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Ever heard of companion gardening, but don’t know where to start? It is easy to get overwhelmed with all the different plant- ing scenarios you can try in your garden. Instead of throwing in the trowel, redirect your efforts to introducing more flowers in with your veggies and watch your garden literally bloom! In case you didn’t know, companion planting is pairing beneficial plants together. When select plants are introduced into a vegetable garden, less pesticides are necessary, and plant health improves. I talked to my sister Margaret, who is a master gardener and has studied companion gardening for years, to ask her for some tips. She suggested anyone can implement some simple strategies that are easy and effective. First rule of having a green thumb is to learn that flowers are friends! Want a garden that is bursting with color and fla- vor? Bring on the petunias. Don’t hesitate to plant some petunias alongside your tomatoes and peppers. Petunias bring lady bugs and other helpful insects that eat aphids off your plants. Another valuable plant for tomatoes is basil. Not only does basil help with aphids, it can also deter tomato horn worms. Marigolds are well-known to have quali- ties that help repel garden pests. Mari- golds are known to produce a substance called alpha-terthienyl. Alpha-terthienyl has the properties of a good insecticide, but is totally natural and safe. Just make sure to use some snail bait around your marigolds so that they will thrive. Another key plant that will help your vegetable garden grow is sweet alyssum. Sweet al- yssum is a garden workhorse that attracts an abundance of beneficial insects to the garden. It is especially helpful to pair it with collards, brassicas, and lettuces. Best of all, when the season heats up and you pull out your cold loving crops, the sweet alyssum fills in quickly and keeps the weeds out. No matter what you plant, or even if you are not a gardener at all, make sure to get out in the sunshine, and stop to “smell the roses” this summer. I know I will. XOXO, Millie Here’s Millie! MILLIE MILLCREEK MILLCREEK 3330 S 1300 E Millcreek, UT 84106 residents who participated in the process, the plan carried overwhelmingly favorable recommendations from all four of our community councils and our Planning Commission before it was considered and approved by the City Council. Through the General Plan process, many Millcreek residents asked for a town center, and they identified the area between 1300 East and Highland Dr. north of 3300 South as the right place for it. As a result of that input and the later planning effort for our city center, the City Council is preparing to execute the plan Millcreek residents have suggested as part of this further planning effort. Our community has concluded that the appropriate use of the area along the earthquake fault which runs through this area is a park- like public space, which we have dubbed cont. on page 8: General Plan I am pleased that our city has now adopted its first General Plan. This plan is a road map planned by the residents of Millcreek in over 22 public engagement opportunities in addition to repeated opportunities for input, comment and revision through surveys, emailed comments and at multiple public meetings. In addition to accounting for comments from over 2,000 Millcreek MAYOR’S MESSAGE We Officially Have a General Plan JEFF SILVESTRINI Millcreek Community Council is hosting its second annual competitive classic car show. A raffle will be held for those who enter qualifying cars. There will be trophies for the winning entries. Enter for free from 3-8:00 pm that day. Open to owners of vintage or custom pieces of petrol-propelled art, as well as steam, electric, natural gas, or Flintstone powered cars. For more information, call Jaymes at [PHONE REDACTED]. But wait, there’s more! A movie, bounce houses, and a delicious $5 meal make this fun for everyone. ince 2005, Venture Out! has provided a time and place for people to get outside in their community and enjoy and appreciate the amazing recreational opportunities in our backyard and throughout the state. This 10-week festival series travels around various Millcreek communities on Friday nights from June–August. Each free event is created around a theme that includes live music, recreational activities, children’s arts & crafts, a movie under-the-stars, and local food trucks and concessions. The Venture Out! team appreciates the support of Millcreek City and the community councils that support this grand venture—Canyon Rim, East Millcreek, Millcreek, and Mt. Olympus. And a big thanks to the many private and public sponsors who make Venture Out! happen. See page 4 and 5 for additional details about this years Festival. JUN 7-AUG 2 FRIDAY NIGHTS 6 PM-TWILIGHT VentureOut.orgFREE 2019 Life’s Better Outdoors! VEN TURE OUT! PRESRT STD US POSTAGE PA I D PERMIT 7148 SLC, UT IT’S THAT TIME AGAIN! Community Council Car Show SATURDAY, JUNE 8 AT BIG COTTONWOOD PARK FROM 3:30 UNTIL DUSK. S Millcreek, Connected by Nature I Volume: 3 Issue: 3 I June 2019 I millcreek.us MILLCREEK NEWS ---PAGE BREAK--- As Utahns, we are lucky to live in one of the most biodiverse states in the country. With biomes from mountain to desert present, the wildlife is equally varied--and plentiful! And with summer well on its way, many of our animal friends may be seen in neighborhoods. Pay close attention to roadways as you drive, and keep an eye out for deer, moose, quail, raccoons, squirrels, or other animals crossing. In order to keep your home safe during this summer, precautions should be taken even if you don’t live near an urban wildland interface. Raccoons and skunks can be found in almost every part of Millcreek. Don’t keep pet food outside, make sure your porch sides are blocked off, close pet doors at night and try not to leave your pets out overnight. If you do have any unwanted wildlife visit, do not feed them or in any other way encourage them to return to stick around. Of course, we know there are those of you who love your bird and squirrel feeders. Many of these animals like to feast on lawns and plants before returning to their natural habitats and can damage landscaping. For example, if you live in an area frequent- ly visited by deer you already know you should take measures to protect your plants. It is best to enjoy wildlife from a distance, and not interfere with the animals. Cute as they are, Utah state law (Title 23) prevents capturing wildlife and declares them prop- erty of the state, so watch the quail but no trapping or harming them. The only exception to this rule is if raccoons, red foxes, or striped skunks are a problem: getting into your garbage, tearing up your garden, etc. These problems may be reported to Animal Services at [PHONE REDACTED] or after hours at [PHONE REDACTED]. Other wildlife problems should only be reported to the Utah Division of Wildlife Services at [PHONE REDACTED], or 9-1-1 if property damage is caused, if they are in a “human” area a rattlesnake underneath a porch), or if they are otherwise present danger to humans or to themselves. However, most animals are just like humans: willing to leave alone if they’re left alone. Odds are, they’ll finish their business in residential areas, and keep moving through. Our job as responsible citizens is to allow the wildlife their space, and enjoy their presence without harming them. Working together, we can live in safe neighborhoods and enjoy the marvelous animals around us. For more information, see www. wildawareutah.org. For those who may doubt that a large portion of Mill- creek’s Mount Olympus neighborhood is a flood plain, Mother Nature provided a rude reminder on the morning of May 17th. Due to a man-made makeshift bridge designed most likely to help hikers cross the stream almost a mile up the canyon, the creek jumped its channel and began to run down its old, original channel along roadways and oc- casionally through yards, all the way from Neff's Canyon to Mill Creek at the bottom of Mill Creek Canyon. Crews from Millcreek and storm water personnel sandbagged 35 to 40 homes and driveways to protect our residents and their property from further flood damage. We thank everyone who jumped into action and worked in the rain, snow and dark to avoid major damage. This minor event foreshadows what the flood plain maps predict and demonstrated the problem we would have in an exceptional storm event at high runoff. It also highlights the need for everyone to respect the stream flows and be aware that your actions up high in the canyon can seriously impact those A flood plain map has been in place for many years in the area. We found that many people in the flood plain are unaware that their homes are included. FEMA is currently in the process of updating these maps and although some homes will be taken out of the flood plain, many more will be included when the maps are adopted. After adop- tion, homeowners will subject to requirements for flood insurance tied to federally backed mortgages and increased restrictions on remodeling or reconstruction. Open houses have been held and there has been pub- lic outreach to affected residents with more to come. But this event emphasizes the need to understand the risks and requirements. Millcreek strongly encourages those in the flood plain to consider purchasing flood insurance. Residents can find more information about the flooding risks Neff’s Creek at slco.org/flood-control/neffs-creek-flood- plain// or by contacting Millcreek at [PHONE REDACTED]. Watch for additional information and public meetings. Now that spring is in full swing, Promise is working with our community partners to promote some of our freshest produce opportunities. Beginning in June, our very own Sunny- vale Farmers Market will be under way. New Roots in Millcreek—a subsidiary program of the International Rescue Committee—seeks to build healthier communities through the develop- ment of small scale, urban farms and community gardens while increasing food access for every- one in Millcreek’s largest food desert through the Sunnyvale Farmers Market. Every Saturday from 12-3pm, the market features locally grown vegetables and fruit and specializes in ethnic crops, familiar to many of the residents in the Sunnyvale neighborhood. The market also includes a food pantry, free kids’ lunch and activities, music and is a safe gathering space for all. Additionally, the market is also a valuable training resource for the New Roots Micro-Train- ing Farm Program. Not only does the International Rescue Com- mittee serve on the Promise Leadership Com- mittee and our Promise Health & Safety Sub Committees, they also provide direct assistance for people as they try to feed their families and find a safe place to live. Together, we work to im- prove livelihoods and opportunities for long-term economic wellbeing. THE GOALS FOR THE MARKET INCLUDE: • Improve the variety, freshness, taste and nutri- tional value of produce available in Millcreek and South Salt Lake • Provide educational opportunities for producers to test and refine their product and marketing skills • Enhance the quality of life in Millcreek by providing a community activity which fosters social gathering and interaction • Give growers and producers of Utah agricultur- al products alternative marketing opportunities • Create a place to purchase fresh foods using EBT and other low-income-indicator benefits • Provide an educational forum for consumers to learn the uses and benefits of quality, locally grown or prepared food products ABOUT THE AREA The park and its surrounding neighborhoods are in what the United States Department of Agriculture considers the largest food desert in Salt Lake County, meaning there is limited access to fresh food for the neighborhood’s residents, many of whom are low-income. The neighbor- hood is also home to a sizable number of refugee and immigrant residents whose limited access to fresh food is compounded by the lack of access to culturally appropriate foods; both problems the Sunnyvale Farmers Market is designed to address. WHAT SERVICES DOES THE IRC PROVIDE TO THE WIDER COMMUNITY? The IRC welcomes the opportunity to share our work and the refugee resettlement process through presentations to corporations, civic or re- ligious groups. We’re also happy to discuss other points of engagement like DIY fundraising, in- kind donation drives, or group volunteer activities. Learn more about our economic empowerment programs and how they benefit our community: • Spice Kitchen Incubator. • Sunnyvale Farmers Market. • New Roots. • East African Refugee Goat Project of Utah. If you would like to get involved with Roots or our Backyard Garden share opportunities, please contact Ashley Cleveland, the Promise Pro- gram Manager at [PHONE REDACTED] or acleveland@ millcreek.us. Promise Millcreek and our very own Business Council-Promise Support Committee are currently looking for additional Backyard Garden share distribution sites in the 84106, 84107, and 84123 zip codes. An ADU is an Accessory Dwelling Unit, a residential unit that is located on the same lot as a single-family dwelling unit, either internal to a single family dwelling, attached to a single family unit (such as in an addition) or in a detached structure (such as in a garage or separate accessory structure). The Accessory Dwelling Unit must be a complete housekeeping unit with a shared or separate entrance, kitchen, sleeping area, closet space, bathroom facilities, and adequate off-street parking. Millcreek has had many requests from residents who are interested in building ADU’s and we want to hear what you think. Tell the Millcreek City Staff what questions you have about accessory dwelling units by going to the city website, Millcreek.us, and click on the ADU that will appear in the scrolling bar. Click on Survey and give us your questions and comments. 2 3 MILLCREEK NEWS MILLCREEK NEWS Flooding Along Neff’s Creek Living Where the Wild Things Are Promise Gears Up For Gardening Season Just What is an ADU Anyway? SATURDAY, JUNE 8 BIG COTTONWOOD PARK 4300 S 1300 E, MILLCREEK BOUNCE HOUSES HOTEL 3 DRIVE IN MOVIE $5 MARVELOUS MEALS BY MEIERS CATERING FACE PAINTING AND OTHER FUN STUFF FREE CAR ENTRY REGISTRATION FROM 3 PM-8 PM. FOR MORE INFO CALL JAYMES [PHONE REDACTED] • 3:30-DUSK: CAR SHOW • 5:30: DINNER • 7:45: AWARDS, JW PRODUCTIONS • DUSK: MOVIE BEGINS COOL CUSTOM AND VINTAGE CARS ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT ---PAGE BREAK--- LISTEN & DANCE The band Motion Coaster Expect roaring horns, grooving bass and drums, tasty guitar solos, and smooth vocals drawing inspiration from Bruno Mars and Stevie Wonder. CONTACT Refugee.utah.gov WATCH Coco PG LISTEN & DANCE The band Burundi Drummers Jambo Africa Burundi Drummers of Utah introduces a new type of music and dance, rich with the Burundi culture and history. EAT & PLAY Enjoy ethnic food from around the world Global market Fun cultural activities Travel the world in your own backyard thanks to the partnership of Utah’s Refugee Services Office and Venture Out! Be awed watching cultural performing arts. Wallet up to a global market with unique handcrafted items for sale from countries all around the world. The whole family can explore and enjoy the traditional ethnic food and activities. The celebration continues by exploring the cultures, food, dance and artistic flavors of the countries our local refugee communities have come from. Thanks to Workforce Services for assisting with this two-day multicultural event. JUNE 21 I 6 PM-TWILIGHT WORLD REFUGEE CELEBRATION BIG COTTONWOOD PARK 4300 S 1300 E JUNE 22 I 10 AM-4 PM WORLD REFUGEE CELEBRATION 2 BIG COTTONWOOD PARK 4300 S 1300 E WATCH Spider Man: Into the Spider- Verse PG Get ready to have your heart race and your blood pump. Try your best not to wipe out on the inflatable obstacle course. Run the gauntlet at full tilt and test your balance on the log roll. But don’t think the adrenaline stops there. Set up your chairs and blankets and get ready for a reality check as Spiderman spins another web of adventure. JUN 7 I 6 PM-TWILIGHT PURE ADRENALINE CANYON RIM PARK 2900 E 3100 S EAT & PLAY Gauntlet Inflatables Log Roll Food Truck Rally VENTURE OUT! ventureout.org 4 MILLCREEK NEWS 5 MILLCREEK NEWS Life’s Better Outdoors! JUN 7-AUG 2 FRIDAY NIGHTS 6 PM-TWILIGHT FREE 2019 Live Music Inflatables Concessions Outdoor Movies Food Truck Rally Outdoor Rec Clinics New Venture Village Activities Canyon Rim Park PURE Spider Man: Into the Spider-Verse (PG-13) Churchill Jr. High OUTDOOR SCIENCE EXPLORATORIUM...... 6/14 Ralph Breaks the Internet (PG) Big Cottonwood Park WORLD REFUGEE DAY CELEBRATION... 6/21,22 Coco (PG) Evergreen Park ART AND WONDERS IN THE 6/28 Peter Rabbit (PG) Scott Ave. Park VENTURE OUT INTO 7/5 Mary Poppins Returns (PG) Big Cottonwood Park SPLISH SPLASH 7/12 The Incredibles 2 (PG) Sunnyvale Park SOCCER FANS - GAME 7/19 How To Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World (PG) Canyon Rim Park CANYON RIM 7/26 Lego Movie 2 (PG) Evergreen Park & Baldwin Radio Factory FARM TO TABLE POP-UP 8/2 Little Rascals - Silent Shorts Big Cottonwood Park CLASSIC CAR 9/7 Saturday from 10am-4pm EAT & PLAY All kinds of animals to meet and greet Get down and dirty doing art Food Truck Rally What has six legs, rolls over, paints, sculpts, eats popcorn and watches a movie? You and your pet at Art & Wonders In The Wild. Pet a baby zebra and maybe take home a new rescue dog to love. The UHP K-9 unit will be there along with the Mounted Horse Posse ready to pose for pictures. Enjoy the Millcreek Arts Festival’s pop-up gallery of finest artists— even creating art with them. WATCH Peter Rabbit PG LISTEN & DANCE The band Michael Barrow and the Tourists Provo based band that blends folk rock with vintage soul. Their debut album, Juneau, has been streamed nearly a million times. JUN 28 I 6 PM-TWILIGHT ART AND WONDERS IN THE WILD EVERGREEN PARK 2266 EVERGREEN AVE LISTEN & DANCE The band Seth Brown Music Josh Malyon and Seth Brown are both accomplished musicians. They play a mix of folky originals and popular covers that are sure to please the ears. This is not a show you will want to miss! WATCH Ralph Breaks the Internet PG EAT & PLAY Food Truck Rally Crazy Science Experiments Intriguing booths to investigate Calling all scientists! Get your body in motion and head over to Churchill Jr High to check out the Outdoor Science Exploratorium. Don your lab coats and safety goggles and get ready to experiment. Launch a rocket or set off an air vortex cannon. Engineer the perfect container for the egg drop challenge. Our research shows that this is one night you won’t want to miss. JUN 14 I 6 PM-TWILIGHT OUTDOOR SCIENCE EXPLORATORIUM CHURCHILL JR. HIGH 3450 E OAKVIEW DR. COMMUNITY GOLD SILVER BRONZE PRESENTING Kandace Brewster PLATINUM ---PAGE BREAK--- Reduce. Reuse. Recycle. These three words are no doubt familiar to everyone. The three R’s were incessantly repeated in lessons on the ecosystem in elementary school and are currently plastered on recycling bins in the office break room, local parks, and restaurants. But why are we now hearing there are things we shouldn’t recycle? And are all three R’s still important? China has been accepting around 40% the United States’ paper, plastics, and other recyclables for decades. However, in early 2018, due to the amount of contamination in recycled materials, China implemented the National Sword policy, which now bans almost all incoming recyclable materials from the U.S. As a result, many of the United States’ recyclable materials have been diverted to Southeast Asian countries, whose ports are not prepared to receive them at such high volume. Domestically, municipalities throughout the U.S. have started sending truckload after truckload of recyclables straight to the landfill or have stopped curbside recycling programs altogether due to the inability to keep up with cost of maintaining such programs. This new world of recycling is the result of contamination residents unknowingly put in their blue can. Contamination is an enormous hurdle to recycling. Well-meaning residents are putting plastic grocery bags, glass, greasy pizza boxes, bagging their recycling or throwing other contaminating materials in their blue recycling bins. These items not only dam- age the machines used to process recyclables, but can contaminate an entire load, which then ends up at the landfill. Despite all the doom and gloom, Millcreek has a flourishing recycling program operated by Wasatch Front Waste & Recycling District that shows no signs of slowing. According to a recent survey sent out to 2,000 residents of Millcreek and surrounding cities, 79% of residents are in favor of continuing recycling services, even in the scenario of a price increase. Residents who recycle may not know that in addition to saving the Earth, they’re also boosting Utah’s economy. Glass sorted into your gray bin, rather than becoming a contaminant, is recycled in Utah and gets redistributed to Utah businesses. In addition, some of the plastics in your blue bin are being turned into biofuel here in Utah. We need your help in educating Millcreek residents on the importance of recycling, recycling correctly, and to shift their focus to the other two R’s: Reduce and Reuse. To further this goal, Millcreek has formed the Millcreek Recycling & Sustainability Committee which meets to discuss how we can improve our city’s recycling efforts through educa- tion. Let’s live Millcreek’s motto of “Connected by Nature” by taking care of the beautiful landscapes surround- ing us. Reduce. Reuse. Recycle! For more info on the Millcreek Recycling & Sustainability Commit- tee or if you are interested in joining the group, contact Jordan Hatch at [EMAIL REDACTED] 6 MILLCREEK NEWS Dumpster Diving Into the Three R's of Waste Management in Millcreek. Millcreek BOGOS (Buy-One-Get-One- Free Deals) is a new addition to the website of the Millcreek Business Council, an official auxiliary of the new city of Millcreek. It is a great place for Millcreek residents and visitors alike to find deals at some of their favorite Mill- creek restaurants, shops, and services! WHO CAN POST A BOGO? Any licensed business in Millcreek is eligible AT NO CHARGE, although there is a limit to one deal per business per quarter. HOW DO THE CUSTOMERS USE THE COUPON? They can print them off and cut them out, or just show it on their phone at purchase. WHAT IS THE STANDARD “FINE PRINT” ON EACH COUPON? Expiration date for the deal would be the last day of the quarter, limited one coupon per party per visit. Other “fine print” can be dictated by the business, such as restrictions of certain days, hours, or menu items. MUST THE DEAL BE A BOGO? Yes. Please make the deal buy-one-get-one of equal or lesser value buy one dessert, get one free; buy one pedicure, get one free; etc.) WHEN WILL THIS START? The first group of Millcreek BOGOS will run from July 1-Sep. 30. HOW WILL THIS BE PROMOTED? In addition to being listed on the Millcreek Business Council website, Millcreek BOGOS will be promoted through city and business council social media channels, as well as through Millcreek’s newsletter and weekly e-newsletter. HOW DO I SUBMIT MY BOGO? Please email your business logo and deal to [EMAIL REDACTED] no later than June 10 at noon! Call Nicole with any questions [PHONE REDACTED] 7 MILLCREEK NEWS PROMOTE YOUR BUSINESS WITH MILLCREEK BOGOS BUY ONE, GET ONE FREE Equal Opportunity Employer/Program Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities by calling [PHONE REDACTED]. Individuals with speech or hearing impairments may call the Relay Utah by dialing 711. Spanish Relay Utah: 1-[PHONE REDACTED]. Workforce Services • jobs.utah.gov Any licensed business in Millcreek is automatically eligible for a booth at the event, but space is limited. To register email: [EMAIL REDACTED] by May 15, 2019. Tables and chairs will be provided for each booth. For questions contact Nicole at [PHONE REDACTED] or [EMAIL REDACTED]. NOW HIRING Thursday June 20, 2019 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Millcreek City Hall, Council Chambers (3330 South 1300 East) The Millcreek Business Council is hosting a Millcreek Job Fair! MT. OLYMPUS COMMUNITY COUNCIL 1st Tuesday at 6:00pm Churchill Jr. High 3450 Oakview Drive DAVID BAIRD, CHAIR [EMAIL REDACTED] [PHONE REDACTED] CANYON RIM CITIZEN’S ASSOCIATION 1st Wednesday at 7:00pm Christ United Methodist Church 2375 East 3300 South JEFF WATERS, CHAIR [EMAIL REDACTED] [PHONE REDACTED] MILLCREEK COMMUNITY COUNCIL 1st Tuesday at 6:30pm Millcreek City Hall 3330 S 1300 E DIANE ANGUS, CHAIR [EMAIL REDACTED] [PHONE REDACTED] EAST MILL CREEK COMMUNITY COUNCIL 1st Thursday at 6:30pm Millcreek Community Center 2266 E. Evergreen Ave. NANCY CARLSON-GOTTS, CHAIR [EMAIL REDACTED] [PHONE REDACTED] CITY COUNCIL DISTRICT 1 SILVIA CATTEN [PHONE REDACTED] [EMAIL REDACTED] CITY COUNCIL DISTRICT 2 DWIGHT MARCHANT [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 SIGN UP FOR OUR WEEKLY ELECTRONIC NEWSLETTER FOR INFOR- MATION AND CITY MEETING AGENDAS: MILLCREEK.US/NEWSLETTER JOIN US FOR CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS EVERY 2ND AND 4TH MONDAY WORK MEETINGS: 5:00 PM, REGULAR MEETINGS: 7:00 PM. EVERY 3RD MONDAY WORK SESSION: 5:30 PM MILLCREEK CITY HALL, 3330 S 1300 E COMMUNITY COUNCIL MEETINGS MAYOR, JEFF SILVESTRINI [PHONE REDACTED] [EMAIL REDACTED] STAY IN THE KNOW AND MAKE YOUR VOICE KNOWN PLEASE DO NOT BAG RECYCLABLES We need your help in educating Millcreek residents on the importance of recycling, recycling correctly, and to shift their focus to the other two R’s: Reduce and Reuse. To further this goal, Millcreek has formed the Millcreek Recycling & Sustainability Committee which meets to discuss how we can improve our city’s recycling efforts through education. BUSINESS CORNER ---PAGE BREAK--- millcreek.us Millcreek City Hall, 3330 S 1300 E Millcreek, UT 84106 Main: (801) 214-2700 Millcreek City Offices: [PHONE REDACTED] Public Works Operations 24-Hour Hotline (Snowplow- ing, pavement management, streetlights): [PHONE REDACTED] Emergency Services (Preparation and Disaster Preparedness Programs): [PHONE REDACTED] Planning & Development Services (Code Enforce- ment, Building Permits, Busi- ness Licenses): [PHONE REDACTED] Animal Services (Adopt a Pet, Licensing, Pet Lost And Found): [PHONE REDACTED] Landfill (Trash & Hazardous Waste Disposal, Compost Sales): [PHONE REDACTED] Parks & Recreation: [PHONE REDACTED] Library Services: [PHONE REDACTED] Wasatch Front Waste & Recycling (Garbage and Recycling): [PHONE REDACTED] Aging Services (Active Aging, Meals on Wheels, Senior Transportation): [PHONE REDACTED] Youth Services (Counseling, Crisis Therapy, Substance Abuse Treatment): [PHONE REDACTED] Health Department (Birth & Death Certificates, Food Handler Cards, Immunization Programs): [PHONE REDACTED] Salt Lake County Jobs: [PHONE REDACTED] South Salt Lake Valley Mosquito Abatement District, [PHONE REDACTED] USU Extension Services (Gardening, Natural Re- sources): [PHONE REDACTED] Weed Control: [PHONE REDACTED] important PHONE NUMBERS © 2 0 1 9 M I L L C R E E K N E W S cont. from page 1: General Plan “Mill Park.” Our modern Building Codes would not allow any building on the fault and the current structures there are at risk in the event of an earthquake. Thus this is an appropriate area for the city to acquire and develop into park space. Our plan envisions that this park will be lined with mixed use development, built to modern seismic standards, which will provide parking and amenities Millcreek residents have told us they want. We will be able to play in this park and then dine, shop or be entertained by the businesses surrounding it. In order to realize the plan, we need to begin. The city has formed a Community Reinvestment Area and has secured the agreement of every taxing entity which collects property taxes from this area to contribute nearly all of the increased taxes this area will generate for twenty years as it redevelops toward construction of public infrastructure for the area, including purchasing public park space. That increased tax revenue will be used to repay bonds the city will issue to obtain the money to buy and build Mill Park. The repayment of these bonds should be accomplished at no expense to Millcreek taxpayers. These bonds would not be general obligation bonds which put taxpayers at risk. However, the bondholders will likely require that the city use its sales tax receipts as collateral to secure the bonds. This is typical in municipal finance transactions. Millcreek has a strong tax base and this project has attracted much interest, so its success looks very promising. Additionally, this project offers an opportunity for us to redevelop an area of our city which is increasingly troubled by crime and transient encampments. It offers us an opportunity to benefit many of our existing local businesses in this area, by getting more eyes on the street and more customers for them. And it offers the possibility of new businesses locating here for the benefit of our shopping, dining and entertainment. We will be holding a public hearing on the funding of this project on June 10 at 7:00 pm at City Hall. I encourage you to come, learn and comment. This is an exciting addition to our city’s park space, and it will make Millcreek an even more incredible place to call home. 8 MILLCREEK NEWS Passing through intersections can be a very dangerous maneuver for vehicles, cyclists, pedestrians and other users of our public transportation network. For this reason, most communities, including Millcreek, have adopted ordinances restricting height of objects that would impede visibility at street corners. In the Millcreek code this is referred to as the Clearview Ordinance. The Clearview Ordinance is based on national standards for roadway design. However, these design standards are difficult to understand and can vary depending on the situation. As the weather has begun to change and more people are getting active outdoors again, Millcreek has received numerous complaints about visibility at intersections. Millcreek Code Enforcement has canvassed a number of areas where such complaints have originated and sent compliance letters to owners of properties that do not meet code. Enforcement of the Clearview ordinance may be a change for many of our residents, but as a new city we feel it was an important change to make. We are pleased that Millcreek’s citizens recognize the importance of drivers having a clear sight line: almost ninety percent of properties with clearview problems have taken care of the concern when it was brought to their attention. As Millcreek staff, we applaud the efforts of these residents who have cut back vegetation or trimmed up trees in order to provide safer visibility at intersections. Thank you to those who have already complied, and we hope all residents will recognize the importance of maintaining proper visibility at our intersections. If you have any questions or if you need help determining the clearview dimensions or angles on your property let us know. We will be happy to come out and assist you, please contact rlund@millcreek. us, [PHONE REDACTED]. MILLCREEK ARTS COUNCIL FREE SUMMER MUSIC FESTIVAL Free Concerts at Canyon Rim Park Amphitheater 3100 South & 2900 East Monday Nights 7–9 pm June 10 to July 29 Free Concerts at Canyon Rim Park Amphitheater 3100 South & 2900 East Monday Nights 7–9 pm June 10 to July 29 Come join us! Millcreek Summer Jam Millcreek Summer Jam PERMITS I ORDINANCES I PROCEDURES Like to have a conversation with Mayor Jeff Silvestrini? He is available on Fridays from 2-4 p.m. for 15 minute appointments. Please call the Millcreek Information Center at [PHONE REDACTED] to schedule an appointment. MEET WITH THE MAYOR WHY CLEARVIEW? BE IN THE KNOW