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Parks, Trails, & Recreation Projects 2023 Aug 24, 2023

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Parks & Recreation Director Rhett Ogden shares details about recent storm impacts on parks and trails and upcoming projects including a conservation garden, more pickleball courts, trail improvements and connections. Did someone say disc golf?

New Water Efficiency Standards Jul 11, 2023

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Although record snow has greatly improved drought conditions in Utah this year, Utah will always need to be concerned about drought. Draper City recently took an additional step in long-term planning for water conservation as the city council adopted changes to our landscaping requirements to make them more water-wise, including the adoption of Jordan Valley Water Conservancy District’s (JVWCD) standards for water efficiency. The City’s application of these new requirements and standards will be mainly focused on new development but with these changes come additional benefits for current residents and businesses who want to make the change to more water-efficient landscaping.

Cynthia Bee, Public Information Officer for Jordan Valley Water Conservancy District, and Jennifer Jastremsky, Community Development Director for Draper City join Mayor Walker to discuss these changes and benefits.

Draper's Legislative Representatives May 01, 2023

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Representatives for Draper in the Utah State Legislature, Senator Kirk Cullimore and Representative Jeff Stenquist recap items of interest to Draper residents from the 2023 legislative session, share requests or feedback they've received from constituents, and discuss long-term goals they feel are important for the state to address.

Flooding Mar 07, 2023

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With snow totals reaching levels not seen for 20 or more years, we look forward to the warmer temperatures of spring. But, all that snow melting too quickly can bring other concerns – particularly the potential for flooding.

Draper City Public Works Director/City Engineer Scott Cooley and Assistant City Manager Bret Millburn discuss the groundwater flooding that some residents experienced this winter, runoff flooding mitigation plans for spring, and tips to help prevent flooding at your property.

Community Events and Volunteers Jan 13, 2023

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Community involvement and belonging have great benefits for our health and wellbeing. Draper City offers a wonderful variety of recurring community events - from the Easter Egg Hunt to the Haunted Trail, fun times are just around the corner. Community Events Manager David Wilks and Chief of Staff Kellie Challburg give a preview of events for 2023 and discuss how residents can get involved behind-the-scenes. Other volunteer opportunities are available on one of the City's commissions or committees.

Parks, Trails, and Recreation Committee Dec 07, 2022

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Collaboration between city officials, community volunteers, and partnerships with Salt Lake County and other entities led to Draper City preserving 6,495 acres of public open space, including 147 miles of trails and 45 parks. The City's Parks, Trails, and Recreation Committee is comprised of volunteers who work with City staff to recommend and monitor the establishment of facilities, programs and policies to meet the recreational and aesthetic goals of the residents of Draper.

Resident Jamie Pogue, chair of the Parks, Trails, and Recreation Committee and longtime City employee Brad Jensen, Parks Projects Manager, join Mayor Walker to discuss the history and future of recreational open space in Draper City.

Learn more about Draper City Trails and Open Space
Learn more about The Point
Learn more about the Parks, Trails, and Recreation Committee
Learn more about Corner Canyon Trails Foundation

D.A.R.E. Program Sep 02, 2022

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Draper Police Detective Adam Neff discusses his current role as a D.A.R.E. instructor and school police officer, including the program's evolution since its inception in 1983, how parents and community members can provide support, and the biggest concerns kids are dealing with now.

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Tree Committee Aug 24, 2022

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Draper City Tree Committee Chair Dave Cloward and Vice-Chair Michelle Coker discuss how to keep trees healthy, especially during extreme drought, the right types of trees to plant, the benefits of trees in a community, conservation-friendly landscaping and rebate programs, and Mayor Walker's own Flip Your Strip experience.

Learn more about the Draper City Tree Committee.
Learn more about Draper City Tree Committee resources and classes for Draper residents.
Learn more about Localscapes for landscape design ideas, resources and classes.
Learn more about Utah Water Savers for water conservation programs and rebates.
Submit a volunteer interest application for Draper City committees and commissions.

Fireworks and Fire Safety 2022 Jun 28, 2022

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Draper City Fire Marshal Don Buckley discusses fireworks restrictions for 2022, high fire danger due to extreme drought statewide, tips for home fire safety, and the Home Entry Lockbox Loaner Program (HELLP) which assists residents who may not be able to get to the door when first responders arrive in a medical emergency.

Visit our website to view the interactive fireworks restriction map.

Water Outlook 2022 Jun 22, 2022

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Steve Cunningham, Assistant General Manager, WaterPro, Alan Packard, Assistant General Manger and Chief Engineer, Jordan Valley Water Conservancy District, and Brien Maxfield, Senior Engineering Manager, Draper City Public Works, return to the podcast to discuss the continuing severe drought in Utah, current water supply and management, long-term planning to ensure adequate water supply, conservation efforts and tips, and the results of WaterPro's flouride survey.

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