Eastbound Traffic on Center Street is now One-Way!

The section of Center Street (just south of City Hall and the Central Davis Senior Center, and north of Zions Bank) is now a ONE-WAY EASTBOUND street from Main Street to 100 East. Please pay attention to the new traffic pattern and follow the signs to ensure everyone’s safety. We’ve noticed some drivers still using it as a two-way street, which poses a serious safety risk. Let’s keep our roads safe—thank you for your cooperation!

Spread Holiday Cheer: Join Kaysville GIVES and Support Local Families

Kaysville GIVES began as a way for our community to make Christmastime a little brighter for families who live and attend school in Kaysville. Initially, we supported the Family Enrichment Center with 10 local families, students from Mountain High School, the Bountiful Food Pantry, and Safe Harbor. Residents could visit City Hall, select tags from the Christmas tree, and return the gifts in time for distribution. Our goal was to fulfill the Christmas requests for each location.

In 2019, we transitioned to virtual tags on our website, www.kaysvillegives.com, allowing us to reach more residents and meet additional needs within the community. During COVID, we introduced Amazon Gift Lists so people could shop online and send gifts directly to City Offices—making it safer for both donors and volunteers. Many residents appreciated the convenience of this option, and online donations were also introduced to make contributing even easier.

Over the past seven years, the vision and goal of Kaysville GIVES has remained the same: to support those in need within our community. Thanks to the generosity of our local businesses, families, church groups, youth groups, neighborhood groups, and service organizations, we’ve been able to achieve this goal each year.

In 2022, we partnered with Young Truck and Trailer and the Young Caring for Young Foundation. They provided valuable support by receiving all donations at their Kaysville location, offering trucks and trailers for transportation, and processing financial donations through their foundation, allowing contributions to be tax-exempt.

Kaysville GIVES runs from November 18th to December 13th.

To learn how to get involved, visit www.kaysvillegives.com. For questions or more information, email medstrom@kaysville.gov.

Financial Contributions

- Click here to make an online donation. Donations over $250 will receive a tax write-off receipt.
- You can also call 801-546-1235 or visit Kaysville City Hall at 23 E. Center Street to make a donation in person.

Select Tags from the Christmas Tree

- Visit our virtual "GIVING TREE" to choose items to donate.
- All items are due by December 12, 2024, and can be dropped off at Kaysville City Hall or Young Truck and Trailer, located at 220 N. 650 W.

Select Gifts from Amazon Gift List

- An Amazon Gift List has been created with suggested donations. All gifts will be delivered directly to our partner, Young Truck and Trailer, in Kaysville. It's easy and convenient!

Watch: What Is "Kaysville GIVES"?

Watch: Time Lapse Video of Donations Being Loaded Up

Winter Parking begins November 1

It’s that time of year again, cold weather, smog, space heaters and winter parking restrictions. From November 1st – March 1st between 12:00 a.m. – 6:00 a.m. vehicles are not allowed to park on city streets (City Code 6-2b-4(8)). Please make sure your vehicles are off the roadways to allow plows to safely clear the roads. We are certain you don’t want to receive a Christmas card from the Kaysville Police Department this year. We will be issuing citations whether it snows or not. Thank you for helping us with this matter.

Understanding Utah's Motorcycle Lane Filtering Law: What Drivers Need to Know

We have received some concerns regarding motorcycle lane filtering. In Utah, lane filtering is legal on roads with a posted speed limit of 45 mph or less, but it is never permitted on freeways. This practice is allowed only on roads with two or more lanes in the same direction. Additionally, motorcycles must not exceed a speed of 15 mph while filtering (Utah Code 41-6a-704). This law was enacted to enhance the safety of motorcyclists by helping to reduce or prevent rear-end collisions involving vehicles and motorcycles that are stopped in traffic. We encourage everyone to be mindful of other drivers on the road.

More Info: https://dld.utah.gov/lane-filtering/

What to Do with Your Green Waste Recycling Can During Winter Months

Green waste recycling is done with city-issued green cans. From April 1 to November 30, the can is designated solely for acceptable green recyclable items. During winter months (December 1 to March 31), however, the green waste container may be used for regular household waste.

For more information, visit: Green Waste Recycling.

Enhanced Rescue Readiness: Kaysville Firefighters Complete Rope Rescue Training

Twelve Kaysville firefighters recently completed a nine-day Rope Rescue Technician course held at various sites across Davis and Weber counties.

The course covered low- and high-angle rescues in outdoor and mountainous terrain, high-angle rescues in industrial settings, highline rescue operations, and tree rescues.

With this training now complete, our department will have three or more rope rescue technicians on duty 24/7, fully equipped with rope rescue gear.

Between now and the spring of 2025, these firefighters will also become certified in advanced vehicle extrication, heavy vehicle extrication, machinery extrication, ice rescue, open/swift water rescue, and confined space rescue. This additional training will enable our department to respond to heavy and technical rescue calls in Kaysville and throughout Davis County.

These types of incidents are infrequent but pose a very high risk for both victims and first responders. Having the proper training and equipment will allow for faster emergency responses and better patient outcomes. We look forward to providing this vital service to our community.

Update on Woods Cross Quiet Zone Compliance and Mitigation Efforts

Woods Cross City, which has agreed to take responsibility on behalf of the cities within the "Woods Cross Quiet Zone"—including Kaysville—has been coordinating with other cities and agencies in the zone to ensure compliance at railroad crossings from Ogden to Salt Lake City. They are also compiling information regarding the temporary suspension of the Woods Cross Quiet Zone enacted by the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA). To address related questions, they have shared the following document.

All crossings in the Salt Lake to Ogden Quiet Zone are now in compliance, with the exception of the Main Street crossing in North Salt Lake and the 1000 West crossing in Salt Lake City. Both cities have secured funding, are in the design phase, and are working toward approval of plans to bring these crossings into compliance. Quiet Zone representatives are working with the Federal Railroad Administration to have mitigation efforts considered while work is underway on these final two crossings.

Woods Cross Quiet Zone Updates

Winter is Coming: Snow Plow Operations and Removal Guidelines

Winter is almost here, bringing with it the need for snow plows and snow removal.

Our Kaysville City Public Works team is dedicated to keeping roads safe throughout the winter season. They work to remove ice from our roads as quickly and safely as possible to ensure smooth traffic flow across the city, with a strong focus on maintaining access for emergency services. Snow removal prioritizes primary roads with the highest regular and emergency traffic, and the number of plows and type of materials used are adjusted based on weather conditions.

Snow removal is a challenging task, requiring our Public Works employees to work long hours salting and plowing streets—often during the worst weather conditions, early mornings, and late nights. When you see one of our snow plow drivers out, give them a smile and a wave. We are grateful for all they do!

Did you know that you can track city snow plows in real time during snow storms? Visit Snow Plow Map - LIVE to view!

Snow Removal from Sidewalks

Kaysville City Ordinance 9-2-3 prohibits obstructing travel on public sidewalks. Property owners are responsible for removing snow from all sidewalks adjoining their property. Clearing snow and ice from sidewalks is essential for resident safety.

It is also illegal to shovel or blow snow onto the street. City Ordinance 9-2-10 prohibits pushing, blowing, or depositing snow, leaves, or other debris onto the street, as this can create hazards by freezing and reducing traction, especially after streets have been plowed. This impacts not only City crews but also you and your neighbors.

Residents often ask if plow drivers can avoid pushing snow into driveways. While crews do their best to minimize snow on driveways and sidewalks, it is challenging to prevent this entirely as plows move down the street.

Snow Removal Around Fire Hydrants

If there is a fire hydrant near your home, please keep the area around it clear of snow. Maintain a perimeter of about 3 feet to allow firefighters easy access, and ensure there is a clear path from the hydrant to the street.

Angel of Hope Candlelight Ceremony: A Night of Remembrance and Healing

The Christmas Box Angel of Hope statue stands as a beacon of hope for parents and families who have lost children. It serves as a poignant symbol, offering solace and comfort to those seeking healing and remembrance. This statue reminds us that, even in the darkest times, a glimmer of hope prevails. Kaysville was honored to receive one of these angels last year at the Kaysville City Cemetery (located in the southwest corner at 500 East Crestwood Drive), made possible by the generosity of local residents and businesses.

Join us in remembering these lost children at the annual candlelight and rose ceremony held at the Kaysville Cemetery on December 6 at 7:00 pm. Candles, roses, and refreshments will be provided. The ceremony will take place regardless of weather conditions. We hope this gathering provides solace during the challenging holiday season, offering support and understanding to those navigating grief.

Upcoming Cemetery Fall Clean-Up Begins November 25

The cemetery’s annual fall clean-up will begin the week of November 25. All decorations, except faux flowers in permanent vases, will be removed by cemetery staff. This includes shepherd’s hooks, solar lights, potted plants, figurines, knick-knacks, and other decorations. The clean-up will last one week. If you have any items you would like to keep, please pick them up before November 25.

Wreaths Across America - Honoring our Veterans

Honor Our Veterans by Sponsoring a Wreath for National Wreaths Across America Day

As we approach National Wreaths Across America Day, you have a special opportunity to honor the nearly 1,400 Veterans resting in Kaysville City Cemetery. On Saturday, December 14, 2024, a ceremony will be held at 10:00 AM at the Elmer J. Criddle Memorial and flagpole, followed by the laying of wreaths on Veterans' graves.

To help us reach our goal of placing wreaths on all 1,350 Veterans' graves in the cemetery, please consider sponsoring a wreath. Visit this link and click the prominent "Sponsor Wreaths" button. All sponsorships are 100% tax-deductible, and multiple options are available for sponsoring. The deadline for wreath sponsorships is Monday, November 25.

Join us in honoring our veterans this December and help ensure each one receives a wreath in recognition of their service.

Kaysville Parks and Recreation Highlights Growth, Challenges, and Future Projects

At the September 5, 2024, Kaysville City Council meeting, Parks and Recreation Director Cole Stephens presented an update on department operations, highlighting the contributions of community volunteers and covering responsibilities like parks, trails, recreation, cemetery management, and facility maintenance.

Mr. Stephens shared updates on the city cemetery, noting the addition of Jackie Hubbard as Cemetery Sexton. With limited space, the cemetery sells burial sites on an at-need basis to extend its projected lifespan of 20 - 25 years. Planned improvements include a new irrigation system and a memory and cremation garden.

City park updates included completed projects like the Wilderness Park parking lot and Barnes Park basketball court, with future plans for a Rail Trail Trailhead, playground replacements, and pickleball court resurfacing. Water conservation remains a priority across all parks.

Addressing challenges, Mr. Stephens noted the rising demand for recreational spaces, particularly gymnasiums, as school programs limit access to school gyms. A 2027 partnership with Davis School District could help expand gym space at Kaysville Junior High.

With nearly 14,000 participants in recreation programs over the past year, Mr. Stephens acknowledged the support of the Parks and Recreation Board, the Historic Preservation Commission, and the RAMP Advisory Board. He concluded by emphasizing the importance of parks, trails, and open spaces in strengthening community connections and Kaysville’s identity.

To view the full report, visit Parks and Recreation Report, or view the council meeting video at: City Council 9/5/2024.

Major Road Projects Launching This Winter

This winter, two large road projects will begin. The City started working in 2022 on the design and coordination for 200 North between Main Street and Fruit Heights to replace underground water and sewer lines, fire hydrants, and water services, as well as to install missing curb and sidewalk, finishing with a repave of 200 North. This multi-year project will soon start at Main Street and make its way east. Depending on weather and underground conditions, this project could take two years to complete.

Another project starting this winter is the installation of a traffic signal at Mutton Hollow and Main Street. This will involve a significant amount of new curb installation and widening the southbound lanes of Main Street to two lanes. At a later date, another project will be undertaken to install a traffic signal at Mutton Hollow Road and Fairfield Road.

Don't Forget to Fall Back!

Daylight Savings time ends on Sunday, November 3 at 2 a.m., so before you go to bed Saturday night, you'll want to turn your clocks back an hour.

City Offices Closed in Observance of Veterans Day

The Kaysville City Offices will be closed Monday, November 11th in observance of the Veterans Day holiday.

Garbage collection will NOT be delayed because of the holiday.

If you have any questions, please call 801-546-1235.

City Offices Closed for the Thanksgiving Holiday

The Kaysville City Offices will be closed on Thursday, November 28 and Friday, November 29 for the Thanksgiving Holiday.

Garbage pickup will be delayed by one day, starting on Thursday, November 28. If your regular disposal pickup day is Thursday, your garbage will be picked up on Friday. If your garbage is normally picked up on Friday, it will be picked up on Saturday. Please remember to have your garbage can out by 6:00 AM.

Is Your Utility Bill Accurate?

We encourage all residents to review their latest utility bills to ensure they’re being accurately charged for garbage, recycling, and green waste services based on the number and type of cans you have. It’s important to confirm that your bill reflects the correct services you’re using.

If you spot any discrepancies or have questions about your charges, please contact our utility billing department at 801-546-1235. Our team is here to help resolve any issues.

Thank you for ensuring your utility bill is accurate—this helps us serve you better!

Parks and Recreation News and Events

Our Parks and Recreation always have many programs and activities happening throughout the year. You can view their latest news and events calendar by going to: Kaysville Parks & Recreation. You can also sign up for their monthly Parks and Recreation Newsletter and other notifications by clicking here.

Text REC to 801-544-1788 to join Kaysville Rec for registration and activity info.

Thursday, November 7
6:30 PM - City Council Q&A: The City Council will be available to answer questions or discuss any matters the public may have.
7:00 PM - City Council Meeting

Monday, November 11
Veterans Day Holiday - CITY OFFICES CLOSED

Tuesday, November 12
8:00-9:00 AM - Business Supporting Business Meeting

Thursday, November 14
7:00 PM - Planning Commission Meeting

Thursday, November 21
6:30 PM - City Council Q&A: The City Council will be available to answer questions or discuss any matters the public may have.
7:00 PM - City Council Meeting

Thursday, November 28
Planning Commission Meeting - CANCELLED

Thursday, November 28-Friday, November 29
Thanksgiving Holiday (Observed) - CITY OFFICES CLOSED

City Council, Planning Commission, and Power Commission meetings can be viewed on our YouTube Channel "KaysvilleLive". All meeting days/times are subject to change. Please visit our website or follow us on social media for the latest information. To view meeting agendas or to subscribe, click here.

https://www.kaysville.gov/129/Agendas-Minutes