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The Adventure Hub on Millcreek Com- mon has been the source of skate rent- als, special events, room rentals, and even a Zamboni. Thanks to the generosity of Granite Credit Union, the building will now be of- ficially known as the Granite Credit Union Adventure Hub! “For a Millcreek-based organization to step up like this is tremen- dous,” said Mayor Jeff Silvestrini. “Granite Credit Union has long been a significant community partner here, supporting Ven- ture Out, Millcreek Promise, the Millcreek Business Council, and more. This huge gesture takes the cake, though!” Signage with the financial institution’s logo will go up in the weeks ahead, and Granite Credit Union-sponsored events on Millcreek Common will become com- monplace there. “Our roots and com- mitment to the Millcreek community run deep, even to our origins in 1935,” said Garret Laws, Granite Credit Union’s Vice President of Member Experience. “We’re excited about this opportunity to be where all the action is in the cen- ter of Millcreek Common through our partnership with the city on the Granite Credit Union Adventure Hub. This new city center and the Granite Credit Union Adventure Hub will literally be the hub for community fun and learning and a place where our community family will come together to make meaningful memories,” he said. Millcreek Common has been a huge success in its first year, and the fun puls- ing from the Granite Credit Union Adven- ture Hub will continue the community excitement there for years into the future. “We always envisioned the activities on Millcreek Common to be largely funded by skate rentals, event admissions, food truck commissions, and sponsorships,” said Mayor Silvestrini. “The naming rights of the Granite Credit Union Adventure Hub is a significant piece of that funding puzzle for which we are grateful.“ Granite Credit Union Secures Adventure Hub Naming Rights Notice anything different? New year, new me! A fresh new hairdo and outfit can make a WORLD of difference. I feel like a completely different person! I loved showing off my new look ice skating at Millcreek Common this winter and am looking forward to put- ting on some roller skates this spring! Milford and I love skipping cooking and going to get some yummy food truck meals on Thursday nights, topped off with some great treats from Normal ice cream. We can HARDLY WAIT for the ground floor Public Market in City Hall to open in the fall and explore all the fun events that will be happening there! Now that spring is just around the cor- ner, we are looking forward to spend- ing more time outside enjoying the fun outdoor recreation activities we are fortunate to have in Millcreek. Hiking in Millcreek Canyon is a MUST and we are excited to see what adventures await us at the Venture Out! Camp Tracy weekends this year! I love visiting our city parks and I’m looking forward to watching neigh- borhood kids playing on the new playground equipment at Canyon Rim Park. When it gets warm enough, Milford and I can be found enjoying a picnic lunch under one of the pavil- ions. Picnics don’t have to be a lot of work—you can pick up some take-out at one of the many tasty restaurants around Millcreek and bring it to your favorite park! When it gets warmer, I love taking a simple walk around the neighborhood where I always run into some of my friends and neighbors. I love talking to other Millcreekers and learning about new and exciting events in their lives that took place while we were all hunkered down inside during the winter months. I’m always on the lookout for fun activities. If you’ve got recommenda- tions, send them my way! XOXO, Millie Here’s Millie! MILLIE MILLCREEK MILLCREEK 3330 S 1300 E Millcreek, UT 84106 PRESRT STD US POSTAGE PA I D PERMIT 7148 SLC, UT When I think about how to describe the state of our young city in a word, I keep coming back to “engaged.” This past year, Millcreek has been engaged in so many ways. We are engaged in collaboration at the local, state and federal levels. This brings grant money and other benefits to Millcreek to improve our infrastruc- ture and the lives of our residents. Our involvement in the Wasatch Front Regional Council and the Utah League of Cities and Towns helped our city to receive nearly $14 million in grant funding last year alone for various programs and projects. Collaboration with our federal congressional delegation first gained us funding to improve the trailhead and wildfire fighting capability in Neff’s Canyon, and then Congress moved the Mt. Olympus wilderness boundary to eventually enable the Bonneville Shoreline Trail to expand and potentially permit the construc- tion of a debris retention structure that will would relieve residents of onerous building/remodeling restrictions and flood insurance expenses. MAYOR’S MESSAGE The State of Our City: “Engaged!” JEFF SILVESTRINI cont. on page 8: Engaged Millcreek, Connected by Nature I Volume: 7, Issue: 2 I April-May, 2023 I millcreek.us ---PAGE BREAK--- Michael Gura has been elected as the new Execu- tive Chair of the Millcreek Business Council. Millcreek thanks Mr. Gura for being willing to add his time, effort, and expertise to our community. Michael is an experienced Realtor® and Senior Real Estate Specialist® at Mansell Real Estate. He has been a Millcreek resident for 18 years and has served as the Chair of the Health & Wellness committee on the Millcreek Business Council. Prior to his time as a realtor, Michael worked for over 20 years in media and event production/promotion having produced several concerts at Vivint Arena, USANA Amphithe- ater, and The Gallivan Center, as well as working on production in major markets such as New York City and Atlanta, Georgia. During his time serving on the Millcreek Busi- ness Council, Michael has established relationships and wonderful friendships with Millcreek’s small- business owners. He has created co-branded events between Millcreek Business Council members and Millcreek residents to be an advocate and help lead in Millcreek’s economic prosperity. He is passionate about being a voice for the business community and working to bring Millcreek residents and businesses together to enhance our quality of life. Michael is a graduate of the University of Dayton in Dayton, Ohio. Are you a local business and want to get involved? The Millcreek Business Council has many opportu- nities to help benefit our business and local com- munities. Join the Networking Committee, Millcreek Miracle Committee, or Community Connection Committee today! If you have a Millcreek business license, you are already a member, there is no fee. Find out how joining a committee can help your busi- ness. Contact [EMAIL REDACTED] for more information. Welcome Michael Gura BUSINESS CORNER 2 Each month our partners at Wasatch Front Waste & Recycling divert one re- cycling truck with about 500 pounds of blue can collections and do a sam- ple sort to see just how good recycling efforts are. Acceptable items to recycle are tin cans, plastic jugs & tubs, plastic bottles, paper boxes, paper bags, newspaper & mixed paper, cardboard, aluminum cans and empty aerosol cans. Anything else should go in your black can. Remember, when in doubt, throw it out! Cardinal rule: no plastic bags in the recycling bin! If a can or bottle is very dirty, do a quick rinse and let it dry before you put it in the blue can. Wet items can also contaminate your recyclables Let bottles and cans dry before putting them in the blue can and keep the lid closed on the can at all times. Rain and snow can contaminate your carefully sorted materials. Here’s the challenge: Based on the 2022 sample sorts, Mill- creek’s average contamination rate was 19%. That’s a great number but we can do better. Salt Lake City has a contamina- tion rate of around 15%, let’s beat them!! Be sure what you put in your blue can belongs in the blue can. With a little effort we can get below 15% and show SLC what we can do, let’s go for it. For additional in- formation on recycling, visit the Wasatch Front Waste & Recycling District website at Remember, even better than recycling is reusing and reducing. Do your part by using a refillable water bottle or coffee mug or take your own shopping bags to the store and avoid the plastic bags. Every little bit helps. Millcreek has unfortunately seen some of our local busi- nesses close because they can’t find adequate staff. We know that other businesses are struggling to stay open and offer the same kind of hours, service, and quality they want to provide. If you are looking for employment, don’t forget to consider local Millcreek businesses. Besides fulltime employment, there are many opportunities for part time work. Maybe you are retired but want to get out, meet new people, and make some extra cash. The upcoming Job Fair on April 27th at Millcreek Common is the perfect place to explore new opportu- nities. It just may be the start of a great new career. Go to millcreek.us/476/jobfair for more info. Community Recycling Challenge Our Business Community Needs You! ---PAGE BREAK--- 3 The Schools Aid Families in Emer- gencies (SAFE) Neighborhoods pro- gram was established countywide several years ago with the purpose of providing information for indi- viduals to open, staff, and operate a reunification hub at every public elementary school. Each public elementary school has been equipped with a Just in Time (JIT) Kit which has the supplies and instructions on how to create a communication hub, reunite families, and create a temporary receiving shelter until outside help (i.e. city/county/state resources, Red Cross, the Federal government) can arrive. The SAFE program is intended to provide a place where families and neighbors can gather in the event of a catastrophic earthquake event when they cannot remain in their homes. SAFE is just one of the many aspects of emergency preparation. It is important that each household plan and prepare for large events. Four important steps should be taken: stay informed; have a plan; build your 96-hour kit; get involved. Most people have heard that they should have a 72-hour kit, however, based on an assessment of the most current data estimating the extent of damage to critical infrastructure in the Salt Lake Valley, it is estimated that after a 6.5 or higher magnitude earthquake it will be at least 96 hours before resources begin to arrive. The expected earthquake that will someday hit the Salt Lake Valley along the Salt Lake City segment of the Wasatch Fault is thought to be at least 6.5 on the Richter scale and could affect nearly 97,000 households and 350,000 people. Household preparations are imperative to deal with the aftereffects of such an event. You can find infor- mation about SAFE Neighborhoods along with recommendations on what should be contained in your 96-hour kit at safeutah.org. The SAFE Neighborhood program comes into play when families cannot stay in their homes. The program is based on neighbor helping neigh- bor. In the event of a catastrophic earthquake, family members should Grab Your Kit and Walk to School. An additional essential component of emer- gency preparation is Community Emergency Re- sponse Team (CERT) training. CERT training prepares an individual to assist the community during a crisis. The program offers a consistent nationwide approach to volunteer training and organization that professional responders can rely on during a disaster situation. Millcreek offers CERT training twice yearly in the spring and fall. The more residents who are CERT trained; the bet- ter Millcreek will fare when emergencies happen. CERT members have assisted the city emergency management department. Residents who sign up for CERT courses are taught skills that include: • How to prepare 96-hour kits and emer- gency supplies • How to conduct damage assessments on buildings/neighborhoods • Cribbing • Perform building search and rescue and fire suppression • Disaster medical operations (First-aid, CPR, stopping excessive traumatic bleed- ing, patient triage and transport, etc.) • Disaster • Incident command system (ICS) structure Residents may have noticed another emergen- cy management tool scattered around throughout our neighborhoods—emergency supply caches. There are several in Millcreek located in school and church parking lots at Rosecrest Elementary, Canyon Rim Academy, Skyline High, Evergreen Jr. High, Moss Elementary, Churchill Jr. High, Eastwood Elementary, and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints ward house near Main St. and 3900 South. These emergency caches have been pur- chased, placed, and stocked with supplies by the community councils in the city over the years. Some have been in place for many years, and some have been placed recently. There are plans to add more, particularly in the western part of the city. Regular maintenance of the caches along with annual inventory and recycling of supplies is an integral part of keeping the caches in a use- able condition. It is important that residents understand that these cache pods do not contain food or water but are equipped with supplies that can aid in search and rescue, debris management, medical response, and damage assessment. This equip- ment is designed for the use of CERT trained individuals, if residents go to the cache sites hoping to find assistance, the caches lose their purpose. This highlights the importance of CERT trained residents. In the event of an emergency, the caches can be accessed by members of the various com- munity councils, CERT teams and city emergency management. Caches will be opened as soon as it is safe to do so in a major emergency. The purpose of the CERT caches and the SAFE program is to enhance our response to a major disaster. These programs are a way for us to help aid ourselves, our neighbors, businesses, etc. until outside help can arrive (which we can anticipate taking up to seven days). If you are interested in CERT training, please contact Andrew Clark, Millcreek Emergency Manager, at [EMAIL REDACTED]. An Emergency in Your Neighborhood: What You Can Do MT. OLYMPUS COMMUNITY COUNCIL DAVID BAIRD, CHAIR [EMAIL REDACTED] [PHONE REDACTED] CANYON RIM CITIZEN’S ASSOCIATION ROBERT PETERSON, CHAIR [EMAIL REDACTED] [PHONE REDACTED] MILLCREEK COMMUNITY COUNCIL JAMIE WALKER, CHAIR [EMAIL REDACTED] [PHONE REDACTED] — FOR ALL COUNCIL MEETING TIMES AND LOCATIONS PLEASE VISIT MILLCREEK.US AND GO TO CALENDAR — EAST MILL CREEK COMMUNITY COUNCIL NANCY CARLSON-GOTTS, CHAIR [EMAIL REDACTED] [PHONE REDACTED] CITY COUNCIL DISTRICT 1 SILVIA CATTEN [PHONE REDACTED] [EMAIL REDACTED] CITY COUNCIL DISTRICT 3 CHERI JACKSON [PHONE REDACTED] [EMAIL REDACTED] CITY COUNCIL DISTRICT 4 BEV UIPI [PHONE REDACTED] [EMAIL REDACTED] STAY UP TO DATE ON MILLCREEK SUBSCRIBE TO OUR WEEKLY ELECTRONIC NEWSLETTER FOR THE LATEST NEWS AND CITY MEETING AGENDAS: MILLCREEK.US/217/NEWSLETTERS JOIN US FOR CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS EVERY 2ND AND 4TH MON WORK MEETINGS: 5 PM, REG MEETINGS: 7 PM MILLCREEK CITY HALL, 3330 S 1300 E MEETINGS ARE LIVE STREAMED AT MILLCREEK.US COMMUNITY COUNCIL MEETINGS MAYOR, JEFF SILVESTRINI [PHONE REDACTED] [EMAIL REDACTED] STAY IN THE KNOW AND MAKE YOUR VOICE KNOWN CITY COUNCIL DISTRICT 2 THOM DESIRANT [PHONE REDACTED] [EMAIL REDACTED] ---PAGE BREAK--- 4 With the growing and year- round popularity of Mill- creek Common and antici- pating the opening of the new Millcreek City Hall lat- er this year, city officials are preparing to widen Cham- bers Avenue (3205 South) as it intersects Highland Drive. This will allow for both a right turn and left turn lane onto Highland Drive, and an easier entrance with better visibility onto Chambers from Highland. To make way for this needed widening, the city closed on the property on the south side in early Febru- ary. The vacant building (former site of the women’s clothing store Paletti) will be torn down this spring. On the north side of Chambers Avenue, the vacant building (former site of an accounting office) will also be torn down this spring. Some of that site will go towards the road widening, and the remainder will be traded with Crown Burgers to compensate it for a piece of its current parking lot needed for the road widening. Previously in this newsletter, it was discussed that Crown Burgers was invited to move across Highland Drive to the old Wilford Ward church site. In the end, it made more sense to its ownership to remain and thrive where it is. Proposals were then sought from the development community for the best use of the old church site, which the city currently owns. The winning project will be a medical office building that will enhance the area. CHAMBERS AVENUE Chambers Avenue to Widen At Highland Drive This Year MILLCREEK COMMON U P D A T E Help your employees flourish through team building exercises that utilize uncommon ways to interact. Benefit from our brand-new Adventure Room for your meetings. Make your reception memorable on our Sundeck with its expansive views. Enjoy the many fun and engaging activities within our attractive Skate Loop. Our event team is at the ready to help your team plan and execute the best retreat ever. For more information or to book your next event, contact our Community Life Event Planning Manager at [PHONE REDACTED]. Millcreek Common—uncommonly perfect for events. Come engage, grow, and unite. 1354 E Chambers Avenue I Millcreek, UT 84106 millcreekcommon.org CORPORATE EVENTS AT MILLCREEK COMMON R O L L E R S K A T I N G ~ C O O L S P L A S H P A D ~ U N I Q U E P E R F O R M A N C E S ~ C O Z Y F I R E P I T S ~ G R O U P S K A T I N G L E S S O N S E X P A N S I V E C E N T E R S T A G E ~ S T A T E O F T H E A R T S O U N D S Y S T E M ~ C U S T O M I Z A B L E I N T E R A C T I V E L I G H T I N G Book your date for Utah’s most unique corporate retreat venue. ---PAGE BREAK--- 5 ADVENTURE WEEKENDS AT CAMP TRACY August 25-September 4 Camp Tracy is a historic Boy Scout camp located just 10-minutes up beautiful Millcreek Canyon. Camp overnight with family and friends, or simply come and play-for-a-day. Lots of valuable organized and free-time activities for all ages. Register at VentureOut.org (Limited Availability) MEMORIAL WEEKEND Saturday, May 27 to Monday, May 29 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM It’s a special weekend to remember those we love and those we have lost, but who remain in our lives and hearts forever! Join us for an all-age activity creating memory rocks. LEGENDARY SKATE LOOP ROLL OUT Saturday, April 15, 6:00 – 10:00 PM Let the Good Times Roll! FREE! Entertainment DJ Skate Night: 6:00 – 10:00 PM Parade of Skaters: 7:30 – 8:00 PM Legends Performance: 8:30 – 9:00 PM Skate Demos & Market Learn About Your Skate: 6:00 – 6:30 PM Skate Maintenance: 6:30 – 7:00 PM Skate Market: 6:00 – 9:00 PM Food Trucks: 6:00 – 9:00 PM Granite Credit Union Adventure Hub Naming Rights Ceremony: 7:00 PM CELEBRATE EARTH DAY! Saturday, April 22 Free 1:00-5:00 PM Earth Day Activities 7:00-10:00 PM DJ Skate Night Celebrate Millcreek’s Connection to Nature on Earth Day with family and friends. It’s a day to honor earth and commit to preserve its beauty. Learn how to make every day an Earth Day by wisely using natural resources and making choices that lead to a better world for all. CINCO DE MAYO FIESTA! May 5 & 6 Free Cinco De Mayo is a great time to get together with friends and enjoy traditional Mexican foods, drinks and Antojitos (snacks) Friday, May 5, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM Food Trucks Fiesta Skate Night Saturday, May 6, 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM Marketplace Performances Music & Art Dancing Prizes, Games Bounce Houses Food, Beer Antojitos & Micheladas FAMILY & FRIENDS DISCOUNT SKATE DAY Saturday, May 13, 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM Time to play and skate with family and friends! Enjoy a special skate discount. Skate Loop Admission $3 Quad Skate Rental $2 SPLASH PAD IS BACK! Free Fun Begins Friday, May 26 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM Daily Beat the heat with a splash! Fun for the whole family! Every Thursday 5:00 – 7:30 PM After April 20: 5:00 – 9:00 PM Friday and Saturday Nights 7:00 – 10:00 PM KEEP ENJOYING: What’s Coming Up At Millcreek Common? LOCATED: 1354 E Chambers Avenue Millcreek, UT 84106 EVENT & ACTIVITY DETAILS: millcreekcommon.org @millcreekcommon MARCH 30, 31, APRIL 1ST 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM APRIL 6, 7, 8 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM FROM APRIL 13 ON: MON-SUN 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM Schedule is subject to change. Please visit @millcreekcommon on social media P R I C I N G Admission $7 Punch Pass $5 Quad Skate Rental $5 Group discounts for 25 people or more S P R I N G & S U M M E R M ARCH 30-SEPTEMBER 4 ---PAGE BREAK--- One of the many unique features of the new Millcreek City Hall under construction is the outdoor climbing wall on the north- east corner of the building. Paid for largely by a $200,000 state grant awarded through the Utah Office of Outdoor Recreation, the structure will be the largest outdoor climbing wall in Utah when opened this fall. Millcreek will also be the only city hall in the world with a climbing wall on the exterior, in homage to Millcreek’s motto of “Connected by Nature.” The 81’ tall structure is cur- rently going up at the construc- tion site. The south side of the wall will boast a one-lane Olympic grade speed climbing wall, where aspiring Olympians and rookies alike can see how fast they can ascend to the top. Timing buttons will measure each attempt and records will be recorded. The east and north sides of the wall will be 65’ of handholds and climbing space topped with auto-belay systems making it accessible to climbers of all skill levels. The Granite Credit Union Adventure Hub on Millcreek Common will employ a manager with an expertise in climbing to assist all who want to come play. Stay tuned for hours and pricing in future newsletters! 6 MILLCREEK CITY HALL U P D A T E One-of-a-kind Climbing Wall is Rising On New City Hall ---PAGE BREAK--- Milo is Millcreek’s new mascot! You’ll see him around at some of the events in town. If you do see him, go up and say: “Hello Milo! What’s on the down-low?” Maybe perchance, he’ll get down and do a dance. Maybe he’ll give you a hug or give your head a rub. Maybe he’ll just give you a smile. He’s good at smiling ALL the while. Wherever you find him, Milo is about spreading joy in our community. And this place—Milo’s Kid Corner—will be a space Milo can share some of his favorite activi- ties—like the crossword puzzle above. So look for Milo here or somewhere out there! 7 January: Happy Tooth Dentistry At Happy Tooth we believe a kid’s first experience at the dentist can change their life. Dr. Hanks spent over ten years observing pediatric practices and learned that a child’s first experience at the dentist has a lasting influence on the way they view dental health for the rest of their lives. After completing dental school and residency, he came back home to start the practice he wished existed for his own kids- down to every tiny but mighty detail. He designed Happy Tooth to specifically not feel, look, or smell like a typical dental or medical experience. Every detail is intentional and inspired by his own kids. We currently serve over 600 kids throughout the Millcreek area, and just launched the Happy Tooth Foundation to help underserved kids with their dental needs locally and around the world. We love being part of this community and growing with it! February: Care Center Hi, I’m Teri Thomas, Licensed Massage Therapist and founder of the Care Center in Millcreek. Our system is basically our immune system, and it helps to clear waste and toxins from our bodies. When I had surgery a few years ago I could not find a specialist to help me with a drainage for swelling. I decided to get my certifications and open a center. Our center is one of the only places where Manual Massage is performed on a clinical level. We also treat fibrosis (scar tissue) and provide body contouring services. We help people clear their systems who have had surgery, cancer, illness, lipedema, allergies, clogged nodes, pregnancy, COVID, or because of overall health reasons. Residents of Millcreek are offered 20 percent off any treatment! Stop in and say hello! March: His and Hers Waxing His + Hers Waxing became part of the Millcreek community in 2021. We were welcomed with open arms by other local businesses in the neighborhood. We believe in supporting local and have experienced a wonderful network of referrals. Each year His + Hers chooses a charity to support by donating a portion of our profits. In the past it’s been The Red Dress Dinner and for 2023 we have selected the VOA Homeless Youth program. We are so excited for that opportunity. One of our core values at His + Hers is inclusivity. We believe self care is for everyone! While we specialize in waxing we take pride in how we create a safe, fun and welcoming environment for everyBODY! Hello, Milo! BUSINESS OF THE MONTH AWARD SPONSORED BY BUSINESSES OF THE MONTH M i l o ’ s K i d C o r n e r A P L AC E TO P L AY ---PAGE BREAK--- 8 millcreek.us Millcreek City Hall, 3330 S 1300 E Millcreek, UT 84106 Main: (801) 214-2700 D E S I G N E D B Y B L U E C A I R N M E D I A Millcreek City Hall [PHONE REDACTED] Unified Police Department NON EMERGENCY Number [PHONE REDACTED] Animal Services Adoption, Licensing, Lost & Found [PHONE REDACTED] Aging Services Active Aging, Meals on Wheels, Senior Transportation [PHONE REDACTED] Assessor Property Taxes, Audit [PHONE REDACTED] Clerk Elections, Passport, Marriage [PHONE REDACTED] Division of Wildlife Resources Removal of live Raccoons, Skunks [PHONE REDACTED] Flood Control Creeks, Rivers, Canals [PHONE REDACTED] Justice Court Tickets, Small Claims Court [PHONE REDACTED] Parks & Recreation Park reservations [PHONE REDACTED] Public Works Snowplowing, Streetlights, Pavement Management [PHONE REDACTED] Rocky Mountain Power Outages [PHONE REDACTED] SLC Public Utilities Waterline break emergency number [PHONE REDACTED] Surveyor Surveying, Boundaries, Parcel Maps [PHONE REDACTED] Wasatch Front Waste & Recycling Garbage & Recycling pickup, dumpster program [PHONE REDACTED] © 2023 MILLCREEK NEWS We are engaged with improving our infra- structure. We have almost completed the needed right-of-way acquisitions on 900 East from 3900-4500 South so that finally this summer we should see sidewalks, street lighting and new pavement with bike lanes. We are working to acquire the necessary right-of-way to add the same on 2000 East from Siggard Drive north to 3300 South. We will add a block of sidewalk on 3300 South from 1800 to 1900 East. Among other neigh- borhood sidewalk, street and storm drain projects, we are continuing our pavement preservation program throughout the city – you can look at our website under “Maps” to see the progress and future plans. We are engaged in helping those less fortunate than many of us, continuing our Promise Partnership funding of after school programs, including at Millcreek Elementary (soon to move to William Penn Elementary) and a new program for the benefit of kids near the Holladay Hills Apartments. We are engaged in becoming part of the solution to homelessness by sponsoring a temporary winter shelter and collaborating with our neighboring cities, the state and the Coalition to End Homelessness on solu- tions to this tragic and intractable problem. Using state dollars, we added two police of- ficers to help keep our promises concerning the safety of our temporary winter shelter. We have engaged with our community through transparent dialog in the form of social media; weekly e-newsletters and mailed newsletters; regular city council and planning commission meetings, all of which are open in-person and broad- cast online; Historic Preservation Com- mission meetings, town halls, and weekly “Meetings with the Mayor.” We are engaged in community building, opening Millcreek Common, which has been wildly successful with its new Skate Loop and splash pad. We have repeatedly sold out of ice skate rentals since roller skating yielded to the ice in December. Food Truck Thursdays are a community smash hit. Our new city hall building, expected to be completed late this summer, will further our public engagement with its ground floor public market, sixth floor community room and third floor Millcreek UPD Precinct Headquarters. We are engaged in environmental sustain- ability. We continue to pursue a renewable energy future with our participation with multiple other cities and counties in the Community Renewable Energy Agency. This program should enable Millcreek residents to use 100% renewable energy by 2030. Our city hall will be covered in solar panels thanks to a Rocky Mountain Power’s Blue Sky Energy Grant and our parking facility will feature numerous EV charging stations. The city will continue its practice of pur- chasing fuel-efficient vehicles and hybrids. Our police force is converting to hybrid vehicles, as well. We are engaged in the health of our resi- dents. The city adopted a “Health in All Poli- cies” approach to governing. Last year, the city acquired more than 140 acres of open space, which is now dedicated to public use in perpetuity. Construction of a new 2-mile segment of the Bonneville Shoreline Trail from Parleys to Mill Creek Canyon will be completed when the weather permits. Our new segment of the Jordan River Trail on the Millcreek side of the river is paved and this year should see the installation of a new bridge, and a new pavilion, restrooms, and a trailhead. We also plan to construct ten new pickleball courts in Canyon Rim Park this summer. We remain engaged in fighting construc- tion of a new limestone/gravel quarry in Par- leys Canyon. The matter is likely headed to court, but Millcreek will continue to pursue an active role in stopping this threat to our air quality. We are engaged with careful budgeting and our city’s fiscal health. The city remains on a sound financial footing. While a tax increase was necessary to fund increased expenses for police salaries, the city’s tax revenues remain solid, our bond rating is an enviable AA+, and we maintain roughly 30% of the budget as a rainy-day fund. With all of this, “engaged” is an apt word to describe the state of our city as we begin 2023. I wish each of you the very best for this year and assure you that our city coun- cil and staff will continue to keep Millcreek “engaged” for good in 2023 and beyond. cont. from page 1:Engaged important PHONE NUMBERS Want to speak with Mayor Jeff Silvestrini? He is available on Fridays from 2-4 pm for 15 minute in-person appointments. Please call the Millcreek Information Center at [PHONE REDACTED] to schedule an appointment. MEET WITH THE MAYOR You may have noticed a sign on a construction site with the letters and asked yourself the following questions: What is a why is it important, and how does it relate to storm- water run-off and construction sites? A IS A STORM WATER POLLUTION PREVENTION PLAN THAT IS REQUIRED FOR PERMITTED CONSTRUCTION SITES. THE IS A SITE-SPECIFIC AND DETAILED PLAN THAT ADDRESSES THE IMPLEMENTA- TION OF BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES (BMPS) DESIGNED TO EFFECTIVELY CONTROL AND CONTAIN POLLUTANTS FROM LEAVING THE SITE AS A RESULT OF STORM WATER RUN-OFF (RAIN, SNOW, AND SLEET) AND WIND. Some examples of these BMPs include dirt track-out pads to prevent construction vehicles from tracking dirt onto public roads, silt fences, large covered trash bins, storm drain inlet protection measures (see photo), and desig- nated concrete washout areas. If implemented successfully, the protects the water quality in our creeks, rivers, and lakes. In turn, this protects fish and wildlife and improves the overall quality of our lives as well as when we recreate in these areas. Construction activities remove existing vegetation and disturbs native soils that increases the potential for erosion and storm water run-off to convey pollutants off the site into Millcreek’s storm drain system and other water bodies (e.g. Mill Creek and Big Cottonwood Creek). The pollutants created by construction activities may include sediment, oils and fuels, sewage, chemicals, construction waste and other debris. Millcreek conducts compliance inspections and enforcement ac- tions if needed, to ensure the is being properly implemented on construction sites. violations can be reported to Millcreek at [PHONE REDACTED] or through the “Report a Concern” button on the city website, Millcreek. us, for further investigation. Storm Water Pollution Prevention BE IN THE KNOW P O L I C I E S I O R D I N A N C E S I P R O C E D U R E S MILLCREEK FAMILY FUN OBSTACLE RUN SAT, APR 29 - MOUNTAIR NEIGHBORHOOD $15 PER ADULT, $5 PER CHILD, 4 AND UNDER FREE AN ALL-AGE UNIQUE RACE WITH LOTS OF CRAZY OBSTACLES AND ALL KINDS OF FUN. SAVE THE DATE! PETS WELCOME ON LEASH. HOSTED BY MILLCREEK BUSINESS COUNCIL. REGISTER ONLINE AT VENTUREOUT.ORG