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04-09-21: RANKED CHOICE VOTING; MASKS; ADUs; WATER; MORE WATER; HOMELESS SHELTER UPDATE; etc. View this email in your browser What is Ranked Choice Voting and how does it work? Announcements PUBLIC MEETINGS City Council Wed., 4/12/21 Work Session 5 PM Regular Meeting 7PM 3330 S 1300 E Thurs., 4/15/21, 5 PM City Council & Planning Commission Special NEWS Will the Upcoming Millcreek Election Become the City's First Ranked Choice Voting Election? MILLCREEK. This past session, the Utah Legislature expanded a pilot program that allows local governments to try out Ranked Choice Voting. To participate, a municipality government must vote to conduct a "multi-candidate race" for its elections, and then notify the lieutenant governor before the 2d Monday in May of any odd-numbered year. See HB75 Municipal Alternative Voting Methods Pilot Project ---PAGE BREAK--- Work Meeting 3330 S 1300 E Agendas Below Meetings will be virtual Click here for link to Live Stream Amendments. Millcreek has two City Council seats up for election this year District 2 (Dwight Marchant) and District 4 (Bev Uipi). At their work meeting on Monday, 4/12/21, the City Council will be discussing whether to implement Ranked Choice Voting for that election. Click here to watch the live stream of the meeting. If the Council determines to use Ranked Choice Voting for this election, there will be no primary election. Instead, all candidates will be on the ballot in the general election. If the City Council chooses to go with a traditional election, the candidate declaration period will be June 1-7. If the Council chooses to go with Ranked Choice Voting, it will be August 10-17. The Council will make a final decision by the end of April 2021. Click here for contact information of our city council representatives to send in your comments on whether Millcreek should adopt Ranked Choice Voting. WHAT IS RANKED CHOICE VOTING? Ranked Choice Voting allows voters to rank their choices in order of preference, marking candidates as their first, second and third choice. The winner must have a majority of more than 50% of the vote rather than simply the most votes. If no candidate wins an outright majority of the votes, the candidate with the fewest first-preference votes is eliminated and a new tally is conducted to determine whether any candidates has won an outright majority of the adjusted voters. The process is repeated until a candidate wins a majority of votes cast. Ranked Choice Voting eliminates the need for a primary election. Click on the video above for a visual explanation of the process. Click here for more information. MASKS IN MILLCREEK ---PAGE BREAK--- MILLCREEK. Millcreek will be following the guidance of the Salt Lake County Health Department and not continuing its mask mandate after the statewide mask mandate is removed tomorrow, April 10th. We encourage Millcreek residents to continue wearing masks if they are not vaccinated or if they are in groups of people who are not vaccinated. Businesses have the right to require masks, so please be respectful if you are asked to wear a mask when visiting a business. The state still requires masks at events with more than 50 people and for children in school until the end of the school year. Please continue to mask up when appropriate, wash your hands, follow COVID guidelines and get your shot. We are nearing the end of this long dark tunnel; let's focus on the light at the end. ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT (ADU) PRESENTATION AND DISCUSSION CITY COUNCIL AND PLANNING COMMISSION JOINT SPECIAL WORK MEETING THURSDAY, APRIL 15, 5:00 PM CLICK HERE FOR LIVE STREAM Wait! Wait! Don't Water Yet! Remember, we’re in a drought and we need to save water wherever, whenever we can. And right now, we can save water! Ok, so you’re thinking...It’s a gorgeous day outside and I want to do yard work. Make Your Vaccination Appointment HERE ---PAGE BREAK--- What can I do? Well, don’t do anything that has to do with your sprinklers. Actually, most turf is still dormant (looks kinda dead and brown) and is slowly waking up (you’ll have patches of brown and green) from its winter nap. The Utah Division of Water Resources is recommending that residents in Salt Lake County wait to water until May. Check their website to view the weekly Lawn Watering Guide, get a free water check, sign up for Utah's water-wise pledge or learn more about water conservation. One way to help with water conservation is to set up a rain barrel in your yard to catch and use rainwater. The Millcreek Rain Barrel program is offering subsidized rain barrels to our residents. There has been a remarkable response and barrels are almost sold out (for the second time). Get yours on the Utah Rivers Council website before they are gone again. ---PAGE BREAK--- TEMPORARY HOMELESS SHELTER SUCCESSFUL MILLCREEK: The Temporary Homeless Shelter that was opened this past winter on 3300 S to provide housing and COVID protections for members of the unsheltered community will be closing on April 15th, in keeping with the agreement made with the City. We carefully monitored this facility and are pleased to report that it was well run. Half of the clients ---PAGE BREAK--- are now in permanent housing. There was no increase in crime in the area. We are happy that Millcreek was able to assist during the last few difficult months. Oakridge Elementary Principal Christine Drummond Wins the Utah PTA Outstanding ---PAGE BREAK--- Administrator Award MILLCREEK. Oakridge Elementary Principal Christine Drummond has been selected as the Utah PTA Outstanding Administrator winner for the 2020-21 academic year, competing against school administrators from more than 1,050 public schools throughout the entire state of Utah. "I'm extremely honored and humbled by this recognition," said Principal Drummond, “I have the best job in the world because I get to interact with the incredible students, staff and parents in the Oakridge community on a daily basis." "There is no one more deserving of [this award] than our very own Mrs. Drummond. She is an extraordinary example of a compassionate leader who centers her efforts around providing the best to each child at Oakridge," remarked Oakridge PTA President, Anne Crawford. Congratulations Principal Drummond!! Best of Luck, Principal Kane! MILLCREEK. Mill Creek Elementary Principal Ann Kane will be transferring to Farnsworth Elementary at the end of this school year. Principal Kane has been a shining example and friend to Millcreek kids and will be sorely missed. Farnsworth Elementary is lucky to have her! ---PAGE BREAK--- Thank you, Principal Kane!! PROJECT OVERVIEW UDOT will improve I-80 between 1300 East and 2300 East and I-215 between 3300 South and 4500 South. The pavement will be replaced with new concrete throughout, and a new lane will be added to eastbound I-80 between 1300 East and 2300 East. The project is scheduled to begin as early as late May and continue through late 2022. Additional improvements will include: Demolition and reconstruction of the 1300 East and 1700 East bridges over I-80 Demolition and reconstruction of the I-80 bridge over 2000 East Widening of the I-80 bridge over 2300 East to accommodate the new eastbound lane Improvements to existing bike and pedestrian crossings at I-80 CONTACT INFO (844) 909-3278 [EMAIL REDACTED] udot.utah.gov/saltlakeeast Click here to sign up for construction alerts ---PAGE BREAK--- TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENTS FOR MILL CREEK CANYON ---PAGE BREAK--- MILLCREEK. If you visit Mill Creek Canyon, you know that the road and parking areas need some TLC. Millcreek has been working with Salt Lake County and multiple partners on transportation improvement plans that we hope to carry out thanks to a $12 million FLAP grant. Click here to learn more . Photo courtesy of KSL.com UTAH LAUNCHES RETURN TO WORK PROGRAM STATE OF UTAH. Last week, Gov. Spencer Cox and Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson announced the launch of an initiative to create more work opportunities and to help those re-entering the workforce after an absence to build their resume and gain current and relevant experience. In addition to an executive order for state agencies to create more opportunities for workers, $15 million in new grant funding will be available for the Learn & Work Program. The Learn & Work In Utah program is an opportunity for unemployed, underemployed, and vulnerable workers to learn new skills through affordable and flexible short-term programs designed to connect them with a rewarding career. Programs are available in a variety of online, in-person, and hybrid formats. Learn more at ---PAGE BREAK--- 2021 Impacted Small Business Catalyst Grant STATE OF UTAH. The Governor’s Office of Economic Development has announced its most recent grant to assist Utah small businesses, nonprofits, and organizations, recovering from the coronavirus pandemic. The $15 million 2021 Impacted Small Business Catalyst Grant begins accepting applications on April 20, 2021, at 9 a.m. and closes on April 27, 2021, at 5 p.m. (MDT). To learn more about eligibility, required documentation, additional program details, and submit applications, visit coronavirus.utah.gov/business. Any questions or inquiries about the Small Business Catalyst Grant may be directed to [EMAIL REDACTED] Stream Safety As we move into spring and summer and begin recreating more outdoors, please remember to be aware of the snowmelt-fed streams that will be increasing in size, speed, and colder water temperatures. Streams during this time of year can be deadly. Keep an extra eye on children and pets, and take extreme caution whenever hanging out around swift running water. ---PAGE BREAK--- HOW IS COVID IMPACTING MILLCREEK? Case Counts through yesterday (4/8/21)*: Millcreek (surrounding cities) cumulative and current cases by zip code: 84106: 3,431 total cases (44 current cases) 84107: 4,216 total cases (56 current cases) 84109: 2,494 total cases (17 current cases) 84117: 2,573 total cases (47 current cases) 84123: 4,652 total cases (59 current cases) 84124: 2,174 total cases (26 current cases) TOTAL: 19,540 (increase of 130 since 4/2/21, our last reported data). * The County's information is updated Monday through Saturday at 2 PM. ---PAGE BREAK--- Meetings with the Mayor Fridays from 2-4pm have been set aside for citizens to meet with Mayor Silvestrini (virtually only for the time being). Please call [PHONE REDACTED] to schedule a slot. VISIT us at Click here to subscribe to this weekly newsletter Millcreek City Council Meeting Agenda & Community Reinvestment Agency Agenda April 12, 2021 PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that the City Council of Millcreek will assemble in a public work meeting and regular meeting on Monday, 12 April 2021 at City Hall, 3330 S. 1300 Millcreek, Utah 84106, commencing at 5:00 p.m. for the work meeting and 7:00 p.m. for the regular meeting. The Community Reinvestment Agency of Millcreek will also assemble in a regular public meeting and will commence when the City Council has recessed or concluded the Council meeting. Please see additional note below.* Documents for Work Meeting: WORK MTG. ITEM 2 _ I-80 AND I-215 RENEWED.PDF WORK MTG. ITEM 6 _ ELECTIONS.PDF 5:00 p.m. – WORK MEETING: 1. Legislative Recap; Capstone Strategies, LLC 2. I-80 and I-215 Renewed Salt Lake East Update; Molly Betebenner, Public Involvement Team 3. City Hall Programming Report and Next Steps; MHTN, Inc. 4. Financing Related to Future City Hall Discussion; Jason Burningham, Lewis Young Robertson & Burningham, Inc. 5. Street Re-Naming Policy Discussion; Rita Lund, Communications Director 6. Ranked Choice Voting/2021 Elections Discussion 7:00 p.m. – REGULAR MEETING Regular Meeting Documents: ITEM 1.3 _ CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION PROCLAMATION.PDF ITEM 1.4 _ MCBRIDE DRIVE PETITION_REDACTED.PDF ITEM 2.1 _ ZT-21-001 HISTORIC PRESERVATION STAFF REPORT.PDF ---PAGE BREAK--- ITEM 3.2 _ ORDINANCE 21-13 RAIN BARREL APPROPRIATION.PDF ITEM 3.2 _ UPDATED 10.8.2 RAIN BARREL PROGRAM STUDY.PDF ITEM 3.3 _ RESOLUTION 21-06 FY 21-22 TENTATIVE BUDGET.PDF ITEM 3.4 _ MILLCREEK FY 2020-21 BUDGET - QUARTERLY REPORT.PDF 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. Public comment can be submitted via the City’s website at: State Law prohibits the Council from acting on items that do not appear on the agenda. 1.3 Proclamation for Child Abuse Prevention Month 1.4 Resident Petition for Street Name Change from 3835 South to McBride Drive 2. Planning Matters 2.1 First Reading: a. ZT-21-001, Amendments to the Millcreek Historic Preservation Ordinance; Blaine Gehring, Legislative Analyst 3. Financial Matters 3.1 Public Hearing on Consideration of a Monetary Contribution Not to Exceed $10,000 to the Utah Rivers Council for the Rain Barrel Program 3.2 Discussion and Consideration of Ordinance 21-13, Approving a Monetary Contribution of Not to Exceed $10,000 to the Utah Rivers Council for the Rain Barrel Program 3.3 Discussion and Consideration of Resolution 21-06, Acknowledging Receipt of the Tentative Budget on April 12, 2021; and Tentatively Adopting the Tentative Budget Pursuant to the Requirements of Utah Code Ann. § 10-6-111 for the Fiscal Year Beginning July 1, 2021, and Ending June 30, 2022 3.4 Fiscal Year 2020-21 3rd Quarterly Report; Laurie Johnson, HR-Finance Director City Council Meeting Recess & Community Reinvestment Agency Convening CRA Documents: CRA ITEM 2 _ RESOLUTION 21-03 MEDTECH BUDGET.PDF CRA ITEM 4 _ RESOLUTION 21-04 MEDTECH PLAN.PDF 1. Public Hearing on the MedTech Community Reinvestment Project Area Budget 2. Discussion and Consideration of Resolution 21-03, Adopting the MedTech Community Reinvestment Project Area Budget 3. Public Hearing on the MedTech Community Reinvestment Project Area Plan 4. Discussion and Consideration of Resolution 21-04, Adopting the MedTech Community Reinvestment Project Area Plan Community Reinvestment Agency Recess and City Council Reconvening City Council (Reconvened) Documents: ---PAGE BREAK--- ITEM 4.1 _ ORDINANCE 21-14 MEDTECH PLAN.PDF ITEM 4.2 _ RESOLUTION 21-05 INTERLOCAL CRA.PDF ITEM 4.3 _ ORDINANCE 21-15 AMENDING TITLE 14.PDF ITEM 6.1 _ CC 3-22-21 DRAFT MINUTES.PDF 4. Business Matters 4.1 Discussion and Consideration of Ordinance 21-14, Adopting the Community Reinvestment Project Area Plan for the MedTech Community Reinvestment Project Area 4.2 Discussion and Consideration of Resolution 21-05, Approving an Interlocal Cooperative Agreement with the Millcreek Community Reinvestment Agency for the MedTech Community Reinvestment Project Area 4.3 Discussion and Consideration of Ordinance 21-15, Amending Title 14 Chapter 12 Section 130 of the Millcreek Code of Ordinances Entitled Private Roadways to Provide a Minimum Width of Twenty-Five Feet 5. Reports 5.1 Mayor’s Report 5.2 City Council Member Reports 5.3 Staff Reports 6. Consent Agenda 6.1 Approval of March 22, 2021 Work Meeting and Regular Meeting Minutes 7. New Items for Subsequent Consideration 8. Calendar of Upcoming Events Planning Commission Mtg., 4/21/21, 5:00 p.m. at City Hall City Council Mtg., 4/26/21, 5:00 p.m. at City Hall 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 Community Reinvestment Agency Reconvening CRA (Reconvened) Documents: CRA ITEM 5 _ RESOLUTION 21-05 INTERLOCAL CENTRAL UTAH WATER CONSERVANCY.PDF CRA ITEM 6 _ RESOLUTION 21-06 INTERLOCAL GRANITE SCHOOL DISTRICT.PDF CRA ITEM 7 _ RESOLUTION 21-07 INTERLOCAL MT. OLYMPUS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT.PDF CRA ITEM 8 _ RESOLUTION 21-08 INTERLOCAL SOUTH SALT LAKE VALLEY MOSQUITO ABATEMENT.PDF CRA ITEM 9 _ RESOLUTION 21-09 INTERLOCAL UFSA.PDF CRA ITEM 10 _ RESOLUTION 21-10 INTERLOCAL MILLCREEK.PDF CRA ITEM 11 _ RESOLUTION 21-11 FY 21-22 TENTATIVE BUDGET.PDF CRA ITEM 12 _ CRA 3-22-21 DRAFT MINUTES.PDF 5. Discussion and Consideration of Resolution 21-05, Approving an Interlocal Cooperative Agreement with the Central Utah Water Conservancy District for the MedTech Community Reinvestment Project Area ---PAGE BREAK--- 6. Discussion and Consideration of Resolution 21-06, Approving an Interlocal Cooperative Agreement with the Board of Education of Granite School District for the MedTech Community Reinvestment Project Area 7. Discussion and Consideration of Resolution 21-07, Approving an Interlocal Cooperative Agreement with Mt. Olympus Improvement District for the MedTech Community Reinvestment Project Area 8. Discussion and Consideration of Resolution 21-08, Approving an Interlocal Cooperative Agreement with the South Salt Lake Valley Mosquito Abatement District for the MedTech Community Reinvestment Project Area 9. Discussion and Consideration of Resolution 21-09, Approving an Interlocal Cooperative Agreement with the Unified Fire Service Area for the MedTech Community Reinvestment Project Area 10. Discussion and Consideration of Resolution 21-10, Approving an Interlocal Cooperative Agreement with Millcreek for the MedTech Community Reinvestment Project Area 11. Discussion and Consideration of Resolution 21-11, Acknowledging Receipt of the Community Reinvestment Agency Tentative Budget on April 12, 2021; and Tentatively Adopting the Tentative Budget for the Fiscal Year Beginning July 1, 2021, and Ending June 30, 2022 12. Approval of March 22, 2021 Regular Meeting Minutes 13. 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 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 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: April 7, 2021 CITY RECORDER: Elyse Sullivan Agenda items may be moved in order, sequence, and time to meet the needs of the Council and Agency. *The meeting will be conducted electronically per Millcreek State of Local Emergency Directive No. 2 of 2020 and live streamed via the City’s website at: ---PAGE BREAK--- Millcreek City Council & Planning Commission Special Work Meeting Agenda April 15, 2021 PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that the City Council and Planning Commission of Millcreek will assemble in a special public meeting on Thursday, 15 April 2021 at City Hall, 3330 S. 1300 Millcreek, Utah 84106, commencing at 5:00 p.m. Please see additional note below.* 5:00 p.m. – SPECIAL WORK MEETING 1. Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Presentation and Discussion; Erin O’Kelley, Planner 7:00 p.m. - Adjourn 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 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 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: April 7, 2021 CITY RECORDER: Elyse Sullivan Agenda items may be moved in order, sequence, and time to meet the needs of the Council and Agency. *The meeting will be conducted electronically per Millcreek State of Local Emergency Directive No. 2 of 2020 and live streamed via the City’s website at: Copyright © 2021 Millcreek, All rights reserved. Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list. 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