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MG, but is often used as a diagnostic point,” Gillespie stated. “Until I could nearly no longer function, did someone look at MG. The diagnosis helps a lot with understanding, but it is nowhere near the end. It’s going to be a long road and we have a lot to learn. The physical and occupational therapists have helped me to understand how to best live the best life. As a family, we really want to say 'thank you' to so many who have helped our family.” The 5k benefiting Gillespie and her family will have a fun twist. After running 1.6 miles to the midpoint, cupcakes will be available for consumption. Those participating will
consume as many cupcakes they can before continuing to the finish line. Two minutes will be deducted from your overall time for every cupcake eaten! So if you eat six cupcakes, you will have 12 minutes taken off your total time in the run. The night's events will begin at Nolan Park, (7862 N Tinamous Rd), beginning with the 5k at 7 o'clock PM, The Kids' 1K will then start at 8 pm. Fun and games will also be available the park from 5:30 to 8:30 pm. Prices for the 5k begin at $10, the kid's race at $5, and you can purchase family passes for only $25. You can register for the event at cupcakecharity.com.
Local chapters of Daughters of Utah Pioneers By Emily Fotheringham Staff Writer Residents that are interested in learning more about Utah history, and/or their ancestors need look no further than the local chapters of the Daughters of Utah Pioneers (DUP). Warm Springs Camp serves those interested in meeting in the evening, and Saratoga Springs Camp is for those who prefer daytime gatherings. Both groups are available for women 18 and over who have ancestors that traveled through the Utah territory between the years of 1847 and 1869. Those interested in joining, who don't have any qualifying ancestors, can also participate in DUP as “Associates of Daughters of Utah Pioneers.” Warm Springs’ camp captain Anjanette Lofgren states, “Women are invited to attend our meetings to see if they would like to join. You do not need to be LDS to join and we are not affiliated with the LDS Church even though many of our meetings are held in LDS church buildings. We have ‘Out Reach’ programs to teach our families,
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Eagle Mountain is full of inspirational stories and the Eagle Mountain Cupcake Charity found one worth sponsoring. The Charity is putting on their annual 5k this year on August 9th to benefit a local mother, Mistie Gillespie, who was recently diagnosed with the autoimmune disorder known as Myasthenia Gravis (MG). At cupcakecharity.com, Mistie describes her story in a long list of trips to various doctors and hospitals, with all kinds of diagnoses and monitoring. After the long list describing this exhausting ordeal, she sums up with “TWO boys who have been very patient, ONE husband who has done everything possible for this family, ONE mom who is ready to MOVE FORWARD!, INFINITE blessings.” By the time Gillespie was diagnosed with MG, she had experienced surgeries, medications and treatments of many different kinds. “Myastenia Gravis and the Thymoma tumor I had removed from my chest really go hand-in-hand. Having the thymoma removed isn’t a ‘cure’ for
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churches, and communities about our pioneer heritage. We will also have some of our ladies go to 4th grade school classes and talk about the people who helped settle the Utah Territory.” Lofgren also serves as the Utah Lehi Company President and became involved nearly ten years ago when she read about the opening of a local camp in The Crossroads Journal. Mary Ryan, who serves as camp captain for the Saratoga Springs camp says, “I got involved because all of my ancestors came to Utah from another country and I feel a closeness to them because of their sacrifice and their decision to leave all and 'gather' to Zion.” Both Local camps of DUP meet once a month where their meetings generally include pioneer stories, the sharing of artifacts, and the sharing of histories written about ancestors. They also can include lessons of which Lofgren states, “The lessons have covered many different topics over the years, such as who settled the different areas in the Utah Territory to ‘Tea Pots’ and ‘Flirtatious Fans’ found in the Salt Lake DUP Museum.”
According to Lofgren there are a couple of ways to join the organization: You can join a “camp” or be a “member at large.” If you want to belong to a camp, you pay the yearly dues (dues vary depending on the camp but are usually no more than $25 a year) and turn in the application form which includes a pedigree chart and a very brief history for the pioneer you are using to join with. Lofgren stated, “To be a ‘member at large’ means you do not belong to a camp, but pay the yearly $10 dollars for the Legacy Newsletter. Once you join DUP, you name will be on their records regardless, whether or not you are an active member.” Those belonging to a camp also receive the Legacy Newsletter. DUP meetings will run September through May with Warm Springs meeting the second Thursday of the month at 7pm with varying locations. The Saratoga Springs camp meet the second Monday of the month at 1pm at the church on Saratoga Road. Those interested in more info can contact Anjanette Lofgren at 801-882-3049. As Mary Ryan states, “This is just a way to keep the history alive and not lost.”
Depression, anxieties, and stress have become an epidemic in today’s world. According to ksl.com, Utah ranks in the top ten for suicide and fifth in the country for youth suicides. Suicide is the second leading cause of death for youth between ages 10 and 17. Eagle Mountain residents need to know where to turn for help. We have two family practices specializing in teens and stress management now open in the Eagle Mountain, both of which, operate in the same building that is conveniently located on Campus Drive, just east of the light at in the Ranches. One of the practices is run by Wendi Christensen, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Eagle Mountain resident for the past 13 years. She is a happily married mother of three energetic children who owns and operates Lake Mountain Counseling & Stress Management, which has provided counseling and therapy services to people in Eagle Mountain since 2005. After receiving her bachelors and masters degrees in social work at Brigham Young University, Christensen has worked 18 years in the field in a variety of settings including home health/hospice, Primary Children’s Hospital, crisis worker for Utah Valley Regional Center, and as school social worker (8 years) at the Provo School District. While working for Provo School District, she served on the Hope Task Suicide Prevention Committee and started a peer-based group called “Hope Squad” which spread to schools all around Utah. The Hope Squad was highlighted on KSL in May in a story entitled “Breaking the Silence on Suicide.” The training for both students and teachers helps not only in avoiding suicide, but also in preventing depression. Christensen also is a certified teacher and presenter of a national child-abuse prevention program, “Good Touch, Bad Touch, Inc.” Christensen’s Eagle Mountain practice operates on a part-time basis in the Ranches, providing individual, couples, and family counseling on Tuesday-Thursday evenings by appointment only. She accepts private pay
and ecclesiastical referrals. She uses counseling and forgiveness techniques learned from Jan Graf in St. George to help eliminate stresses that can greatly affect overall health, peace, and wellbeing. If you are interested in her services, you may contact her at 801-753-8562. Also available now, is Darren J. Gillespie, a clinical social worker that has been an Eagle Mountain resident for seven years. Gillespie has worked in schools, with DCFS, at the State Mental Hospital, in crisis settings and as a designated examiner. He specializes with adolescents and their families and currently works for Wasatch Mental Health, but opened his private practice in the Ranches at 3688 E. Campus Drive to offer his services closer to home. Gillespie has an LCSW license, received his MSW degree at the University of Utah and has been working in clinical therapy for over 10 years. He takes insurances Ceridian, EMI, PEHP, Humana, Aetna, and is joining other networks. Gillespie works with many issues such as anxiety, depression, substance abuse, suicidal clients, oppositional defiance, and parenting consulting. He also teaches free parenting classes sponsored by local churches. “If you are a parent of a teenager, there are often warning signs before serious emotional behavioral issues become evident,” Gillespie says. By assessing basic areas, such as, school performance, social functioning, productivity, family interactions, isolating behavior and general mood, on a scale from 1 to 10, Gillespie believes that parents can pinpoint areas of concern. These are all nonverbal clues to what is going on inside an adolescent. “If you have concerns most therapists will give a professional assessment of severity over the phone.” Gillespie informs. You can contact Gillespie at 801-661-4516. He can also be found online at Psychology Today Having these practices available nearby has opened the door for better care to Eagle Mountain's citizens. Lack of care availability is sited as one of the reasons for Utah’s higher rank for suicide. In an effort to prevent suicide and depression, the first step is to talk about it, break the silence.
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SS City Candidates answer Local cook releases “No Girls Allowed your questions, part 3 By Emily Fotheringham Staff Writer
What motivated you to run for office? Chris Porter (City Council candidate): “When I became aware that a City Council seat would be open, I realized that for the past 3 years, I have been one of the few citizens who regularly attends and participates in city meetings. I know that our city needs someone who is familiar with all the problems and opportunities that our city faces. I didn’t want someone representing me who had no idea what was going on in our city, so I felt that I must put my name forward.” What do you think is wrong, and how will you be able to make it better? Sight specific examples Chris Porter: “Over the past few years, the City has concentrated on trying to bring in new businesses to Saratoga Springs. I have spoken with several business owners that feel the city lost interest in them once they moved into the city. This negative reputation will drive away new businesses, rather than attract them.” What do you consider to be your political leaning? (Conservative, Liberal, Progressive, Anar-
chist, Minimalist). This is not a question about party affiliation. Chris Porter: I am a Conservative. I believe that local government has a few essential roles: protect the safety and well-being of residents, provide essential services, and protect property values. Other than these roles, I believe local government should seek to intrude as little as possible on the lives of its citizens.” What do you think your city is doing right, and how will you continue with that? Chris Porter: Over the past few years, the City has passed long-term plans for transportation, parks, trails and development. These plans in general are very good and give both developers and residents a view of what to expect from our city. Now the challenge is to stick to those plans. Do you have any financial leanings? Chris Porter: I am a fiscal conservative. Our city is now in remarkable financial shape considering the condition we were in just a few years ago. The challenge facing our city now, is to bring down property taxes. We have one of the highest property tax rates in the county. As our city grows, as we grow our commercial sector and as we continue to plan for
sustainable expenditures, we should be able to further lower our tax rate so that it is more in line with our neighboring communities. How many city council and planning meetings have you attended, viewed on YouTube, or read the minutes of in the last 12 months? Chris Porter: In the past 12 months I have attended 10-15 City Council meetings, all of the joint City Council/Planning Commission meetings and a couple of Planning Commission meetings, all in person. Any City Council meeting I was unable to attend, I reviewed the packet before the meeting, and the meeting minutes after the meeting. This is a trend that extends over the past 3 years. Describe a fair campaign. How do you plan on running such a campaign? Chris Porter: I am running my campaign focusing on what unique attributes I bring to bear on our city’s future. I respect all of my opponents for their willingness to serve their fellow residents in this capacity. I think it's more important that residents vote for me because of who I am and what I stand for, not for what I say about my opponents. That is how I would describe a fair campaign.
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Cookbook for Men” By Emily Fotheringham Staff Writer Eagle Mountain resident, Greg Ford got his start in the cookbook industry years ago when he gathered some favorite recipes to give to his youngest son when he got married, in hopes that he would be able to cook at least one great meal for his wife. After such great feedback on the wedding gift Ford has now expanded his audience by releasing the cookbook No Girls Allowed-Cookbook for Men. A graduate of Stanford University and Stanford Graduate School of Business, Ford spent most of his career in the telecommunications industry. As a father of five and a grandfather of 23 his expertise does not stop there; Ford is also well acquainted with the kitchen. On learning to love cooking he stated, “When I got so hungry for a dish that I usually had to wait for someone else to make for me, I decided it was time to learn how to cook.” Addressing the book’s unusual title he states, “The book was built on recipes that men cook and like. As a consequence, the title fell into place sort of automatically, with a little twist to encourage men to cook.” Although Ford has been surprised at how many women have showed enthusiasm for the book, he is emphatic that the book would be great for anyone learning to cook, no matter their gender or age.
According to Ford, “There is a lot of focus today on food, with at least two TV channels devoted full-time to cooking, hundreds of blogs on the subject and other media focuses. There is clearly an interest in cooking, but there is some intimidation associated with it. The book has been written to help anyone become a successful cook.” About the actual recipes Ford says, “The recipes are essentially family recipes that the whole family will like. The goal was to provide good recipes that are easy to make from ingredients that are commonly available. I didn’t want people to have to run around looking for some exotic spice. The recipes range from breakfast, to lunch, dinner, sides, and desserts, along with some specialties like Mexican food and others; it is a complete cookbook.” Ford points to the Mexican meal in the book as being his favorite although he has a fondness for every recipe. The book has already been receiving high reviews in the media including those from The Deseret News and The Daily Herald. One reviewer from Epicurious was as keen on Ford’s humor in the book as the recipes stating, “Family favorite foods, gender roles, and more than a smidge of humor combine in the first-time author Greg Ford’s cookbook, No Girls Allowed; Cookbook for Men.” In looking to the future Ford already has a potential title, “No Girls Allowed Cookbook for Men: Baked.”
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EM City Council Notes By Danielle Palmer Staff Writer July 16, 2013 After the work session in City Council Chambers ran overtime, City Council convened in the city hall for the policy session, which was called to order at 7:29 pm. The mayor announced the following Upcoming Events/Information: The Annual City Satisfaction Survey is available in the News section of the city website and should take 10-15 minutes to complete. Participants may be entered in a drawing for up to $100 toward their utility bills. UDOT construction on I-15. Take alternate routes to avoid this section of the freeway on weekends through September, not excluding holidays or BYU home game weekends. Early voting is now to August 9. Vote in the City Recorders office 7:30 am to 5:30 pm. Bring ID. The Primary Election will be August 13th. Public Comments: Danielle Palmer represented the Crossroads Journal in announcing the Candidate Debates held July 31 (Council Member) and August 8 (Mayoral), 7-9 pm at the City Center. MaryAnne Smith inquired about a sign needed at the entrance to Lake Mountain Road. She also mentioned rattlesnakes in the area. Luke Pannell’s comment was read onto the record by the mayor as he was not able to be present due to a meeting with developers in White Hills. City Council Comments: CM Steinkopf thanked city volunteers. CM Ochsenhirt was happy with meeting’s
attendance. CM Burnham hoped the city’s reputation of “getting crazy” ends this year and stated, “Let’s let Saratoga Springs be crazy this year.” Appointments were approved unanimously in a single motion, and all individuals came forward for the oath of office. Those to the Cemetery Board: Bob Hill (until Dec 2015), Wendy Lojik (until Dec 2015), and Tonette Roberts (until Dec 2014). Those to the Senior Advisory Board: Mary Kaufman (until Dec 2017), Joye Roberts (until Dec 2017) and Marilyn Sanford (until Dec 2016). The Consent Agenda was quickly approved unanimously and a Public Hearing was underway. Presented by Tippe Morlan, development code amendments were explained. First, a clarification (16.35.070 Development Standards for Required Public Facilities) that the number of residential lots or units allowed in a one-access residential development should not exceed 30. Second, a modification (17.25 Residential Zone) to the minimum dwelling size standards in Base Density, Tier I and II developments to a total minimum finished square footage of 1600 sq ft. Third, a change (17.75 Standards for Special Uses) to implement a time limitation on model home durations, not to exceed 3 years or when more than 80% of the area is developed. There was discussion on the 1600 sq ft stipulation. Mumford stated research on smallest homes in the city concluded the majority are over 1600 sq ft, the smallest being the cluster homes where they had 2 of 8 plans that would not meet the new standard. The city center restrictions seem
stricter than The Ranches. Bonus rooms are often considered storage areas, which would fall under a different stipulation. He suggested they consider getting rid of the standard completely as most other Utah cities have none. CM Ochsenhirt stated he hated to put restrictions but didn’t want homes to be built too small. He said this is one of those “layers of rules we could do without.” There were no public comments for the public hearing so it was closed. CM Burnham moved to approve changes to the Development Standards for Required Public Facilities and the Standards for Special Uses, but eliminate the section on Residential Zone completely. Ireland clarified she wanted to eliminate anything to do with sq ft regulations and that she didn’t think this was the city council’s job to decide. CM Steinkopf said he thought there needed to be some kind of standard set to avoid debate. CM Ochsenhirt thought most of these issues would sort themselves out. He thought there were already plenty of rules in place. Mumford said design arrangements would need to be approved on smaller cluster homes, so eliminating this stipulation should sort out fine. CM Steinkopf wanted to ask if the time period on model homes should be recommended to 2 years instead of 3. The motion passed, CM Steinkopf voting no. Resolution to approve an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement with the Redevelopment Agency of EM City for the Parkside Community Development Area. CM Painter moved to adopt the resolution and it passed, CM Ireland voting no.
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Young Black Cat The Ranches, vic. of Wyatt Earp Avenue Call Diane at (801) 789-4149 or (801) 922-0950 Ordinance to adopt an annexation of an approximately 223-acre area, commonly known as the Hindley Annexation. The area is located directly west of the North Ranch subdivision and north of the recent Clearview Estates Annexation. City Council had tabled the annexation after the public hearing, June 18. CM Ireland expressed his concern in approving annexations that look promising and not knowing what to expect afterward. CM Ochsenhirt later described the concern as the annexation being a gift bag that is opened later to discover whether it brings a smile or not. They were told the plan fits the policy 100% so if the sentiment has shifted, the council needs to look at the annexation policy again. CM Ireland moved to approve the annexation. CM Painter pointed out there is much needed growth within the core of the city. CM Ochsenhirt expressed his excitement with the plan allotting for larger homes and a larger variety of income, educational, and maturity levels for the neighborhood. He encouraged no future changes. Vote was a unanimous yes. An Agreement and Bid Award were then under consideration for the approval of a Reimbursement Agreement with SITLA for Mid Valley Road, and the Bid to Staker Parson for the Mid Valley Road Completion. The agreement detailed the terms of creating better traffic control to accommodate Frontier Middle School opening in August. SITLA would finance improvements. CM Ochsenhirt moved to approve the Agreement as amended and this motion passed unanimously. CM Ireland moved to approve the Bid Award, and it also passed by unanimous vote. Agreement to amend the Maintenance Agreement between The Ranches Master Home Owners Association (HOA) and the city. The amendment would clarify the city and HOA responsibilities maintaining Ranches Parkway and Pony Express Parkway. This item was tabled on May 21. Chris Trusty stated the city would be responsible for the main line infrastructure and replacement or removal of playground equipment, while the HOA would be responsible for the smaller lines and park equipment maintenance. This agreement also amends the water allocation agreement. The mayor stated if water is seen on between 10 am and 6 pm, it should be reported. She asked for clarification on the cost if the city took back full maintenance, which is not budgeted. Trusty said it would be around $170,000 added cost as well as the irrigation lines. The HOA rep explained the valves and timers are so numerous, it is a challenge to schedule and stack the timers adequately. The HOA is always open to suggestions for improvement and doesn’t want to seem like they are willfully disregarding concerns. They simply cannot shut off the water once it has started or the system shuts down incorrectly. They would love to water only certain hours in the middle of the night but it cannot be done. Also, during rain it would take weeks to manually shut down each station. CM Ochsenhirt suggested incorporating more drip lines, and less grass to reduce water usage. He acknowledged he was deviating from the
agreement at hand, but felt it needed to be said that tonight’s issue feels like a “bandaid”. It’s progress but isn’t truly addressing the problem. The HOA Rep stated the challenge is the cost to make massive changes to landscaping, but agrees water usage needs reducing. CM Ireland moved to approve the agreement, modifying water usage based more on average water use. It was suggested the city visits with the HOA annually to continue to build a relationship and better the city. On the water stipulations, Mayor Jackson stated, “It can still be as green and lush, they just have to pay for the difference in water.” The motion passed, with CM Painter voting no. Motion to Appoint Poll Workers for the 2013 Primary and General Municipal EM City Elections. The city recorder presented a list of recommended individuals for poll workers. Applicants related to the candidates or working in their precinct did not qualify. CM Burnham clarified whether this included campaign managers. Fionnuala Kofoed stated it would be under her discretion not to hire campaign managers, but it would not be in the official screening applications. After motion is approved, the workers would take the oath after passing qualifications. CM Painter moved to appoint as outlined and the motion carried unanimously. The next item, an agreement to approve an addendum to the Niels Fugal Sons Company, LLC for the installation of underground gas laterals, was removed from the agenda. Resolution to amend the Policies and Procedures Manual specifically new legislation reflecting the disbanding of the EM Fire Department and clarification of policy. There was discussion on the appropriate removal of the “English Only” policy in city offices. Walker stated it was discriminatory to enforce language rules on casual conversation and complaints would be handled professionally. The inclusion of e-cigarettes in the Clean Air policy was also discussed. CM Ireland moved to adopt the resolution and this passed unanimously. A Bid Award for Niels Fugal Sons Company, LLC for the 2013 Electric Main Feeders and Gas Lines Construction Project for utility capacity upgrades for Silverlake Plat 8, Kiowa Valley and SR 73, to accommodate current and future development in those areas. CM Ochsenhirt moved to approve and it passed by unanimous vote. Bid Award for Codale Electric Supply, Inc. for electric materials for the Kiowa Valley capacity upgrade and completion. CM Ochsenhirt moved to approve and the motion passed unanimously. Council Business, Reports, Comments CM Steinkopf said Parks and Rec hopefully would have something for the next meeting to adopt a park. The meeting adjourned at 9:07 pm. Dates of future events are subject to change. Check the city website for updates. The volume of comments during meetings may not be fully included in these articles. More detailed information on city meetings can also be found at emcity.org, Government Transparency, City Council Minutes & Recordings.
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SS City Council Notes Staff Writer July 16, 2013 The city council meeting began at 6:30 pm. Those present included Jim Miller, Shellie Baertsch, Rebecca Call, Michael McOmber, Bud Poduska, Mayor Mia Love, and city staff. Public Comment A Saratoga Springs Development resident expressed disappointment in the pending approval of the Green Springs Manor medium-density development. He noted that a judge had ruled that the development needed HOA approval and did not have it. Citizens were denied a voice in the process by Judge Eyre, the resident surmised. He did note that a lawsuit over the matter was proceeding to the State Supreme Court and suggested that the developer wait until a ruling was made to start making improvements on the property. A Harvest Hills resident commented on secondary water pressure problems plaguing some areas of the city. She encouraged the city to put residents on an odd/even watering schedule to discourage people from needlessly watering lawns on a daily basis. Ideally, residents should irrigate about every three days, she stated, but the every-other-day schedule would be a step in the right direction. The resident also suggested that the city consider putting out email or Facebook alerts after thunderstorms, encouraging residents to make use of the rain-delay button on sprinkler systems. Policy Items Consent Calendar The consent calendar was unanimously approved. Public Hearing: Amendment to the Zoning Map and Concept Plan for Alpine School District located at approximately 220 West 400 North, Alpine school District, applicant. City staff reported that Alpine School District (ASD) proposed chain link fencing around a proposed bus lot on all sides except the west side. It also proposed using bermed landscaping as a visual barrier rather than an earlier discussed cement wall. Councilman Bud Poduska said he was resistant to having essentially a truck stop in the middle of the city. The noise and appearance of such are not wanted, he said. He reminded ASD representatives that part of the negotiation of having a bus lot in its desired location was to negate some of the noise and unsightliness. The bermed landscape beds were just a starting point, he concluded. Councilman Jim Miller shared
concerns about the chain link fencing and criticized the phasing schedule. He used the proposed maintenance building as an example. The proposed building was slated to save ASD large amounts of money, but wasn’t being phased in for the next two to three years. Councilman Michael McOmber called ASD’s replacement of a cement wall with chain link fencing the baitand-switch of the century. He stated that a cement wall was needed as a sound barrier and for aesthetic reasons, and that it had been previously discussed at length as a condition of approval. McOmber added that the bus lot was a commercial-zoned property, and that it needed to go through the approval process (school properties are exempt from the process). He thought that ASD should have been more prepared. Mayor Mia Love then told ASD representatives that the council had spoken to nearby residents to quell their fears of having the bus lot located next door. Council members spoke of the promised natural gas station to which residents would have access and a solid cement wall. If we vote on anything other than what was promised, we would be liars, she concluded. Councilwoman Shellie Baertsch noted that the phasing schedule had changed, delaying permanent buildings and covered parking areas for buses. She also noted that ASD had not submitted a subdivision plan, so the council was unable to vote on the concept plan. Lastly, she noted that temporary trailers were not allowed in Saratoga Springs. Councilwoman Rebecca Call echoed similar concerns with the bus lot. She suggested that ASD’s phasing schedule be reworked and a developer’s agreement be submitted with a new concept plan. The policy item was then opened up for public comment. Cove resident Chris Porter stated that he was thinking of moving to a subdivision near the proposed bus lot but would not move there if the only barrier was a chain link fence. The concept plan was unanimously tabled so that ASD could submit a subdivision plan and create a developer agreement. Preliminary Plat for Beacon Point located at approximately 4300 South Redwood Road, Western States Ventures, applicant. City staff reported that Beacon Point would be zoned R-2 and located near Lake Mountain Estates. She noted that the fire chief was concerned about response times to the area. He suggested requiring fire sprinklers in all of the
homes. She also said that the open space would consist of some low-growing natural grasses, some xieriscaping, and lawn areas. City Manager Mark Christensen noted that the homes would have to meet stipulations in the newly adopted Wildland-Interface code. They would have to have a defensible space around each home, especially to mitigate the risk of longer response times. The plan was unanimously approved. Final Plat for Green Springs Manor located at 1855 South Centennial, Capital Assets, applicant. City staff reported that open space amenities would be built in the second phase of the project. They included a sports court and playground. She also noted that entrances to the development had been aimed at lot lines across the street, to ease traffic concerns. There were four different elevations in the project. Call stated that she liked the traffic pattern and the elevations. She thought the look of the mansion-style triplexes matched the style of the neighborhood. McOmber also complimented the development’s design. He worried about potential golf balls hitting cars parked in the area—a large net may need to be erected. He suggested the developer hold off on improvements until the litigation makes its way through the State Supreme Court. Mayor Love complimented the city council on its handling of the Green Springs project. She said the current council was the best she had worked with. They had studied the matter thoroughly and made the best of the situation. The final plat was approved, with McOmber and Miller voting nay. Lease Agreement with SenaWave for wireless internet services. City staff reported that SenaWave wanted to install receivers on some of the city’s water towers. They would be filling a need for fast internet services in pockets of the city where service was slow. SenaWave would pay the city $1,000 per month for receiver placement. The agreement was unanimously approved. Committee Assignments City staff noted that a city youth council might begin this year. There were two reported vacancies on the
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library committee and there were numerous spots to fill on the finance committee. Staff wanted feedback on the possibility of the finance committee being disbanded. Call stated that the finance committee had been formed during the economic downturn. The city was facing obstacles it hadn’t faced before. Her concern over disbanding was the need for transparency. But, she noted, that all spending decisions are done in public meetings. So maybe the finance committee is no longer needed, she concluded. McOmber agreed, stating that current members could serve the city in other ways. Miller and Poduska also felt the finance committee was no longer needed. Public Hearing: Revisions to the Land Development Code. Ordinance 13-16 (7-16-13) amending Title 19 of the City of Saratoga Springs Land Development Code. City staff reported that these revisions related to various areas of the development code. Call said that she did not like the proposed change in landscape requirements of commercial developments. Sod requirements were being reduced from 50 to 25 percent and tree requirements were being reduced by ten percent. She also requested a land-use zone be designated for R1 (non-agricultural one-acre lots). Baertsch was also not in favor of
the proposed reductions. However, she asked that fruit trees not be allowed in park strips. McOmber thanked the city attorney for his hard work in revising Title 19. Revisions to Title 19 were unanimously approved with the following changes: sod and tree reductions were removed, shrubbery heights were raised to three feet, electronic signs were not allowed, nor were fruit trees, and signage was limited to four square feet. Reports Call reported that the Utah Lake Commission would be taking Congressman Jim Matheson out on the lake and showing him their concerns. The commission was hoping to get federal help for some lake projects. Baertsch reported that 2014 would be Camp Williams’ 100-year anniversary. The National Guard will be celebrating by holding community activities including relay races, public tours, and bike rides. The main events would be held on May 17, 2014. She also noted that September 14 is Governor’s Day and will be celebrated at West Lake High School. McOmber reported on Communities that Care (a program designed to discourage substance abuse). He stated that the program was lobbying to keep the alcohol tax tied to inflation to keep beer prices at a level that would discourage consumption. The meeting then entered into closed session.
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Landscaping Q&A’s
Note: Over the next few editions, I will be answering readers' landscaping questions. If you have a question, please email it to saratogablooms@gmail.com. Q. What are some small, relatively inexpensive things that can be done to make a big impact on the curb appeal of one's home? --Lynda P. A. There are many small things homeowners can do to brighten and bring attention to their homes. Some of the easiest fall under the category of general maintenance. This includes fertilizing and mowing the lawn, weeding, trimming bushes, and cutting back overgrown perennials. After maintenance is taken care of, consider top dressing beds with a colored mulch. This will help plants stand out and gives a well-cared-for look. Other ideas to consider are painting the front door, adding pots
of annuals, and cleaning/replacing outdoor lighting fixtures. Doing any number of these things can take your curb appeal from drab to fab in no time. Q. How do I get rid of morning glory? It's attacking everything in my garden and I can't seem to dig deep enough to remove all the roots. –Sandy W. A. Morning glory (or bindweed) is an aggressive, creeping vine that if left unchecked, can quickly take over entire yards. That said, the first thing to do to control bindweed is to not let it go to seed. Seed pods are formed after the vine flowers. If the vine is allowed to complete its life cycle through late summer, control becomes very difficult. If you see flowering bindweed vines in your landscaping, remove them soon, before they go to seed. Do not worry about the root for now. Later, as the vine tries to grow back,
control with Round-Up or a broad leaf weed killer—being careful not to spray on desired plants. Repeat this process every two weeks. If control is done regularly, the vine’s appearance will be dramatically reduced. A two-gallon pressurized sprayer can make control a quick and efficient chore. Pulling the weed is an ineffective method as bindweed roots can grow several feet into the ground. If you have recently built your house and have no landscaping, apply weed control from the start and install landscaping as soon as possible. Eradicating bindweed is near impossible, but control can be achieved if done on a regular basis. Jennifer Klingonsmith is a landscape consultant in the Saratoga Springs/Eagle Mountain area. She specializes in landscape design and teaching gardening success. Find more information on her blog: saratogablooms.blogspot.com.
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