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Show | SUMMER 2003 Page 4 The West View | GLENDALE FORUM IN THE GROVE Message From the West Salt Lake Community Council The West Salt Lake Community Council is experiencing a lot of change right now. Erin Willson, who has served as chair since January stepped down at the May 21 meeting. Her husband. was transferred to Springfield, Illinois. The concerns and needs of the Glendale community were left in the capable hands of the remaining execu_ tive committee, Janette Gonzales, Jesse Draper, and Terry Ingersoll. Members of ‘the Message From the Poplar Grove ‘hood. follow-through now like to familiarize those con- _ of the nizes _ Farmers turned activists spoke with their neighbors at meetings the country and 1774 was: more especially in _ Opposition that. be devised, in order to save ourselves and py from inevitable ruin.’ From pigs and pews of no Grove familiar with the by-laws and information, —— and and recommenda- to ‘sometimes act upon affecting | our to the less importance. didates Molonai T.. Hola — R.. Pignanelli will be cars to the Main Street Plaza, our guests. modern-day town meeting, the community council meeting, is Community Remember: the forum for such discussion. July 9 — Councilman Turner’s Town Meeting - August 1 & 2 — St. Paniek’s | Parish Summer Carnival August 5 — Poplar Grove Community Council’s Night Out Against Crime — — Dates to | known as_ the’ Glendale Peninsula with hopes to repair the bridge, trees and install a of the parkway known as the Bend in the River, plans are underway to improve to accommodate the area all west side - residents and school children in particular. Look for rea on _ the exciting events. Glendale is a wonderful and giving input, attending meetings is not required to be an active member of the com- munity. There are many ways to participate in community activities. Take the time to find out what you can do to make Glendale the best place to live in Salt Lake City! ‘dren’s playground Watch for an update on the proposals for the be enjoyed year round. During new park in the next issue of The West View. There will also be exciting new project to neighborhood park is in the planning stages. A partnership The West Side’s Best Kept Secret: The Jordan River Parkway Councilman, — Van Turner Jordan River between public entities such as Salt Lake City and the Justice Department’s Weed and Seed Initiative, and private corporations such as Bank One, has been formed with the goal of combining resources to develop a new community park that will enhance the natural environment of the river and provide activities for all ages. Some of the suggested for the new park are a stration garden with resistant and native enhancement of the by District Two City The place to live and work. We encourage everyone to participate in any way they can. Monthly meetings are held the third Wednesday of every month at the Sorenson Center at 855 W. California Avenue. Although they are important and serve as an excellent method for sharing information recreational opportunities and activities for residents that can , features demondrought plants, wildlife Parkway habitat, a bio-filtration demon- continues to be a great amenity in Our Community that provides stration, a site for outdoor classes, a weather station and a chil- ample opportunity for neighborhood input and participation as the planning process proceeds. . The new lighting that is being installed along the Parkway will also increase the safety and usability of the Jordan River Trailway. During each city budg- et year, a segment of the river is — funded omA FULL SERVICE MONT for lighting. The next section will be from Brooklyn to 900 South, with the sections from California Avenue to 1700 South and 1700 South to 2100 South to follow. I hope you will take the time to explore the Parkway this summer. to look for the latest improvements and enjoy the beauty of this natural open space within our Community. We are pleased to -announce the winners of our Winter 2002/03 Photo | Identification Contest: © Hoa Tram, Kim Nguyen and their two sons Dan Tham, 12 and Trung | - Tham, 8. They correctly identi- - fied the most photos of community landmarks to & ASSOCIATE, INC. FRED J.FIFE Ill, P.E. PRESIDENT win a $20 gift certificate to Chubby’s Mexican IDAHO LICENCE NO. 3414 ~ 98 EAST 800 NORTH PRESTON, IDAHO 83263. (208) 852-4005 - BUILDING NEIGHBORHOODS ONE BLOCK AT A TIME - appropriate labyrinth and in general clean up the area. In another location An FIFE ENGINEERING COMPANY € plant plants, develop vacant land along Modesto Avenue and the Jordan Parkway at 1175 South into a CONSULTING CIVIL- STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING eee DRAFTING- DETAILING- ESTIMATING | SURVEYING ; UTAH LICENSE NO. 3439 842 WEST 900 SOUTH SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH 84104 {801} 521-7383 = ffifeii@aol.com assets are — the past few years, we have seen improvements such as new trailheads, pedestrian bridges and . parking.. and Frank beneficial | Community Council meetings. will NOT be held in June or July 2003. The next meeting will be held on August 27. Mayoral can- From barking dogs and speeding Currently, the community council is proposing an Olympic Park to be built along the Jordan River Parkway between 400 South and 500 South. Complete with a gathering area encircled _ with benches, this could be a lasting centerpiece to our neighbor- , 1145 West 500 South Each Fourth Wednesday 7:00 p.m. oy ~ NOTE: Poplar Grove exercise of political rights, the meetings were forums for the people to act in their own behalf. Few of us today concern ourSelves with livestock, yet we face. issues projects monthly community council meetings. The Poplar Grove Community Council currently meets at: 25th Ward Meeting House this can also All members of the community are welcome and invited to attend province, to unite in every virtuOUS. Poplar various issues neighborhood. “Resolved, that it is the indisputable duty of every American, and the on_ Community Council but also encourages us to provide input, tions _ defined themselves collectively. Among the many resolutions set forth in the year has Salt Lake City not only recog- It was through the town meeting that our forefather patriots practiced the art of democracy. throughout council can Many planned for Glendale. Several groups are working on the area of the Jordan River Parkway Besides a change in leaderNight Out Against Crime is ship, the by-laws have been coming up on August 5. revised and ‘submitted for Volunteers are needed to make approval by the general memthis event the best ever. And, bership. Among the proposed while you are in the spirit to changes are a name change serve, ten committees have from West Salt Lake to been proposed. Contact any of Glendale, correction of outthe executive officers for more dated boundaries, requirements. information and to volunteer. for vice chair, and updated lan-. Janette Gonzales 973-0385, guage. Everyone in the commuJesse Draper 680-6405, or nity is encouraged to become Terry Ingersoll 972-5769. requested a traffic signal to be installed at 600 South and 900 West. This intersection has been _a public safety concern for many years. We now hope to see this hazard corrected. | Having pondered the subject of citizen responsibility, I would cerned with the origin community council. The council started when Erin was here. Community Council To the People of Poplar Grove: community expect a smooth transition and submit their input to any of the executive officers. 4 Restaurant in Rose Park. 972-6298 Congratulations to the — 1321 WwW. California Ave - Sak: Lake Guy, Utah 84104 winners for knowing _ their neighborhood well! |