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While costs are going up in many areas of our lives, city property taxes are NOT going up in Mill- creek this year. On June 24th, the City Council met in their regular meeting and approved the budget for the fiscal year 2024-25. This budget includes increased funds for capital improvement projects along with the general city operating funds. What this budget does not include is a property tax increase for Millcreek residents. Funding was increased for the pave- ment preservation, sidewalk improvement, traffic calming, active transportation, and 50/50 Curb/Gutter/Sidewalk cost sharing programs. “What was especially impressive was that the city was able to absorb the 7% increase from the Unified Police Depart- ment caused by the reduction in econo- mies of scale with the Salt Lake County Sheriff separation,” said Treasurer and City Councilwoman Cheri Jackson. “The team is working very hard to be prudent with tax dollars while looking for grants for a lot of the fun ‘extra’ things like the climbing wall on City Hall and Phase II of Millcreek Com- mon,” she said. Residents will see more work on the deteriorating roads that were inherited from Salt Lake County and streamlined city services. To look at the services that Millcreek offers its residents as well as the Budget-in-Brief, take a look at the city website – MillcreekUT.gov. The City is committed to identify- ing and improving road surface issues that require extra attention. Professionals evaluate and rate all publicly maintained roads in Millcreek every few years to determine their current pavement conditions. Approximately 30% of the city's roads have been determined to need an overlay treatment, which involves removing an inch or more of the existing defective road- way and installing new asphalt on top. We prioritize pavement preservation treatments based on several criteria: cur- rent pavement conditions, future planned under-road utility work, the type of treat- ment, and available budget. Last year, we only had enough funding to overlay just under one mile of our roads, despite there being over 170 miles of roads in the city. A few There are so many aspects that create such beauty in Millcreek. Diversity is one of them. We are a city of different religions, generations, familial structures, ethnicities, businesses, events, and more! As Millcreek is still growing, it’s been a wonderful opportunity to embrace these differences. Some of how we have em- braced our city’s diversity has been through our events around the city, like Venture Out! Movies in the Park and business ribbon cuttings. Millcreek Common has become a gathering place for residents and busi- ness of all ages. In April, we celebrated Dutch King's Day. In May, we celebrated Cinco de Mayo and the New Americans Interna- tional Market at Millcreek Common. In June, we celebrated Pride, Juneteenth, and World Refugee Day. In July, we celebrated Independence Day with a drone show. If you haven’t attended the East Mill Creek 4th of July parade, you’re missing out on decades of fun, breakfast, neighborhood parade, and kids activities at Evergreen Park. In August, we cel- ebrate Pacific Islander Heritage Month with a Skate Night, full of entertainment, music, and food! We also have Food Truck Thursdays all summer long. When this city was incorporated almost 8 years ago, our great community elected officials who represent our diver- sity in the city and believed in us. Your city started with COUNCIL CORNER BEV UIPI COUNCIL DISTRICT 4 cont. on page 12: Diversity Millcreek Thrives Because of Our Diversity Pavement Preservation and Budgeting cont. on page 3: Pavement If you know Milford and me, you know we love gardening. August and September are our favorite gardening months because all of the hard work we put in at the beginning of the summer pays off by filling our coun- ter with fruit and vegetables………. Which means there’s more hard work to be done to preserve some for those cold months that are right around the corner. When I preserve anything from our garden I always double check the USU Extension website, extension.usu.edu/preserve-the- harvest/canning. Not only do they have important protocols for keeping preserved food safe, they also share interesting research on the best ways to maximize flavor and yield. This year Milford and I are going to try some new flavor combina- tions like peach with basil, raspberry with mint, and apricot with thyme. If you have an excess of garden goodies, don’t forget about the Millcreek Promise Program’s surplus produce collection program! You can drop off your extra fruit and vegetables on Tuesdays from 8 AM to 5 PM through October 9 at designated drop offs that can be found on this map: rb.gy/ e9bsrl. The produce is then distributed to our Millcreek neighbors in need. If your harvest isn’t what you expected this year come down to Millcreek Midweek Farmer’s Market at Millcreek Common every Wednesday through September from 5-8pm. I recently learned that a few of the farmers are growing their produce less than ONE MILE from Millcreek Common. Talk about eating local! Happy Harvesting! XOXOXO, Millie Here’s Millie! MILLIE MILLCREEK MILLCREEK 1330 E Chambers Avenue Millcreek, UT 84106 PRESRT STD US POSTAGE PA I D PERMIT 7148 SLC, UT No Property Tax Increase Ve n tureO u t . o r g This is a Public Service of Millcreek. Required and Erected by Permission of Millcreek, Pursuant to §19.82.030 of the Millcreek Code DETAILS ON PAGE 6 PAGE 4 8.6 5pm-8pm Big Cottonwood Park NIGHT OUT AGAINST CRIME AND ROLLING CAR SHOW PAGE 6 Millcreek, Connected by Nature I Volume: 8, Issue: 7 I August 2024 I millcreekUT.gov ---PAGE BREAK--- 2 M I L L C R E E K N E W S A U G U S T 2 0 2 4 Beginning in August, Mani Motiee will be the featured artist on the 2nd floor of Millcreek City Hall. Mr. Motiee was born in Tehran in 1948. He began drawing, sculpting, and paint- ing in the early 1980s in Paris, France. He worked with and assisted several masters of plastic (visual) arts in private ateliers associated with “paris-ateliers.org." Motiee's approach gradually evolved from realism in sculpting to abstract paintings. But during the last ten years, he has leaned toward a mixture of abstract, architec- tural, and landscape sensations. His exposure to diverse disciplines and backgrounds al- lows him to develop an eclectic expression in painting. He harmoniously blends selective features of different tradi- tions throughout his works but his artistic approach does not characterize any particular affinity. Motiee's last exhibition was held in January 2018 at the Salt Lake City library. His later works, seen in this show, are a small number of old and recent pieces. He has lived in Millcreek, Utah since 2017. Millcreek Promise is entering the new fiscal year officially as a new city department! The Mayor and City Council have doubled down on their support for the work that Promise does in the community with this change. The Promise mission and day-to-day operations will not change, but this is an opportunity for the city to show their support for the work the department does in the community. “We are excited to see Promise grow into something we had always planned for," says City Manager Mike Winder, “which is its own department that focuses on working with partners to support resident wellness and opportunity needs all over the city!” Millcreek Promise is committed to wellness and opportunity for all and will continue providing the following programs and events for the community: • Garden for Good • Tech On Digital Skills Classes • Youth Council • Resource Fairs • Youth Scholarships • And More! If you are interested in learning more or getting involved in volunteer opportunities, please contact Kayla Mayers at [EMAIL REDACTED]. One of Millcreek Promise’s ini- tiatives is the Millcreek Youth Council. This group is made up of 21 juniors and seniors living in Millcreek that have specific inter- est in community engagement and a great love for the city in which they live. These students come from the following high schools: Sky- line, Olympus, Cottonwood, Waterford School, and Utah International Charter School. The Youth Council has already had the opportunity to volunteer at Venture Out festivals, to which they have responded with great enthusiasm. They will also have the opportunity this upcoming year to plan and participate in service projects, learn about civic engagement from the Mayor and Council- members, and participate in Local Officials Day. We are ex- cited about this year’s youth council and look forward to what they will accomplish in the coming months! YOUTH COUNCIL OFFICERS: Mayor: Bethany Billeter Mayor Pro Tem: Arivan Verma Secretary: Anhkhoa Le Recorder: Adam Moffat Service Chair: Gabe Gibbons Public Outreach Chair: Jema Dosembet Events Chair: Kyle Linnhan SCHOOL LIAISONS: Ian Colton, Cottonwood Monica Fernandez, Olympus Caroline Handy, Skyline Mahnaz Mohammadi, Utah International Charter School YOUTH COUNCIL MEMBERS: Annie Li Oliver Gibbons David Habib Christina Wu Jonathan Chen Alexander Pham Alice Pugsley Heidi Jackson Bethany Stewart Penny Madsen MILLCREEK PROMISES KEPT Millcreek Promise is Official! Meet the 2024 Youth Council Millcreek Resident Spotlight ---PAGE BREAK--- cont. from page 1: Pavement A U G U S T 2 0 2 4 M I L L C R E E K N E W S 3 The Utah Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) recently audited Millcreek for deficiencies in stormwater infrastructure mapping and inventory. Mapping and inventory are critical, as they help diagnose existing problems, identify new issues, and establish a comprehensive storm drain master plan. To address this problem, we have utilized a small por- tion of the stormwater utility fee funding to hire three interns in the stormwater program. These interns are diligently working to map and create an inventory of our existing infrastructure using GPS and GIS technology. Their work is essential to Public Works and Engineering as it effectively enables us to allocate future funding to stormwater improvement projects throughout the city. If you ever encounter these Millcreek employees on your street, near a creek, or requesting to work in your backyard, we encourage you to extend your support and appreciation to this effort. Remember, we all live Meet our storm water interns: JOE TAYABJI: "I am completing my Master of Science in Geographic Information Science (MSGIS) at the University of Utah, graduating in Spring 2025. I am passionate about coding and creating interactive web maps, and I aspire to become a GIS Developer in the public sector. I am currently involved in developing a resident information map applica- tion for the city, and this experience has prepared me for success and reinforced my dedication to pursuing a GIS and public service career. " CALEB MILLER: "I'm studying Mechanical Engineering at Brigham Young University. I plan to get married before graduating in April 2026 and start my engineering career, eventually starting my own company. I enjoy working at Millcreek and interacting with the residents." LOGAN UNGER: "I am studying for my Bachelor's in Environ- mental Science and Management at Utah Valley University. I am interested in pursuing a career in Geographic Informa- tion Systems (GIS) in the military and launching my own cooking business called "Cooking Chemistry." My experi- ence at Millcreek has helped me understand the connection between data collection and its use in GIS applications." Affordable housing has become a key discus- sion point in Millcreek, involving multiple city departments. The Planning Department examines zon- ing and code requirements that could support the develop- ment of more affordable housing units. The Economic Development Department considers incentives, such as use of CRA funds, to encourage these developments. Millcreek’s Promise Department monitors the community’s need for affordable housing and related needs. We also have met a number of passionate communi- ty members who want to ensure that all Millcreek residents, present and future, have affordable housing options. Since 2017, we enacted an ordinance allowing for ac- cessory dwelling units in most homes, and we permitted nearly 400 units of affordable housing. We are currently considering other zoning incentives for affordable housing as part of the Zoning Code Update. Millcreek recently commissioned a housing report from Zions Public Finance, which analyzes the state of hous- ing in Millcreek. By 2030 we will need to have an addi- tional 3,397 dwellings to accommodate existing or future Millcreek families who earn less than Salt Lake County’s median family income, which is currently $115,500 for a family of four. This report will guide city action on afford- able housing. Affordable housing is a long-term issue of great importance to Millcreek, and the city is committed to continuing its efforts towards find- ing solutions. You can find the housing report by scanning the QR code. Reach out to Rob May ([EMAIL REDACTED]) or Francis Lilly ([EMAIL REDACTED]) if you have any questions. Dear Skyline Community: The main academic wing of the building is in final prepara- tions to be ready for the start of the school year in August. We are now making plans for the demolition of the old aca- demic building. Currently, asbestos abatement is ongoing. Once asbestos abatement is completed inside the building, the contractor will start tearing down the main academic building itself. We expect that work to begin no sooner than the first week of July. The process of demolition is not expected to be completed until early fall. We expect there might be interest from the community in watching the demolition. If you choose to do so, please stay behind the fence and do not trespass onto the property. We encourage you to park on Virginia Drive so as to not impact our neighbors. The construction of the original building is made up of concrete and panels that are not conducive for mementos. If you’d like a memento from the old building, the school is selling parts of the old basketball court. This fundraiser will not occur until later when the project is completed in 2026. Thank you, Granite School District. For more updates, rebuild schedule, and architectual renderings go to: gsdfuture.org Memo from Granite School District roads require more than just an overlay treatment and need complete reconstruction. The cost of rebuilding these roads can exceed our current yearly budget. Our current estimate shows we need roughly $54 mil- lion to bring overall road conditions up to a sustain- able level. That would take 50 years to address at current funding levels! Our City Council has set aside funds this year to determine ways to close the gap. Millcreek has been actively pursuing federal and state grants, which can take several years to complete while stretching our city's dollars to address pave- ment needs. Examples of our federally funded initia- tives include the reconstruction of 900 East, between 3900 South and 4500 South, and 2000 East, between 3300 South and Siggard Avenue. Additionally, we have successfully secured federal funding to reconstruct 1300 East, between 4220 South and 4500 South. We are grateful for the understanding and patience of Millcreek residents as we work to find funding to ad- dress all recommended road repairs. Millcreek Needs Affordable Housing Options Skyline High School Rebuild Update New Interns Will Map Storm Water Infrastructure This general GIS map of Millcreek indicates large areas where no mapping is available. Hense, the helpful interns. A kind neighbor welcomes two of the city's new interns with cake. ---PAGE BREAK--- Millcreek Common Friday Aug 2, 2024 6pm - 10pm 1354 E Chambers Ave Pacific Islander Skate Night 2024 In Celebration of Utah Pacific Islander Heritage Month In Celebration of Utah Pacific Islander Heritage Month Live Music & Cultural Performances Islander Food Trucks Visit MillcreekCommon.org for more info Visit MillcreekCommon.org for more info Roller Skating Free Admission Skate Rentals) 4 M I L L C R E E K N E W S A U G U S T 2 0 2 4 Millcreek Co August Events At A Glance 5-8pm, Big Cottonwood Park (4300S 1300E) Enjoy the festival at the park, then see classic cars hit-the-road at 6:30pm for a short parade throughout the neighborhood. Do you have a car and want to join the fun? Register at VentureOut.org/rollingcarshow 7pm, Canyon Rim Park Enjoy fantastic music from local muscians. Learn more at millcreekartscouncil.org. 6th Floor of City Hall, 6:30-8:30pm A fun fundraiser to benefit the Millcreek Promise Program. Everyone is eligible to play and win. Suggested donation is $5 per Bingo card. 8.6 8.12 8.21 NIGHT OUT AGAINST CRIME AND ROLLING CAR SHOW LAST SUMMER JAM PRIZE BINGO NIGHT AT THE GRANDVIEW COME TO Granite Credit Union Adventure Hub 1354 E. Chambers Ave., Millcreek Come Play! SUMMER CLIMBING WALL Daily 11am - 9pm $7 admission, $5 equipment rental SUMMER SKATE LOOP Daily 11am - 10pm $7 admission, $5 quad skate rental SPLASH PAD Daily 10am -10pm Free! EXPLORE MORE! Visit millcreekcommon.org for more event details. 6-10pm, Millcreek Common It’s a Celebration of Utah Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Incredible islander food, live music, cultural performances, and of course, roller skating! Admission is FREE (Skate Rental 3-7pm, Millcreek Common Bring your friends and come hang with us. Join the party and enjoy food and fun! Camp Overnight or buy a $5 day pass for Camp Tracy up Millcreek Canyon. Fun activities for all ages. Reservations required at VentureOut.org 11am-10pm, Historic Baldwin Radio Factory, 3474 S. 2300 E. Art, music, classes, kid zone and more! Go to millcreekartscouncil.org for more info. 5-9pm, Millcreek Common The Utah Black Chamber of Commerce is kicking off Black Business Month with our expo and concert. 6-9pm Millcreek Common Plaza Wear pink and join the ACS for a day of fun and breast cancer awareness. Sign up for October Stride Walk while you are here. Head up to Millcreek Canyon and experience Camp Tracy. Play-for-the-day Plan or camp overnight. Day passes are $10 per person, kids under 3 are free. Reserve at VentureOut.org 8.2 AT THE GRANDVIEW LEARN MORE AT millcreekcommon.org @millcreekcommon PACIFIC ISLANDER SKATE NIGHT 8.3 8.9 - 8.11 8.29 8.30 - 9.2 8.17 8.14 ZUMIEZ! MORE THAN ROLLING CAMP TRACY WEEKEND II MAKING STRIDES AGAINST BREAST CANCER KICKOFF CAMP TRACY WEEKEND III MILLCREEK ARTS FESTIVAL ANNUAL BUSINESS EXPO AND MOTOWN CONCERT ---PAGE BREAK--- FOOD TRUCK THURSDAYS 5–8PM The Valley’s best food trucks are serving culinary delights at Millcreek Common every Thursday evening. Wed, Now–Sep 25, 5-8pm A midweek market to fill your reusable bags with local produce, farm goods, artisan food, handmade crafts, and more. SNAP benefits accepted. A U G U S T 2 0 2 4 M I L L C R E E K N E W S 5 mmunity Life Aug 1–Sept 2, 11 AM – 9 PM Set yourself up in style with bespoke clothing and accessories from Utah artisans. Each local designer offers one-of-a-kind collections that resources into high-fashion statements. Special workshops, giveaways, and fashion experiences every week. Check the schedule at MillcreekCommon.org. Sundays, 11am-4pm The Bazaar at Millcreek Common is Utah's newest weekly Sunday flea market that features a variety of unique local vendors. You can find vintage clothing, unique art, and eclectic handmade crafts of all kinds. We hope to build community while promoting shopping locally and sustainably. P U B L I C M A R K E T 1 S T F L O O R O F C I T Y H A L L 1 3 3 0 E A S T C H A M B E R S A V E AT M I L L C R E E K C O M M O N event series AT M I L L C R E E K C O M M O N August VOLUNTEER FOR FUN AND PERKS You are wanted as as ambassadors of fun and community. Apply at MillcreekCommon.org to be a volunteer. FOOD TRUCK THURSDAYS 5-8pm The Valley’s best food trucks are serving culinary delights at Millcreek Common every Thursday evening. SUMMER CAMP AT MILLCREEK COMMON Mon-Fri 9am-12pm Jul 29 - Aug 2 Weekly camps for adventure loving kids ages 5-8 and 9-13 Skating, climbing, and more! Register online at MillcreekCommon.org YOGA ASSETS Sundays on the Skate Loop 8:30am-9:30am Yoga benefits the body and mind in so many ways in life. FREE weekly classes teach the transformative benefits of yoga. THE BAZAAR Sundays 11am-4pm Flea Market for local creatives Shop local Vintage, Art, Handmade crafts LEARN TO SKATE WITH SPARKILL Mondays, 6pm-7pm New to skating, or just want to brush up on the basics? Join SparKill for beginner roller skate lessons, which are free with skate admission. PLAYTIVITIES Weekdays (Mon – Fri), 12-2pm Orange Gazebos—near Splash Pad Free arts and crafts for creative kids, 13 and under. Follow @millcreekcommon to learn more. DANCE FITNESS CLASSES WITH GONZALEZ Saturdays on the Skate Loop, 8:30am-9:30am Bring a friend to shake it on the Skate Loop at our weekly dance fitness classes. FREE! SKATING FUN- DAMENTALS! Wednesdays, 7pm-8pm Learn new skate skills, fun tricks, and unique dance moves with Millcreek’s Skate Loop Legends. FARMERS MARKET Wednesdays, Now - 9/25, 5-8pm Millcreek now has it's very own venue to purchase fresh produce from local farmers. DJ SKATE NIGHTS Fridays and Saturdays, 7-10pm Spin your skate wheels while our DJs spin your favorite tunes. All summer long. HARVEST MARKET CALL FOR VENDORS MARKET OPENS 10/4-10/25 Public Market Opportunities! Markets will be hosted on the Millcreek Common Plaza and on the 1st floor of City Hall. Apply at MillcreekCommon.org to be a seller. PARTNER WITH US TO SELL YOUR WARES DIRECTLY ---PAGE BREAK--- 6 M I L L C R E E K N E W S A U G U S T 2 0 2 4 Venture outside with us and enjoy one of the many community activities we have planned. Venture Out! events bring friends, neigh- bors, and families together. It’s an opportunity to connect and recre- ate outside, together. We look forward to seeing you this summer in Millcreek. Learn more at VentureOut.org, @VentureOutUtah Life’s Better Outdoors! Th a n k Yo u S ponsors! P R E S E N T I N G G O L D S I L V E R B R O N Z E I N D I S P E N S A B L E P A R T N E R S Boy Scouts of America, Crossroads of the West Council Canyon Rim Citizens Association East Mill Creek Community Council Food Truck League Millcreek Arts Council Millcreek Business Council Millcreek Community Council Millcreek Community Theater East Mill Creek Lions Club Millcreek Promise Program Millcreek Youth Council Mt. Olympus Community Council Unified Fire Authority Unified Police Department Utah Department of Workforce Services Went to Market W.O.W. Car Community & Friends 2 0 2 4 F U N F O R F R E E L i f e ' s B etter O u t d o o r s ! Come Venture V E N T U R E O U T ! The internet knows no limits when it comes to medical advice. But how can you tell fact from fiction? Our experts will take the time to talk through your and determine the best next steps. Connect with our nurses any time of day for quick, convenient and free expert care advice and support.* SKIP THE SEARCH BAR. Call Consult-A-Nurse. (435) 900-7827 (435) 900-7827 * Translation services are available for all languages, including Spanish. MOUNTAIN STAR St. Mark's Hospital stmarkshospital.com/consultanurse Our ERs are open 24/7 When emergencies hit close to home, we’re here for you. Find an ER near you at stmarksER.com Hey Salt Lake Valley, Quantum Fiber internet is here! 4 Vote for your favorite car I Food Trucks I Music Bounce Houses & Slides I EMT Teams I Games 8.6 5pm-8pm Big Cottonwood Park NIGHT OUT AGAINST CRIME AND ROLLING CAR SHOW ---PAGE BREAK--- A U G U S T 2 0 2 4 M I L L C R E E K N E W S 7 What's this? Block parties are a great way to meet your neighbors! They provide a casual, relaxed setting to meet, play, eat, and build con- nected communities. This year, Millcreek and its Venture Out! program want to help resi- dents launch eight block parties in Millcreek throughout September. Venture Out! team members will directly work with neighbors to help host, plan, permit, advertise, and provide games and activities for your Neighborhood Block Party. Let’s get started! To host a block party on your street, apply at VentureOut.org. Applications are due Wednes- day, August 14. Eight applicants will be select- ed and then notified on Friday, August 16. Block parties can be held anytime between September 6 and September 30, 2024. Apply Online: VentureOut.org Application Deadline: Wednesday, Aug 14 Section Announcement: Friday, Aug 16 Hosted Block Parties: Parties hosted any day between Sept 6 - Sept 30 Top 7 reasons to host a neighborhood block party: 1. Build a safer neighborhood 2. Address resident concerns 3. Get to know neighbors 4. Greet neighbors you don't often see 5. Have a day of service or clean up project 6. Bring harmony to the neighborhood 7. Have fun as a neighborhood! Venture Out! Into Your Neighborhood! Millcreek Neighborhood Block Parties Coming September 2024 EAT SHOP PLAY M o r e O p p or tu ni ti es t o Ve nt ur e O ut e Out With Us! G O L D S P O N S O R S : ---PAGE BREAK--- 8 M I L L C R E E K N E W S A U G U S T 2 0 2 4 Life's bette From corporate seminars to retreats, weddings to special anniversaries, our team creates memorable events using our excellently staffed amenities. Outdoor/Indoor facility rentals, including The Grandview at the top of City Hall Rent the Skate Loop and/or climbing wall with friendly, expert staff Catering options, sound system, and customizable interactive lighting CURIOUS? CONTACT US AT [PHONE REDACTED] OR [EMAIL REDACTED] 1354 E Chambers Avenue I Millcreek, UT 84106 millcreekcommon.org Millcreek Common—uncommonly perfect for events. Come, gather, grow closer. T H E G R A N D V I E W. C R E A T E E V E N T S L I K E N O W H E R E E L S E . M o r e O p p or tu ni ti es t o Ve nt ur e O ut AT THE GRANDVIEW Every Third Wednesday, 6:30-8:30pm Win big! Enjoy playing with your neighbors at the beautiful expansive view of the 6th floor of City Hall. Proceeds benefit Millcreek’s Promise Program to improve the safety, health, education, and economic well- being of Millcreek’s youth and families. Huge prizes. Everyone eligible to play and win. $5 suggested donation per bingo card. ---PAGE BREAK--- A U G U S T 2 0 2 4 M I L L C R E E K N E W S 9 r outdoors! MILLCREEK ARTS FEST 2024 @ BALDWIN RADIO FACTORY SAVE THE DATE AUGUST 17, 2024 Thanks to our sponsors www.millcreekartscouncil.org Camp Tracy Adventure Weekends Get reservations for campsite, cabins and day passes online at VentureOut.org Venture out this summer and play at Camp Tracy in beautiful Millcreek Canyon. Days are packed with unique adventures, fishing, archery, bb guns, crafts, ropes course, climbing and more. Enjoy your experience with friends and family. Weekend Dates: Aug 9-11, Aug 30-Sept 2 Day passes will be available again this year on selected dates. Join us for the 7th Annual Millcreek Arts Fest at the Historic Baldwin Radio Factory, Millcreek Community Center Parking Lot, and the adjacent public green space of Evergreen Park. This free, one-day festival will include: • Over 70 local booth artists whose work includes but is not limited to: painting, photography, woodwork, pottery, jewelry, glass, felting, digital art, and textiles • Over 15 indoor artists • 10 musical performances across 2 stages including: Brian Burch- field & The Fire Guild, The Alleycats, and Ubergruv • Buskers • Artist demonstrations • A selection of free movement classes • A kids’ zone with art activities and balloon animals • Multiple food and drink trucks and food booths If you thought last year’s festival was unique, this year we have new artists and new musicians as well as some of last year’s coming back for more! Parking options will be provided on a map that will also include: art- ist booths, food, and restroom locations. A FREE parking shuttle will also be available. Today, the historic Baldwin Radio Factory houses 16 art studios, a yoga/ massage studio, a funky furnishings store, a hip cafe and more! Side by side Baldwin Radio Factory, the Millcreek Community Center south parking lot and the shaded and verdant Evergreen Park and picnic pavilion on the west side of the parking lot will also house the festival. We hope to see you there! The Millcreek Arts Fest is coordinated by The Millcreek Arts Council; an all- volunteer run, non-profit organization. Festival sponsors include Millcreek City, Utah Arts and Museums, and ZAP. MILLCREEK ARTS FEST ---PAGE BREAK--- 10 M I L L C R E E K N E W S A U G U S T 2 0 2 4 A local financial institution contacted Det. Darren Paul and reported a check fraud ring within Mill- creek and other branches along the Wasatch Front. The suspects opened accounts with this institution, deposited forged checks appearing to be from repu- table companies, and then quickly withdrew the non- existent funds before the bank realized the depos- ited checks were forged and of no value. Det. Paul quickly drafted numerous investigative subpoenas, warrants, and collected the forged checks.Through his investigative efforts, forty-four suspects were identified. He determined the loss to the financial institution was over 1.5 million dol- lars. Working with the financial institution, Det. Paul trained employees on how to know they were being scammed, shutting down the crime ring complete- ly. With the number of identified suspects, coupled with the crimes committed, Det. Paul reached out to a federal law enforcement agency and charged the suspects on a federal level. This case is just one example demonstrating Det. Paul’s investigative skill and commitment to the community. Det. Paul not only excels but continues to grow as a fraud investigator. He was instrumen- tal in developing methods of tracking and retriev- ing funds for Millcreek citizens who were victimized. Det. Paul is a leader, mentor and innovator in fraud investigations. His talents and leadership are greatly appreciated. DETECTIVE DARREN PAUL For the first time in several decades, the fading “hillside letter” that resides above Millcreek was chalked as an helping to celebrate Skyline High School’s spring 2024 “Super Reunion” and the on- going rebuilding of the school’s campus. Regardless of your association with local schools, it’s hard not to notice hillside letters (or “mountain monographs”) as you travel throughout Utah and the wider West. Our mountainsides hold the historic territorial markers and their associated folklore and history. There are at least 80 hillside letters in Utah, with countless thousands more if you counted the Indigenous rock art imagery or small historic roadside graffiti panels. Hillside letters often carry local historical importance or lore, rooted in school or community pride. In 2022 a Utah hillside letter was listed to the National Reg- ister of Historic Places (NRHP) for its local community importance. The historic white painted above downtown St. George was listed for its association with the social history of the area and denotes how culturally important these letters can be. Measuring over 100-feet tall, the D was originally built in 1915 and is report- edly a symbol for the entire city and is continually maintained. A less prominent hillside letter outside of Uintah City at the mouth of Weber Canyon was constructed in 1923 to memorial- ize a local tragedy. A local school principal was attacked by, and then shot in reported self-defense, one of his students in March 1922. The Uintah was reportedly constructed to help unify the community following the death of the student and is still seen as a community symbol today. Growing up in Millcreek I have long wondered about the history of our lone letter on the hillside above us. It first appears in his- torical aerial imagery in 1977, largely in its current form but with a two-digit year (77) to the upper right. It is a standard block with an extra vertical line in the lower half and a square outline. From my youth and local lore, the question arises, was this originally an or an with a embedded in the lower half? As a teenager in the 90s I was told it was originally an for Skyline High School that was modified to an “O/T” in a moment of school rivalry with nearby Olympus High School. That story may simply be rooted in my own regional or high school bias, and perhaps it was originally an “O/T” and later amended to an No doubt someone reading this entry knows the history and folklore of this hillside letter. If so, I’d love to hear the story and if you were involved in its construction, it may be an excellent can- didate for Millcreek’s oral history project. I’ve got a feeling there’s some interesting history hidden on the hillside above us. Mark your calendars! Join us on September 12th, 2024, from 5pm to 8pm for a spectacular event. Support local businesses, win exciting prizes, enjoy rock climbing and roller skating, and indulge in delicious fare from our lively food trucks. Don't miss out on the fun! Arie Leeflang, Millcreek Historic Preservation Commission, 2024 Millcreek Hillside History HISTORIC SPOTLIGHT Rekindled & Co. is a Women & Queer Owned Tat- too + Barber shop. At the heart of Rekindled you will find a space that is safe to be who you are and safe to express your needs/wants of your Tattoo and/or Haircut. You will find a team full of genu- ine Artists and Barbers who prioritize relationship, communication, and craft. We are aware that you could choose a hundred chairs to sit in, and know- ing that you chose our chair, is something we don't take We promise to give you our individual bests every time you come in and make sure you leave feeling heard, loved, and even more a part of the incredible Rekindled family. tattoo + barber A W A R D S P O N S O R E D B Y BUSINESS CORNER AUGUST BUSINESS OF THE MONTH MORE NEWS EVERY FRIDAY STAY UPDATED ON THE LATEST HAPPENINGS IN MILLCREEK Sign up at millcreekUT. gov/217/Newsletters M I L L C R E E K O F F I C E R O F T H E M O N T H S U C C E S S S T O R I E S ---PAGE BREAK--- A U G U S T 2 0 2 4 M I L L C R E E K N E W S 11 The Unified Police Department (UPD) and the Salt Lake County Sheriff’s Office were required to separate due to HB374 passing during the 2023 legislative session. The UPD will continue to provide law enforcement services, including patrol, to member communi- ties including Millcreek, Midvale, Holladay, Copperton, Emigra- tion Canyon, Kearns, Magna, and the Town of Brighton, serving approximately 205,000 residents. Both the UPD and the Sheriff’s Office are committed to ensure the safety of the public and no disruption to service is anticipated. “We are dedicated to serving our community with profes- sionalism, integrity, and a commitment to public safety,” said Jason Mazuran, UPD Chief of Police. “This realignment allows us to focus our resources on the specific needs of our member communities, ensuring a high level of service and community engagement.” As a result of the separation, various UPD divisions needed new office space and Millcreek had room in our new City Hall to house several of them, joining the Millcreek Precinct that already occupies the third floor of the building. Other divisions will be housed in city offices in Midvale, Holladay, and Kearns until a permanent home can be determined. Starting July 1, Millcreek became home to UPD Command, Forensics, Finance, Legal, and Human Resources in addition to our regular Mill- creek Precinct officers and staff. “Millcreek is pleased to be able to bring these additional UPD officers and departments into City Hall,” said Mayor Silvestrini. “Millcreek residents and the residents of all UPD member com- munities will recognize a significant savings by not renting out new facilities in the short term. The presence of additional of- ficers moving through Millcreek Common will bring a new level of public engagement to our civic City Center as well as create a savings for UPD.” Officers stopping to chat with kids who are climbing the wall or playing at the splash pad can create an amazing amount of goodwill. About 27 more officers in the building will also help support the local restaurants and coffee shops. The city will also be hosting UPD Board meetings in our Community Forum. When you visit Millcreek Common and see one of our great UPD officers, give them a high five and thanks for the hard work they do for our community. Millcreek Welcomes Additional UPD Officers It’s been my pleasure to serve you as Salt Lake County Mayor. The County remains focused on im- proving our standard of living and ensuring that our communities are safe and our people remain healthy. To that end, I want to share the details of a new initia- tive to keep our children active, our expanded efforts to address homelessness, and how we’re protecting the beauty and character of Millcreek. INTRODUCING MY COUNTY REC PASS All SLCo Rec Centers are now free to youth ages 5-18! My County Rec Pass is a transformative program providing free access to our pools, gyms, and ice rinks. As a parent, I understand the financial pressures many are facing, especially during summer when children aren’t in school. We wanted to provide relief to families and remove barriers for children to stay active and engage in positive activities away from screens. For more information, visit slco.to/pass ADDRESSING HOMELESSNESS Improving our quality of life must include those who have been left behind. The County is committed to continuing our collaborative work with Mayor Silves- trini and the Millcreek Council on a comprehensive approach to homelessness, including prevention, intervention, and long-term solutions to support our unhoused population. Salt Lake County has rolled out a multi-faceted approach which includes building more supportive housing, supporting emergency services, increased drug enforcement, and addressing the inefficiencies in the system. We will continue working with local leaders and innovate thinkers from across the country to get people off the streets, provide treatment, and help them reintegrate into society. SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT IN MILLCREEK A major focus of my administration has been work- ing to enhance our community's quality of life while protecting our valued natural environments. Work- ing in close partnership with Mayor Silvestrini, we have proposed infrastructure improvements which aim to address user safety, increase accessibility to recreational areas, and ensure environmental sustainability along the Millcreek corridor. While we work to improve access to our canyons, new development projects require careful consideration. Our air quality, the preservation of our scenic land- scapes, and the health of our residents are paramount. Together we will navigate future challenges while protecting and enhancing everything that makes the County a world-class place to call home. Thank you for your commitment to our community. 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Milo is Wondering About the Summer Olympics POLICY MAKER FORUM M i l o ’ s K i d C o r n e r A P L AC E TO P L AY SALT LAKE COUNTY MAYOR JENNY WILSON ---PAGE BREAK--- 12 M I L L C R E E K N E W S A U G U S T 2 0 2 4 millcreekUT.gov City Hall: 1330 E Chambers Ave Millcreek, UT 84106 Main: (801) 214-2700 MILLCREEK CITY HALL [PHONE REDACTED] Unified Police Department NON EMERGENCY Number [PHONE REDACTED] Animal Services Adoption, Licensing, Lost & Found [PHONE REDACTED] Aging Services Active Aging, Meals on Wheels, Senior Transportation [PHONE REDACTED] Assessor Property Taxes, Audit [PHONE REDACTED] Clerk Elections, Passport, Marriage [PHONE REDACTED] Division of Wildlife Resources Removal of live Raccoons, Skunks [PHONE REDACTED] Flood Control Creeks, Rivers, Canals [PHONE REDACTED] Justice Court Tickets, Small Claims Court [PHONE REDACTED] Millcreek Common Granite Credit Union Adventure Hub [PHONE REDACTED] Parks & Recreation Park reservations [PHONE REDACTED] Public Works Storm drains, Snowplowing, Streetlights, Pavement [PHONE REDACTED] Rocky Mountain Power Outages [PHONE REDACTED] SLC Public Utilities Waterline break emergency [PHONE REDACTED] Surveyor Surveying, Boundaries, Parcel Maps [PHONE REDACTED] Wasatch Front Waste & Recycling Garbage & Recycling pickup, dumpster program [PHONE REDACTED] © 2024 MILLCREEK NEWS important PHONE NUMBERS a boomer, Gen Xers, and a millennial, was the first majority female Council, with the first Pacific Islander female elected and a Latina. Our Council embraces our diversity as a Council, and as a city. I remember when I was young, I didn’t see women of color in spaces I do now. Now, our youth can look up to their city leadership team and see people who look like them from the City Council to our City Directors and staff. As we continue to grow as a city, our demographics are changing. With change, comes challenges. Many of those challenges are bet- ter met when we work together to meet the needs of our residents. School is about to start for many of our youth, and just like aging in to a new grade, we also age in to a community that may not look like the Millcreek I, or we, grew up in 40+ years ago. To our youth, we are here to support you. New beginnings are always hard, but there is so much growth on the other side of the fear you may experience with change. Please know you are loved by a whole community. The world is yours! I encourage us all to continue to embrace our city’s diversity. We wel- come new business, new families in our community, ethnically diverse families, diverse household structures, events, and more! In 2023, Millcreek embarked on a major update of its zoning and subdivision codes. In the last 18 months, we: • EXPANDED INCENTIVES FOR WATERWISE LANDSCAPING AND ADOPTED BETTER LANDSCAPING STANDARDS. We adopted a new landscape standards ordinance that requires landscaped buffers between higher-intensity uses and existing neighborhoods, promotes efficient water uses and tree preservation, and qualifies existing Millcreek homeowners and businesses for grants to replace turf grass with drought-tolerant landscaping. • PROMOTED COMMUNITY HEALTH AND LOCAL AIR QUALITY. We modernized the city’s parking ordinance to include new requirements for EV charging stations in new multifamily and mixed use projects, as well as bicycle parking for all new developments in Millcreek. • ENHANCED ILLUMINATION STANDARDS FOR SIGNS. We strengthened requirements for illuminated signs and electronic message centers, ensuring that new signs will not cast obtrusive light on existing residential properties. • STREAMLINED THE APPROVAL PROCESS FOR MINOR SUBDIVISIONS. Subdivisions of one or two lots used to go to the Planning Commission. Now, these subdivisions are approved by staff using the same standards as before. This saves time for applicants, many of whom are local Millcreek homeowners looking to sell excess land for additional housing. • PROTECTED MILLCREEK’S HILLSIDES AND OTHER SENSITIVE LANDS. We adopted a new Forestry Residential Zone along Grandeur Peak and Mount Olympus that imposes a minimum 5-acre lot size for any new development. Additionally, we are working on a new Sensitive Lands Ordinance that will prohibit any new development on natural slopes greater than 30 percent, and require studies and on-site inspections for excavations and con- struction on sensitive hillsides in Millcreek. • CREATED A TRANSPARENT PROCESS FOR THE ADOPTION OF NEW VILLAGE CENTER PLANS. Millcreek’s general plan called for the development of several village centers across Millcreek, but our ordinance lacked a zone and an adoption process for these development pro- posals. The Village Center Special District Zone creates a standard for adoption, and an enhanced public noticing and meeting requirement for these future centers. Later this year, the City Council will consider addi- tional changes to the zoning and subdivision code, including: • UPDATED STANDARDS FOR OUR SINGLE- FAMILY NEIGHBORHOODS. Changes to our single-family and duplex zoning ordinances include a maximum building height of 30 feet in most single-family neighborhoods, and updated graphics to help homeowners and builders understand our requirements. • BETTER DESIGN STANDARDS FOR COM- MERCIAL AND MULTIFAMILY BUILDINGS. Updated Multifamily, Commercial, Mixed Use, and City Center Zones will require higher design standards for materials and windows, as well as a reduced maximum building length for new build- ings in Millcreek’s City Center. • CLEAR LANGUAGE AND IMPROVED STAN- DARDS FOR FENCES, WALLS, ACCESSORY BUILDINGS, AND ADU’S. We are considering changes to our ordinances for fences, walls, acces- sory buildings, and ADU’s to improve readability and create clear, reasonable standards for people seeking permits. • STREAMLINED APPLICATION PROCESS. We are drafting an ordinance that consolidates our application processes and noticing requirements into one location in the code. This will help staff and applicants alike understand what is required of an applicant to ensure a compliant and compatible project. • THIS FALL, EVERY MILLCREEK PROPERTY OWNER WILL RECEIVE A FORMAL NOTICE FOR THE FINAL EFFORT OF THE CODE: com- piling all these changes into one document and recodifying the entire document into a new zoning and subdivision code for the city. These changes will be adopted in a sequence of public meetings, including review by all community councils and the Planning Commission. If you have any questions about the zoning and sub- division code update, or to leave a comment, please email [EMAIL REDACTED] or visit: millcreekut.gov/466/Zoning-Code-Update Meet in-person with Mayor Jeff Silvestrini on Fridays from 2-4 PM for 15 minutes. Call [PHONE REDACTED] to schedule. 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