October 27th, City Council Meeting Report

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 [...]

[Saratoga Springs News] Redwood Road Update: 10/30/09

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 …

Saratoga Springs Residents lose son in Afghanistan

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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[Saratoga Springs News] Mountain View Corridor

SSNews | October 27, 2009

Click here to view the latest updates on the Mountain View Corridor including the 2100 North construction.

[Saratoga Springs News] Pioneer Crossing Update: 10/26/09

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…

Utah Crossing – Meeting

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 [...]

City Council Meeting 10/27/2009 – Agenda and Supporting Documents

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. 09-18”), revising the assessment amount per acre to [...]

[Saratoga Springs News] Redwood Road Update: 10/22/09

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 …

Town Meeting – Utah Crossing Project

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.

[Saratoga Springs News] Meet the Candidates

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…

[Saratoga Springs News] Pioneer Crossing Update: 10/16/09

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…

Candidate Question – Conclusion/Unasked Question

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 [...]

[Saratoga Springs News] Redwood Road Update: 10/15/09

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…

Meeting Minutes – 10/13/2009 Meeting

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 [...]

Candidate Question – US Constitution

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 [...]

[Saratoga Springs News] UDOT Set to Move I-15 Bridge In American Fork: Expect Delays/Closures

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…

Candidate Question – Founding Father Quote

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 [...]

Candidate Question – Ordinances/Resolutions

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 [...]

[Saratoga Springs News] Pioneer Crossing Update: 10/12/09

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…

Candidate Question – Fire Station

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 [...]

Candidate Question – Police Department

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 [...]

City Council Meeting – 10/13/2009 Supporting Documents

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 [...]

Meet the Candidates – October 17th

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 [...]

[Saratoga Springs News] Redwood Road Update: 10/8/09

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…

Work Session – 10/6/2009

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 [...]


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