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8/12/2019 HB411 Framework for Clean Air Under Consideration 1/12 HB411; DUNK THE MAYOR; TCOZ AMENDMENTS; MITT ROMNEY; BOGOs; FARMERS MARKET; RECYCLING TIP; SAVE THESE DATES View this email in your browser Wind farm on boundary line between Beaver and Millard Counties, Sierra magazine, 7/1/19 Announcements UPCOMING PUBLIC MEETINGS City Council Mon., 8/12/19 No work meeting Regular meeting 7 PM Millcreek City Hall NEWS HB411 Framework for Clean Air Under Consideration MILLCREEK. Clean air is a critical issue in the Salt Lake Valley, including in Millcreek. Several communities in Utah have passed resolutions, including Salt Lake City and Cottonwood Heights in the SL Valley, which state that by 2032, all residents and businesses in their community will obtain 100% of their power from renewable ---PAGE BREAK--- 8/12/2019 HB411 Framework for Clean Air Under Consideration 2/12 3330 S. 1300 E. See agenda below Mt Olympus Community Council Tues., 8/13/19,M 6 PM Millcreek City Hall (Note date and location change for this meeting only) Click here for our Calendar of Events sources. These local governments have been working with Rocky Mountain Power (RMP) to craft legislation that would help them reach their goal. In April 2019, HB 411, the Community Renewable Energy Act, became law. HB411 provides a framework within which a community can work to achieve a renewable energy program. To participate, Millcreek must pledge its support for HB411 before December 31, 2019. What does that mean, to pledge support? According to HB411, the City must adopt a resolution that all of our residents and businesses will transition to 100% renewable energy by 2030. The City must also commit to pay for the cost of a ratemaking study. Over the last several months, Mayor Silvestrini has been investigating the advisability of participating in the HB411 framework. So far, neither RMP nor the Public Service Commission (PSC) has been able to explain what signing up for HB411 would cost Millcreek residents and businesses. What's the cost of a ratemaking study going to be? Are there grants available for that (as there were for studies involving the city center)? What is the anticipated cost to individual power consumers to purchase power from RMP’s renewable resources (wind, solar, geothermal, hydro, etc.)? We do know that the rate would include charges for depreciating RMP’s fossil-fueled generating capacity, which would be (partially) retired earlier than scheduled. How much is that? If individual consumers opt out of the program, how much will the cost increase for those who stay in the program? The PSC is in the process of rulemaking, setting program requirements and expectations what are they considering, and how will that affect Millcreek? The devil is in these details. RMP already has “Blue Sky” and “Subscriber Solar” programs, which allow their customers to get some or all of their ---PAGE BREAK--- 8/12/2019 HB411 Framework for Clean Air Under Consideration 3/12 energy from renewable sources. Currently, an extra $20/month payable to the Blue Sky program will power a typical household, all from renewable sources. This is a philosophical question as well. Is it the proper role of local government to require its residents to affirmatively opt out of a program or automatically bear a rate increase for power? Should people individually have the choice of opting in for themselves and voluntarily pay more for their renewable power, without the government making that decision for them? Could we get to the same place by educating the public about programs already available to them? What were the considerations made by the communities that have already adopted renewable source resolutions? What were the deliberations that went into crafting HB411? These are the kind of questions the City Council and Mayor has been and will be asking as they consider whether to participate in HB411 before the December 31 deadline. A representative of RMP will meet with the City Council at its work session on August 26 (5:00 p.m. at City Hall) to discuss the issues. The public is welcome to the meeting. In the meantime, we would like to hear your opinions. Click here for a directory of the Council and Mayor’s contact information. BEEN ---PAGE BREAK--- 8/12/2019 HB411 Framework for Clean Air Under Consideration 4/12 BEEN ITCHING TO DUNK THE MAYOR? we promise you can! MILLCREEK. Join us (and the Mayor's wife) at the second annual Millcreek Promise Fiesta for the opportunity to dunk Mayor Silvestrini into a tank full of water! This will be a fun evening to support the Millcreek Promise Program. This annual fundraiser will be held on Wednesday, August 14th from 4-7 pm at the Jean Massieu School for the Deaf and Blind (1655 E. 3300 Admission is $5 and comes with 5 tickets for food, as well as games, a bouncy house and the dunk tank! Single tickets are $1 each, and all proceeds benefit Millcreek Promise. REMINDER: The Promises Millcreek has made are to improve education, health & safety, and economic well-being for all Millcreek residents. Our program is a partnership with United Way, and it is largely staffed by Millcreek residents, volunteers, nonprofit organizations, youth and businesses. It is primarily funded by donations and grants, which is why our Promise Fiesta fundraiser is so important. As a recent example of the program's projects, Promise volunteers, with the help of donations, purchased, assembled, painted and collected books to fill ten Free Little Libraries to be placed in areas of the city where children may not have easy access to books. Please come support this important program and have fun doing it! ---PAGE BREAK--- 8/12/2019 HB411 Framework for Clean Air Under Consideration 5/12 TOWN CENTER OVERLAY ZONE AMENDMENTS OPEN HOUSE AND MEETINGS SCHEDULED MILLCREEK. Last year, Millcreek adopted a Town Center Overlay Zone (TCOZ) to promote the creation of a walkable mixed use town center. Since then, the City has adopted the City Center Master Plan, which provides a more detailed vision of the area. The goals and objectives of the new master plan will require amendments to the TCOZ, including new development design requirements and use standards. We want to hear from you. What design and use requirements would you like to ---PAGE BREAK--- 8/12/2019 HB411 Framework for Clean Air Under Consideration 6/12 see implemented? Your input is important to the City's decision-making process. Please come and be heard. Open house, Tues., Aug. 20, 2019, 6:00 to 8:00 pm, Millcreek City Hall, 3330 South 1300 East. Millcreek Community Council meetings: Millcreek Community Council - Tues, Sept 3 at 6:30 pm at Millcreek City Hall, 3330 South 1300 East Mount Olympus Community Council - Tues, Sept 3 at 6:00 pm at Churchill Jr High, 3450 Oakview Drive Canyon Rim Citizens Association - Wed, Sept 4 at 7:00 pm - Christ United Methodist Church, 2375 E 3300 S East Mill Creek Community Council - Thurs, Sept 5 at 6:30 pm - Millcreek Community Center, 2266 E Evergreen Ave Staff will be available for questions and answers 30 minutes prior to each Community Council meeting. Meeting and Public Hearing: Millcreek Planning Commission, Wed, Sept 18 at 5:00 pm - Millcreek City Hall, 3330 S 1300 E. For more information or to leave a comment, please contact: Francis Xavier Lilly, AICP at [PHONE REDACTED], flilly@millcreek,us, OR find information on the city website by clicking here. ---PAGE BREAK--- 8/12/2019 HB411 Framework for Clean Air Under Consideration 7/12 Join the Millcreek Business Council on Wednesday, August 21st for an opportunity to hear from special guest presenter, Senator Mitt Romney. Tickets are going fast, so click here to register today! Business Council BOGOs Print these coupons out or show them on your phone to the merchant to get your Buy One Get One Free. Click here to see more great BOGO deals. Click here to see how you can promote your own business with a Millcreek BOGO. ---PAGE BREAK--- 8/12/2019 HB411 Framework for Clean Air Under Consideration 8/12 ---PAGE BREAK--- 8/12/2019 HB411 Framework for Clean Air Under Consideration 9/12 Wed., Aug. 14 - Millcreek Promise Fiesta Tues., Aug. 20 - Town Center Open House Wed., Aug. 21 - Wasatch Business Series featuring Senator Mitt Romney Tues., Sept. 3 - Town Center Presentation (Millcreek & Mt. Olympus Community Councils) Wed., Sept. 4 - Town Center Presentation (Canyon Rim Citizens Association) Thurs., Sept. 5 - Town Center Presentation (East Mill Creek Community Council) SAVE THESE DATES: ---PAGE BREAK--- 8/12/2019 HB411 Framework for Clean Air Under Consideration 10/12 Tues., Sept. 10 - Meet the Candidates Wed., Sept. 18 - Millcreek Planning Commission Meeting & Public Hearing Sat., Sept 21 - The People's Energy Summit Meetings with the Mayor Fridays from 2- 4pm have been set aside for citizens to meet with Mayor Silvestrini. Please call [PHONE REDACTED] to schedule a time. SL County Sheriff Rosie Rivera and Millcreek Precinct Chief Steve DeBry met up with Mayor Silvestrini at last Friday's Night Out Against Crime. Were you there? It was very educational. VISIT us at Click here to subscribe to this weekly newsletter Millcreek City Council Meeting Agenda August 12, 2019 PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that the City Council of MILLCREEK will assemble in a REGULAR public meeting on Monday, 12 August 2019 at City Hall, 3330 S. 1300 Millcreek, Utah 84106, commencing at 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. - REGULAR MEETING: Documents: ITEM 2A _ ZT-19-002 CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT.PDF ITEM 3.1 _ RESOLUTION 19-28 - INTERLOCAL FOR ADDRESSING.PDF ITEM 3.2 _ ORDINANCE 19-38 - DIRECTOR OF FINANCE.PDF ITEM 5.1 _ CITY COUNCIL MEETING 7-22-19 DRAFT MINUTES.PDF CC 8-12-19 PACKET.PDF 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 ---PAGE BREAK--- 8/12/2019 HB411 Framework for Clean Air Under Consideration 11/12 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. 2. Planning Matters First Reading a. ZT-19-002, Amendments to Title 19 Regarding Noticing and Hearing Requirements for Land Use Hearings 3. Business Matters 3.1 Discussion and Consideration of Resolution 19-28, Approving an Interlocal Cooperative Agreement with Salt Lake County for the Second Amended Agreement for Addressing 3.2 Discussion and Consideration of Ordinance 19-38, Amending the Financial Administrative Ordinance Creating a Director of Finance 4. Reports 4.1 Mayor’s Report 4.2 City Council Member Reports 4.3 Staff Reports 5. Consent Agenda 5.1 Approval of July 22, 2019 Regular Meeting Minutes 6. New Items for Subsequent Consideration 7. Calendar of Upcoming Events City Council Work Mtg., 8/19/19, 5:30 p.m. at City Hall Planning Commission Mtg., 8/21/19, 5:00 p.m. at City Hall City Council Mtg., 8/26/19, 5:00 p.m. at City Hall 8. Closed Session (If Needed) The Council may convene in a closed session to discuss items as provided by Utah Code Ann. §52-4-205. 9. 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, 801- 214-2602, 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 commission 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, those listed on the agenda, City website Utah Public Notice Website http://pmn.utah.gov. DATE: August 6, 2019 ---PAGE BREAK--- 8/12/2019 HB411 Framework for Clean Air Under Consideration 12/12 CITY RECORDER: Elyse Greiner *Agenda items may be moved in order, sequence, and time to meet the needs of the Council* Copyright © 2019 Millcreek, All rights reserved. Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list