MARK OWENS TO PERFORM AT FINAL CONCERT IN THE PARK
All are invited to Riverton City’s final Concert in the Park of the year featuring fan favorite Mark Owens on Sunday, August 22, at 6 p.m. on the event lawn at Riverton City Park!

The concert is free and open to all. Be sure to bring your own blankets or lawn chairs to sit on.

Click here for details about Riverton City's Concert in the Park series.
START A BUSINESS:
RIVERTON RESIDENTS ELIGIBLE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE EVERYDAY ENTREPRENEUR PROGRAM WITH 50% OF COSTS COVERED
Riverton City is pleased to be able to offer Riverton residents financial support to participate in the Everyday Entrepreneur Program sponsored by the South Valley Chamber and Salt Lake Community College. The program is meant to help new entrepreneurs take their idea and turn it into a business in 10 weeks. The program takes place on Wednesday nights from 4-6 p.m. from September 15 to November 17 at The Mill in Sandy. The cost of the program is $600, but Riverton City will cover 50% of the cost for the first dozen Riverton residents who choose to participate.

To register, please contact Miranda Cask at miranda.cask@slcc.edu.
CANDIDATES FILE TO RUN FOR RIVERTON CITY ELECTED OFFICES
The following individuals filed to run as candidates in this year's municipal election, all running unopposed:

  • Mayor: Trent Staggs
  • City Council - District 3: Tawnee McCay
  • City Council - District 4: Tish Buroker

The declaration of candidacy period for candidates was held Tuesday, August 10 to Tuesday, August 17.
SUMMER TO WIND DOWN WITH TWO FINAL FRIDAY FUN NIGHTS
Friday Fun Nights in Riverton have been a blast this year and will wrap up with the two final Friday nights of August! With several events all happening at beautiful Riverton City Park, bring the family for a casual night out. Food trucks, summer market vendors and games are open from 5-8:30 p.m. The movie in the park begins at dusk.

Friday, August 20
  • Entertainment: Bluegrass Thunder, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
  • Movie: Onward

Friday, August 27
  • Entertainment: CityJazz Big Band featuring Valaura Arnold, 6-8 p.m. & Enny 1, 8-9 p.m.
  • Movie: The Addams Family

Click here to view event details.
RPD REMINDS DRIVERS OF SCHOOL ZONE AND CROSSWALK SAFETY
With school now started, there are many more pedestrians on Riverton streets. The Riverton Police Department would like to remind you to slow down in school zones and to stop at crosswalks as pedestrians cross the road.

Help keep our kids safe by staying alert and following the law!
UDOT TO HOLD PUBLIC MEETINGS ON BANGERTER HIGHWAY / 2700 W INTERCHANGE PROJECT
The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) has recently started a State Environmental Study (SES) to evaluate a potential freeway-style interchange at Bangerter Highway and 2700 W in Riverton and Bluffdale in order to reduce congestion and improve safety. The study is scheduled for completion in early 2022, with construction coming as early as 2023.

The study team is hosting two initial public meetings to gather feedback about overall transportation needs and environmental issues that should be considered during the study. Input received will help the team develop and refine the preferred design concept that will be available for further public comment later in the SES process.

Online Presentation / Q&A via Zoom
Tuesday, August 31, 6-7 p.m.
Click here for details.

In-Person Open House
Wednesday, September 1, 6-7:30 p.m.
Bluffdale Elementary School
14323 S 2700 W
Bluffdale, Utah 84065
FLAG REMEMBRANCE DISPLAY PLANNED TO COMMEMORATE THE 20TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE 9/11 TERRORIST ATTACKS
Riverton residents and neighbors are invited to visit Riverton City Park from Thursday, September 2 to Sunday, September 13 to remember the fateful events that took place on September 11, 2001.

911 flags will be displayed at Riverton City Park in remembrance of those who died in the terrorist attack. Educational displays will be presented around the park with sobering facts about that tragic day 20 years ago.
TWO WEEKS LEFT:
BUY, SHOP OR SPEND IN RIVERTON AND ENTER TO WIN $100!
150 winners have now been selected as part of the Local First Riverton program with 20 more to go! Each winner has received a $100 prepaid debit card. Winners are selected randomly out of those who make a purchase at a business in Riverton and submit their receipt in the Local First Riverton contest.

Please consider supporting businesses in Riverton, and when you do, take a photo of your receipt and enter the contest for a chance to win $100. Let's make the last two weeks the best yet!

Entries are wiped clean each week, so be sure to enter weekly through the end of August 30.
MONTHLY TOURS OF NEW HISTORICAL DISPLAY AT THE SANDRA N. LLOYD COMMUNITY CENTER BEGIN IN SEPTEMBER
The Riverton City Historical Preservation Commission will be hosting self-guided tours of the new historical display located at the Sandra N. Lloyd Community Center from 5-8 p.m. on September 7, October 5, November 16 and December 7. The display includes items pertaining to the history of Riverton. Those interested in seeing the historical display can visit at any time during the open hours. Enter through the 2nd Floor of Riverton City Hall. Refreshments will be served.
TRAILBLAZING WOMEN OF UTAH ART EXHIBITION CONTINUES AT THE OLD DOME MEETING HALL
1 Month Left: Come see the Trailblazing Women of Utah art exhibition at the Old Dome Meeting Hall to learn about women who have made a positive impact in Utah, including here in Riverton. You'll see more than a century of photos, stories and memorabilia from remarkable Utah women.

Exhibit Dates: Tuesday, July 20 - Wednesday, September 22, 2021

Visiting Days & Hours: Monday-Wednesday, Noon - 5 p.m. or other times by appointment. Groups and school tours welcome by appointment. To schedule an appointment, contact Vicki Wartman at vwartman@rivertonutah.gov or 385-237-3421.
Upcoming Recreation Programs
FALL CLASSIC PICKLEBALL TOURNAMENT

Riverton's Fall Classic Pickleball Tournament will be held September 17-18 at Riverton City Park. There are separate divisions for men, women and mixed doubles teams. Cost is $25 per team.

Click here for details or to register.
KIDS YOGA WITH KELLIE

Join us for kids yoga games, songs, and activities with a fun, engaging theme each week! We'll also practice kid-friendly breathing and meditation to develop skills that will help kids live healthier lives. Cost is $40. Ages 3-6 welcome.

Click here for details or to register.
Upcoming City Meetings
City Council Meetings

September 7 - 7 p.m.
September 21 - 7 p.m.
October 5 - 7 p.m.
Planning Commission Meetings

August 26 - 6:30 p.m.
September 9 - 6:30 p.m.
September 23 - 6:30 p.m.
City & Community Announcements
Christmas Night of Music - Choir Participants Wanted
Join the community choir to sing at this year’s Christmas Night of Music Concert on Monday, December 6 at the Riverton High School auditorium! Practices held weekly on Saturday mornings in November. Click here to sign up or view details.

City Office Closure
Riverton City offices will be closed on Monday, September 6, in observance of Labor Day. Offices will re-open on Tuesday, September 7 at 8 a.m.

Committee Openings
Riverton City has several openings on volunteer committees. If you are interested in getting involved with city government, consider applying to serve on a committee. Click here for details or to apply.

Glass Recycling
Riverton City's glass recycling bin is located just off 13400 S on 4050 W, east of both the Maverik and South Hills Middle School and west of Holiday Oil Chevron. Click here for a map or recycling details. Residents are encouraged to use the bin to recycle glass items.

Halloween Bash Carnival - Call for Proposals
Riverton City is accepting proposals from local organizations, youth teams or groups, and other non-profits to run the carnival at the Riverton Halloween Bash as a fundraiser on Monday, October 25 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Groups interested in running the carnival should submit the following information in a PDF document by September 6, 2021 by email to events@rivertonutah.gov:
  • Group name, primary contact person, contact person phone number, contact person email address
  • What children-based carnival activities you would run (target age under 12 years), including activity names and descriptions
  • Cost per activity
  • Number of people your group would send to staff the carnival, catering to an estimated 700 visitors that evening
  • A plan on how to cater to large groups and keep wait lines moving
  • How you would decorate the space with the target age in mind (located in the large pavilion at Riverton City Park)

Halloween House Decorating Contest
Riverton City will again host a Halloween House Decorating Contest! The entry period will be from Wednesday, October 13 to Wednesday, October 20. The overall winner will receive $200 and category winners will receive $100. Click here for details.

Landfill Vouchers
Riverton residents can pick up a free voucher to the Trans-Jordan Landfill at the Utility Billing Office at Riverton City Hall. Limit of two vouchers per year per household.

Print Newsletter
Click here to view Riverton City’s August 2021 print newsletter, published in the Riverton Journal.

Redwood Road Construction
Paving has been completed on Redwood Road in Bluffdale between Bangerter Highway and Camp Williams. Striping will take place over the next couple weeks. During the striping process, traffic may be reduced to one lane during the hours of 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Sundays-Thursdays and 7 p.m. to 10 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. The project will be completed by early September.

Riverton Library Calendar
Click here to view the Riverton Library's event calendar.

Riverton Senior Center
Click here to view the Riverton Senior Center's August newsletter. Click here to view their August lunch menu.

Riverton Quilt Exhibition – Save the Date
Calling all quilters! The Riverton Quilt Exhibition will be held in November and December. The quilt entry period will be held November 1-8. The show runs from November 15 to December 22 at the Old Dome Meeting Hall. Free to enter. Contact Vicki Wartman at vwartman@rivertonutah.gov or 385-237-3421 with any questions.

Small Business Expo
The South Valley Chamber and Small Business Administration are sponsoring a Small Business Expo on Wednesday, September 15 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Mountain America Expo Center in Sandy. Click here for details or here to join the Facebook event.

Wreaths Across America
Riverton City invites you to sponsor a wreath for a veteran’s grave at Riverton City Cemetery this coming December through the Wreaths Across America program. There are 320+ veterans buried in the cemetery. We’re hoping enough community members will purchase a wreath so each veteran has a wreath at their grave for Christmas. Wreaths cost $15 each. Click here to sponsor a wreath.
Have a community announcement you'd like listed in the next Riverton Recap? Please email Casey Saxton with your information at csaxton@rivertonutah.gov. Submissions must be relevant to the community at large to be listed here. All announcements will be reviewed and included at the discretion of the Riverton City Communications Department.
City Government Information
Elected Officials

Trent Staggs - Mayor
Sheldon Stewart - District 1
Troy McDougal - District 2
Tawnee McCay - District 3
Tish Buroker - District 4
Claude Wells - District 5

Click here for the Mayor's contact info, here for City Council contact info, or here to view the district map.
Administration

David R. Brickey - City Manager
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Riverton, Utah 84065

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City Reception: 801-254-0704
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Animal Control: 801-208-3108
Cemetery: 801-208-3128
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Public Works: 801-208-3162
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Utility Billing: 801-208-3133
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