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07-23-21: ARSON RULED OUT; FIRKWORKS RESTRICTIONS; VENTURE OUT!; SUMMER JAM, BACKPACK DRIVE; etc. View this email in your browser Three-alarm fire last month on 1300 E and Villa Vista Ave in Millcreek burned apartments under construction and severely damaged the adjacent shopping center. Announcements PUBLIC MEETINGS City Council Mon., 7/26/21 Work Meeting 6:30 pm Regular meeting 7 pm City Hall, 3330 S 1300 E Agenda below Virtually join HERE NEWS Arson Ruled Out as Cause of Major Fire MILLCREEK. The large, three alarm fire in Millcreek on June 16, which burned the Cottonwood Richmond apartments under construction at the corner of 1300 E and Villa Vista Ave, was not caused by arson, according to the Unified Fire Authority. Investigation of the incident involved 60 officers from the UFA, the federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms, and several local partner agencies. Investigators conducted an exhaustive chemical analysis of the products of the ---PAGE BREAK--- fire, used sniffer dogs and reviewed hundreds of surveillance and cell phone videos. They ultimately ruled out the possibility of arson using an accelerant. The cause will officially be categorized as undetermined, although there were several normal construction activities on the site that day which could have ignited the fire. For civil liability reasons, UFA will not attempt to make an attribution to any of them. It was fortunate that no one was seriously injured. Now it is a relief to know that arson was not the cause of this fire. The site has been surrendered back to the property owner, which intends to evaluate the concrete foundation and to recommence construction. Some construction on the eastern portion of the project as been approved to recommence already and the owner estimates that the fire will cause a six-month delay to completion of the project. Eleven neighboring businesses were displaced by the fire. Proceeds from the “Go Fund Me” account that was established by a private party were distributed, and some of the businesses (who had insurance) have donated their shares back to the others. The city has been and continues to find resources (from the state and private parties) with which to assist these businesses and, hopefully, to enable them to relocate in Millcreek ---PAGE BREAK--- The June 16th fire in Millcreek could be seen all over the valley. Here it is photographed from 18th Ave in Salt Lake City. HAVE A SAFE AND HAPPY PIONEER DAY, BUT REMEMBER, NO FIREWORKS EAST OF 900 EAST!! Millcreek had an uneventful 4th of July thanks to our residents who celebrated without personal fireworks!! Let's do it again over this holiday weekend. TONIGHT! ---PAGE BREAK--- MONDAY! ---PAGE BREAK--- BLUEGRASS IN THE PARK MILLCREEK. The Millcreek Summer Jam Concert Series continues each Monday through the end of August. Enjoy free live music in the shaded open- air amphitheater in Canyon Rim Park at 3100 S 2900 E. Join the Millcreek Arts Council for melodious performances on Monday evenings at 7pm. Sponsored by Salt City Homes, the City of Millcreek, and Venture Outdoors. Please visit www.millcreekartscouncil.org for more on these and other artistic events in our community July 26: Picky Out The Stingers (Bluegrass) Picky Out the Stingers is a four-piece, acoustic string band. They play original music in styles across the bluegrass spectrum, including newgrass, country, honkytonk and more. The band draws inspiration from the original bluegrass founders, classic Americana folk, and mountain music from the South, Appalachia and the West. Based in Salt Lake, the band travels and plays festivals, events, and local hot spots around the Rocky Mountain West. www.pickyoutthestingers.com Granite School District Backpack and School Supply Drive The annual Granite Education Foundation Backpack and School Supply Drive is underway. MILLCREEK. The Granite Education Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, organizes a supply drive each year to collect backpacks and school supplies for kids in their schools to make certain that every student in need has the necessary tools to attend school and fully participate. Please join Millcreek's friendly competition with Holladay in this important effort and fill a new backpack with paper, pencils, and crayons or make a monetary ---PAGE BREAK--- donation. If you choose to make a cash donation, please indicate that you are a Millcreek resident so we can keep track. By popular demand, last year's rolling car show will be repeated as part of this year's Night Out Against Crime activities. Join your friends and neighbors on the TBA parade route or at Big Cottonwood Park to see the show! BACKPACK & SCHOOL SUPPLY DRIVE INFORMATION OR TO DONATE, CLICK HERE Want To Be Part of the Show? Reserve your spot HERE ---PAGE BREAK--- Join Animal Services for a Pop-Up Kitten Adoption Event July 28 from 3 PM - 6 PM at The Dog's Meow in Millcreek, 2047 E 3300 S. Kitten adoption fees are $10 and you can also take advantage of the 2 for 1 adoption fee program. All kittens are spayed/neutered, vaccinated, and microchipped. Find out more, or prefill out an adoption application, email [EMAIL REDACTED]. Or BOOK an appointment to come to the shelter and adopt now! THE HISTORIC DROUGHT IMPACTS ARE BECOMING VERY SERIOUS ---PAGE BREAK--- REMEMBER - WATER TO SURVIVE, NOT THRIVE!! ---PAGE BREAK--- HOW IS COVID IMPACTING MILLCREEK? Case Counts through yesterday (7/22/21)*: Millcreek (surrounding cities) cumulative and current cases by zip code: 84106: 3692 total cases (60 current cases) 84107: 4568 total cases (73 current cases) 84109: 2654 total cases (33 current cases) 84117: 2768 total cases (37 current cases) 84123: 5078 total cases (73 current cases) 84124: 2325 total cases (36 current cases) TOTAL: 21,085 (increase of 172 since 7/15/21, our last reported data). * Click here for the County's most recent iinformation. ---PAGE BREAK--- Meetings with the Mayor Fridays from 2-4pm have been set aside for citizens to meet with Mayor Silvestrini (virtually for now). Please call [PHONE REDACTED] to schedule a slot. 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, 26 July 2021 at City Hall, 3330 S. 1300 Millcreek, Utah 84106, commencing at 6:30 p.m. for the work meeting and 7:00 p.m. for the regular meeting. Documents: ITEM 2.1 _ ORDINANCE 21-31 CCOZ-DA.PDF ITEM 2.2 _ RESOLUTION 21-32 PC RULES OF ORDER AND PROCEDURE.PDF ITEM 3.1 _ RESOLUTION 21-33 INDIGENT DEFENSE AGREEMENT.PDF 6:30 p.m. – WORK MEETING: 1. Discussion Regarding Use of American Recovery Act Funds; Mayor Jeff Silvestrini 2. Staff Reports 3. 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. 1.3 Millcreek Precinct Officer of the Month for June 2021 2. Planning Matters 2.1 Discussion and Consideration of Ordinance 21-31, Amending Title 19 of the Millcreek Ordinance to Enact Chapter 19.73A, Entitled “City Center Overlay – Development Agreement Zone 2.2 Discussion and Consideration of Resolution 21-32, Approving Amended Rules of Order and Procedure for the Millcreek Planning Commission 3. Business Matters ---PAGE BREAK--- 3.1 Discussion and Consideration of Resolution 21-33, Approving an Agreement with Salt Lake Legal Defenders to Provide Court Indigent Defense Services 4. Reports 4.1 Mayor’s Report 4.2 City Council Member Reports 4.3 Staff Reports 4.4 Unified Fire Authority Report 4.5 Unified Police Department Report 5. New Items for Subsequent Consideration 6. Calendar of Upcoming Events • Mt. Olympus Community Council Mtg., 8/3/21, 6:00 p.m. TBD • Millcreek Community Council Mtg., 8/3/21, 6:30 p.m. TBD • Canyon Rim Citizens Association Mtg., 8/4/21, 7:00 p.m. TBD • East Mill Creek Community Council Mtg., 8/5/21, 6:30 p.m. TBD • City Council Mtg., 8/9/21, 5:00 p.m. at City Hall 7. Closed Session (If Needed) - The Council may convene in a closed session to discuss items as provided by Utah Code Ann. §52-4-205. 8. 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, [PHONE REDACTED] 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 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. 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: July 21, 2021 CITY RECORDER: Elyse Sullivan Agenda items may be moved in order, sequence, and time to meet the needs of the Council and Agency. Copyright © 2021 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