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09/1/23 - MAYOR SILVESTRINI CONCLUDES LEAGUE PRESIDENTIAL TERM; CAMP TRACY FUN; etc. View this email in your browser Then newly-installed President of Utah League of Cities and Towns, Millcreek Mayor Jeff Silvestrini speaks to ULCT members at the League's October 2022 Annual Convention Announcements Office Closed Monday 9/4/23 for Labor Day What is Labor Day? PUBLIC MEETINGS NEWS A Message from Mayor Silvestrini as He Concludes Term as President of the Utah League of Cities and Towns TO MILLCREEK RESIDENTS: Later this month, I will conclude my term as president of the Utah League of Cities and Towns. My friend, Michelle Kafausi, the mayor of Provo, will succeed me to the post. This past year I have had the opportunity (and honor) to represent Millcreek and all 255 Utah ---PAGE BREAK--- Millcreek Community Council Tues., 9/5/23, 6:30 pm City Hall, 3330 S 1300 E Or join virtually HERE Canyon Rim Citizens Association Wed., 9/6/23, 7 pm City Hall, 3330 S 1300 E Or join virtually HERE East Mill Creek Community Council Thurs., 9/7/23, 6:30 pm City Hall, 3330 S 1300 E Or join virtually HERE cities on state and national stages. I have been able to lobby for better policies to address the issues that face our city and our state, including housing, water, growth, air quality and homelessness. I have learned about best practices to make real progress on these issues. I have shared with state leaders, our congressional delegation in Washington DC (all six of them represent some part or all of Millcreek) and city leaders across our state and nation, many of the things we are doing here in Millcreek, and thereby raised the profile of our city. These efforts have and will continue to benefit Millcreek residents, indirectly and directly, through the appropriations and grants Millcreek has received and the goodwill that has been generated. I have learned that cities across our state and our nation face similar challenges around many concerns, including affordable housing, recruitment and retention of police officers, and the challenges of maintaining streets and infrastructure in an inflationary economy. I also found that, especially as a new city lacking in established funding streams, we in Millcreek are faring well compared to many of our peers, both in- state and nationally. Our numbers of affordable housing units and our moderate-income housing policies compare favorably with many Utah cities of similar size. Our Promise Program is a national model for others seeking to improve educational and economic outcomes for residents. We have been a leader in addressing homelessness, having worked in partnership with providers, our police and fire departments, and city staff, to successfully operate temporary winter over-flow shelters in our city over two winters—something no other Utah city without a permanent resource center has done. ---PAGE BREAK--- Our city has bold sustainability initiatives. We are participating in the Community Renewable Energy Program, furthering green development by encouraging in our General Plan and Ordinances the use of solar and renewable energy, water-wise landscaping, and efficient building systems. We have applied for and received more appropriations and grants for road projects, arts and culture, after-school programming, parks, and our new city hall, than many other cities. There is much more to do here in Millcreek. However, I have been gratified to learn that we compare so well to our municipal peers, especially with only six full years of time to get up and running. I have enjoyed my time as League president. I value the connections and relationships I have made and will continue to use them to help our city meet the challenges ahead. —Mayor Jeff Silvestrini FINAL WEEKEND ---PAGE BREAK--- ---PAGE BREAK--- MONDAY Buy Your Day Passes HERE! ---PAGE BREAK--- THURSDAY ---PAGE BREAK--- ---PAGE BREAK--- Mayor Jeff Silvestrini, center, flanked by (left to right) Bryce Bird, Director Utah Division of Air Quality, Tammie Bostock, Executive Director Utah Clean Cities Coalition, Senator Lincoln Fillmore, and Mallory DiazVela, Program Manager Utah Clean Air Partnership. To Help with Our Air Quality, Turn Your Key and Be Idle Free MILLCREEK. Mayor Silvestrini was recently appointed to the Air Quality Board of the Utah Department of Environmental Quality. The Board is the primary air quality policy maker for the State of Utah. Earlier this week, Mayor Silvestrini joined other Utah leaders and advocates for clean air to announce that Governor Cox has declared September and the Winter Season for 2023-24 to be Idle Free. The declaration is supported by mayors, including ours, representing 75% of the state's population. Click HERE to learn more about the event. The Utah Division of Air Quality (DAQ) estimates that noncommercial passenger vehicles—the individual drivers waiting "just a few minutes"—are responsible for half of the fuel consumed while idling. "Turn Your Key, Be Idle Free" means that when you are stopped for more than 10-30 seconds (when it is safe to do so and will not impede the flow of traffic), turn your vehicle off. This small step can have big returns for you and our community. The DAQ tells us that just 10 seconds of idling uses more fuel than restarting your engine. By turning off your engine when waiting, you will: SAVE MONEY by reducing fuel use BREATHE EASIER by preventing unhealthy exhaust from building up in and around your car ---PAGE BREAK--- PROTECT BLUE SKY by reducing idling emissions that contribute to smog You can find information on air quality by visiting the Utah Department of Environmental Quality Air Quality website. Millcreek Councilmember Silvia Catten, who is Chair of the Jordan River Advisory Committee, announcing the 2023 Get to the River Festival. ---PAGE BREAK--- Get to the River This Month MILLCREEK. Councilmember Silvia Catten, who also serves as the Jordan River Advisory Committee Government Board Chair, presided at a press conference on Thursday to announce the 2023 Get to the River Festival that will run through the month of September. The Festival offers a wide range of events and activities across the Jordan River Parkway for residents of Utah, Salt Lake, and Davis counties and beyond. You can find all of the events planned by visiting GetToTheRiver.org. Many residents are not familiar with the Jordan River—here is your chance to visit and learn how the Jordan River Commission is working on important upcoming and ongoing improvements, including the multi-use trail and trailheads, community and neighborhood connections, community development and riparian corridor preservation, water trail improvements such as portages and boat ramps, utility upgrades, and noxious weed management and restoration of wildlife habitat. * * * * * As part of the festival, Millcreek will be sponsoring a Canoe Clean Up on Saturday, Sept. 30th from 10am to 2pm. Join the fun!! ---PAGE BREAK--- * * * * * There are also opportunities in September to paddle the river. Unfortunately, as of press today, every week except the fifth one, September 29th, is SOLD OUT! Sign up quickly HERE to grab your own opportunity to enjoy this event. ---PAGE BREAK--- ---PAGE BREAK--- Join more than 40 local businesses at the Millcreek Business Market and enjoy fresh cut flowers, haircuts, Thai food, skin care products, henna tattoos, permanent jewelry, dog treats and toys, boba, and more! Nineteen of the 40+ local businesses are hiring job seekers as well! There will be roller skating, food trucks, and Free Twisted Sugar drinks and cookies for the first 100 attendees courtesy of US Bank. ---PAGE BREAK--- Call for Vendors—Harvest Market at Millcreek Common MILLCREEK. Millcreek Common is bringing the community together to celebrate the bounty of the harvest with a series of festive, local markets on Friday evenings, 4 to 8 pm, from October 6 - November 3. The Harvest Market is the first of many food-focused activities at Millcreek Common as the city prepares to launch the Public Market at Millcreek Common. We believe our market vendors will find our venue to be both hospitable and profitable for vending and business growth. The Harvest Market will be carefully curated to present a mix of vendors in the following categories: Farms selling fall crops and farm products Packaged Foods (jams, honey, dips, etc...) Prepared Foods to be consumed at the market Arts & Crafts related to the harvest theme *Attend on individual dates or receive a discount for committing to the 5-week season. Applications will be reviewed and acceptance notifications will be sent out via email within two weeks of receipt. Direct questions to Kim Angeli at [EMAIL REDACTED]. Apply HERE for booth space at the Harvest Market ---PAGE BREAK--- MILLCREEK. Join the Millcreek Arts Council at Millcreek Library for a reception honoring the Salt Lake Eastern Art Club. The event will be held September 8th. Artists will be demonstrating Chinese Calligraphy from 5 to 6 PM. A reception with the artists will be held from 6 to 8 PM, where music will be provided by Koan Laross and light refreshments will be served. The Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival in 2023 is on September 29th. Also known as the Moon Festival, this is the second most important festival in China after Chinese New Year. Many other northeast and southeast Asian countries also celebrate harvest and family reunion at this time —a little like our own Thanksgiving. Traditional Chinese calligraphy and painting are both fine and folk arts, and enjoyed by diverse populations. Students in China learn these art forms at young ages; some practice it continuously into their adult lives; many seniors do Chinese calligraphy and/or painting as meditation, one of their daily healthy activities. For example, the most senior artist in this exhibit is 91 years old. At the library's exhibit, calligraphers will use their brushes, ink, colors and water to depict lovely animals, beautiful flowers, mountains, and harmonious scenarios. Koan Laros began his musical journey at the Open Classroom in 2014, at just eight years old. There, he began taking classical guitar lessons from Eric McKenna Spreng, who remained his guitar teacher until the summer of 2022. Currently, he continues to study with his new teacher, Troy Lennerd. For many years, Koan patiently practiced his guitar-playing skills and absorbed much music theory. Since then, he has been practicing classical pieces by Bach, Tarrega, and others, and has begun to compose his own music. ---PAGE BREAK--- Garden Donations Are Going Great—Keep Up The Good Work! Donate your garden surplus to those in need. WasteLess Solutions and GardenShare help you get your surplus produce to families who do not have access to fresh veggies. Donation sites are scattered across the city. Take your excess produce to one of the locations and it will be put to good use. Find donation locations and the collection day HERE. Millcreek Makes the News MILLCREEK. A national U.S. News' ranking just put Millcreek's own Skyline High among the top three high schools in Utah - Way To Go, Eagles!! You can read the article in the Salt Lake Tribune HERE. Get Information from Salt Lake City Public Utilities Most Millcreek residents receive their culinary water from Salt Lake City Public Utilities You can read the August 2023 community newsletter, "The Pipeline" to learn about your drinking water and how to identify whether you are using the correct amount of water for your outdoor irrigation needs. RESCHEDULED ---PAGE BREAK--- 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. Mayor Silvestrini and Councilmember Catten enjoyed the Millcreek Summer Bash Kickball Tournament and Lunch earlier this week with city staff at Big Cottonwood Park. VISIT us at Click here to subscribe to this weekly newsletter ---PAGE BREAK--- Copyright © 2023 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