www.riverdalecity.com March 2019 NEWSLETTER

MAYOR’S CORNER

LIVE FIT 2019

To kick off Riverdale Live Fit 2019, a series of events are being planned. For five consecutive Monday nights starting in April, a variety of Live Fit activities will take place. As of this writing, the scheduled events are:

April 15th - Volleyball Tournament April 22nd - Earth Day Service Project April 29th - Challenge Course/Relay at Riverdale Park May 6th - Bike Activity May 13th - Family Color Run

Finalized schedules and event details will be published in the April city newsletter, the city website, and on the Live Fit Riverdale Facebook Group. Some events will require pre-registration for planning purposes. All events and registrations are free.

In addition to the above scheduled events, we are planning new scavenger hunts, kids summer clubs, concerts, and other exciting activities. Details of these are being worked out and more information will be forth coming. To keep up to date, please join our Live Fit Riverdale Facebook Group by going to Facebook and searching for Live Fit Riverdale.

SPRING CLEANUP SCHEDULED

For the spring cleanup, we will be doing a curbside pickup again this year. Residents will be allowed to put their items out on the curb from April 5th - 7th. Curbside pickup will begin at 6:00 a.m. on Monday, April 8th. The following rules will be enforced:

• Items must be set out by 6:00 a.m. on Monday, April 8th.

• The maximum amount per residence will be the equivalent of two pickup truck loads.

• All material must be loadable by hand without the use of heavy equipment.

• Please have items bundled together or bagged.

• Tree branches must be cut in lengths of 5' or less and must be tied together in tight bundles not to exceed 50 lbs. Tree limbs not tied in bundles will be rejected.

• Loose items such as leaves, weeds, grass and shrub trimmings need to be placed in bags or suitable disposable containers.

• Individual refuse items must weigh less than 50 lbs.

• Not accepted: construction material, wood, sheetrock, concrete, sod, soil, rocks, highly volatile material, lead products, asbestos, hazardous waste, refrigerators.

• Do not block mailboxes or fire hydrants.

• Items not meeting requirements will not be picked up.

The city appreciates your cooperation in the cleanup. If you have any questions please call 801-394-5541 ext. 1201.

THE FUTURE OF GARBAGE AND RECYCLING

The disposal of solid waste (garbage) and the proper recycling of recyclable materials is a concern for all of us. Landfills are quickly filling up and becoming harder to find and with the value of recyclable materials at a low, it is becoming more and more costly to dump these materials at recycling centers. cities use to get paid for their recyclable materials. Now, we pay as much to dispose of recyclable materials, as we do our solid waste, at the transfer station.

Recently, I attended, along with other city and county officials, a presentation titled “The Future of Garbage.” The main topic of discussion was the company HERHOF GmbH of Germany that builds and operates several plants in Europe, which ecologically converts waste to energy. The plants also compost green waste. For example, a plant could be built in Weber County by a private company, for 30-40 million dollars, which could process all of our solid waste, recyclable material, and most of our green waste. Trucks would pick up the material, as they do now, at your home. You would not have to separate the recycling material from the solid waste, no more blue cans. Separate cans would be required for green waste. The trucks would dump the material at the ‘no-odor’ plant for processing. We were told at the county meeting that there would be no ‘tipping fees’ to dump the material at the plant. We currently pay about $40.00 per ton in tipping fees for solid waste and recyclable materials. The only cost to cities would be for the cans and to pay the hauler, as we currently do.

When the material is dumped at the plant, it is dried and then sorted by machines. This includes glass, metals, plastics, fiber products (paper and cardboard) and other materials. Green waste is processed separately. The fiber and plastics are made into a fuel that burns much like coal and is used in coal fired furnaces, such as is used in the cement plant in Croydon, Utah. The big difference in the fuel produced, is that it burns clean, unlike coal. Following the extensive processing at the plant, only about 10% of the original waste material is transported to a landfill.

I, along with the others, who attended the county meeting, came away excited about the possibilities of having such a processing plant in Weber County. County and city officials are now looking to see if such a plant can become a reality. Hope you find this information as interesting, as I did!

Spring is just around the corner! ☺

Norm Searle, Mayor

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RIVERDALE YOUTH CITY COUNCIL ATTENDS EVENT

On January 30th our Riverdale Youth City Council (YCC) attended the Local Officials Day at the Legislature. Mayor Searle and Community Services Coordinator Rich Taylor accompanied the YCC to the State Capitol and the Salt Palace Convention Center. During the day, the YCC had the opportunity to tour the capitol building and listen to guest speakers. Those who attended the event are pictured above.

OLD GLORY DAYS HELP NEEDED

Preparations are being made for our Old Glory Days 2019 celebration. However, the many events are not possible without volunteers from our community. We are looking for help with our 3-on-3 basketball tournament and kid’s games. If you would like to volunteer to help on one of our many committees, please contact the Community Center at 801-621-6084. RITTER DRIVE PROJECT

Construction is tentatively scheduled to begin in April 2019 on Ritter Drive. Please exercise caution when driving through the construction area. There may be temporary closures of Ritter Drive during the construction project. More details will be forth coming in the April city newsletter.

VETERANS MEMORIAL TILES

Tiles for the Veterans Memorial may be ordered at anytime, however, in order to have tiles placed on the Veterans Memorial by Memorial Day, tile orders must be placed by April 12, 2019. You may obtain a tile order form at the Riverdale Senior Center, 4433 South 900 West, or the city website, www.riverdalecity.com. If help is needed filling out the form, please contact the Senior Center at 801-621-6086 and they will direct you to someone who can assist.

BASEBALL & SOFTBALL REGISTRATION

Registration for Baseball, Softball, Coach Pitch, and T-Ball is March 1st to March 31st. It is $35 for residents and $50 for non-residents. After March 31st, anyone interested in playing will be placed on a waiting list and if registered, a $10 late fee will be added. Games start in May. The divisions are:

T-Ball: Boys and Girls Kindergarten

Coach Pitch: Boys & Girls 1st-2nd grades

Registrations can be done online at www.riverdalecity.com or at the Community Center. If you have any questions please call 801-621-6084.

Volunteer Coaches are needed! Indicate your interest level on your registration. A background check is required.

START SMART BASEBALL

Our Start Smart Baseball Program for kids 5 and 6 years old starts on March 19th, with sign-ups taking place from March 7th until full. This program runs March 19th - May 2nd . This is a great opportunity for kids to learn baseball game skills. Cost will be $25 for residents. The six week program is held on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 5:30 and 6:30 p.m. A parent or adult must attend with the child. You can register online at www.riverdalecity.com or at the Community Center. Call 801-621-6084 for more information.

BASKETBALL DAY CAMP

The Riverdale Community Center will hold a Coed Basketball Day Camp on March 23rd for kids in the 3rd to 8th grades. It will be from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. for 3rd - 5th grades and 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. for 6th - 8th grades. The cost is $5 for residents and $10 for non-residents. Registration is now taking place online at www.riverdalecity.com or at the Community Center.

INTRAMURALS

Our next Intramural class is Two-Man Carry. Registration for this activity starts on March 18th. The session runs from March 25th - May 9th. This intramural class is for 6-12 year old kids. Cost is $5 for residents. Go to the city website or come by the Community Center to register. Call 801-621-6084 for more information.

GROUP FITNESS

Our next group fitness session registration starts on March 25th. This session will run from April 22nd – May 31st. Go to www.riverdalecity.com or come by the Community Center to see what great classes we are providing and to sign up.

RECREATION NEWS

BONNEVILLE CTC CORNER

Underage drinking – isn’t it a rite of passage? Most kids will drink alcohol, won’t they? It can’t cause long-lasting harm as long as I monitor it, can it? No, no, and YES!

As more research is done on the effects of underage drinking, it clearly shows that if a person does not drink any alcohol before the age of 21, their chances of developing addictions are significantly reduced. And – since the brain is still forming connections, alcohol can impact and alter those connections. The only safe amount of alcohol for young people is zero.

What can you do – how can you talk about this to your child? You can visit the “Talk, They Listen” site and download the mobile app at: https://www.samhsa.gov/underage-drinking/mobile-application. Then at any time you can browse different topics and be prepared for when you make an opportunity to talk to your child about why they should not drink alcohol while they are underage. Or go online from your computer/tablet to browse and learn.

We’re here to help – if you would like more information or are interested in joining our efforts (it takes as little as two hours a month to make a difference!) please contact us at BonnevilleCTC@weberhs.org. Thanks!!

Softball: Girls 3rd to 9th grades

Baseball: Boys 3rd to 9th grades

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SENIOR NEWS

RIVERDALE SENIOR CENTER 4433 South 900 West 801-621-6086

Open 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday thru Friday.

Stop by the Senior Center for a daily schedule or go to www.riverdalecity.com.

LUNCH MENU

ADDITIONAL EVENTS

• March 6th - Lunch time entertainment by Gar Ashby.

• March 14th - Ali’s Foot Care Clinic at 9:30 a.m. The cost is $10.

• March 14th - OWATC Manicures at 10:00 a.m. Sign up at the Center.

• March 15th - Ensure pickup.

• March 20th - Movie and popcorn at 9:45 a.m. and 12:45 p.m.

SILVER SNEAKERS AT THE SENIOR CENTER

We are now accepting Silver Sneakers exercise program memberships at the Senior Center and Community Center. Help support our programs and classes by checking in with your Silver Sneakers membership next time you visit.

AARP DRIVER SAFETY CLASS

The next AARP Driver Safety Class will be held at the Senior Center on Thursday, March 21st from 10:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. with a break for lunch. The cost is $15 for AARP members and $20 for non-members. Those who wish to attend must pre-register with the Senior Center at 801-621-6086, or call Marie at 801-389-7179.

SENIOR OF THE MONTH

Our “Senior of the Month” is Norma Davenport. Norma was born and raised in Maine. She married in 1974 and had a son who died as an infant. They later divorced on friendly terms. Her second husband was in the Air Force and that is what led her to Utah. They divorced and she has lived here for 28 years.

Norma has a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and her MBA. She retired in 2018 and volunteers at McKay Dee, Ogden Coin Club, Literature Distribution Center, and the Riverdale Senior Center. She enjoys spending time with friends, reading, genealogy, yard sales, BUNCO, crocheting, and knitting. She enjoys visiting Maine to see family every chance she gets.

Lunch is served at noon weekdays for seniors 55 and older for $3.00.

March

1 - Alfredo Bake 4 - Philly Cheesesteak 5 - Roasted Turkey 6 - Shepherd’s Pie 7 - Tomato Bisque Soup 8 - Chicken Cordon Bleu 11 - Beef Enchilada 12 - Tuscan Chicken 13 - Pork Loin 14 - Chicken Salad Sandwich

15 - Corned Beef & Cabbage 18 - Orange Chicken 19 - Pizza - Chicken Ranch 20 - BBQ Pork Sandwich 21 - Roast Beef 22 - Sloppy Joes 25 - Spaghetti 26 - Kalua Pork 27 - Country Fried Steak 28 - Turkey Sandwich 29 - Cod

Open for Business

DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITY REPORT

Empact Athletics Allstar Cheer, Dance and Tumbling has opened at 1337 West 5175 South #302.

Cycle Gear is now open in the old Deseret Book space at 4151 S. Riverdale Road.

La-Z-Boy will open a store next to “at home” at 1136 W. Riverdale Road. A Grand Opening is scheduled for March 23rd.

Quick Quack Car Wash will build on the corner of 700 W. Riverdale Road.

Besst Reality is opening an office at 5098 South 1050 West.

Dania Furniture has announced that it will open a store in the old Babies-R-Us building at 4042 S. Riverdale Road.

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Ongoing Developments

SENIOR CENTER NEWS BRIEFS

• Men’s Fitness Class: A new Men’s Fitness Class has started. It is held every Thursday at 9:00 a.m.

• Computer Help: Need help navigating the world of computers? Help is offered at the Center on Tuesday’s at 1:00 p.m.

• Book Club: Join our Book Club at the Center! It is held on the first Tuesday of each month at 1:00 p.m.

COMMUNITY RESOURCES

KINDERGARTEN ROUNDUP

The following Kindergarten registrations are scheduled for children starting Kindergarten next fall.

• Riverdale Elementary - April 24th at 1:30 p.m., 801-452-4540.

• Washington Terrace Elementary - March 27th at 2:30-3:30 p.m., 801-452-4200.

• Roosevelt Elementary - April 17th at 1:30 p.m., 801-452-4520.

• Good Foundations Academy - March 19th from 6:30-7:30 p.m., 801-393-2950.

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Mayor / City Council Mayor Searle Councilor Arnold Councilor Ellis Councilor Hansen Councilor Mitchell Councilor Stevens

Civic Center 4600 South Weber River Drive 801-394-5541

City Administrator Rodger Worthen 801-436-1233

Department of Business Administration 4600 S. Weber River Drive 801-394-5541

Community Center 4360 S. Parker Drive 801-621-6084

Senior Center 4433 S. 900 W. 801-621-6086

Justice Court 4600 S. Weber River Drive 801-394-9314

Department of Community Development 4600 S. Weber River Drive 801-394-5541 x1215

Department of Public Works / Utilities 4600 S. Weber River Drive 801-394-5541 x1201 After Hours Dispatch 801-629-8221

Police Department 4580 South Weber River Drive 911 Emergencies 801-394-6616 Business Line 801-629-8221 Weber Dispatch 801-394-6616 Animal Control Fire Department 4334 South Parker Drive 911 Emergencies 801-394-7481 Business Line 801-629-8221 Weber Dispatch

RIVERDALE CITY DIRECTORY

801-392-2122 801-627-4343 801-394-8936 801-390-3715 801-627-2321 801-645-5630

CITY CALENDAR

March / April 2019

*Agendas for the meetings are posted in the Civic Center foyer prior to the meetings and on our website, www.riverdalecity.com.

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

3 4 5 City Council Meeting* 6:00 p.m.

6 Garbage Day

Red Recycle Day

Note: The red/blue day refers to the route, not can color.

7 8 9

10 Daylight Savings Time Begins

11 12 Planning Commission* 6:30 p.m.

13

Garbage Day

Blue Recycle Day

14 15 16

17 St. Patrick’s Day

18 19 City Council / RDA Meeting* 6:00 p.m.

20 Garbage Day

Red Recycle Day

21 22 23

24 25 26 Planning Commission* 6:30 p.m.

27 Garbage Day

Blue Recycle Day

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29 30

31 1 2 City Council Meeting* 6:00 p.m.

3 Garbage Day

Red Recycle Day

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Riverdale City Offices 4600 S. Weber River Dr. Riverdale, UT 84405

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PERMIT No. 464

Spring Cleanup items allowed to be placed at curbside.