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Chief Morse reported two officers were injured in August (one with a biceps injury and another who was spit on by a suspect claiming to have hepatitis), and she introduced Lieutenant Rich Wilson as the new executive officer for the Midvale precinct; Lt. Wilson summarized a 23‑year career at UPD and the sheriff’s office, including K‑9, SWAT and drone work.

Proclamation honoring fallen officers
The council adopted a proclamation honoring the lives of Sergeant Lee Sorensen and Officer Eric Estrada of the Tremonton and Garland police departments, who were killed in the line of duty on Aug. 17, 2025. The proclamation offers condolences to the families, colleagues and communities and said the city would send copies of the proclamation and a sympathy card to the families. The mayor and all five council members signed and adopted the proclamation at the meeting.

TransJordan transfer station recognition
The mayor and council also recognized Kane Loader for decades of service to Midvale and his recent work on the TransJordan Landfill/transfer station project. Staff and the mayor noted a soft public opening date of Oct. 1 for the new 700 West transfer station with Saturdays reserved initially for residents and daily access to follow; staff said residents who previously traveled farther to drop waste will have a nearer option and that voucher procedures will remain in place.

Why it matters
The UPD report documents local enforcement activity and a large illegal‑drug seizure that bears on public safety; the proclamation and inter‑agency support described in the meeting reflect regional law‑enforcement mutual aid and the city’s acknowledgement of law‑enforcement line‑of‑duty deaths. The transfer station is a regional solid‑waste infrastructure improvement with anticipated service benefits for Midvale residents.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Midvale City Council Meeting 9-02-2025","oneSentenceSummary","Unified Police Department briefed council on August response numbers and a search‑warrant seizure of over 6,000 fentanyl pills; council adopted a proclamation honoring two officers killed in the line of duty and recognized local service on the TransJordan transfer‑station project.","taxTitle","Midvale , Salt Lake County, Utah","taxId",7393,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6502867,"Midvale youth ask council to expand glass collection points; staff notes transfer station opening Oct. 1",479,2230000,2709000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5708727-cea5c8131d1d51db98314cb1dccbf867&start=2230&end=2709","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5708727-cea5c8131d1d51db98314cb1dccbf867/thumbnail_2230000.jpg","/articles/6502867/Midvale/Salt-Lake-County/Utah/Midvale-youth-ask-council-to-expand-glass-collection-points-staff-notes-transfer-station-opening-Oct-1","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6502867-e5541edc30bccc49d40bb011fa94881a/orig.mp4?Expires=1773537838&Signature=kk9PdN5JifXOCXWItrnc4hTOrhOS~nkVfDmjYSCghvO2yKOzs26k6sLPRX~UekR68OiRdpSk1gCqvyezZuelrptKjDEJ~-T2MT4St~l34fZFRZ8IBzEte7kMVWxG-oAqwG8vya2nKrGTGIiCplfN1C7vo6ZQiFv91NhghrZmewEeelTGfcl69Lg9lnYSSsOjleSqB3nARXOhAQoXA5Zol9SVji3IcI48nsHzuNk404F6oqfHTawhAwi2qoo70QoGkaBC8a4XHLWwWpLH3K5h5CCOXXnnz1oTTTByyBYxda0nxjCPh5bM1Z7wrucQOFJESIQUte8HOdas0jt9WTJfCQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Two students from Midvale’s youth council presented a proposal to the city council on Sept. 2 asking the city to add four to five public glass collection points at high‑foot‑traffic locations (schools, parks, shopping centers) to increase local glass recycling and reduce landfill volume.

Kirtana Perla and Natalia (last name given in transcript) argued Midvale currently has one city glass drop‑off point for more than 36,000 residents and that Utah’s statewide glass recycling rate is low. They said visible, conveniently located bins would increase participation, reduce hauling trips for recyclers and create feedstock for local uses such as landscape aggregate or glassphalt. Their specific asks were that public works identify candidate sites, coordinate pickup logistics with recyclers, and return with an implementation proposal.

City response and context
The mayor and council praised the students’ work and asked staff to evaluate options. Councilors noted several private businesses (for example some Targets) already accept glass, and staff reminded the group that the TransJordan transfer station opening Oct. 1 will include an additional public glass drop‑off point at 700 West (initially limited hours, then daily) and will accept other recyclables as well. Council members acknowledged cost is a factor but encouraged staff to review East Side collection options; the mayor asked staff to consider moving or temporarily replacing a collection point that is in the path of an upcoming street project on the west side.

Next steps
Council asked public works staff to research 4–5 candidate locations on the east and west sides of the city, coordinate with haulers/recyclers (Momentum and others), estimate costs and logistics, and report back to the council with a proposal.","Two Midvale high‑school students urged the city to add four or five glass collection drop boxes at high‑foot‑traffic locations to reduce landfill volume and support local recycling markets; staff noted that TransJordan’s new transfer station opens Oct. 1 and will include a glass‑recycling bin.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6502871,"Neighbors press Midvale City to buy 0.6‑acre lot for pocket park; council and staff outline process",1949,1802000,3751000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5708727-cea5c8131d1d51db98314cb1dccbf867&start=1802&end=3751","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5708727-cea5c8131d1d51db98314cb1dccbf867/thumbnail_1802000.jpg","/articles/6502871/Midvale/Salt-Lake-County/Utah/Neighbors-press-Midvale-City-to-buy-06acre-lot-for-pocket-park-council-and-staff-outline-process","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6502871-36189e9c19fb10b81e57c28bd32f3044/orig.mp4?Expires=1773537838&Signature=fFThzRgGenKDo6oOb9tNI78qt35mSC8leTXsomyM5F6O6luQ35dagQNyHzhzClwPriTrnKs2SxjPMG~omyaVjG8M5Yes6gTYqANylFRNWVoQ0fLYW7do6WY38vMxElrqNdgGHqqSdbP0sLI1C9O2KsasgcAtHLpkCRwYBgKmtIxgwtgWcVpPJoDVGTUb7ItyA3Guh0fDq9ie5PtXq1cLEL6yZ6ppZY71Tcc94jsOfO76Kd2SR00JHoiJH1WYKgoUIbcEJn8I6Xj3pJ5ZnuaksZlmpXFez-TUb5NLdbxnufgaH8QdB8~qsJuLD0E99D5ZQ9PztL6ALWif5XEVZ1C2dg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Residents of a Midvale neighborhood told the city council on Sept. 2 they prefer a pocket park or community garden over new housing for a 0.6‑acre property that has been used as pasture for many years.

Several neighbors, speaking during public comment, said they had discussed buying the parcels as a community and estimated acquisition at about $740,000. Speakers described the lot as a long‑standing open space that contributes to neighborhood character and said a park would increase property values, provide shade and gathering space, reduce traffic impacts compared with infill development and create opportunities for neighborhood events. Among those who spoke in favor were Aubrey Earl (resident and organizer of the effort), Deborah Webster, Brian Van Steenkist, Sawyer Jacobs, Mary Anne Kosinski and others. One resident, Marbella Sharp‑Newbold, said she wanted the area to remain single‑family and expressed concern about tax impacts if the city purchased and maintained the land.

Mayor and council responses
Council members and staff told the group the parcel is currently zoned single‑family residential and that a rezone would require public notice by statute; the council said there were no current plans to change the zoning. The mayor said planning staff had received an emailed presentation from the neighborhood and had forwarded it for staff review. Planning director Adam Olsen offered to meet with neighbors in the Dahl Conference Room to walk through zoning, process and feasibility. Staff also clarified that TransJordan’s new 700 West transfer station (opening Oct. 1 in phases) will offer an additional glass drop‑off point for residents.

What residents asked the city to do
Speakers asked the city to evaluate buying the land for a park or community garden and to provide information on process, costs and water rights. Residents asked the council to consider whether the city could hold the property as permanent open space and to outline next steps if the community organized financially to support acquisition or maintenance.

Next steps
Council and planning staff invited interested residents to meet with Adam Olsen and city staff to discuss options, timing, water‑rights questions and potential funding. The mayor and council said they value citizen engagement and will consider neighborhood proposals; any purchase, rezone or formal city acquisition would be subject to further staff analysis, public notices and council approval.","Residents urged Midvale City to pursue purchase of three parcels totaling about 0.6 acre to create a neighborhood pocket park. Council members said the land is zoned single‑family and any rezone would trigger notice requirements; staff offered follow‑up meetings with planning.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6502876,"Council, RDA approve series of zoning, infrastructure and grant actions; one item tabled",466,4671000,5137000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5708727-cea5c8131d1d51db98314cb1dccbf867&start=4671&end=5137","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5708727-cea5c8131d1d51db98314cb1dccbf867/thumbnail_4671000.jpg","/articles/6502876/Midvale/Salt-Lake-County/Utah/Council-RDA-approve-series-of-zoning-infrastructure-and-grant-actions-one-item-tabled","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6502876-7fe55e581f166b2bef26d2e36e7cc94c/orig.mp4?Expires=1773537838&Signature=aAQk06czESZ4r2H5~PyEhm357WDc1e59-DTrdjUPHJ4bGtXxNWO-Kl3ZPg0qVxA5YmpChi7GvBo4d2Wq-Hejlu15GP5LBjLe5d5PEqlFmqO1d80jT8CRKwyNLlfQMWKfyuZodPtofH0equnZps7av5zbJsCr7K4lBFBG0fQBg7IvKotEwMh1SOIHIkak~Ek5PjEWc9vcb-dzjga6f~ed09GzLell7HIgIg7XIAGuNkUGO5fTG69HtsRR7F87yE19tDm8myA2YJ0rZvyPcdDs~v06zv4WFg0ikEQHHPraSbhaGPumWhpDmp3QFkYHJn0llNT~hMHjkxprp2D3DvShdg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Midvale City Council on Sept. 2 unanimously approved a package of ordinances and resolutions that updated land-use rules, extended grant spending deadlines, authorized design and construction work on several public projects and adjusted redevelopment loan programs.

The council passed two ordinance text amendments: one correcting clerical business-license entries in Title 17 of the municipal code, and another clarifying multifamily development lot standards for the RM‑25 zone. Council members also adopted public art guidelines and accepted an amendment to a Salt Lake County CDBG (Community Development Block Grant) subrecipient agreement so the city’s home‑repair loan program can spend prior-year funds before Dec. 31.

On infrastructure and planning, the council approved an amendment to the Midvale Canal Trail design contract to expand final design work north and south along the Jordan & Salt Lake Canal, authorized participation in a Fashion Place West station‑area plan with the Wasatch Front Regional Council (no local match required), and awarded the 2025 sewer rehabilitation contract to Nolan & Son Construction. The council also updated its board and committee assignments.

The Midvale Redevelopment Agency (RDA) approved two amendments to its loan programs—one for the Midvale Main business loan program and one for an adaptive reuse loan program—raising the minimum collateral coverage to 80% of requested loan amounts and tightening collateral categories. The RDA also approved a change order with Mountain States Lighting to add street lights on Main Street; staff reported the change order increases the contract by $117,800. (Staff provided a corrected contract total of $1,117,952 when questioned about arithmetic in an earlier staff memo.)

One action was tabled: a resolution discussed near the end of the council meeting (Resolution No. 2025‑R‑53) was moved to the Sept. 16 agenda at the request of staff.

Votes at a glance
- Ordinance 2025‑O‑14 (text amendment, Title 17 business license clerical corrections): passed unanimously.
- Ordinance 2025‑O‑15 (text amendment, Sec. 17‑7‑4.3, multifamily development standards for RM‑25): passed unanimously.
- Consent agenda (minutes for 08/19/2025): adopted unanimously.
- Resolution 2025‑R‑51 (adopt public art guidelines): passed unanimously.
- Resolution 2025‑R‑52 (amend 2024 CDBG subrecipient agreement to allow spending of prior funds): passed unanimously.
- Resolution 2025‑R‑31 (update board and committee assignments): passed unanimously.
- Resolution 2025‑R‑49 (amend Midvale Canal Trail design agreement with Consort North America, expand design work): passed unanimously.
- Resolution 2025‑R‑50 (authorize mayor to execute WFRC technical assistance agreement for Fashion Place West station area): passed unanimously; no local funding required.
- Resolution 2025‑R‑45 (award 2025 sewer rehabilitation contract to Nolan & Son Construction): passed unanimously.
- Resolution 2025‑R‑53: tabled to Sept. 16, 2025.
- RDA Resolution 2025‑07‑RDA (amend Midvale Main business loan program): passed unanimously.
- RDA Resolution 2025‑08‑RDA (amend Midvale Main adaptive reuse loan program): passed unanimously.
- RDA Resolution 2025‑09‑RDA (change order #1, design‑build agreement with Mountain States Lighting — add five street lights): passed unanimously; staff said the change order increases the lighting contract by $117,800 and reported a corrected new total of $1,117,952.

Why it matters: The package combines technical code fixes and administrative updates meant to clarify review steps for developers, preserve staff flexibility, and keep capital projects moving. The sewer and canal‑trail steps advance infrastructure maintenance and active‑transportation planning; the CDBG amendment keeps a forgivable home‑repair loan program funded and able to close out a prior grant year. The RDA actions preserve financing tools the agency uses to encourage investment and adaptive reuse in the Main Street/Bingham Junction areas.

What’s next: Several items will require follow‑up if funding or design approvals are sought (grant closeouts, construction bidding, coordination with property developers). The tabled resolution will return to the Sept. 16 council meeting for further action.","Midvale City Council and the Midvale Redevelopment Agency approved ordinances and resolutions on Sept. 2 addressing zoning text amendments, public art guidelines, grant amendments, infrastructure contracts and financing programs. One contract item was tabled to Sept. 16.","actionData","errors"]

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