Mike Kieffer | October 31, 2009
Report by Jeff Francom
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The Civic Events Committee (Darcy William and Ann Harrison) proprosed holding a Miss Saratoga Springs Scholarship Pageant. They had already contacted the Miss Utah Pageant and asked various cities as to what it would take. They presented their findings to the city council and requested the council look into partial [...]
SSNews | October 30, 2009
Schedule Update: As those of you who travel south of SR-73 may have observed, power crews are now moving forward with the power pole relocations in this area. Once the poles are moved, crews plan to fill the holes and make preparations for the removal …
Mike Kieffer | October 27, 2009
Ptc. Kimble A. Han dies in Afghanistan
SARATOGA SPRINGS — A soldier from Utah has been killed in Afghanistan. The Department of Defense announced Monday that Pfc. Kimble A. Han, who was based at Fort Carson, Colo., died on Oct. 23 of wounds he suffered when his vehicle was attacked by an improvised explosive device…
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SSNews | October 27, 2009
Click here to view the latest updates on the Mountain View Corridor including the 2100 North construction.
SSNews | October 26, 2009
I-15 Interchange at American Fork Main Street: Main Street Area (East of I-15) – Crews are working on the signal and street pole foundations from Kawakami Drive to U.S. 89 (State Street).Through November: Main Street remains restricted to one lane in e…
Mike Kieffer | October 23, 2009
The Following was written by Jim Miller http://miller4council.blogspot.com/
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On October 21, 2009, Rebecca Call organized a town meeting at the Saratoga Springs Fire Department to allow residents to discuses the bridge proposal over Utah Lake. Many residents who attended discussed the bridge’s pros and cons and how it could be beneficial to the City of Saratoga [...]
Mike Kieffer | October 23, 2009
Supporting Documents
Agenda 10/27/2009 City Council MeetingAgenda for the City of Saratoga Springs City Council meeting Tuesday, October 27, 2009 Download Full Text: (PDF) (HTML) (Text)
09-18 AmendmentConsideration for adoption of an amendment to assessment ordinance amending assessment Ordinance No. 09-18 adopted on September 22, 2009 (The “Ordinance No. 09-18â€), revising the assessment amount per acre to [...]
SSNews | October 22, 2009
General Impacts north of SR-73Approved roadside mailboxes continue to be placed along the project. For safety reasons, federal regulations dictate that these new boxes be placed on breakaway posts. Please note, residents should not alter these boxes …
Mike Kieffer | October 19, 2009
Town meeting tomorrow at the fire station, 6:30pm. The public comment period for the Utah Crossing Project ends October 23rd!!! Please send as many SS residents as possible this information.
SSNews | October 19, 2009
Come meet your candidates for Mayor and City Council. There will be a debate for all candidates taking place on the following:Thursday, October 22, 2009Saratoga Shores Elementary6:30 pm-8:00pmThursday, October 29, 2009 -CANCELLEDWestlake High School(Sp…
SSNews | October 16, 2009
Project update for the week of Oct. 19, 2009I-15 Interchange at American Fork Main Street: Main Street Area (East of I-15) – Sidewalk has been placed and crews are working on the signal pole foundations at the intersection with Kawakami Drive.Through N…
Mike Kieffer | October 15, 2009
Final Question: What other question should of been asked, and what is your response? I have also included any conculsion that they have supplied after the questions as well in this post.
Jeff Francom – Mayor
Why am I running? I love this city and believe that we need to continue to implement strict financial [...]
SSNews | October 15, 2009
Thank you to those of you who joined us at the Ribbon Cutting ceremony this morning at Camp Williams!General Impacts north of SR-73Approved roadside mailboxes continue to be placed along the project. For safety reasons, federal regulations dictate tha…
Mike Kieffer | October 14, 2009
Candidate Watch: The following candidates were in attendance at this meeting: Tuley, Love, McOmber, Miller and Francom.
NOTE: These minutes were provided by Mia Love, and are not the official minutes of the meeting.
Police Officer Robert Chad Hansen sworn into Saratoga Springs Police Department.
Public comment. Mr. Cornel Brown. Was concerned with proposal of Item [...]
Mike Kieffer | October 14, 2009
Question 9: What do you believe the place of the US Constitution is in local government?
Jeff Francom – Mayor
The US Constititution is the guiding document for governement on all levels.
Mia Love – Mayor
It is a model for all local government decisions. While municipal government is limited in power by the state constitution, the same constitutional [...]
SSNews | October 13, 2009
UDOT Set to Move I-15 Bridge in American Fork into Place Bridge Move Designed to Minimize Impact on Freeway Motorists AMERICAN FORK – The longest, heaviest concrete bridge ever moved, to date, using accelerated bridge construction techniques will slide…
Mike Kieffer | October 13, 2009
Question 8: What is your favorite US Founding Father quote?
Jeff Francom – Mayor
“Give me liberty or give me death.” Patrick Henry
Mia Love – Mayor
Our Founding Fathers were such wise men. It is extremely difficult to pick a favorite. I ask that you allow me at least two.
“A rigid economy of the public contributions and [...]
Mike Kieffer | October 12, 2009
The Seventh question: What resolutions and or ordinances do you feel need to be created or modified within the next 4 years?
Jeff Francom – Mayor
Many of the ordinances we have would work fine but they aren’t always evenly or consistently enforced. Ordinances that provide for individual property rights balanced with existing city ordinances.
Mia Love [...]
SSNews | October 12, 2009
I-15 Interchange at American Fork Main Street: Main Street Area (East of I-15) – The initial paving is complete. Sidewalk will be placed along the south side of the road the week of Oct. 20. Construction of the new traffic signal at Kawakami Drive will…
Mike Kieffer | October 9, 2009
The Sixth question: What are your goals/plans for the Saratoga Springs Fire Department?
Jeff Francom – Mayor
Set aside money to replace our aging equipment and planning for another fire station in the years to come. Due to the length of our city, one fire station is not sufficient.
Mia Love – Mayor
We have great men and [...]
Mike Kieffer | October 8, 2009
The Fifth question: What are your goals/plans for the Saratoga Springs Police Department?
Jeff Francom – Mayor
First of all to make sure our department has what the need to appropriately protect our citizens while ensuring they adhere to sound fiscal policy.
Mia Love – Mayor
Our Saratoga Springs police department is a great resource for our city and [...]
Mike Kieffer | October 8, 2009
Agenda
CITY OF SARATOGA SPRINGS
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
Meeting held at the City of Saratoga Springs City Offices
1307 North Commerce Drive, Suite 200, Saratoga Springs, Utah 84045
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
WORK SESSION Commencing at 6:30 p.m.
1. Reports:
a. Mayor
b. City Council Members
c. Staff-Public Safety
2. Adjourn to [...]
Mike Kieffer | October 8, 2009
Meet the Candidates, (Mayor and City Council), South End of Saratoga Springs
October 17th 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Markham’s: 4196 Pelican Lane in Pelican Bay
Drop by for a relaxed and informal open house to meet the candidates… and … please remember to cast your valuable vote on [...]
SSNews | October 8, 2009
Project Update: 10/8/09Please join us for the SR-68 Ribbon Cutting Event on October 15 at 10 a.m.Approved roadside mailboxes continue to be placed along the project. For safety reasons, federal regulations dictate that these new boxes be placed on bre…
Mike Kieffer | October 7, 2009
This report was written by Michael McOmber
On Tuesday, October 6, 2009 Saratoga Springs held a City Council Work Session at 3:00 PM in the afternoon. The two main topics were the approval of the agreement between the City of Saratoga Springs and the Utah Department of Transportation providing for maintenance of certain facilities along [...]