The Folsom Trail project has been in the works for over two decades and is finally starting to take shape through the leadership of the Fairpark Community Council based on feedback from residents like you! Located between 500 W and the Jordan River, and between North Temple and 200 S, this area used to be […]
The school year is well under way and the first quarter has ended. After countless meetings, lack of progress despite numerous interventions, and lots of testing, your child has been classified with a disability. You have so many questions! There are various plans for students with disabilities in the educational setting – IEP or 504? […]
May your holidays be bright, safe and warm!
Each year the November/December Fairpark Community Council meeting is combined due to the Holiday season. There is no meeting in November and an early December meeting is held along with a community potluck. This meeting will also be an opportunity to be involved in a discussion about goals and initiatives for the Fairpark Community Council […]
Reduce Fear This Halloween One of our favorite times of year in Fairpark is Halloween. Often a fun-filled time for children, however, there are many dangers associated with the holiday unrelated to ghouls, goblins and witches. Parents should take the necessary Halloween safety precautions to make sure their children remain safe while still having fun. […]
Pedal in the City is a new column to promote and educate everything about bicycling in Salt Lake City. Increasing numbers of Salt Lake City residents are using pedal power to commute and recreate. Not only is it good exercise, it is environmentally responsible. This month’s column is dedicated to providing resources for people who […]
Every two years the Fairpark Community Council elects new Board members (see the Fairpark Community Council Bylaws) . At the April 23rd meeting, a new slate was voted in. A huge thanks goes to Steve Johnson, outgoing Chair, for his tireless work for the good of the community in that capacity. Here are the Board members for […]
The experimental planting of two kinds of Kale, Spinach, Lettuce, Onions and Peas that were planted February 15th are up and growing. They didn’t get frozen and are fairly well advanced for this early. But now it is almost getting late for planting peas and greens. I plan to plant another area of them on […]
Schools, Individuals and other organizations all over Utah participated in the Great Utah Shakeout in April. The official date was April 16th when, at 10:15am, schools and businesses “ducked and covered” for one minute. Events are being held all during April. The event is part of the larger The Great Shakeout (http://www.shakeout.org/). Utah’s website with The Great Shakeout […]
by Steve Johnson When the Monarchs fluttered away from the deal with the Utah State Fair to build a soccer stadium, many Fairpark Community residents felt that the Utah Fairpark was, again, at risk. While a soccer stadium was not everyone’s ideal, people recognized that the Fairpark had to increase its financial stabilityty. The soccer […]
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This ordinance applies to all businesses and residents.
The ordinance requires snow to be removed from the whole width of your sidewalk and includes ADA ramps which go out to the street.
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