June 2016 Newsletter

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IVINS CITY NEWS
VOLUME 15 ISSUE 6
Ivins City News
VOLUME 15 ISSUE 6
DOG ON IT
Chris Hart, Mayor
I grew up around dogs and
have loved them since I was a
kid. Our family mutt roamed
the neighborhood as did the
rest of them and when I mowed
the lawn I could tell that our yard like our
neighbor's was a pooches public restroom. The
only bad experiences with dogs that I can remember was Wallace's Pomeranian trying to
bite off one of my fingers and once in fourth
grade while walking home from Wilson Elementary past the home of the meanest sounding dog in the world I mockingly “barked”
back and he broke his tether and took chase to
kill me. I ran at hyper-speed the two miles to
home without stopping or looking back once.
I’m sure I was fueled by the biggest dose of
adrenaline I think I ever auto-injected. After
two or three hundred feet I suspect the dog
chuckled under his snarls & growls, turned
around and laughed his way home.
As a young man German Shepherds became
my breed of choice and my family had a series
of them over the years with only a couple of
non shepherds mixed in along the way. They
were remarkable animals, smart, loving and
protective. They'd ride beside me on the passenger seat of my truck or occasionally in the
back which they much preferred. They were so
gentle even with my children when they pulled
their hair, ears and tails that it was touching to
watch. I couldn't imagine them hurting anyone
because they were so under control in our
home environment. Then one day a friend of
mine stopped by to drop off something and as I
walked to our driveway “Tank” rushed from
the back yard and ferociously lunged at his
neck. I was stunned. He acted like a wolf trying to take down his prey. I was able to pull
him off but it left a permanent impression on
me and no doubt a life-long fear of big dogs in
my friend.
Perhaps we all tend to think a little like I did
about our canine friends. We regard them as
harmless and non-threatening to anyone and
because we love them so much we're probably
guilty of thinking everybody else feels the
same way about them. We're likely to believe
that because we're fine with the way they act
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others aren't bothered by their probing noses,
slobbering jowls or persistent barking. In reality however other people most likely are bothered. As a health & safety issue most little children and more than a few adults are terrified
when a strange dog on the loose approaches
them. Those who keep their own dogs on a
leash have no idea what to expect when a
strange dog running free approaches them.
Instincts often take over and scuffle ensues
with the leash holder caught in the middle of
the melee. Hard as it is to accept most people
simply don't appreciate some of the things that
unfamiliar dogs do, don't do or especially doo
doo. Dog feces are unwelcome additions to any
environment and down-right offensive when
left in public places by thoughtless owners who
fail to clean them up.
Thus we’ve seen the establishment of leash laws and “pick
up the poop” policies nearly
everywhere. We have both by
the way. No dog is allowed in
public in Ivins without a leash. It's an ordinance that's been frequently and flagrantly violated to the extent that a handful of dog owners
have become irate and even threatening when
reminded of it. Old habits die hard and when it
comes to the way we treat our dogs it seems
especially true. I empathize by the way. It was
hard for me to restrain my dogs after they'd
been allowed to run free but after the incident I
mentioned earlier and my all time favorite being hit and killed by a car I did it anyway. I
encourage you who've resisted till now to do
the same. With our new Fire Lake Park opening at Ivins Reservoir enforcement of the leash
law will be dramatically stepped up. It will get
expensive for those who fail to restrain their
dogs in public places, especially in our parks.
The quickest and surest way for our new swimming hole to be shut down by the health department will be for dogs to be allowed in or
near the lagoon. We've gone to great lengths to
create a fun, safe, and clean family friendly
place for our residents to enjoy as they swim
and soak up the sun on the new sandy beaches
that have been created around the lagoon and it
would be unacceptable to lose the use of it due
to a few unconcerned dog owners.
Nearly every dog owner I know in the city is
law abiding and responsible. I see so many of
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INSIDE THIS ISSUE
Dog on It
Cover
June Agenda Items
2
Ivins Reservoir
2
Water Conservation
3
Newsletter Changes
3
School Updates
3
Pet Corner
4-5
Parks and Recreation
5-6
Meeting Schedule
5:30 PM
Planning Commission
June 14, 2016
City Council
June 2, 2016
June 16, 2016
Post Office
Main Branch/New Service
Santa Clara:
628-2112
Satellite Post Office
Ivins:
628-1381
Utility Payment Drop Box
Ivins City Office
(North side of building)
Ivins Satellite Post Office
PHONE NUMBERS
City Hall
628-0606
Animal Services
628-1049
Building/Zoning
634-9753
Justice Court
634-5728
Parks & Rec.
634-0689
Police Dispatch
634-5730
SCI Public Safety (Ivins)
674-5503
SCI Public Safety
(Santa Clara)
652-1122
Public Works
634-0689
Utilities
628-0606
Emergencies
911
Anonymous Tip Hotline
673-8488
Website: www.ivins.com
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you out walking your dogs and cleaning up after them when
nature calls. Thank you so much for being respectful of the
safety and enjoyment of others. We want you and your dogs to
enjoy our parks and trails. With a little cooperation it can remain a pleasant experience for those who wish to share it with
their canine companions and others around them who do not.
We actually have a dog park of sorts where your dogs can run
free located at approximately 800 North on 600 West. Turning
West off of 400 West at 450 North proceed to 600 West (the
next intersecting road ) then turn right heading north and travel
about 4 blocks until you see the fenced in dog park. Be advised
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when you leave you will be on dirt
roads once you turn off of 400
West. It's a little rustic but many
enjoy it anyway and we do have
long range plans to build a larger
more refined park for dogs in the
future. For now however if you
don't have a leash please pick one up or dust the old one off and
for everyone’s sake please keep your dog on it when you're out
in public.
JUNE AGENDA ITEMS
The following are some of the topics that may be discussed at the June Planning Commission
and City Council meetings. This is not a complete list and the complete agendas will be posted
on the website www.ivins.com 5 to 7 days prior to the meetings. Agendas may be amended up
to 24 hours prior to a meeting. Check the website the day before the scheduled meeting for the
final agenda items to be discussed. If you have questions regarding any of the agenda items,
please call or e-mail Kevin Rudd at 435-634-9753 or [email protected] for Planning Commission questions, and Kari Jimenez at 435-628-0606 or [email protected] for City Council
questions. Meetings begin at 5:30 p.m.
Planning Commission June 14, 2016
 Possible public hearing regarding a proposed Land Use Map amendment to allow an RV Resort as an approved use
 Discussion & possible recommendation for a proposed Land Use amendment to allow an RV Resort as an approved use
 Possible public hearing regarding proposed Zoning Map & Zoning District text amendment & for an RV Resort
 Discussion & possible recommendation for a proposed Zoning Map & Zoning District text amendment for an RV Resort
City Council June 2, 2016
 Public Hearing on a Preliminary Plan with Subdivision Enhancement Overlay (SEO) for Shadow Canyons of Ivins Phase
3, located at approximately 500 S Main Street Ivins.
 Discuss & consider approval of a Preliminary Plan with Subdivision Enhancement Overlay (SEO) for Shadow Canyons of
Ivins Phase 3
 Discuss & consider approval of Resolution amending the budgets to complete FYE 2016 and adopting the final budgets
for FYE 2017
 Discuss & consider approval of amended Development Agreement for Rocky Vista University to include student housing
City Council June 16, 2016
Possible discussion & approval of a Resolution approving the Certified Property Tax Rate for Calendar Year 2016
IVINS RESERVOIR
NAMING CONTEST
Thank you for your suggestions to
nickname Ivins Reservoir. There were
over a dozen very thoughtful and creative ideas proposed any one of which
would have worked well. The majority
of responses requested that we leave
the name alone or defer to the one
recommended by the Shivwits Band
who are one of our partners in the current project. The City Council decided
to adopt both of those ideas officially
naming the new recreation area Fire
Lake Park at Ivins Reservoir.
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LET’S CONSERVE MORE WATER
Charles Gillette P.E., Public Works Director/City Engineer
Last month I wrote an article regarding the conservation of water in our outdoor irrigation
and again strongly recommend that you take advantage of having an irrigation specialist
come to your home and check the efficiency of your irrigation system.
I want to continue that discussion with this article. I found some very useful information
at www.conservewater.utah.gov, which runs the “Slow the Flow, Save H2O” program. I
think everyone should spend a few minutes there as they consider adjusting their irrigation
timers as the weather starts to warm up.
If you really want to dial in the exact amount of water your grass needs on a weekly basis
you can come to this website and it will tell you based on real St George City weather
data how much water a typical grass has used through evapotranspiration or ET in the past
7 days versus the amount of precipitation that has occurred and how much additional irrigation is required to keep it healthy.
I also found a basic lawn watering guide from the Slow the Flow public information group
that gives a loose recommendation for watering in Southern Utah. I am going to reprint
that guide here. Please take a look at this, maybe cut it out and paste it next to your water
timer to help you have a starting point for knowing how often and how long you need to
water to keep your lawn healthy.
Month
Water Frequency
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
No irrigation recommended
No irrigation recommended
1 watering every 7 days
1 watering every 5 days
1 watering every 4 days
1 watering every 3 days
1 watering every 3 days
1 watering every 3 days
1 watering every 5 days
1 watering every 7 days
1 watering every 10 days
No irrigation recommend
Each “watering” is a 5/8-inch depth application, which for a typical sprinkling system is
approximately 27 minutes. If you get too much water running off your lawn when running
the system for that long, consider setting the timer to run at 3 cycles, 9 minutes each, 3040 minutes apart to give your lawn more time to soak in.
NEWSLETTER DELIVERY
CHANGES
Beginning July 1st, the newsletter will no longer be
mailed with your utility bill. It will be provided
electronically on our website at www.ivins.com. If
you already receive the newsletter electronically
with your utility bill, nothing will change. To have
the newsletter emailed to you, you can subscribe
on the website and it will be emailed to you at the
beginning of the month. If you would like to continue receiving a paper newsletter, please
contact us to be placed on a mailing list.
Vista School
As we wrap up the
school year at Vista
School, we want to
once again thank
the community for
a wonderful year.
We would also like
to congratulate Vista's 4 students who
won top awards at the Inspirations
State Competition, and to Lilly Mae
Stover who won the State Arbor Day
Poster contest for the 2nd time!
Thank you to our 7th-8th grade students and to Vista's Environmental
Club who spent time this year planning the school's garden. We are so
excited for this addition to our school
next year.
Thank you to local glass artist, Cheryl
Collins who enthusiastically offered
her creative design and labor for the
artwork that is now in front of
Vista. She created a beautiful landscape and colorful deco art piece that
is sandwiched between two pieces of
tempered glass. If you look close, you
will find some wonderful details and
creative meanings.
If you need information about Vista
during the summer months, including
information about our summer conservatory classes, please email [email protected].
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ARE YOU READY FOR
SUMMER?
PET CORNER
Rocky Mountain Power
Linda Elwell, Friends of Ivins Animal Shelter
Is your business ready for
summer? With summer
fast approaching, now is
the time to make sure your
cooling equipment is ready for the
hot days ahead. Keeping your business at the ideal temperature provides
customer comfort, reduces downtime
and improves employee productivity
during hot weather.
Here are just some of the ways to
make sure your business keeps its
cool:
1.
Have a qualified professional
perform an annual tune-up on
your cooling system so it runs at
its optimal energy efficiency
settings. Proactive steps and
small repairs can help to prevent
system failures.
2.
Take time to adjust thermostats
and lighting controls to align
with the changing season.
3.
Next time you need to purchase
new cooling equipment, upgrade
to high efficiency to enhance
your work environment, while
saving energy and money. Before you upgrade equipment, be
sure to check out Rocky Mountain Power’s wattsmart® Business
program for cash incentives.
4.
Take advantage of the sun and
enroll in Rocky Mountain
Power’s Subscriber Solar program.
If you need help, the energy company’s no-cost online Business Solutions Toolkit gives you access to expert advice, calculators and articles to
help you make informed decisions
about cooling your business. Find
more information at rockymountainpower.net/toolkit.
You also can call Rocky Mountain
Power’s Business Solutions team toll
free at 1-866-870-3419 for help with
billing questions, work requests and
more.
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Greetings from Friends of Ivins Animal Shelter
More exciting news to celebrate in our 10th year of serving the homeless pets: FIAS has a
new partner. Red Mountain Resort & Spa is carrying a new line of active wear, Binka.
Jessica O’Doski, Designer & CEO of Binka is an animal lover and will donate 10% of
each order placed by Red Mountain to FIAS. Please stop by and check out the active wear
and remember each purchase will help the homeless pets in the Ivins Animal Shelter &
Adoption Center. FIAS has already received our first check.
The winners of the FIAS Adopt a Pet Drawing in April are Mika Peterson who adopted
Duke and Kyra Baril who adopted Bryan. Congratulations to our winners and thank you
for adopting a homeless pet from our shelter. We know Duke and Bryan will bring much
joy and happiness to your homes. FIAS hopes everyone enjoys the prize bags. A special
thank you to McKenzie Hansen for donating a free dog grooming and Brian Plait owner
of Hungry Howie’s for donating free pizza coupons. FIAS provided the new pet supplies.
Our “Wish for the Month” is Purina Kitten/Cat Chow, Purina Puppy Chow and
scoopable litter. We continue to have a full shelter and your support of the
“Wish for the Month” program helps FIAS provide quality food and maintain a
regular diet for the homeless pets. This program was suggested to FIAS by a
caring Ivins resident a long time ago and it has proved to be so helpful through the years.
Thank you Sarah Atkin for caring!
Another reminder to be cautious during this hot season, giving your pet(s) special attention and care. They are counting on you to provide for their needs so they do not develop
life threating symptoms from the heat. It only takes a few minutes for a pet to suffer in
extreme temperatures. Please remember the homeless pets as you do your summer shopping. Don’t forget to Smile for FIAS. We also appreciate posts on our Facebook page
when you Smile for FIAS. The information for AmazonSmile is below.
FIAS still has appointments available for the FIAS Low Cost Spay/Neuter Clinic. Our
veterinarian will not spay/neuter pets less than six months of age. Please email FIAS for
more information.
CONTACT INFORMATION: FIAS 435-673-1718 or [email protected]
Friends of Ivins Animal Shelter Facebook & Petfinder.com
AmazonSmile: http://smile.amazon.com/ch/20-5845937
INKAS - Ivins No Kill Animal Supporters
Sara Dupre, Secretary
There are not many things that are free these days. However at the Ivins Animal Shelter
two older cats are waiting for their forever homes and the adoption fees have been waived!
As you may know having a cat is a healthy thing! They help lower blood pressure, provide
companionship, give you someone to love, and are a constant source of entertainment!
Peaches’ picture makes her look sad and she probably is. She’s
waiting for her forever home where she can sit with you and
keep you company. She would be so happy to have a real home
and to know she is worthy to feel loved. Her shelter mate is Dolly a flame point tortie. She is 8 years old and a very sweet, quiet
cat. If you know of a senior or someone who is home alone one
of these cats would make a perfect companion. For more information please contact the
Ivins Animal Shelter at 435-628-1049.
INKAS wishes to give a big THANK YOU! to the Social Action Group for their generous
donation to INKAS in remembrance of our good friend and supporter Barbara Rusick,
former director and treasurer of INKAS.
A big THANK YOU! to the Ivins Shelter team and the wonderful volunteers at the shelter
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for helping “Bonnie” get to Best Friends. Bonnie is a young lovable Lab/Pit mix who came to
the shelter with extremely bad hips. Bonnie made the trip to Best Friends at the beginning of
May and after a tearful farewell Bonnie walked into Best Friends where she will get the special
medical care she needs and will no doubt find her forever home. A very special Thank You! to
Lois for never giving up!
For information about INKAS please contact us at [email protected] or check us out on
Facebook.
PETS OF THE MONTH
Freckles is a handsome orange
Tabby. He is approximately 4
years old and weighs 7 pounds.
Freckles has a sweet personality
and enjoys life. As you can tell
from his picture he has a cute
face. He would be a great family member or
BFF for a single person. Sometimes older
cats are overlooked in the shelter but they
make great pets. Freckles is waiting on YOU
to rescue him from the shelter. He will be
your new BFF.
Abby was adopted from the
Ivins Animal Shelter & Adoption Center and she is back because her family could not keep
her. It was not Abby’s fault.
She is a beautiful Calico and is
only a year old. Abby is a small
cat with a very sweet personality, as you can
tell by her picture. Abby is good with kids
and loves to play.
are featured throughout the year. Please call
the shelter for more information.
ATTENTION: Best Fr iends in par tner ship with FIAS is sponsoring a National Feline Adoption Promotion June 1 – 30, 2016.
The adoption fee for all kittens and cats in the
shelter will be ONLY $10. Don’t miss this
great opportunity of giving a special gift of
love and joy on Father’s Day to that special
dad, grandpa, brother, uncle, cousin or special
friend. Our feline friends are waiting on YOU
to rescue them because they deserve a second
chance at a happily ever after tale of love and
happiness.
Where to Meet the Pets:
Ivins Animal Shelter and Adoption Center
474 North 200 West, Ivins, 435-628-1049
Hours: Monday & Fr iday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:00
p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday, 8:00
a.m. - 5:00 p.m.; Saturday, 8:00 a.m. to 3:00
p.m.
Adoption Fee: The adoption fee at the
Ivins Animal Shelter and Adoption Center is
$25 for cats. However, special reduced fees
Streetlight Not
Working?
To report a streetlight outage
please contact the Public
Works department at 435-6340689. We will report it to
Rocky
Mountain Power.
Upcoming
Dumpster Date
This month’s dumpster date
will be held on:
Saturday, June 11th
Dumpsters are located just east
of the cemetery. They are
available on a first come first
serve basis beginning at 8:00
a.m. and close by 3:00 p.m. or
once full.
IVINS CITY PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT
Benny Sorensen, Parks & Recreation Department
Summer is here! School is
out and people are outside
playing in the hot Southern
Utah sun! This is the time
of year that people really
like to use the pavilions in the parks because
it is a shady spot. If you are planning to use
one of the pavilions for an activity it is a very
good idea to plan ahead and come into the
Parks & Recreation office and reserve it, or
you can make a park reservation on line at
www.ivins.com. There is currently no charge
for smaller groups to use a pavilion, but taking the time to make the reservation will secure the use of the pavilion for your group. If
you make a reservation on line, please remember that your reservation is not complete
until it has been approved through the Parks
& Recreation office. We ask that you keep
the reservation receipt with you just in case
someone else is using the pavilion when you
arrive.
As you are out in the parks and on the trails
please let us know if you discover any problems and report them as soon as you can so
that we can get them taken care of quickly. If
you witness or discover vandalism, please
contact the Public Safety Department as soon
as you can.
While spending time with you children or
grandchildren this summer, you will want to
keep them safe while providing fun outdoor
experiences. Did you know that overexposure to the sun can pose serious health
effects, especially in children? You can take
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Recycling Days
June 13
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several simple actions to protect children—and yourself.
Flag Football Registration - For ages 6 to 12
Do not Burn. Five or mor e sunbur ns can double your
chance of getting skin cancer.
When: Starting on May15, 2016 you can register on line!
Beginning July 1st, registration can be done from 8:00 a.m.
until 5:00 p.m. at the Ivins City Offices, 55 North Main
Registration ends: August 15, 2016
Registration Fee: $26
Season begins: The week of September 5, 2016 - Games
will be played on weekday evenings
The age divisions for this league will be as follows:
Ages - 6 to 8 Coed (Mondays & Wednesdays)
Ages - 9 to 12 Coed (Tuesdays & Thursdays)
Ages determined as of October 31, 2016
When the UV Index is “High,” “Very High,” or
“Extreme”:
Limit outdoor activities between 10 am and 4 pm, when
the sun is most intense.
Seek shade. When possible, conduct activities in a shaded
area. Rotate players to allow breaks in the shade.
Generously apply sunscreen. Twenty minutes befor e going outside, liberally apply a broad-spectrum sunscreen with
a Sun Protection Factor (SPF) of at least 15. Reapply every
two hours or after swimming or sweating.
Hats and sunglasses. Encour age kids to find a hat they
like and wear it. Wide brim hats offer the most sun protection. Teach kids to wear sunglasses with 99 to 100 percent
UV-A and UV-B protection.
Encourage t-shirts or full-length clothing instead of tank
tops.
To find the UV index… visit EPA’s UV index web page at
www.epa.gov/sunwise/uvindex.html . You can search by zip
code for our local UV index or you can check local newspapers or listen to local radio and TV weather forecasts.
FITNESS CLASSES (UNITY Park Recreation
Room, approximately 350 S and 300 W)
FIIT Camp fitness class
Classes are Mondays and Wednesdays, from 6:30 to
7:30 p.m. Single class: $5; 10 classes: $40
This class is for everyone, whether you are new to
exercise or you’re an experienced fitness buff. All
movements can be modified to your level of fitness and can
remain low impact. Bring your water bottle, towel and mat
(optional).
Gentle Yoga - by Kim Nally
Tuesday, 8:00 to 9:00 a.m.
Thursday, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Single class: $6.00; 4 classes: $23.00;
8 classes - $40.00
Come join us and learn what yoga can do for you! You can
now register online at www.ivins.com - click on Parks and
Recreation tab at top.
Yoga Flow - by Debbie Bannon
Basic Yoga knowledge required. Classes ar e Tuesdays,
6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Single Class: $5.00; 4 Classes: $18.00;
8 Classes: $32.00. You can now register online at
www.ivins.com - click on Parks and Recreation tab at top.
Table Tennis/Ping Pong Club (Ages 18
and up)
Held Saturdays, 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. at For more
information, contact Dan Brown at 425-830-6239.
Family Movies in the Park
Friday evenings beginning August 5 and continuing until August 26, the Ivins City Park
baseball field will again become an outdoor movie theater.
We will be showing family features and it is free. Start time
is approximately 8:30 p.m. (or when it is dark enough). If
you have a movie that you think would be appropriate to
show in the park, or if you have a business and would like to
help sponsor one of our movies, please contact the Parks &
Recreation office.
Heritage Days – September 16 & 17
We are looking ahead to our Heritage Days
Celebration! This year there will be the
Mayors Walk, Movie in the Park, parade,
food, games, entertainment, heritage displays, Soap Box Derby and more!
If you would like to get involved as a sponsor or volunteer,
please let us know.