Application to Declare Candidacy For The Kearns Community Council
If you would like to be considered as a canidate for the Kearns Community Council please fill out this
application (Word) (PDF) and return it no later than October 1, 2008--5:00 PM--to \
Kearns Community Council Member/Election Judge, Kevin Lundy.
- By mail to Kearns Community Council
Attn: Election Judge Kevin Lundy
P.O. Box 18512,Kearns, Utah 84118 - by email to kevin.lundy@kearns-utah.org
- by fax to 965-0342,
- or hand deliver to the council.
Kearns IDEA House Open House
On Saturday, September 6th, Salt Lake County and Community Development Corporation of Utah will jointly host a neighborhood
block party and open house from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM to celebrate the completion of our Idea House at 4801 South 4980 West in Kearns.
Community Development Corporation of Utah acquired this vacant house in February and remodeled it to create an example for the community of low-cost energy efficiency, water conservation, and visitable (accessible) best practices. This 1700 square foot, masonry block home with three bedrooms and two bathrooms has an identical footprint and construction type to the hundreds of homes that surround it which were built in the 1950s as tract housing to meet the growing need for affordable homes in the Salt Lake Valley after World War II.
The celebration begins at 10 AM and includes free tours of the home, food, music, and a bounce house for the kids. Gratis copies of an Idea Book that highlights remodeling best practices will be available, too. After the celebration, Community Development Corporation of Utah will sell the Idea House to a low income family, for whom some financial assistance will be available.
Blue Print Jordan River
Many of you participated in the Blueprint Jordan River (BJR) public workshops and/or took the on-line survey this past spring.
As a next step, Envision Utah will present a DRAFT vision for the Jordan at three upcoming Open Houses.
The focus of these open houses will be vision maps and recommendations for the River.
- Wed., Sept. 10th -- Utah Cultural Celebration Center (1355 West 3100 South, West Valley City)
- Thurs., Sept. 11th --Lehi Legacy Center (123 North Center Street, Lehi)
- Thurs., Sept. 11th -- Gale Center (10300 Beckstead Lane, South Jordan)
9-11 Flag Retirement Ceremony
Join us for a 9-11 Flag Retirement Ceremony at the Utah Olympic Oval. The Ceremony will be at dusk in the south parking lot,
we will retire unserviceable flags in a dignified manner. All are welcome to attend, and also to bring any unserviceable flags they may
have for proper disposal.
Kearns Redevelopment Study
View a Draft of the Kearns Redevelopment Study on the
Economic Development Committee page.
What is next for HB40?
On August 4th, Salt Lake County and the cities participating in the HB40 process held a large community stakeholder meeting to discuss the results of the survey with the public and other interested parties. With an above average reponse rate, the residents of Kearns indicated that they want to remain part of the unincorporated county. The survey revealed that 59.3% of the Kearns residents that responded to the survey want to stay the same remaining unincorporated and 51.7% prefer to stay a township.
The cities and County will present this information to the Utah State Legislature and begin creating a plan to implement the survey results. The next meeting will be held Sept 18th at West Jordan City Hall, 8000 S Redwood Road, and will consist of community leaders willing to discuss the next step in the process of protecting townships.
HB40 can seem like a daunting and complex process, but there are many ways for you to learn more about it. The Kearns Community Council has been participating directly in this process for the last two years. Kevin Lundy has worked very hard to represent the concerns and needs of Kearns residents and is an excellent resource, as is the Kearns Community Council.
For details see the HB40 page on the Salt Lake County Website
Links to Township Feasability Study
Read the entire study on the SLCO website.
View slideshow presentation from the Wikstrom group.
Request Funds for Community Projects
The Kearns Community Council believes that the best way to serve the citizens of Kearns is to initiate council specific projects and citizens committees to target particular issues and also partner with local groups already established in our community to promote the events and services they provide.
Salt Lake County has indicated that there might be additional monies available (year end) for viable Community Council projects. If you and/or your group have a project that needs funding please put together a proposal, download the Funds Request Form and bring it to a Community Council member as soon as possible for consideration.
You can send it directly to chuck.mcdowell@kearns-utah.org.
Salt Lake County Housing Repair and Lead Removal Programs
Salt Lake County is offering two great income-based home improvement programs to assist Kearns residents that qualify. For more information visit the Health and Welfare Committee page.
Utah Safety Council Urges Homeowners to Test for Radon
You can get a test kits from the Utah Safety Council. It costs $12 for the kit and the results. To find out how to get one, click here. You'll also find a list of ZIP codes with the highest probability of radon contamination here.
Payday Lending ordinance issue
View the Kearns Community Council's official posistion on this issue
