I’ve made a goal to keep a journal of what is happening with the city council while I am serving on it.  My plan is, at minimum, to create a brief monthly synopsis of what has gone on in the City Council, RDA and any other public meetings I am involved with; as well as a reminder of anything interesting that is upcoming I am aware of.

As always, feel free to contact me about anything you see here, or anything at all for that matter.  Thanks 🙂

City Council 1-5-16

Agenda, Minutes, Recording

• My first meeting. Councilors Mitchell, Arnold and I are each sworn into office for 4 year terms.
• A representative of the National Park Service offered a presentation about a possible trail connection between Washington Terrace’s Rohmer Park and our river trail. She included some possible routes along with their individual benefits and obstacles.  At first glance this appears to be a great potential benefit to our east bench residents.  The project would need to involve the cooperation of some private land owners and specific funding options weren’t really discussed very much.  Early concept, but interesting.
• The council approved the appointment of a new city Treasurer (Cody Cardon) and the reappointment of the city Recorder (Jackie Manning).

City Council 1-19-16

Agenda, Minutes, Recording

• The city attorney gave a report on the recertification of the Riverdale Justice Court.
• The Fire Chief (Jared Sholly) gave a brief report introducing himself to the new councilors. He also gave notice that he intends to make a request for some changes to the city’s style of fire trucks.  He wants to get rid of the big ladder truck, keep the older fire engine and buy a new apparatus called a “quint”.
• The council approves the reappointment of a Planning Commission member (Blair Jones), the appointment of a new Planning Commission member (Robert Wingfield) and the Planning Commission’s selection of a new Chair (Steve Hilton) and Vice Chair (Blair Jones).
• The council nominated and voted in a new Mayor Pro-Tem (Councilor Mitchell).
• The council approves an ordinance changing parking lot size requirements for business developments.
• The council approves a rezone request for the area owned by the city that has been designated for a future park.
• The council approves a rezone request for an area on Riverdale Rd about 863 West. From Light Manufacturing to Regional Commercial.
• The council authorizes the solicitation of bids for construction of the 4400 South pedestrian bridge that will span Interstate-15.
• The council approves an inter-local agreement between the city and the Weber-Morgan Gang and Narcotic Strike Force.
• The council approves amendments to the handicap parking ordinance.

RDA Board 1-19-16

Agenda, Minutes, Recording:  Part A, Part B

*             The board approves funding for professional services related to the creation of a new CDA (Community Development Area) in the area from the river to 900 West and from 4400 South over to the new park area.

*             Dee Hansen (DRH Company) gives a report on the progress of property acquisitions and/or our property influence in the 550 West  RDA.

LOOKING AHEAD

• There will be an open house for public viewing and opinion about the plans for the future city park that will be located behind Sam’s Club. The open house will be on 2-18-16 at 6:30 p.m. at the community center.
• There will be a strategic planning meeting related to the next fiscal year budget on 2-20-16 at 8:00 a.m. at the senior center.
• City Council meetings will be on 2-2 and 2-16, RDA on 2-16.
• You can always find more detailed information at riverdalecity.com.