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2/16/2024 - LEGISLATIVE ACTION ALERT; NATALIE CLINE ACTION; SAVE THE DATE-STATE OF THE CITY ADDRESS; etc. View this email in your browser Dust blowing down Parley's Canyon from the existing Kilgore mining operation. The proposed mine would be 50 times larger. NEWS ACTION ALERT— ---PAGE BREAK--- Announcements City Hall will be closed Monday, 2/19/24, for Presidents' Day Public Meetings Planning Commission Wed., 2/21/24, 5pm City Hall, 2nd floor Community Forum 1330 E Chambers Ave See Agenda Below PARLEYS MINE - Life Excavated? MILLCREEK. Those concerned about the prospect of a new, large gravel mine in Parleys Canyon should be on the alert concerning two bills currently working their way through the Utah Legislature this session. Both bills, if passed, would ensure that the Parleys gravel pit on Millcreek’s doorstep, becomes a reality. Both Senate Bill 172 (sponsored now by Utah County Senator Curtis Bramble) and House Bill 502 (sponsored by Cache County Representative Casey Snider) pre-empt local control of gravel pits and impose unwarranted, expensive demands upon local governments to accommodate the gravel industry. These bills would immediately allow a new gravel mine on the south side of I-80 just above the mouth of Parleys Canyon Forecast to be 50 times the size of the existing Kilgore pit on the north side of I-80, the proposed Parleys Canyon gravel mine threatens Millcreek and Salt Lake County with unacceptable additional PM 2.5 and PM 10 dust pollution, all of which would be blown down the canyon wind tunnel into our air shed. This proposed mine creates dust that is not only a nuisance to our property and a threat to our health, it also portends other adverse consequences to our city, county and state. For example: If our state does not demonstrate efforts to attain or does not actually attain acceptable air quality levels along the Wasatch Front, federal funding for transportation in Utah could be halted. That would paralyze our state’s ability to respond to our fast growth with additional transit and transportation projects and planning. At a time where we have critical concerns about getting water into the Great Salt Lake, such an operation in the GSL drainage would consume ---PAGE BREAK--- millions, if not billions, of gallons of water to try to limit that dust. Cities would be required to identify additional areas for mining operations, thus expending taxpayer funds to do the work that private concerns should be performing. City taxpayers would also have to foot the bill to extend infrastructure, like roads and sewers, to serve private mining concerns within two miles of a municipal boundary. If this sounds outrageously overreaching, it is exactly that. To benefit a few private mining interests, the legislation would harm our air and the GSL, and impose unfunded mandates on taxpayers across the state. Another photo of dust blowing down Parleys Canyon from the existing mine. Millcreek has consistently opposed the Parleys mine. We have been actively lobbying against these bills over the last few weeks. Our own Millcreek legislators are informed and oppose this legislation. However, the only thing likely to stop these bills from passing is enough people expressing concern to their legislators, particularly the sponsors and committee members on house and senate natural resources committees, and Governor Cox. If you know folks who live in the districts these sponsors serve, encourage them to speak out to them. Legislators care more about what their own constituents think than the opinions of people outside their districts. Please help! Only a huge volume of opposition will STOP this industry-led effort to transform our state motto to ---PAGE BREAK--- “Life Excavated!” Below is a list of legislators you could contact. Include your full address in any message to them. Urge them to oppose these bills and to support further study of Utah’s need for gravel aggregate and the actual incremental transportation costs of obtaining this material from areas where the air quality and water usage concerns are not so critical to our welfare. Send Governor Cox a Message HERE Bill Sponsors: SB172, Senator Curtis Bramble, [EMAIL REDACTED], District 24, representing Utah County HB502, Representative Casey Snider, [EMAIL REDACTED]. District 5, representing Cache County Senate Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Environment Committee Members: Senator Ronald M. Winterton, [EMAIL REDACTED], District 20 representing Daggett, Duchesne, Summit, Uintah, and Wasatch Counties Senator Nate Blouin, [EMAIL REDACTED], District 13 representing Salt Lake County Senator David G. Buxton, [EMAIL REDACTED], District 4 representing Davis and Weber Counties Senator Keith Grover, [EMAIL REDACTED], District 23 representing Utah County Senator Derrin R. Owens, [EMAIL REDACTED], District 27 representing Beaver, Garfield, Juab, Kane, Millard, Piute, Sanpete, Sevier, Utah, and Wayne Counties Senator Stephanie Pitcher, [EMAIL REDACTED], District 14 representing Salt Lake County Senator Scott D. Sandall, [EMAIL REDACTED], District 1 representing Box Elder, Cache, and Tooele Counties Senator Evan Vickers, [EMAIL REDACTED], District 28 representing Beaver, Iron, and Washington Counties House Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Environment Committee Members: Rep. Walt Brooks, [EMAIL REDACTED], District 75 representing Washington County Rep. Rex P. Shipp, [EMAIL REDACTED], District 71 representing Iron County Rep. Gay Lynn Bennion, [EMAIL REDACTED], District 41 representing Salt Lake County Rep. Bridger Bolinder, [EMAIL REDACTED], District 29 representing Juab, Millard, and Tooele Counties Rep. Scott H. Chew, [EMAIL REDACTED], District 68 representing Duchesne and Uintah Counties Rep. Tim Jimenez, [EMAIL REDACTED], District 28 representing Tooele County Rep. Mike L. Kohler, mkohler@le,utah.gov, District 59 representing Summit and Wasatch Counties Rep. Steven J. Lund, [EMAIL REDACTED], District 66 representing Juab and Sanpete Counties ---PAGE BREAK--- Rep. Doug Owens, [EMAIL REDACTED], District 33 representing Salt Lake County Rep. Thomas W. Peterson, [EMAIL REDACTED], District 1 representing Box Elder and Cache Counties Rep. Mike Schultz, [EMAIL REDACTED], District 12 representing Davis and Weber Counties Rep. Casey Snider, [EMAIL REDACTED], District 5 representing Cache County Rep. Keven J. Stratton, [EMAIL REDACTED], District 58 representing Utah County Rep. Christine F. Watkins, [EMAIL REDACTED], District 67 representing Carbon, Duchesne, Emery and Grand Counties Millcreek City Council Unanimously Votes for State School Board Member's Resignation MILLCREEK. On Monday, February 12th, the Millcreek City Council unanimously passed a resolution demanding the resignation of Natalie Cline from the Utah State Board of Education. The Council took action in light of Cline's posting of a photo earlier this month of a high school athlete, in which she falsely implied that the student is transgender, thereby encouraging online vitriol and threats in the comments that put the student, her team, her school, and her community in danger. You can find coverage of the story HERE on KUTV 2 News and HERE on ABC4. The full text of Resolution No. 24-07 can be found HERE. TOMORROW ---PAGE BREAK--- THE SATURDAY MARKET WITH LOCAL FOOD & CRAFT ARTISANS 11 AM - 3:00 PM Until March 16 19 Vendors this week! The Saturday Market returns in conjunction with the Art Market at Millcreek’s Public Market. This weekly market is a roster of food and craft artisans selling local products. Come hungry and try some of the amazing new products launching at the Market. Stay awhile and enjoy a Valentine's themed water color activity. SUNDAY ---PAGE BREAK--- MONDAY ---PAGE BREAK--- Celebrate Presidents' Day this Monday, February 19th at the Millcreek Common! Enjoy $2 off admission! Don't forget to stop by the Art Market located on the first floor of City Hall to view and purchase art and fine craftsmanship from local artists! Open daily from 11 AM to 9 PM. THURSDAY ---PAGE BREAK--- ---PAGE BREAK--- ---PAGE BREAK--- Ice Skating Showcase At Millcreek Common There are only three ice skating showcases left, so don't miss your chance witness these incredible live performances! Below is the schedule for the remaining showcases: February 29, 6:30 PM - Skate Loop Ice Troupe March 6, 6:30 PM - Adults Skate Too! March 15, 7:45 PM - Ice Theatre of Utah All performances are free and everyone is invited! SAVE THE DATE ---PAGE BREAK--- ---PAGE BREAK--- Be Prepared to Help Out - Learn CPR The Unified Fire Authority is offering CPR Training to residents. The class that will take place in Millcreek will be on March 5th from 6 to 10 pm at UFA Station 106, 1911 E 3300 S. Register and Learn More HERE ---PAGE BREAK--- ---PAGE BREAK--- As early as Monday, Feb. 19, construction will resume on the Millcreek 900 East Improvement project between 3900 South and 4500 South. Expect traffic shifts and new traffic control configurations as crews begin work on the west side of 900 East. The full- depth roadway reconstruction will happen this year, so please plan ahead and expect traffic impacts and travel delays. During construction use caution while traveling through the work zone and follow all traffic control devices. This construction is anticipated to be completed by the end of summer 2024. WHAT TO EXPECT: Daytime work Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. – 5 p.m., Saturday work as needed Increased noise, dust and vibration throughout the project area Intermittent driveway, sidewalk and lane closures Temporary water shutoffs throughout the project area Driveway removals and reconstruction Traffic shifts and travel delays Please note that all construction schedules are weather- and materials-dependent and subject to change. PROJECT OVERVIEW Millcreek is reconstructing 900 East between 3900 South and 4500 South to enhance this critical corridor and match the road north of 3900 South. These improvements will include reconstructing the roadway, upgrading the sidewalks and pedestrian ramps to meet Americans with Disability Act (ADA) standards, installing new curb and gutters, and widening shoulders. Additionally, a new bike lane will be added along both sides of 900 East. ---PAGE BREAK--- To stay up to date on this project and construction impacts, check the Millcreek website, sign up for email updates, or call our hotline at 844-900-EAST (3278). Join the Millcreek team! Grants Manager (FT) Senior Accountant (FT) Public Market Sales Associate (PT) Meetings with the Mayor Fridays from 2-4pm have been set aside for citizens to meet with Mayor Jeff Silvestrini. Call [PHONE REDACTED] to schedule a slot. VISIT us at Click here to subscribe to this weekly newsletter Millcreek Planning Commission Meeting Agenda Public Notice is hereby given that the Planning Commission of Millcreek will assemble in a regular public meeting on Wednesday, 21 February 2024 at City Hall, 1330 E. Chambers Avenue, Millcreek, Utah 84106, commencing at 5:00 p.m. Documents: PC 2-21-24 AGENDA.PDF PC 2-21-24 PACKET.PDF 5:00 p.m. – Regular Meeting 1. Public Hearings 1.1 Consideration of CU-23-009, A conditional use permit to accommodate a mixed-use residential complex, consisting of 12 townhome units and 1500 sq ft of commercial space at 4358 S 900 ---PAGE BREAK--- E, by applicant Brad Anderson. 1.2 Consideration of CU-24-001, a conditional use permit to construct a medical office building in the C-3 Commercial and City Center Overlay Zones at 3179 S Highland Drive, by applicant Adam Watts. 1.3 Consideration of SD-23-006, seeking approval to subdivide a property and existing buildings located at 1596-1618 E 3300, into a ten-unit residential condominium flat, by applicant Robert Renza. 1.4 Consideration of ZM-24-001, a proposed rezone of the property located at 4433 S Garden Drive from the R-1-10 single family zone to the R-4-8.5 medium density zone. 2. Commission Business 2.1 Updates from the Planning and Zoning Director 2.2 Approval of December 20, 2023 Meeting Minutes 3. Calendar of Upcoming Meetings City Council, February 26, 2024 City Council, March 11, 2024 Historic Preservation Commission, March 14, 2024 Planning Commission March 20, 2024 4. Adjournment The Planning Commission public meeting is a public forum where the Planning Commission receives comment from applicants, the public, applicable agencies and staff regarding land use applications and other items on the Commission’s agenda. In addition, it is where the Planning Commission takes action on these items. Actions may include: approval, approval with conditions, denial of legislative items, continuance, or recommendation to other bodies as applicable. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Millcreek will make reasonable accommodation for participation in the meeting. Individuals may request assistance by contacting the ADA Coordinator, 801- 214-2751 or [EMAIL REDACTED], at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting. The meeting will be live streamed via the City’s website at: Stream. Public comment can be submitted before or during the meeting via the City’s website at: The Commission may convene in an electronic meeting. Commissioners may participate from remote locations and may be connected to the electronic meeting by GoToMeeting, Zoom, or telephonic communications. The anchor location will be City Hall. THE UNDERSIGNED DULY APPOINTED CITY RECORDER FOhttp://pmn.utah.govR THE MUNICIPALITY OF MILLCREEK HEREBY CERTIFIES THAT A COPY OF THE FOREGOING NOTICE WAS EMAILED OR POSTED TO: City Hall; City Website Utah Public Notice Website http://pmn.utah.gov; Those Listed on the Agenda DATE: February 15, 2024 DEPUTY CITY RECORDER: Alex Wendt Agenda items may be moved in order, sequence, and time to meet the needs of the Planning Commission. ---PAGE BREAK--- Copyright © 2024 Millcreek, All rights reserved. Want to change how you receive these emails? 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