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8/16/2024 - CARNEGIE MEDAL AWARDED TO MILLCREEK RESIDENT; ARTS FEST TOMORROW; SCHOOL SAFETY; etc. View this email in your browser Millcreek resident River Barry, mid-rescue, in the process of building anchors into which she clipped herself and a badly-injured BASE jumper before lowering them both to the ground. Photo provided by River Barry to Climbing Magazine. ANNOUNCEMENTS NEWS Millcreek Resident Awarded ---PAGE BREAK--- Public Meetings Planning Commission Meeting Wed., 8/21/24, 5pm City Hall, 2nd floor 1330 E Chambers Ave See agenda below Carnegie Medal for Heroic Actions MILLCREEK. For her selfless rescue of a BASE jumper hanging from a cliff, Millcreek resident River Barry has been awarded the Carnegie Medal for Heroism. This prestigious honor is given throughout the United States and Canada to those "who risk death or serious physical injury to an extraordinary degree saving or attempting to save the lives of others." Carnegie Hero Fund Commission. The Carnegie Hero Fund contacted the City at the end of July to ask for help in presenting the medal to Barry. This past Monday evening, the Millcreek City Council did just that, and presented the medal to Barry on behalf of the Fund. The Carnegie Hero Fund provided the following description of the rescue: "A 39-year-old BASE jumper hung by his parachute 70 feet above the ground on Nov. 26, 2022 in Moab, Utah. He had jumped from the top of the 400-foot cliff, but his parachute deployed in the wrong direction, slammed him into the cliff face, and then got caught on an outcropping, leaving him badly injured and dangling. Thirty-year-old River Barry, who was in the area to go mountain biking, was flagged down by the man’s friend asking if anyone had climbing gear. Barry, a mental health therapist of Millcreek, Utah, went to the scene and used her own climbing gear and recreational experience to ascend a crack that ran up the side of the cliff directly below the injured man. No one had climbed the crack before and locals referred to the sandstone on the cliff as “slick rock” for its slippery conditions. With the help of the man’s friend belaying her from the ground, Barry climbed to a point above the man and clipped her harness to his. She cut away his parachute and descended to the ground, bearing the man’s weight, to waiting rescuers. The man suffered a compound fracture of his leg and underwent extensive physical therapy. Barry was not injured." Per the Commission, the Carnegie Medal for Heroism "is considered one of the highest civilian honors in the U.S. and Canada." Click here to read about the criteria for nomination and the selection process. ---PAGE BREAK--- Millcreek resident River Barry holding her Carnegie Medal, flanked by Councilmembers Silvia Catten and Cheri Jackson (left) and Mayor Jeff Silvestrini and Councilmember Thom DeSirant (right). We are immensely proud of River and her admirable act of heroism—she is a deserving recipient of this high honor. You can read more about River's incredible act of bravery and her own account of the rescue on Fox13 and in Climbing Magazine. ---PAGE BREAK--- Millcreek Arts Fest Tomorrow MILLCREEK. Join us tomorrow, August 17th, for the 7th Annual Millcreek Arts Fest at the Historic Baldwin Radio Factory, the Millcreek Community Center parking lot, and the adjacent public green space of Evergreen Park. Take advantage of free off-site parking and shuttle buses to bring you to this fun event. See more information below. This FREE, one-day festival will include: More than 70 booths featuring local artists whose work includes painting, photography, woodwork, pottery, jewelry, glass, felting, digital art, textiles, and much more A dozen or more indoor artists 10 musical performances on two outdoor stages, including Brian Burchfield & 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 ---PAGE BREAK--- The festival features many new artists and musicians as well as many who were involved last year. 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. More info on the Millcreek Arts Council website. IMPORTANT NOTE: There will be NO parking available at the Millcreek Library or Community Center. ---PAGE BREAK--- We encourage everyone to use the free shuttle service! The shuttle will run back and forth between TWO parking areas, one on the east end of Evergreen Avenue, and the other on the west end: EAST Parking Lot: Church at 2702 E Evergreen Avenue WEST Parking Lot: Church at 2125 E Evergreen Avenue Be on the lookout for shuttle stop signs! Free parking will also be available at Evergreen Jr. High (3401 S 2000 ---PAGE BREAK--- Important School Safety Announcement A Message from UPD Millcreek Precinct As we approach the start of the new school year, we want to ensure the safety of all our children and community members. We genuinely ask for your cooperation in discussing these critical safety tips with your children and staying vigilant as drivers. To Our Students: Please put away electronic devices while walking to stay aware of your surroundings. Before crossing any street, look left, right, and left again to make sure it's safe. Use crosswalks whenever you cross the street. Keep looking for vehicles as you cross to stay alert. To Our Drivers: Be extra cautious for pedestrians, especially in school zones. Eliminate distractions, such as your phone, to stay focused on the road. Adhere to speed limits within school zones to protect our children. Never pass a stopped car at a crosswalk, as it may be letting children cross. Always stop for crossing guards who are directing traffic. Your attention and cooperation are vital in keeping our roads safe for everyone. Let’s work together to make sure our children return to school safely. Thank you for your understanding and commitment to safety. Note: The Utah State Legislature passed a bill this year that raised the fine for speeding in a school zone from $50 to $250, and the fine for running a school bus stop sign from $250 to ---PAGE BREAK--- $1000. As always, please be extra cautious when driving around school zones and school buses to protect our children and to avoid a hefty fine. Please support your favorite Millcreek businesses by participating in our Community Choice Awards! This is your chance to show your appreciation to those Millcreek businesses that make a difference in your life. We will honor the winning businesses at our Millcreek Business Gala on October 1st. Vote For Your Favorite Business HERE! ---PAGE BREAK--- Millcreek Sidewalks & Trails Master Plan Study MILLCREEK. We are approaching the final phase of our Millcreek Sidewalks and Trails Master Plan study. We are so happy with the great feedback we have received from the community through our public survey. The next phase of the study will include reviewing these public responses and utilizing the feedback to draft our Master Plan. If you have not yet had a chance to take the public survey, there is still time! Visit our website to complete the public survey and provide your feedback. You can also speak directly with a study team representative by calling 385-360- 1900. The survey will remain open through August 21, 2024. For more information about the study or to take the survey, you can visit our project website at millcreeksidewalksandtrails.org. EVENTS OPEN DAILY Take the Survey HERE ---PAGE BREAK--- OPEN DAILY 1330 Design Collective at Millcreek Common 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 WEDNESDAY ---PAGE BREAK--- Millcreek Farmers Market Join us at Millcreek Common every Wednesday from 5-8 PM through September for local produce, farm goods, artisan food, handmade crafts, and more! SNAP benefits accepted. ---PAGE BREAK--- Join us Wednesday for Prize Bingo Night at the Grandview on the 6th floor of City Hall to benefit Millcreek’s Promise Program. This month’s prize theme is Back to School! Doors open at 6:30. Games begin at 7pm. THURSDAY Food Trucks to Enjoy on August 22nd SEKI Island Taste El Sarten Gourmet Happy Tummie Fry Me to the Moon ---PAGE BREAK--- SAVE THE DATE ---PAGE BREAK--- Humane Education Presentations By Salt Lake County Animal Services Salt Lake County Animal Services' offers Humane Education classes and other workshops to groups and schools within Salt Lake County. Our nationally recognized program incorporates materials for all ages, youth through adults. Our age-appropriate presentations demonstrate: Basic Animal Care Responsible Pet Ownership Humane Treatment of Animals Important Animal Safety Information/Bite Prevention Careers in Animal Welfare/Care Our presentations complement the Common Core standards, social emotional learning, and character education, emphasizing social responsibility. We strive to foster compassion and respect for all living beings by educating all age groups about humane education. Our presentations cover compassion, diversity, equality, animal protection, responsibility, empathy, and empowerment. These presentations can also include a friendly, well- ---PAGE BREAK--- behaved humane education dog, which enhances the learning experience by providing a live example of kindness and responsible animal care. For more information and to request a presentation please visit our “Programs” section on AdoptUtahPets.org. Questions? Email [EMAIL REDACTED] or Hannah at [EMAIL REDACTED]. CONSTRUCTION UPDATES Above is a map showing the nighttime road closure at 3300 South on August 21st. 33rd South, between Highland Dr. and 13th East — Nighttime Road Closure. The westbound lanes on 3300 South, between Highland Drive and 1300 East, will be closed for the Westerly Apartments project from 9 p.m. on Wednesday, August 21, to 6 a.m. on Thursday, August 22. During this time, drivers should be prepared to follow posted detour signs and may experience delays while traveling in the area. ---PAGE BREAK--- 3100 East. Construction crews will continue installing storm drain pipes and inlets on 3100 East and along Upland Drive until the end of August. After completing the underground pipework, crews will start preparing the roadway for asphalt work and final project tasks. Residents and drivers in the area can expect intermittent closures until the end of construction. 1300 East. Construction crews have finished installing underground utility and pipework and expect for concrete and roadwork to finish in mid-September. Drivers in the area will continue to experience changing traffic patterns and one-way flagging operations until construction is complete. Neffs Lane. A contractor has been awarded the project to complete the Neffs Lane Safety Improvement Project, and construction will begin at the beginning of September. 4100 South 1100 East. Millcreek will address a road safety concern by fixing a failing storm drainpipe located at 1100 East, near 4100 South. The repair will involve relining 115 linear feet of the existing pipe under the road and private driveway. This repair is expected to improve road safety in the affected area significantly. Construction will begin in mid-September and finish at the beginning of October. Pickleball Courts. Crews continue on completing concrete work and preparing the parking lot area for asphalt which is anticipated to be placed as early as Friday, August 23. 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 will be unavailable for meetings on Friday, 8/23.) VISIT us at ---PAGE BREAK--- Click here to subscribe to this weekly newsletter Millcreek Planning Commission Meeting Agenda Public Notice is hereby given that the Planning Commission of Millcreek will assemble in a regular public meeting on Wednesday, 21 August 2024 at City Hall, 1330 E. Chambers Avenue, Millcreek, Utah 84106, commencing at 5:00 p.m. Documents: PC 8-21-24 Agenda.pdf ZM-24-005 Continuance Staff Report.pdf ZM-24-006 Staff Report.pdf CU-24-002-SD-24-007 Staff Report.pdf ZT-24-006 Staff Report w attachments.pdf ZT-24-009 Staff Report w attachments.pdf ZT-24-014 Planning Commission Staff Report.pdf ZT-24-015 Planning Commission Staff Report.pdf PC 7-17-24 Draft Minutes.pdf PC 7-29-24 Draft Minutes.pdf 5:00 p.m. – Regular Meeting 1. Public Hearings 1.1 Consideration of ZM-24-005, Request to Rezone from R-1-10 (Residential Single Family) to R-M (Residential Multi-family) and a General Plan Amendment from Neighborhood 1 to Neighborhood 2 Location: 4181 S 900 E Applicant: Dale Bennett Planner: Carlos Estudillo 1.2 Consideration of ZM-24-006, Request to Rezone from A-1 (Agricultural) to the R-1-10 Zone Location: 4016-4020 S 700 W Applicants: Ella Loveland and Norma Cutter Planner: Carlos Estudillo 1.3 Consideration of CU-24-002 & SD-24-007, Request for a Conditional Use Permit to Accommodate a Six-Unit Residential Development and Approval for a Major Subdivision Location: 2888 E 3300 S Applicant: Tariq Mughal Planner: Carlos Estudillo 1.4 Consideration of ZT-24-006, Amendments to the Millcreek Code of Ordinances Regarding Historic Buildings and Sites Preservation Planner: Sean Murray 1.5 Consideration of ZT-24-009, Amendments to the Millcreek Code of Ordinances Regarding Accessory Buildings Planner: Sean Murray 1.6 Consideration of ZT-24-014, Amendments to the Millcreek Code of Ordinances Regarding Subdivisions Planner: Francis Lilly 1.7 Consideration of ZT-24-015, Amendments to the Millcreek Code of Ordinances Regarding Residential Facilities for Persons with a Disability and Reasonable Accommodations Planner: Francis Lilly 2. Commission Business 2.1 Approval of July 17, 2024 Regular Meeting Minutes ---PAGE BREAK--- 2.2 Approval of July 29, 2024 Special Meeting Minutes 2.3 Updates from the Planning and Zoning Director 3. Calendar of Upcoming Meetings City Council Mtg. 8/26/24 7:00 p.m. Mt. Olympus Community Council Mtg. TBD Millcreek Community Council Mtg., 9/3/24, 6:30 p.m. Canyon Rim Citizens Association Mtg., 9/4/24, 6:30 p.m. East Mill Creek Community Council Mtg., 9/5/24, 7:00 p.m. City Council Mtg. 9/9/24 7:00 p.m. Historic Preservation Commission Mtg., 9/12/24, 6:00 p.m. Planning Commission Mtg., 9/18/24, 5:00 p.m. 4. Adjournment The Planning Commission public meeting is a public forum where the Planning Commission receives comment from applicants, the public, applicable agencies and staff regarding land use applications and other items on the Commission’s agenda. In addition, it is where the Planning Commission takes action on these items. Actions may include: approval, approval with conditions, denial of legislative items, continuance, or recommendation to other bodies as applicable. 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 meeting will be live streamed via the City’s website at: Stream. Public comment can be submitted before or during the meeting via the City’s website at: The Commission may convene in an electronic meeting. Commissioners may participate from remote locations and may be connected to the electronic meeting by GoToMeeting, Zoom, or telephonic communications. The anchor location will be City Hall. THE UNDERSIGNED DULY APPOINTED RECORDER FOR THE MUNICIPALITY OF MILLCREEK HEREBY CERTIFIES THAT A COPY OF THE FOREGOING NOTICE WAS EMAILED OR POSTED TO: City Hall; City Website Utah Public Notice Website Those Listed on the Agenda DATE: August 14, 2024 RECORDER: Elyse Sullivan Agenda items may be moved in order, sequence, and time to meet the needs of the Planning Commission. Copyright © 2024 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 ---PAGE BREAK--- Forward Share Tweet