six separate purchase segments are identified with a unique background color (red, orange, green blue …). Note, if you click on the green arrows a picture taken at that point will be displayed (the direction of the arrow identifies the direction of the picture. </p><p><iframe src="https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/embed?mid=1MeX-vbsUgGuVl23iyY9taaywVVg" style="width: 100%; height: 460px;"></iframe></p><p>Pictures taken Oct 13, 2021. Started on NW corner of the system and walked the perimeter in a counterclockwise motion (these are the pictures shown in the map).</p><p><iframe src="https://drive.google.com/embeddedfolderview?id=1fGK0x0paqIOzfO1BOa5qcVf49OsRMeaV#grid" style="border: 0px currentcolor; border-image: none; width: 100%; height: 240px;" s="">&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;lt;br&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;gt;</iframe></p><p>Pictures taken Feb 24, 2021. Started on NW corner of the system and walked the perimeter in a counterclockwise motion.</p><p><iframe src="https://drive.google.com/embeddedfolderview?id=1HIJLMFG6tmQ8N2cqMYD7qzhAn_Kd_dpD#grid" style="border: 0px currentcolor; border-image: none; width: 100%; height: 240px;" s=""></iframe></p><p>Over the years I have reviewed the information provided by those requesting to purchase the land behind their homes and rationale to do so. Here is a brief summary of my thoughts to the arguments supporting the sale:</p><ul style="margin-left: -20px;"><li><p align="justify"><strong><font style="background-color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">The city has not maintained the trail and adjacent open space adequately.</font></strong><br><em>Could the city do a better job maintaining the native areas? Absolutely! There are areas where puncture weed (I hate puncture weeds) has been and is an issue. We started a puncture weed abatement program along all our trails this year as this is not a unique issue to Wimbleton. The trail and adjoining open space shown in the picture at the top of the post represents part of the property that will be sold. Clearly, some property is being well maintained. As to the condition of the trails in Wimbleton, I’ve walked them several times in the last couple of years (pictures of the trails from my walks on Feb and Oct of this year are shown above). There are sections that need rehabilitation, but they are all very walkable. Note, the road into my subdivision is worse than any section of the trail. </em></p></li><li><p align="justify"><font style="background-color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"><strong>The city has made promises with respect to the trail in the past and we are tired of them not being fulfilled</strong>.</font><br><em>I cannot speak to the issue of what promises were made by former councils, council members, or city staff but the current council and I have followed through on making improvements to the trails.<br></em></p><ol style="margin-left: -20px;"><li><em>Over 60% of the trails in Highland were seal-coated last year.</em></li><li><em>Staff developed and the council approved a </em><a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/e/2PACX-1vT6FQoFKTYeX7-Sz9x0H1P7mFARdqWQGzFp9da7ruIdEjxPX9VyYIrws02oEythQWCcNEE3VQov4hr_/pubhtml?gid=0&single=true" target="_blank"><em>5-year trail plan</em></a><em> (if you include the current year it is a 6-year plan).</em></li><li><em>The trail plan is funded with current revenues. <strong>NO additional taxes required</strong>.</em></li></ol></li><li><p align="justify"><strong><font style="background-color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">The trails are not used and are unsafe.</font></strong><br><em>Trails are safer for pedestrians than sidewalks. There is no risk of being run over by someone backing out of their driveway. The trails are used. In Nov and Dec of 2019, we collected trail counts in two locations (see map below). We also counted traffic in two similar locations during Sep and Oct of this year. Comparing 2019 and 2021 counts, in one case the average daily traffic doubled in the last year (32 to 64 per day) and the other case it nearly tripled (38 to 111 per day). You can click on the walking man icon to see the collection date range, the average daily traffic (ADT), and a link to the spreadsheet containing the data. Note, a summary report shows that there is a modest bump in trail traffic around times that school starts and ends indicating the trails are used by school kids.<br><br></em><iframe src="https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/embed?mid=1NqiRgqmyOLwicyH_ouaaeNI-0zG8IBRt" style="width: 100%; height: 480px;"></iframe><br><iframe width="510" height="400" src="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/e/2PACX-1vTQ5X53FafDIXl8CsZSxC_IRB0ReHOX0LfzXjWYxMqiCmeiwWlLyP3iOeMcyosfe_ptN3BeSjYfrg_1/pubhtml?gid=675706453&single=true&widget=false&headers=false&chrome=false"></iframe><br></p></li><li><p align="justify"><font style="background-color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"><strong>My $20 open space fee is not being used to maintain the trail and adjoining open space therefore the trail should be abandoned</strong>.</font><br><em>I have researched the cost of maintaining open space, trails and parks for over three years. Here is what I can definitely say about the open space fee – it does not cover the cost to maintain the trails. Nor do the funds generated by the fee cover all the entire cost of maintaining the open space and parks in Open Space subdivisions. </em></p></li><li><div align="justify"><strong><font style="background-color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">The city will make money if open space and trails are sold.</font></strong><br><em>These funds are one-time money. Yes, we will generate a small amount of ongoing revenue from property tax (less than $100/yr) and will save money on reduced maintenance (<20,000/yr).</em></div></li></ul><p>Trails and open space are one of the most highly valued amenities in Highland. If we sell them, we won’t get them back. My preference is to continue down the path we are on which is addressing the maintenance issues for trails and open space for all Highland residents. If is OK to remove them in Wimbleton for the reasons listed above then it is OK to remove them everywhere.</p><p><font style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 0);"><font style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><font style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><font style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 0);"><strong>Finally, even were I in support of abandoning the trails and open space, the approach approved by the 2019 council has a fatal flaw</strong></font>. The flaw is that in order to circumvent the all-or-nothing policy to the sale of contiguous open space they approved a plan that breaks the open space and trails into 6 sections; each of which can be sold independently, provided homeowners agree to purchase all the land in a section. There are homeowners who aren’t interesting in purchasing. <font style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 0);"><strong> The city will end up owning a broken trail system which provides little, if any, value to Highland residents</strong></font></font>.</font></font></p><p>Please join me in voting <strong>AGAINST</strong> Proposition 1 to preserve 1.1 miles of trail and 5.77 acres of open space, avoid breaking a functioning trail system, <strong>and</strong> not setting a precedence that could be used to justify eliminating trails and open space in other parts of our city.<br> </p><p><hr><p align="justify"><strong><font style="background-color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">Rebuttal to the argument supporting the sale. Submitted by Kathleen Roberts</font></strong></p><hr><p>Wimbleton’s trails and open space are used by the public for travel and recreation – children use the trail to walk to school and parks. Much has changed since the 2019 council decision to sell 5.8 acres of open space and remove 1.1 miles of trail.</p><p><strong>2020</strong></p><ul><li><div align="justify">The city began receiving a portion of a new county transportation tax. The council allocated 50% of these funds to trails adding $100,000 per year to the trail maintenance budget.</div></li><li><div align="justify">Over 60% of the trails in Highland were seal coated, including more than 50% of the Wimbleton trails.</div></li></ul><p><strong>2021</strong></p><ul><li><div align="justify">A 5-year plan to maintain and rehabilitate the trails was approved. It is funded by current revenues. No new taxes are needed! </div></li><li><div align="justify">A puncture weed abatement program along city trails was started.</div></li><li><div align="justify">The Neighborhood Option Trail designation was removed. This was a bad policy that allowed a few residents to petition the Council to buy the trails.</div></li><li><div align="justify">The ditch is in the process of being abandoned and won’t be a safety issue.</div></li></ul><p align="justify">The approved plan divides the trail into 6 sections. If a homeowner adjacent to any section elects not to purchase, then this section of trail cannot be sold, thus creating a fragmented trail system and reducing the expected revenue.</p><div align="center"><strong>Please vote “Against” the 2019 Council decision.<br>Overturn the sale and preserve Highland’s trails and open space!</strong><br><a href="http://savehighlandtrails.com">http://savehighlandtrails.com</a></div><div><br></div><div align="center"><strong>Endorsed by:</strong> Mayor Rod Mann and current council members<br>Kurt Ostler, Timothy Ball, Kim Rodela and Brittney Bills.</div><p align="left"><br></p><p><hr><p align="justify"><font style="background-color: rgb(255, 192, 0);"><font style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><font style="background-color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"><strong>Rebuttal to the argument opposing the sale submitted by current council member Scott Smith, former council member Ed Dennis, and current council candidate Colby Gibson </strong>[a current candidate for city council]</font></font><strong><font style="background-color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">, Bruce Braithwaite, and Mark <font style="background-color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">Hafen</font></font><font style="background-color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">.</font></strong></font><em> My inline comments to the rebuttal are italicized. </em><a href="https://mannkindperspectives.blogspot.com/2020/01/wimbleton-trail-referendum-flyer.html" target="_blank"><em>Click here</em></a><em> to read my comments on Do Not Sign the Petition flyer the was mailed while referendum signatures were being collected.</em></p><hr><p>Selling this trail generates large funds to improve other parks and trails, resolves years of subdivision concerns, and will prevent a tax increase to rebuild trails.<br><br>Selling the trail will generate some money but how much is unknown because we don’t now which of the 6 segments will end up being sold. Additionally, we don’t know if the city will need to build a storm drain sump to replace detention basins which could be sold. The approved 5-year trail plan is funded with current revenues (mostly from a county sales tax dedicated to transportation). The council has not discussed any tax increase to further improve the trails. </p><p><strong>Why?</strong></p><ol><li><p align="justify"><font style="background-color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">Residents with beautiful yards have had to deal with a trail that is breaking apart, surrounded by weeds (Goathead thorns), has sections that are unsafe for residents, and includes a dangerous ditch</font>.</p><em><p>It is true that in the past trail maintenance and weed abatement has been sub-optimal. However, beginning in 2020 the city increased trail funding from $35K per year to $135K. The increase in funding came from a new county sales tax specifically for transportation. Last year we seal-coated over 60% of Highland Trails. This year the council approved a 5-year plan to repair and maintain the remaining trails funded with existing revenues. We also started a puncture weed abatement program this year and are in the process of taking the steps necessary for the ditch to be abandoned. Below are pictures of the trail taken in October of this year. I would encourage you to walk the trail and determine for yourself if it is breaking apart and unsafe for residents to walk.</p></em></li><li><p align="justify"><font style="background-color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">This trail is redundant and underused; it doesn’t connect directly to other trails. There are sidewalks that run parallel.</font></p><em><p>Trails are safer for walking than sidewalks – children and adults don’t have the risk of being run over by cars backing out of their driveway. “Underused” is subjective term. Without information about trail usage in other parts of the city is a claim that I don’t believe can be substantiated.</p></em></li><li><p><font style="background-color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">This trail needs to be repaired (not just seal coated) which will cost thousands of dollars!</font></p><em><p>Over half the trail was seal coated last year. It is correct that much of the remaining trail needs to be rehabilitated but that is covered in our our 5-year plan which, as mentioned, is funded with existing revenues.</p></em></li><li><p align="justify"><font style="background-color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">East of the Wimbleton Subdivision, the City is currently developing a “destination trail” from the Murdoch Canal Trail through Mitchell Hollow to the County Equestrian Park. Funds from the sale of this trail could be used to complete this new trail benefiting more residents.</font></p><em><p>Also correct. However, the trail mentioned is part of the county’s regional trail plan and it’s construction has a very good chance of being funded by the county (we would be required to pay a 6.67% match). We do not need to sell existing trails to fund the creation of new ones. The eastern trail does not take kids in Wimbleton to school.</p></em></li><li><p align="justify"><font style="background-color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">Freedom Elementary does not consider this trail a safe route to school</font>.</p><em><p>It is true that the trail does is not on Freedom Elementary Schools’ list of safe routes to school. <strong>It is not true that Freedom Elementary school does not consider the trail to be safe.</strong> I’ve spoken with school district officials. There is a simple process to put the trail on the official safe route to school list and the trail routes have not gone through that process.</p></em></li></ol><p><strong><font style="background-color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">Does this set a Precedent?</font></strong><br><font style="background-color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">NO. This only applies to the perimeter trail in the Wimbleton Subdivision</font>.<br><br><em><em><strong><font style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 0);">It absolutely does set a precedent</font>!</strong> The city has never eliminated an existing trail system. How would breaking this trail system not set a precedent.</em></em></p><p><strong><font style="background-color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">Can the proceeds be used for other trails and parks?</font></strong><br><font style="background-color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">YES. Over $600,000 would be available which is five times the amount of yearly funds available for trails from the County gas sales tax.</font></p><p><em><em>Any one-time funds generated from the sale could be used for capital improvements in other parks. $600,000 represents an unrealistic best-case scenario. The council agreed to divide the trail system into six segments. Each segment can only be sold if adjoining residents purchased the entire segment. My understanding is that from one to four of the segments have adjoining residents that do not wish to purchase the trail and open space. Moreover, two of the segments contain water detention basins which if sold would need to be replaced by sumps constructs at the city’s expense and selling another segment would require the relocation of a pressurized irrigation line. </em></em></p><p><em><em>Note, the phased approach shown below was used to circumvent sections 12.30.090.B and 12.32.090.B of the Municipal Code which state:<br>
”All of the property designated for disposal shall be purchased so that there are no
isolated parcels to be owned and/or maintained by the city. If one or more parcels of
city owned property in a subdivision is not purchased, then all the city open space
property in the subdivision cannot be disposed of under this ordinance. The City
Council may approve exceptions to this requirement if the City owned property can
be accessed without the need to cross private property.” <br>Absent the phased approach if any piece of the trail was not purchased none of it could be sold.</em></em></p><p><em><em><em><em><em>Does it really make sense to sell an existing city asset to fund the improvement of others? Would we sell a road that is used to fund the construction or maintenance of another?<br><br>
<a href="http://www.freedomnotes.com/BlogImages/Highland-City-Proposition-1_AA5C/image.png"><img title="image" style="margin: 6px 0px 0px; display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="image" src="http://www.freedomnotes.com/BlogImages/Highland-City-Proposition-1_AA5C/image_thumb.png" border="0"></a></em></em></em></em></em></p><p><font style="background-color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"><strong>Was this Resolution Legal</strong>?</font><br><font style="background-color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">YES. The City’s Council decision was legal and met the requirements of Utah State Law (then and as amended).</font></p><p><em>Actually, according to state statute (<a href="https://le.utah.gov/xcode/Title10/Chapter9A/10-9a-S609.5.html?v=C10-9a-S609.5_2021050520210505" target="_blank">10.91.609.5(4) a & b</a>) the council was supposed to explicitly state:</em></p><p><em>(a) good cause exists for the vacation; and <br>(b) neither the public interest nor any person will be materially injured by the vacation.</em></p><p><em>The council did neither in the motion to sell the land. This is a technicality that could be remedied by the current council if Proposition 1 passes. Personally, I don’t believe good cause existed then or now. However, if the council decision is ratified by the voters then it would imply that the public believes good cause exists and the council would most likely vote that good cause did exist.</em></p><p><strong><font style="background-color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">Is the Price Fair Market Value?</font><br></strong><font style="background-color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">YES. The City Council approved the selling price based on comparable values for undevelopable landlocked property.</font></p><p><em>The council did approve the selling price at 20% of the county assessed value of adjoining property ($2.45 a square foot). Whether or not that is the fair market value is subjective. For example, in order to build Canal Blvd the city purchased undevelopable landlocked property for about $10 a square foot.</em></p><h3>Links</h3><ul><li><a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1oKor-BFi5WFbw3q3bh_1m67-YnBSSMv9FYeEv3Wo__M/edit#gid=0" target="_blank">“5-Year” Trail Plan Summary</a> (if you include the current year, it is a 6-year plan.</li><li><a href="https://mannkindperspectives.blogspot.com/2020/01/wimbleton-trail-referendum-flyer.html" target="_blank">Comments on the Do Not Sign the Petition Flyer</a></li><li><a href="https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/edit?mid=1NqiRgqmyOLwicyH_ouaaeNI-0zG8IBRt&ll=40.416060083081035%2C-111.81866714992395&z=17" target="_blank">Map of Highland Trail System with trail count information</a></li><li><a href="https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/edit?mid=1MeX-vbsUgGuVl23iyY9taaywVVg&ll=40.41602035596172%2C-111.81703176515127&z=17" target="_blank">Map of Wimbleton Trail System with pictures</a></li><li><a href="https://drive.google.com/drive/u/1/folders/1HIJLMFG6tmQ8N2cqMYD7qzhAn_Kd_dpD" target="_blank">Pictures of the Wimbleton Trail System Feb 24, 2021</a></li><li><a href="https://drive.google.com/drive/u/1/folders/1fGK0x0paqIOzfO1BOa5qcVf49OsRMeaV" target="_blank">Pictures of the Wimbleton Trail System Oct 13, 2021</a></li><li><a href="https://le.utah.gov/xcode/Title10/Chapter9A/10-9a-S609.5.html?v=C10-9a-S609.5_2021050520210505" target="_blank">State code related to abandoning roads (and trails).</a></li><li><a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1UEoInlN-fTEXb-CbJ2yBe4Gv6eNugsCdhmqfD3512vU/edit#gid=675706453" target="_blank">Trail count data</a></li><li><a href="http://freedomnotes.com/Documents/Highland/20201%20Highland%20Voter%20Information%20Pamphlet.pdf#page=4" target="_blank">Voter Information Pamphlet</a></li></ul>Rod Mannhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10241182790476070316noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-696817881234121652.post-52383103466851670722021-10-07T16:29:00.001-06:002021-10-07T18:38:38.967-06:00Selecting Candidates for Local Office 2021<p><a href="http://www.freedomnotes.com/BlogImages/e50a0390a6d1_8A7F/vote-card.jpg"><img width="538" height="257" title="vote-card" style="margin-right: auto; margin-left: auto; float: none; display: block; background-image: none;" alt="vote-card" src="http://www.freedomnotes.com/BlogImages/e50a0390a6d1_8A7F/vote-card_thumb.jpg" border="0"></a></p><p>This November, residents of Highland will have the opportunity to determine who will fill two city council seats. Candidates for these offices are asking for the privilege to spend five to twenty or more hours a week, for the next four years. They will make decisions that affect us today and years into the future. Over the term of their office they will be responsible for ~$90M of city expenses and will cast votes that affect zoning, roads, public safety, sewer, water, etc. In short, their actions affect us on a daily basis.</p><p>Let me offer a few thoughts on identifying candidates who will serve our community well:
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<p><ul><li><p>They need to be someone whose judgement you can trust. Can they set aside self-interest when they vote? A council member will cast over 500 votes during a four-year term. </p><li><p>Elected officials make decisions on issues in areas where they are not experts. Look for someone who likes to learn, will listen to multiple points of view, and can update their opinion as they learn more about an issue.</p><li><p>Council members often don’t agree with each other, but need to work together. Can a candidate disagree without being disagreeable? Are they able to effectively debate issues? Can they compromise when that is needed – there are limited questions with clear-cut answers.</p><li><p>Residents will have strong opinions on issues. They are occasionally unkind to those who don’t agree. Showing civility in the face of incivility tends to de-escalate issues and helps take emotion out of decisions. Look for those who are gracious when others are not.</p><li><p>Doing the right thing in the wrong way can generate a lot of negativity and is often worse than doing nothing. The “wrong way” usually means making big decisions in a way that is perceived to be non-transparent. </p><li><p>Candidates that are patient and persistent will be able to move the ball forward on big issues.</p></li></ul><p>Is there a perfect candidate? No. Are there candidates who are perfectly capable of doing an excellent job? Absolutely!<p>The candidates we elect will represent us across a broad spectrum of issues, not just one or two, for the next four years. Please take the time to get to know those who are running and support those you believe will be effective public servants for all of Highland over the next four years.<h3>Related links:</h3><ul><li><a href="https://mannkindperspectives.blogspot.com/2010/07/civility-in-politics.html" target="_blank">Civility in Politics</a></li><li><a href="https://mannkindperspectives.blogspot.com/2017/08/deciding-which-boxes-to-check-on-your.html" target="_blank">Deciding which Boxes to Check on Your Ballot</a></li><li><a href="https://mannkindperspectives.blogspot.com/2012/05/integrity-by-general-charles-c-krulak.html" target="_blank">Integrity by General Charles C. Krulak, USMC retired</a></li><li><a href="http://mannkindperspectives.blogspot.com/2012/04/lessons-in-honor-from-alexander.html">Lessons in Honor from Alexander Hamilton and Thornton W. Burgess</a></li><li><a href="http://mannkindperspectives.blogspot.com/2010/06/favorite-quotes-government.html">My favorite political quotes</a></li><li><a href="http://mannkindperspectives.blogspot.com/2015/07/questions-for-candidates-that-won-be.html">Questions for Candidates</a></li><li><a href="https://mannkindperspectives.blogspot.com/2014/11/the-crimes-of-tongue-william-george.html" target="_blank">The Crimes of the Tongue — William George Jordan</a></li><li><a href="http://mannkindperspectives.blogspot.com/2015/06/tips-for-influencing-local-government.html">Tips on Influencing Local Government</a></li></ul>Rod Mannhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10241182790476070316noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-696817881234121652.post-68687243099366086742021-10-05T16:33:00.001-06:002022-01-05T16:17:53.253-07:00Highland City Council Preview for 5-Oct-2021<p><a href="http://www.freedomnotes.com/BlogImages/3fd0e7b46248_11609/image.png"><img width="540" height="414" title="image" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="image" src="http://www.freedomnotes.com/BlogImages/3fd0e7b46248_11609/image_thumb.png" border="0"></a><br>This will be an interesting meeting. Below are the agenda items which captured my attention:</p><ul><li>Rentable Scooters in Highland presentation</li><li>Annual library report</li><li>DR Horton/Lehi/Highland agreement</li><li>Mountain Ridge Park development decision</li><li>Mitchell Hollow Baseball Field partnership agreement</li></ul>
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<p>This meeting will be held at city hall but we will also stream it on our YouTube channel (<a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC290S6CxDkJrzjNJ0zn9cSg/videos" target="_blank">click here</a> to watch). </p><p>You can find an abbreviated meeting agenda. The complete agenda (47 pages) which includes the staff reports associated with each item can be accessed by <a href="https://www.highlandcity.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_10052021-698" target="_blank">clicking here</a>.</p><p><p><center><font size="3"><strong><hr>Highland City Council Agenda<br></strong></font><strong><font size="2">Tuesday, October, 5th 2021 at 7:00 PM<br></font></strong></center><font size="3"></font><div align="left"><font size="2"><strong>Virtual Participation</strong></font></div><ul><li><div align="left"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC290S6CxDkJrzjNJ0zn9cSg/videos" target="_blank"><font size="2">YouTube Live</font></a></div></li><li><div align="left"><font size="2">Email comments prior to meeting: </font><a><font size="2">council@highlandcity.org</font></a></div></li></ul><p align="left"><font size="2"><em>The time and duration listed at the end of agenda items is my guess as to the start time of </em></font></p><hr><ol style="margin-left: -20px;"><li><p><font size="2"><strong>UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC APPEARANCES</strong> 7:05 PM<br>Time has been set aside for the public to express their ideas, concerns, and comments. Comments are limited to 3 minutes.<font size="2">.</font></font></p></li><li><p><font size="2"><strong>PRESENTATIONS </strong>7:15 PM</font></p></li><ul style="margin-left: -20px;"><li><font size="2"><font size="2"><strong>Bird Scooters</strong>: <em>Mike Butler from Bird Scooters will present a proposal to furnish scooters for use within Highland City<br> <a href="http://www.freedomnotes.com/BlogImages/3fd0e7b46248_11609/image_3.png"><img width="501" height="289" title="image" style="margin: 6px 0px; display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="image" src="http://www.freedomnotes.com/BlogImages/3fd0e7b46248_11609/image_thumb_3.png" border="0"></a></em></font></font></li><li><font size="2"><font size="2"><strong>Annual Library Report</strong> <em>– Library Director Donna Cardon</em></font></font></li></ul><li><p><font size="2"><strong>PLAT AMENDMENT: PHEASANT HOLLOW PLAT C </strong><em>Administrative.</em> 7:45 PM<br>The City Council will consider a request by Highland City to amend the Pheasant Hollow Plat A subdivision to adjust the property lines of lots 9 and 10 to create one lot and two parcels. Below is a property diagram and summary of the request:<br><a href="http://www.freedomnotes.com/BlogImages/3fd0e7b46248_11609/2021-10-05-Pheasant-Hollow-Plat-C.png"><img width="522" height="297" title="2021-10-05 Pheasant Hollow Plat C" style="margin: 6px 0px 0px; display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="2021-10-05 Pheasant Hollow Plat C" src="http://www.freedomnotes.com/BlogImages/3fd0e7b46248_11609/2021-10-05-Pheasant-Hollow-Plat-C_thumb.png" border="0"></a></font></p></li><ul style="margin-left: -20px;"><li><font size="2">The request is for approval of a plat amendment to the Pheasant Hollow subdivision
to adjust the property lines of lots 9 and 10 to create one (1) lot that is 31,226 square
feet.</font><li><font size="2">Parcel A is 23,369 square feet and is to remain Highland City property as a
detention basin (non-buildable parcel). The detention basin is part of the
infrastructure of Canal Boulevard.</font></li><li><div align="justify"><font size="2">Parcel B is 3,123 square feet and is to remain Highland City property to protect the
American Fork River (non-buildable parcel).</font></div></li><li><div align="justify"><font size="2">39,311 square feet is being formally dedicated as public right of way for Canal Boulevard.</font></div></li><li><font size="2">It is being proposed that Lot 1 will be included back into the HOA with full rights
and will adhere to all the Association’s bylaws, declarations, covenants,
conditions, and restrictions thereof.</font></li><li><font size="2">Parcels A and B and the public right of way are not part of the HOA, nor subject
to any bylaws, declarations, covenants, conditions, or restrictions</font></li></ul><li><div align="justify"><font size="2"><strong>A TRI-PARTY AGREEMENT BETWEEN HIGHLAND CITY, LEHI CITY, AND DR HORTON INC. </strong><em>Administrative </em>8:05 PM<br><a href="http://www.freedomnotes.com/BlogImages/3fd0e7b46248_11609/2021-10-05-DR-Horton.jpg"><img width="523" height="338" title="2021-10-05 DR Horton" style="margin: 6px 0px 0px; display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="2021-10-05 DR Horton" src="http://www.freedomnotes.com/BlogImages/3fd0e7b46248_11609/2021-10-05-DR-Horton_thumb.jpg" border="0"></a><br><br>The City Council will consider a request for approval of a tri-party agreement between Lehi City, Highland City, and D.R. Horton for the development of property currently located in Utah County. Highland Boulevard and 11800 North. This property has been included in the Highland
City annexation policy plan. DR Horton has petitioned Lehi City for annexation of the
property. In exchange for Highland City not protesting the annexation an agreement has been structured that I believe benefits Highland given that the annexation request would most likely survive any protest we make (we have the opinion of four individual attorneys plus a former chair of the county review board that the request to annex into Lehi would be almost certainly upheld should Highland contest the agreement). Also, we did have an agreement dated in 2014 between the then mayor’s of Highland and Lehi and supported by the Highland City council for Lehi to annex the 109 acres
provided the property be developed at 2 lots per acres. Lehi was willing to uphold that agreement. DR Horton did present two plans to us; one with 2 lots per acre in the 109 and then higher density in the surrounding property and the plan which this agreement would allow. Of the two plans a majority of the neighboring residents preferred the plan being approved.<br><a href="http://www.freedomnotes.com/BlogImages/3fd0e7b46248_11609/2021-07-06-DR-Horton-NE-Micron.png"><img width="528" height="441" title="2021-07-06 DR Horton NE Micron" style="margin: 6px 0px; display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="2021-07-06 DR Horton NE Micron" src="http://www.freedomnotes.com/BlogImages/3fd0e7b46248_11609/2021-07-06-DR-Horton-NE-Micron_thumb.png" border="0"></a><br>Highlights of the agreement include the following:</font></div></li><ul style="margin-left: -20px;"><li><p><font size="2">Highland shall continue to own and maintain the Highland Boulevard Section, and
Lehi shall be responsible for fifty percent (50%) of the cost (the “Lehi Maintenance
Contribution”) incurred by Highland to maintain and repair the Highland Boulevard Section in accordance with Highland’s roadway standards and
requirements (as the same may be modified from time to time) and Highland’s
bidding and contracting procedures.<br><em>It is normally the case that the city which owns the right of way pays for the road. In my view this was a generous concession</em><em>.</em></font></p></li><li><p><font size="2">As part of the development of the Horton Property following final approval of the
Annexation Petition, Horton shall install an additional traffic light or other traffic
control measure along the Highland Boulevard Section at the intersection 11800
North (the “Additional Traffic Control”). The total cost for the Additional Traffic
Control shall be shared by the Parties as follows: (a) Lehi and Highland shall each
be responsible for thirty-three percent (33%) of such costs; and (b) Horton shall be
responsible for thirty-four percent (34%) of such costs.<br><em>Typically the adjoining cities would split the cost of a traffic signal based on the frontage. The would mean that Highland would have born 75% of the cost and Lehi 25%.</em></font></p></li><li><p><font size="2">Develop the Horton Property substantially in accordance with the Concept Plan,
subject to the following density limitations for each pod of development shown on
the Concept Plan (each, a “Pod”): (which Horton may increase by no more than ten
percent (10%) depending on the final location and layout of proposed open spaces
and roads):</font><ol type="a" style="margin-left: -20px;"><li><font size="2">No more than 77 single family lots located the 45 acre Pod designated on the Concept Plan as “Estate”;</font></li><li><font size="2">No more than 95 single family lots located on the 36
acre Pod designated on the Concept Plan as “Emerald”;</font></li><li><font size="2">No more than 174 single family lots located on
the 40 acre Pod designated on the Concept Plan as “Horton Plus”;</font></li><li><font size="2">No more than 249 units located on the 39 acre Pod designated on the Concept Plan as “Active Adult”; and</font></li><li><font size="2">No more than two total clubhouses (one for the single-family residences
and one for the active adult units).</font></li></ol></li><li><p><font size="2">Notwithstanding the foregoing, Horton may increase the total number of lots or
units permitted in any Pod by up to ten percent (10%) so long as the total density of
the Horton Property (<em>the annexed 109 acres plus another 80 acres already located in Lehi</em>) as a whole does not exceed five hundred ninety-seven (597)
units.<br><em>Here are the positives relative the to development. All single family homes except in the active adult pod. Active adult developments have significantly lower impact on traffic and schools than standard residential. 42% of the development will be active adult. </em></font></p></li><li><p><font size="2">Incorporate the recommendations set forth in that certain Traffic Study, dated Aug 18, 2021, prepared by Horrocks Engineers, with respect to Highland Boulevard.</font></p></li><li><p><font size="2">Set the minimum lot size of any subdivision of the Horton Property directly
adjacent to the boundary with Highland shown on the Concept Plan to be no less
than one-half (1/2) an acre.<br><em>The western border of Dry Creek Highland backs up to DR Horton property that is currently in Lehi and was not subject to the 2014 1/2 acre lot agreement. </em></font></p></li><li><p><font size="2">Include a trail connection to the Dry Creek area of Highland as part of the
development of the Horton Property so long as the intervening landowner(s) have
granted an easement to Highland for trail purposes.</font></p></li></ul><li><div align="justify"><font size="2"><strong>OPEN SPACE PURCHASE AGREEMENTS</strong> <em>Legislative </em>8:30 PM<br><p>The City Council will consider a purchase contract template for the open space purchases approved by the Council on June 15th, 2021. This template will be used for all open space parcel purchases. The city has engaged a surveyor for all properties approved. To date ~20 out of 53 properties have been surveyed. The purchase price is $2.74 per square foot as established in Resolution 2021-09.<br>
The terms of the contract include:</p></font><ul style="margin-left: -20px;"><font size="2"><li>
The entire purchase price be paid in full, and the Earnest Money Deposit be applied toward the total purchase price.</li><li>
No financing.</li><li>The buyer shall pay all surveying costs to survey the property and to prepare a legal
description and deed.</li><li>The buyer shall pay all costs charged by the title company/closing office for its<br>
services in the settlement/closing process.</li></font><li><font size="2">Any special conditions regarding sprinkler plans that are approved by the Parks Superintendent.</font></li></ul></div></li><li><p><font size="2"><font size="2"><strong>MOUNTAIN RIDGE PARK </strong><em>Administrative</em> <em></em>8:45 PM<br>The City Council will consider the process for the future construction of Mountain Ridge Park. The council has not landed on how to configure the all-abilities/inclusive playground or the north-western section of the park which was formerly planned to have a park maintenance building. However, the council does wish to start developing the park. The goal of this item is to provide staff guidance on how to proceed with the construction of the park. The picture below depicts what was formerly planned to be phase 1.<br><a href="http://www.freedomnotes.com/BlogImages/3fd0e7b46248_11609/2021-03-30-MRP-Phase-1.jpg"><img width="524" height="328" title="2021-03-30 MRP Phase 1" style="margin: 6px 0px 0px; display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="2021-03-30 MRP Phase 1" src="http://www.freedomnotes.com/BlogImages/3fd0e7b46248_11609/2021-03-30-MRP-Phase-1_thumb.jpg" border="0"></a><br></font></font></p></li><li><p><font size="2"><strong>DISCUSSION: MITCHELL HOLLOW PARK AND HERITAGE PARK BASEBALL FIELD PARTNERSHIP </strong><em>Administrative </em>9:30 PM<br><a href="http://www.freedomnotes.com/BlogImages/3fd0e7b46248_11609/2021-10-05-Mitchell-Hollow-Baseball-Field.jpg"><img width="520" height="360" title="2021-10-05 Mitchell Hollow Baseball Field" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="2021-10-05 Mitchell Hollow Baseball Field" src="http://www.freedomnotes.com/BlogImages/3fd0e7b46248_11609/2021-10-05-Mitchell-Hollow-Baseball-Field_thumb.jpg" border="0"></a><br></font><p><font size="2">The City Council will review the Mitchell Hollow Park Baseball Field Partnership with a possible expansion to include improvements to the baseball field at Heritage Park. This item is being presented for information and direction only.</font><p><font size="2">On October 20, 2020, the City Council approved a public/private partnership to convert <br>
the Mitchell Hollow Baseball Field grass infield to an artificial turf infield and directed
staff to draft an agreement with Mr. Chad Christopherson. Further the Council allowed
Mr. Christopherson to proceed at his own risk (without an agreement) to meet construction
time frames. Ultimately, it was decided that an artificial turf infield was cost prohibitive.
The partnership allowed Mr. Christopherson to use the field in exchange for these
improvements.<br><br>In the May 2021, Mr. Christopherson approached the city regarding converting the grass
infield to a high school quality dirt infield. This was communicated with the Council, who
were supportive of the project. The equipment from his construction company was also
available before needed at the next job site. As a result, Mr. Christopherson was granted
permission to begin construction. The Council was informed of the progress of the
construction throughout the summer.<br><br>
Over the summer there has been damage to the field from dirt bikes and kids playing on<br>
the infield when it was wet. The infield had to be regraded and repaired. Because of the<br>
damage it is being requested that the field be enclosed, and the use potentially restricted. The Council has expressed concern with enclosing and restricting use of the field.<br><br>
There are several proposed remaining improvements. These include a pitching mound,<br>
GPS grading, another layer of special infield dirt, batters eye blackout, fencing, moving<br>
the backstop further back (this will allow the field to accommodate different age groups),
and a new storage shed. Mr. Christopherson is also willing to add special dirt to the
Heritage Park Fields and do other field improvements. Due to vandalism, there is a
reluctance to invest in additional improvements.<br><br>
The draft agreement has been amended to include a reduction in use of the field by a team supported by My Christopherson from 50% to m October 2020 is a reduction in the use of the field from 50% of the time to 2-3 times
per week from April through August in exchange for improving the field.</font></p></li><li><p><font size="2"><strong>DISCUSSION: ETHICAL BEHAVIOR STATEMENT</strong> <em>Administrative </em>9:50 PM<br>The Council will discuss implementation of an ethical behavior statement as recommended by the State Auditor’s Fraud Risk Assessment. This item is being presented for discussion only to fulfill requirements of the State Auditor’s Office, formal action will not be taken.<br><br>The Utah State Auditor developed a Fraud Risk Assessment that outlines best
practices for fraud detection for local governments. The Auditor’s office does not
require, but recommends that cities do their best to implement these best practices.
Cities are required to complete the assessment and present it to the City Council
prior to the end of the fiscal year. The report must then be submitted to the State
Auditor. <br><br>An ethical behavior statement has been prepared to remind the City’s
elected officials and staff of the ethics standards contained in State and City code
including, but not limited to: improper use of official position, accepting gifts or
loans, disclosing privileged information, retaining a financial or beneficial interest
in a transaction, nepotism, misuse of public resources or property, outside
employment, political activity, fair and equal treatment, and conduct after leaving
office or employment. The fraud risk assessment recommends that officials and staff
acknowledge the ethical behavior statement in writing annually.<br><a href="https://highland.municipalcodeonline.com/book?type=ordinances#name=2.04.070_Standards_Of_Conduct;_Conflict_Of_Interest" target="_blank">Highland City Municipal Code – Standards of Conduct; Conflict of Interest</a><br><a href="https://le.utah.gov/xcode/Title10/Chapter3/10-3-P13.html" target="_blank">State Municipal Employees’ Ethics Act</a></font></p></li><li><p><font size="2"><font size="2"><strong>MAYOR/COUNCIL AND STAFF COMMUNICATION ITEMS </strong>10:05 PM</font></font></p></li><ol type="a" style="margin-left: -20px;"><li><div align="justify"><font size="2"><font size="2"><strong>Staff Project List </strong><em>– City Administrator/Community Development Director Nathan Crane</em></font></font></div></li><li><div align="justify"><font size="2"><font size="2"><strong>Future Meetings</strong></font></font></div></li><ul style="margin-left: -20px;"><li><font size="2">Oct 5, City Council Meeting, 7:00 pm, City Hall</font></li><li><font size="2"><font size="2">Oct 19, City Council Meeting, 7:00 pm, City Hall</font></font></li><li><font size="2">Oct 20, Lone Peak Public Safety District Board Meeting, 7:30 am, City Hall</font></li><li><font size="2">Oct 26, Planning Commission Meeting, 7:00 pm, City H<strong>all</strong></font></li><li><font size="2"><font size="2">Nov 9, City Council Meeting, 7:00 pm, City Hall</font></font></li><li><font size="2">Nov 10, Lone Peak Public Safety District Board Meeting, 7:30 am, City Hall</font></li><li><font size="2">Nov 16, Planning Commission Meeting, 7:00 pm, City H<strong>all</strong></font></li></ul></ol><li><font size="2"><strong>CLOSED SESSION </strong>10:30 PM<br>The City Council may recess to convene in a closed session to discuss the character, professional competence, or physical or mental health of an individual, pending or reasonably imminent litigation, and the purchase, exchange, or lease of real property, as provided by Utah Code Annotated §52-4-205</font></li></ol><p><font size="2"><font size="2"><font size="2"><strong>ADJOURNMENT </strong>12:00 AM</font></font></font></p><h2><font size="2">Links:</font></h2><ul><li><font size="2"><a href="https://www.highlandcity.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_10052021-698" target="_blank">Agenda packet for the 5-Oct-2021 council meeting</a></font></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC290S6CxDkJrzjNJ0zn9cSg/videos" target="_blank"><font size="2">Highland City YouTube channel</font></a></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/UtahsHighlander/videos" target="_blank"><font size="2">Utah’s Highland YouTube channel</font></a><font size="2"> (Two-Minute Tuesday videos)<strong><br></strong></font></li></ul><p><font size="2"></font></p><p><font size="2"></font></p><p><font size="2"></font></p>Rod Mannhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10241182790476070316noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-696817881234121652.post-69097881218401990842021-09-20T22:56:00.001-06:002021-11-08T20:43:32.256-07:00Highland City Council Preview for 9 Nov 2021<p align="center">As of Friday, Nov 5th there were 127 ballots left to be counted out of 4,752 that had been received by the county. Below are the results as of Friday:</p><p align="center"><a href="http://freedomnotes.com/BlogImages/Highland-City-Council-Preview-for-9-Nov-_10CA9/2021-11-05-Election-Data.png"><img width="368" height="499" title="2021-11-05 Election Data" style="border: 0px currentcolor; border-image: none; display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="2021-11-05 Election Data" src="http://freedomnotes.com/BlogImages/Highland-City-Council-Preview-for-9-Nov-_10CA9/2021-11-05-Election-Data_thumb.png" border="0"></a><strong></strong></p><p align="center"><strong>Thanks</strong> to those who participated in the political process and voted! Our turnout was nearly 40%, which is above average for municipal elections in Highland. <a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/e/2PACX-1vRuBGJEdeatg0GIjAeACKeOC17FTOkZkKwoB3E-0-Vw4JT8vl8IyK9Yrn1HB6IccF-oYIGNAAZb7SQZ/pubhtml?gid=507514924&single=true" target="_blank">Click here</a> to view recent municipal election turnout info and <a href="https://www.utahcounty.gov/dept/clerkaud/elections/ElectResults.html" target="_blank">click here</a> to view the latest election results.</p><p align="center">For Tuesday’s council meeting there are a number of interesting items on the agenda including:</p>
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<ul style="margin-left: -20px;"><li>A 6 PM work session where the council will discuss the disposal of city property that would affect 15 residences. Part of the discussion should also include how to deal with encroachment on city property. This will be followed up by an action item on the council agenda.</li><li>Special recognition for the following Highland residents:</li><ul style="margin-left: -20px;"><li>The Reeb family (Noah, Jacque, and James). <a href="https://www.espn.com/video/clip?id=32518832" target="_blank">Click here</a> to watch a short video that will make you smile and cry.</li><li>Arts Council members (outgoing chair Shauna Larson, Ellen Burns, and Elaine Roundy)</li><li>Highland resident Kristina Woodbury</li></ul><li>Discussion of an amendment to our city code that would cover shipping containers. <a name="more"></a> </li></ul><p>This meeting will be held at city hall but we will also stream it on our YouTube channel (<a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC290S6CxDkJrzjNJ0zn9cSg/videos" target="_blank">click here</a> to watch). </p><p>You can find an abbreviated meeting agenda. The complete agenda (230 pages) which includes the staff reports associated with each item can be accessed by <a href="https://www.highlandcity.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_11092021-710" target="_blank">clicking here</a>.</p><p><p><center><font size="3"><strong><hr>Highland City Council Agenda<br></strong></font><strong><font size="2">Tuesday, Nov, 9th 2021<br>6:00 PM work session and 7:00 pm council meeting</font></strong></center><font size="3"></font><div align="left"><font size="2"><strong>Virtual Participation</strong></font></div><ul><li><div align="left"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC290S6CxDkJrzjNJ0zn9cSg/videos" target="_blank"><font size="2">YouTube Live</font></a></div></li><li><div align="left"><font size="2">Email comments prior to meeting: </font><a><font size="2">council@highlandcity.org</font></a></div></li></ul><p align="left"><font size="2"><em>The time and duration listed at the end of agenda items is my guess as to the start time of this item and how long it will run.</em><br></font></p><p><font size="2"></font></p><font size="2"><hr></font><p><font size="2"><strong>6:00 PM WORK SESSION: </strong>Review of a list of city of property to be considered for disposal (the list to be discussed are the 15 property requests the council reviewed earlier this year but ended up deferring a decision on their disposal.</font></p><p><font size="2"><iframe width="500" height="350" docs.google.com="" spreadsheets="" d="" e="" 2pacx-1vq68q_sjck_om11kpgazepbhqdxt-58mhsbonpnfq2x8rit2_eytizno0zenmzg6xmbl-bb6kfivwso="" pubhtml?gid='777010953&single=true&widget=true&headers=false&chrome=false"'></iframe></font></p><p><font size="2">One of the challenges the council faces in approving or rejecting properties on this list is that there are many homes surrounding some of these properties which have already encroached on city property. I believe the council needs to approve a policy for dealing with encroachment and authorize staff to enforce it as part of the decision on this list. My expectation is that while the council may arrive at a consensus on the policy they will defer approving the policy until the next meeting to provide the time to get feedback from staff and residents as well as consider unintended consequences. </font></p><hr><ol style="margin-left: -20px;"><li><p><font size="2"><strong>UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC APPEARANCES</strong> 7:05 PM<br>Time has been set aside for the public to express their ideas, concerns, and comments. Comments are limited to 3 minutes.<font size="2">.</font></font></p></li><li><p><font size="2"><strong>PRESENTATIONS </strong>7:20 PM</font></p></li><ol type="a" style="margin-left: -20px;"><li><font size="2"><strong>Youth Council</strong><br>A member of the Highland City Youth Council will report on their activities and service during the last month</font></li><li><font size="2"><strong>Arts Council<br></strong>Mayor Rod Mann and Council Member Kurt Ostler will recognize Shauna Larson for her many years of service as the Chair of the Highland City Arts Council and introduce Phoebe Hall as the new Chair of the Highland City Arts Council.</font></li><li><font size="2"><strong>Recognition Items<br></strong>Mayor Rod Mann will give special recognition to those who have contributed to Highland City.</font></li></ol><li><p><font size="2"><strong>CONSENT ITEMS</strong> 7:40 PM <br>Items on the consent agenda are of a routine nature or have been previously studied by the City Council. They are intended to be acted upon in one motion. Council members may pull items from consent if they would like them considered separately.</font></p></li><ol type="a" style="margin-left: -20px;"><li><div align="justify"><font size="2"><strong>Approval of Council Meeting Minutes for Sept 21st and Oct 5th </strong><em>Administrative</em></font></div></li><li><div align="justify"><font size="2"><strong>ORDINANCE: 2022 City Council Regular Meeting Schedule . </strong><em>Administrative<br></em>The City Council will consider approving the following City Council Regular Meeting Schedule for 2022. City Council will hold their meetings on the first
and third Tuesday of every month at 7:00 pm with the following exceptions:<ul style="margin-left: -20px;"><li>The Swearing In Ceremony will be held on Tuesday, January 4th, so City Council
meetings during January will be held on January 11th and 18th.</li><li>No meeting on April 5th due to spring break, instead City
Council will meet on March 29th.</li><li>Only one meeting in November, on the 1st.</li><li>Only one meeting in December, on the 6th.</li></ul></font></div></li><li><div align="justify"><font size="2"><a name="_Hlk71838685"></a><a name="_Hlk499785077"></a><strong>ACTION: Library Long-Range Strategic Plan Administrative </strong><em>Administrative<br></em>The library updates its long-range plan each year. A goal to hire a fund-raising consultant for capital improvements and related goals were removed based input from the survey conducted at the first of the year. Plan highlights include the following: </font></div></li><div align="justify"><ul style="margin-left: -20px;"><font size="2"><li>Conduct a financial audit of the Library fund in 2022.</li><li>Increase library card holders by 10% in 2022 and 5% each year thereafter.</li><li>Replace the Library carpet by 2024.</li><li>Grow the physical collection to 50,000 items by 2026.</li><li>Grow the picture book collection to 8,000 by 2026.</li><li>Continue our existing weekly and monthly programs and hold at least one in-person
adult program each quarter.</li></font></ul></div><li><div align="justify"><font size="2"><font size="2"><strong>FINAL PLAT: Ridgeview Retail Administrative</strong><em></em>.<em>Legislative</em><br>The City Council will consider a request by Spencer Moffat for final plat approval for a 4-lot commercial subdivision located at approximately North County Boulevard and Canal Boulevard.<br><a href="http://freedomnotes.com/BlogImages/Highland-City-Council-Preview-for-9-Nov-_10CA9/2021-11-09-Ridgeview-Commercial-Plat.png"><img width="499" height="308" title="2021-11-09 Ridgeview Commercial Plat" style="margin: 6px 0px; display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="2021-11-09 Ridgeview Commercial Plat" src="http://freedomnotes.com/BlogImages/Highland-City-Council-Preview-for-9-Nov-_10CA9/2021-11-09-Ridgeview-Commercial-Plat_thumb.png" border="0"></a></font></font></div></li><li><div align="justify"><font size="2"><font size="2"><strong>RESOLUTION: Opioid Litigation Settlement </strong><em>Legislative<br></em>The City Council will consider a request by the Utah Attorney General for the City to participate in the proposed settlements of ongoing litigation against opioid distributors and manufacturers. Here is more detail:<p>Several years ago, certain states and local political subdivisions initiated litigation against
these companies related to their practices in developing, marketing, distributing, and other
activities that caused or furthered the opioid epidemic. After years of litigation and
negotiations, the parties have reached proposed, nationwide settlement agreements, one for
the distributors and one for the manufacturer.</p><p>
The proposed settlements would require the companies to provide billions of dollars in relief
to states and local governments to alleviate and abate the opioid epidemic. These funds
would be provided to the states, who would then use them for the benefit of the state and
its political subdivisions or distribute them to local governments for local use. The proposed
settlements also require the companies to take certain actions or to stop taking certain
actions related to opioid manufacturing and distribution.</p><p>
The proposed settlements will only be effective if a sufficient number of states join the
settlement. Further, the settlements provide for bonus incentive payments that provide
additional money to states based on the number of local political subdivisions that opt into
the settlements. Essentially, the companies do not wish to settle unless they can guarantee
that a critical mass of government claims against them are being settled.</p><p>
For the City side, the more political subdivision that join, the more incentive money is paid
out. Any political subdivision that does not join the settlement cannot receive funds from
the payout and would have to pursue separate litigation against the companies. Thus the
City has an incentive to participate in order to potentially receive funds or, at the least, to
enable Utah to receive the most funds possible. Participation by the City requires the City
to settle and release claims against the opioid companies, which would preclude the City
from suing those companies for the same matters. Settlement by the City would not preclude
any private person or entity from suing those companies.</p></font></font></div></li><li><p align="justify"><font size="2"><font size="2"><strong>ORDINANCE: Municipal Code Text Amendment – Short-Term Rentals </strong><em>Legislative<br></em>The council will consider approving a change to our short-term rental ordinance requiring all short-term rentals to be owner occupied.<font size="2"><font size="2"><strong> </strong></font></font></font></font></p></li></ol><li><div align="justify"><font size="2"><strong>PUBLIC HEARING/ORDINANCE: TEXT AMENDMENT – SHIPPING CONTAINERS </strong><em>Legislative.</em> 8:00 PM<br><p>Over the last few years the city has received a number calls and questions regarding shipping containers.
During Covid, staff was getting a call once a week about shipping containers, whereas
currently staff is receiving a call once a month. There are three (3) outstanding complaints
that have not yet been resolved. When complaints about shipping containers come in, staff
addresses them from a nuisance/accumulation perspective. If the shipping container is
proved to be “a source of contamination or pollution of water, air or property, a danger to
health, a breeding ground or habitation for insects or rodents or other forms of life
deleterious to human habitation, or when such objects, conditions or structures are
unsightly or deleterious to their surroundings,” the property owner is asked to have it
removed (Municipal Code 8.16.050). The act of keeping a shipping container on a property
is not regulated by City code. The planning commission began discussion the issue in February of this year and are recommend that the council add the following to our municipal code to address shipping containers:</p></font></div></li><ol style="margin-left: -20px;"><li><div align="justify"><font size="2">A shipping container is a reusable container designed for intermodal freight or
other commercial transportation.</font></div></li><li><div align="justify"><font size="2">
Shipping containers that are kept or used on a property for longer than 60 days
shall meet the following regulations:</font></div></li><ol style="margin-left: -20px; list-style-type: lower-alpha;"><li><div align="justify"><font size="2">
Shipping containers may only be permitted in the R-1-40, R-1-30, and R-1-20
Districts.</font></div></li><li><div align="justify"><font size="2">
Shipping containers shall meet the accessory structure regulations for the
applicable zone.</font></div></li><li><div align="justify"><font size="2">
Building permits are required for shipping containers larger than 200 square<br>
feet or that require electrical, plumbing, or other utilities.</font></div></li><li><div align="justify"><font size="2">
Shipping containers may not be stacked vertically.</font></div></li><li><div align="justify"><font size="2">
Shipping containers shall be set back at least ten feet (10') from the front of<br>
the home,</font></div></li><li><div align="justify"><font size="2">
Shipping containers shall be painted a color consistent with that of the main<br>
dwelling.</font></div></li><li><div align="justify"><font size="2">
Shipping containers are prohibited on lots without a home<font size="2">.<br><br></font></font></div></li></ol></ol><li><div align="justify"><font size="2"><strong>RESOLUTION: ADOPTION OF THE DESIGNATION OF DISPOSABLE PROPERTIES </strong><em>Legislative</em> 9:00 PM<br>The City Council will consider the adoption of a resolution designating specific parcels of public real property as orphan parcels that may be sold. This is a follow-up to the work session discussion. I would not be surprised if this item was continued.<br></font></div></li><li><p><font size="2"><font size="2"><strong>PRELIMINARY PLAT: RIDGEVIEW POD B </strong><em>Administrative</em> <em></em>9:30 PM<br></font></font><p><font size="2"><font size="2">The City Council will consider a request by Boyer Ridgeview Commercial, L.C. for<br>
preliminary plat approval for a 424-lot subdivision located at approximately North County
Boulevard and Canal Boulevard. The request represents an accelerated timeline for the project and is one that Boyer has previously shared with the council. Below is a summary of the changes this represents to the original plan approved by the council.</font></font></p></li><ul style="margin-left: -20px;"><li><font size="2"><font size="2">A reduction in the total number of units from 699 to 689.</font></font></li><li><font size="2">
Increase the size of the community park from 4 acres to 4.8 acres.</font></li><li><font size="2"><font size="2">
Removal of a row of lots that backed onto the Community Park.</font></font></li><li><p align="left"><font size="2"><font size="2">
Increasing the lot size in Pod 12, thereby reducing the number of lots from 161 to
114 and the density from 6.54 units per acre to 4.63.</font></font></p></li><li><font size="2"><font size="2">
Pod 6 will change from carriage lots to town homes. This is allowed within the
current density however townhomes were originally contemplated primarily along
North County Boulevard.</font></font></li></ul><p><font size="2">The diagram below shows the revised plan. See the staff report associated with item in the full agenda for more details.</font></p><p><a href="http://freedomnotes.com/BlogImages/Highland-City-Council-Preview-for-9-Nov-_10CA9/2021-11-08-Boyer-Plat-B.png"><img width="531" height="400" title="2021-11-08 Boyer Plat B" style="border: 0px currentcolor; border-image: none; display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="2021-11-08 Boyer Plat B" src="http://freedomnotes.com/BlogImages/Highland-City-Council-Preview-for-9-Nov-_10CA9/2021-11-08-Boyer-Plat-B_thumb.png" border="0"></a></p><li><p><font size="2"><strong>DISCUSSION: OPEN SPACE FINANCIAL PLAN </strong>9:45 PM<br><font size="2">The City Council will discuss the scope and deliverables of the Open Space Financial Plan being completed by Lewis, Young, Robertson, and Burningham, Inc (LYRB). This item is being presented for discussion and to receive general direction to ensure that the report produced contains the information the council needs.</font></font></p><li><p><font size="2"><strong>ORDINANCE: UPDATES TO HIGHLAND CITY STANDARD DRAWINGS AND DESIGN CRITERIA</strong> <em>Legislative</em>. 10:00 PM</font><p><font size="2">The Standard Drawings and Design Criteria for the City were last updated in 2015. For
some time, the State Division of Drinking Water has required that portions of the City
standards be updated. With that impetus, staff undertook a review of the entire
documents in an effort to update them at one time rather than piece by piece. The
changes do not significantly alter the requirements of the City, with the exception of the
item indicated below pertaining to the parkway detail.</font><br>
</p><p><font size="2">An item of note for the Council is the standard drawing for the Parkway Landscape Detail, ST-06, has been updated in Note 2 to allow the use of xeriscape along the parkways. It is anticipated that a future text amendment will be forthcoming that will further define what xeriscape means and what is an acceptable design criteria. This change simply allows for xeriscape to be implemented based upon an approved plan. This change is being suggested to allow for minimized water use and maintenance on parkway corridors.</font></p></li><li><p><font size="2"><strong>DISCUSSION: MAG/UDOT FUNDED 4800 WEST STUDY</strong> <em>Administrative </em>10:30 PM<br>The City Council will discuss the findings of a recently completed study of 4800 West including the intersection of Timpanogos Highway (SR-92) and North County Boulevard (SR-129) extending through the roundabout at Main Street in Alpine. (For clarification, North County Boulevard turns into 4800 West north of Timpanogos Highway.)</font></p></li><li><p><font size="2"><strong>ACTION: CREATION OF AN AD HOC COMMITTEE</strong> <em>Administrative </em>10:50 PM<br><b>Purpose</b>:<br>To create a report that will be used at a future council work session on the potential for disposal of open space parcels in the Wimbleton Subdivision.</font><p><font size="2"><b>Background</b>:<br>As the council decision to dispose of trails and open space in Wimbleton was resoundingly overturned we would like to look at what options may be available to residents that would not involve removal of the trails.</font><p><font size="2"><b>Summary of Request</b><br>The committee would be tasked with producing a report that will be shared and discussed with the council at a future work session to be held prior the 2022 open space disposal resolution meeting. The report should include the following:</font><ol><li><font size="2">An analysis of how the current open space disposal policies would be applied to property adjacent to the Wimbleton Trails</font><li><font size="2">A description of city infrastructure in Wimbleton that would affect the property adjacent to trails and the costs associated with relocating or replacing any infrastructure components (i.e. city sprinklers, PI lines, detention basins).</font><li><font size="2">Steps the city would need to take to allow the ditch on the east side of Wimbleton to be abandoned.</font></li></ol></li><li><p><p><font size="2"><font size="2"><strong>MAYOR/COUNCIL AND STAFF COMMUNICATION ITEMS 11:00</strong> PM</font></font></p></li><ol type="a" style="margin-left: -20px;"><li><div align="justify"><font size="2"><font size="2">Future Meetings</font></font></div></li><ul style="margin-left: -20px;"><li><font size="2">Nov 16: Board of Canvassers Meeting, 6:00 pm, City Hall</font></li><li><font size="2">Nov 16, Planning Commission Meeting, 7:00 pm, City Hall</font></li><li><font size="2">Dec 7: City Council Meeting, 7:00 pm, City Hall</font></li><li><font size="2">Oct 19,:City Council Meeting, 7:00 pm, City Hall</font></li><li><font size="2">Jan 4,:Swearing In Ceremony, 7:00 pm, City Hall<strong></strong></font></li></ul></ol></ol><p><font size="2"><font size="2"><font size="2"><strong>ADJOURNMENT </strong>11:15 PM</font></font></font></p><h2><font size="2">Links:</font></h2><ul><li><font size="2"><a href="https://www.highlandcity.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_09212021-695" target="_blank">Agenda packet for this council meeting</a></font></li><li><font size="2"><a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/e/2PACX-1vRuBGJEdeatg0GIjAeACKeOC17FTOkZkKwoB3E-0-Vw4JT8vl8IyK9Yrn1HB6IccF-oYIGNAAZb7SQZ/pubhtml?gid=507514924&single=true" target="_blank">Municipal election turnout history (2011-2021)</a></font></li><li><font size="2"><a href="https://www.utahcounty.gov/dept/clerkaud/elections/ElectResults.html" target="_blank">Election results</a></font></li><li><font size="2"><a href="https://www.espn.com/video/clip?id=32518832" target="_blank">Noah Reeb video</a></font></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC290S6CxDkJrzjNJ0zn9cSg/videos" target="_blank"><font size="2">Highland City YouTube channel<font size="2"><strong><br></strong></font></font></a></li></ul><p><font size="2"></font></p><p><font size="2"></font></p><p><font size="2"></font></p>Rod Mannhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10241182790476070316noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-696817881234121652.post-64808934292709899482021-09-13T17:44:00.001-06:002021-09-13T21:56:17.220-06:00Meet with the Mayors – September 2021<p><a href="http://www.freedomnotes.com/BlogImages/Meet-with-the-Mayors-September_BC60/2021-09-13-MTWM.jpg"><img width="548" height="158" title="2021-09-13 MTWM" style="border: 0px currentcolor; border-image: none; display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="2021-09-13 MTWM" src="http://www.freedomnotes.com/BlogImages/Meet-with-the-Mayors-September_BC60/2021-09-13-MTWM_thumb.jpg" border="0"></a><br>Below is a video recording of a discussion on current and future issues facing Highland City with the current mayor, Rod Mann, and next year’s mayor, council member Kurt Ostler.</p>
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<p><iframe width="560" height="315" title="YouTube video player" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ZVgQZqgtWQ8" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture"></iframe></p><p>Here a list of topics covered and the time at which we began discussing the item. For those where we discussed a link or showed a graphic I’ve include them here:</p><ol style="margin-left: -20px;"><li>Public Safety: <a href="https://youtu.be/ZVgQZqgtWQ8?t=69" target="_blank">1:09</a></li><li>General Plan updates and current development: <a href="https://youtu.be/ZVgQZqgtWQ8?t=212" target="_blank">3:32</a></li><li>Taxes and Fees: <a href="https://youtu.be/ZVgQZqgtWQ8?t=345" target="_blank">5:45</a></li><li>Mountain Ridge Park: <a href="https://youtu.be/ZVgQZqgtWQ8?t=669" target="_blank">11:09</a><br><a href="http://www.freedomnotes.com/BlogImages/Meet-with-the-Mayors-September_BC60/image.png"><img width="520" height="350" title="image" style="margin: 6px 0px 0px; display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="image" src="http://www.freedomnotes.com/BlogImages/Meet-with-the-Mayors-September_BC60/image_thumb.png" border="0"></a><br><iframe width="548" height="371" src="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/e/2PACX-1vT0bi_UUQSoUwcEHpAIQuLqaRRRGH3mJPVenpHgL6dghR4_3Tmyx33R9EqsW4B7WRqNv9uXUrACE712/pubchart?oid=36271466&format=interactive" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" seamless=""></iframe><br><a href="https://mannkindperspectives.blogspot.com/2019/07/2019-highland-city-survey.html" target="_blank">Link to 2019 Survey</a>.<br></li><li>Dry Creek Lake Park: <a href="https://youtu.be/ZVgQZqgtWQ8?t=1411" target="_blank">23:31</a><br><a href="http://www.freedomnotes.com/BlogImages/Meet-with-the-Mayors-September_BC60/Dry-Creek-Lake-Full-Map.jpg"><img width="518" height="344" title="Dry Creek Lake Full Map" style="margin: 6px 0px 0px; border: 0px currentcolor; border-image: none; display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="Dry Creek Lake Full Map" src="http://www.freedomnotes.com/BlogImages/Meet-with-the-Mayors-September_BC60/Dry-Creek-Lake-Full-Map_thumb.jpg" border="0"></a><br></li><li>Proposition 1 (for or against the sale of trails and open space in Wimbleton Subdivision): <a href="https://youtu.be/ZVgQZqgtWQ8?t=2321" target="_blank">38:41</a></li><li>Traffic and possible future signals: <a href="https://youtu.be/ZVgQZqgtWQ8?t=3376" target="_blank">56:16</a></li><ul style="margin-left: -20px;"><li><a href="https://crashmapping.utah.gov/" target="_blank">Vehicle collision data from UDOT</a><br><a href="http://www.freedomnotes.com/BlogImages/Meet-with-the-Mayors-September_BC60/2021-09-13-UDOT-Collision-Data.jpg"><img width="499" height="427" title="2021-09-13 UDOT Collision Data" style="margin: 6px 0px 0px; border: 0px currentcolor; border-image: none; display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="2021-09-13 UDOT Collision Data" src="http://www.freedomnotes.com/BlogImages/Meet-with-the-Mayors-September_BC60/2021-09-13-UDOT-Collision-Data_thumb.jpg" border="0"></a></li><li><a href="https://udottraffic.utah.gov/ATSPM" target="_blank">Traffic signal data from UDOT</a><br><br></li></ul><li>Water Usage: <a href="https://youtu.be/ZVgQZqgtWQ8?t=4363" target="_blank">1:12:43</a><br><a href="http://www.freedomnotes.com/BlogImages/Meet-with-the-Mayors-September_BC60/image_3.png"><img width="521" height="393" title="image" style="margin: 6px 0px 0px; border: 0px currentcolor; border-image: none; display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="image" src="http://www.freedomnotes.com/BlogImages/Meet-with-the-Mayors-September_BC60/image_thumb_3.png" border="0"></a><br><a href="http://www.freedomnotes.com/BlogImages/Meet-with-the-Mayors-September_BC60/image_4.png"><img width="516" height="293" title="image" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="image" src="http://www.freedomnotes.com/BlogImages/Meet-with-the-Mayors-September_BC60/image_thumb_4.png" border="0"></a><br></li></ol>Rod Mannhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10241182790476070316noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-696817881234121652.post-22148027172123147402021-09-04T18:04:00.001-06:002021-09-08T09:47:12.948-06:00Highland City Council Preview for 7 Sept 2021<p>Forrest Gump fans will appreciate the “2-Minute Tuesday” video summary of the the Aug 17th council meeting. Don’t forget to watch the trailer at the end. As usual, it is entertaining.</p><p><iframe width="560" height="315" title="YouTube video player" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/EB5271238pU" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture"></iframe></p><p>Here are what I believe are the more interesting agenda items on the city council agenda:</p><ul><li>Staff will share an update on pressurized irrigation water use.</li><li>Council member Kurt Ostler will give an update on Dry Creek Lake.</li><li>Boyer will provide an update on their development south of Lone Peak High School (Ridgeview). Those interested in the project will find it interesting. Costa Vida and Arby’s fans will be happy to know these two restaurants will be included in the commercial area.</li><li>Staff will discuss the process for bidding out Mountain Ridge Park. </li></ul>
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<p>This meeting will be held at city hall but we will also stream it on our YouTube channel (<a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC290S6CxDkJrzjNJ0zn9cSg/videos" target="_blank">click here</a> to watch). <font color="#c0504d"><strong>Note, individuals in a high-risk category, are encouraged to participate in the meeting virtually!</strong></font></p><p>You can find an abbreviated meeting agenda. The complete agenda (77 pages) which includes the staff reports associated with each item can be accessed by <a href="https://www.highlandcity.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_09072021-692" target="_blank">clicking here</a>.</p><p><p><center><font size="3"><strong><hr>Highland City Council Agenda<br></strong></font><strong><font size="2">Tuesday, September, 7th 2021 at 7:00 PM council meeting</font></strong></center><font size="3"></font><div align="left"><font size="2"><strong>Virtual Participation</strong></font></div><ul><li><div align="left"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC290S6CxDkJrzjNJ0zn9cSg/videos" target="_blank"><font size="2">YouTube Live</font></a></div></li><li><div align="left"><font size="2"><a href="https://zoom.us/join">Zoom</a>: Call 1-346-248-7799 Meeting ID: 863 1519 4601</font></div></li><li><div align="left"><font size="2">Email comments prior to meeting: </font><a><font size="2">council@highlandcity.org</font></a></div></li></ul><p align="left"><font size="2"><em>The time and duration listed at the end of agenda items is my guess as to the start time of this item and how long it will run..</em><br></font></p><p><font size="2"></font></p><font size="2"><hr></font><ol><li><p><font size="2"><strong>UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC APPEARANCES</strong> 7:05 PM<br>Time has been set aside for the public to express their ideas, concerns, and comments. Comments are limited to 3 minutes.</font></p></li><li><p><font size="2"><strong>RECOGNITION ITEMS </strong>7:20 PM</font></p></li><ul style="margin-left: -20px;"><li><font size="2">The Mayor will recognize Jenny Lambert for her service to the community in founding the Run Club.</font></li></ul><li><p><font size="2"><strong>PRESENTATIONS </strong>7:25 PM</font></p></li><ul style="margin-left: -20px;"><li><font size="2">PI Water Report – <em>Jeff Murdoch, Assistant Public Works Director<br></em>Jeff will provide an update on PI usage in Highland.</font></li><li><font size="2">Introduction of New Deputy Fire Chief – <em>Fire Chief Brian Patten</em><br>Chief Patten will introduce our new deputy Fire Chief Jake Beck.</font></li><li><font size="2">Introduction of New City Staff –<em> Assistant City Administrator Erin Wells</em><br>Erin will introduce two new employees: Jason Neilson – Building Official and Brent Wallace – Code Compliance Officer.</font></li><li><font size="2">Dry Creek Lake Park – <em>Council Member Kurt Ostler</em><br>Kurt will provide an update on Dry Creek Reservoir.</font></li></ul><li><p><font size="2"><strong>CONSENT ITEMS</strong> 8:15 PM <br>Items on the consent agenda are of a routine nature or have been previously studied by the City Council. They are intended to be acted upon in one motion. Council members may pull items from consent if they would like them considered separately.</font></p></li><ol type="a" style="margin-left: -20px;"><li><div align="justify"><font size="2"><strong>Approval of Council Meeting Minutes for Aug 17, 24 & 25. </strong><em>Administrative</em></font></div></li><li><div align="justify"><font size="2"><strong>Approval of the appointment of Lynn Lonsdale to the library Board. </strong><em>Administrative</em><br></font></div></li><li><div align="justify"><font size="2"><a name="_Hlk71838685"></a><a name="_Hlk499785077"></a><strong>ACTION: Approval of a bid for the Victor’s View Gravity Sewer Project in the amount of $523,160. </strong><em>Administrative</em> <br>We have had significant issues with the Victor View lift station since the fall of 2019. In spite of upgrades to the station staff continues to spend a considerable amount of time each month monitoring and repairing the system. The council previously determined it was in the city’s best interest to replace the lift station by running a connection to a sewer line in the Canterbury N. subdivision.<br><a href="http://www.freedomnotes.com/BlogImages/9cbaf9725d3c_C496/image.png"><img width="479" height="125" title="image" style="margin: 6px 0px 0px; display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="image" src="http://www.freedomnotes.com/BlogImages/9cbaf9725d3c_C496/image_thumb.png" border="0"></a><br></font></div></li><li><div align="justify"><font size="2"><font size="2"><strong>ACTION: Approval To Purchase Three F-150 Vehicles to be used by public works at a cost of $113,335 plus an additional $2,200 per vehicle for accessories. </strong><em>Administrative</em>.<br><strong> </strong></font></font></div></li></ol><li><div align="justify"><font size="2"><b>PUBLIC HEARING/ORDINANCE: RIGHT-OF-WAY VACATION SIENNASUBDIVISION </b><i>Legislative</i><em>.</em> 8:30 PM<br>The City Council will hold a public hearing and consider a request by James Thomas to vacate approximately 2,120 square feet of right-of-way in the Sienna Subdivision. On June 20th, 2017, the City Council approved the Sienna Subdivision. 73.17 feet of right of
way was dedicated to the City where the subdivision connects to 5890 West. The
standard right-of-way width for a local street according to Section 5-8-105 of the
Development Code is 56 feet. James Thomas has requested the city to vacate the
excess right-of-way up to the inside of the sidewalk.<p><a href="http://www.freedomnotes.com/BlogImages/9cbaf9725d3c_C496/image_3.png"><img width="498" height="227" title="image" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="image" src="http://www.freedomnotes.com/BlogImages/9cbaf9725d3c_C496/image_thumb_3.png" border="0"></a></p></font></div></li><li><div align="justify"><font size="2"><b>LETTER OF SUPPORT: TSSD APPLICATIONS FOR UTAH STATE MATCHING GRANT OF AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT (ARPA) FUNDING </b><em>Administrative </em>8:40 PM<br></font></div><font size="2"><p align="justify"><p align="justify"><p>Timpanogos Special Service District is applying for a grant to help fund an upgrade to the sewer treatment plant that will allow wastewater to be used for agriculture and public landscapes. The total project cost is $39.7M. The request will be for a $19.85M grant. As participants in the district Highland is being asked to provide a letter of support for the project. </p></font></li><li><p><font size="2"><font size="2"><strong>ACTION: AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT (ARPA) FUNDING AND APPLICATION FOR UTAH STATE MATCHING GRANT </strong><em>Administrative </em>8:50 PM<br>Staff is seeking approval to use the City’s American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding to develop Mountain Ridge Park and determine if the City will apply for the State of Utah’s matching grant program.<br></font></font></p></li><li><p><font size="2"><font size="2"><strong>DISCUSSION: RIDGEVIEW UPDATE </strong>9:00 PM<br><font size="2">Presentation and discussion of the proposed minor amendment to the Ridgeview Planned Development District and Phase 1 Commercial Site Plan. This item is bring presented for discussion only. The Boyer Group has proposed several minor changes to the Ridgeview PD District. These
include the following:</font></font></font><ul style="margin-left: -20px;"><li><font size="2"><font size="2"><font size="2"><font size="2">A reduction in the total number of units from 699 to 689.</font></font></font></font></li><li><font size="2">Increase the size of the community park from 3.6 acres to 4.8 acres<br><a href="http://www.freedomnotes.com/BlogImages/9cbaf9725d3c_C496/image_4.png"><img width="471" height="428" title="image" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="image" src="http://www.freedomnotes.com/BlogImages/9cbaf9725d3c_C496/image_thumb_4.png" border="0"></a><br><a href="http://www.freedomnotes.com/BlogImages/9cbaf9725d3c_C496/image_5.png"><img width="473" height="169" title="image" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="image" src="http://www.freedomnotes.com/BlogImages/9cbaf9725d3c_C496/image_thumb_5.png" border="0"></a><br><a href="http://www.freedomnotes.com/BlogImages/9cbaf9725d3c_C496/image_6.png"><img width="477" height="184" title="image" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="image" src="http://www.freedomnotes.com/BlogImages/9cbaf9725d3c_C496/image_thumb_6.png" border="0"></a></font></li><li><font size="2">Removal of a row of lots that backed onto the Community Park</font></li><li><font size="2">Increasing the lot size in Pod 12, thereby reducing the number of lots from 161 to 114 and the density from 6.54 units per acre to 4.63.</font></li><li><font size="2">Pod 6 will change from carriage lots to town homes. This is allowed within the current density however townhomes were originally contemplated primarily along North County Boulevard.</font></li><li><font size="2">None of the changes will impact the required amount of Recreation Areas. The project will meet the minimum requirement of 20%.</font></li><li><font size="2">Costa Vida and Arby’s fans will be happy to know these two will be included in the commercial area on the southwest corner of N. County Blvd and Canal Blvd.<br><a href="http://www.freedomnotes.com/BlogImages/9cbaf9725d3c_C496/image_7.png"><img width="475" height="583" title="image" style="margin: 6px 0px 0px; display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="image" src="http://www.freedomnotes.com/BlogImages/9cbaf9725d3c_C496/image_thumb_7.png" border="0"></a></font></li></ul></li><li><font size="2"><font size="2"><strong>MAYOR/COUNCIL AND STAFF COMMUNICATION ITEMS </strong>9:30 PM</font></font></li><ol type="a" style="margin-left: -20px;"><li><div align="justify"><font size="2"><font size="2">Mountain Ridge Park Bidding - City Administrator Nathan Crane<em>.</em></font></font></div></li><li><div align="justify"><font size="2"><font size="2">Future Meetings</font></font></div></li><ul style="margin-left: -20px;"><li><font size="2">Sept 8: Lone Peak Public Safety District Board Meeting, 7:30 am, City Hall</font></li><li><font size="2">Sept 21: City Council Meeting, 7:00 pm, City Hall</font></li><li><font size="2">Sept 28: Planning Commission Meeting, 7:00 pm, City Hall</font></li><li><font size="2">Oct 5, City Council Meeting, 7:00 pm, City Hall</font></li><li><font size="2">Oct 13, Lone Peak Public Safety District Board Meeting, 7:30 am, City Hall</font></li><li><font size="2">Oct19, City Council Meeting, 7:00 pm, City Hall</font></li><li><font size="2">Oct 26, Planning Commission Meeting, 7:00 pm, City Hall</font></li></ul></ol><p><font size="2"><font size="2"><font size="2"><strong>ADJOURNMENT </strong>10:00 PM</font></font></font></p><h2><font size="2">Links:</font></h2><ul><li><font size="2"><a href="https://www.highlandcity.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_09072021-692" target="_blank">Agenda packet for the 7-Sep-2021 council meeting</a></font></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC290S6CxDkJrzjNJ0zn9cSg/videos" target="_blank"><font size="2">Highland City YouTube channel</font></a></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/UtahsHighlander/videos" target="_blank"><font size="2">Utah’s Highland YouTube channel</font></a><font size="2"> (Two-Minute Tuesday videos)<strong><br></strong></font></li></ul></ol><p><font size="2"></font></p><p><font size="2"></font></p><p><font size="2"></font></p>Rod Mannhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10241182790476070316noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-696817881234121652.post-7689554374677593242021-08-16T22:44:00.001-06:002021-08-16T23:18:11.356-06:00Highland City Council Preview for 17 August 2021: Mitchell Hollow Trail, Run Club …<p>Below is the most recent “2-Minute Tuesday” video from Utah’s Highlander summarizing the Aug 3rd council meeting. The City Council and Mayor let down their hair a did a little celebrating for Fling Week. This video is fun and includes some highlights from the Fling! Note, decorations were courtesy of Suzanne Mann and the Highland Fling Baby Celebration - which was held in the council room earlier in the day.</p><p><iframe width="560" height="315" title="YouTube video player" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/yIxnIh6yDps" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture"></iframe></p><p>Here are what I believe are the interesting agenda items:</p><ul><li>Final plat approval for Sunrise Farms. 10 homes on the north end of the Long Horn field. This is an administrative decision and is on the consent item list because it meets all requirements.</li><li>Mitch Hollow Trail extension funding. The final design was about $218,000 more than the original estimate. The discussion will center around how to fund the increase. There are several options.</li><li>A discussion on the Run Club which is an organized group of youth who run for about 30 minutes in the morning during the summer in Canterbury Circle Park. Can they continue to run there next year? There have been a couple of complaints by residents near the park. Do they need to go elsewhere?</li></ul>
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<p>This meeting will be held at city hall but we will also stream it on our YouTube channel (<a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC290S6CxDkJrzjNJ0zn9cSg/videos" target="_blank">click here</a> to watch). <font color="#c0504d"><strong>Note, individuals in a high-risk category, are encouraged to participate in the meeting virtually!</strong></font></p><p>You can find an abbreviated meeting agenda together with my thoughts below. The complete agenda (80 pages) which includes the staff reports associated with each item can be accessed by <a href="https://www.highlandcity.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08172021-682" target="_blank">clicking here</a>.</p><p><p><center><font size="3"><strong><hr>Highland City Council Agenda<br></strong></font><strong><font size="2">Tuesday, August 17, 2021 at 7:00 PM council meeting</font></strong></center><font size="3"></font><div align="left"><font size="2"><strong>Virtual Participation</strong></font></div><ul><li><div align="left"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC290S6CxDkJrzjNJ0zn9cSg/videos" target="_blank"><font size="2">YouTube Live</font></a></div></li><li><div align="left"><font size="2"><a href="https://zoom.us/join">Zoom</a>: Call 1-346-248-7799 Meeting ID: 869 3853 9139</font></div></li><li><div align="left"><font size="2">Email comments prior to meeting: </font><a><font size="2">council@highlandcity.org</font></a></div></li></ul><p align="left"><font size="2"><em>The time and duration listed at the end of agenda items is my guess as to the start time of this item and how long it will run..</em><br></font></p><p><font size="2"></font></p><font size="2"><hr></font><ol><li><p><font size="2"><strong>UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC APPEARANCES</strong> 7:00 PM<br>Time has been set aside for the public to express their ideas, concerns, and comments. Comments are limited to 3 minutes.</font></p></li><li><p><font size="2"><strong>PRESENTATIONS</strong></font></p></li><ul style="margin-left: -20px;"><li><font size="2">A member of the Youth City Council will review their participation in the Highland Fling</font></li></ul><li><p><font size="2"><strong>CONSENT ITEMS</strong> 7:15 PM <br>Items on the consent agenda are of a routine nature or have been previously studied by the City Council. They are intended to be acted upon in one motion. Council members may pull items from consent if they would like them considered separately.</font></p></li><ol type="a" style="margin-left: -20px;"><li><div align="justify"><font size="2"><strong>Approval of Council Meeting Minutes for July 20th. </strong><em>Administrative</em></font></div></li><li><div align="justify"><font size="2"><strong>Approval of the appointment of Tyler Standifird to the Planning Commission. </strong><em>Administrative<br></em>Tyler is currently serving as an alternate member of the planning commission and is being appointed to serve out the remainder of Seth Barrus’s term. Seth moved to Texas<br></font></div></li><li><div align="justify"><font size="2"><a name="_Hlk71838685"></a><a name="_Hlk499785077"></a><a name="_Hlk505246224"><strong>Final Plat: Sunrise Farms Plat A</strong></a><strong>. </strong><em>Administrative</em> <br>This is an administrative decision meaning that if the plat meets code the council needs to approve it. The R-1-40 subdivision will contain 10 lots on 9.6 acres. It meets code and follows all stipulations identified in the preliminary plat approval.<br><a href="http://www.freedomnotes.com/BlogImages/02a42929742e_12A3B/image.png"><img width="482" height="292" title="image" style="border: 0px currentcolor; border-image: none; display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="image" src="http://www.freedomnotes.com/BlogImages/02a42929742e_12A3B/image_thumb.png" border="0"></a><br><a href="http://www.freedomnotes.com/BlogImages/02a42929742e_12A3B/2021-08-17-Sunrise-Farms-Final-Plat.png"><img width="481" height="255" title="2021-08-17 Sunrise Farms Final Plat" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="2021-08-17 Sunrise Farms Final Plat" src="http://www.freedomnotes.com/BlogImages/02a42929742e_12A3B/2021-08-17-Sunrise-Farms-Final-Plat_thumb.png" border="0"></a><br></font></div></li><li><div align="justify"><font size="2"><font size="2"><strong>Resolution: Plan Review and Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) Fees </strong><em>Legislative</em><ul style="margin-left: -20px;"><li>A new fee of $1,500 for plan review and inspections for new subdivisions.</li><li>An increase from $750 to $1,500 per lot for all other development.</li><li>A new fee of $50.00 per unit for attached single family home</li></ul></font></font></div></li></ol><li><div align="justify"><font size="2"><b>PUBLIC HEARING/ORDINANCE: TEXT AMENDMENT – GUARANTEE OF PERFORMANCE </b><i>Legislative</i><em>.</em> <br>In order to protect the City from incomplete or inadequate installation of public<br>
improvements, the City requires the developer of a subdivision to post a bond that covers
the cost of 110% of the public improvements and landscaping, of which 10% is held after
the improvements have been accepted by the city to guarantee those improvements. Utah
State Code Section <a href="https://le.utah.gov/xcode/Title10/Chapter9A/10-9a-S604.5.html?v=C10-9a-S604.5_2019051420190514" target="_blank">10-9a-604.5(2)(i)</a> establishes the requirements related to improvement
warranty when a subdivision plat is recorded. It states: “A municipality shall… establish a
minimum of two acceptable forms of completion assurance.” Currently Development Code
only identifies one form. The proposed amendment includes “an irrevocable letter of credit” as an acceptable<br>
form of a bond for the performance guarantee.<br></font></div></li><li><p><div align="justify"><font size="2"><b>PURCHASE CONTRACT: DIGITAL RADAR SPEED SIGN & TRAILER </b><em>Administrative </em><br></font></div><font size="2"><p align="justify"><p align="justify"><p><a href="http://www.freedomnotes.com/BlogImages/02a42929742e_12A3B/image_3.png"><img width="119" height="119" title="image" align="left" style="margin: 4px 10px 0px 0px; float: left; display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="image" src="http://www.freedomnotes.com/BlogImages/02a42929742e_12A3B/image_thumb_3.png" border="0"></a>Lone Peak Police have one radar feedback sign mounted on a trailer to use for both Highland and Alpine. The mayor would like to use the trailer more frequently than it is currently available to be scheduled to help document and mitigate speeding issues in the city. Staff obtained a quote for a sign and trailer from Traffic Logix totaling $5,899.00, which includes one year of unlimited cloud access for data storage. We have one other quote for a similar system for $6,865 and two other quotes are pending. </p></font></li><li><p><font size="2"><font size="2"><strong><a name="_Hlk67582961">ACTION: </a>MITCHELL HOLLOW TRAIL IN THE HOLLOWS SUBDIVISION </strong><em>Administrative </em><br>Back in March of this year the council approved a reimbursement agreement with Millhaven Homes to extend the existing Mitchell Hollow trail south to Canal Blvd. The amount approved was $167,438. After a couple of iterations on the design the estimated cost now stands at $384,958 (one design was $582,500).<br><a href="http://www.freedomnotes.com/BlogImages/02a42929742e_12A3B/2021-08-17-Mitchell-Hollow-Trail.jpg"><img width="501" height="485" title="2021-08-17 Mitchell Hollow Trail" style="margin: 6px 0px 4px; display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="2021-08-17 Mitchell Hollow Trail" src="http://www.freedomnotes.com/BlogImages/02a42929742e_12A3B/2021-08-17-Mitchell-Hollow-Trail_thumb.jpg" border="0"></a><br>The council has several options to fund the additional cost ($218,000) including taking the funds out of reserve, reallocate a majority of the funds that we previously planned to use for trees and playgrounds, or use a majority the funds planned for trail maintenance and sidewalk construction. We could also defer for a year and submit a request for MAG/County funds. I spoke with the MAG resource that oversees regional trail projects and his view was that this project would score well if we extended the trail to the Equestrian Center (south of 9600 N) as this trail would then complete a section of an already approved regional trail which provides connectivity to the Murdock Canal trail. The city would need to agree to a 6.67% match for the project. My personal view is that expanding the trail project and submitting for the county funds is worth the modest risk incurred by delaying the project. If the project is funded by MAG the money would not be available for 4 to 5 years but we could sign an agreement to execute all or part of the project earlier and then get reimbursed when the funds become available.<br></font></font></p></li><li><p><font size="2"><font size="2"><strong>DISCUSSION: AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT (ARPA) FUNDING </strong><em>Administrative</em> <br></font></font></p><p><font size="2">On August 3rd staff reviewed with council the options available to the city for spending the $1,134,686.50 we received from the in federal grant money authorized by ARPA. Council shared their input with staff at the meeting and during interim via email. We will review the feedback and staff will bring us up to date on their research</font></p><p><font size="2">The State set aside $50M to use to match ARPA projects which will be selected using by a process it has outlined. Project submittals due by September 15th. October 15th project reviews completed by a committee which will report to an executive report their selections on Oct 19th. By mid November applicant will be notified and the grants will be dispersed. On Aug 25th the state and League of Cities and Towns will host a webinar on the application process. Until we know more about the grant selection criteria I don’t believe we can finalize any decisions on use of ARPA funds.</font></p></li><li><font size="2"><font size="2"><strong>MAYOR/COUNCIL AND STAFF COMMUNICATION ITEMS </strong>9:50 PM</font></font></li><ol type="a" style="margin-left: -20px;"><li><div align="justify"><font size="2"><font size="2">Run Club – <em>Council Member Kim Rodela.</em></font></font></div></li><li><div align="justify"><font size="2"><font size="2">Future Meetings</font></font></div></li><ul style="margin-left: -20px;"><li><font size="2">Aug 24: Planning Commission Meeting, 7:00 pm, City Hall</font></li><li><font size="2">Sept 7: City Council Meeting, 7:00 pm, City Hall</font></li><li><font size="2">Sept 8: Lone Peak Public Safety District Board Meeting, 7:30 am, City Hall</font></li><li><font size="2">Sept 21: City Council Meeting, 7:00 pm, City Hall</font></li><li><font size="2">Sept 28: Planning Commission Meeting, 7:00 pm, City Hall</font></li></ul></ol><p><font size="2"><font size="2"><font size="2"><strong>ADJOURNMENT</strong></font></font></font></p><h2><font size="2">Links:</font></h2><ul><li><a href="https://www.highlandcity.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08172021-682" target="_blank"><font size="2">Agenda packet for the 17-Aug-2021 council meeting</font></a></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC290S6CxDkJrzjNJ0zn9cSg/videos" target="_blank"><font size="2">Highland City YouTube channel</font></a></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/UtahsHighlander/videos" target="_blank"><font size="2">Utah’s Highland YouTube channel</font></a><font size="2"> (Two-Minute Tuesday videos)</font></li><li><a href="https://le.utah.gov/xcode/Title10/Chapter9A/10-9a-S604.5.html?v=C10-9a-S604.5_2019051420190514" target="_blank"><font size="2">10-9a-604.5(2)(i)</font></a><font size="2"> State code that refers to options available to cities to guarantee the performance of developers</font><strong><br></strong></li></ul></ol><p><font size="2"></font></p><p><font size="2"></font></p><p><font size="2"></font></p>Rod Mannhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10241182790476070316noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-696817881234121652.post-12108364929985434372021-08-03T13:38:00.001-06:002021-08-03T18:01:59.916-06:00Highland City Council Preview for 3 August 2021<p>Below is the most recent “2-Minute Tuesday” video from Utah’s Highlander summarizing the July 20th council meeting. The Lions, Tigers, and Bears theme is appropriate.</p><p><iframe width="560" height="315" title="YouTube video player" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/_g4P63wztw0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture"></iframe></p><p>There are several interesting agenda items including:</p><ul><li>Approval of an additional office building on Sunset Drive and Highland Blvd</li><li>Resolution to put a RAP tax on the ballot this fall.</li><li>Discussion of how ARPA funds may be used.</li><li>Discussion on garbage cans and doggie bags in city parks.</li></ul>
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<p>This meeting will be held at city hall but we will also stream it on our YouTube channel (<a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC290S6CxDkJrzjNJ0zn9cSg/videos" target="_blank">click here</a> to watch). <font color="#c0504d"><strong>Note, individuals in a high-risk category, are encouraged to participate in the meeting virtually!</strong></font></p><p>You can find an abbreviated meeting agenda together with my thoughts below. The complete agenda (100 pages) which includes the staff reports associated with each item can be accessed by <a href="https://www.highlandcity.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08032021-677" target="_blank">clicking here</a>.</p><p><p><center><font size="3"><strong><hr>Highland City Council Agenda<br></strong></font><strong><font size="2">Tuesday, August 3, 2021 at 7:00 PM council meeting</font></strong></center><font size="3"></font><div align="left"><font size="2"><strong>Virtual Participation</strong></font></div><ul><li><div align="left"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC290S6CxDkJrzjNJ0zn9cSg/videos" target="_blank"><font size="2">YouTube Live</font></a></div></li><li><div align="left"><font size="2"><a href="https://zoom.us/join">Zoom</a>: Call 1-346-248-7799 Meeting ID: 850 9265 9069</font></div></li><li><div align="left"><font size="2">Email comments prior to meeting: </font><a><font size="2">council@highlandcity.org</font></a></div></li></ul><p align="left"><font size="2"><em>The time and duration listed at the end of agenda items is my guess as to the start time of this item and how long it will run..</em><br></font></p><p><font size="2"></font></p><font size="2"><hr></font><ol><li><p><font size="2"><strong>UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC APPEARANCES</strong> 7:00 PM<br>Time has been set aside for the public to express their ideas, concerns, and comments. Comments are limited to 3 minutes.</font></p></li><li><p><font size="2"><strong>CONSENT ITEMS</strong> 7:15 PM <br>Items on the consent agenda are of a routine nature or have been previously studied by the City Council. They are intended to be acted upon in one motion. Council members may pull items from consent if they would like them considered separately.</font></p></li><ol type="a" style="margin-left: -20px;"><li><div align="justify"><font size="2"><strong>Approval of Council Meeting Minutes for July 6th. </strong><em>Administrative</em></font></div></li><li><div align="justify"><font size="2"><strong>RESOLUTION: Approval for Surplus and Disposal of 2 Trucks from the Highland City Public Works Fleet. </strong><em>Administrative<br></em></font></div></li><li><div align="justify"><font size="2"><a name="_Hlk71838685"></a><a name="_Hlk499785077"></a><a name="_Hlk505246224"><strong>CONTRACT: Change Order to the 2021 Road Rehabilitation </strong></a><a name="_Hlk505248877"><strong>Contract with Black Forest Paving </strong></a><strong>to Add Reconstruction of ~1,000 of Canal Blvd West of Alpine Hwy in the Amount of $133,777 </strong><em>Administrative</em> <br><a href="http://www.freedomnotes.com/BlogImages/Highland-City-Council-Preview_F0E6/image.png"><img width="481" height="351" title="image" style="margin: 6px 0px 0px; display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="image" src="http://www.freedomnotes.com/BlogImages/Highland-City-Council-Preview_F0E6/image_thumb.png" border="0"></a><br></font></div></li><li><div align="justify"><font size="2"><font size="2"><strong>ACTION: Condominium Plat - Sunset Mountain Plat F </strong><em>Administrative<br></em>The City Council will consider a request by Patterson Development for condominium plat approval for three office buildings in Highland Business Park located at approximately 11235 N Highland Blvd. The term “Condominium Plat” refers to the ability for the owner to sell different spaces within an office building to different owner. <br><a href="http://www.freedomnotes.com/BlogImages/Highland-City-Council-Preview_F0E6/image_3.png"><img width="484" height="382" title="image" style="margin: 6px 0px 0px; display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="image" src="http://www.freedomnotes.com/BlogImages/Highland-City-Council-Preview_F0E6/image_thumb_3.png" border="0"></a><br></font></font></div></li></ol><p><li><div align="justify"><font size="2"><b>PUBLIC HEARING AND ORDINANCE: SITE PLAN AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT – HIGHLAND BUSINESS PARK – BUILDING ‘C’ </b><i>Administrative</i><em>.</em> 7:30 PM<br>The City Council will hold a public hearing to consider a request by Patterson Development for a Site Plan and Conditional Use Permit for a general office building located at approximately 11235 N Highland Blvd. See building “C” depicted in the site plan above.<br><a href="http://www.freedomnotes.com/BlogImages/Highland-City-Council-Preview_F0E6/2021-08-02-Bldg-C-South-Elevation.png"><img width="503" height="319" title="2021-08-02 Bldg C South Elevation" style="margin: 6px 0px 0px; display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="2021-08-02 Bldg C South Elevation" src="http://www.freedomnotes.com/BlogImages/Highland-City-Council-Preview_F0E6/2021-08-02-Bldg-C-South-Elevation_thumb.png" border="0"></a><br><a href="http://www.freedomnotes.com/BlogImages/Highland-City-Council-Preview_F0E6/2021-08-02-Bldg-C-East-Elevation.png"><img width="504" height="280" title="2021-08-02 Bldg C East Elevation" style="margin: 0px 0px 6px; display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="2021-08-02 Bldg C East Elevation" src="http://www.freedomnotes.com/BlogImages/Highland-City-Council-Preview_F0E6/2021-08-02-Bldg-C-East-Elevation_thumb.png" border="0"></a><br></font></div></li><li><p><div align="justify"><font size="2"><b>PUBLIC HEARING: DISPOSAL OF PUBLIC PROPERTY </b><em>Legislative</em> 7:50 PM<br><p><p>Highland City Staff has requested to dispose of residual property from the Canal<br>
Boulevard project as surplus that is not needed for right of way. There are two parcels included in this request:<ol type="a" style="margin-left: -20px;"><li>Parcel 1: 3,190 square feet – residual lot</li><li>
Parcel 2: 35,546 square feet – future single-family lot<font size="2"></font></li></ol><font size="2"><a href="http://www.freedomnotes.com/BlogImages/Highland-City-Council-Preview_F0E6/2021-08-02-Pebble-Lane-Surplus.png"><img width="508" height="278" title="2021-08-02 Pebble Lane Surplus" style="margin: 6px 0px 0px; display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="2021-08-02 Pebble Lane Surplus" src="http://www.freedomnotes.com/BlogImages/Highland-City-Council-Preview_F0E6/2021-08-02-Pebble-Lane-Surplus_thumb.png" border="0"></a></font></font></div></li><li><p><font size="2"><font size="2"><strong>PLAT AMENDMENT: PEBBLE LANE ESTATES PLAT B </strong><em>Administrative </em>8:05 PM<br>The City Council will consider a request by Highland City to amend Pebble Lane Estates subdivision to adjust the property lines of lots 1 and 4. <br><a href="http://www.freedomnotes.com/BlogImages/Highland-City-Council-Preview_F0E6/image_4.png"><img width="507" height="313" title="image" style="margin: 6px 0px 0px; border: 0px currentcolor; border-image: none; display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="image" src="http://www.freedomnotes.com/BlogImages/Highland-City-Council-Preview_F0E6/image_thumb_4.png" border="0"></a></font></font></p></li><li><p><font size="2"><font size="2"><strong>RESOLUTION: PLACING RECREATION, ARTS, AND PARK TAX ON 2021 MUNICIPAL BALLOT </strong><em>Administrative</em> 8:20 PM<br>The City Council will consider whether or not to place a question to implement a Recreation, Arts, and Parks (RAP) Tax on the 2021 General Municipal Ballot. A RAP Tax subcommittee composed of Mayor Mann and Councilmembers Bills and Rodela
have met and recommended that the City narrow RAP Tax spending to only recreational
facilities such as parks and trails. Their belief is that this narrowing will provide the
community with some assurance that they know exactly what the tax money will be spent
on.<br><br>While State Code allows
RAP taxes to fund: cultural, recreational, or zoological facilities or botanical, cultural, or
zoological organizations, the City can limit to only some of these categories. Ultimately,
whatever ballot language is approved by voters dictates how the City can spend RAP Tax
money for the next 10 years. If the Council chooses to narrow spending to only recreation facilities, some potential
projects include:</font></font></p></li><ul type="a" style="margin-left: -20px;"><li><font size="2"><font size="2">Park capital improvement/repair list</font></font></li><li><font size="2"><font size="2">Park employee costs for Mountain Ridge Park ~$80,000</font></font></li><li><font size="2"><font size="2"><font size="2"><font size="2">Maintenance costs for Mountain Ridge Park ~$22,000</font></font></font></font><li><font size="2"><font size="2"><font size="2">Move more quickly on 5-year trail plan</font></font></font></li></ul><font size="2"><font size="2">
The specific uses do not need to be finalized prior to the election. Note, I will be supporting the RAP tax as I believe it will mitigate the need for a future property tax increase and share some of the burden of paying for our parks with the residents of neighboring cities who shop in Highland.</font></font><li><p><font size="2"><font size="2"><strong>MINOR SUBDIVISION FINAL PLAT: CHASE SUBDIVISION </strong><em>Administrative </em>8:50 PM<br>The City Council will consider a request by Millhaven Development, who is representing Duane Chase, for approval of a proposed 1-lot subdivision located at approximately 6418 West 10250 North.<br><a href="http://www.freedomnotes.com/BlogImages/Highland-City-Council-Preview_F0E6/image_5.png"><img width="494" height="531" title="image" style="margin: 6px 0px 0px; display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="image" src="http://www.freedomnotes.com/BlogImages/Highland-City-Council-Preview_F0E6/image_thumb_5.png" border="0"></a></font></font></p></li><li><p><font size="2"><strong>PLAT AMENDMENT: THE HOLLOW SUBDIVISION</strong> <em>Administrative</em> 9:05 PM<br>The City Council will consider a request by Millhaven Development to amend The Hollow Subdivision to add a total of approximately 1.53 acres of property to the backs of lots 20, 21, 24, and 31.<br><a href="http://www.freedomnotes.com/BlogImages/Highland-City-Council-Preview_F0E6/image_6.png"><img width="503" height="363" title="image" style="margin: 6px 0px 0px; display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="image" src="http://www.freedomnotes.com/BlogImages/Highland-City-Council-Preview_F0E6/image_thumb_6.png" border="0"></a></font></p></li><li><p><font size="2"><strong>DISCUSSION: AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT (ARPA) FUNDING</strong> <em>Administrative</em> 9:20 PM</font><p><font size="2">In July, Highland City received $1,134,686.50 in federal grant money authorized by<br>
ARPA. This represents the first of two equal payments totaling $2,269,373, with the<br>
second scheduled to be made available one year following the first at the beginning of
FY2023. These funds were distributed from the Federal Government through the State of
Utah as Highland City is considered a non-entitlement unit (NEU).</font></p><p><font size="2">The City must file an annual report with the Federal Government each October on the
disposition of these funds which can be used for the following purposes:</font></p><ul type="a" style="margin-left: -20px;"><li><font size="2">
Support public health expenditures, by funding COVID-19 mitigation efforts,medical expenses, behavioral healthcare, and certain public health and safety staff;</font></li><li><font size="2">
Address negative economic impacts caused by the public health
emergency, including economic harms to workers, households, small businesses,
impacted industries, and the public sector;</font></li><li><font size="2">
Replace lost public sector revenue, using this funding to provide government<br>
services to the extent of the reduction in revenue experienced due to the pandemic;</font></li><li><font size="2">
Provide premium pay for essential workers, offering additional support to
those who have borne and will bear the greatest health risks because of their
service in critical infrastructure sectors; and,</font></li><li><font size="2">
Invest in water, sewer, and broadband infrastructure, making necessary<br>
investments to improve access to clean drinking water, support vital wastewater
and stormwater infrastructure, and to expand access to broadband internet.</font></li></ul><font size="2">Staff will review the process associated with a $50M matching grant associated with this funding and the potential for uses for the funds based on the Treasury Department’s responses to questions.</font></li><li><p><font size="2"><font size="2"><strong>MAYOR/COUNCIL AND STAFF COMMUNICATION ITEMS </strong>9:50 PM</font></font></p></li><ol type="a" style="margin-left: -20px;"><li><div align="justify"><font size="2"><font size="2">Garbage Cans and Doggie Bags in City Parks – <em>Council Members Kim Rodela and Brittney P. Bills.</em></font></font></div></li><li><div align="justify"><font size="2"><font size="2">Future Meetings</font></font></div></li><ul style="margin-left: -20px;"><li><font size="2"><font size="2">Aug 11: Lone Peak Public Safety District Board Meeting, 7:30 am, City Hall<font size="2"><font size="2">.</font></font></font></font></li><li><font size="2">Aug 17: City Council Meeting, 7:00 PM, City Hall</font></li><li><font size="2">Aug 24: Planning Commission Meeting, 7:00 pm, City Hall</font></li><li><font size="2">Sept 7: City Council Meeting, 7:00 pm, City Hall</font></li><li><font size="2">Sept 8: Lone Peak Public Safety District Board Meeting, 7:30 am, City Hall</font></li><li><font size="2">Sept 21: City Council Meeting, 7:00 pm, City Hall</font></li><li><font size="2">Sept 28: Planning Commission Meeting, 7:00 pm, City Hall</font></li></ul></ol><p><font size="2"><font size="2"><font size="2"><strong>ADJOURNMENT 10</strong>:30 PM</font></font></font></p><h2><font size="2">Links:</font></h2><ul><li><a href="https://www.highlandcity.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08032021-677" target="_blank">Agenda packet for the 3-Aug-2021 council meeting</a></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC290S6CxDkJrzjNJ0zn9cSg/videos" target="_blank">Highland City YouTube channel</a></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/UtahsHighlander/videos" target="_blank">Utah’s Highland YouTube channel</a> (Two-Minute Tuesday videos)<font size="2"><font size="2"><font size="2"><font size="2"><strong><br></strong></font></font></font></font></li></ul></ol>Rod Mannhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10241182790476070316noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-696817881234121652.post-53470958591252017002021-08-02T12:56:00.001-06:002022-06-24T22:21:04.735-06:002021 Highland City Survey Overview and Responses to Comments<p><div align="justify"><a href="http://www.freedomnotes.com/BlogImages/272903679342_1104D/2021-Resident-Survey-Participation-Comparison.png"><img width="536" height="326" title="2021 Resident Survey Participation Comparison" style="border: 0px currentcolor; border-image: none; display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="2021 Resident Survey Participation Comparison" src="http://www.freedomnotes.com/BlogImages/272903679342_1104D/2021-Resident-Survey-Participation-Comparison_thumb.png" border="0"></a></div><div align="justify">This year we had the highest number of survey respondents since we started the surveys. <strong>Thank you</strong> to those who participated. Your responses really do impact decisions. Nearly half of those who submitted a survey provided written comments (631 out of 1270).</div><div align="justify"><br></div><div align="justify">The top three issues based on the % of comments made were:</div>
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<ul><li><div align="justify"><strong>Taxes & Fees </strong>(<em>26% pf comments</em>): A number of residents asked that the city quit raising taxes or fees. The city has not raised property tax since at least 2008. For 2020 Highland City had the 2nd lowest property tax rate in N. Utah County. We did add a public safety and road fee in recent years and adjusted the other fees (Pressured Irrigation, Sewer, Storm Sewer, & Culinary Water) to cover the costs of maintaining those systems. In spite of those changes our utility rates are slightly below the N. County Average. <a href="https://mannkindperspectives.blogspot.com/2020/07/2019-2020-highland-property-taxes-fees.html" target="_blank">Click here</a> for comparative information.</div></li><li><div align="justify"><strong>Parks & Trails </strong>(<em>24% of comments</em>): It is clear from comments that parks and trails are valued in Highland and that residents want us to take better care of them, especially the trails. A number of people indicated that they do not want trails to be sold. Earlier this year the council approved a 5-year trail rehabilitation plan, last year we seal coated over 60% of the trails, and we started a puncture weed control program this year. It also looks like we will be starting to develop Mountain Ridge park next year.</div></li><li><div align="justify"><strong>Roads & Traffic</strong> (<em>22% of comments</em>): Some expressed concern regarding the lack of progress on our roads. We are in the 4th year of our 7-year road rehabilitation plan and are on track. However, we still have 3 years to go so there is a fair amount of work we still need to do. <a href="https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/7c932ac4d82d43ecb6c6d74adc8ad69f" target="_blank">Click here</a> to see all the projects we did in 2020. For information about our 7-year road plan and the current status please <a href="https://www.highlandcity.org/index.aspx?NID=478" target="_blank">click here</a>. One of the most asked about projects, 6800 W south of 9600 W (road to Costco), was delayed until 2022 because of right of way acquisition issues. We did complete the connector road between Alpine Hwy and Highland Blvd this year, something many thought would never happen. Many are concerned about the increase in traffic in Highland as well as speeding. Unfortunately, we will not see a decrease in traffic in the coming years as Highland and the rest of the county continues to grow. Creating more road connections does help disperse traffic and improve traffic flow within the city. </div></li></ul><p align="justify">Note, the next highest category was density/development/zoning which represented 10% of the comments.</p><p align="justify">Comparing this years results with previous years here are some things I found interesting:</p><ul><li><div align="justify">The quality of life rating improved for the first time in 6 years. We’ve been holding at 3.5 but bumped up to 3.5 the year.</div></li><li><div align="justify">Overall, ratings improved by 0.6%.</div></li><li><div align="justify">Roads has improved each year since 2016.</div></li><li><div align="justify">All public works ratings improved this year (average 5.2%)</div></li><li><div align="justify">All public safety ratings declined this year (average -1.8%). Crime prevention and fire had the biggest decline 2.2%. Interestingly enough according to the most recent FBI data Highland (and Alpine) have the lowest crime rate of any city in Utah with a population over 10,000.</div></li></ul><p align="justify">Below are charts and graphs that include a comparison of common questions from the 2016 to 2021 survey responses and summarize the 2021 survey responses Please be patient they may take a while to load.</p><h2>2016 to 2021 Comparisons<!--
2016 to 2021 --></h2><p><iframe width="570" height="475" src="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/e/2PACX-1vQhGAxVMO_5AmF-4PVsm1dh3vO2WLt5ptyTPugSVnS71zQmpJawntmceXa1VD1STF_wKkcl8M5yfiEj/pubhtml?gid=1455505796&single=true&widget=false&headers=false&chrome=false"></iframe></p><p><strong>2016 to 2021 Source Data</strong>:</p><!-- Data Header Row --><p><iframe width="570" height="20" src="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/e/2PACX-1vQhGAxVMO_5AmF-4PVsm1dh3vO2WLt5ptyTPugSVnS71zQmpJawntmceXa1VD1STF_wKkcl8M5yfiEj/pubhtml?gid=0&single=true&widget=false&headers=false&chrome=false"></iframe><!-- Data --><iframe width="570" height="375" src="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/e/2PACX-1vQhGAxVMO_5AmF-4PVsm1dh3vO2WLt5ptyTPugSVnS71zQmpJawntmceXa1VD1STF_wKkcl8M5yfiEj/pubhtml?gid=0&single=true&widget=false&headers=false&chrome=false"></iframe></p><h2>2021 Survey Charts</h2><!-- 2021 Charts --><p><iframe width="570" height="475" src="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/e/2PACX-1vRqTjfxOv_4AD-A0IonK9_xJlrTZQlsm1VkCsTnTY3fZYNmTMuNfXYSjHuXTktJ5PsCsOFW91VhhFiy/pubhtml?gid=1080718469&single=true&widget=false&headers=false&chrome=false"></iframe></p><p><a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1foFgpVp-eHmbUo6EkkPbVGsgTT3RoeEheb8Uof89iFY/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank">Click here</a> to view the 2021 summary data upon which these charts were based.</p><h2>Comments and Replies</h2><p>Please note, my replies to comments were written between March and July of 2021. They represented my thoughts at the time. As I learn more about an issue my opinions are subject to change. I did try to be accurate in my responses but I may not have had all the facts or circumstances may have changed since I replied.</p><p>Comment sentiment ratings (positive, neutral, or negative) were subjective. I based the ratings on the tone of the comment. For example, most suggestions for improvement were deemed neutral or in some cases positive. If the comment included a personal attack or adjectives like horrible, terrible ... I rated it negative.</p><p><strong>Comment Summary Information</strong></p><p><!-- COMMENT SUMMARY --><p><iframe width="560" height="124" src="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/e/2PACX-1vRqTjfxOv_4AD-A0IonK9_xJlrTZQlsm1VkCsTnTY3fZYNmTMuNfXYSjHuXTktJ5PsCsOFW91VhhFiy/pubhtml?gid=1238332999&single=true&widget=false&headers=false&chrome=false&range=A1:D6"></iframe><iframe width="560" height="375" src="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/e/2PACX-1vRqTjfxOv_4AD-A0IonK9_xJlrTZQlsm1VkCsTnTY3fZYNmTMuNfXYSjHuXTktJ5PsCsOFW91VhhFiy/pubhtml?gid=1238332999&single=true&widget=false&headers=false&chrome=false&range=A7:D48"></iframe></p><p><strong>All Comments and Responses<br></strong>Comments are ordered by the survey section the appear in: General, Library Adult, and Library Youth. </p><p><!-- ALL COMMENTS --><iframe width="570" height="450" src="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/e/2PACX-1vRqTjfxOv_4AD-A0IonK9_xJlrTZQlsm1VkCsTnTY3fZYNmTMuNfXYSjHuXTktJ5PsCsOFW91VhhFiy/pubhtml?gid=325841603&single=true&widget=false&headers=false&chrome=false"></iframe></p><p><strong>Comments by Top 3 Topics</strong></p><p><strong>1. Taxes and Fees</strong></p><!-- TAXES AND FEES COMMENTS --><p><iframe width="570" height="450" src="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/e/2PACX-1vRqTjfxOv_4AD-A0IonK9_xJlrTZQlsm1VkCsTnTY3fZYNmTMuNfXYSjHuXTktJ5PsCsOFW91VhhFiy/pubhtml?gid=561524729&single=true&widget=false&headers=false&chrome=false"></iframe></p><p><strong>2. Parks & Trails</strong></p><!-- PARKS AND TRAILS COMMENTS --><p><iframe width="570" height="450" src="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/e/2PACX-1vRqTjfxOv_4AD-A0IonK9_xJlrTZQlsm1VkCsTnTY3fZYNmTMuNfXYSjHuXTktJ5PsCsOFW91VhhFiy/pubhtml?gid=761685428&single=true&widget=false&headers=false&chrome=false"></iframe></p><p><strong>3. Roads and Traffic</strong></p><!-- ROAD COMMENTS --><p><iframe width="570" height="450" src="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/e/2PACX-1vRqTjfxOv_4AD-A0IonK9_xJlrTZQlsm1VkCsTnTY3fZYNmTMuNfXYSjHuXTktJ5PsCsOFW91VhhFiy/pubhtml?gid=1791020885&single=true&widget=false&headers=false&chrome=false"></iframe></p><!-- LINKS SECTION --><p><strong>Links to current and prior survey data:</strong></p><ul><li><a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/156xADXxHiHqbRmc6bb06O6htcUEAfccm54G1exrutY0/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank">2016-2021 Survey Comparison Data</a></li><li><a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1rlVK44IRSAneixDYFzaW5bP0GxARwyc_3x70KQIg314/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank">2021 City Survey Data</a> (1,270 responses)</li><li><a href="https://mannkindperspectives.blogspot.com/2021/01/highland-city-2020-survey-summary-and.html" target="_blank">2020 City Survey Post with Summary Charts</a></li><li><a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1foFgpVp-eHmbUo6EkkPbVGsgTT3RoeEheb8Uof89iFY/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank">2020 City Survey Data</a> (674) responses)</li><li><a href="https://mannkindperspectives.blogspot.com/2019/07/2019-highland-city-survey.html" target="_blank">2019 City Survey Post with Summary Charts</a></li><li><a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1X1HXwtUZC5fYSQgVjTnSscBm6pfA-KiPn3hPRgKrr1s/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank">2019 City Survey Data</a> (1,106) responses)</li><li><a href="https://mannkindperspectives.blogspot.com/2018/09/notes-from-mayor-2018-city-survey.html" target="_blank">2018 City Survey Post with Summary Charts</a></li><li><a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1gX-2Bc34a8aI9ZBFNnKnxWmcuqeHiAqTWfMcCjCEGlw/edit#gid=83672324" target="_blank">2018 City Survey Data</a>. (1,084 responses).</li><li><a href="https://mannkindperspectives.blogspot.com/2017/05/21-mar-2017-rezone-of-property-at-11020.html" target="_blank">2017 City Survey Post with Summary Charts</a></li><li><a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/u/1/d/1vhLm-ZkvbSIDAh8ZQ5WfprBuzK8X0Q1BZpuqEJXSRcY/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank">2017 City Survey Data</a> (1,074 responses)</li><li><a href="https://mannkindperspectives.blogspot.com/2016/04/city-council-15-mar-2016-annual-report.html" target="_blank">2016 City Survey Post with Summary Charts</a></li><li><a href="http://freedomnotes.com/Documents/Highland/2016-03-31%20Final%20Survey%20Results.pdf" target="_blank">2016 City Survey Data</a> (1094 responses)</li></ul><p><strong>List of links that were included in replies to comments:</strong></p><ul><li><a href="https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/7c932ac4d82d43ecb6c6d74adc8ad69f" target="_blank">Highland City 2020 Projects Map</a></li><li><a href="https://www.highlandcity.org/225/General-Plan" target="_blank">Highland City General Plan</a></li><li><a href="https://www.highlandcity.org/170/Parks-Trails" target="_blank">Highland City Information on Parks and Trails</a></li><li><a href="https://www.highlandcity.org/899/Facilities" target="_blank">Highland City List of Parks</a></li><li><a href="https://www.highlandcity.org/227/Maps" target="_blank">Highland City Maps (land use, subdivisions, trails ….)</a></li><li><a href="https://highland.municipalcodeonline.com/" target="_blank">Highland City Municipal Code</a></li><li><a href="https://www.highlandcity.org/requesttracker.aspx" target="_blank">Highland City Request Tracker (site you can use to report problems)</a></li><li><a href="https://www.highlandcity.org/index.aspx?NID=478" target="_blank">Highland City Road Plan Overview</a></li><li><a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1w3R5b7eVQSSdZAQl7vUhzbKw52GWiTKLD-_mhT_0O78/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank">Highland City Council Voting History</a></li><li><a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1jWRCWH8cA-BGJCqvRrwqrg70OLKo1T2kNgyVN4REG5c/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank">Highland Deer Control Program Impact Data</a></li><li><a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1-4a8NKPGiCYfZumLqhTW_zLX2SmD9-7SOZypQtjLvFU/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank">Highland Street Traffic Comparisons</a></li><li><a href="https://mannkindperspectives.blogspot.com/search/label/Highland" target="_blank">Posts covering Highland by Rod Mann</a> (current mayor and former council member)</li><li><a href="https://mannkindperspectives.blogspot.com/2020/07/2019-2020-highland-property-taxes-fees.html" target="_blank">Property Taxes & Fees (2019-20) Highland Compared to Other N. Utah County Cities</a></li><li><a href="https://mannkindperspectives.blogspot.com/search/label/Sunday%20Closure%20Laws" target="_blank">Sunday Closure Posts and Information</a></li><li><a href="https://transparent.utah.gov/uids.php" target="_blank">Utah Sate Transparency Website (city, county, state …) financial data.</a></li></ul><p><strong>Other Links</strong></p><ul><li><a href="https://mannkindperspectives.blogspot.com/2015/06/tips-for-influencing-local-government.html" target="_blank">Tips on influencing local government</a></li><li><a href="https://crashmapping.utah.gov/" target="_blank">Utah traffic accident history map</a></li><li>YouTube channels (subscribe to stay informed)<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC290S6CxDkJrzjNJ0zn9cSg/videos" target="_blank">Highland City</a> – live and recorded city council meetings<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxiAnw99lLK_GPlEeUxQuMQ/videos" target="_blank">Mayor Mann</a> – live and recorded Meet with the Mayor events<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFIi3Q9nSFuKNy9frTt3kig/videos" target="_blank">Utah's Highlander</a> - 2-minute summaries of city council meetings<br><br></li></ul>Rod Mannhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10241182790476070316noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-696817881234121652.post-30708723920419962552021-07-19T18:42:00.001-06:002021-07-20T13:03:17.535-06:00Highland City Council Preview for 20 July 2021: Finalize Orphan Property Sale Resolution, Urban Deer Program Renewal<p>Below is the most recent “2-Minute Tuesday” video from Utah’s Highlander summarizing the July 6th council meeting. Fireworks were definitely on display and I guess that goes with the season..</p><p><iframe width="560" height="315" title="YouTube video player" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/SwczaNxUq7s" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture"></iframe></p><p>There are several interesting agenda items including:</p><ul><li>PI Usage report</li><li>Open Space maintenance update</li><li>Urban Deer Program Renewal</li><li>Review and approve initial orphan property sales</li><li>Discussion of RAP tax which is 0.1% sales tax that can be used to fund Recreation, Arts, and Parks. In Highland’s case this money would be used to fund parks and trails.</li></ul>
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<p>This meeting will be held at city hall but we will also stream it on our YouTube channel (<a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC290S6CxDkJrzjNJ0zn9cSg/videos" target="_blank">click here</a> to watch). <font color="#c0504d"><strong>Note, individuals in a high-risk category, are encouraged to participate in the meeting virtually!</strong></font></p><p>You can find an abbreviated meeting agenda together with my thoughts below. The complete agenda (83 pages) which includes the staff reports associated with each item can be accessed by <a href="https://www.highlandcity.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07202021-674" target="_blank">clicking here</a>.</p><p>If you missed my July Meet with the Mayor, which was in person only, below is a video where I walk through the presentation I shared at the meeting.</p><p><iframe width="560" height="315" title="YouTube video player" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/bKxPGTSt6o0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture"></iframe></p><p>Here’s a <a href="https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1R4QT6jVcEv1C6IZNfmKIQxOTjCf2vdSKHFbAkQRrOlk/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank">link to the presentation</a> if you would like a closer look at the details. If you click on a chart you will be able to open the source spreadsheet.</p><p><p><center><font size="3"><strong><hr>Highland City Council Agenda<br></strong></font><strong><font size="2">Tuesday, July 20, 2021 at 7:00 PM council meeting</font></strong></center><font size="3"></font><div align="left"><font size="2"><strong>Virtual Participation</strong></font></div><ul><li><div align="left"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC290S6CxDkJrzjNJ0zn9cSg/videos" target="_blank"><font size="2">YouTube Live</font></a></div></li><li><div align="left"><font size="2"><a href="https://zoom.us/join">Zoom</a>: Call 1-346-248-7799 Meeting ID: 884 0709 5655</font></div></li><li><div align="left"><font size="2">Email comments prior to meeting: </font><a><font size="2">council@highlandcity.org</font></a></div></li></ul><p align="left"><font size="2"><em>The time and duration listed at the end of agenda items is my guess as to the start time of this item and how long it will run..</em><br></font></p><p><font size="2"></font></p><font size="2"><hr></font><ol><li><p><font size="2"><strong>UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC APPEARANCES</strong> 7:00 (15 minutes)<br>Time has been set aside for the public to express their ideas, concerns, and comments. Comments are limited to 3 minutes.</font></p></li><li><p><font size="2"><strong>RECOGNITION ITEMS </strong>7:15 (10 minutes)</font></p></li><ol type="a" style="margin-left: -20px;"><li><font size="2">Mayoral awards. One of my favorite items :).</font> </li></ol><li><p><font size="2"><strong>PRESENTATIONS </strong>7:25 (45 minutes)</font></p></li><ol type="a" style="margin-left: -20px;"><li><font size="2"><strong>2021 “Reach” Fling Preview</strong> – Corrine Prestwich, Community Events Coordinator, will give a brief overview of the upcoming 2021 Highland Fling which is scheduled for August 2-7, 2021.</font></li><li><font size="2"><strong>2021 Pressurized Irrigation Water Update</strong> – Jeff Murdoch, Pressurized Irrigation Superintendent, <font size="2">will provide an update on the current pressurized irrigation conditions within Highland City.</font></font></li><li><font size="2"><font size="2"><strong>Open Space Maintenance Update</strong> – Josh Castleberry, Park Superintendent, will present an update on open space maintenance plans being implemented throughout Highland City.</font></font></li></ol><li><p><font size="2"><strong>CONSENT ITEMS</strong> 8:10 PM (15 minutes)<br>Items on the consent agenda are of a routine nature or have been previously studied by the City Council. They are intended to be acted upon in one motion. Council members may pull items from consent if they would like them considered separately.</font></p></li><ol type="a" style="margin-left: -20px;"><li><div align="justify"><font size="2"><strong>Approval of Council Meeting Minutes for June 15th. </strong><em>Administrative</em></font></div></li><li><div align="justify"><font size="2"><strong>Agreement: Temporary construction easement </strong><em>Administrative<br></em>Approve a with Rodger and Mara Lyman to facilitate the construction of the Victor View Gravity Sewer line project <em>.<br></em>This project<br><a href="http://www.freedomnotes.com/BlogImages/e75797e20f2c_F9B9/image.png"><em><img width="481" height="365" title="image" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="image" src="http://www.freedomnotes.com/BlogImages/e75797e20f2c_F9B9/image_thumb.png" border="0"></em></a></font></div></li><li><div align="justify"><font size="2"><strong>Ordinance: Municipal Code Amendment – Fire Code and Burn Permits </strong><em>Legislative</em><br><font size="2">Consider a request by City Staff to repeal and/or amend three sections of the City’s Municipal Code related to fire codes and burn regulations in order to update City Code to comply with current state law.</font></font></div></li><li><div align="justify"><font size="2"><font size="2"><strong>Resolution: Declaration of Surplus Property</strong> <em>Legislative<br></em>Consider a request by City Staff to declare a total of 38,736 square feet of property surplus in the Pebble Lane Estates subdivision that is not needed for right-of-way for Canal Boulevard. This land was purchased using county funds dedicated to right of way acquisition. The proceeds from the sale will be returned to this county fund. The hatch marks that go down from left to right identify the land being surplused. <br><a href="http://www.freedomnotes.com/BlogImages/e75797e20f2c_F9B9/image_3.png"><img width="479" height="270" title="image" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="image" src="http://www.freedomnotes.com/BlogImages/e75797e20f2c_F9B9/image_thumb_3.png" border="0"></a><br><br></font></font></div></li></ol><p><li><div align="justify"><font size="2"><b>PUBLIC HEARING/ACTION: URBAN DEER PROGRAM RENEWAL </b><i>Administrative</i><em>.</em> 8:25 (15 minutes)<br>Our deer management program is up for renewal through 2024. There will be a change to the program by the State Department of Wildlife Resources (DWR). On the map below you can see areas and dates. The dates indicated are the last date deer can be harvested in these areas. Previous deer could be harvested through December 31st of each year. DWR believes that the change will help limit the number of mountain deer that are harvested. In my view this is a preemptive measure to limit criticism by the hunting community of the program.<br><a href="http://www.freedomnotes.com/BlogImages/e75797e20f2c_F9B9/image_4.png"><img width="501" height="343" title="image" style="margin: 8px 0px 0px; display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="image" src="http://www.freedomnotes.com/BlogImages/e75797e20f2c_F9B9/image_thumb_4.png" border="0"></a><p>As you can see from the chart below deer/vehicle collisions have dropped dramatically since the program started in 2012.<br><iframe width="543" height="336" src="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/e/2PACX-1vTkN72Xs3dXelEiXBJDl4yRANoqElUg6acIYuxVbyN9jvS2xKYEkPs2EsKhAA5vpHjb0tKzhDBD9Eo0/pubchart?oid=1634959944&format=interactive" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" seamless=""></iframe><br></p></font></div></li><li><div align="justify"><font size="2"><b>ACTION: REVIEW OF RESOLUTION 2021-16 - DESIGNATION OF ORPHAN PROPERTIES FOR DISPOSAL </b><em>Administrative </em>8:40 (120minutes) <br>The council will review, clarify, modify and approve Resolution 2012-16 Designation of Orphan Properties for Disposal. The council reviewed and approved 54 properties at the June 15th meeting. This is a final review to ensure that property list reflects the council’s decision on that date. Below is the list of properties with links. More details can be found in the <a href="https://www.highlandcity.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07202021-674#page=58" target="_blank">staff report</a>.<br><br></font><iframe width="510" height="300" src="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/e/2PACX-1vQ68q_SJCK_om11KPGaZEPBHqDXT-58MHsBoNpnFQ2x8RIT2_EYTiZno0ZeNMzg6XmBl-bb6kfIvwsO/pubhtml?gid=1785480993&single=true&widget=true&headers=false"></iframe></div></li><li><p><font size="2"><font size="2"><strong>MAYOR/COUNCIL AND STAFF COMMUNICATION ITEMS </strong>9:00 (45 minutes)</font></font></p></li><ol type="a" style="margin-left: -20px;"><li><div align="justify"><font size="2"><font size="2">RAP Tax: <em>Erin Wells, Assistant City Administrator<br></em>Erin will review the process we need to go through to put the 0.1% local sales tax increment on the ballot. She will also share info on how the city would use these funds (parks and trails). I personally support this tax because it will generate revenue from people outside our city (some of those who use our parks and trails). The forecast is that this will generate roughly $150,000 per year that we can apply to both capital and operational expenses related to parks and trails. The tax runs for 10 years and is renewable. Both Cedar Hills and American Fork have implemented this tax. Lehi may also be putting a RAP Tax on the ballot this year. Note, if this were to pass it would mitigate the need for a future property tax increase. 70% of our revenue (including property tax) does not increase with inflation; at some point a property increase will be required.</font></font></div></li><li><div align="justify"><font size="2">Park Maintenance Building:<em> Andy Spencer, City Engineer/Public Works Director</em></font></div></li><li><div align="justify"><font size="2"><font size="2">Future Meetings</font></font></div></li><ul style="margin-left: -20px;"><li><font size="2"><font size="2">July 27: Planning Commission Meeting, 7:00 pm, City Hall</font></font></li><li><font size="2">Aug 3: City Council Meeting, 7:00 PM, City Hall</font></li><li><font size="2"><font size="2">Aug 11: Lone Peak Public Safety District Board Meeting, 7:30 am, City Hall<font size="2"><font size="2">.</font></font></font></font></li><li><font size="2">Aug 17: City Council Meeting, 7:00 PM, City Hall</font></li><li><font size="2">Aug 24: Planning Commission Meeting, 7:00 pm, City Hall</font></li></ul></ol></ol><p><font size="2"><font size="2"><font size="2"><strong>ADJOURNMENT </strong>9:30 pm</font></font></font></p><h2><font size="2">Links:</font></h2><ul><li><a href="https://www.highlandcity.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07202021-674" target="_blank">Agenda packet for the 20-July-2021 council meeting</a></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC290S6CxDkJrzjNJ0zn9cSg/videos" target="_blank">Highland City YouTube channel</a></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/UtahsHighlander/videos" target="_blank">Utah’s Highland YouTube channel</a> (Two-Minute Tuesday videos)<font size="2"><font size="2"><font size="2"><font size="2"><strong><br></strong></font></font></font></font></li></ul>Rod Mannhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10241182790476070316noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-696817881234121652.post-55194675941298172462021-07-06T15:42:00.001-06:002021-07-20T10:56:19.022-06:00Highland City Council Preview: July 6, 2021<p>I love the ending of the 2-Minute Tuesday summary of our last council meeting. We nearly had another highly qualified candidate for mayor <img class="wlEmoticon wlEmoticon-smile" alt="Smile" src="http://www.freedomnotes.com/BlogImages/b3b49049da72_12DE5/wlEmoticon-smile.png"></p><p><iframe width="560" height="315" title="YouTube video player" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/eLiH0X9ADzY" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture"></iframe></p><p>The most interesting items on the evenings agenda from my point of view are:</p><ul><li>the work session discussion with DR Horton regarding the development of their property on the NE side of Micron (now Texas Instruments).</li><li> the discussion of options for the all-abilities playground to be constructed as part of Mountain Ridge Park.</li></ul>
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<p>This meeting will be held at city hall but we will also stream it on our YouTube channel (<a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC290S6CxDkJrzjNJ0zn9cSg/videos" target="_blank">click here</a> to watch).</p><p>You can find an abbreviated meeting agenda together with my thoughts below. The complete agenda (85 pages) which includes the staff reports associated with each item can be accessed by <a href="https://www.highlandcity.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06152021-664" target="_blank">clicking here</a>.</p><p><p><center><font size="3"><strong><hr>Highland City Council Agenda<br></strong></font><strong><font size="2">Tuesday, July 6, 2021<br> 6:00 PM work session / 7:00 PM council meeting<br></font></strong></center><font size="3"></font><div align="left"><font size="2"><strong>Virtual Participation</strong></font></div><ul><li><div align="left"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC290S6CxDkJrzjNJ0zn9cSg/videos" target="_blank"><font size="2">YouTube Live</font></a></div></li><li><div align="left"><font size="2"><a href="https://zoom.us/join">Zoom</a>: Call 1-346-248-7799 Meeting ID: 853 0302 1178</font></div></li><li><div align="left"><font size="2">Email comments prior to meeting: </font><a><font size="2">council@highlandcity.org</font></a></div></li></ul><p align="left"><font size="2"><em>The time and duration listed at the end of agenda items is my guess as to the start time of this item and how long it will run..</em><br></font></p><p><font size="2"></font></p><font size="2"><hr></font><p><font size="2"><strong>6:00 PM WORK SESSION</strong></font></p><ol><li><font size="2">This will be a discussion with DR Horton regarding the development of their property north-east of Micron. DR Horton will review current plan for their property adjacent to Highland. Review the changes they’ve made from their original plan based on our (Highland elected officials and resident) input, discuss costs, and respond to council questions. 109 of the 189 acres they are planning to develop are located in the county and are part of Highland’s annexation policy plan. Lehi and Highland entered into a boundary agreement in 1999 which identifies the 109 acres as intended to be in Highland. DR Horton has submitted a request to Lehi to have the 109 acres annexed into Lehi and Lehi’s mayor and city council have indicated that they will go through the process to annex the property. We can contest the annexation but based on my research the odds are that they property owner’s decision will prevail.<br><br>There are pros and cons to both sides of the question as to whether the property should annexed into Highland or Lehi. Regardless of whether the property gets annexed into Lehi or Highland I am a fan of developments that include “active adult” subdivisions. These serve a growing part of our community, have low impacts on our schools, reduce traffic, and general have a lower impact on city services that other types of residential development (the exception being emergency medical services).<br><br> As mentioned DR Horton has updated it’s original plan. Here is the current concept plan:<br><a href="http://www.freedomnotes.com/BlogImages/b3b49049da72_12DE5/2021-07-06-DR-Horton-NE-Micron.png"><img width="535" height="446" title="2021-07-06 DR Horton NE Micron" style="margin: 8px 0px 0px; display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="2021-07-06 DR Horton NE Micron" src="http://www.freedomnotes.com/BlogImages/b3b49049da72_12DE5/2021-07-06-DR-Horton-NE-Micron_thumb.png" border="0"></a><font size="2"><br><br>This will be a discussion between the council and DR Horton. Comments regarding the work session discussion may be made during the unscheduled public appearances portion of the council meeting.</font></font></li></ol><hr><p><font size="2"><strong>7:00 PM COUNCIL MEETING</strong></font></p><ol><li><font size="2"><font size="2"><strong>UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC APPEARANCES</strong>: <strong>7:00 (30 minutes)<br>Time has been set aside for the public to express their ideas, concerns, and comments. Comments are limited to 3 minutes.</strong></font></font></li><li><p><font size="2"><strong>CONSENT ITEMS</strong> 7:30 PM (10 minutes)<br>Items on the consent agenda are of a routine nature or have been previously studied by the City Council. They are intended to be acted upon in one motion. Council members may pull items from consent if they would like them considered separately.</font></p></li><ol type="a" style="margin-left: -20px;"><li><div align="justify"><font size="2"><strong>Approval of the June 1, 2021 Council Meeting minutes </strong><em>Administrative</em></font></div></li><li><div align="justify"><font size="2"><strong>Approval of a request from the library to reduce size of the library board from 9 to 7 members. </strong><em>Legislative. </em>Note the library board work load has been reduced over the last couple of years in part due to an invigorated Friends of the Library.</font></div></li><li><div align="justify"><font size="2"><strong>Approval of a perpetual utility easement with Workman Farms, LLC to facilitate the construction of a gravity sewer line project. </strong><em>Legislative.<br><a href="http://www.freedomnotes.com/BlogImages/b3b49049da72_12DE5/image.png"><img width="517" height="674" title="image" style="margin: 8px 0px 0px; display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="image" src="http://www.freedomnotes.com/BlogImages/b3b49049da72_12DE5/image_thumb.png" border="0"></a><font size="2"><br></font></em></font></div></li></ol><p><font size="2"></font><li><div align="justify"><font size="2"><strong>PUBLIC HEARING/ORDINANCE: TEXT AMENDMENT – ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS </strong><em>Legislative</em> 7:40 (10 minutes)<br><font size="2"><font size="2">Staff has proposed changes to Section <a href="https://highland.municipalcodeonline.com/book?type=development#name=3-624_Accessory_Dwelling_Unit" target="_blank">3-624</a> of the development code to make it consistent with <a href="https://le.utah.gov/~2021/bills/static/HB0082.html" target="_blank">House Bill 82</a> which was passed by the legislature this year. Here is a summary of the change request:</font></font></font></div><ul type="a" style="margin-left: -20px;"><li><div align="justify"><font size="2">The proposed amendment includes the definition for an accessory dwelling unit
found in Chapter 10 Definitions:<br><em>
An accessory dwelling unit is a room or set of rooms in a single-family home in a
single-family zone that has been designed or configured to be used as a separate
dwelling unit, which has a separate kitchen, living/sleeping area, and sanitation
facilities, and has been established by permit.</em><br>
The amendment clarifies the difference between an ADU and a short-term rental. A
unit is considered a short-term rental if the renting/subleasing of the unit is for a
period of less than 30 consecutive days. Short term rentals require a business
license.</font></div></li><li><div align="justify"><font size="2">
The proposed amendment prohibits ADUs on lots less than 6,000 square feet.</font></div></li><li><div align="justify"><font size="2">
A minimum of one (1) off-street parking space shall be required.<font size="2"><font size="2"><font size="2"><br></font></font></font></font></div></li></ul></li><li><p><font size="2"><strong>PUBLIC HEARING/ORDINANCE: TEXT AMENDMENT – CONDITIONAL USE UPDATE </strong><em>Legislative </em>7:50 (15 minutes) <br>Staff has proposed several changes in <a href="https://highland.municipalcodeonline.com/book?type=development#name=Chapter_4_Conditional_Use_Procedure" target="_blank">Chapter 4 Conditional Use Procedure</a> in the Development Code to be consistent with <a href="https://le.utah.gov/~2021/bills/static/HB0409.html" target="_blank">House Bill 409</a> which was passed by the legislature this year. Here is a summary of the change request:</font></p><ul type="a" style="margin-left: -20px;"><li><font size="2">The proposed amendment eliminates the requirement to hold a public hearing for a conditional use permit.</font></li><li><font size="2">
General review criteria were added to clarify what the Planning Commission and
City Council shall review when recommending or approving a conditional use
permit (see proposed amendment for details):<br>
a. The site of the structure or use.<br>
b. The impact of the proposed building or use on surrounding uses.<br>
c. Conditions relating to safety of persons and property.<br>
d. Conditions relating to health and sanitation.<br>
e. Conditions relating to environmental issues</font></li><li><font size="2">Below is a comparison of the old state mandated process for lot line adjustment with the new one:<br><a href="http://www.freedomnotes.com/BlogImages/b3b49049da72_12DE5/image_3.png"><img width="469" height="171" title="image" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="image" src="http://www.freedomnotes.com/BlogImages/b3b49049da72_12DE5/image_thumb_3.png" border="0"></a></font><br></li></ul></li><li><font size="2"><strong>PUBLIC HEARING/ORDINANCE: TEXT AMENDMENT – PARCEL BOUNDARY ADJUSTMENTS, LOT LINE ADJUSTMENTS, AND PLAT AMENDMENTS </strong><em>Legislative </em>8:05 (10 minutes) <br>Staff has proposed several changes to amend several sections of the Development Code related to parcel boundary adjustments, lot line adjustments, and plat amendments to be consistent with <a href="https://le.utah.gov/~2021/bills/static/HB0409.html" target="_blank">House Bill 409</a> which was passed by the legislature this year. Note, a change was made to the proposed amendment based on a Planning Commission’s
recommendation. Staff added a clarification under <a href="https://highland.municipalcodeonline.com/book?type=development#name=5-10-103_Vacating_Or_Changing_A_Subdivision_Plat_(Plat_Amendment)" target="_blank">5-10-103 (5a) Grounds for Vacating a Street or Right-of-Way</a>. This clarifies that the City Council does not have
to adopt an ordinance or approve a plat to vacate a trail or easement.</font></li><li><p><font size="2"><font size="2"><strong>AGREEMENTS: PROPERTY PURCHASE AGREEMENT WITH GREGORY ROWE AND REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT WITH UTAH COUNTY </strong><em>Legislative </em>8:15 (15 minutes)<br><font size="2">The City Council will consider a request for a property purchase agreement with Gregory Rowe and reimbursement agreement with Utah County to facilitate the purchase of ± 0.158 acres of property located at the southwest corner of SR92 and North County Boulevard. Once we have paid for the property the county will reimburse us for it and dedicate it UDOT. We did it this way because UDOT did not have a convenient way to purchase this property. The property owner was going to build a rental unit on this property (it was part of a developable lot). This was a good catch by city staff and kudos to MAG staff for coming with a work-around to resolve the purchase in a timely manner so that we could make this happen. Note, in the diagram below N is to the right and W is up.<br><a href="http://www.freedomnotes.com/BlogImages/b3b49049da72_12DE5/image_4.png"><img width="499" height="352" title="image" style="margin: 8px 0px 0px; display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="image" src="http://www.freedomnotes.com/BlogImages/b3b49049da72_12DE5/image_thumb_4.png" border="0"></a></font></font></font></p><li><p><font size="2"><font size="2"><strong>DISCUSSION: MOUNTAIN RIDGE ALL ABILITIES PLAYGROUND </strong>8:30 PM (45 minutes)<br>The City Council will discuss the options for equipment to be placed in the Mountain Ridge all abilities playground.</font></font></p><li><font size="2"><font size="2"><font size="2"><strong>MAYOR/COUNCIL AND STAFF COMMUNICATION ITEMS 9</strong>:15 PM (15 minutes)</font></font></font></li><ol type="a" style="margin-left: -20px;"><li><div align="justify"><font size="2"><font size="2"><font size="2">Future Meetings</font></font></font></div></li><ul style="margin-left: -20px;"><li><font size="2"><font size="2">July 14, Lone Peak Public Safety District Board Meeting, 7:30 am, City Hall</font></font></li><li><font size="2"><font size="2">July 20, City Council Meeting, 7:00 pm, City Hall</font></font></li><li><font size="2"><font size="2">July 27, Planning Commission Meeting, 7:00 pm, City Hall</font></font></li><li><font size="2"><font size="2"><font size="2">August 3, City Council Meeting, 7:00 pm, City Hall</font></font></font></li><li><font size="2"><font size="2"><font size="2">August 11, Lone Peak Public Safety District Board Meeting, 7:30 am, City Hall</font></font></font></li><li><font size="2"><font size="2"><font size="2">August 17, City Council Meeting 7:00 pm, City Hall</font></font></font></li><li><font size="2"><font size="2"><font size="2">August 24, Planning Commission Meeting, 7:00 pm, City Hall<br></font></font></font></li></ul></ol><li><font size="2"><font size="2"><strong>CLOSED SESSION </strong>9:30 PM (75 min)</font></font></li></ol><p><font size="2"><font size="2"><font size="2"><font size="2"><strong>ADJOURNMENT</strong> 10:45 PM</font></font></font></font></p><h2><font size="2">Links:</font></h2><ul><li><a href="https://www.highlandcity.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07062021-668" target="_blank">Agenda packet for the 7-July-2021 council meeting</a><a href="https://www.highlandcity.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07062021-668" target="_blank">https://www.highlandcity.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07062021-668</a></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/UtahsHighlander/videos" target="_blank">Utah’s Highland YouTube channel</a> (Two-Minute Tuesday videos)<font size="2"><font size="2"><font size="2"><font size="2"><strong><br></strong></font></font></font></font></li></ul>Rod Mannhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10241182790476070316noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-696817881234121652.post-82938447871360276282021-07-04T19:49:00.001-06:002021-07-06T17:46:41.534-06:00Commemorating the Birth of our Nation and State<p><a href="http://www.freedomnotes.com/BlogImages/8fc43fccd42d_12EB3/Declaration-of-Independence-by-John-Trummbull.jpg"><img width="543" height="306" title="The Declaration of Independence, July 4, 1776, by John Trumbull" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="The Declaration of Independence, July 4, 1776, by John Trumbull" src="http://www.freedomnotes.com/BlogImages/8fc43fccd42d_12EB3/Declaration-of-Independence-by-John-Trummbull_thumb.jpg" border="0"></a><p>“<em>We, therefore, the Representatives of the united States of America, in General Congress, Assembled, appealing to the Supreme Judge of the world for the rectitude of our intentions, do, in the Name, and by Authority of the good People of these Colonies, solemnly publish and declare, That these United Colonies are, and of Right ought to be Free and Independent States; … And for the support of this Declaration, with a firm reliance on the protection of divine Providence, we mutually pledge to each other our Lives, our Fortunes and our sacred Honor</em>.” —<a href="https://www.archives.gov/founding-docs/declaration-transcript" target="_blank">Declaration of Independence</a> by the thirteen united States of America, July 4, 1776
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<p>This month we commemorate both the birth of our nation on Independence Day and the entry of the pioneers into the Salt Lake Valley on Pioneer Day. Much sacrifice and personal suffering, including the loss of life, separation of families, and forfeiture of wealth, led to the creation of a great nation and wonderful state.<ul><li>Our country has been a bed of innovation that has helped change the world.</li><li>Our Constitution led the way to establish free governments throughout the world.</li><li>Our state leads the nation in many categories related to economic opportunity. </li></ul><p>The beautiful state we live in and our fortunate circumstances were made possible by the hardships endured by those involved in the founding of our nation and state. This month let us take the time to learn more about them and share what we learn with those around us. Let us show our gratitude for the many sacrifices made, that we cannot repay, by serving others in our community, state, nation, and the world. <p>Let me close with this thought from Dr. Benjamin Rush, a signer of the Declaration of Independence:<p><a href="http://www.freedomnotes.com/BlogImages/8fc43fccd42d_12EB3/Benjamin_Rush_Painting_by_Peale.jpg"><img width="153" height="178" title="Benjamin_Rush_Painting_by_Peale" align="left" style="margin: 4px 10px 0px 0px; float: left; display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="Benjamin_Rush_Painting_by_Peale" src="http://www.freedomnotes.com/BlogImages/8fc43fccd42d_12EB3/Benjamin_Rush_Painting_by_Peale_thumb.jpg" border="0"></a>“<em>Patriotism is as much a virtue as justice, and is as necessary for the support of societies as natural affection is for the support of families. The Amor Patriae [love of one's country] is both a moral and a religious duty. It comprehends not only the love of our neighbors but of millions of our fellow creatures, not only of the present but of future generations. This virtue we find constitutes a part of the first characters of history</em>.” <a href="https://www.google.com/books/edition/Letters_of_Benjamin_Rush/mpaaDwAAQBAJ?hl=en&gbpv=1&dq=%22Patriotism+is+as+much+a+virtue+as+justice%22&pg=PA83&printsec=frontcover" target="_blank">Letter dated Oct 10,1773</a><h3>Links:</h3><ul><li><a href="https://www.archives.gov/founding-docs/declaration-transcript" target="_blank">The Declaration of Independence</a></li><li><a href="https://www.google.com/books/edition/Letters_of_Benjamin_Rush/mpaaDwAAQBAJ?hl=en&gbpv=1&dq=%22Patriotism+is+as+much+a+virtue+as+justice%22&pg=PA83&printsec=frontcover" target="_blank">Dr. Benjamin Rush on Patriotism</a></li><li><a href="https://mannkindperspectives.blogspot.com/2010/07/ron-manns-reading-list.html">Ron Mann's "Freedom" Reading List</a></li><li><a href="https://mannkindperspectives.blogspot.com/2010/06/when-in-course-part-i-by-ron-mann.html" target="_blank">When in the Course … by Ron Mann</a> see end of article for a list of what happened to some of the signers of the Declaration of Independence.</li></ul>Rod Mannhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10241182790476070316noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-696817881234121652.post-47454556974138847512021-06-15T01:06:00.001-06:002021-10-07T18:40:00.358-06:00Highland City Council Preview: June 15, 2021 – 2021/22 Budget, Designation of Disposable Properties<p>Are you a Footloose fan? Then you’ll enjoy this 2-Minute Tuesday review of our June 1st, 2021 meeting. I didn’t know Kurt and Tim were such skilled dancers :)</p><p><iframe width="560" height="315" title="YouTube video player" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/bVieSL8WqI0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture"></iframe></p><p>This council meeting includes the following agenda items:</p><ul><li>Recognition of Scott Sumner (outgoing LPHS principal), Rhonda Bromley (former LPHS principal), and Larry Mendenhall (former member of the Planning Commission and City Council).</li><li> Adoption of the 2021-22 Budget.</li><li>Designation of disposable properties.</li></ul> <a name='more'></a> <p>This meeting will be held at city hall but we will also stream it on our YouTube channel (<a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC290S6CxDkJrzjNJ0zn9cSg/videos" target="_blank">click here</a> to watch).</p><p>You can find an abbreviated meeting agenda together with my thoughts below. The complete agenda (154 pages) which includes the staff reports associated with each item can be accessed by <a href="https://www.highlandcity.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06152021-664" target="_blank">clicking here</a>.</p><p><p><center><font size="3"><strong><hr>Highland City Council Agenda<br></strong></font><strong><font size="2">Tuesday, June 15, 2021 at 7:00 PM council meeting<br>Note: Our work session on land disposal starts at 5:30 and runs till 7:00<br><br></font></strong></center><font size="3"></font><div align="left"><font size="2"><strong>Virtual Participation</strong></font></div><ul><li><div align="left"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC290S6CxDkJrzjNJ0zn9cSg/videos" target="_blank"><font size="2">YouTube Live</font></a></div></li><li><div align="left"><font size="2"><a href="https://zoom.us/join">Zoom</a>: Call 1-346-248-7799 Meeting ID: 847 1026 1799</font></div></li><li><div align="left"><font size="2">Email comments prior to meeting: </font><a><font size="2">council@highlandcity.org</font></a></div></li></ul><p align="left"><font size="2"><em>The time and duration listed at the end of agenda items is my guess as to the start time of this item and how long it will run..</em><br></font></p><p><font size="2"></font></p><font size="2"><hr></font><ol><li><p><font size="2"><strong>UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC APPEARANCES</strong> 7:00 (15 minutes)<br>Time has been set aside for the public to express their ideas, concerns, and comments. Comments are limited to 3 minutes.</font></p></li><li><p><font size="2"><strong>RECOGNITION ITEMS: </strong>7:15 (8 minutes)</font></p></li><ol type="a" style="margin-left: -20px;"><li><font size="2"><strong>Certificates of Appreciation </strong>– <em>Rod Mann<br></em>Scott Sumner (outgoing LPHS principal), Rhonda Bromley (former LPHS principal), and Larry Mendenhall (former member of the Planning Commission and City Council).</font></li></ol><li>
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</ol></ol><ol type="a" style="margin-left: -20px;"><li><font size="2"><strong>Highland City Youth Council</strong><em><br></em>A Youth Council representative will present an update of events in which the Youth Council have been involved.<font size="2"><br></font></font></li></ol><li><p><font size="2"><strong>CONSENT ITEMS</strong> 7:30 PM (10 minutes)<br>Items on the consent agenda are of a routine nature or have been previously studied by the City Council. They are intended to be acted upon in one motion. Council members may pull items from consent if they would like them considered separately.</font></p></li><ol type="a" style="margin-left: -20px;"><li><div align="justify"><font size="2"><strong>CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT: Approve a contract with Morgan Pavement for $56,666.70 to proceed with the application asphalt crack seal products . </strong><em>Administrative<br></em>Yellow lines indicate roads that are getting a surface treatment that will be crack sealed.<br><a href="http://www.freedomnotes.com/BlogImages/Highland-City-Council-Preview-June-15-20_11169/2021-06-15-Crack-Seal.png"><em><img width="487" height="513" title="2021-06-15 Crack Seal" style="border: 0px currentcolor; border-image: none; display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="2021-06-15 Crack Seal" src="http://www.freedomnotes.com/BlogImages/Highland-City-Council-Preview-June-15-20_11169/2021-06-15-Crack-Seal_thumb.png" border="0"></em></a></font></div></li><li><div align="justify"><font size="2"><strong>ACTION: consider a request by the Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) for the dedication of remnant parcels of right of way for North County Boulevard. </strong><em>Administrative</em><br></font></div></li></ol><p><font size="2"></font><li><div align="justify"><font size="2"><strong>PUBLIC HEARING & RESOLUTION: ADOPTING FINAL AMENDMENTS TO THE HIGHLAND CITY 2020-2021 FISCAL YEAR BUDGET </strong><em>Legislative</em> 7:40 (15 minutes)<br><font size="2"><font size="2">At the end of the year we need to approve final budgets adjustments so that the city does not exceed the 35% reserve cap in the general fund. Often there a planned expenses (such as road projects) that slip into the next fiscal year (begins July 1) so that we need move funds from the General Fund into a Road Capital Fund or other capital fund. This year we also received CARES ACT funding from the federal government that we needed to account for appropriately. <br></font></font></font></div></li><li><p><font size="2"><strong>PUBLIC HEARING & RESOLUTION: INTERFUND TRANSFER FROM THE PRESSURIZED IRRIGATION FUND TO THE GENERAL FUND 7</strong>:55 ( 10 minutes) <em>Legislative</em><br>Each year the city’s general fund pays the pressurized irrigation enterprise fund f(PI Fund) return the money to the general fund. The net affect of this action is that residents are paying for the city to water parks via the PI fee in their monthly bill. or water used for city parks. The amount per household is about $2.00 per month. Absent this transaction we would have to increase general fund revenue via a property tax increase which would be offset by a decrease in the PI fee. I know this is clear as mud.<font size="2"><font size="2"><font size="2"><font size="2"><font size="2"><font size="2"><br></font></font></font></font></font></font></font></p></li><li><p><font size="2"><strong>PUBLIC HEARING & RESOLUTION: ADOPTING FY2022 FEE SCHEDULE </strong><em>Legislative </em>8:05 (15 minutes)<br>The city is required to adopt an annual fee schedule that identifies all fees it charges. Note, these may be adjusted during the course of the fiscal year.<em> </em></font></p><li><p><font size="2"><strong>RESOLUTION: ADOPTING THE CERTIFIED TAX RATE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2021-2022 </strong><em>Legislative </em>8:20 (10 minutes)<br><font size="2">Each year the county calculates the property tax rate for Highland required to generate the same revenue we received last year, exclusive of new growth. This rate is then applied to the new growth (new homes, new commercial buildings, or improvements to either). If a Highland City requested additional revenue then the tax rate is adjusted to generate the requested amount..The council did not request additional property tax funds this year (in fact the last year additional property tax revenue was requested was 2008). <a href="https://mannkindperspectives.blogspot.com/2016/06/utah-property-taxes-what-is-certified.html" target="_blank">Click here</a> for a more comprehensive explanation of Utah’s Certified Property Tax system.</font></font></p><li><p><font size="2"><strong>PUBLIC HEARING & RESOLUTION: ADOPTION OF FINAL HIGHLAND CITY BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2021-2022 </strong><em>Legislative</em> 8:30 PM (20 minutes)<br>The council has discussed the proposed budget in work sessions, council meetings, and in individual meetings with staff members. There may be small changes discussed but I don’t see in major changes coming. I have noticed over the years that posts I identify has having budget information are my least popular posts.</font></p><li><font size="2"><font size="2"><strong>RESOLUTION: ADOPTION OF THE ORPHAN PROPERTY DISPOSAL POLICY </strong><em>Legislative</em> 8:50 PM (15 minutes)<br>The council discussed this in our prior meeting but continued it so that it could further review before approving it in today’s meeting. The policy sets forth the process and lists some of the criteria that may be used in considering what properties (if any) should be identified as available for disposal. This should not take too long as during the 90 minutes work session that precedes the council meeting the council will have reviewed the criteria used to identity property that can be sold.</font></font><li><p><font size="2"><font size="2"><strong>RESOLUTION: ADOPTION OF THE DESIGNATION OF DISPOSABLE PROPERTIES L</strong><em>egislative </em>9:05 PM (45 minutes)<br>During our work session the council will have also considered the requests which we received from 51 home owners during the 30 days following the council’s initial property disposal decision. A number of issues arose when evaluating these applications that made the decision challenging. As a consequence I suspect that the council will only approve a limited number of them. My personal view is that we should go slow if there is any uncertainty as property once sold is difficult to get back.</font></font></p><li><p><font size="2"><font size="2"><strong>MAYOR/COUNCIL AND STAFF COMMUNICATION ITEMS 9</strong>:50 (10 minutes)</font></font></p></li><ol type="a" style="margin-left: -20px;"><li><div align="justify"><font size="2"><font size="2">Future Meetings</font></font></div></li><ul style="margin-left: -20px;"><li><font size="2">June 22, Planning Commission Meeting, 7:00 pm, City Hall</font></li><li><font size="2">July 6, City Council Meeting, 7:00 pm, City Hall</font></li><li><font size="2">July 14, Lone Peak Public Safety District Board Meeting, 7:30 am, City Hall</font></li><li><font size="2">July 20, City Council Meeting, 7:00 pm, City Hall</font></li><li><font size="2">July 27, Planning Commission Meeting, 7:00 pm, City Hal<font size="2"><br></font></font></li></ul></ol><li><font size="2"><strong>CLOSED SESSION 10:00</strong> (60 min)</font></li></ol><p><font size="2"><font size="2"><font size="2"><strong>ADJOURNMENT </strong>11:00 pm</font></font></font></p><h2><font size="2">Links:</font></h2><ul><li><a href="https://www.highlandcity.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06152021-664" target="_blank">Agenda packet for the 15-Jun-2021 council meeting</a></li><li><a href="https://mannkindperspectives.blogspot.com/2016/06/utah-property-taxes-what-is-certified.html" target="_blank">Utah Property Taxes: What Is A Certified Tax Rate?</a></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/UtahsHighlander/videos" target="_blank">Utah’s Highland YouTube channel</a> (Two-Minute Tuesday videos)<font size="2"><font size="2"><font size="2"><font size="2"><strong><br></strong></font></font></font></font></li></ul>Rod Mannhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10241182790476070316noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-696817881234121652.post-5808450729489724322021-06-01T00:39:00.001-06:002021-06-01T01:17:07.772-06:00Highland City Council Preview: 1-Jun-2021<p>Below is the most recent “2-Minute Tuesday” video from Utah’s Highlander summarizing the May 18th council meeting. It features scenes from the Lord of the Rings and Guardians of the Galaxy. This one got a good chuckle out of me. </p><p><iframe width="560" height="315" title="YouTube video player" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/xBT6abHTsr0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture"></iframe></p><p>This council meeting includes the following agenda items:</p><ul><li>A pressurized irrigation water update from staff.</li><li>A legislative update from our state representative Brady Brammer.</li><li>Approval of the final road maintenance contracts for this year.</li><li>Formalization of the rules and processes relative to disposing of orphan property. <em><font color="#c0504d">Note, the specific parcels to be disposed of this year will be discussed and approved at a future council meeting</font></em>.</li></ul>
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<p>This meeting will be held at city hall but we will also stream it on our YouTube channel (<a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC290S6CxDkJrzjNJ0zn9cSg/videos" target="_blank">click here</a> to watch). <font color="#c0504d"><strong>Note, individuals in a high-risk category, are encouraged to participate in the meeting virtually!</strong></font></p><p>You can find an abbreviated meeting agenda together with my thoughts below. The complete agenda (106 pages) which includes the staff reports associated with each item can be accessed by <a href="https://www.highlandcity.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06012021-658" target="_blank">clicking here</a>.</p><p><p><center><font size="3"><strong><hr>Highland City Council Agenda<br></strong></font><strong><font size="2">Tuesday, June 1, 2021 at 7:00 PM council meeting</font></strong></center><font size="3"></font><div align="left"><font size="2"><strong>Virtual Participation</strong></font></div><ul><li><div align="left"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC290S6CxDkJrzjNJ0zn9cSg/videos" target="_blank"><font size="2">YouTube Live</font></a></div></li><li><div align="left"><font size="2"><a href="https://zoom.us/join">Zoom</a>: Call 1-346-248-7799 Meeting ID: 846 2415 9787</font></div></li><li><div align="left"><font size="2">Email comments prior to meeting: </font><a><font size="2">council@highlandcity.org</font></a></div></li></ul><p align="left"><font size="2"><em>The time and duration listed at the end of agenda items is my guess as to the start time of this item and how long it will run..</em><br></font></p><p><font size="2"></font></p><font size="2"><hr></font><ol><li><p><font size="2"><strong>UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC APPEARANCES</strong> 7:00 (15 minutes)<br>Time has been set aside for the public to express their ideas, concerns, and comments. Comments are limited to 3 minutes.</font></p></li><li><p><font size="2"><strong>PRESENTATIONS</strong> 7:15 (45 minutes)</font></p></li><ol type="a" style="margin-left: -20px;"><li><font size="2"><strong>North Point Solid Waste Special Service District</strong> – <em>Neil Schwendiman</em></font></li><li><font size="2"><strong>Water Update</strong> –<em> Jeff Murdoch</em></font></li><li><font size="2"><strong>Legislative Updates</strong> – <em>Brady Brammer</em></font></li><li><font size="2"><em></em><strong>Introduction of New City Engineer</strong> – <em>Andy Spencer</em><br></font></li></ol><li><p><font size="2"><strong>CONSENT ITEMS</strong> 8:00 PM (5 minutes)<br>Items on the consent agenda are of a routine nature or have been previously studied by the City Council. They are intended to be acted upon in one motion. Council members may pull items from consent if they would like them considered separately.</font></p></li><ol type="a" style="margin-left: -20px;"><li><div align="justify"><font size="2"><strong>Approval of Council Meeting Minutes for May 4th & May 18th. </strong><em>Administrative</em></font></div></li><li><div align="justify"><font size="2"><strong>Approve contract for HA5 and Bonded Matrix Road Treatment in the amount of $219,829.63. </strong><em>Administrative</em></font></div></li><li><div align="justify"><font size="2"><strong>Approve construction Contract for ONYX Sealant Treatment in the amount of $63,905.74. </strong><em>Administrative</em><br></font></div></li></ol><p><font size="2"></font><li><div align="justify"><font size="2"><strong>PUBLIC HEARING/ORDINANCE: TEXT AMENDMENT – NUISANCES</strong><em> Legislative</em> 8:05 (10 minutes)<br><font size="2"><font size="2">On May 4th the council amended the city municipal code (<a href="https://highland.municipalcodeonline.com/book?type=ordinances#name=8.16.100_Nuisance_Of_Noise_And_Light" target="_blank">8.16.100</a>) to create an objective standard for noise nuisances. Staff is proposing changes to the development code to make our code consistent with municipal code amendments. <br></font></font></font></div></li><li><p><font size="2"><strong>PUBLIC HEARING/ORDINANCE: TEXT AMENDMENT – SPORTS AND FITNESS </strong> 8:15 (30 minutes) <em>Legislative</em><br>Staff is proposing to amend the development code to clarify permissible uses in the C-1 Zone, CR Zone, and Town Center Overlay. These changes were remended by the planning commission on a 6 to 1 vote. Here is a summary of the proposed changes:</font></p></li><ul style="margin-left: -20px;"><li><font size="2"> The proposed amendment adjusts the permitted use in the C-1 Zone of “Fitness centers” to “Sports and fitness centers” to be consistent with the definitions section of the proposed amendment.</font></li><li><font size="2">The definition for ‘social dance facilities’ has been added as follows:<br><font size="2"><em>Buildings or portions thereof kept or used for social or recreational dancing not part of an organized instruction or training program. Does not include dance studios, nor does it include schools or churches if the use of the school or church as a social dance facility is occasional and incidental to the primary use of the building</em>.</font></font></li><li><font size="2"><font size="2"><font size="2"><strong>The definition for ‘sports and fitness centers’ has been added as follows: </strong><br><em> Facilities used for physical instruction, training, conditioning, exercising, and sport activities.</em><font size="2"><strong><font size="2"><font size="2"><br></font></font></strong></font></font></font></font></li></ul><li><p><font size="2"><strong>RESOLUTION: ADOPTION OF THE ORPHAN PROPERTY DISPOSAL POLICY </strong><em>Legislative </em>8:45 (30 minutes)<br>Under the direction of the council staff has put together a process for disposing of orphan property. The solution will establish:<br></font></p>
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<li><font size="2">Criteria for which to review property for potential designation as orphan property.</font></li><li><font size="2">Determining the valuation of the property.</font></li><li><font size="2">How and when the Council will consider the disposal of orphan property</font></li></ul><font size="2">Note, the list of specific properties to be disposed of this year will be reviewed a subsequent meeting.</font><li><p><font size="2"><strong>ORDINANCE: AMENDMENT TO THE MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO THE DISPOSAL ORPHAN PROPERTY </strong><em>Legislative</em> 9:15 PM (10 minutes)<br>In order to implement the new process to dispose of orphan parcels a minor change needs to be made to section 2.44 Disposal of Public Property of municipal code and section 12.32 Designation of Open Space Property For Disposal needs to be repealed.</font></p><li><font size="2"><font size="2"><strong>RESOLUTION: DESIGNATING THE VALUE OF ORPHAN PARCELS FOR 2021 </strong><em>Legislative</em> 9:25 PM (10 minutes)<br>The council will approve the price for orphan parcels for 2021. The price established by the process identified in agenda 6 is $2.74 per square foot.</font></font><li><p><font size="2"><font size="2"><strong>DISCUSSION: UTAH STATE AUDITOR’S FRAUD RISK ASSESSMENT</strong> <em></em> 9:35 PM (15 minutes)<br>Staff will review with council the updated fraud, risk assessment..<br></font></font></p><li><p><font size="2"><font size="2"><strong>MAYOR/COUNCIL AND STAFF COMMUNICATION ITEMS 9</strong>:50 (10 minutes)</font></font></p></li><ol type="a" style="margin-left: -20px;"><li><div align="justify"><font size="2"><font size="2">Future Meetings</font></font></div></li><ul style="margin-left: -20px;"><li><font size="2">June 15, City Council Meeting, 7:00 pm, City Hall</font></li><li><font size="2">June 22, Planning Commission Meeting, 7:00 pm, City Hall</font></li><li><font size="2">July 6, City Council Meeting, 7:00 pm, City Hall</font></li><li><font size="2">July 14, Lone Peak Public Safety District Board Meeting, 7:30 am, City Hall</font></li><li><font size="2">July 20, City Council Meeting, 7:00 pm, City Hall</font></li><li><font size="2">July 27, Planning Commission Meeting, 7:00 pm, City Hall</font></li></ul><li><font size="2">RAP Tax Committee<br><br></font></li></ol><li><font size="2"><strong>CLOSED SESSION 10:00</strong> (45 min)</font></li></ol><p><font size="2"><font size="2"><font size="2"><strong>ADJOURNMENT </strong>10:45 pm</font></font></font></p><h2><font size="2">Links:</font></h2><ul><li><a href="https://www.highlandcity.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06012021-658" target="_blank">Agenda packet for the 1-Jun-2021 council meeting</a></li><li><a href="https://highland.municipalcodeonline.com/book?type=ordinances#name=8.16.100_Nuisance_Of_Noise_And_Light" target="_blank">Municipal Code 8.16.100 Nuisance of Noise and Light</a></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/UtahsHighlander/videos" target="_blank">Utah’s Highland YouTube channel</a> (Two-Minute Tuesday videos)<font size="2"><font size="2"><font size="2"><font size="2"><strong><br></strong></font></font></font></font></li></ul>Rod Mannhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10241182790476070316noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-696817881234121652.post-7653230864570939592021-05-18T17:31:00.001-06:002021-05-18T18:42:38.541-06:00Highland City Council Preview: 18-May-2021<p>Below is the most recent “2-Minute Tuesday” video from Utah’s Highlander summarizing the May 4th council meeting. Fans of the movie Caddyshack will especially appreciate this edition.</p><p><iframe width="560" height="315" title="YouTube video player" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ajys4sDZUNU" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture"></iframe></p><p>There are several interesting agenda items including:</p><ul><li>A proposed increase to the culinary water fee.</li><li>Proposed changes to the city fence code.</li><li>A resolution to start the process for putting a RAP tax on the ballot this fall.</li><li>Approval of this year’s road rehabilitation contract </li></ul>
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<p>This meeting will be held at city hall but we will also stream it on our YouTube channel (<a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC290S6CxDkJrzjNJ0zn9cSg/videos" target="_blank">click here</a> to watch). <font color="#c0504d"><strong>Note, individuals in a high-risk category, are encouraged to participate in the meeting virtually!</strong></font></p><p>You can find an abbreviated meeting agenda together with my thoughts below. The complete agenda (443 pages) which includes the staff reports associated with each item can be accessed by <a href="https://www.highlandcity.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05182021-654" target="_blank">clicking here</a>.</p><p><p><center><font size="3"><strong><hr>Highland City Council Agenda<br></strong></font><strong><font size="2">Tuesday, May 18, 2021 at 7:00 PM council meeting</font></strong></center><font size="3"></font><div align="left"><font size="2"><strong>Virtual Participation</strong></font></div><ul><li><div align="left"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC290S6CxDkJrzjNJ0zn9cSg/videos" target="_blank"><font size="2">YouTube Live</font></a></div></li><li><div align="left"><font size="2"><a href="https://zoom.us/join">Zoom</a>: Call 1-346-248-7799 Meeting ID: 825 7295 1489</font></div></li><li><div align="left"><font size="2">Email comments prior to meeting: </font><a><font size="2">council@highlandcity.org</font></a></div></li></ul><p align="left"><font size="2"><em>The time and duration listed at the end of agenda items is my guess as to the start time of this item and how long it will run..</em><br></font></p><p><font size="2"></font></p><font size="2"><hr></font><ol><li><p><font size="2"><strong>UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC APPEARANCES</strong> 7:00 (15 minutes)<br>Time has been set aside for the public to express their ideas, concerns, and comments. Comments are limited to 3 minutes.</font></p></li><li><p><font size="2"><strong>CONSENT ITEMS</strong> 7:15 PM (10 minutes)<br>Items on the consent agenda are of a routine nature or have been previously studied by the City Council. They are intended to be acted upon in one motion. Council members may pull items from consent if they would like them considered separately.</font></p></li><ol type="a" style="margin-left: -20px;"><li><div align="justify"><font size="2"><strong>Approval of Council Meeting Minutes for the April 20th. </strong><em>Administrative</em></font></div></li><li><div align="justify"><font size="2"><strong>Approve a contract with Eckles Paving for $247,294 to execute the 2021 road maintenance projects. </strong><em>Administrative</em><br></font></div></li></ol><p><font size="2"></font><li><div align="justify"><font size="2"><b>PUBLIC HEARING: CULINARY WATER RATES</b><em>. Legislative</em> 7:25 (20 minutes)<br><font size="2">The only city fee we are looking to change this year is the culinary water rate. A primary driver for the change is the need we have in the relative near future to drill a new culinary well because the aquifer has dropped enough to lower the production of one of our existing wells. The cost for the new 1,000 ft. well will be about $1.6M.<br></font></font></div><div align="justify"><font size="2"><strong>
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</strong></font></div><div align="justify"><table align="center" border="1" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="4"><tbody><tr style="background-color: rgb(247, 220, 111);"><td valign="top"><strong><font size="2">Monthly Water Rate</font></strong></td><td valign="top"><strong><font size="2">Current</font></strong></td><td valign="top"><strong><font size="2">Proposed</font></strong></td><td valign="top"><strong><font size="2">Difference</font></strong></td></tr><tr><td valign="top"><font size="2">Residential Base<br>(0-5,999 gallons)</font></td><td valign="top"><div align="right"><font size="2">$12.24</font></div></td><td valign="top"><div align="right"><font size="2">$15.91</font></div></td><td valign="top"><div align="right"><font size="2">$3.67<br>+30.0%</font></div></td></tr><tr><td valign="top"><font size="2">Residential Overage<br>(6,000-15,999 gallons)</font></td><td valign="top"><div align="right"><font size="2">$0.78 per<br>1,000 gal</font></div></td><td valign="top"><div align="right"><font size="2">$1.01 per<br>1,000 gal</font></div></td><td valign="top"><div align="right"><font size="2">$0.23<br>+30%</font></div></td></tr><tr><td valign="top"><font size="2">Residential Overage<br>
(16,000+ gallons)</font></td><td valign="top"><div align="right"><font size="2">$2.04 per<br>1,000 gal</font></div></td><td valign="top"><div align="right"><font size="2">$2.65 per<br>1,000 gal</font></div></td><td valign="top"><div align="right"><font size="2">$0.61<br>+30%</font></div></td></tr><tr><td valign="top"><font size="2">Commercial Base<br>(0-5,999 gallons)</font></td><td valign="top"><div align="right"><font size="2">$25.50</font></div></td><td valign="top"><div align="right"><font size="2">$33.15</font></div></td><td valign="top"><div align="right"><font size="2">$7.65<br>+30%</font></div></td></tr><tr><td valign="top"><font size="2">Commercial Overage<br>
(6,000+ gallons)</font></td><td valign="top"><div align="right"><font size="2">$1.02 per<br>1,000 gal</font></div></td><td valign="top"><div align="right"><font size="2">$1.33 per<br>1,000 gal</font></div></td><td valign="top"><div align="right"><font size="2">$0.31<br>+30%</font></div></td></tr></tbody></table></div><div align="justify"><font size="2"><br></font></div></li><li><p><font size="2"><b>PUBLIC HEARING/ORDINANCE: TEXT AMENDMENT – FENCES, WALLS, AND HEDGES 7</b>:45 (20 minutes) <em>Administrative</em><br>Staff is proposing the following changes to section <a href="https://highland.municipalcodeonline.com/book?type=development#name=3-612_Fences,_Walls,_And_Hedges" target="_blank">3-612</a> of the development code:</font></p></li><ul style="margin-left: -20px;"><li><font size="2"><strong>Materials</strong><br>
The proposed amendment clarifies that chain link is prohibited for fences. This is
consistent with what the City Council has requested.
Precast concrete has been added as a permitted material.</font></li><li><font size="2"><strong>
Height of Fence</strong><br>
The existing code states that the maximum height of the fence is measured from the
highest adjacent finished surface of the ground, paving or sidewalk within five (5)
feet of the base of the wall.
The proposed amendment is as follows:</font><ul style="margin-left: -20px;"><font size="2"><li>Fence height shall be measured from the finished grade to the highest point of the
fence. “Finished grade” means the average finished grade of the property nearest the
fence.
Berms, or other means to raise the elevation of the ground upon which a fence is
proposed to be located, shall be included in the measurement of fence height.</li><li>
Retaining walls are considered as part of the fence height.</li><li>
When a difference in grade exists on either side of a fence or wall, the height of the
fence or wall shall be measured from the height of the higher property grade within five (5) feet of the property line but shall not exceed eight (8) feet in total height as
measured from the lower property grade.</li></font></ul><li><font size="2"><strong>Fences on top of Retaining Walls</strong><br>
The Engineering and Public Works departments have requested that a height
maximum be added regarding fences on top of retaining walls. Staff agreed with the
request to add the following to the Retaining Walls section of the Development
Code:<br><em>
Under no condition shall a fence and retaining wall exceed eight (8) feet in<br>
height on the same vertical plane. If a privacy fence that is on top of a retaining wall would exceed eight (8) feet, the fence shall be set back at least
four (4) feet from the back side of the retaining wall. Open style fences are
permitted to be on the same plane as a retaining wall</em>.</font></li><li><font size="2"><strong>
Typical Lot Illustration</strong><br><a href="http://www.freedomnotes.com/BlogImages/ded6e6b8eee5_9D3A/image.png"><img width="260" height="198" title="image" style="border: 0px currentcolor; border-image: none; display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="image" src="http://www.freedomnotes.com/BlogImages/ded6e6b8eee5_9D3A/image_thumb.png" border="0"></a></font></li><li><font size="2"><strong>Corner Lot Illustration</strong><br><a href="http://www.freedomnotes.com/BlogImages/ded6e6b8eee5_9D3A/image_3.png"><img width="364" height="181" title="image" style="border: 0px currentcolor; border-image: none; display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="image" src="http://www.freedomnotes.com/BlogImages/ded6e6b8eee5_9D3A/image_thumb_3.png" border="0"></a></font></li><li><font size="2"><strong>Corner Lot Setback</strong><br>The existing code states that the side setback along the street may be reduced 6 feet from the back of the curb if the fence is 66% open. The proposed amendment clarifies that it cannot go past the property line.</font></li><li><font size="2"><strong>See Section 3-4112(4)</strong> for fencing around athletic courts” has been added at the beginning of the section.</font></li><li><font size="2"><strong>The rest of the changes</strong> were made for the purpose of reorganizing and clarifying existing regulations. <font size="2">.<br></font></font></li></ul><li><p><font size="2"><strong>AGREEMENT: CONNECTION TO THE PRESSURIZED IRRIGATION SYSTEM OUTSIDE OF CITY LIMITS </strong><em>Administrative</em> 8:05 (15 minutes)<br><font size="2">On Feb 16th 2021 the council approved a request by Ron Peck to provide water to property he owns via our pressurized irrigation that is in the county but adjoins Highland. He will be providing over 3X the number of water shares that he typically needs to water the alfalfa field. Staff was charged with drafting the agreement which is what the council will review and potentially approve. This should be a relatively straight-forward approval. Using our PI system to provide water to the property will allow Lehi Irrigation to abandon about 2 miles of ditch in Highland.</font></font></p></li><li><p><font size="2"><strong>RESOLUTION: AUTHORIZATION TO PROCEED WITH RAP TAX PROCESS </strong><em>Administrative </em>8:20 PM (20 minutes)<br>The council with consider a resolution that will start the process of putting 0.1% Recreation, Arts, and Parks sales tax on the ballot this fall. There are still multiple steps that need to be taken before it is put on the ballot, but this would create momentum in that direction. My personal view is that this a good way to generate funds for parks and trail because it shares the cost among all those who shop in Highland, not just Highland residents. Cedar Hills and American Fork have implemented this tax. Had the tax been in place this year it would have generated about $160,000 of revenue.</font></p><li><p><font size="2"><font size="2"><strong>USE OF OPEN SPACE PROPERTY PROCEEDS </strong><em>Administrative</em> 8:40 (20 minutes)<br>The council is being asked to provide direction on how to treat the money received from the sale of open space parcels. In the past there have been discussions that the money should be targeted at the subdivision the parcels were in. My personal view is that the money simply be put in the park capital fund and then used based on the priorities set by staff and council. This would provide the most flexibility to address the city’s future needs with respect to park improvement. Note, we have generated about $450,000 in open space parcel sales and have identified over $1.5M of needed park improvements.</font></font></p><li><p><font size="2"><font size="2"><strong>DISCUSSION: HIGHLAND CITY BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2021-2022<br></strong>The city previously approved a tentative budget. During the discussion council asked our finance director to review the sales tax forecast to be sure that it was not too aggressive. The forecast sales tax revenue for 21-22 was $3,025,000. If we continue on current trends our 20-21 sales revenue will be $3,175,000. Based on this info the 21-22 forecast is conservative.<br></font></font></p><li><p><font size="2"><font size="2"><strong>MAYOR/COUNCIL AND STAFF COMMUNICATION ITEMS </strong>9:00 (10 minutes)</font></font></p></li><ol type="a" style="margin-left: -20px;"><li><div align="justify"><font size="2"><font size="2">Future Meetings</font></font></div></li><ul style="margin-left: -20px;"><li><font size="2"><font size="2">May 25, Planning Commission Meeting, 7:00 pm, City Hall</font></font></li><li><font size="2"><font size="2">May 26, Lone Peak Public Safety District Board Meeting, 7:30 am, City Hall</font></font></li><li><font size="2">June 1, City Council Meeting, 7:00 pm, City Hall</font></li><li><font size="2">June 9, Lone Peak Public Safety District Board Meeting, 7:30 am, City Hall</font></li><li><font size="2">June 16, City Council Meeting, 7:00 pm, City Hall</font></li><li><font size="2">June 22, Planning Commission Meeting, 7:00 pm, City Hall</font></li></ul></ol><li><font size="2"><strong>CLOSED SESSION </strong>9;20 (40 min)</font></li></ol><p><font size="2"><font size="2"><font size="2"><strong>ADJOURNMENT </strong>10:00 pm</font></font></font></p><h2><font size="2">Links:</font></h2><ul><li><a href="https://www.highlandcity.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05182021-654" target="_blank">Agenda packet for the 18-May-2021 council meeting</a></li><li><a href="http://3-612 Fences, Walls, And Hedges" target="_blank">Development code 3-612 Fences, Walls, and Hedges</a></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/UtahsHighlander/videos" target="_blank">Utah’s Highland YouTube channel</a> (Two-Minute Tuesday videos)<font size="2"><font size="2"><font size="2"><font size="2"><strong><br></strong></font></font></font></font></li></ul>Rod Mannhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10241182790476070316noreply@blogger.com0