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MOUNT OLYMPUS COMMUNITY COUNCIL Churchill Jr. High School October 3, 2017 - 7:00 PM Pledge of Allegiance Introduction of Council Members In Attendance: David Baird, Joan Haven, Chuck Pruitt (minutes), Kumar Shah, Pasu Pasupathi, Ken Smith, John Knoblock, Richard Williamson, Bill Blatter, and Joy Goddard Approval of minutes with one typographical error. Reports: UPD: Ronnie Prescott – [EMAIL REDACTED] [PHONE REDACTED], major incident of a house fire with rescued occupant now in serious condition, and a second incident of a deceased individual found in Mill Creek, increase in “solicitor” suspicious incidents involving individuals posing as salespeople, “Run, Hide, and Fight” recommendations mentioned for active-shooter incidents, recalcitrant speeder problems addressed on Jupiter, other incidents UFA: Matt Rhoades, Chief, Battalion 11, stationed at Station 104, Holladay – [EMAIL REDACTED] [PHONE REDACTED]. - will be taking over the liaison responsibilities from Rob Aires - Recommendations from the MOCC members for more community meetings and involvement at Venture Outdoors/Movie Nights. Issues of speed bumps and first responders raised and suggested for further research. Fire season is in full swing, one small half acre fire in Millcreek Canyon. It is important to make home defensible space. See Firewise.Org. UFA participating in search and rescue in Houston Texas paid for by the federal government. Chief Peterson is working on fireworks legislation. Escape planning in the home is another important topic. Wednesday October 4th is the next Wildland Protection Plan meeting where they will be seeking Community involvement. Millcreek Mayor Jeff Silvestrini - We are thankful for UFA search and rescue response team and the Wildland fire plan. UPD handled the suicide domestic violence incident very professionally. New Millcreek Personnel include John Guileman City Manager, Michelle Vest City Recorder We can send Michelle our meeting agendas and meeting minutes. City Clerk is Jeannine Mueller and Kurt Hansen is the Director of Planning and Development with assistant Frank Lilly. In September, the City Council will discuss leaving the SLVLESA payment system so that we can ensure adequate local police funding relative to our tax base. Business: Traffic Calming: John Miller, Millcreek assistant public works director, has made suggested changes to striping/lines on Jupiter Drive based on engineering standards, he continues to analyze the problem and will make changes to road striping, etc. as indicated. Discussion of adding bike lines where feasible; referred to John Miller. MOCC members to have increased presence on Nextdoor website to address community concerns. David Baird to add FAQ post on Nextdoor addressing planned traffic calming changes. ---PAGE BREAK--- Residential Compatibility Overlay Zones (RCOZ): Discussion about efforts to repeal/eliminate/amend RCOZ. Mayor Silvestrini reports that it is generally working well, but some concern that it is too restrictive. Only change this year, involves roof heights which now are measured at the rooftop rather than midpoint. Other concerns are lot coverage issues, including porch/extension sizes. Flood plan expansion issues raised. Millcreek Community Council representation to MSD advisory board: Discussion of removing our representative from the board, because Millcreek is no longer part of the MSD taxing district. Mayor’s discussion of raising Wasatch Waste fee by about $0.55/week throughout the district, this should eliminate the existing deficit until 2021. Millcreek City Council will make a recommendation at their next meeting. requesting funding increases to keep up with inflation, going forward, these increases will be incurred and billed by Millcreek. Representative Patrice Arent raised the concern of community dumpsters and wastefulness compared to SLC which places items on curbs and allows community members to share items. Senator Jani Iwamoto: Currently in interims, preparing for next session. Fireworks bill – Rep. Jim Dunnigan preparing a bill to include more local control. Canine/Police issue – differences involving service animals. Pediatric Trauma Network bill – appropriations request in review by health department and Governor’s office. Retail bag bill – may put revenue toward homeless funding [EMAIL REDACTED] Rep Patrice Arent: Outdoor recreation issues Air Quality issues Increase in voter initiatives this year, but this a very difficult process. Please contact your representatives at: le.utah.gov [EMAIL REDACTED] Mayor’s Report: New (temporary) city offices 1300 East, 3300 South at SW end of commercial mall, open 8a-5p. Expansion of homeless population, encampment on Jordan River, part of county-owned conservation area being cleaned up by Public Works. Part of operation Rio Grande. UPD officers engaged residents as “social workers.”/public servants Anti-camping ordinace being developed by Millcreek to prohibit overnight camping in public and private areas without a permit. Call 743-7000 non-emergency UPD#, to report problems with unauthorized overnight campers. Two fireworks-related fires in restricted areas during July holidays. UFD resources were stretched to their limits with multiple calls for service. Working on manufacturing zone to address changing needs of the community and update laws. Question concerning active-shooter issue - Fusion centers exist around the country to gather information from citizens about suspicious activities, “if you see something, say something” and report to local authorities. TRCC, Wasatch Front Regional Council, grants are being applied for to address pedestrian safety issues. meeting adjourned 9:12