Highbury Center Expansion

While representing you and the thousands of other West Valley City Residents over
the years I have founds that some people love the hustle and bustle and excitement
of change, while others approach change with caution.  Wherever you fall on this
spectrum I know that people like you enjoy knowing what types of businesses and
developments are coming to their city. We often talk about the Valley Fair area,
but today I wanted to give you the quick rundown on Highbury Centre on 5600 West.


West Valley City's largest retail development since Valley Fair Mall is under way
on 5600 West around the new Target. There will be official ground breakings for
individual businesses as they come. When completed Highbury Centre will be home
to 350,000 square feet of new retail that will produce an anticipated $100,000,000
million in new annual retail sales to West Valley. This development not only provides
shopping, dining, and jobs, but helps to broaden our tax base that will enable us
to hold tax rates down. Build out of all phases will take place over the next several
years.

There is a site map that is coming together and I am starting to get a real sense
of excitement with some of the fantastic stores that will be locating here this
year. Some of those retailers include -

·        Cinemark - 10 screen theater

·        Kneaders

·        Dunkin' Donuts

·        Noodles & Co.

·        Zupas

·        Marshalls

·        Shoe Carnival

·        Others TBA

The City & development partner is also working with a well known Steakhouse and
several other great retailers. This development will be a dramatic addition to West
Valley City!  Thanks for you support of West Valley City's economic development
efforts.

Neighborhood City Meet Ups

West Valley Councilmembers to meet with neighbors at Neighborhood Meetups

 

I had a very enjoyable Saturday morning visiting with residents at Hillsdale park.  This was the first of four scheduled meetings where residents can come in a relaxed atmosphere and converse with their elected representatives about what's going on in their neighborhood.  It is good to gain a solid perspective from many residents as we continue to take strides in economic and neighborhood development as well as work to bring about changes and improvements within our police department.  In the photo I am seen discussing the effectiveness and yet limitations of the graffiti wipes.

 Everyone is invited to attend and visit with City Council Members and City Staff.

In an effort to stay connected with residents and to share information about various City services, the West Valley City Council and the West Valley City Public Relations & Neighborhood Services Office will be hitting the road and setting up shop in four community parks this summer. The first stop was at Hillsdale Park in City Council District 1.

From 9:00 – 11:00 a.m., residents can meet with City staff, chat with elected officials and enjoy light refreshments and kids activities. Additionally, information about more than 20 City programs and services will be available for residents, and those interested in participating on City boards and committees can learn more and pick up application forms.

Neighborhood Meetups will take place each month through August as the staff visits each of the four City Council Districts:

• District 2: June 8, Fairbourne Station Promenade, 2905 W. Lehman Ave. (3590 S.)
• District 3: July 13, Centennial Park (near the west pavilion), 5415 W. 3100 S.
• District 4: August 10, West View Park, 4100 S. 6000 W.

 

The West Valley Journal did a feature story on the meetups here:

http://www.mywestvalleyjournal.com/pages/full_story/14531/City-leaders-to-meet-residents-where-they-live/

WVC Police & Public Safety Task Force

As part of the process of retooling our West Valley City Police department and to help restore the public trust in the public safety, the City Council unanimously approved my proposal to direct our City Manager to create a Police & Public Safety Task force. This group will be an important resource as we work to solve problems and seek best practices.

The duties of this task force will be to:

1. Explore Attributes & Qualifications of new Chief of Police.      

2. Examine Partnerships & Collaborations with other law enforcement agencies.                                                           

3. Seek best practices involving chains of command and evidence handling.                                

4. Brainstorm methods to foster safe neighborhoods by fighting drugs and crime.

The Salt Lake Tribune posted a some articles regarding the City Council's work with the police including:


http://m.sltrib.com/sltrib/mobile/56180086-78/cases-valley-west-review.html.csp