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Ivins City News

INSIDE THIS ISSUE

MEETING SCHEDULE 5:30 p.m. (Ivins City Hall, 55 N Main St.) Planning Commission December 5, 2017 December 19, 2017 City Council December 7, 2017 December 21, 2017 Post Office Main Branch/New Service Santa Clara: 628-2112 Satellite Post Office Ivins: 628-1381

Utility Payment Drop Box Ivins City Office: 55 N Main (Northwest Side of Building) Ivins Satellite Post Office 555 S 200 E 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

A Banner Year Cover

December Agenda

Items

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What’s Going On 3

School Updates 3

Parks & Recreation 3-4

Pet Corner 4-5

A BANNER YEAR Chris Hart, Mayor

2017 has been an eventful year in Ivins.

Rocky Vista University College of Osteopathic Medicine opened its doors to its inaugural class in July.

Many of the students have become our neigh-bors and we certainly welcome them as our friends. With a nearly impossible curriculum to digest we see them mostly through the windows of the study rooms lining the front of the build-ing. However the students took time to partici-pate in our Heritage Days Parade and had a booth in the park where they offered blood pres-sure screenings and friendly conversation. I've had the privilege of addressing the student body on two occasions and have thoroughly enjoyed meeting them. They are a remarkable group of mostly younger graduate students, some here alone and some with families, all of them con-sumed by their studies preparing for the relent-less barrage of lectures and tests they face each week.

The school held two open houses allowing us and others to see the remarkable facility that they built in record time. The modern architec-ture manifest on the building's exterior carries to its interior providing interesting open spaces and spacious lecture halls, labs and classrooms. RVU students are receiving highly advanced training aided by cutting edge technologies that further enhance their educational experience. The students I have talked to feel that they made a good choice to come here and are growing to love our community.

Another exciting new landmark opened its doors this year in Kayen-ta this fall. The new Cen-ter for the Arts in Kayen-

ta is a remarkable new “black box” theater com-plex located in the heart of the Kayenta Art Vil-lage. It has been a labor of love and sacrifice on the part of the developer, the residents of Kayen-ta and many other outside supporters for over four years. Built almost exclusively using pri-

vate donations it is a tribute to the love of the arts that prevails in our city. The donor list is long and the generosity shown by many is sub-stantial. I want to thank personally all those who have worked so hard to make this lovely addi-tion to our community possible lead by the Kayenta Arts Foundation volunteers. Bravo!!!

The new Center for the Arts will feature a varie-ty of theatrical presentations, concerts, dance performances, lectures, documentary films and other presentations and public events in its inti-mate theater setting. Its first several events have been very successful selling out all available seats. To find out about their upcoming schedule of performances look online at www.kayentaarts.com. An Intimate Evening with Kurt Bestor is on the horizon along with a variety of other concerts and performances. The new Center for the Arts is still in need of addi-tional lighting, sound and projection equipment, so those of you so inclined still have an oppor-tunity to show your support through donations that can also be transacted on their website.

Also this year Tuacahn com-pleted its long list of capital improvement projects includ-ing their expanded gift shop,

additional rehearsal areas & classrooms, tech-nical upgrades in sound and lighting, new thea-ter seating and a variety of smaller projects. A new outdoor rehearsal stage was added near the main stage that is also being used for the first time this winter as a synthetic ice rink. These improvements have greatly enhanced Tuacahn's ability to prepare for their summer season and have improved the quality of their productions and concerts.

2017 is also the year Mrs. Ivins Brittany Hollinshead became Mrs. Utah and competed in the Mrs. America Pageant. My wife and I were in attendance and watched Brittany represent our City and State so incredi-bly well. This year has provided her with a great opportunities to fulfill her competition platform that being to increase awareness and understand-ing of Dysautonomia, a debilitating disease that she has suffered with for ten years and that many others suffer with often undiagnosed.

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DECEMBER AGENDA ITEMS

The following are some of the topics that may be discussed at the December Planning Commis-sion and City Council meetings. This is not a complete list and the complete agendas will be post-ed 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 Mike Rodriguez at 435-634-9753 or mrodriguez@ivins.com for Planning Commis-sion questions or Kari Jimenez for City Council questions: 435-628-0606 ext. 705 or kjimenez@ivins.com.

I'd also like to thank our City Staff for another year of excellent service to our residents. These men and women who serve you in so many different ways are skilled and dedicated individuals who take great pride in their efforts to make life better for us all. And, since this month marks the end of

eight years of service as your Mayor I thank you for your sup-port and for your individual efforts to make Ivins a better place. I wish you all a joyous holiday season and a healthy & prosper-ous year ahead.

Planning Commission December 5, 2017

• Public hearing, discussion & consideration of proposed amendments to Transportation Master Plan

• Public hearing, discussion & consideration of proposed Zoning Map amendment from Mobile Home Zoning District (MH) to Single Family Residential, 10,000 sq. ft. lot minimum (R-1-10) within blocks of 200 North to 400 North and between 200 West and 200 East

• Public hearing, discussion & consideration of proposed Zoning Map amendment from Single Family Residential, 5,000 sq. ft. lot minimum (R-1-5) to Multi-Family Residential (RM) at approximately 560 South and 150 East

• Continued discussion of proposed text amendments regarding RV parking and carports

• Discuss & consider Preliminary Plan for Westbrook Townhomes located at 200 West and 200 South Planning Commission December 19, 2017

• Discuss & consider approval of Final Plat for Westbrook Townhomes located at 200 West and 200 South City Council December 7, 2017

• Public hearing, discussion & consideration of proposed Preliminary Plan and Subdivision Enhancement Overlay for Haven at Heritage Acres Subdivision at 400 West and 400 South

• Discuss & consider proposed Preliminary Plan for Best Acres Twin Homes at 200 South between 100 West and 200 West

• Discuss & consider proposed Preliminary Plan for Red Desert Subdivision located at approximately 400 East to 600 East and 350 North to 400 North

• Discuss & consider proposed Preliminary Plan for Westbrook Townhomes located at approximately 200 South and 200 West

• Discuss and consider adopting recommended guidelines for Defensible Space City Council December 21, 2017

• Possible public hearing, discussion & consideration of proposed zoning text amendments re: RV parking & carports

• Possible public hearing, discussion & consideration of proposed amendments to Transportation Master Plan

• Possible public hearing, discussion & consideration of proposed Zoning Map amendment from R-1-5 to RM at approximate-ly 560 South and 150 East

• Possible public hearing, discussion & consideration of proposed Zoning Map amendment from Mobile Home Zoning Dis-trict (MH) to Single Family Residential, 10,000 sq. ft. lot minimum (R-1-10) within blocks of 200 North to 400 North and between 200 West and 200 East

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Vista School Mr. Gibbs, Principal

The holiday season is upon us! Vista stu-dents are improving their talents in orches-tra, band, percussion, dance, choir and thea-tre. Come join us for our holiday spectacu-lar, The Polar Express, on Friday, Dec 8 and Saturday, Dec 9, at 6:00 p.m. Tickets are available at www.vistautah.com.

Tickets are also on sale for the spring musi-cal, Thoroughly Modern Millie, which will be March 1-10.

1st grade students will perform on Tuesday, Dec 12th, 2nd grade on Wednesday, Dec 13th, and 3rd grade on Thursday, Dec 14th, all at 6:00 p.m.

This month our academic class projects in-clude a landform fair for 5th grade science students.

The last day of school before winter break will be Wednesday, Dec 20th, which is a minimum day and the day to wear pajamas! School resumes on Wed. Jan 3.

Red Mountain Elementary Amy Mitchell, Principal Red Mountain Elementary had 45 students compete in the DSU Code Competition last month. One of the RMES code teams took first place in the rookie division!

This month Ivins City is sponsoring a hot chocolate and photo with Santa event for our kindergarten students. Thank you Ivins City!

We also appreciate the new shoe donation from RVU. Thank you so much for your kindness.

We would like to wish the Ivins community a safe and happy holiday season. Thank you for all of the support you give to Red Moun-tain Elementary!

Ivins Soccer Ivins Soccer Spring 2018 season is just around the corner! Registration for the 2018 Season will be available online at www.ivinssoccer.com beginning Monday January 1st, 2018. Regular Registration will be open from January 1st - February 3rd and LATE REGISTRATION will be February 4th

- 9th.

In-person registration can be done in the recreation building at UNITY Park (located behind the tennis courts) on the following 4 nights:

Thursday, January 18th 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.

Tuesday, January 23rd 8:00 - 9:30 p.m.

Thursday, January 25th 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.

Tuesday, January 30th 8:00 - 9:30 p.m.

For more information please visit www.ivinssoccer.com or call 435-673-2372.

FITNESS CLASSES (UNITY Park Recreation Room approx. 400 S 300 W) - Register online at www.ivins.com or 55 N Main (City Hall) Yoga Tuesdays 8:00 to 9:00 a.m. is Gentle Yoga Thursdays 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. is Gentle Yoga Single Class - $6.00 4 Classes - $23.00 8 Classes - $40.00 Taught by Kim Nally

Yoga Flow Learn how to move your body and breathe efficiently and effectively as you develop strength, balance, and flexibility. Come release unnecessary tension and stress through a variation of poses, breath work, and deep stretches. Geared for ALL levels, Tuesday 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. Single Class: $5.00 4 Classes: $18.00 Taught by Heidi Donio

Kayenta Debris Basins: Construction on this pro-ject began in early November. Construction on the box culvert that was installed on HWY 91 is com-plete, and work on the debris basins has begun. It is anticipated that construction will be completed in March of 2018

Storm Drain Improvements: The City is coordinating the design of multiple storm drain projects on the west side of Ivins that will mitigate and reduce risk for flooding. The projects are currently under design with plans to be in place prior to the monsoon season next year

Benny Sorensen, Parks Director

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PARKS & RECREATION UPCOMING EVENTS

Run Run Reindeer 5K Fun Run Saturday, December 23, 2017 9:00 a.m. Start Time Ivins City Park, 100 North & Main This is a Fun Run that will help you keep fit and provide an opportunity to help Toys for Tots, Ivins City, Red Mountain Running and the St. George Running Center collect toys for deserving families this Christmas. Registration Fees: Early Registration (until December 1st) - $35 for first family member, $15 for each additional family member (up to 6 people). Late Registration (December 2nd until Race Day) - $35 for first family member, $20 for each additional family member (up to 6 people). Every participant will receive a Run Run Reindeer t-shirt, and an AMAZING 4″ Run Run Reindeer finisher medal. Remem-ber, the first 500 people to register will receive foam reindeer antlers as well. To guarantee yourself a t-shirt, you must register by December 17, 2017 by 12:00 p.m.! All entries received after that date are not guaranteed a t-shirt. The race is not timed, but we will be providing prizes for the first 3 male and 3 female finishers. If you would like, you can like bring an unopened, new toy to benefit Toys for Tots!! Last year your toys benefited over 300 youngsters in need of Christmas cheer!

Coyote Awareness

Recently we have had many calls regarding our coyotes. While the sight of these animals can be very intimidating, they are a part of our natural habitat and beautiful community. Coyotes are mostly nocturnal but can be spotted during the day. Coyotes are fearful of people in general. We suggest bringing in your pets at night. Cats and small dogs are easy prey for these critters and encourage coyotes to come back. Please take this opportunity to educate your kids at home as well in case they encounter one. We have

included a link at the bottom that gives you a little more information on coyotes.

We have also had some inquiries on a low-cost spay/neuter program for pets. PAWS is currently offering this program and you can reach them at (435) 688-9748.

Pet safety tips for the holidays https://bestfriends.org/resources/christmas-holiday-dangers-pets

Coyote awareness http://www.wildawareutah.org/utah-wildlife-information/coyotes/

Everyone here at the Ivins Animal Shelter wants to wish you a happy holiday and a great new year! Where to Meet the Pets: Ivins Animal Shelter and Adoption Center 474 North 200 West, Ivins, Utah Phone: 435-628-1049 Hours: Monday - Saturday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Stacey, Shelter Manager: strujillo@ivins.com

GREETINGS FROM THE IVINS ANIMAL SHELTER ADOPTION CENTER

Stacey Trujillo, Shelter Manager

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Upcoming

Dumpster Date

This month’s dumpster date

will be held on:

DECEMBER 9TH

\Dumpsters are located just east

of the cemetery at the top of 100

W. They are available on a first

come first serve basis beginning

at 8 a.m. and close by 3 p.m. or

once full.

BLUCAN

Recycling Days December 11

December 26 (Tuesday)

For more information go to

blucan.org

Pollution Prevention

Hotline:

(435) 627-4020

Many of us mow our lawns and

we always want things to look

neat and clean. When you cut

your grass, don’t leave the clip-

pings out in the street to be

“washed down the drain” as it

does not go to a treatment plant.

Please keep the clippings out of

the storm drain by having the

mower blow the clippings up

onto the lawn. Use a broom, rake

or leaf blower if necessary to

clean the street after mowing.

Remember Only Rain In The

Drain!! Brought to you by the

Dixie Clean Storm Water

Coalition.

For more information go to

www.sgcity.org/stormwater/

Felix is three years old and is more shy in nature but very sweet! Felix would make a great lap cat.

China is two years old, and is a beauti-ful long haired tortie who loves being pet; she even rolls over

PETS OF THE MONTH

These two, among the rest of our great adoptable pets, would love nothing more than to go home for Christmas. What a better way than to start the new year off by bringing home a new family member! Our adoption fees are as follows: Dogs - $40 Cats and Kittens - $20. Please keep in mind this includes vaccines, spay/neuter, and micro-chipping for the dogs.

GREETINGS FROM INKAS (IVINS NO KILL ANIMAL SUPPORTERS)

Happy Hanukkah and Merry Christmas!!!! As we celebrate the holidays INKAS (Ivins No Kill Animal Supporters) would like to express deep gratitude to all of those who adopted a new fam-ily member from the Ivins No Kill Animal Shelter and to all those who have made charitable contributions and/or donated their time to INKAS.

In keeping with the holiday spirit INKAS is hopeful there are families who would like to open their homes and hearts to some of the shelter’s longer term feline residents. Although these cats are past their “kitten stage” they have so much more to offer as loving and playful adults. For more information about some of our cats please contact the Ivins Shelter 435-628-1049.

INKAS4pets@gmail.com

You can also check us out on Facebook

INKAS contact info: Connie Butterfield 435-817-1616

INKAS Contact Information: Connie Butterfield – 435-817-1616 Inkas4pets@gmail.com Follow us on Facebook INKAS is a 501(c)3 Nonprofit Organization