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11/10/23 - CITY HALL GRAND OPENING; SKATING & HOCKEY CLASSES; ELECTION INFO; WINTER COAT DRIVE; AWARDS; ARTS COUNCIL etc. View this email in your browser Please join us to celebrate the Grand Opening of the new Millcreek City Hall next Thursday from 4 to 8PM Announcements PUBLIC MEETINGS City Council Mon., 11/13/23 City Hall, 2nd Floor 1330 E Chambers Ave Work Session - 6pm Regular Meeting - 7pm NEWS City Hall Grand Opening Is Happening This Coming Thursday MILLCREEK. After years of planning and months of construction, the new Millcreek City Hall is open and ready to serve the community. Employees moved in and operations began in the new building over the last three weeks through a phased approach that allowed all city services to run without interruption. The City Council and staff are anxious to show off the new building and ---PAGE BREAK--- Watch Livestream HERE See Agenda Below have planned a Grand Opening for Thursday, November 16th, 2023. Everyone is invited!! An Open House will take place from 4:00 to 8:00 pm, with a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at 7:00 pm. Be sure to stay for the Fireworks Display at 7:30 pm. The Ice Ribbon at Millcreek Common will be open for the community to enjoy free ice skating. Food tasting from local vendors will be available in the 6th floor Community Room. City staff will be available to guide visitors through the new building and answer questions about the services their department provides. Why did Millcreek build a new City Hall? Millcreek's lease of its City Hall in an old Thriftown shopping center space was going to be ending in the fall of 2023, and the landlord had indicated that the lease would not be renewed. In anticipation of the loss of that space, the city hired Y2 Analytics to gather the thoughts of Millcreek residents regarding a new City Hall. More than 580 Millcreek residents participated in this survey, which took place between October 10 and November 2, 2020. Residents were randomly selected to participate via email and address-based sampling. The survey results revealed that the majority of Millcreek residents: Wanted the new City Hall to be owned rather than rented Wanted public amenities that could be a resource for the community Wanted City Hall to be located in the center of Millcreek near a park or open space Wanted the city to explore cost savings by locating the City Hall in a mixed-use project In addition to the Y2 survey, there were numerous open houses held at City Hall where residents were invited to meet with city officials and MHTN Architects to discuss their visions of the future City Hall space. Based on all of this public input, the City Council decided to build a new City Hall in the Millcreek Common area next to the skating rink. Here are answers to some frequently asked questions: Q: How much did this building cost? Will that increase my property taxes? Q: What will happen with the gravel parking lot once the parking structure is finished? ---PAGE BREAK--- Construction is being financed through $39 million in municipal bonds with an interest rate of 2.14%. This favorable interest rate is the result of the city receiving a near perfect AA+ bond rating from Standard & Poor’s. The bonds will be paid over 30 years (like a mortgage) through current revenues (such as sales tax receipts) and will not require an increase in property tax nor increase the city’s debt load beyond debt carried by most other cities in Salt Lake County. Fortunately, the city does not have to pay rent anymore, although we now have a “mortgage.” It is better for the city to own instead of rent in the long run. Q: Why didn’t you rent again instead of building a new City Hall? Our old space in the strip mall, which was below market rent, was the prudent and correct thing for us to do as a new city, but we have always known it was temporary. Our lease was up October 31, 2023, and the landlord has different plans for the property. Furthermore, there are very few places in our city that have the space and desired payment to make renting a viable option any longer. Our City Council believes that owning our own building will be an investment in our future and that this will save the city money in the long run because interest rates in 2021 (when the bond was issued) were low and owning is ultimately cheaper than renting. Additionally, the survey conducted of Millcreek residents in 2020 showed that 72% of residents preferred that the city find a new space to own rather than rent. The city is saving millions by having a shared parking structure to accommodate both the needs of City Hall and the anticipated visitors to Millcreek Common. Further economies of scale are also being This will become Millcreek Common Phase 2 which will begin construction August 2024. Millcreek has been awarded a $2.5 million grant from the Utah Division of Outdoor Recreation through the National Parks Service Land and Water Conservation Fund to go towards the construction of Phase 2 of Millcreek Common. The grant requires that the land be held as permanent open space. Millcreek Common Phase 2 will consist of active green space, an interactive water feature, 18-hole mini golf, a playground, a skate park, and an outdoor amphitheater. Q: Is this building eco-friendly? Millcreek’s motto is “Connected by Nature,” so it only makes sense that the new City Hall be an example of ecofriendly building practices. These are just some of the ways we committed to making our new City Hall ecofriendly: The primary structural material is low-carbon concrete, dramatically reducing carbon footprint and the amount of greenhouse gas released during production of the material. The mass timber wood roof was built with rapidly renewable materials, which sequester carbon. The roof-mounted solar panels will provide upwards of 30% of the building energy needs on an annual basis. Bird-friendly glass has been utilized in areas where bird strikes would be anticipated. Exterior screens will be utilized on the building to reduce cooling loads. These screens will act like micro- shades to keep temperatures down. Stormwater will be infiltrated on site and returned to local aquifers. ---PAGE BREAK--- realized by building a city hall as part of a larger mixed-use project with significant private investment. Q: Why is UPD in this building? Our Millcreek UPD Precinct formerly shared a space with a pediatric dentistry office in a cramped, dated building with no secure parking. Our city’s taxpayers were paying the entire cost of renting that building as part of what the city pays UPD for police services. Incorporating UPD into City Hall puts a robust police presence on the Common for public safety, promotes efficiency in city interaction with our officers, and gives them the additional space and facilities they very much need. Q: What’s going to happen to the old City Hall building? The owner of the old City Hall building is exploring several redevelopment options for the site. City government moving out at the end of our lease is an important next step in any of those plans. There would be a cost to the city and its taxpayers in lost taxable value were those redevelopment plans to be delayed or frustrated. Our landlord did our community a favor by renting City Hall to Millcreek at a well- below market rate and, given the opportunity cost as well as the good will in renting to us for a low rate, it would seem ungrateful to interfere with our landlord’s future plans by overstaying our welcome. Q: Why wasn’t the money that was spent on City Hall used on other projects, like fixing our roads? The bond funds were borrowed for the specific purpose of building city hall and are restricted to that purpose alone. We couldn't use the bond funds for other things like street repairs without violating the bond agreement and defaulting on the obligation. While our bond payments will Q: How can I rent a room on the 6th floor? Our 6th floor Community Room or Multi- Purpose Room can be used for anything from wedding receptions, to company parties, to family reunions, and so much more! The Community Room can hold 200 for banquet seating or 500 in reception set up. The Multi-Purpose Room holds 40 with banquet seating. To inquire about renting space on the 6th floor for your event, contact Rachel Nasse at [EMAIL REDACTED]. Q: When will the Public Market be open? The Public Market officially opens November 16th. With 8,000 square feet of space, the Millcreek Public Market will occupy the entire ground floor of the new city hall. It will have a mini-food hall likely featuring Kafe Mamai (Africa-Caribbean fusion) and Millcreek Coffee Roasters, along with plenty of open indoor space to host holiday markets, craft fairs, art shows, summer produce markets, and more! Q: When will Millcreek Coffee Roasters open? Millcreek Coffee Roasters will open on December 1, 2023. The first floor also incorporates an incubator kitchen space that will be rented to a local business early next year. Q: I’m a local artist, can I get my artwork displayed at City Hall? The City Hall and Common Art (CHACA) Committee has been working diligently with local artists to provide a variety of artwork to both City Hall and Millcreek Common. The CHACA Committee is comprised of city officials and members of the Millcreek Arts Council. If you are an artist interested in displaying your artwork at City Hall, please contact ---PAGE BREAK--- be made using general fund dollars which could also be used for other city expenses like snow plowing or road repairs, these payments will be offset by the savings on rent the city would otherwise have to pay for its space as well as the space required by our UPD precinct. In addition, revenue which will be generated by renting out the 6th floor space will reduce the general fund dollars required to repay the bonds. Q: What are future plans for parking? Construction is currently underway for a 5- story, 456-stall parking garage on City Hall’s west side (where the blank wall is). The new parking structure will be shared parking between City Hall, Millcreek Common, UPD, and The Westerly. The structure will also have ADA parking spots and charging stations for electric vehicles. The parking structure is anticipated to be finished in two years., In the meantime, we will utilize the gravel lot to the north, and a new, paved lot at Highland Drive and Chambers Avenue. Q: Why is the building so tall? Why did you build up instead of out? By building up instead of out, the city reduced its carbon footprint and provided more valuable open space that can be used for the expansion of community gathering spaces like Millcreek Common. Purchasing less real estate, the opportunity to share a parking structure, and fitting in with the other proposed developments around Millcreek Common were also important considerations. Additionally, in our former building, we had run out of space, with multiple employees having to share cramped, dark offices. This new 76,000 square foot building was purposely built with two large, unfinished areas on the 4th and 5th floors that can accommodate future city growth for the next 50 years or beyond. Rachel Becker at [EMAIL REDACTED]. Q: What is the Westerly, when will it be finished? What type of housing is it? The Westerly development will wrap City Hall on the west and south and is slated for completion in Spring 2026. It will consist of 198 high-end homes for market- rate rent as well as ground floor restaurants and retail. Q: Why a climbing wall? Who paid for that? Is it a huge liability for the city? With Millcreek’s motto of “Connected by Nature” and Millcreek Common increasingly becoming a hub of fun outdoor-related recreation, a climbing wall was a logical fit. Thanks to a $250,000 Utah Outdoor Recreation Grant, the majority of the cost of the climbing wall was paid for, and Millcreek can now boast of having the largest outdoor climbing wall in Utah and the first city hall on the planet with a climbing wall on the outside! One side will be a 55’ high speed climbing wall, where you can race your friends to the timer at top (55’ is the height of the Olympic standard speed climbing walls). The other two sides will be 67’ high belayed walls with holds and paths for a variety of abilities. The highest they make a belayed climbing system is 67’ and Millcreek City Hall is taking full advantage of that. Since everyone who climbs will be supervised at all times by climbing instructors who will assist users in being properly roped up through the belay system, risk is very low. In fact, the liability on the climbing wall is actually lower than ice or roller skating, which are also both much less liability than swimming pools run by city and county recreation departments. ---PAGE BREAK--- ---PAGE BREAK--- LEARN TO SKATE - $60 Learn the basics of ice skating from one-foot glides to crossovers and everything in between! We strive to instill a lifelong love for all ice sports no matter your age. The price includes: ---PAGE BREAK--- Six, 30-minute classes Skate rental Learn to Skate USA Membership (good for one year) 1 free skate pass to come practice your new skills Classes are every Monday from Jan 5 - Feb 12; 5:00pm-5:30pm or 5:45pm-6:15pm. Classes available for skaters ages Only beginner classes are offered. Certified LTS USA instructors coaching. Additional information will be needed after payment. Contact Jamie Wilner with questions at [EMAIL REDACTED]. Register for Learn to Skate HERE ---PAGE BREAK--- LEARN TO PLAY - $295 Ever dreamed of being a hockey star? Well take your first steps at the NHL Learn to Play Program at Millcreek Common! The price includes: Eight, 1-hour classes All equipment to keep Professional custom equipment fitting at Pure Hockey Classes are every Tues and Thurs from Jan 9 - Feb 1, 5:15 - 6:15 PM. After players register, they will need to pick an equipment fitting time using this link: LTP Fitting at Pure Hockey in Murray. This link is also included in the program confirmation. Equipment fitting is Saturday, December 9th from 9am-12pm inside the Murray Pure Hockey Store (5993 S State St, Murray). Pure Hockey personnel will handle all fittings and will ship equipment to player's homes. Learn to Play is open to youth ages 5-9 years old with skating competency. Equipment cannot be fitted until registration is completed. Learn to Play is capped at 20 skaters due to equipment allocation limitations. Contact Jamie Wilner with questions at [EMAIL REDACTED]. ELECTION INFORMATION Ballot Box & Vote by Mail. A ballot drop box has been placed near the Register for Learn to Play HERE ---PAGE BREAK--- skate rental window at Millcreek Common (1354 E Chambers Avenue). Ballots must be dropped in the box or mailed ballots must be postmarked the day before election day, so they must be postmarked by November 20th (our info about postmarking in last week's newsletter was incorrect). In-Person Voting. Voters may vote in-person at the Millcreek Library (2266 E Evergreen Avenue) on Election Day, November 21st. Early voting will also take place at the Salt Lake County Government Center (2001 S State Street, #S1-200) on weekdays from November 7-17th from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. excluding November 10th for Veterans Day. Candidates. For candidate information, visit VoteSearch.utah.gov. You can also look at last week's e-newsletter by clicking HERE. Ranked Choice Voting. The City Council determined that this election would be held utilizing Ranked Choice Voting. Ranked choice voting (also known as instant runoff voting) is a nonpartisan electoral reform that allows voters to rank candidates in order of choice. Instead of choosing one candidate, ranked choice voting allows voters to rank candidates according to their preference (1st, 2nd, 3rd, etc.). Voters may also choose to not rank some candidates, as a ranking counts as a "yes" vote. If one candidate does not receive an absolute majority (over 50%) vote in the first round, then the runoff begins. When a voter's number one choice is eliminated, their second choice is included in the count for the second round. In each round of ranked choice voting, the candidate with the lowest number of votes is eliminated. This process continues until one candidate receives an absolute majority vote. You can learn more about Ranked Choice Voting on the city website HERE. Other Info. To check your registration status, the location of ballot drop boxes, and the location and hours of vote centers and early voting locations, visit the Salt Lake County Clerk's Election website. Help Those in Need During This Season of Giving MILLCREEK. The Millcreek Business Council and Promise Program have been working together to collect warm winter clothing for those most vulnerable in our Millcreek community this cold winter season. The Warm Winter Coat Drive is happening from November 1st to November 30th, with 27 locations set up all across Millcreek to collect donations. ---PAGE BREAK--- Most helpful to the collection will be new or gently used coats, hats, gloves, pants, boots, (new) socks, etc. Any donation, big or small, will make a world of difference to those that need it. ---PAGE BREAK--- ---PAGE BREAK--- Skyline & Olympus High Schools Win Award MILLCREEK. Skyline High School and Olympus High School, the two high schools that most Millcreek teens attend, have both been awarded the AP School Honor Roll Award for 2023. This award recognizes high schools for their outstanding commitment to increasing college-going culture, providing opportunities for students to earn college credit, and maximizing college readiness. The AP Central College Board explains that in addition to being located in the U.S. or Canada, "For a school to be recognized on the AP School Honor Roll in a given year, their students in the most recent graduating class must meet the following criteria: College Culture: 40% or more of the graduating cohort* took at least 1 AP Exam during high school. ---PAGE BREAK--- College Credit: 25% or more of the graduating cohort scored a 3 or higher on at least 1 AP Exam during high school. College Optimization: 2% or more of the graduating cohort took 5 or more AP Exams during high school. At least 1 of those exams was taken in 9th or 10th grade, so that students are spreading their AP experience across grades rather than feeling disproportionate pressure in any single year." A big congratulations to Skyline and Olympus on your AP School Honor Roll designations! * A "cohort" is a class of students who attend the same high school; and are considered to have entered grade 9 in the same year. SAVE THE DATE ---PAGE BREAK--- ---PAGE BREAK--- Needs You There are several volunteer opportunities to join the Millcreek Arts Council. The following are roles that are available immediately. Please reach out if you are interested. Artist Relations Assistant - This volunteer position entails working extensively with the Millcreek Art Council, the Artist Relations Committee, and other local artists and community partnerships. The purpose of this role is to support the organization of art council events as well as engage with local artists and connect them to creative opportunities. The requirements are: 2-5 hours per week (slower in the winter months, busier in the summer) 12-month minimum commitment Excellent communication, organizational and follow through skills Flexible and community oriented Adherence to designated procedural guidelines Familiarity with Gmail and Google Drive ---PAGE BREAK--- Please send a CV and cover letter to Rachel Becker at [EMAIL REDACTED] Vice Chair of the Millcreek Arts Council - This volunteer position is a Millcreek Art Council Board position. The Vice Chair is responsible for keeping the board and committees organized, on budget, and on schedule. This position will entail collaborative work within the art council, local artists, and community partnerships. The responsibilities include creating board agenda, meeting with the financial committee to ensure the council is on budget, and collaborating with the art council committees to support upcoming events. The requirements are: Attend board meeting (first Tuesday of the month at 7pm) 5-10 hours per month (September-May), 10-15 hours per month (June-August) 2-year minimum commitment Familiarity with Gmail and Google Drive No prior art or board experience required. Current vice-chair will help with all training required. Please send a CV and cover letter to Kate Scribner at [EMAIL REDACTED] ZAP Liaison Volunteer - This volunteer position will be part of the Millcreek Arts Council financial committee. This volunteer will be trained on the Salt Lake County Zoo Arts and Parks (ZAP) requirements and be asked to attend board meetings (first Tuesday of the month) when ZAP details are being discussed as well as occasional ZAP meetings. The responsibilities are organizing and submitting our annual ZAP financial application (due in April each year); cConnecting with the ZAP organization throughout the year as required; and validating we are meeting the ZAP requirements throughout the year. The requirements are: 1-5 hours per month (specifically around Feb-Apr) Collaborative efforts between the Millcreek Arts Council and ZAP Excellent communication, organizational and follow through skills Interest in supporting the Millcreek arts Familiarity with Gmail and Google Drive No prior grant writing or board experience required. Please send a CV and cover letter to Kate Scribner at [EMAIL REDACTED] Grant Writer of the Millcreek Arts Council- This volunteer position is a Millcreek Arts Council board position. We are looking for an additional grant writer on our financial committee. Grant writers will be responsible for seeking out funding opportunities and applying for grants to fund the Millcreek Arts Council’s mission to support, strengthen, and promote the arts, culture, and creativity within the City of Millcreek. The requirements are: Attend board meeting (the first Tuesday of the month at 7pm) 2-5 hours per month 2-year minimum commitment Familiarity with Gmail and Google Drive Grant writing experience is preferred though not required. Please send a CV and cover letter to Kate Scribner. [EMAIL REDACTED] ---PAGE BREAK--- ---PAGE BREAK--- Meetings with the Mayor Given his travel and holiday schedules, there will be no further meetings with the Mayor this month. VISIT us at Click here to subscribe to this weekly newsletter Millcreek City Council Meeting Agenda Public Notice is hereby given that the City Council of Millcreek will assemble in a public work meeting and regular meeting on Monday, 13 November 2023 at City Hall, 1330 E. Chambers Avenue, Millcreek, Utah 84106, commencing at 6:00 p.m. for the work meeting and 7:00 p.m. for the regular meeting. Documents: CC 11-13-23 AGENDA.PDF WORK MTG ITEM 1 _ ZT-23-008_009 CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT.PDF ITEM 2.2 _ ORDINANCE 23-41 FY 2023-24 BUDGET AMENDMENT 1.PDF ITEM 3.1 _ ORDINANCE 23-42 AMENDMENT TO DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT 4101 HOWICK.PDF ITEM 4.1 _ ORDINANCE 23-43 SHORT TERM RENTALS.PDF ITEM 4.2 _ ORDINANCE 23-44 ADOPTING FLAG.PDF ITEM 4.3 _ RESOLUTION 23-49 CREP AGREEMENT.PDF ITEM 4.4 _ RESOLUTION 23-50 LAND AND WATER CONSERVATION FUND GRANT.PDF ITEM 6.1 _ CC 9-25-23 DRAFT MINUTES.PDF ITEM 6.2 _ CC 10-9-23 DRAFT MINUTES.PDF 6:00 p.m. – WORK MEETING: 1. Planning Matter First Reading: ZT-23-008/ZT-23-009, Adoption of Proposed Zoning Text Amendments in R-1, R-2, and Residential Compatibility Overlay Zone (RCOZ); Robert May, Long Range Planning Manager 2. Canyon Rim Park Pickleball Courts Update; John Miller, Public Works Director 3. Amendments to Short-Term Rental Ordinance Discussion; Francis Lilly, Planning and Zoning Director 4. Staff Reports 5. Discussion of Agenda Items, Correspondence, and/or Future Agenda Items 7:00 p.m. - REGULAR MEETING: 1. Welcome, Introduction and Preliminary Matters 1.1 Pledge of Allegiance 1.2 Public Comment - Audience members may bring any item to the Council's attention. Comments are subject to the Public Comment and Policy set forth below. State Law prohibits the Council from acting on items that do not appear on the agenda. 2. Financial Matters ---PAGE BREAK--- 2.1 Public Hearing to Consider Opening and Amending the Fiscal Year 2023-24 General Fund, Capital Improvement Project Fund, and Storm Water Fund Budgets 2.2 Discussion and Consideration of Ordinance 23-41, Amending the Budget for the 2023-24 Fiscal Year 3. Planning Matters 3.1 Discussion and Consideration of Ordinance 23-42, Approving an Amendment to a Development Agreement with Respect to an Affordable Multi-Family Housing Project to be Known as “The Howick” Which will be Located at 4101 South Howick Street, Millcreek 4. Business Matters 4.1 Discussion and Consideration of Ordinance 23-43, Banning the Issuance of New Short-Term Rental Licenses Until December 31, 2023, and Amending Millcreek Code of Ordinances Chapter 5.19 Short-Term Rentals 4.2 Discussion and Consideration of Ordinance 23-44, Adopting a City Flag 4.3 Discussion and Consideration of Resolution 23-49, Adopting a Community Renewable Energy Program Agreement Between Rocky Mountain Power and Community Renewable Energy Agency, Town of Alta, Town of Castle Valley, Coalville City, City of Cottonwood Heights, Emigration Canyon Township, Francis City, Grand County, City of Holladay, Kearns Metro Township, Millcreek, City of Moab, Oakley City, Ogden City, Park City, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Summit County, and Town of Springdale 4.4 Discussion and Consideration of Resolution 23-50, Accepting the Land and Water Conservation Fund Grant that Requires a Match in the Amount of $4,750,492.45, and Approving the Match Requirement to be Paid from the General Fund, and Approving the Agreement with the State of Utah, Utah Department of Natural Resources Division of Outdoor Recreation 5. Reports 5.1 Mayor’s Report 5.2 City Council Member Reports 5.3 Staff Reports 6. Consent Agenda 6.1 Approval of September 25, 2023 Work Meeting and Regular Meeting Minutes 6.2 Approval of October 9, 2023 Work Meeting and Regular Meeting Minutes 7. New Items for Subsequent Consideration 8. Calendar of Upcoming Events Planning Commission Mtg. 11/15/23 5:00 p.m. City Council Mtg. 11/27/23 7:00 p.m. 9. Closed Session (If Needed) - The Council may convene in a closed session to discuss items as provided by Utah Code Ann. §52-4-205. 10. 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. Public Comment Policy and Procedure: The purpose of public comment is to allow citizens to address items on the agenda. Citizens requesting to address the Council may be asked to complete a written ---PAGE BREAK--- comment form and present it to the City Recorder. In general, the Chair will allow an individual two minutes to address the Council. A spokesperson, recognized as representing a group in attendance, may be allowed up to five minutes. At the conclusion of the citizen comment time, the Chair may direct staff to assist the citizen on the issue presented; direct the citizen to the proper administrative department(s); or take no action. This policy also applies to all public hearings. Citizens may also submit written requests (outlining their issue) for an item to be considered at a future council meeting. The Chair may place the item on the agenda under citizen comments; direct staff to assist the citizen; direct the citizen to the proper administrative departments; or take no action. Public comment can be submitted via the City’s website at: The meetings will be live streamed via the City’s website at: The Council may convene in an electronic meeting. Council members 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 CITY RECORDER FOR THE MUNICIPALITY OF MILLCREEK HEREBY CERTIFIES THAT A COPY OF THE FOREGOING NOTICE; WAS EMAILED OR POSTED TO: City Offices; City Website http://millcreek.us; Utah Public Notice Website http://pmn.utah.gov; Those Listed on the Agenda DATE: November 8, 2023 CITY RECORDER: Elyse Sullivan Agenda items may be moved in order, sequence, and time to meet the needs of the Council. Copyright © 2023 Millcreek, All rights reserved. Want to change how you receive these emails? 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