We want to keep and revitalize what we have that defines Murray’s character,” Morot said. We want Murray to stay unique and independent. We don’t want to live in the shadow of these ugly, generic, high-rise apartments. “Over and over, people have said, we do not want more high density. I encourage them to make their comments to the council as well as long as they are ‘re-engaging.’”Īccording to Morot, the Murray City Council has been criticized for not heeding residents’ input, including the loss of the Historic Murray First Ward Chapel and the potential development of high-density housing next to Murray Park. I don’t even want those who disagree with our efforts excluded.
Our foundation has chosen historic preservation as a way to be engaged in the process, but there are a variety of other ways. That’s what I mean by the need to re-engage. Our city council has encouraged people to reach out to them, and people are disaffected or apathetic for whatever reason. “In fact, that is the only thing that will have any effect. “People could make a difference if they combine their voices on an issue,” Morot said. HMFF wishes more residents would engage in city plans beyond the Block One area.
The open house generated enough public input to compel the city to hold off on the initial plans presented in the meeting.
Murray City initiated the survey last year after the city conducted an open house regarding the area known as Block One.
This excludes the Arlington property, and it should not.” What has happened is that the definition of ‘historic downtown’ has been restricted in its interpretation by the city to mean the section of State Street between 4800 South and Vine Street. Historic Murray First Foundation (HMFF) Vice President Rachel Morot said, “Murray City has not yet acted on the Y2 Analytics survey that was done, where citizens voiced their preference for a historic downtown. One specific issue is the potential loss of the Arlington building (old city hall), which is not included in the city’s interpretation of the “historic downtown” area. What ought to happen with the old city hall property? The Historic Murray First Foundation pushes for more public engagement and encourages residents to contact the council to voice their opinions.Ĭity leaders have made it known that the city intends to sell the city hall property that fronts State Street and stretches to the Ken Price Ballpark.
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