| River
Heights approves design for expanded parking at new park
By Brittany Strickland
September 27, 2007 | RIVER HEIGHTS -- City Council members met Tuesday to discuss
further implements of the parking solutions at Ryan's
Place Park. The park is located at 400 S. 600 East in
River Heights.
For concerns of public safety as well as practicality,
it was previously suggested by Blake Wright, who is
in charge of Planning and Zoning for the city, that
angled parking should be added along the southern side
of 400 South. As well the additional parking, it was
recommended that the current on-street parking on the
eastern side of 600 East be eliminated. With these changes,
approximately 45-46 new parking stalls will be available
to the public and they will be more accesible and safe
for families entering and exiting their vehicles.
Many residents are pleased with the upcoming alterations,
but others are not as content with the changes. Worries
were mentioned about visitors parking in the residents'
driveways or blocking garages. Many are concerned about
the privacy of their homes as well as other issues about
the arrival of street signs obstructing views. Wright
responded to complaints by saying, "We know it's going
to be an inconvenience for the residences... but I think
it will help with traffic circulation and some safety
issues."
Mayor Bill Baker made a point to express his concern
for the children of the city by explaining the purpose
for this new change, saying, "That's the whole idea:
trying to cut down on the potential for kid damage."
Though some residents are concerned about the convenience
of the new parking, there is a greater responsibility
of the officials to provide a safe place for the families
of River Heights.
Councilman Robert Gines approved the conceptual design
of the angled parking on 400 South and parallel parking
on 600 East as well as eliminating parking on the north
side of 400 South and the east side of 600 East. For
contact information on the developments at Ryan's Place
Park, contact Blake Wright at 435-752-6158.
In other business, the council:
-- reviewed and accepted Rebecca O'Neill's minor subdivision
request.
-- discussed the progress of public works being implemented
in the city.
-- considered ways of better communication to the city
concerning the chip and seal program.
The River Heights City Council meets the second and
fourth Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the City
Office Building, 520 S 500 East.
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