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1/17/2025 - ELK HERD PAYS ANNUAL VISIT TO MILLCREEK; NEW BUSINESS COUNCIL BOARD LAUNCHED; etc. View this email in your browser A band of around 30 elk decided to visit Millcreek this week, leaving Parleys Canyon and risking I-80 and I- 215 crossings for a more interesting and perhaps more nutritious diet. Photo Credit- Kimberly Wright, via KSL ANNOUNCEMENTS City Hall Will Be Closed on January 20th to honor Martin Luther King Jr Day No Public Meetings NEWS Wildlife Update: Elk in Millcreek Area MILLCREEK. On Wednesday, a group of roughly 30 elk migrated down from the foothills into Millcreek. The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources (DWR) is aware of the situation and responded that morning. Unfortunately, they were unable to relocate the elk, but they are actively monitoring the group and working on a longer-term solution. Over the past couple of days, residents have seen elk in their yards and scattered throughout the northeastern parts of the city. DWR believes some of the herd has migrated back up to the foothills. Two years ago when the elk came down, DWR's first effort to herd them back was only a temporary solution, with ---PAGE BREAK--- many of the group deciding a few days later that the golf course at the Salt Lake Country Club was a cozy place to winter. While the DWR decides how to deal with the latest visitors, here are some tips they offer to keep ourselves and the elk safe: Slow down and watch out for wildlife on I-80, I-215, Wasatch Blvd. and Foothill Drive. Stay calm and keep your distance – Do not approach or try to herd the elk. They will naturally regroup and move through the area if left undisturbed. Do not feed the elk (or any wildlife) – Feeding can harm the animals and keep them in areas they shouldn’t remain. Keep dogs leashed or inside – Elk may see dogs as a threat and can become aggressive. For the safety of both your pets and the wildlife, keep dogs secured while the elk are nearby. If you see an elk on I-215 or I-80, notice one in your neighborhood that appears injured, or observe one staying in the same location for an extended period, please contact the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources at [PHONE REDACTED]. Thank you for your patience and your commitment to living alongside Utah’s incredible wildlife! Click here HERE to see KSL interview the DWR about their efforts to come up with long-term solutions to what is turning out to be a very complicated issue. Members of the Millcreek Business Council Board are pictured with Mayor Silvestrini, City Manager/Economic Development Director Mike Winder, and several city staff. Millcreek Business Council Board Launched ---PAGE BREAK--- MILLCREEK. Instead of a chamber of commerce collecting dues, all licensed Millcreek businesses are automatically members of the Millcreek Business Council. The Business Council has been governed by several committees in the past. Now, for the first time, the Business Council will be governed by a board of directors representing diverse industries, business sizes, and geographic locations throughout the city. Suzi Sands (Aviva Wo/man) is the past chair, Michael Gura (Mansell Real Estate) was elected chair, and Steven Connors (Maid Brigade) was elected vice chair. Other directors include Mary Woodard (Granite Credit Union), Matt Hasbrouck (St. Mark’s Hospital), T.J. Kropf (New Age Bodywork), Gavin Pierce (Porsche Salt Lake), Laura Clark (First Utah Bank), Stringham (42nd Street Greenhouse), Vicki Bolt (Second Summit Hard Cider), and Ismar Vallecillos (Western Governors University). Mayor Jeff Silvestrini is representing the City Council on the board, and Jen Holmberg is the Millcreek resident representative. City staff support for the board includes Mike Winder (City Manager and Economic Development Director), Elise Summers (Economic Development Assistant and Business Council Liaison), Collyn Mosquito (Promise Program Economic Well Being Coordinator), and Lacy Gill (Community Life Business Development Manager). The Business Council provides networking events for city businesses like the Meet-N-Eat and ways to engage the community through events such as the spring and fall business markets on Millcreek Common. Businesses are also recognized through a business-of-the-month program, ribbon cuttings, and an annual awards gala. Service projects for the business community to be involved in include Millcreek’s warm winter coat drive. “We are excited for this high caliber group of leaders to help direct all of these exciting events and programs,” said Elise Summers. “Our city has an amazing business community that really cares about helping each other and giving back to Millcreek,” she said. For information on getting involved with the Millcreek Business Council, contact Elise Summers at [EMAIL REDACTED]. ---PAGE BREAK--- Fire Chief Dominic Burchett administering the oath to the 15 members of Recruit Class 58. United Fire Authority Graduates 15 New Firefighters MILLCREEK. We want to add our sincere congratulations to Recruit Class 58 on graduating from the Fire Academy as the Unified Fire Authority welcomes 15 new firefighters to the UFA Family. We wish you all a safe and rewarding career in the fire service. Thank you to the recruits, training division/cadre, and their families for their sacrifice and hard work during the past 14 weeks. We had the honor of hosting the graduation at City Hall and look forward to our great continuing partnership with UFA and the work they do protecting our city. Recruit Class 58: Samantha Allen Thomas Barney Dominic Davila Dillon Headrick Dalton Hendricks Elijah Marichal Aiden Marin Skyler Milne Lindsay Rowley Carson Russell Alec Schaumacher Gerry Sims Trenton Soper Dalton Timothy JennaBree Tollestrup ---PAGE BREAK--- Representatives from Western Governors University pose with Millcreek City Councilmembers and mascots Sage the Owl and Milo the Moose after the presentation of the "WGU Day" Proclamation. January 15th, 2025, is Proclaimed "WGU Day" in Millcreek MILLCREEK. At the City Council meeting on January 13th, 2025, Mayor Silvestrini recognized Western Governors University (WGU) for their contributions to Millcreek and throughout Salt Lake County as the nation's largest nonprofit private university. Headquartered in Millcreek, WGU offers affordable, high-quality postsecondary opportunities where Utahns can earn degrees and certificates in business, nursing, teaching, and IT through an online, competency-based model. Thank you, WGU, for offering traditionally underserved populations in MIllcreek and beyond, affordable educational opportunities. ---PAGE BREAK--- Wasatch Front Waste & Recycling District is Offering Christmas Tree Pickup Through the End of January ---PAGE BREAK--- EVENTS Click HERE to Request Your Tree Pickup ---PAGE BREAK--- * * * ---PAGE BREAK--- National Figure Skating Month Exhibition at the Common January 22nd - 7pm Don't miss this free, family-friendly event. Bundle up, bring your friends, and enjoy the magic under the stars. * * * Art Market Wonders of Winter at Millcreek Common Jan 18 through February 17, 2025 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM Art Market Wonders of Winter features local, Utah-based fine artists who work in various mediums, including painting and photography. Explore emerging artisans and new works from renowned professionals as the community gathers to celebrate visual art. Join us for the Art Market Wonders of Winter Artist Reception Millcreek Common, Public Market January 24, 2025 - 6:00-8:00 PM Meet participating artists and browse their work produced in a variety of mediums. Light hors d'oeuvres and a string quartet will accompany the evening. * * * ---PAGE BREAK--- SAVE THE DATE ---PAGE BREAK--- January 24th Adventure Challenge Kick-Off Event with Every Kid Outdoors (EKO) Millcreek Common, Skate Loop & Plaza 2 PM-5 PM Kick off the year with free ice skating, prizes, hot cocoa, and a Skate Loop Ice Troup performance. Kids can also earn their first Adventure Challenge sticker for the year. The EKO initiative encourages youth to spend more time outdoors engaging in activities that benefit physical health. SIGN UP HERE! * * * ---PAGE BREAK--- 1.27.25 - 7pm Ice skating is for everyone, regardless of age. See fabulous 21+ skaters entertain and showcase their unique skills and tricks. The skaters and audience alike will enjoy these thrilling performances. Remember…if you've always dreamed of gliding across the ice, it's never too late to start learning. * * * MESSAGES FROM OUR PARTNERS ---PAGE BREAK--- Way to go Millcreek!! MILLCREEK. The Wasatch Front Waste & Recycling District has released the 2024 Diversion Rates and Millcreek reached a diversion rate of 24%, well over the goal of 18%. Thank you, Millcreek, for helping divert almost a quarter of our municipal waste from the landfill. Keep up the good work! Join the Fun: In-Person Book Buddies at Salt Lake County Animal Services! ---PAGE BREAK--- Looking for a way to make reading even more exciting? Come read to the adorable cats at Salt Lake County Animal Services! Our Book Buddies program is perfect for kids under 18 to enjoy some quality reading time while helping cats feel loved and socialized. It's a win-win for everyone! How it works: 1. Visit us at 511 W 3900 S, SLC between 10 AM – 6 PM, Tuesday through Saturday. 2. Kids must bring along an adult buddy. 3. Bring your favorite book (or a few!) or pick one from our cattery “library.” 4. Sign in and out on the clipboard in the cattery—it even counts as volunteer time! This heartwarming program helps kids build confidence in their reading while offering soothing companionship to our shelter cats. Cats find the sound of a human voice calming, and other shelters have seen incredible benefits from similar programs. Have questions? We’re here to help! Email us at [EMAIL REDACTED] or visit AdoptUtahPets.org. Come join us for a purr-fectly wonderful time! ---PAGE BREAK--- MILLCREEK IN THE NEWS MILLCREEK. Millcreek's own HOTWORX 24 Hour Infrared Fitness Studio was highlighted in the Home Town Values publication. Check it out HERE. ---PAGE BREAK--- Join the Millcreek Team!! Public Market Sales Associate Adventure Hub Crew Member Event Assistant Adventure Hub Zamboni Driver Meetings with the Mayor Fridays from 2-4pm have been set aside for citizens to meet with Mayor Jeff Silvestrini. 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