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08-20-21: RANKED CHOICE VOTING; CAMP TRACY; BACK TO SCHOOL; ARTS COUNCIL; POLLUTION PREVENTION; CERT; etc. View this email in your browser What is Ranked Choice Voting? Watch this video from Rank the Vote Utah to find out! Announcements PUBLIC MEETINGS City Council Mon., 8/23/21 Work Meeting 6:00 pm Regular meeting 7 pm NEWS So What Is Ranked Choice Voting? MILLCREEK. Residents of City Council Districts 2 and 4 will choose their Council representatives in the upcoming municipal election. These residents will get to experience “ranked choice” voting this fall for the first time ever. This new way of voting will still use a mail-in ballot, as before. Voters will rank the candidates running in their council ---PAGE BREAK--- City Hall, 3330 S 1300 E Agenda below Virtually join HERE district by expressing a “first,” “second,” “third,” etc. choice among the candidates who have filed. If, after the ballots are first counted, one candidate wins by a majority of votes cast, that candidate wins the election. If however, the first place candidate fails to garner a majority after the first count, then the last place finisher is eliminated and each vote cast for that candidate will be transferred to the voter’s second- ranked choice among the remaining candidates. This elimination process will continue until one candidate receives a majority and is deemed the winner. This manner of voting saves Millcreek taxpayers money because it eliminated the need for a primary election to narrow the several candidates who filed in each council race to two. Instead, the city only has to pay for the general election, saving half of the cost, or in this case, about $67,000 of your tax dollars. Before adopting ranked choice voting, the City Council held a public meeting and we heard from dozens of Millcreek residents. They were near-unanimous in asking us to adopt this method for this election. Proponents of ranked choice hope that it will make for a more civil campaign, as candidates will have an incentive to woo voters enough that they still may be selected as a voter’s “second choice” pick. Ballots will be mailed to registered voters by the County Clerk in mid-October and must be postmarked on or before November 1 (the day prior to Election Day), if mailed. On Election Day (November voters may drop off their ballots at the collection box which will be located outside the UPD Precinct Office at 1580 E. 3900 South. There will not be a collection box outside of City Hall. Adventure is Out There! ---PAGE BREAK--- There are still plenty of campsites available for the Camp Tracy Adventure Weekends! We added a Day Pass Option to each of the days Aug. 20 & 21st and Labor Day weekend. Our day access is FREE on Sunday, August 22nd 10-4pm. Some of the AMAZING activities include: Fishing Archery Shooting Hiking Orienteering Slackline Rock Wall Survival Skills Nature Walks Dutch Oven Cooking Crafts Click the button below to learn more and book your Camp Tracy Adventure! MONDAY! SUMMER JAM CONCERT SERIES CONTINUES MILLCREEK. The Millcreek Summer Jam Concert Series continues each Monday through the end of August. Enjoy free live music in the shaded open- air amphitheater in Canyon Rim Park at 3100 S 2900 E. Join the Millcreek Arts Council for melodious performances on Monday evenings at 7pm. Sponsored by Salt City Homes, the city of Millcreek, and Venture Outdoors. Please visit Register HERE ---PAGE BREAK--- www.millcreekartscouncil.org for more on these and other artistic events in our community August 23: Second Line Collective, UT (Jazz) “2LC, UT” (Second Line Collective, UT) is an ensemble of some of Utah’s finest musicians. Pulling from the tradition of New Orlean’s wonderful second line brass band style, 2LC, UT brings a fresh take on the genre. You will hear the classic infectious grooves of traditional second line songs and modern takes on popular music of today. With two fantastic drummers, two trumpets, two trombones, a sax and sousaphone, this band will leave the crowd humming songs and dancing well after the experience of hearing them play. Come prepared to dance, sing and clap! Back to School Reminders MILLCREEK. This week, Millcreek kids went back to school. Now is an important time to remember that with the start of school, we all need to be extra cautious when driving in a school zone. There is no warning for speeding in school zones, it’s an automatic ticket. Watch out for kids and for crossing guards. Finally, don't forget that when a school bus turns on it’s red flashing lights and the stop arms are extended, drivers must stop and cannot proceed until the flashing has stopped at the stop arms are withdrawn. ---PAGE BREAK--- What is your favorite Millcreek restaurant, Millcreek non-restaurant retail business, and Millcreek service business? Send your nominations for each category to [EMAIL REDACTED] by August 31 for consideration for the Millcreek Business Council’s annual awards! (One nomination in each category per person/email address) Gettin' Visual at the Library! The Millcreek Arts Council is working in collaboration with the Millcreek Library to resume our community visual art display. If selected, your artwork will be displayed at the library for a month. Additionally, we will fund a reception, open to the public, with refreshments and music. We're looking for: Local Millcreek City visual artists ---PAGE BREAK--- About 6-10 pieces to be placed on public display (2D & 3D art welcome) Artwork that is ready for display by this fall/winter If interested, please fill out the Getting Visual at The Library form on the Millcreek Art Council's website: millcreekartscouncil.org. Stormwater Pollution Prevention in Dry Weather Q. Is stormwater pollution prevention necessary when there’s a drought? A. Stormwater runoff is one of the leading causes of water pollution in the United States—even in drought conditions. While some items that end up in gutters, storm drains and stormwater are easily visible such as trash, litter and pet waste, other pollutants may not be visible but are far more harmful, such as oil and grease, dissolved metals like lead and copper, and unnatural amounts of sediment from oily driveways, constructions sites, and roadways that are accumulating on the dry ground. When it does eventually rain (or snow), these pollutants are washed down the storm drains and directly into our waterways. It’s important to note that not all water is treated equally. Cities in Salt Lake County have two separate water collection systems. The sanitary sewer system collects wastewater from sinks, toilets, showers and washing machines that is transported through pipes and flows to treatment plants. Whereas storm drains carry water that remains untreated, directly into washes, parks and rivers. While both systems have extensive infrastructure, the ---PAGE BREAK--- stormwater system that includes everything from ditches and culverts, ponds and lakes, curbs and gutters, to wetlands and rain gardens, are not part of a treatment process at any point. This is why it is vital that we all do our part to protect our water and our environment by remembering “We all live We can all work together to keep our stormwater free of contaminants including the following: Pet waste Collect pet waste in a plastic bag and throw it away in a garbage can. Pet waste contains bacteria and other pathogens that are not healthy additives to our water. Automobile Oils and Fluids Properly maintain vehicles to prevent fluid leaks. Use drip pans to catch leaks. Clean up leaks and spills using an absorbent such as kitty litter or sand. Sweep up immediately and properly dispose. One quart of motor oil can contaminate over 250,000 gallons of water. Vehicle Washing Use a commercial or self-service car wash if possible – it is actually more water efficient. If you do choose to wash your vehicle at home, make sure you use a bucket and phosphate-free, biodegradable detergent. Direct wash water to landscaping, when possible. Dispose of wash water into a sink or toilet. Lawn Care Use pesticides, fertilizers and other lawn care products sparingly and in accordance with label instructions. Over watering can carry pollutants to rivers and washes. Do not sweep or wash yard debris into the street. Debris can clog storm drain inlets causing flooding. Household Chemicals Keep chemicals in labeled, closed containers. Unused household chemicals, including paint, used oil, cleaners, and yard chemicals should be properly disposed or recycled. Take these items to a Household Hazardous Waste site or collection event. Trash & Recycling Pick up any trash that has been dropped or blown into your yard, driveway or ---PAGE BREAK--- gutter. Bag and tie loose trash. Keep trash and recycling bins closed. Spill Management Tip: Keep absorbents, such as kitty litter, sand or old rags on hand for cleaning up spills. Absorb spills and immediately sweep into a trash bag and dispose in the garbage. The practice of these healthy household habits by all of us can keep common pollutants off the ground and out of our stormwater. In the end, clean stormwater is a community effort that begins long before it rains. Fall 2021 Online Courses The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) program helps train people to be better prepared and ready to respond to emergency situations in their communities. When emergencies happen, CERT members can give critical support to first responders, provide immediate assistance to victims, and organize spontaneous volunteers at a disaster site. CERT members can also help with non-emergency projects that help improve the safety of the community. September 1, 2021 (6:00 - 8:00 PM) Location: Millcreek City Hall Introduction & Orientation Unit 1: Disaster Preparedness September 15, 2021 (6:00 - 9:00 PM) Location: TBD Unit 6: CERT Organization Unit 7: Disaster September 29, 2021 (6:00 - 8:00 PM) Location: TBD Unite 3: Triage and Immediate Care October 13, 2021 (6:00 - 9:00 PM) Location: TBD Unite 5: Light Search & Rescue Operations and Victim Care ---PAGE BREAK--- October 27, 2021 (6:00 - 9:00 PM) Location: TBD Unit 2: Fire Safety and Utility Controls Unit 8: Terrorism and HazMat Safety November 10, 2021 (6:00 - 8:00 PM) Location: TBD Unit 4: Disaster Medical Operations November 13, 2021 (Saturday) Location: TBD Unit 9: Course Review and Disaster Simulation Register HERE ---PAGE BREAK--- JOIN THE MILLCREEK TEAM! Millcreek is looking to fill two positions: Development Review Engineer Grant/CDBG Manager ---PAGE BREAK--- HOW IS COVID IMPACTING MILLCREEK? Case Counts through yesterday (8/19/21)*: ---PAGE BREAK--- Millcreek (surrounding cities) cumulative and current cases by zip code: 84106: 3807 total cases (83 current cases) 84107: 4735 total cases (104 current cases) 84109: 2739 total cases (58 current cases) 84117: 2842 total cases (62 current cases) 84123: 5203 total cases (106 current cases) 84124: 2413 total cases (38 current cases) TOTAL: 21,739 (increase of 298 since 8/19/21, our last reported data). * Click here for the County's most recent information. VISIT us at Click here to subscribe to this weekly newsletter Millcreek City Council Meeting Agenda Public Notice is hereby given that the City Council of Millcreek will assemble in a public work meeting and regular meeting on Monday, 23 August 2021 at City Hall, 3330 S. 1300 Millcreek, Utah 84106, commencing at 6:00 p.m. for the work meeting and 7:00 p.m. for the regular meeting. Documents: CC 8-23-21 AGENDA.PDF WORK MTG ITEM 1A _ ZM-21-001 CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT_FINAL.PDF WORK MTG ITEM 1A _ ZM-21-001 DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT.PDF WORK MTG ITEM 1B _ ZT-21-004 - CITY COUNCIL FINAL ADU REPORT.PDF ITEM 1.3 _ PROCLAMATION OF CONSTITUTION WEEK IN MILLCREEK.PDF ITEM 2.2 _ ORDINANCE 21-34 FY 21-22 BUDGET AMENDMENT 2.PDF ITEM 4.1 _ CC 8-9-21 DRAFT MINUTES.PDF 6:00 p.m. – WORK MEETING: 1. Planning Matters First Reading: a. ZM-21-001, Rezone from R-M to MD to Accommodate a 64-Unit Affordable Senior Housing Project Located at 4074 South West Temple; Robert May, Planner b. ZT-21-004, Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Ordinance Draft, Francis Lilly, Planning Director 2. Staff Reports 3. Discussion of Agenda Items, Correspondence, and/or Future Agenda Items 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 Proclamation of Constitution Week in Millcreek ---PAGE BREAK--- 1.4 Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 10900 Award Presentation to Officer Adam Melnitsky; Roy G. Kunzi, Jr. Vice Commander 1.5 Unified Police Department Millcreek Precinct Officer of the Month for July 2021 1.6 Unified Police Department Benefits and Compensation Discussion; Chief Jason Ackerman 2. Financial Matters 2.1 Public Hearing on Opening and Amending the FY 2021-22 General Fund and Capital Improvement Project Fund Budget 2.2 Discussion and Consideration of Ordinance 21-34, Amending the 2021-22 Fiscal Year Budget 3. Reports 3.1 Mayor’s Report 3.2 City Council Member Reports 3.3 Staff Reports 3.4 Unified Fire Authority Report 4. Consent Agenda 4.1 Approval of August 9, 2021 Work Meeting and Regular Meeting Minutes 5. New Items for Subsequent Consideration 6. Calendar of Upcoming Events Canyon Rim Citizens Association Mtg., 9/1/21, 7:00 p.m. TBD East Mill Creek Community Council Mtg., 9/2/21, 6:30 p.m. TBD Mt. Olympus Community Council Mtg., 9/7/21, 6:00 p.m. TBD Millcreek Community Council Mtg., 9/7/21, 6:30 p.m. TBD City Council Mtg., 9/13/21, 5:00 p.m. at City Hall 7. Closed Session (If Needed) - The Council may convene in a closed session to discuss items as provided by Utah Code Ann. §52-4-205. 8. Adjournment 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, [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. 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: August 18, 2021 CITY RECORDER: Elyse Sullivan Agenda items may be moved in order, sequence, and time to meet the needs of the Council and Agency. Copyright © 2021 Millcreek, All rights reserved. Want to change how you receive these emails? ---PAGE BREAK--- You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list Click here to subscribe to this weekly newsletter Forward Share Tweet