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06/24/22: WHO IS PAYING FOR MILLCREEK COMMON?; #SLOWDOWNINYOURTOWN; BLOOD DRIVE; etc. View this email in your browser Residents enjoying the new Millcreek Common space—something for everyone: skating, splash pad and summer fun! Announcements PUBLIC MEETINGS City Council & Planning Commission Joint Meeting Wed., 7/20/22, 5:00 pm City Hall, 3330 S 1300 E NEWS WHO IS PAYING TO BUILD MILLCREEK COMMON? MILLCREEK. In its first month as Millcreek’s new town square plaza, Millcreek Common has already hosted dozens of events—from DJ Skate Nights to the first annual Juneteenth Festival. But who paid for this beautiful four-acre open space to be built? ---PAGE BREAK--- Join virtually HERE Planning Commission Wed., 7/20/22, 6:30 pm City Hall, 3330 S 1300 E Join virtually HERE See Agendas below A $500,000 Utah Outdoor Recreation Grant from the State of Utah paid for a significant portion of the Skate Loop, along with another $10,000 grant for bike racks and repair stations. But the bulk of Millcreek Common is financed by a $20 million municipal bond payable over 20 years. Thanks to the well-managed city’s AA+ bond rating, the interest rate was barely over But who pays for the bond payment? The bond payments will be paid for by tax increment generated by all the new development in the city center area. Tax increment is the additional property tax revenue generated by new development above and beyond what used to be paid for that same property. For example, a six-story mixed-use building pays a lot more in property taxes than the empty parking lot it was built upon. The difference between what the site used to pay and what it now pays after redevelopment is called “increment.” Mayor Silvestrini and the City Council, acting as a Community Reinvestment Area under Utah law, approved the creation of the “Millcreek Center Community Reinvestment Area” in 2019. This mechanism allows 80% of the new property tax increment in the area around Millcreek Common to be used for making the bond payments on the Millcreek Common bond for twenty years (which is when the bond is paid off). The boards of all the other taxing entities in the area, like Granite School District, Salt Lake County, and the Mt. Olympus Improvement District, also voted to support the Millcreek Center Community Reinvestment Area and share 80% of their tax increment, too. Why would they do this? Because they immediately realized additional property tax revenue in the form of 20% of the tax increment. Additionally, they knew that developing the economic catalyst of Millcreek Common will help them grow their tax bases over the long term, even if they share some of the increment in the short term. So, what will pay for beautiful Millcreek Common? A generous state recreation grant and the new taxes generated by the ---PAGE BREAK--- projects around it. What a win for the taxpayers of Millcreek! See you at the Common. Don't be the Cause of Heartbreak! #slowdowninyourtown MILLCREEK. We have been urging residents to SLOW DOWN with our #slowdowninyourtown campaign. Please take this message to heart—the consequences can be unfathomable. Recently, the lives of a Millcreek couple were forever changed by a driver on who was in a big hurry. Click here to read how a speeding driver t-boned their car, which ultimately killed their unborn baby. They want to share their story, and they ask all drivers to Slow Down! TONIGHT ---PAGE BREAK--- TOMORROW ---PAGE BREAK--- SATURDAY Canyon Rim Day of Service Saturday, July 16th 9 AM - 12 PM Canyon Rim Park West Amphitheater Join your neighbors and friends for the annual Canyon Rim Day of Service and participate in one of six service opportunities: Ukranian Market Outdoor Classroom ---PAGE BREAK--- The Sharing Place 72-Hour Kits Peace House Art House To learn more or to donate, visit the Canyon Rim Cares website. MONDAY Summer Jam Concert Series Millcreek Summer Jam Concerts continue Monday evenings at Canyon Rim Park (3100 S 2900 Join the Millcreek Arts Council this coming Monday, July 18, at 7:30pm. Millcreek Summer Jam Concerts are free, open to the public, and family friendly. July 18th: Howlin’ Tomcats—When it comes to old school blues music, Zach Parrish and Howlin' Tomcats are the real deal. Zach’s slide guitar stylings and gutsy vocals harken back to sounds of the Mississippi Delta, Chicago night clubs and streets of New Orleans. Joined by “Bad” Brad Wheeler on harmonica as well as full section of bass and drums, listeners will be treated to an evening of nothing but the blues. 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. TUESDAY ---PAGE BREAK--- THURSDAY ---PAGE BREAK--- THURSDAY ---PAGE BREAK--- THURSDAY ---PAGE BREAK--- ALMOST EVERYDAY Millcreek Arts Festival Call for Entries ---PAGE BREAK--- The Millcreek Arts Council is soliciting applications for artists, poets, dancers, storytellers, musicians, etc. who would like to participate in the Millcreek Arts Festival. It is a one day event on Sat. August 27, 2022, 11-9pm, to be held on the grounds of the historic Baldwin Radio Factory (3474 S. 2300 which turns 100 years old this year. If you are interested, please apply at the website: http://millcreekartscouncil.org and go to the "Upcoming Events" tab before the deadline of July 31. Click here for more information on the building. ---PAGE BREAK--- The Promise Program Needs YOU! Love helping people feel economically empowered? Or like helping people reach their financial goals? Then you’re the right person for our Promise Program’s Economic Wellbeing Committee! The committee aims to increase the number of residents who reach their desired employment level, increase the number of residents who are financially empowered, and increase the number of residents connected to digital resources. If you want to join, please contact our Economic Wellbeing Coordinator, Collyn Mosquito, at [EMAIL REDACTED] to learn more! Heads Up Millcreek!! 4500 South/State Street Intersection Weekend Night Impacts This Friday night, July 15, and Saturday night, July 16, 4500 South will close at State Street from 8:00 p.m. to 10:00 a.m. for milling and paving activities. During this time, State Street will be reduced to one lane in each direction. It is anticipated that 4500 South will open by 10 a.m. each morning. On Saturday night, right turns movements from State Street onto 4500 South will also be restricted. Questions? [PHONE REDACTED], [EMAIL REDACTED] or udotinput.utah.gov/murraystatestreet. ---PAGE BREAK--- Meetings with the Mayor Fridays from 2-4pm have been set aside for citizens to meet with Mayor Silvestrini. Please call [PHONE REDACTED] to schedule a slot. ---PAGE BREAK--- VISIT us at Click here to subscribe to this weekly newsletter Millcreek City Council & Planning Commission Special Meeting Agenda PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that the City Council and Planning Commission of Millcreek will assemble in a special public work meeting on Wednesday, 20 July 2022 at City Hall, 3330 S. 1300 Millcreek, Utah 84106, commencing at 5:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. – SPECIAL MEETING 1. Zoning and Subdivision Code Update Project Overview; Francis Lilly, Assistant City Manager, and Jennifer Gardner, Logan Simpson Project Manager 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. 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 13, 2022 CITY RECORDER: Elyse Sullivan The meeting will be live streamed via the City’s website at: The Council and Commission may convene in an electronic meeting. Council Members and Commissioners may participate from remote locations and may be connected to the electronic meeting by GoToMeeting, Zoom, or telephonic communications. The anchor location will be City Hall. Millcreek Planning Commission Meeting Agenda Public Notice is hereby given that the Planning Commission of Millcreek will assemble in a regular public meeting on Wednesday, 20 July 2022 at City Hall, 3330 S. 1300 Millcreek, Utah 84106, commencing at 6:30 p.m. Documents: PC 7-20-22 AGENDA.PDF SD-22-004 PC STAFF REPORT.PDF SD-22-010 PC STAFF REPORT.PDF CU-22-008 STAFF REPORT.PDF CU-22-009 PC STAFF REPORT 3.PDF PC 6-15-22 DRAFT MINUTES.PDF PC 6-29-22 DRAFT MINUTES.PDF 6:30 p.m. – Regular Meeting 1. Commission Business ---PAGE BREAK--- 1.1 New Commissioners Oaths of Office - David Hulsberg, Christian Larsen, and Nils Per Lofgren 2. Public Hearings 2.1 Consideration of SD-22-004, Request to Amend the Forest Hills Subdivision by Reconfiguring Lots 27, 28, and 29 Location: 3825 S. Arroyo Road Applicant: Rob Ricks Planner: Katie Larsen 2.2 Consideration of SD-22-010, Request for Two Flag Lots and a Subdivision Plat Amendment Location: 1643-1647 E. Woodland Avenue Applicant: Lauren Ricks Planner: Katie Larsen 2.3 Consideration of CU-22-008, Request for a Conditional Use Permit to Accommodate an 89-Unit Multifamily Development Location: 1395 E. Miller Avenue Applicant: PEG Development Planner: Francis Lilly 3. Continued Matters 3.1 Consideration of CU-22-009, Request for a Conditional Use Permit to Construct a New Two- Mile Segment of Bonneville Shoreline Trail Connecting Parleys and Millcreek Canyon Location: Parcels [PHONE REDACTED], [PHONE REDACTED], [PHONE REDACTED], [PHONE REDACTED], and [PHONE REDACTED] Applicant: Trails Utah Planner: Katie Larsen 1. Commission Business Continued 1.2 Approval of June 15, 2022 Meeting Minutes 1.3 Approval of June 29, 2022 Special Meeting Minutes 1.4 Updates from the Planning and Zoning Director 4. Calendar of Upcoming Meetings City Council Mtg., 7/26/22, 7:00 p.m. Mt. Olympus Community Council Mtg., 8/1/22, 6:00 p.m. Millcreek Community Council Mtg., 8/2/22, 6:30 p.m. Canyon Rim Citizens Association Mtg., 8/3/22, 7:00 p.m. East Mill Creek Community Council Mtg., 8/4/22, 6:30 p.m. City Council Mtg., 8/8/22, 7:00 p.m. Planning Commission Mtg., 8/17/22, 5:00 p.m. 5. Adjournment The Planning Commission public meeting is a public forum where the Planning Commission receives comment 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. Actions may include: approval, approval with conditions, denial of legislative items, continuance, or recommendation to other bodies as applicable. 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. The meeting will be live streamed via the City’s website at: Public comment can be submitted before or during the meeting via the City’s website at: The Commission may convene in an electronic meeting. Commissioners may participate from remote locations and may be connected to the electronic meeting by GoToMeeting, Zoom, or telephonic communications. The anchor location will be City Hall. 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 13, 2022 CITY RECORDER: Elyse Sullivan Agenda items may be moved in order, sequence, and time to meet the needs of the Planning Commission ---PAGE BREAK--- Copyright © 2022 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 Forward Share Tweet