Herrimanology

This week's Herrimanology was on site at Towne Days! Mayor Palmer and Councilmember Hodges join to talk about Mountain View Corridor freeway funding, construction zones around the city, and of course the sights and sounds of Towne Days this weekend. 0:00 Start 0:39 Intro 1:47 Towne Days 2:54 Construction zones everywhere 4:43 Salt Lake County jail conversation 5:53 Mountain View Corridor freeway 7:34 More Towne Days, wrapup

Mayor Palmer talks about the upcoming Fort Herriman Towne Days and the next steps for Gina Road. We talk about the Truth-in-[Property]-Taxation process coming up this summer and touch on Rocky Mountain Power's efforts to prevent wildfires. Have a question? Leave a comment or email us at communications@herriman.gov and we'll address it in a future edition. 0:00 Start 0:28 Intro 1:32 Gina Road 3:07 Property taxes 11:50 Wildfire prevention/powerline sensitivity 13:17 Towne Days 16:30 End

Mayor Palmer talks about the sold-out rodeo this weekend, we give an update on a closure of Bangerter Highway, we answer a question about water hardness, and we discuss renewed efforts for Gina Road. Have a question? Leave a comment or email us at communications@herriman.gov and we'll address it in a future edition. 0:00 Start 0:38 Intro 2:25 Bangerter closure & 5600 W work 7:32 City Council board/committees 9:17 Gina Road 12:52 Jordan Valley Water presentation 14:39 Water hardness 22:33 End

City Councilmember Teddy Hodges welcomes new Councilmember Terrah Anderson, who was appointed Thursday night. He talks about the success of the City's investment into proactive pavement treatment and gives a note of gratitude to departing Herriman High School and Mountain Ridge High School principals. Finally, a couple construction project updates. Have a question? Leave a comment or email us at communications@herriman.gov and we'll address it in a future edition. 0:00 Start 0:34 Intro 1:20 Terrah Anderson appointed to City Council 4:52 Pavement treatment program 8:40 Departing school principals recognized 11:26 Construction updates 14:59 Memorial Day and Rodeo 16:55 End

In this week's Herrimanology, Mayor Palmer talks about this weekend's Health & Safetypalooza event and gives a reminder of the Blackridge Reservoir season. We give an update on major sewer construction and discuss an overabundance of dog poop being left in parks. 0:00 Start 0:33 Intro 1:15 Health & Safetypalooza 2:10 Blackridge Reservoir season 3:21 Dog poop problems 4:28 Sewer construction update 7:14 Community Facilitators program 11:53 Commercial flex zone discussion 14:04 End Have a question? Leave a comment or email us at communications@herriman.gov and we'll address it in a future edition.

City Councilmember Shields reflects on his time as a member of the City Council as his family prepares to move. And we talk about the land exchange the City Council approved last night to help prepare the way for a proposed future athletic complex. 0:00 Start 0:33 Intro 0:54 Land exchange approved for proposed future athletic complex 12:37 Councilmember Shields says farewell

Mayor Palmer welcomes the new full-time bus route to Herriman and describes an upcoming Utah League of Cities and Towns conference. We talk about major construction project information, outline some key events going on or coming up on the calendar, and answer two questions about south hillside construction and fiber-optic internet. Have a question? Leave a comment or email us at communications@herriman.gov and we'll address it in a future edition. 0:00 Start 0:27 Intro 1:17 Utah League of Cities and Towns conference 3:08 UTA bus line starts 4:51 Construction project information 7:54 Spring cleanup this week 8:30 Hungry Herriman returns 9:33 Senior Sundae Social 10:15 Tree Time with Trent 11:30 No Dumb Questions - south hillside and fiber internet 15:28 End

City Councilmember Teddy Hodges outlines a City Council discussion about project funding prioritization, highlights our new interactive construction project info map, answers a question about ice rinks across the state, and we give a quick reminder of the ongoing rain barrel discount program. Have a question? Leave a comment or email us at communications@herriman.gov and we'll address it in a future edition. 0:00 Start 0:32 Intro 0:52 Construction project map 2:26 City projects funding 8:14 Ice rinks around the state 11:03 Rain barrel discount 12:40 End

Mayor Palmer talks about the Planning Commission meeting's land exchange items surrounding the athletic complex project. We talk about the rain barrel discount program going on now, the spring cleanup coming up soon, and touch on construction work on 13400 South. Have a question? Leave a comment or email us at communications@herriman.gov and we'll address it in a future edition. 0:00 Start 0:33 Intro 1:19 13400 S construction 2:17 UTA bus line 2:51 Athletic complex 8:43 Emergency alert test 9:44 Spring cleanup soon 10:30 Rain barrel discount 12:41 End

City Councilmember Steve Shields outlines a plan to extend Herriman Blvd (12600 S.) starting this year and recaps discussions from last night's City Council meeting. We talk about some traffic impacts this coming week for regional sewer projects and give an update on the proposed athletic complex project. Have a question? Leave a comment or email us at communications@herriman.gov and we'll address it in a future edition. 0:00 Start 0:36 Intro 1:47 Herriman Blvd/7300 W extensions 5:05 Mowing services contract 7:50 Letter of support for broadband 10:32 Athletic complex proposal update 16:25 Traffic impacts for sewer work 19:38 End

Mayor Palmer gives a shout-out to a local educator who was recently honored by the Utah Jazz and the installation of a new bus line that's coming soon. We talk about the upcoming Spring Cleanup and next week's mobile staff office for Rep. Owens. 0:00 Start 0:27 Intro 1:51 New UTA bus line 3:47 Rep. Owens mobile office 5:17 Spring cleanup 6:22 Planning Commission approvals 7:49 Herriman HS teacher honored 9:32 End

City Councilmember Teddy Hodges recognizes several employees recently given awards by the American Public Works Association. We talk more about developer impact fees, about the projects bond, and a concept for mini-flex spaces in commercial zones.

Mayor Palmer commiserates with us all about heavy construction traffic, gives an update on the legislative session, and we talk through a variety of upcoming events.

Mayor Palmer talks about a future Public Works facility, answers a question about impacts from federal government changes, and gives an update on the legislative session. We also mention the upcoming Community Fishing and Senior Paint Class events.

Mayor Palmer briefly talks about a variety of topics, including local state champions, state funding for Bacchus Highway's realignment, the City's need for crossing guards, Senior Bingo, the athletic complex proposal, and a few calendar items to take note of.

City Councilmember Ohrn talks about the impacts of the legislative session, a snapshot of the City's status, the approval of the firework restriction map, the importance of shopping locally, and talks about how impact fees help pay for vital infrastructure.

Mayor Palmer gives an update on the athletic complex proposal, and we briefly discuss the recent demonstration at the city hall, an upcoming 13400 South/Bangerter Highway interruption, and a Localscapes water-smart landscape class.

Mayor Palmer describes a new mural recently donated to the Community Center by Rio Tinto. We answer a question about the athletic complex proposal, provide a quick update on the legislative session, and note that 2025 rodeo tickets will go on sale on Monday, February 3rd.

Mayor Palmer highlights the Friends of Herriman Trails Committee, who was recognized by the City Council this week. We talk about the annual audit and two updates on the Herriman Rose Blvd./Main Street intersection and high-speed fiber-optic internet. Finally, a note on the City maximizing funds for park fertilization. 0:00 Start 0:40 Intro 2:32 Trails Committee recognized 4:56 City Manager recognized 5:57 Financial audit 7:26 Herriman Rose/Main Street 8:29 Fiber internet 13:57 Park fertilization 15:57 End

Mayor Palmer introduces the City's new resident water usage dashboard, talks more about the athletic complex idea and proposed land swaps, and we touch on the Yeti Hunt, Yeti Run registration, and an upcoming blood drive.

City Councilmember Hodges talks about the progressing idea of an athletic field complex in Herriman and what will/won't make it work. We talk about the upcoming annual Yeti Hunt (starts next week!), the new fire station, and the state legislative session. 0:00 Start 00:44 Intro 01:28 Yeti Hunt 03:23 Athletic Complex 09:32 Fire Station 103 11:58 Friends of Herriman presentation 14:29 Legislative session 17:20 Conclusion

Mayor Palmer highlights fun ways to enjoy the holiday season in Herriman, discusses a UTA bus line coming to the city, and shares updates on the opening of a major section of 6400 West. We answer a question about car seat safety inspections and throw a list of Christmas this-or-that and favorites (and least favorites) at the mayor.

We're catching up on two weeks of City happenings after missing last week's Herrimanology podcast. Mayor Palmer talks about the newly-approved future Commons at Herriman Towne Center business area, how roads will precede homes in Panorama and South Hills, the approval of hiring two new police officers and a capital projects bond, and we answer two resident questions.

Mayor Palmer gives updates on some transportation projects after a recent regional transportation meeting. We go over some reminders about snow removal, mark the calendar for some events coming up, and a few notes on Thanksgiving.

Mayor Palmer talks about a new 3,500-foot section of trail in Juniper Canyon, goes over the upcoming holiday activities in Herriman, and gives an update on a commercial development application by 13400 South and Mountain View Corridor.

City Councilmember Shields talks about developers' updated plans for Herriman's south hillside (Panorama, South Hills, and Rosecrest developments) and the benefits that the community will see as a result of this week's agreements. We also talk about a future project for 6000 West and a progressing idea for an athletic complex.

City Councilmember Hodges talks about what the City has done to increase water quality in your home and recaps the Senior Social. We also talk about Ice Ribbon reservations opening up on the City website, and we touch on a question about future east-west road connections in southeastern Herriman.

Royal Court Pickleball Club manager and head pro Scott Johnston highlights unique features and packages at the club that everyone can enjoy—regardless if you're a beginner, professional, or anywhere in between. Visit them just off Porter Rockwell Blvd. on the southeastern end of Herriman, near Mountain View Corridor.

Mayor Palmer describes the need for a water rate change (and notes that the City understands frustration with the price increase), an update on last night's City Council discussion about the future growth on the south mountainside, notes that 13800 South is now open, and we talk a bit about our go-to Halloween candy.

Mayor Palmer gives an update on the 13800 South opening timeline, a reminder about the increasing water rates approved earlier this year, a few items in preparing for winter, and some fun save-the-dates.

City Councilmember Hodges talks through significant updates from last week's City Council meeting, including a new park, an updated ordinance for accessory vehicle and RV storage, a review of Blackridge Reservoir operations this year, and a zoning change. We also answer a question about Juniper Crest Road.

Mayor Palmer discusses the upcoming long-term closure of 13400 South at Bangerter Highway. He also provides updates on 13800 South, the south hillside development, the Herriman Smiles exhibit happening in October, and the latest on Juniper Canyon.

Mayor Palmer talks about an upcoming fire station replacement project, the updated city hall room rental policy, Expedition Yeti (going on now), the Herriman Howl, the City's website domain change, and more. As always, send in any question and we'll answer it next time.

Mayor Palmer talks about a possible UTA bus line through parts of the city, an update on the future development along the south side of Mountain View Corridor in eastern Herriman, an early look at a new commercial business center on 13400 South, and a recap of the City Council's priorities discussion from last night's council meeting.

Mayor Palmer gives some details about the upcoming Children & Youth Theater shows, Expedition Yeti adventure, and the Herriman Howl. Plus, we recap the success of the recent volunteer trail digging event and talk about the upcoming City Council meeting discussion about the Panorama, Rosecrest, and South Hills developments.

City Councilmember Ohrn goes through highlights from the City Council meeting, including a draft plan for emergency response, rental policy and fees for rooms in the city hall, the ongoing conversation about RV storage, public involvement about the Herriman Rose Blvd./Main Street intersection, a brief update from the high-speed internet task force, and an update to the Mountainview Plaza commercial area.

Join Mayor Palmer on this week's Herrimanology as we celebrate the openings of Pizzeria 24, Jamba Juice, and A Lo Maracucho—new spots to enjoy some food in our growing city. Stay informed with the latest construction milestones, including the newly completed connections on 13200 South and 13800 South, and progress on 7300 West and 11800 South. Quick updates on our expanding trail network, and a chance to volunteer at tomorrow's trail digging event. And seniors can mark their calendars for next week's Bingo event!

City Councilmember Henderson recaps the latest Council meeting, covering key topics like a water infrastructure agreement for Herriman's southern hills, special event permits, the streetlight banner program, Planning Commission appointments, and the Wasatch Front Regional Council's transit study. Plus, a reminder to stay safe around stormwater infrastructure during heavy rainstorms.

City Councilmember Hodges highlights Olympic athletes with Herriman ties, gives updates on 13200 South and 11800 South construction projects, reminds us to drive extra cautiously with school starting soon, and a note about keeping storm drains clean with monsoonal thunderstorm season.

Mayor Palmer talks about the Olympic announcement and some thoughts on how Herriman could be involved, we talk introduce a new hillside trail, talk briefly about the July photo contest, and a brief note on safety vs. convenience when it comes to elementary school walking routes.

Mayor Palmer highlights a pair of new commercial sites approved by the Planning Commission and the Senior Pie-oneer Social, and we talk about the citywide parks and recreation photo contest and the recent helicopter emergency landing.

Councilmember Shields recaps the City Council meeting with an update to the City's economic development plan, recognizing D.A.R.E. essay contest winners and the Youth Council, an updated enforcement tool for after-hours construction noise, an update to the City's master water plans, and a note on Juniper Canyon's next trail phase.

We highlight an important City partner—the Herriman Emergency Center. Manager Brittni Clark talks through some of the vital services, educational classes, and key benefits of having a dedicated emergency department right in our community.

In this Herrimanology conversation, Crossing Guard Supervisor Bethany Zeyer, Assistant Coordinator Brittany Lovendahl, and Police Chief Troy Carr dive into the vital work of crossing guards. What they're responsible for, how exactly they keep children safe, and what they REALLY want drivers to know. Also, we're hiring for crossing guards right now! If it sounds like something you want to be a part of, go to herriman.org/apply.

Mayor Palmer gives a grateful shoutout to Unified Fire Authority crews for quickly jumping on a home-threatening field fire. We talk about fireworks laws and safety, an update on 13200 South (and 13400 South), and a quick note on who provides different public services.

In this week's Herrimanology, we ended up being on location at Fort Herriman Towne Days! Mayor Palmer talks about the event, as well as the rules about door-to-door salespersons, how the City Council advocates for residents in other government agency boards, and a few notes on current construction projects.

Mayor Palmer talks about a closure on 13400 South, the City budget's final approval, changes to commercial zoning rules, an update to the South Hills development agreement, and more items from a marathon City Council meeting!

Councilmember Hodges recaps the Rodeo (and his unique apparel), previews Fort Herriman Towne Days, gives props to the summer musical production, and describes why the City invests resources into these events.

Kiddie Academy owner Drashti Kaneria describes the unique educational childcare services that the Kiddie Academy brings to Herriman, as well as special security, dietary, and sanitizing measures to keep children safe. Visit the Kiddie Academy in the Anthem commercial center, just west of Mountain View Corridor and south of 11800 South. We'll feature a Herriman business every quarter on the Herrimanology podcast.

Mayor Palmer talks about the rodeo going on this weekend, congratulates high school graduates, reflects on a heavy week for our community, and discusses the City's capital improvement project list and budget.

Mayor Palmer talks about the City's budgeting principles, a recurring rodeo ticket scam issue, that Main Street is now paved and striped, June event pre-registration info, and we welcome four new businesses.