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11/1/2018 Our new administrative team / September 11 and 13 agendas 1/10 Meet our new administrative team View this email in your browser City Manager John Geilmann, Director of Community Relations Rita Lund, Mayor Jeff Silvestrini, Councilmember Bev Uipi, and Office Administrator Tara Whiting, with several young residents of Millcreek. Announcements UPCOMING MEETINGS City Council Monday, 9/11/17, 4:30PM work session, NEWS An Introduction to Millcreek's Administrative Team MILLCREEK. To fully function, a great city must have great people working day after day on city business. With little funding for many months, Millcreek has relied primarily on volunteers to staff its administrative services. At this point, Subscribe Past Issues Translate ---PAGE BREAK--- 11/1/2018 Our new administrative team / September 11 and 13 agendas 2/10 7PM regular session LOCATION: Salt Lake Christian Center, 4300 South 700 East See agenda below Envision Committee Weds., 9/13/17, 6:30PM 3932 South 500 East See agenda below BUSINESS LICENSES Millcreek business licenses 8/28 -9/1. Thanks to all of you! revenues are no longer being diverted to the MSD. Thus, we are gearing up for a staffed administrative team, a fully-operating planning department, and regular business hours (at considerably less expense than before we incorporated). Here is our team so far: John Geilmann, pictured above on the left, came out of retirement in early July to join us as our new City Manager. John's role is to manage Millcreek's municipal services and daily operations to ensure they are effectively functioning. He also will keep track of the budget, and prepare and present the annual budget to the Council for consideration. John's work will free-up our elected officials to focus more on policy-making endeavors, such as representing Millcreek on various committees and boards (like the Wasatch Front Regional Council, the Unified Police Department, and the Unified Fire Authority). We are lucky to have John's extensive managerial experience on board. John worked with South Jordan for almost a decade, the last six as their city manager. He was also Riverdale City's city administrator for five years. In his roles at South Jordan and Riverdale, he's been assistant city manager, RDA director, general counsel, city attorney, city prosecutor, and municipal risk manager. Contact John at [EMAIL REDACTED] or [PHONE REDACTED]. Rita Lund (second-to-left in above photo) is our new Director of Community Relations. Rita is a long-time Millcreek resident. She chaired the Canyon Rim Citizens Association for years, and then joined Salt Lake County to work with east-side community councils. As a Community Relations Specialist. Rita became familiar with the inner workings of the County and of Millcreek. Because many of our services continue to be provided through contracts with the County, we rely heavily on Rita's expertise in helping residents find the right answers to their public works questions. Rita's contact information is [EMAIL REDACTED] or [PHONE REDACTED]. Tara Whiting (in above photo at the right) came to Millcreek in early 2017 as a part-time assistant to answer telephones and respond to resident inquiries. She Subscribe Past Issues Translate ---PAGE BREAK--- 11/1/2018 Our new administrative team / September 11 and 13 agendas 3/10 was hired at the first of July as our full-time Office Administrator. Until we move to our new space, our temporary offices will not be open on Fridays, but you can still reach Tara by telephone [PHONE REDACTED] M-F from 8AM to 5PM. You may have to leave a message, because she is very busy, but she is also very good about returning calls.Tara's email is [EMAIL REDACTED]. On September 18th, Kurt Hansen will begin heading our new Community Development and Planning Department as its Director. This department will be responsible for processing building permit and business license applications, code enforcement and building inspections, as well as economic development. Kurt has many building and development certifications, and experience supervising a large number of employees in Denton, Texas (pop. 113,383). Kurt currently comes to us from South Jordan (and no, he did not work for John Kurt speaks Spanish. We don't have his contact set up yet, but you'll be able to find it in a couple of weeks at Francis Lily joins us on October 9th as our new Assistant Director of Community Development and Planning Director. Francis will be our head planner, and responsible for processing applications for subdivision approvals, zoning amendments, and conditional use permits, as well as building permits. Francis is currently working with South Salt Lake City in a similar position. He has great experience in planning, housing, and Community Development Block Grants. He is an excellent writer and we are looking forward to him helping in the continuing update of our planning codes. Check for Francis's contact information in a few weeks at Our new City Recorder, Michelle Vest, CMC, will be appointed at our next meeting (Sept. 11th). In addition to her statutory duties as the city recorder, Michelle will be taking over various other activities to assist the City Council, and will be codifying our current city code so that it is easier to navigate. Michelle has a great deal of experience as a municipal recorder, as well as in human resource management. She currently the City Recorder in Heber City, and they are sadly looking for her replacement. You will be able to reach Michelle next week at [EMAIL REDACTED]; (801) 214-2706. Alexandra Janina Muller will be joining us Sept. 19th as our Deputy City Recorder. She will have authority to stand in for the City Recorder, but will primarily work with the Planning Department and the Planning Commission. Alexandra is a graduate of Emory Law School, and worked for the City of Chattanooga TN in records and other matters as a licensed attorney. She is Subscribe Past Issues Translate ---PAGE BREAK--- 11/1/2018 Our new administrative team / September 11 and 13 agendas 4/10 working on her Utah Bar license. As a child, Alexandra was a refugee from Nicaragua. She speaks Spanish. Go to in the next couple of weeks for Alexandra's contact information. - Photo KUTV.com. Click on photo for link to story Thank You, Utah Task Force 1, and Our UFA Firefighters TEXAS. Utah Task Force 1, an elite federal search and rescue team comprised Subscribe Past Issues Translate ---PAGE BREAK--- 11/1/2018 Our new administrative team / September 11 and 13 agendas 5/10 of firefighters from the Greater Salt Lake Unified Fire Authority, nearby fire departments, and several civilian Utahns, spent the last two weeks in Texas rescuing victims of flooding caused by Hurricane Harvey. We are fortunate that our own Unified Fire Authority has these resources and trained personnel, all of which would all be available in Millcreek should disaster strike. We are proud of you all and thank you! Free movie TONIGHT in Churchill Jr. High's auditorium THE INCREDIBLES starts at 7PM, doors open at 6:30 for concessions sponsored by the Churchill PTSA Skyline Mini-Cheer Clinic September 11 and 13, 5-7 PM, performance September 14, 6:30 PM Skyline High School gymnasium Hosted by the Skyline High cheer squad contact Laura Hansen at [PHONE REDACTED] for more information Millcreek Community Wildfire Protection Plan HOLD THE DATE - OCTOBER 4TH The United Fire Authority is soliciting public input for the community-based section of our community's Wildfire Protection Plan Location and time to be announced September 2017 Updates from the District Subscribe Past Issues Translate ---PAGE BREAK--- 11/1/2018 Our new administrative team / September 11 and 13 agendas 6/10 DISCOUNTED TICKETS STILL AVAILABLE Subscribe Past Issues Translate ---PAGE BREAK--- 11/1/2018 Our new administrative team / September 11 and 13 agendas 7/10 I-80/I-215 Construction MILLCREEK. Daily lane closures will cause traffic delays again next week, but there won't be any full weekend closures this or next week. But a heads-up about the weekend of September 22nd, when I-80 westbound to I-215 southbound will be closed. That'll make the trip home from Summit County take a bit longer. Here's UDOT's weekly report. VISIT us at http://millcreek.utah.gov Subscribe Past Issues Translate ---PAGE BREAK--- 11/1/2018 Our new administrative team / September 11 and 13 agendas 8/10 Click here to subscribe to our weekly newsletter City Council Agenda Monday, September 11, 2017 NOTE CHANGE IN LOCATION AND START TIME OF WORK SESSION Notice is Hereby Given that the Millcreek City Council shall assemble for a meeting at the Salt Lake Christian Center Auditorium, 4300 S. 700 E. 4:30 PM - WORK SESSION 1. Discussion with John Miller, Salt Lake County, regarding public works priorities 2. 5:30 PM presentation by Highland Drive Business Alliance 3. Introduction of proposed new City Recorder Michelle K. Vest and proposed new Deputy City Recorder Alexandra Janina Muller 4. Introduction of Director of Community Development and Planning Kurt S. Hansen and Assistant Director of Community Development and Planning Francis Xavier Lilly 5. Discussion about organizing Millcreek’s new planning department 6. Discussion of new items for subsequent consideration 7. Discussion of items on regular meeting agenda 6:30 PM - BREAK 7:00 PM - REGULAR MEETING: 1. Call to Order 1.1. Pledge of Allegiance 1.2. Approval of Minutes for August 28, 2017 meeting 2. Public Comment Audience members may bring any item to the Mayor and Council's attention.Comments are subject to the Public Comment and Policy set forth below. State Law prohibits the Council from acting on items that do not appear on the agenda. 3. Reports 3.1 Report of the Mayor 3.2 Reports of City Council members 3.3 Report of City Manager 3.4 Report by the Unified Police Department 3.5 Report by the Unified Fire Authority 4. Appointments 4.1 Discussion and consideration of Ordinance No. 17-__ - creating the position of Deputy City Recorder 4.2 Discussion and consideration of Resolution No. 17-__ - appointing Michelle K. Vest as City Recorder and Janina Alexandra Muller as Deputy City Recorder Subscribe Past Issues Translate ---PAGE BREAK--- 11/1/2018 Our new administrative team / September 11 and 13 agendas 9/10 5. Consent Agenda 6. Planning Matters 7. Financial Matters 7.1 Discussion and consideration of Resolution No. 17-__ - authorizing the expenditure of $4,000 to fund the Millfreaks event 8. Other Matters 8.1 Public hearing and presentation by Lewis Young on Millcreek’s proposed withdrawal from the Salt Lake Valley Law Enforcement Service Area (SLVLESA) while staying with Unified Police Department (UPD). Click here for more information. 8.2 Discussion and consideration of Resolution No. 17-__ - withdrawing from Salt Lake Valley Law Enforcement Service Area (SLVLESA) but staying with Unified Police Department (UPD) 8.3 Discussion and consideration of Resolution No. 17-__ - approving a franchise agreement between Millcreek and Crown Castle NG West, LLC for voice, data or video transmission services utilizing Millcreek rights-of-way 8.4 Discussion and consideration of Resolution No. 17-__ - establishing a policy regarding the use of the City’s movie screen and sound system 9. New Items for Subsequent Consideration 10. Calendar of Upcoming Events Envision Committee, 9/13/17, 6:30 PM, Mt. Olympus Improvement District, 3932 South 500 East City Council, 9/18/17, work session TBA, regular session 7 PM, Mt. Olympus Improvement District, 3932 South 500 East Mt. Olympus Community Council, 9/19/17, 7 PM, Churchill Jr. High School, 3450 East Oakview Drive Planning Commission, 9/20/17, 5 PM, 2001 South State St., Rm N1-110 11. Closed Session (If Needed) The Council may convene in a closed session to discuss the character, professional competence, or physical or mental health of an individual, pending or reasonable imminent litigation, and the purchase, exchange, or lease of real property, as provided by Utah Code Annotated §52-4-205. 12. Adjournment In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Millcreek will make reasonable accommodation for participation in the meeting. Request assistance by contacting Leslie Van Frank, [PHONE REDACTED], at least 24 hours in advance of the meeting. Public Comment Policy and Procedure: The purpose of public comment is to allow citizens to address items on the agenda. Citizens requesting to address the commission may be asked to complete a written comment form and present it to the acting city recorder. In general, the chair will allow an individual two minutes to address the Council. A spokesperson, recognized as representing a group in attendance, may be allowed up to five minutes. At the conclusion of the citizen comment time, the chair may direct staff to assist the citizen on the issue presented; direct the citizen to the proper administrative department(s); or take no action. This policy also applies to all public hearings. Citizens may also submit written requests (outlining their issue) for an item to be considered at a future council meeting. The chair may place the item on the agenda under citizen comments; direct staff to assist the citizen; direct the citizen to the proper administrative departments; or take no action. Leslie Van Frank, acting City Recorder, hereby certifies the foregoing agenda was emailed to at least one a media correspondent, was posted on the Utah State Public Notice website and on Millcreek’s website at http://millcreek.utah.gov, and was posted at the Mt. Olympus Improvement District Offices located at 3932 South 500 East Millcreek, Utah. Posted and dated on or before the 10th day of September, 2017. Leslie Van Frank, Acting City Recorder Subscribe Past Issues Translate ---PAGE BREAK--- 11/1/2018 Our new administrative team / September 11 and 13 agendas 10/10 Envision Committee Agenda Wednesday, September 13, 2017, 6:30 PM Notice is Hereby Given that the Millcreek Envision Committee shall assemble for a meeting at the Mt. Olympus Improvement District, 3932 South 500 East on Wednesday, September 13, 2017 at 6:30 PM Agenda with consultants from Logan Simpson Design: - A summary of the stakeholder interviews to date - Branding exercise – options for the project logo and taglines reviewed - Visioning exercise – develop preliminary draft vision statements.. - A discussion of the role of the EC going forward - Other items as need be discussed Adjournment In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Millcreek will make reasonable accommodation for participation in the meeting. Request assistance by contacting Leslie Van Frank, [PHONE REDACTED], at least 24 hours in advance of the meeting. Leslie Van Frank, acting City Recorder, hereby certifies the foregoing agenda was emailed to at least one a media correspondent, was posted on the Utah State Public Notice website and on Millcreek’s website at http://millcreek.utah.gov, and was posted at the Mt. Olympus Improvement District Offices located at 3932 South 500 East Millcreek, Utah. Posted and dated on or before the 10th day of September, 2017. Leslie Van Frank, Acting City Recorder Copyright © 2017 Millcreek, All rights reserved. Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list Subscribe Past Issues Translate