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1/12/2024 - KEEP YOUR CAR SAFE AND ROADS CLEAR; MEMORABLE OATH OF OFFICE CEREMONY; etc. View this email in your browser There are good reasons why cars should not be parked on the street during snow season. This car did not fare well in a a recent encounter with a snow plow on a dark, snowy winter night. Announcements Millcreek City Offices will be closed on Mon., NEWS Keep Your Car Safe and Help Keep the Streets Clear ---PAGE BREAK--- 1/15/24, in honor of Martin Luther King Day Public Meetings Millcreek Community Council Tues., 1/16/24, 6:30pm Granite Credit Union Adventure Hub 1354 E Chambers Ave Planning Commission Wed. 1/17/24, 5pm City Hall, 2nd Floor 1330 E Chambers Ave Watch livestream HERE Agenda below City Council Special Meeting Thurs. 1/18/24, 8am City Hall, 2nd Floor 1330 E Chambers Ave Agenda below MILLCREEK. We are finally getting the snow we so badly need. Our snow plow crews are out in force doing their best to keep Millcreek streets clear and safe, and we need everyone's help. Millcreek Ordinance "11.20.130 Parking Prohibited When" states: No person shall park a vehicle on any city street when it is snowing or snow is on the street during the months of November, December, January, February, March, and April. This parking prohibition was not adopted to make things difficult for residents but to keep the streets clear so the snow plow drivers can do their work. As Mayor Silvestrini likes to point out after spending time spending time as a passenger in a snow plow clearing streets, “A snow plow is not a surgical instrument.” We all know how tricky it can be driving on snowy sometimes dark streets and having to make quick turns or stops—imagine doing that in a 3-ton snow plow truck. On top of that, in order to push large amounts of wet snow, plows must have momentum, so the drivers cannot make rapid adjustments. ---PAGE BREAK--- Cars parked along the streets present a serious hazard to the plow drivers, and as you can see in the photo at the top of this newsletter, to your car as well. Along with that, streets cannot be cleared thoroughly when cars are parked in the way and some streets cannot be cleared at all where the snow plow driver cannot safely maneuver. The plow drivers have been instructed not to even attempt to clear a street when they determine it is not safe. Our snow plow drivers are hard workers who have to be out there while we are at home staying safe and warm. We expect a lot from them and always want to be able to go out, dig our cars out, and drive away on a plowed street so we all need to do our part to help them out. Plows clear streets across the city based on a street priority. This prioritization takes into account the most efficient method of working through the city. First Priority: High traffic roads, school zones, steeper hills, and arterial and collector roads receive top plowing priority. Second Priority: Streets through residential subdivisions, including roads that connect to a collector street. Third Priority: Cul-de-sacs, circles, and dead-end streets. Please note this could take up to 48 hours after a major snowstorm ends. Safety first! When it keeps snowing, plows will continue to plow the bigger streets so safety vehicles can access main roads. Plow drivers take into account emergency situations. Things residents should do: ---PAGE BREAK--- Don’t park on the street. Plow drivers may not be able to safely plow a street when cars are parked on the street. Understand that some roads are lower priority and be patient in large snow events If possible, refrain from driving during snow events. This helps plow drivers to clear roads more efficiently and safely. Don’t blow/shovel snow onto the road when clearing driveway or sidewalks. Snow can refreeze and cause ice build up Please keep a safe distance from snowplows. Be aware that snowplows may back up at anytime. Do not pass snowplows while they are plowing. Additionally, always remember to clear your sidewalks – but don’t throw the snow on to the street. Don't forget to remove snow from around a fire hydrant that may be on your property. You definitely want the firefighters to be able to hook their hoses up quickly in the event of a fire. We also have gotten a message from our partners at the Wasatch Front Waste & Recycling District asking us to remind residents to move their waste and recycling cans in front of any snowbanks where the trucks can reach them. Please watch the website and Facebook page for messages about any weather related pick-up delays. ---PAGE BREAK--- We appreciate that sometimes it is not convenient to follow these rules but please consider the consequences of not helping out. We appreciate all of our residents who keep this in mind. Thank you very much!!. NOTICE OF NEIGHBORHOOD MEETING A Neighborhood Meeting will be held on Wednesday, January 24th, from 6 to 7 PM to talk about the assisted living facility at 1871 E 3300 S, which is to be operated by Friends of Switchpoint. The meeting will be held at the facility (1871 E 3300 Mayor Jeff Silvestrini (top), District 3 Councilmember Cheri Jackson, and District 1 Councilmember Silvia Catten, reciting the Oath of Office as they take their seats for the next four years. Oath being administered by Deputy City Recorder Alex Wendt. An Inauguration Celebration to Remember MILLCREEK. The Inauguration of Mayor Jeff Silvestrini, District 1 ---PAGE BREAK--- Councilmember Silvia Catten, and District 3 Councilmember Cheri Jackson took place on Tuesday, January 9th, 2024. The event will not soon be forgotten. The celebration was kicked off by a snow squall that knocked out the power to the building and the Common. Our new building is an emergency center, so a generator kicked in to keep many of the lights on. A reception in the lobby outside the Community Room on the 2nd floor went forward, with great food, residents stopping in to offer congratulations, and Mother Nature howling outside. As always, the council and city staff adjusted to the moment, helping to pry open and close the automatic doors that aren’t so automatic when there is no power, and our Deputy City Recorder Alex Wendt stepping in to administer the Oaths of Office when Judge Camille L. Neider, who had kindly agreed to administer the Oaths, could not make it due to the weather. The event went smoothly, with the weather adding extra levity to make the entire evening more memorable. We are looking forward to getting back to work taking care of Millcreek's business. ---PAGE BREAK--- Come to Millcreek Common this Monday, January 15th to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day! Enjoy $2 off admission! ---PAGE BREAK--- Ice Skating Showcase At Millcreek Common Come to Millcreek Common to watch live performances throughout January to celebrate National Skating Month! Here are some of the upcoming showcases: Saturday, 1/13 @ 12:25 & 2:25 PM - US Figure Skaters Monday, 1/15 @ 6:30 PM - US Figure Skaters. Wednesday, 1/17 @ 6:30 PM - Centennial Park Figure Skating Club All performances are free and everyone is invited! Help the East Mill Creek Lions Club Celebrate 80 Years of Serving the Community For those who enjoy the annual 4th of July Celebration (parade, breakfast, midway) and Easter Egg Hunt, come help celebrate the 80th anniversary of the sponsor of those events —the East Mill Creek Lions Club. East Mill Creek Lions Club 80th Anniversary Celebration 1943 – 2023 Thursday, January 18, 2024 Millcreek City Hall, 6th Floor, 3300 So & 1300 E, (parking north of building) Open house 5:30 to 8:00 Program Begins at 6:30 Light Refreshments ---PAGE BREAK--- ---PAGE BREAK--- Click HERE to Request Pickup ---PAGE BREAK--- Point In Time Count 2024 The Salt Lake Valley Coalition to End Homelessness is looking for volunteers for the January 2024 Homeless Point-in-Time (PIT) Count in Salt Lake County, an annual count of people experiencing homelessness. Volunteers go out into the community January 25-27 from 4 to 6 a.m. and interview all individuals experiencing homelessness they encounter. PIT counts and the surveys collected provide important information about the state of homelessness in the Salt Lake ---PAGE BREAK--- Valley and are essential for federal funding and policy. Training and additional information will be provided for volunteers. Click the link below to sign up! Click Here to Volunteer ---PAGE BREAK--- ---PAGE BREAK--- Join the Millcreek team! Emergency/Risk Manager (FT) Senior Accountant (FT) Grants Manager (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 City Council Special Work Meeting Agenda PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that the City Council of Millcreek will assemble in a special public work meeting on Thursday, 18 January 2024 at the City Hall, 1330 E. Chambers Avenue, Millcreek, Utah 84106, commencing at 8:00 a.m. 8:00 a.m. – SPECIAL MEETING 1. Welcome 2. Budget Overview 3. Looking Back at 2023 4. 2024 Planning Discussion 5. Looking Ahead 6. Lunch 7. Adjourn 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]. ---PAGE BREAK--- 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 10, 2024 DEPUTY CITY RECORDER: Alex Wendt Agenda items may be moved in order, sequence, and time to meet the needs of the Council. Millcreek Planning Commission Meeting Agenda Documents: PC 1-17-24 AGENDA.PDF ITEM 1.1 ZM-23-008 SDA-23-006_STAFFREPORT.PDF ITEM 1.2-1.4 PC STAFF REPORT - ZT-23-013_ZT-23-020_ZT-23-21.PDF ITEM 2.1 -2.2 STAFF REPORT - ZT-23-012 AND ZT-23-015 COMMERCIAL AND RM ZONE.PDF Public Notice is hereby given that the Planning Commission of Millcreek will assemble in a regular public meeting on Wednesday, 17 January 2024 at City Hall, 1330 E. Chambers Avenue, Millcreek, Utah 84106, commencing at 5:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. – Regular Meeting 1. Public Hearings 1.1 Consideration of ZM-23-008/SDA 23-006, Application for a rezone at 1190 E Bonner way from A-1 to R-1-5 zoning designation to allow for uniform zoning, applicant Scott Adams, Planner: Katie Larsen 1.2 Consideration of ZT-23-013, Updates to the Light Manufacturing Zone. Planner: Robert May 1.3 Consideration of ZT-23-020, Updates to the Mixed Development 3 ‘MD-3’ Zone. Planner: Robert May 1.4 Consideration of ZT-23-021, Updates to the Mixed Development ‘MD’ Zone. Planner: Robert May 2. Continuing Business 2.1 Consideration of ZT-23-012, Updates to the Commercial Zones. Planner: Brad Sanderson 2.2 Consideration of ZT-23-015, Updates to the Residential Multi ‘RM’ Zone. Planner: Brad Sanderson 3. Commission Business 3.1 Updates from the Planning and Zoning Director 4. Calendar of Upcoming Meetings City Council Mtg. 1/9/24 7:00 p.m. Historic Preservation Commission Mtg., 1/11/24, 6:00 p.m. Planning Commission Mtg., 1/17/24, 5:00 p.m. City Council Mtg. 1/22/24 7:00 p.m. 5. 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 ---PAGE BREAK--- 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: 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 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 10, 2024 DEPUTY CITY RECORDER: Alex Wendt Agenda items may be moved in order, sequence, and time to meet the needs of the Planning Commission. Copyright © 2024 Millcreek, All rights reserved. Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list Click here to subscribe to this weekly newsletter Forward Share Tweet