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Millcreek Community Council Agenda Tue, June 4, 2024, 6:30 PM (MDT) Adventure Hub, 1354 E. Chambers Ave. - Millcreek Common (Zoom link found at the end of document) 6:30 PM 1. Welcome Recognize quorum, call meeting to order - Quorum recognized, meeting called to order. 2. Introductions: Community Council members introduced themselves. Attending were Richard Hansen, David Tola, Kristy Chambers, Dan Donahoe, Jamie Walker, Eric Jacob Richarson, Guy Warner, Chip Spencer, and Allen Sowards. 3. Approve Minutes of May 7, 2024: Minutes approved. 4. Approve agenda (Agenda times are approximate and may be modified by motion during the meeting). Agenda approved. 0. City and Civic official's comments and reports. Rita Lund and Silvia Catten attended. o Mayor, Council members. Silvia Catten mentioned that she feels more comfortable now with the city budget process than she has before. Also wants to see budget money put towards playgrounds. 1. Qr meetings with city council. o Detective Green (Zoom), UPD: Detective Green is our new representative. There were 23 arrests in March, 110 violent crimes, 47 calls with a mental health indicator. Detective Perino will work investigations related to mental health. Three officers are assigned to traffic. Money has been made available to enforce DUI on 700 East. Will also take 911 calls on doing wheelies on the streets. Will look into statistics of calls where use of force was used. 0. Citizen’s Forum (3 min per person). Erin Hardy, a new home owner, introduced herself. 6:50 PM Planning and Zoning: New Millcreek Land Code Chapters – Francis Lilly. This document is a ready reference for all application procedures. It contains definitions and checklists and will be placed online. A motion to recommend this document as written was made and passed unanimously. ---PAGE BREAK--- Wireless Telecommunication Facilities – Brad Sanderson: A new draft of the ordinance is being proposed. It contains residential and commercial standards related to mounting and height. A motion was made to pass the new draft, which asked for amateur radio status to be clarified in the document, and for communication towers to be limited to 60 feet with the understanding that telecommunication companies may be able to add an additional 20 feet by law. The motion was passed unanimously. Grape Ivy Way Rezone: This project is being developed by CW Urban, represented at the meeting by Chase Freebairn. There was a neighborhood meeting on 03/21/24. Erin McCormack a member of Grape Ivy HOA, who was at the meeting, attended by Zoom and said she was against the project. She did not want so many townhomes. The following motion was made and approved by a vote of 7 for and 3 against: Motion to approve the requested zone change from R-2-8 to RM as presented. MCC recommends a development agreement to include the following: The developer will limit the height of townhomes to 35 feet, the development will not have more than 20 units, all of them for sale. The development will have a privacy fence consisting of masonry and other appropriate materials according to city requirements. The development will have a landscape plan. 7:30 PM MCC 2024 Elections. Elections for Millcreek Community Council positions will be held on 11/5/24. Five positions are available. A letter describing community council positions, the Declaration of Candidacy, and instructions regarding a 75 word biography and photo will be put in the June 24 printed and online newsletters. The information will also be put on the city website under the link for the MCC. The biography and photo must be sent to the election officer, Chip Spencer, [EMAIL REDACTED] by COB 07/19/24. 7:45 PM MCC Bylaw amendment discussion and vote-- Kristy Chambers: This discussion will take place at a later date. ---PAGE BREAK--- 8:00 PM Surplus Funds Request for Equipment - Jamie Walker. Jamie would like to have MCC funds donated to a non-profit softball league he is in charge of. Also discussed was funds to be used to stock the emergency caches. Allen Sowards will meet with the city emergency planner before the July meeting. Council Members: Jeremiah Clark (Chair), Jacob Richardson (1st vice-chair), Kristy Chambers (2nd vice-chair), Chip Spencer (Sec), Allen Soward (Treasurer), Dan Donahoe, Rick Hansen, Eric David Tola, Jamie Walker, Guy Warner, Emily Wright. City Officials: Mayor Jeff Sylvestrini, Council members: Silvia Catten Thom DeSirant Cheri Jackson(3) Detective Christian Thompson Staff: Rita Lund, Communications Director Francis Lilly, Planning & Zoning Director Robert May, Long Range Planning Manager Brad Sanderson, Current Planning Manager Carlos Estudillo, Planner I Katie Larsen, Planner I Sean Murray, Planner Announcements: 1. Subcommittee Reports should be prepared in advance to be included on the agenda. * Process: 1. Discussion and debate of ideas is welcome and encouraged. Speakers will follow Robert’s Rules and be recognized by the chair before speaking. Comments limited to 3 minutes per person. 2. Staff presents planning and zoning issues and clarifies what is being asked of the council. 3. Applicants may offer clarification, comments. 4. Community questions, comments. 5. Council member questions and comments. 6. Motion for recommendation may be made, seconded, amended, and voted upon. 7. Results are recorded in the meeting minutes, and included in a formal letter sent to the city. Zoom Link