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One of the earliest requests that the City Council heard from resi- dents after incorporation was to develop a linear park along the east side of Highland Drive be- tween 3010 & 3115 South. The park that was developed has been appreciated and well used by neighbors. What was once a used car parking lot with bushes that caught on fire a couple of times every summer, is now a beautiful linear park with benches, lighting, and a pleasant walk- ing path. The improvements required the city to bury the power lines overhead that distracted from the area. Now that the power lines have been September is National Prepared- ness Month and Millcreek is dedi- cated to ensuring our community is ready for any disaster. This month is a great reminder to prepare your home and family for emergencies. Here are some essential tips and activities to help you stay safe and prepared. PREPARE A 96-HOUR EMERGENCY KIT A well-stocked emergency kit can make all the difference during a disaster. Here are some items to include in your 96-hour kit: ■Water: One gallon per person per day for at least four days ■Food: Non-perishable items and a can opener ■Battery-powered or hand-crank radio: To stay informed during an emergency ■Flashlight: Extra batteries are also essential ■First aid kit: Include any necessary medications ■Whistle: To signal for help ■Dust masks: To help filter contaminated air ■Plastic sheeting and duct tape: For shelter ■Moist towelettes, garbage bags, and plastic ties: For personal sanitation Millcreek’s city council adopted a new bud- get for the fiscal year which began on July 1 and runs until June 30, 2025. The annual budget establishes the city’s priorities for the year and determines important things for Millcreek residents, such as which major projects will be undertaken and whether a tax increase will be required to fund them. Good news, Millcreek—the new budget does NOT require a city property tax increase. One of our biggest challenges for the new budget was how much our policing costs would change given the state-man- dated split of the Salt Lake County Sher- iff from the Unified Police Department. Until July 1, the sheriff was the CEO of UPD and she used UPD officers to fulfill many of her state-mandated sheriff’s du- ties. These were paid for by the county using funds from its general fund- mean- ing that all Salt Lake County taxpayers contributed, not just residents of areas served by individual UPD precincts. These were for county-wide services, such as search and rescue in the canyons, the Metro Gang and Drug Enforcement Administration Task Forces and miscel- laneous other services which benefited the entire county. These county-wide services were more efficient, because ad- ministrative costs, like finance, legal and human resources, were shared pro rata with UPD Pre- cont. on page 8: Budget About Millcreek's 2024-2025 Budget MAYOR’S MESSAGE JEFF SILVESTRINI Beautiful Box Art For Roadside Walk Park cont. on page 3: Box Art September is a fun month because it is full of ends and beginnings. Summer comes to an end, days end sooner, and the garden starts to wind down production. School begins and brings along a feeling of fresh starts and possibilities, but also a nostalgic time as we celebrate homecoming week- ends and catch up with old friends. Speak- ing of Homecoming Weekends, Skyline’s game is on September 6th and Olympus is on September 20th. Here are a few more things I’m looking forward to this month. ■Hike in Mill Creek Canyon to see the beautiful fall colors. ■One last s’mores night in the backyard. ■Stroll along the Jordan River to celebrate the, ‘Get to the River Festival.’ ■Start planning my costume for MillFreaks! ■Pick the last of my backyard produce and check out what the local growers at the Millcreek Farmer’s Market have to offer. ■Apple picking and preserving. ■Buying school supplies. ■Tailgating at a college football game. ■What are your September traditions? XOXO Millie Here’s Millie! MILLCREEK 1330 E Chambers Avenue Millcreek, UT 84106 PRESRT STD US POSTAGE PA I D PERMIT 7148 SLC, UT MORE ON pg 8 Get Ready Millcreek! National Preparedness Month Is Here DETAILS ON PAGE 4 Fall in love ocal l L SEPT 12 MILLCREEK COMMON Get to know 40+ Millcreek Businesses for an evening of socializing, network- ing, community, and lots of activities. Millie Millc reek Vita Rice is a Utah based painter creating idyllic and ethereal dreamscapes meant to entrance the viewer and instill a sense of invigoration. Deeply philosophical and metaphysical at its roots, her work utilizes intricate brushwork and vivid colorways to explore concepts around eternality, spirit, chaos theory, environmentalism, and principles of energetics. Millcreek, Connected by Nature I Volume: 8, Issue: 8 I September 2024 I millcreekUT.gov ---PAGE BREAK--- 2 M I L L C R E E K N E W S S E P T E M B E R 2 0 2 4 Each year United Way forms a Salt Lake City cohort to attend the Young American Leaders Program at Harvard University. This year, Collyn Mosquito, Millcreek Promise Economic Wellbeing Coordinator, was selected to attend. The Salt Lake City cohort has decided to develop a youth-led mental health cam- paign at Cottonwood and West high schools to promote ways to reduce mental health crises and increase social connection. We are excited about this project as many Millcreek students attend Cottonwood High School and some may be helped through the program that is developed by the many skillsets represented by this group. Besides the Millcreek Promise representative, the SLC cohort included Caitlin Schneider, Promise Partnership Utah, Sarah Young, Chief of Staff of the Utah State Board of Education, Hoang Ngyuen, Sapa Investment Group, Nu- bia Pena, Senior Advisor on Equity and Opportunity with the Governor's Office, Bryant Krongard, Goldman Sachs, Michaela Pratt, Call to Action Foundation, Kiera Schlansky, MD, Christey Thuet, MD Pediatrician, and Shaleane Gee, Zions Bank. The 7th annual Canyon Rim Cares event was held on 7.20 at Canyon Rim Park. Several community organizations provided on site service projects for resi- dents to take part in including the Millcreek Promise Program who helped attendees cre- ate cards for veterans at the VA in Salt Lake City.. Children, teenagers, and adults wrote words of gratitude and encouragement, as well as drew heartfelt pictures. In all, partici- pants created around 200 cards for Promise to give to the VA. Thank you for the support, Canyon Rim! MILLCREEK PROMISES KEPT Millcreek Promise Represented at Young American Leaders Program Promise Program Writes Cards for Veterans AT THE GRANDVIEW Every Third Wednesday, 6:30-8:30pm Win big! Enjoy playing with your neighbors and the expansive view from the 6th floor of city hall. Proceeds benefit Millcreek’s Promise Program to improve the safety, health, education, and economic well-being of Millcreek’s youth and families. Huge prizes. Everyone eligible to play and win. $5 suggested donation per bingo card. From corporate seminars to retreats, weddings to special anniversaries, our team creates memorable events using our excellently staffed amenities. Outdoor/Indoor facility rentals, including The Grandview at the top of City Hall Rent the Skate Loop and/or climbing wall with friendly, expert staff Catering options, sound system, and customizable interactive lighting CURIOUS? CONTACT US AT [PHONE REDACTED] OR [EMAIL REDACTED] 1354 E Chambers Avenue I Millcreek, UT 84106 millcreekcommon.org Millcreek Common—uncommonly perfect for events. Come, gather, grow closer. T H E G R A N D V I E W. C R E A T E E V E N T S L I K E N O W H E R E E L S E . ---PAGE BREAK--- cont. from page 1: Box Art S E P T E M B E R 2 0 2 4 M I L L C R E E K N E W S 3 buried, it was time to deal with the large green util- ity boxes that are required to be installed when power lines are buried. Thanks in part to a grant from the Utah Division of Arts and Museums, those previously ugly boxes now provide visitors with beautiful art produced by local Millcreek artists to enjoy as they stroll along the walkway. Thanks also to the Millcreek Arts Council, who assisted with a call for artists and chose the art for the boxes. Four selected artists submitted the art that now adorns four of the utility boxes. We appreciate the skill of these artists, Cara Jean Hall, Vita Rice, Durgha Ekambaram, and Kaylee Rakowski are help- ing beautify Millcreek one utility box at a time. We encourage all residents and visitors to take a stroll along the Mountair Streetscape and enjoy the beautiful art. COMMONLY SCENE Cara Jean Hall’s figurative works are highly narrative and combine realistic painting techniques with surrealistic subject matter. They explore the human experience and have covered topics such as mental health, the plight of women, and musical performance. Her abstract nature works sample colors and com- positions from nature and present them with planned composition, hard lines, basic shapes as well as happenstance, organic forms, and painterly strokes. They are typically large scale and very colorful. Her work can be found at Salt Lake Community College, Park City, Daybreak, Millcreek, and The University of Utah. She spent the first 15 years of her adult life raising a family then later received her BA from the University of Houston. She resides in Millcreek where she works in public art and studio painting. Durga Ekambaram is a multi-media artist who loves expressing her aesthetic tendencies and ethnic background through her art. Exploring new mediums is a liberating process for her, and she particularly enjoys creating art with different tex- tures using materials like clay, mirrors, and paper. Her art has been displayed at several venues in Salt Lake, including the Children’s Museum, main street (BLOCKS), Utah Cultural Celebration Center, Rose Wagner, Millcreek Library, and South Jordan City Hall. She has also performed at the Utah Arts Festival, demonstrating a unique paint- ing technique known as upside-down painting. Durga spent the first 15 years of her adult life raising a family then later received her BA from the University of Houston. She resides in Millcreek where she works in public art and studio painting. Kaylee Rakowski is a "down to earth" self-taught artist. She specializes in wet-on-wet nature oil paintings. In Kaylee's ear- lier years, she was an amateur photographer, a coach, an out- door enthusiast, and professional athlete. Her heart always remains true to the sights and sounds of nature. Following a trail injury in early 2021, Kaylee found solace in watching Bob Ross paint on PBS and was inspired to try painting. While in recovery with zero experience painting, she taught herself how to use oils on canvas. Now, she uses modified styles and techniques of some of the greatest wet on wet oil landscape and floral artists. Currently, Kaylee is filming tutorials for her YouTube channel @kayleerakowskiart, where she shares her passion for wet- on-wet nature oil painting. She also paints live while selling her work at art festivals and national street fairs, often com- pleting a painting in under 3 hours. You can follow her on Instagram @kaylerakowskiart. @dplower1 captured this nail biting rodeo scene at the Millcreek Common Splash Pad on Pioneer/ Pie and Root Beer day. Yeehaw. @hailiziliz shows off her skating skills next to the moose created by our @millcreekpromise kids using trash found in the Jordan River. enjoying some skating, @normal.club ice cream, and nostalgia enjoying some skating, @normal.club ice cream, and nostalgia enjoying some skating, @normal.club ice cream, and nostalgia enjoying some skating, @normal.club ice cream, and nostalgia @thejazzbandart Jamming on the first floor of city hall. @blakersenairplane shows off the mini track he helped set up for the @millcreekpublicmarket’s Hobby Market. Follow the public market on Instagram for the latest. Millcreek Summer Camp attendees moose-ing around with @ millcreekut Mayor Jeff Silvestrini and City Manager Mike Winder. ---PAGE BREAK--- 4 M I L L C R E E K N E W S S E P T E M B E R 2 0 2 4 Millcreek Co September Events At A Glance 6-9pm, Millcreek Common Calling all trash-ionistas! Join 1330 Design Collective designers to celebrate and support the intersection of fashion, art, and the environment. Show your eco-chic fashion flair here! 8pm, Millcreek Common Join the Curbside Theatre for a free performance at the center of the skate loop for a performance made for adult minds, but kid friendly. Follow @sbdanceco on Instagram for updates and more information. 11am-10pm at Millcreek Common $2 off skating admission. $5 quad skate rentals. 5-10pm, Millcreek Common Celebrate Latinx and Hispanic dance, art, and cuisine. Free roller skating admission and cultural activities for all. Millcreek Common, 6th Floor 6:30pm Doors Open, 7:00-8:30pm Games A lively night and fundraiser to benefit the Millcreek Promise Program. Everyone welcome. suggested donation is $5 per Bingo card. Big Cottonwood Park- 4215 S 1100 E Utah Round Net hosts the USA Round Net Super Major Back to School Spike Tournament. Newbie or expert, there is a game for you! Go to utahroundnet.com to register. 8.29 9.20 9.21 9.18 9.7 TRASHION- CELEBRATE FASHION AND SUSTAINABILITY CURBSIDE THEATRE MI GENTE: A CELEBRATION OF LANTIX & HISPANIC HERITAGE PRIZE BINGO NIGHT AT THE GRANDVIEW SPIKE BALL! EXPLORE MORE! Visit millcreekcommon.org for more event details. 10am-11am, Millcreek Common Celebrate and preview the public amenities of Phase II: Skate Canyon, Milo’s Mini Golf, Splash Creek, Green Space, and Playground. Perfect Labor Day Weekend getaway. If you love Venture Out events, you’ll definitely love our camp in Millcreek Canyon. $10 day pass tickets at VentureOut.org. Kids under 3 are free. 12-4pm, Millcreek Common The Houston Rolling Committee brings its talent to the Rocky Mountains for a Sk8 weekend to remember. Skate workshop from 1-3pm. Join us! Workshop not included in skate admission. 5:30-9pm at Millcreek Common Food trucks, beer garden, live music, games, and entertainment for children and adults. Enjoy connecting with various orgs. Fun starts at 5pm An Entertainment Scavenger Hunt for all ages in Millcreek. Enjoy live music, animal shows, street performances, games and contests. Register at VentureOut.org, a $25 flat fee for everyone in your car. A month of events and activities in September throughout the 50-mile Jordan River Parkway. Details at JordanRiverCommission.com/get-to-the-river-festival/ 11-2pm, Canyon Rim Park 3100 S 2900 E Come play! Ribbon cutting event at noon. 6-9pm Millcreek Common Plaza Join Millcreek’s Interfaith Council and Promise Program to help out The Sammy Center, Volunteers of America, The Other Side Academy, and the Asian Association of Utah. Register to serve at www.millcreek.givepluse.com 5-8pm, Millcreek Common Get to know 40+ Millcreek Businesses for an evening of socializing, networking and community. Food trucks, delicious desserts, skating, climbing. Fun for all ages. 6-9pm, Millcreek Common Enjoy ceremony and celebration as our Native and Immigrant/Refugee communities offer music, dance, art, and food. Food trucks, skating, climbing, etc. Fun for all ages. Granite Credit Union Adventure Hub 1354 E. Chambers Ave., Millcreek Come Play! SUMMER CLIMBING WALL Daily 11am - 9pm $7 admission, $5 equipment rental SUMMER SKATE LOOP Daily 11am - 10pm $7 admission, $5 quad skate rental SPLASH PAD Daily 10am -10pm Free! millcreekcommon.org @millcreekcommon 8.29 8.30-9.2 9.21 9.11 9.12 9.6 10.6 9/1-9/30 10.2 9/19 MILLCREEK BREAKS GROUND ON PHASE II CAMP TRACY WEEKEND III ROLLING ROUNDUP: SK8 RETREAT WEEKEND MILLCREEK INTERFAITH COUNCIL’S 9/11 DAY OF SERVICE FALL IN LOVE WITH LOCAL BUSINESS MARKET ALLIANCE FOR A BETTER UTAH BLOCK PARTY ANNUAL MILLFREAKING FUN GET TO THE RIVER FESTIVAL PICKLEBALL COURT GRAND OPENING AN INDIGENOUS WELCOME TO OUR IMMIGRANT FRIENDS LABOR DAY CHEAP SKATE 9.2 ---PAGE BREAK--- FOOD TRUCK THURSDAYS 5–8PM The Valley’s best food trucks are serving culinary delights at Millcreek Common every Thursday evening. Wed, Now–Sep 25, 5-8pm It's peak harvest and the stands at the Millcreek Farmer’s Market are filled with fresh, local produce, artisan foods, and chef-prepared meals for sale. S E P T E M B E R 2 0 2 4 M I L L C R E E K N E W S 5 mmunity Life Sept 9–Oct 20, Daily, 11am-9pm This collection of local, handmade products represents the best of Utah's DIY makers. Shop the Public Market daily from 11 am - 9 pm, and follow us @millcreekpublicmarket for events and workshops to inspire the maker within. Sundays, 11am-4pm The Bazaar at Millcreek Common is Utah's newest weekly Sunday flea market that features a variety of unique local vendors. You can find vintage clothing, unique art, and eclectic handmade crafts. We hope to build community while promoting shopping locally and sustainably. P U B L I C M A R K E T 1 S T F L O O R O F C I T Y H A L L 1 3 3 0 E A S T C H A M B E R S A V E AT M I L L C R E E K C O M M O N 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Oct 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 event series AT M I L L C R E E K C O M M O N Sept VOLUNTEER FOR FUN AND PERKS You are wanted as ambassadors of fun and community. Apply at MillcreekCommon.org to be a volunteer. FOOD TRUCK THURSDAYS 5-8pm The Valley’s best food trucks are serving culinary delights at Millcreek Common every Thursday evening. YOGA ASSETS Sundays on the Skate Loop 8:30am-9:30am Yoga benefits the body and mind in so many ways in life. FREE weekly classes teach the transformative benefits of yoga. THE BAZAAR Sundays 11am-4pm Flea Market for local creatives Shop local Vintage, Art, Handmade crafts LEARN TO SKATE WITH SPARKILL Mondays, 6pm-7pm New to skating, or just want to brush up on the basics? Join SparKill for beginner roller skate lessons, which are free with skate admission. FREE FARMERS MARKET WORKSHOPS Every Wednesday 5:30 start time Looking for ways to preserve the summer harvest flavors? Sign up for one these expert workshops: 9/4: Fermentation Tips with Urban Pioneer 9/11: What’s the Buzz is about? Bee there for beguiling beekeeping demos 9/18: Quick Pickle with Slow Food Utah 9/25: Bold Flavored Vinegars with Craft Lake City. Make your own flavored vinegar Register at MillcreekCommon.org DANCE FITNESS CLASSES WITH GONZALEZ Saturdays on the Skate Loop, 8:30am-9:30am Bring a friend to shake it on the Skate Loop at our weekly dance fitness classes. FREE! SKATING FUN- DAMENTALS! Wednesdays, 7pm-8pm Learn new skate skills, fun tricks, and unique dance moves with Millcreek’s Skate Loop Legends. FARMERS MARKET Wednesdays, Now - 9/25, 5-8pm Millcreek now has it's very own venue to purchase fresh produce from local farmers. DJ SKATE NIGHTS Fridays and Saturdays, 7-10pm Spin your skate wheels while our DJs spin your favorite tunes. All summer long. LOOKING FOR PURVEYORS OF LOCAL PRODUCE, YUMMY BAKED GOODS, DIPS, SALSAS, AND SPECIALTY ARTISAN GOODS Public Market Opportunities! Markets will be hosted on the Millcreek Common Plaza and on the 1st floor of City Hall. Apply at MillcreekCommon.org to be a seller. PARTNER WITH US TO SELL YOUR WARES DIRECTLY ---PAGE BREAK--- 6 M I L L C R E E K N E W S S E P T E M B E R 2 0 2 4 We expect the electric grid to work all the time, no matter what, and rarely give a second thought to what happens when we flick on the lights or plug in our phone to charge. But we shouldn’t take the grid for granted, and due to policies passed by the legislature, Utahns can expect rates to increase in the coming years. Rocky Mountain Power, the utility that serves most of Utah and Millcreek, recently announced their in- tention to seek a 30% rate increase due to rising fuel costs and needed infrastructure upgrades that have been delayed as a result of legislative inac- tion. Additional increases are on the horizon as the utility will ask ratepayers to chip in for wildfire in- surance costs. While many states around us transition to cleaner sources of energy and invest in a grid that’s better- connected with neighbors to alleviate the risks of extreme weather or volatile energy prices, many of my colleagues in the legislature are focused on the continued operation of expensive coal plants while turning Utah into an “energy independent” state that assumes risks like those that have plagued Texas in recent years. It’s time to rethink how utilities operate here in Utah. While shareholders of utilities like Rocky Mountain Power will profit from increasing rates, ratepayers like you and I are burdened with the costs and risks of failing to make needed upgrades to the grid as we see a changing system and changing climate. I’m proud to be your voice in the State Senate and will continue working to bring affordable, reliable, and clean energy to all Utahns. Please reach out if you have questions or concerns on this or any other issue! [EMAIL REDACTED] POLICY MAKER FORUM We're excited to announce the completion of long-awaited improvements on the south end of 2000 East. These upgrades include piping the historic White Irrigation Ditch, allowing for a new bike path and sidewalk on the west side of the street. Next year, similar improvements will be made to the north end of 2000 East, including piping that section of the ditch. Despite being covered, the ditch will continue to supply water to water-share users throughout Millcreek. The White Irrigation Ditch holds significant historical value for Millcreek and the neighborhood north of 3300 South between 2000 East and 1700 East. In 1866, Edward White and his family claimed homestead rights for 160 acres in this area, which was then barren, covered only with sagebrush and desert grass. To maintain their homestead rights, the Whites needed to show improvements to their property, primarily through access to water. Mill Creek was half a mile to the south and lay about 30 feet below the grade of their land. Edward White and the watermaster de- vised a plan to install a diversion dam with control gates near the east end of what is now Evergreen Park. Edward and his sons dug the irrigation ditch by hand, nearly three-quarters of a mile long. This brought water to their land, making it cultivable and habit- able for themselves and future residents. Even though the ditch will soon be out of sight, the legacy of the White family endures in Millcreek through various street names on the old homestead property. These include White Ave., White Circle, Edward Ave., Mary Dott Way, Kenwood Street, Horn Ave., Ida Circle, LaRue Lane, and Bosham Lane. Many of these names honor family members, while Bosham is the town in Eng- land where Edward White was born. Millcreek, a new city with a rich history, owes much to early set- tlers like Edward White and his family, who laid the groundwork for our community. We are grateful for their contributions and for the many White family descendants who have continued to enrich Millcreek over the generations. Mark your calendars! Join us on September 12th, 2024, from 5pm to 8pm for a spectacular event. Support local businesses, win exciting prizes, enjoy rock climb- ing and roller skating, and indulge in delicious fare from our lively food trucks. Don't miss out on the fun! The White Irrigation Ditch HISTORIC SPOTLIGHT Alex Hoggan, the founder of our business, envi- sioned starting a water store after experiencing a severe kidney stone in December 1995. With sup- port from his father-in-law, Harold Wittke, Alex was driven to provide the highest quality drinking water and educate others on the importance of hydration and the contaminants present in municipal water. In 1997, Ramon, our longest-serving employee and dear friend, joined us. He has been a beacon of pos- itivity in our store. Walter Hoggan, Alex's son, took over the business in 2016. Our primary focus is to offer the cleanest, non-toxic drinking water and to guide our community on their health journeys. Hometown Values BUSINESS CORNER SEPTEMBER BUSINESS OF THE MONTH MORE NEWS EVERY FRIDAY STAY UPDATED ON THE LATEST HAPPENINGS IN MILLCREEK Sign up at millcreekUT. gov/217/Newsletters A W A R D S P O N S O R E D B Y SENATOR N AT E B LO U I N ---PAGE BREAK--- S E P T E M B E R 2 0 2 4 M I L L C R E E K N E W S 7 On June 18th, 2024, at 1647 hours, Officers from the Unified Police Department and the City of Tay- lorsville Police Department were dispatched to an Ambulance Back/Suicide Attempt in the area of 817 W River Trail Terrace. A passerby saw a male standing on the bridge with a noose tied around his neck. The male then jumped from the bridge, and he was hanging from the noose around his neck just above the deep and fast-moving river. When Officers J. Mecham and S. Stone arrived on scene, they immediately jumped into the river and cut the rope the male was hanging from. The now unconscious male then fell into the swift moving riv- er. Officers Mecham and Stoen jumped into the river and attempted to pull him out of the water and onto the shore, but the high and fast-moving water began talking the officers and the male down the river. Without hesitation, Officer Erickson, who had just ar- rived on scene, jumped into the river and helped pull one of the officers to the bank. Officers Meacham, Stone, and Erickson were then able to pull the male out of the river and up onto the bike path, where West Valley Fire Paramedics started CPR. The male was then immediately transported to the hospital by way of ambulance. The dedication Officers Meacham, Stone, and Er- ickson exhibited by putting their own lives in danger by immediately jumping into a deep and swift mov- ing river to save a male who was trying to take his own life should be recognized. Without their heroic actions the male would have most certainly passed away prior to any life saving measures; however, thanks to their outstanding efforts, the male is alive and in stable condition. For this incredible act of service and bravery, Officer Erickson is the June Officer of the Month for the Mill- creek Precinct. Did you know that Millcreek stretches all the way from the Wasatch Mountains to the Jor- dan River? The Millcreek portion of the Jordan River Trail is still under construction (and we’ll be having a celebration when it’s complete) but you can still enjoy this year’s, ‘Get to the River Festival,’ hosted by the Jordan River Commission. The Get to the River Festival is 30 days of river-focused celebrations and conservation activities hosted by partners and communities along the Jordan River. The 2024 festival will have activities and events to bring together communities, businesses and local governments to celebrate, restore, and recreate on the Jordan River corridor. Thousands of people each year turn out to celebrate the many wonderful things the river has to offer, as well as volunteer to help clean up and restore the river to make it a destination for all to enjoy for generations to come. The Jordan river flows for over 50 miles through the Wasatch Front and was neglected and abused for many years. It has recently found new life and appreciation for its beauty and outdoor recreation opportunities. The river is home to many different species of native wildlife including deer, beaver, fox, and many more varieties of mammals, amphibians, reptiles, fish, and birds. Together with the Great Salt Lake and Utah Lake, the Jordan River provides a critical resting area for migratory birds as they travel from Canada to Cen- tral America across the Central North American Migratory Bird Flyway. The Jordan River Commission seeks to restore the Jordan River and its sur- rounding areas to a healthy ecosystem that can be enjoyed for generations to come. For more information visit on, ‘Get to the River Festival,’ events visit jordan- rivercommission.com/get-to-the- river-festival Get To The River—Festival OFFICER MICHAEL ERICKSON Did you know that Mill Creek leads to the Jordan River? September is the Jordan River Commission’s, ‘Get to the River Festival,’ to celebrate, restore, and have fun on the Jordan River. Unscramble the words below for a list of fun things you can do on and along the Jordan River. ANSWERS FROM LEFT TO RIGHT: kayak, jog, bike, walk, canoe, listen, picnic, run, watch Milo is Wondering What You Know About the Jordan River Christ United Methodist Church is back with their annual Health Fair, offering free health tests, flu shots, and other services for the wellbeing of the community. These are some of the services that will be available: FREE HEALTH TESTS: ■Cholesterol, Blood Sugar, and Blood Pressure ■Hearing Screening ■Vision Screening OTHER FREE SERVICES: ■CPR/First Aid demonstration ■Flu Shots ■Bicycle helmets for kids ■Smoke Detectors ■Massage Therapy ■Visit with a therapy dog PARTICIPANTS: ■AARP ■American Red Cross ■Bicycle Enthusiasts ■Community Nursing ■Fit Salt Lake ■Harmons ■Salt Lake County Aging Services ■Utah Division of Securities ■And many more! Community Health Fair—everyone welcome! Christ United Methodist Church I 2375 E 3300 S, Millcreek Sunday, October 13, 2024 I 8:30 AM to 12:00 PM First Tuesday of Every Month 8:00 to 9:00 AM Millcreek Coffee Roasters 1330 E Chambers Ave 1st Floor M i l o ’ s K i d C o r n e r A P L AC E TO P L AY M I L L C R E E K O F F I C E R O F T H E M O N T H A S U C C E S S S T O R Y ---PAGE BREAK--- ■Wrench or pliers: To turn off utilities ■Local maps: For navigation ■Cell phone with chargers and a backup battery: To stay connected CHIPPER DAYS – SEPTEMBER 3RD To help mitigate the risk of for- est fires, Millcreek is organizing "Chipper Days" the week of Sep- tember 3rd. Prepare your home for wildfire by removing woody vegetation from your prop- erty and bring the branches and brush to the curb for the county to pick up. This community effort will help keep our neighborhoods safe from fire hazards. Please join us and contribute to a safer environment. JOIN THE CERT TRAINING Millcreek is hosting CERT (Community Emergency Re- sponse Team) training starting Wednesday, September 11th at 6pm at Millcreek City Hall. This program will run every other Wednesday and culminate with a disaster simulation on Saturday, November 9th. CERT training equips residents with the skills needed to help themselves and others in the event of a disaster. Topics covered include: ■Disaster Preparedness: Understanding types of hazards and ways to prepare ■Fire Safety: Basic fire suppression techniques ■Disaster Medical Operations: Triage and basic first aid ■Search and Rescue: Conducting light search and rescue operations ■Team Organization: Effective team operations and management ■Disaster Understanding the impact of disasters This training is a valuable op- portunity to learn how to protect yourself, your family, and your neighbors in a crisis. To sign up for CERT training or to par- ticipate in Chipper Days, please contact Millcreek Emergency Management at CCatalano@ millcreekUT.gov Stay safe, stay prepared, and let's make Millcreek a resilient community! Millcreek Is Feeling More Well Than Most 8 M I L L C R E E K N E W S S E P T E M B E R 2 0 2 4 millcreekUT.gov City Hall: 1330 E Chambers Ave Millcreek, UT 84106 Main: (801) 214-2700 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] Millcreek Common Granite Credit Union Adventure Hub [PHONE REDACTED] Parks & Recreation Park reservations [PHONE REDACTED] Public Works Storm drains, Snowplowing, Streetlights, Pavement [PHONE REDACTED] Rocky Mountain Power Outages [PHONE REDACTED] SLC Public Utilities Waterline break emergency [PHONE REDACTED] Surveyor Surveying, Boundaries, Parcel Maps [PHONE REDACTED] Wasatch Front Waste & Recycling Garbage & Recycling pickup, dumpster program [PHONE REDACTED] © 2024 MILLCREEK NEWS important PHONE NUMBERS cincts. Further, the county benefitted by sharing in services provided by UPD such as SWAT, K-9, Forensics and Special Operations. Now that the sheriff has left UPD and formed her own Law Enforce- ment Bureau which will patrol the unincorporated canyons and the other small unincorporated areas of Salt Lake County (some 10,000 residents is all), many of these efficiencies have been lost. That increases the required budget of the county as well as the remaining communities still served by UPD after the split. All the incorporated communities previously served by UPD will continue to be served by it. UPD has downsized a bit, and the county will no longer pay its fair share of the formerly common overhead. Instead, both UPD and the Sheriff’s Office will have to separately pay for this type of overhead. The UPD board, on which I sit, has navigated these challenges and the result is just over a 6% increase in what Millcreek paid last year for policing. Fortunately, the Millcreek Council was able to budget for this increase without a need to raise property taxes. All of the property taxes Millcreek collects go to pay for policing by UPD, and this amount was augmented by the council to cover the increased costs caused by the loss of economies of scale using funds from the franchise taxes the city collects. Because the UPD increase was modest, because the city’s sales tax base has remained healthy, and because the council has exercised fiscal discipline, the council was able to fund some additional projects this coming year, including almost 1/3 more for pavement preserva- tion treatments on Millcreek secondary streets. In addition to streets, the council funded improvements to Scott Avenue (Ben Franklin), Canyon Rim and Fortuna parks and other miscellaneous projects. The city’s “Budget in Brief” can be viewed here: FY25 Budget in Brief.xlsx (millcreekut.gov) and the complete budget can be reviewed here: mill- creekut.gov/DocumentCenter/View/4397/FY25-Final-Budget Budgeting is always a balancing act for the council. With only so much revenue, we have to prioritize projects which are most needed, considering the emergent nature of the project, if any, the cost of deferring the project, the number of people who will use an improve- ment, balance improvements fairly across the whole city and similar factors. At the end of the day, your City Council is satisfied with the new budget and looks forward to many projects it will fund. We are also pleased to have ensured the continued strength of our police department following the challenging reorganization of the UPD. We will continue to share economies of scale with the 215,000 residents who reside in UPD communities and benefit from a more robust police department than Millcreek could afford on its own. Utah State University has again conducted the Utah Wellbeing Survey. This project helps track residents’ feelings about community wellbeing and issues. In 2024, Millcreek participated for a second time and although the number of residents taking the survey was not as high as we had hoped, there is some very interesting information in the results. 92% of respondents listed air quality as their number one concern with 85% concerned about water supply. A large majority of respondents felt that better public transit, more sidewalks, and protected bike lanes would enhance safety and acces- sibility. Recreation and nature-based activities including walking or bik- ing in your neighborhood or gardening at home along with recreating in parks are priorities for respondents. Connection with nature, family life, leisure time, living standards, mental health, physical health, and safety and security were all rated as highly important. Comparing wellbeing across Utah cities, Millcreek was well above the average overall personal wellbeing score and above the average overall community well- being score compared to the eight cities of the 1st & 2nd class that participated in the study. You can explore the survey results at usu.edu/utah-wellbeing-project/ Meet in-person with Mayor Jeff Silvestrini on Fridays from 2-4 PM for 15 minutes. Call [PHONE REDACTED] to schedule. MEET WITH THE MAYOR STAY UP TO DATE ON MILLCREEK SUBSCRIBE TO OUR WEEKLY ELECTRONIC NEWSLETTER FOR THE LATEST NEWS AND CITY MEETING AGENDAS: MILLCREEKUT.GOV/217/NEWSLETTERS Join us for City Council meetings every 2nd and 4th Monday at 7 PM. Work meeting times at millcreekut.gov Millcreek City Hall, 1330 E Chambers Ave Meetings are live streamed at millcreekut.gov MT. 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