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11/1/2018 NWS Urgent Red Flag Warning / July 10th agenda 1/11 NWS Urgent Red Flag Warning / July 10th agenda View this email in your browser On Tuesday, the professional fireworks show at Sugarhouse Park started several grass fires along I-80. - Photo by SLC Fire Announcements UPCOMING MEETINGS NEWS MAYOR SILVESTRINI'S OPEN LETTER TO THE UTAH LEGISLATURE ABOUT FIREWORKS Subscribe Past Issues Translate ---PAGE BREAK--- 11/1/2018 NWS Urgent Red Flag Warning / July 10th agenda 2/11 City Council Monday, 7/10/17 Work session 4 PM Regular meeting 7 PM See agenda below For future dates, visit the Calendar of Events on our website. BUSINESS LICENSES Here is the list of Millcreek business licenses issued between June 26 to 30. Thanks! Weekend traffic jam update is below. MILLCREEK, UT. The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued an urgent RED FLAG WARNING through Saturday night for the Salt Lake Valley, including Millcreek. According to the NWS, that means that "critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or are imminent." This week, dozens of residents have contacted our city representatives to express their concern about fireworks-caused fires, and insisted that the city do something. Contrary to recent reports from the Governor's office, this is not a local control issue. The Utah Legislature has tied our hands. The most any Utah city can do is prohibit fireworks in areas specifically identified by the Unified Fire Authority as hazardous. Mayor Silvestrini, together with Senator Jani Iwamoto, Representative Patrice Arent, and some neighboring mayors, have begun the process of determining how to regain local control over fireworks. In the meantime, yesterday, our mayor wrote to the leaders of the Utah Legislature to express our concerns. They have not yet had a chance to respond, but we wanted to share this communication with you: From: Mayor Jeff Silvestrini <[EMAIL REDACTED]> Date: July 6, 2017 at 3:40 PM MDT To: Utah Senate President Wayne Neiderhauser <[EMAIL REDACTED] ah.gov>, Utah House Speaker Greg Hughes <[EMAIL REDACTED]> Subject: Fireworks legislation Dear President Niederhauser and Speaker Hughes: I have heard from other mayors that I am not alone in getting deluged with constituent complaints about fireworks, the size of legal, aerial rockets available in our stores, the number of days they are permitted, the fact people do not Subscribe Past Issues Translate ---PAGE BREAK--- 11/1/2018 NWS Urgent Red Flag Warning / July 10th agenda 3/11 honor the permitted hours of use and the problems they present with the extreme fire danger in our cities this year. It is frustrating to have to let my constituents know that our state legislature has effectively preempted local control on this issue pursuant to Utah Code Section 53-7-225(3), in spite of our better familiarity with our local conditions, including weather, terrain and specific fire risks. I have asked the fire marshal to designate the obvious areas in Millcreek, but it is nearly impossible to identify and describe every patch of flammable ground in my city and we simply lack the resources to do more, including trying to describe every creek bed or swale in an ordinance within the limitations of Utah Code section 15A-5-202.5(1)(b). In hot dry weather like we are experiencing this summer, particularly given the growth of fuels from our wet spring, the fire dangers from fireworks are severe throughout my city. Our fire department has battled dozens of blazes ignited by fireworks, some as simple as grass or brush fires and others involving structures. The risk of a true conflagration in Millcreek’s urban interface with Grandeur Peak and Mount Olympus keeps me awake at night, sniffing for any hint of smoke. Please restore local control of this issue by amending state law to permit us to restrict the days and places of lawful use to accommodate weather conditions and risk. My constituents do not understand why our city is so limited by the legislature from exercising local control over this public safety issue, which directly affects our well-being, our fire-fighting resources and the property of our residents. My primary concern here is fire safety. I will not trouble you for now with my constituents’ concerns for our air quality and the public peace at night during nearly the entire month of July. Please help us with this. Thank you for all you do for us- Jeff Silvestrini, mayor of Millcreek The Unified Fire Authority this week updated its map to include new fireworks-restricted areas within Millcreek. In addition, the City Council will be considering an ordinance at its meeting this coming Monday (7/10/17) to add more fireworks-restricted areas that the UFA has identified. This is the limits of what we can do under state law. We will continue to share this discussion in this newsletter and on the website. In the meantime, please use common sense out there. Subscribe Past Issues Translate ---PAGE BREAK--- 11/1/2018 NWS Urgent Red Flag Warning / July 10th agenda 4/11 Have Fun Tonight Without Fireworks! Subscribe Past Issues Translate ---PAGE BREAK--- 11/1/2018 NWS Urgent Red Flag Warning / July 10th agenda 5/11 Subscribe Past Issues Translate ---PAGE BREAK--- 11/1/2018 NWS Urgent Red Flag Warning / July 10th agenda 6/11 Tomorrow's Long-Awaited Arts Festival! SAVE THE DATE Millcreek Night Out Against Crime Tuesday, August 1 at 5 - 9 PM Millcreek Community Center 2266 E Evergreen Ave, Millcreek, Utah 84109 Subscribe Past Issues Translate ---PAGE BREAK--- 11/1/2018 NWS Urgent Red Flag Warning / July 10th agenda 7/11 I-80/Parleys Weekend Closures The big closure this weekend that affects Millcreek is the eastbound stretch of I- 215, from the exit off of I-80 east all the way to the 33rd South exit. Combined with the weeks-long closure of south-bound Foothill Drive onto I-215, there will be little southbound traffic using the 33rd South exit this weekend. But the 2300 East exit could be jam-packed. UDOT is encouraging you to use the 700 East exit by directing the detour there. Regardless of which you use, it's likely 3300 South eastbound to I-215 will be busy this weekend. Zoom your browser in on the map to see the closures and suggested detour. Click here for the full scoop. Subscribe Past Issues Translate ---PAGE BREAK--- 11/1/2018 NWS Urgent Red Flag Warning / July 10th agenda 8/11 We wish a sad farewell to Dingo, a UPD K9 who was shot and killed in Millcreek earlier this week by a crime suspect. See more at http://updsl.org/. VISIT us at http://millcreek.utah.gov Click here to subscribe to our weekly newsletter City Council Agenda Monday, July 10, 2017 Notice is Hereby Given that the Millcreek City Council shall assemble for a meeting in the Conference Subscribe Past Issues Translate ---PAGE BREAK--- 11/1/2018 NWS Urgent Red Flag Warning / July 10th agenda 9/11 Room of the Mt. Olympus Improvement District Offices located at 3932 South 500 East Millcreek, Utah. 4:00 PM - WORK SESSION 1. Discussion with Talia Butler, Division Director for Animal Services, about moving forward pursuant to interlocal agreement, and about civil vs. criminal enforcement of ordinances, and introducing Animal Services liaison team 2. Discussion with John Miller about 5-year capital plan and method of identifying and prioritizing projects (streets, sidewalks, streetlights) 3. Discussion with Michelle Vargas of NFP about interns and about selection of a 401k vendor 4. Discussion with Michelle Vargas and John Brems about options for employee share of social security 5. Discussion with Aimee McConkie about Millfreaks event 6. Discussion with Collin Simonsen and Bryan Baggaley about their 6/9/17 demand on the City 7. Discussion about personnel policies, including social media policy – John Geilmann 8. Discussion with UPD about panhandling enforcement 9. Ongoing discussion of municipal priorities 10. Discussion of new items for subsequent consideration 6:30 PM - BREAK: Dinner for Council provided this week by Councilmember Bev Uipi 7:00 PM - REGULAR MEETING: 1. Call to Order 1.1. Pledge of Allegiance 1.2. Approval of Minutes for June 26, 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, reports of City Council members. 3.2 Report of the Unified Police Department 3.3 Report of the Unified Fire Authority 4. Appointments 5. Consent Agenda – Declarations of Gifts 5.1 Acceptance of gift for Fujilyte conservation easement, Albert R. Gordon and Joanne M. Gordon 5.2 Acceptance of gift for Fujilyte conservation easement, Tika Beard 5.3 Acceptance of gift for Fujilyte conservation easement, Adam Holmes 5.4 Acceptance of gift for Fujilyte conservation easement, John Knoblock and Elizabeth Haigh 5.5 Acceptance of gift for Fujilyte conservation easement, Darlene Batatian Subscribe Past Issues Translate ---PAGE BREAK--- 11/1/2018 NWS Urgent Red Flag Warning / July 10th agenda 10/11 5.6 Acceptance of gift for Fujilyte conservation easement, Clare P. Mysenburg and Mark Miller 5.7 Acceptance of gift for Fujilyte conservation easement, Jeffrey L. Silvestrini and Leslie Van Frank Silvestrini 6. Planning Matters 6.1 Discussion and consideration of Ordinance No. 17-__ - amending Chapter 19.32 of the Millcreek Code of Ordinances, by revising and updating the C-1, C-2 and C-3 zones. The staff report can be found here. 6.2 Discussion and consideration of Planning Application 30429 – Heather Newport, on behalf of the KETM Trust – Requesting a rezone of .63 acres from C-1 (Community Commercial) zone to the C-2 (Neighborhood Commercial) zone. Location: 2827 South 2300 East. Community Council: Canyon Rim. Planner: Todd A. Draper, AICP 6.3 Discussion and consideration of Ordinance No. 17-__ - adopting a flood damage prevention plan 7. Financial Matters 7.1 Public hearing on fixing the compensation of the Mayor and members of the Council. See published notice. 7.2 Discussion and consideration of Resolution No. - authorizing the expenditure of funds for the September 2017 Utah Prepare Fair Conference & Expo 7.3 Discussion and consideration of Ordinance No. revising Millcreek’s procurement policy to identify the City Manager as a designee of the Mayor 8. Other Matters 8.1 Discussion and consideration of Resolution No. requesting admission to the Public Employees’ Retirement System 8.2 Discussion and consideration of Resolution No. 17-__ - to join the Utah League of Cities and Towns 8.3 Discussion and consideration of Ordinance No. 17-__ - granting an electric utility franchise and general utility easement to Rocky Mountain Power 8.4 Discussion and consideration of Ordinance No. - adding additional areas subject to the ban on the use of fireworks and any open flame fires within certain areas of Millcreek 9. New Items for Subsequent Consideration 10. Calendar of Upcoming Events City Council, July 17, 2017, TBA work meeting, 7:00 PM regular meeting, 3932 South 500 East, Millcreek. Planning Commission, July 21, 2017, 5-8 PM, 2001 S. State St., N2-800, SLC 11. Closed Session (If Needed) The Council may convene in a closed session 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 Subscribe Past Issues Translate ---PAGE BREAK--- 11/1/2018 NWS Urgent Red Flag Warning / July 10th agenda 11/11 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 9th of July, 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