Why Do You Love Kaysville?

Kaysville Mayor Tamara Tran and the Kaysville Youth City Council invite you to participate in an exciting local video contest! We want to know what makes Kaysville special to you.

To enter, create a 30-45 second video showcasing what you love most about living in Kaysville. Whether it’s a favorite park, a memorable event, or the welcoming spirit of your neighbors, we want to see what makes our city unique through your eyes.

A panel of Kaysville City Council and Youth City Council members will select the winning video. The winner will receive a special award, and their video could be featured on the city’s social media platforms. To enter, submit your video, along with your name, to bcschimmer33@gmail.com between September 1 and November 1.

This contest, titled "Why I Love Kaysville," is part of the K.I.D.S. Leadership Program and will be showcased during the Mayor's quarterly "Lunch with the Mayor" event, as well as other city functions and social media. 

Asphalt Maintenance Project Nears Completion

Crews are close to completing this year’s asphalt preventative maintenance project. Like vehicle maintenance, preventative maintenance is performed on roads to help keep newer pavements in better shape and to prevent more rapid deterioration that would require significantly more expensive repairs, such as repaving. This recent project involved a scrub/chip seal, with application areas including 200 N (from I-15 to Angel St), portions of Hess Farms, and parts of the neighborhood west of Fairfield and north of Crestwood.

A scrub seal consists of multiple phases: 1) cleaning the road and filling large cracks; 2) spraying an adhesive oil onto the roadway and forcing that oil into smaller cracks with scrubbing brushes; 3) laying a layer of small aggregate onto the oil; 4) compacting the gravel with rollers and vehicle traffic; 5) sweeping away loose aggregate; 6) spraying a final fog coat on top of the gravel; and 7) reapplying road paint.

The application of this type of preventative maintenance is admittedly more impactful than other options (the process takes 1-2 weeks compared to 3-5 days for others). In the first year after application, the road surface is notably coarser than before, but the long-term results are why it is used by many cities in Davis County. Chip seals are about one-eighth the cost of repaving a road, and in Kaysville, we’ve seen them last anywhere from 10 to 15 years, with the chip seal weathering rather than the more expensive pavement below. For example, the rate to chip seal 200 N this year was $3.04 per square yard, while the cost to repave west 200 N was $38.25 per square yard. Experience with other preventative maintenance applications has shown them to last anywhere from 3 to 6 years, depending on the type, and they are relatively similar in cost.

Each year, the City undertakes paving projects, utility replacement projects, preventative maintenance projects, curb and sidewalk projects, etc. While we’ve made significant progress since 2018, there are still many roads in town that deserve attention but have not yet been addressed. A road not being worked on doesn’t mean the City has determined it isn’t important; rather, we must prioritize and plan around other projects or problems that arise. Limitations on budget and bandwidth to manage and inspect these various projects restrict how much work can be done in a given year, and with over 130 miles of road in Kaysville, this makes the process slower than we’d all like to see.

These and other projects are impactful and can be frustrating at times. We appreciate the patience of the community as we continue to look for ways to preserve and protect infrastructure while trying to stretch these funds as far as we can.

Kaysville Youth Court: A Model for Youth Justice and Community Engagement

On September 19, 2024, Mayor Tami Tran swore in the new Youth Court Judges for the 2024-2026 term during a city council meeting.

Since its launch in September 2000, the Kaysville Youth Court has provided an innovative alternative to juvenile justice. Initiated by concerned youth from Davis High School and supported by the Kaysville City Council, local law enforcement, and community members, the program empowers young people while easing the burden on the Juvenile Court system.

The Youth Court gives youth offenders a second chance, offering law enforcement and school officials effective options for addressing minor offenses. Youth Court Judges gain valuable insights into the judicial process and develop leadership skills.

Participation is voluntary, with specific eligibility requirements. After reviewing cases, the youth court issues tailored sentences, which may include community service, peer tutoring, apology letters, and restitution. Once youth offenders complete their sentences, they return to the youth court for case closure.

The Kaysville Youth Court exemplifies how community collaboration can yield positive outcomes for youth and the broader community. By focusing on education and rehabilitation, it effectively addresses minor offenses while fostering personal growth and accountability.

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.

Flint Acres Breaks Ground

On Friday, September 13, 2024 city officials attended a groundbreaking ceremony for Flint Acres, a 6.4 acre project located at 391 North Flint Street, just north of Smith’s Marketplace. Millstream Partners recently partnered with Henry Walker Homes on the project, which will bring commercial buildings and 82 new housing units to the area.

The project is split into two areas, an approximate 4.6 acre parcel which is zoned Multiple Family Residential and will provide 30 townhomes and 16 single family and/or twin homes. 

The eastern portion of the parcel, about 1.8 acres, is zoned Mixed Use and consists of four three-story buildings with 18,000 square feet of ground-floor commercial space and 36 apartment units. Four of these units will be town-home style live/work units. 

The developer will construct a public road which will connect Flint Street to Pleasant View Drive. This project will provide full life-cycle housing within a single development, a park for community residents and also offers convenient and walkable access to trails, parks, a grocer, restaurants and retail services. The commercial buildings will be the first portion of the project to be constructed and will bring new jobs and businesses to the area.

For more information on the project, you can call 801-996-4889.

Help Keep Our Streets Safe and Clean

Utah Code 72-7-409(2) states that a person may not operate a vehicle with an unsecured load on any highway or operate a vehicle carrying trash without covering the entire load. Wasatch Integrated began enforcing a $10 fee if loads are not covered and secured to encourage compliance with Utah code. Let’s all do our part in keeping our streets clean and safe by securing and covering waste coming to the landfill. To learn more about where your waste ends up, how it’s processed, and the services Wasatch Integrated provides to residents, visit www.wasatchintegrated.gov.