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02-14-20 E-NEWS - NEW ON-PREMISE SIGN ORDINANCE; LEGISLATIVE TOWN HALL; GARBAGE/RECYCLING PICKUP; INVISIBLE MONSTERS; RECORDER'S MESSAGE; ULCT ESSAY CONTEST; TEEN AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM; BOGOS; RIBBON CUTTING; YOUTH COUNCIL FUNDRAISER; JOBS; SAVE THESE DATES View this email in your browser Some of the on-premise signs currently located in Millcreek. The City's new ordinance will affect only newly built on-premise signs, ones that require more than 50% structural changes, and temporary signs. ---PAGE BREAK--- Announcements UPCOMING PUBLIC MEETINGS City Council Work Session Tues., 2/18/20 5:00 PM Millcreek City Hall 3330 S 1300 E Agenda below CITY HALL CLOSED Mon., 2/17/20 Presidents Day NEWS COUNCIL ADOPTS NEW ON-PREMISE SIGN ORDINANCE MILLCREEK. Sign ordinances are a careful balance between business owner rights and the public's interest in keeping Millcreek aesthetically pleasing and safe. There are two types of regulated signs in Millcreek: on-premise signs, which advertise businesses that are physically located on the same property as the sign, or products sold there; and off-premise signs, which advertise businesses or products not located on the same property (billboards). The City Council recently adopted a new ordinance governing the first type of sign: on-premises signs. (The Council will be reviewing the off-premise sign ordinance on February 24th - see below). The on-premise sign ordinance was created with input from the Millcreek Business Council, all Community Councils, and the Millcreek Planning Commission. After a public hearing, the City Council officially adopted the ordinance earlier this week. The City has tried very hard to make adjustments where necessary without creating a hardship for businesses. Here is a summary of how the regulations affect existing or new signs: What does the new on-premise sign ordinance mean for me if…. I have an existing sign on my property: If you have an existing sign and maintain it in good condition then you are welcome to continue using the sign ---PAGE BREAK--- as long as it advertises a current business on the property. Vacant signs or signs that are not properly maintained are in violation. I would like to modify an existing sign: Sign adjustments such as face changes, text, color, or maintenance are always permitted for any sign. Just double check with the City that the alterations you are contemplating don’t require a building permit. I would like to replace an existing sign: If your sign is deteriorating or you completely remove a sign voluntarily, you are required by ordinance to build a new sign that is compliant with this newly adopted code. If you are making structural changes to a sign in excess of 50% of the total sign area, then you are required to bring your sign into compliance with the newly adopted code. UPCOMING CITY COUNCIL CONSIDERATION OF REVISIONS TO OFF PREMISE SIGN ORDINANCE The City Council will be considering adoption of a new Off Premise Signs (Billboards) ordinance at the City Council meeting on Feb. 24th, beginning at 7 pm at City Hall, 3330 S. 1300 E. Interested parties are encouraged to attend. I would like to build a new sign: Any new signs built after February 11, 2020 are required to be compliant with the newly adopted code. If you apply for a building permit for a sign after February 11, 2020 your sign is required to be compliant with the newly adopted code. What about Temporary Signs? Temporary signs are ones that can be moved easily, typically made of paper, plastic, or banner material and are meant to promote any business initiative that is timely and has a clear beginning date and end date. Because they are a safety hazard for pedestrians, cyclists and motor vehicle drivers, temporary signs are never allowed in the right of way of the street. This includes park strips, sidewalks, road asphalt, or driveways intersecting a public street. Temporary signs may be located on private property 5 feet from the right of way. All frames must be taken in at night. Temporary signs may not be used in lieu of a permanent sign for a business. Temporary signs in violation can be reported on the Millcreek website through the "Report a Concern" button. Your state legislators want to hear from you. Join them as ---PAGE BREAK--- they discuss issues that are impacting our state. Share your questions and meet many of the legislators who represent Millcreek voters. GARBAGE/RECYCLING COLLECTION WILL BE NORMAL THIS COMING WEEK. No changes for Presidents' Day. ---PAGE BREAK--- This storm drain has been completely bricked off. Why? We have no idea. But it could cause serious flooding and will be expensive to fix. This is just one of a myriad of issues with Millcreek's storm drains. Storm Drains are "Invisible" Money-Eating Monsters that Exist Under Millcreek Roads MILLCREEK. Over the last year, approximately $1,000,000 that was supposed to go to fixing roads in Millcreek had to be diverted to repair emergency storm drain problems. Most of us rarely see or even think about storm drains, but they have become a very expensive problem for all of us. When Millcreek became a city, we inherited more than 40 miles of storm drains. Many are old, rusted out corrugated metal pipe; many don't connect to the storm drain system where they should; and some we can't even find. When the problems with these "invisible" storm drains cause pipe failures, there can be flooding or even a road cave-in. Repairs then become an emergency and can prove very costly. Money for these unplanned emergency repairs has to come from somewhere in the budget, so planned road repairs often have to be postponed. Moreover, 40 miles of storm drain do not create a complete system for our city. There are many areas where no storm drains exist at all. Additionally, we have very few filtering systems to reduce the pollutants that get into our streams via the storm drains, such as oil from our roadways. ---PAGE BREAK--- The City Council is considering methods to deal with this "invisible" problem. Discussions will be ongoing at upcoming City Council meetings. Keep an eye out here for more information. This notice, which many of you may have recently received in the mail, looks very official but it is not from the County Recorder's Office. This notice is from a private company. The truth is that residents are not required to purchase this information, but can obtain it from Salt Lake County offices for a nominal fee. IMPORTANT MESSAGE FROM THE SALT LAKE COUNTY RECORDER SALT LAKE COUNTY. The Salt Lake County Recorder is warning county property owners to be aware of a solicitation being mailed to county property owners recommending that “all homeowners obtain a copy of their Property Assessment Profile” for a $95 fee. County Recorder Rashelle Hobbs said, “Property owners do not need to pay a private company $95 for their public property information. The information they are selling in this notice is available through my office for a nominal fee, as well as from the Assessor’s Office and the County Treasurer’s Office.” If you receive anything in the mail regarding property you own and have questions, please contact the Recorder’s Office at (385) 468-8145 or visit the Recorder’s Office at 2001 South State Street, N1-600. ---PAGE BREAK--- ULCT 2020 Youth Essay Contest is Underway UTAH. Each year, the Utah League of Cities and Towns sponsors an annual essay contest called “Why I Like My Community.” All 4th and 7th grade students from schools throughout the state are invited to participate. A panel of judges selects the 1st, 2nd and 3rd place submission. The award-winning student writers receive $50, $75, and $100, respectively. Each of their schools receives cash awards of $500, $750, and $1000. The deadline to submit is at midnight on March 31, 2020. Click here for more information. SUNNYVALE TEEN AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM HAS OPENINGS MILLCREEK. The Millcreek Promise Program, in coordination with the Refugee & Immigrant Center at the Sunnyvale Neighborhood Center (585 W 3900 has openings in the teen afterschool program for eight to ten new students from the 84106, 84107 or 84123 ZIP code areas to join the program ASAP. There are no qualification requirements and the program is no cost. A van is available to pick up students after school and take them home after. Students who live in the apartment complexes close to Sunnyvale are ideal because of proximity. See more details on the Asian Association of Utah Refugee Center website. ---PAGE BREAK--- Business Council BOGOs ---PAGE BREAK--- 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--- ---PAGE BREAK--- Join the Millcreek Team - position open for HR Assistant - Click here Summer Position at South Salt Lake Valley Mosquito Abatement District for 2020 Season - Click here ---PAGE BREAK--- SAVE THESE DATES: Wed., Feb 19th - Millcreek Planning Commission, 5:00 pm Tues., Feb 18 - Millcreek Youth Council's Spread the Love with Menchies Tues., Feb 25 - Wasatch Business Series Essential Apps and Business Resources Meetings with the Mayor Fridays from 2-4pm have been set aside for citizens to meet with Mayor Silvestrini. Please call 801- 214-2700 to schedule a slot. Mayor Silvestrini and the City Council present the League of Women Voters' president, Katherine Biele, and other League members,with a formal city Proclamation recognizing the 100th anniversary of their organization. This week was also the 150th Anniversary of the passage of the suffrage act in Utah. The first woman to vote in the U.S was Seraph Young from Utah, 150 years ago today. VISIT us at Click here to subscribe to this weekly newsletter Millcreek City Council Work Meeting Agenda Tuesday, February 18, 2020 Public Notice is hereby given that the City Council of Millcreek will assemble in a public work meeting on Tuesday, 18 February 2020 at City Hall, 3330 S. 1300 Millcreek, Utah 84106, commencing at 5:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. - WORK MEETING: 1. Discussion Items 1.1 The Benefits of The Other Side Academy; Sean Marchant 1.2 Report on Jordan River Commission 2019 Activities; Council Member Silvia Catten, City Council District 1 1.3 Accessory Dwelling Unit Report; Erin O’Kelley , Planner ---PAGE BREAK--- 1.4 Storm Drain Utility Update; John Miller, Public Works Director 1.5 Preliminary Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Budget Discussion; Laurie Johnson, HR-Finance Director 1.6 Open and Public Meetings Act Training; John Brems, City Attorney 1.7 Mayor and Council’s Discretion on Discussion Topic 1.8 Correspondence and/or Future Agenda Items 2. Closed Session (If Needed) - The Council may convene in a closed session to discuss items as provided by Utah Code Ann. §52-4-205. 3. 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- 214-2751 or [EMAIL REDACTED], at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting. THE UNDERSIGNED DULY APPOINTED DEPUTY 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 http://millcreek.us; Utah Public Notice Website http://pmn.utah.gov. DATE: February 13, 2020 DEPUTY CITY RECORDER: Alexander Wendt *Agenda items may be moved in order, sequence, and time to meet the needs of the Council* Copyright © 2020 Millcreek, All rights reserved. Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list