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01/20/2023: YOUTH COUNCIL AT CAPITOL; RANKED CHOICE VOTING SURVEY; CITY DEPARTMENTS 2022 REPORTS; etc. View this email in your browser Youth Council members from across Utah, including Millcreek, met at the Utah State Capitol this week to learn how local government and planning works, and how the Utah Legislature operates. ---PAGE BREAK--- Announcements PUBLIC MEETINGS City Council & Planning Commission Joint Special Meeting Mon., 1/23/23, 5 pm City Hall, 3330 S 1300 E Or join virtually HERE City Council Mon., 1/23/23 Regular Meeting 7 pm City Hall, 3330 S 1300 E Or join virtually HERE Agendas below NEWS Millcreek Youth Council Members Participate in Local Officials Day at the Utah Legislature SALT LAKE CITY. Members of the Millcreek Youth Council had the great opportunity to attend Local Officials Day at the Utah State Capitol this past Wednesday. They were joined by youth councils throughout the state, some coming from as far as St. George. The youngsters were able to visit the Capitol building, hear from local leaders, and see firsthand how the Legislature operates. Attendees participated in workshops throughout the day, including a mock committee hearing that taught them how to debate and propose amendments to bills, and a planning and zoning activity wherein they strategically planned out a large parcel of land and filled it with housing, commercial venues, and public transportation. At the new Hyatt Regency Hotel, the youth heard from Utah's First Lady, Abby Cox. She spoke to them about the importance of showing up, and how to be builders of legacies. Millcreek Mayor Jeff Silvestrini, who is also President of the Utah League of Cities and Towns, spoke about how cities utilize taxpayer dollars to provide services to residents and how cities are planning to reduce water consumption and deal with growth. The Councils finished the day with the chance to hear from Governor Spencer Cox. ---PAGE BREAK--- Members of the Millcreek Youth Council pose for a picture at the Hyatt Regency Hotel after a full day of workshops at the Utah Legislature's Local Officials Day. Governor Cox spoke to the group about current issues facing Utah, such as the rapid decline of the Great Salt Lake and inflation, and how the youth of today are the policymakers of tomorrow. He encouraged all attendees to contact their legislators about the issues they are passionate about, and reminded them that they, as youth, can make a difference in government today. The Millcreek Youth Council looks forward to this opportunity every year. We are grateful to the ULCT for putting on this educational event. City Council Asking for Feedback MILLCREEK. The City Council is seeking feedback on ranked choice voting (instant runoff voting) — the process used by the City in the 2021 election. Millcreek opted into the pilot project for this form of election for the 2021 election. The city has the opportunity to opt into the program again this year for the 2023 election. Before making that decision, the council would like to hear from you. Complete the Survey Please take a moment to respond to the City's survey by clicking the button below or scanning the QR code. ---PAGE BREAK--- More information on ranked choice voting and the election can be found on the Millcreek website. 2022 City Departments' Year In Review Take the Survey HERE or Scan the QR Code ---PAGE BREAK--- MILLCREEK. In last week's issue of this newsletter, we talked about a City Council strategic planning meeting where each department in the city reported to the council their 2022 Year in Review. For the next few weeks we will be posting the reports from each department to let residents know what we have been doing and the progress that has been made. For this week, please take a look at the lists below from the Economic Development and the Public Works Departments: Economic Development 26 Business Council e-Newsletters 94 Job Seekers Connected to Employers $805,297 NEW sales tax funds generated by Millcreek businesses (up 7.2%) 249 New Businesses (185 commercial / 66 home) 43 Long Term Rentals & 11 Short Term Rentals 3,015 Business License Payments (3rd Highest Ever) $748,877 Worth of Payments (Highest Ever) $144,111 Payments in December (2nd Highest Ever) 78 Businesses Closed, the Lowest Since 2017 3,940 Total Businesses 75 Partner Organizations Connected to Residents 1,500 Hours of Community Volunteer Work 1,500 Winter Clothing Items Donated to 6 Millcreek Organizations 24 Promise Program Events Public Works 32,243 Visits to City Map Hub – Web page 22.12 Miles of Storm Drain Pipe Surveyed 9 Renditions of Redistricting Boundaries 405,000 Sq,Ft. of Pavement Preservation Treatments 300+ Potholes filled 15,000 Sq. Ft. of Concrete Placed (not Capital Improvement Projects) 1,830+ Road Cut Inspections (not Google) 165 Miles of Google Fiber Inspected 14,000 Tons of Salt Spread (8,000 ton in 2023) $478,270 Collected from 610 Public Works permits 151 MS4 (Stormwater) Compliance Site Reviews/Inspections $10,250,000 of Federal Grant Projects Designed ---PAGE BREAK--- It is difficult to list all of the things that each department does on one page but these reports should help understand what each does. If you have questions or comments about this information, please contact Rita Lund at [EMAIL REDACTED]. Blue Recycling Can: What is accepted: Anything not shown below should be thrown in the regular black trash can. Remember "WHEN IN DOUBT, THROW IT OUT!" If you have any questions, regarding what's recyclable, please call (385) 468-6337. Community Recycling Challenge MILLCREEK. Each month our partners at Wasatch Front Waste & Recycling divert one recycling truck with about 500 pounds of blue can collections and do a sample sort to see just how good recycling efforts are. Acceptable items to recycle are tin cans, plastic jugs & tubs, plastic bottles, paper boxes, paper bags, newspaper & mixed paper, cardboard, aluminum cans and empty aerosol cans. Anything else should go in your black can. Remember, when in doubt, throw it out! Cardinal rule - no plastic bags in the recycling bin If a can or bottle is very dirty, do a quick rinse and let it dry. Wet items can also contaminate your recyclables Let bottles and cans dry before putting them in ---PAGE BREAK--- the blue can and keep the lid closed on the can at all times. Rain and snow can contaminate your carefully sorted materials. Here's the challenge — Based on the 2022 sample sorts, Millcreek's average contamination rate was 19%. That's a great number but we can do better. Salt Lake City has a contamination rate of around 15%, let's beat them!! Be sure what you put in your blue can belongs in the blue can. With a little effort we can get below 15% and show SLC what we can do, let's go for it. For additional information on recycling, visit the Wasatch Front Waste & Recycling District website. ---PAGE BREAK--- Eligibility Individual must make less than $35,000, or Families must make less than $57,000 in combined income Required Documents Social Security or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number card/letter for each person in the household Photo ID for every adult in the household 1095-A, if taxpayer purchased health insurance through the Marketplace Wages (Form W-2) from all who work in the household If filing jointly, spouse must be present to sign e-file paperwork Suggested Documents Copy of last year's return Bank account number and routing number for direct deposit Not required, but bring documents if applicable ---PAGE BREAK--- Student loan interest payments (1098-E) Educator Expenses for K-12 (receipts) Mortgage interest (1098) Property tax Medical expenses Charitable contributions Interest from checking and savings accounts (Form 1099-INT or bank statement) Unemployment compensation (Form 1099-0) Retirement account transactions (Form 1099-R, Form SSA-1099, Form RRB 1099) Dividend transactions (Form 1099-DIV) Gambling winnings (Form W2-G) Stock transactions with basis reported (Form 1099-B) Self-employment income (1099-NEC or gross receipts, business expenses, vehicle information) Childcare/Dependent care expenses Higher education expenses (1098-T, account statement, receipts for books and supplies) ---PAGE BREAK--- Millcreek Community Council Vacancy If you live in the Millcreek Community Council area* and are interested in serving on the Council, here is a message from its chair, Jamie Walker: Hello MILLCREEK residents. I have been elected to serve as the chair for the MILLCREEK community council another year and there is a vacancy in our council. This will serve as public notice to residents interested in presenting themselves as a candidate for the volunteer position. You will need to be present at next month's meeting at city hall on Tuesday February 7th, at 6:30pm and share with us why you would be a great asset to our team. Please email me your candidate statement between now and February 2nd at 5:00pm so our council can review the candidates and organize our agenda for that evening's meeting. Then please be prepared on February 7th to present a 3-5 minute presentation to showcase your qualifications. Please let me know if you have questions. Jamie Walker [EMAIL REDACTED] [PHONE REDACTED] * If you are not sure if you live in the Millcreek Community Council area, you can view the boundaries on the city website. Scroll down to view the map. Meetings With the Mayor Fridays from 2-4pm have been set aside for citizens to meet with Mayor Silvestrini. Call 801- 214-2700 to schedule a slot. Mayor Silvestrini, in his capacity as President of the League of Cities and Towns, welcomes Youth Council members from across the state to Local Officials Day as the Legislative session begins. For More Information Click HERE ---PAGE BREAK--- VISIT us at Click here to subscribe to this weekly newsletter Millcreek City Council & Planning Commission Special Meeting Agenda PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that the City Council and Planning Commission of Millcreek will assemble in a special public work meeting on Monday, 23 January 2023 at City Hall, 3330 S. 1300 Millcreek, Utah 84106, commencing at 5:00 p.m. Documents: CC AND PC 1-23-23 SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA.PDF CC AND PC 1-23-23 PACKET.PDF 5:00 p.m. – SPECIAL MEETING 1. Review and Discussion of Zoning and Subdivision Code Update Drafts; Logan Simpson 2. Discussion of Potential Rezone and Amendments to the City Center Overlay Zone Text Regarding Potential Development at 3179 S Highland Drive In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Millcreek will make reasonable accommodation for participation. Individuals may request assistance by contacting the ADA Coordinator, [PHONE REDACTED] or [EMAIL REDACTED], at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting. THE UNDERSIGNED DULY APPOINTED CITY RECORDER FOR THE MUNICIPALITY OF MILLCREEK HEREBY CERTIFIES THAT A COPY OF THE FOREGOING NOTICE WAS EMAILED OR POSTED TO: City Offices; City Website http://millcreek.us; Utah Public Notice Website http://pmn.utah.gov; Those Listed on the Agenda. DATE: January 18, 2023 CITY RECORDER: Elyse Sullivan Agenda items may be moved in order, sequence, and time to meet the needs of the Council and Planning Commission. The meetings will be live streamed via the City’s website at: Stream. The Council and Commission may convene in an electronic meeting. Council Members and 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. Millcreek City Council Meeting Agenda Public Notice is hereby given that the City Council of Millcreek will assemble in a regular public meeting on Monday, 23 January 2023 at City Hall, 3330 S. 1300 Millcreek, Utah 84106, commencing at 7:00 p.m. Documents: CC 1-23-23 AGENDA.PDF ITEM 2.1 _ ORDINANCE 23-03 DA 4080-90 HIGHLAND DR.PDF ---PAGE BREAK--- ITEM 2.1 _ ZM-22-011 STAFF REPORT.PDF ITEM 3.2 _ ORDINANCE 23-03 FY 22-23 BUDGET AMENDMENT.PDF ITEM 4.1 _ EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK UPDATE 2023.PDF ITEM 4.2 _ STORMWATER UTILITY UPDATE.PDF ITEM 4.4 _ CREP LOW INCOME STRATEGIES.PDF ITEM 6.1 _ CC 1-10-23 DRAFT MINUTES.PDF 7:00 p.m. - REGULAR MEETING: 1. Welcome, Introduction and Preliminary Matters 1.1 Pledge of Allegiance 1.2 Public Comment - Audience members may bring any item to the 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. 1.3 Unified Police Department Millcreek Precinct Officer of the Month for December 2022 and Officer of the Year for 2022 2. Planning Matters 2.1 Discussion and Consideration of Ordinance 23-03, Approving and Amending a Development Agreement for a Mixed-Use Development with Respect to Approximately 0.64 Acres of Real Property Located at Approximately 4080-4090 S Highland Drive 3. Financial Matters 3.1 Public Hearing on Opening and Amending the Fiscal Year 2022-23 General Fund, Capital Improvement Project Fund, and Storm Water Fund Budgets 3.2 Discussion and Consideration of Ordinance 23-02, Amending the 2022-23 Fiscal Year Budget 3.3 FY 2022-23 2nd Quarterly Report; Laurie Johnson, HR-Finance Director 4. Business Matters 4.1 Review of Updated Millcreek Employee Handbook; Laurie Johnson, HR-Finance Director 4.2 Stormwater Utility Update Presentation; John Miller, Public Works Director 4.3 Snowplow Operations Discussion; John Miller, Public Works Director 4.4 Low-Income Assistance Strategies for the Community Renewable Energy Program Discussion 5. Reports 5.1 Mayor’s Report 5.2 City Council Member Reports 5.3 Treasurer’s Report 5.4 Staff Reports 5.5 Unified Fire Authority Report 5.6 Unified Police Department Report 6. Consent Agenda 6.1 Approval of January 10, 2023 Special Work and Regular Meeting Minutes 7. New Items for Subsequent Consideration 8. Calendar of Upcoming Events City Council & Planning Commission Special Mtg., 1/23/23, 5:00 p.m. Canyon Rim Citizens Association Mtg., 2/1/23, 7:00 p.m. East Mill Creek Community Council Mtg., 2/2/23, 6:30 p.m. Mt. Olympus Community Council Mtg., 2/6/23, 6:00 p.m. ---PAGE BREAK--- Millcreek Community Council Mtg., 2/7/23, 6:30 p.m. Historic Preservation Commission Mtg., 2/9/23, 6:00 p.m. City Council Mtg., 2/13/23, 7:00 p.m. 9. Closed Session (If Needed) - The Council may convene in a closed session to discuss items as provided by Utah Code Ann. §52-4-205. 10. Adjournment In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Millcreek will make reasonable accommodation for participation. Individuals may request assistance by contacting the ADA Coordinator, [PHONE REDACTED] or [EMAIL REDACTED], at least 48 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 Council may be asked to complete a written comment form and present it to the 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. Public comment can be submitted via the City’s website at: The meetings will be live streamed via the City’s website at: The Council may convene in an electronic meeting. Council members 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 FOR THE MUNICIPALITY OF MILLCREEK HEREBY CERTIFIES THAT A COPY OF THE FOREGOING NOTICE WAS EMAILED OR POSTED TO: City Offices; City Website http://millcreek.us; Utah Public Notice Website http://pmn.utah.gov; Those Listed on the Agenda. DATE: January 18, 2023 CITY RECORDER: Elyse Sullivan Agenda items may be moved in order, sequence, and time to meet the needs of the Council. Copyright © 2023 Millcreek, All rights reserved. Want to change how you receive these emails? 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