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Residents press council to finish long-delayed sound wall; worker raises accessibility concerns at Redwood Road
Summary
Neighbors urged Taylorsville to finish a sound wall that residents say was promised about 18 years ago; the council requested any petitions or documentation be left with the city recorder for follow-up. Separately, a non-resident worker reported a raised sidewalk at 6487 S Redwood Road that he says exceeds ADA tolerances and blocks wheelchair access; staff accepted photos and a parcel map for investigation.
Several residents used the citizen-comment period at Taylorsvilles Feb. 4 meeting to press the council for action on two infrastructure concerns.
Unfinished sound wall: A group of neighbors said the city had promised to finish a sound wall along a stretch near 2700/5600 West roughly 18 years earlier and that the project was left incomplete for eight homes. A neighbor said vandalism continues and that prior petitions exist; council members asked for documentary evidence and for copies to be left with the city recorder so administration can investigate and consider the item in upcoming budget planning.
Sidewalk access: Blair Tompton, who works near Taylors border, reported a raised sidewalk at 6487 S Redwood Road that he said creates an impassable condition for wheelchair users and is a recurring request to the city portal with photos dating to 2021. Tompton provided a parcel map and photos; staff asked him to leave those materials with the recorder for follow-up.
Why it matters: Residents argued the unfinished sound wall affects safety, noise, and vandalism; a council member acknowledged these are sensitive, long-standing neighborhood concerns and asked staff to review any petition copies. The sidewalk complaint identifies an ADA-access problem affecting pedestrians and people using wheeled mobility devices; staff told the commenter they would file the material and investigate which party is responsible for repair (adjacent property owner vs. city right-of-way).
Representative quotes: "We ask that you would look at what we have had to say or take into consideration that for something that we have been promised for 18 years can be taken care of now," one resident said. Blair Tompton said of the sidewalk: "Sometimes when I've been driving home from work, I have seen people in wheelchairs, and it is completely impassable."
Ending: Council staff requested written petitions and photos be provided to the recorder for follow-up; no formal action or vote was taken at the meeting.
