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11/1/2018 What About Sidewalks? / August 14 and 16 meetings 1/11 Why is there no sidewalk in my neighborhood? How does Millcreek decide whether to put a sidewalk in my neighborhood? The answers involve a complex mixture of history, safety, location, engineering, and funds. View this email in your browser From Salt Lake County Township's draft Guidance Manual "Walk Millcreek" Announcements UPCOMING MEETINGS City Council Monday, 8/14/17 NEWS A Sidewalk Near You MILLCREEK. Sidewalks in Millcreek mostly the lack thereof have been discussed by its governing bodies for many years. No specific policies or ordinances have ever been formally adopted. Piecemeal approaches over the years Subscribe Past Issues Translate ---PAGE BREAK--- 11/1/2018 What About Sidewalks? / August 14 and 16 meetings 2/11 LOCATION: Fire Station #106, 1911 E 3300 S Work session 4 PM Regular meeting 7 PM See agenda below Mt. Olympus Community Council Tues., 8/15/17, 7 PM Churchill Junior High, 3450 E Oakview Dr. Planning Commission Wed., 8/16/17, 5 PM 2001 S. State, N1-110 See agenda below BUSINESS LICENSES Millcreek business licenses 7/31 to 8/4. Thank you for choosing Millcreek as your home! have shown a lack of vision. How does our new city intend to approach the issue? A bit of background first: The Millcreek area was rural at its outset, with water mills, timber cutting, and agriculture being the primary activities. Post WWII, when houses began to take over, cars were big and walking wasn't important. Most neighborhoods were built with narrow rights-of- way and no sidewalks. Even major roads like 33rd South were ruled by cars. Over the years, attitudes began to shift. People wanted to walk to get places, to exercise, to walk their dogs. The County (of which Millcreek was a part) began to install sidewalks when safety issues arose and as engineering would allow. Since the availability of public funds is always a limiting factor, the County also passed ordinances requiring private owners of new developments and other types of projects to install sidewalks as a condition to getting a building permit. But an exception to the County's requirements for private sidewalk installation could be granted for varying reasons, including "aesthetics". "Aesthetics", of course, is a concept susceptible to broad interpretation and many differing opinions. Thus, the exception decisions, made by many different individual officials over the years, were haphazard, often guided by each official's general attitude about sidewalks. Many professed a liking for the "rural" feeling of Millcreek and were willing to grant exceptions, while others wanted sidewalks in every neighborhood. This process resulted in a patchwork of sidewalks throughout Millcreek, and "sidewalks to nowhere" became a common sight throughout the community. At this point, nearly 60% of Millcreek has no sidewalks. Click on the map below to see where they are and where they aren't located. A lack of vision about where, when, and even why, sidewalks should be built resulted in our piecemeal sidewalk situation. Subscribe Past Issues Translate ---PAGE BREAK--- 11/1/2018 What About Sidewalks? / August 14 and 16 meetings 3/11 In late 2014, at the request of the Millcreek Township Planning Commission, Salt Lake County began a year-long process to study the problems and come up with a master sidewalk plan. In December 2015, after completing the sidewalk survey above and conducting many meetings with the community and its representatives, the County completed a draft of a proposed guidance manual, entitled "Walk Millcreek". By that time, however, Millcreek's residents had voted to incorporate. Work on the manual did not go any further and was never adopted. The draft manual will be reviewed as a part of creating Millcreek's new general plan. While the vision for our community is being developed over the next 18 months, we intend to adopt guiding principles to help resolve the sidewalk issues our past has created. Until our general plan is complete and implementing ordinances are enacted, private owners are still required by Millcreek ordinances to install sidewalks under certain circumstances. Mayor Silvestrini decides the exception requests. As for publicly-funded sidewalks, our engineers have created a capital improvement plan that includes a list of proposed sidewalks. We are in the process of prioritizing projects. If you want to get a sidewalk onto the list, fill out this form and send it in. Our engineers will analyze the street based on the number of vehicles on the road, number of pedestrians, schools in the area and the accident rate. The higher the project is on the priority list, the sooner the project can be completed when funds become available. We have also recently enacted an ordinance for a 50/50 program. That will Subscribe Past Issues Translate ---PAGE BREAK--- 11/1/2018 What About Sidewalks? / August 14 and 16 meetings 4/11 allow us to set an annual amount we can make available to match private citizens' funding. We haven't set up the rules yet for applying and qualifying, but will let you know when we do. This is a stubborn problem, but we will find ways to solve it. In the meantime, we'll be asking for your input and your patience. And you walkers, be careful out there! JOB OPENINGS MILLCREEK. Our search for a director of Planning/Community Development is still open. This will be an important position in our community. S/he will plan, organize, direct and integrate the City's planning programs and services. Click here to see the job posting. Get your application in before Tuesday, the 15th. Our temporary volunteer Acting City Recorder is hoping to be replaced soon by a full-time person. Click here to see this job posting. You have to apply before Tuesday, the 15th, so get your application in asap! Come to a Drive-in movie tonight at Mt. Olympus Shopping Center Subscribe Past Issues Translate ---PAGE BREAK--- 11/1/2018 What About Sidewalks? / August 14 and 16 meetings 5/11 A message to Millcreek citizens from UPD Millcreek Precinct Chief Steven L. DeBry: Subscribe Past Issues Translate ---PAGE BREAK--- 11/1/2018 What About Sidewalks? / August 14 and 16 meetings 6/11 Several years ago, we implemented our drug drop off program at the Millcreek Precinct located at 1580 East 3900 South, where a special designed box was installed so residents can properly dispose of unused prescription medications. We continue to urge our citizens to utilize this program and not flush unwanted medications down the toilet thus keeping our water supplies clear. In addition please do not dispose of medications in the trash, as abusers are able to retrieve them. The collection box is available from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and provides an environmentally-safe alternative for disposing of medications. This program reduces access to addictive medications for accidental or intentional misuse. Residents may place drugs in the drop box anonymously. Medications and drugs can be put in plastics bags provided at the repository, or you can place entire prescription bottles into the bin. Syringes and liquids will not be accepted and should be disposed of appropriately. I am pleased that we are able to provide this valuable program to you and I hope that you take advantage of it, as it will help all of us as we improve our quality of life here in Millcreek. If I can ever answer any questions or help you please don’t hesitate to contact me. Sincerely, Steve DeBry, Chief, Millcreek Precinct E-mail [EMAIL REDACTED] This message about avoiding rolling over your kids with your car by accident is from UFA Battalion Chief / Fire Marshal Brad Larson: (Click on the brochure for a more legible version.) Subscribe Past Issues Translate ---PAGE BREAK--- 11/1/2018 What About Sidewalks? / August 14 and 16 meetings 7/11 I-80/I-215 Construction MILLCREEK. Starting Friday evening (8/18), westbound traffic on I-80 won't be able to exit on the southbound ramp to I-215. Instead, you'll be rerouted to the 7th East exit, where you'll be directed to 33rd South, and then east back up to I- 215. Keep that in mind if you plan to head up Parleys Canyon and then try to return home later using I-215. See the map below. The ramp will reopen on Monday the 21st at 5 a.m. Here's UDOT's newsletter. Subscribe Past Issues Translate ---PAGE BREAK--- 11/1/2018 What About Sidewalks? / August 14 and 16 meetings 8/11 VISIT us at http://millcreek.utah.gov Click here to subscribe to our weekly newsletter Unified Fire Authority, Fire Station #106, 1911 East 3300 South, Millcreek, is the location of the Millcreek City Council August 14th meeting. Come meet some of your local firefighters! City Council Agenda Monday, August 14, 2017 REMINDER: The MEETING THIS WEEK IS NOT AT THE CITY OFFICES ON 5th EAST INSTEAD, GO TO FIRE STATION #106 ON 19TH EAST AND 33RD SOUTH Notice is Hereby Given that the Millcreek City Council shall assemble for a meeting at Fire Station #106, 1911 East 3300 South, in the conference room on the first floor. 4:00 PM - WORK SESSION 1. Report by Salt Lake County attorney’s office regarding courts Subscribe Past Issues Translate ---PAGE BREAK--- 11/1/2018 What About Sidewalks? / August 14 and 16 meetings 9/11 2. Report from Rolen Yoshinaga from Salt Lake County regarding planning 3. Discussion with Logan Simpson about general plan issues 4. Discussion of Millcreek City Council’s draft governing vision and mission statements 5. Discussion about draft Employee Manual 6. Discussion with John Geilmann about municipal priorities 7. Discussion of new items for subsequent consideration 8. Discussion of items on regular meeting agenda 6:30 PM - BREAK: Dinner for Council provided this week by Councilmember Dwight Marchant 7:00 PM - REGULAR MEETING: 1. Call to Order 1.1. Pledge of Allegiance 1.2. Approval of Minutes for 8/7/17 meeting 2. Public Comment Audience members may bring any item to the Mayor and 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. 3. Reports 3.1 Report of the Mayor 3.2 Reports of City Council members 3.3 Report of City Manager 3.4 Report by the Unified Police Department 3.5 Report by the Unified Fire Authority 4. Appointments 5. Consent Agenda 6. Planning Matters 7. Financial Matters 8. Other Matters 8.1 Discussion and consideration of City Manager’s recommendation regarding responses to Request for Proposals for lobbying services 8.2 Discussion and consideration of Ord No. - adopting a fee schedule for GRAMA requests 8.3 Discussion and consideration of Resolution No. - approving interlocal for planning/development services 8.4 Discussion and consideration of Resolution No. - approving interlocal for indigent defense services 8.5 Discussion and consideration of Resolution No. - approving interlocal for prosecution Subscribe Past Issues Translate ---PAGE BREAK--- 11/1/2018 What About Sidewalks? / August 14 and 16 meetings 10/11 services 8.6 Discussion and consideration of Resolution No. - approving interlocal for justice court services 9. New Items for Subsequent Consideration 10. Calendar of Upcoming Events Mt. Olympus Community Council, August 15, 2017, 7 PM, Churchill Jr. High, 3450 East Oakview Drive Planning Commission, August 16, 2017, 5 PM, Salt Lake County Government Center, N-1-110, 2001 S. State St., Salt Lake City City Council August 14th meeting is CANCELLED City Council, August 28, 2017, TBA work meeting, 7 PM regular meeting, 11. Closed Session (If Needed) The Council may convene in a closed session 12. Adjournment In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Millcreek will make reasonable accommodation for participation in the meeting. Request assistance by contacting Leslie Van Frank, [PHONE REDACTED], at least 24 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 commission may be asked to complete a written comment form and present it to the acting 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. Leslie Van Frank, acting City Recorder, hereby certifies the foregoing agenda was emailed to at least one a media correspondent, was posted on the Utah State Public Notice website and on Millcreek’s website at http://millcreek.utah.gov, and was posted at the Mt. Olympus Improvement District Offices located at 3932 South 500 East Millcreek, Utah. Posted and dated on or before the 13th day of August, 2017. Leslie Van Frank, Acting City Recorder Planning Commission Agenda (amended) Wednesday, August 16, 5:00 PM SALT LAKE COUNTY GOVERNMENT CENTER 2001 SOUTH STATE STREET, ROOM N1-110 NORTH BUILDING, MAIN FLOOR The Planning Commission Public Meeting is a public forum where the Planning Commission receives comment and recommendations 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. Action may be taken which may include: approval, approval with conditions, denial, continuance or recommendation to other bodies as applicable. PUBLIC HEARING 30459 – (Continued from 06/21 and 07/19/2017) - A Public Hearing will be held to modify and eventually Subscribe Past Issues Translate ---PAGE BREAK--- 11/1/2018 What About Sidewalks? / August 14 and 16 meetings 11/11 eliminate the M-1 and M-2 zoning districts, Chapters, 19.66 and 19.68, within Millcreek. The purpose of the hearing is to consider proposed Manufacturing zoning modifications to the M-1, and M-2 zoning ordinances for consolidation into one single light manufacturing zone. A new light Manufacturing Zone would replace the current M-1 and M-2 zones. No changes to zoning district boundaries are proposed. The draft ordinance can be reviewed on the City’s website under Planner: John Janson 30346 – Brian McMullen is seeking preliminary approval from the planning commission for a Development Agreement application to develop 12 townhomes on 0.85 acres. Location: 3360 South Ararat Street. Zone: R-1-6. Community Council: Millcreek. Planner: Spencer Hymas 30328 – Brendon MacKay requests conditional use and preliminary plat approval for the proposed 27 lot Talo Townhomes PUD Subdivision. Location: 3780/3790 S Highland Drive. Zone: C-2. Community Council: Millcreek. Planner: Alex Murphy 30372 – Robert Poirier requests a subdivision amendment proposal, preliminary plat approval for the proposed 3 lot V Clark Amended Subdivision, and a recommendation on the vacation of the cul-de-sac at the end of Sagehill Drive. This request includes a request to amend an existing subdivision plat (V Clark Minor Subdivision). Location: 945 East Sagehill Drive. Zone: R-1-8. Community: Millcreek. Planner: Alex Murphy 30102 – Ben Olsen is seeking approval for a 3 lot subdivision. Parcel Area: .93 Acre. Location: 3036 South 2000 East. Zone: R-1-8. Community: Canyon Rim. Planner: Tom C. Zumbado. 30424 – Brandon Fry is requesting to subdivide his property into 2 lots. Parcel Area: .53 Acre Location: 2125 East Lane. Zone: R-1-10. Community: East Mill Creek. Planner: Tom C. Zumbado. BUSINESS MEETING 1. Approval of Minutes from the June 21, July 19, and August 8, 2017 meetings. 2. 30520 – Fence Ordinance issues – John Janson 3. Ordinance Issues from today’s meeting 4. Other Business Items (as needed) ADJOURN Copyright © 2017 Millcreek, All rights reserved. Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list Subscribe Past Issues Translate