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Millcreek announces the devel- opment of a Sidewalks and Trails Master Plan! The new master plan seeks to enhance connectivity, address mobility limitations, promote active lifestyles, and foster a sense of community pride. Mill- creek recently formed a technical advisory committee comprised of local government entities, private canal companies, mem- bers from each Community Council, and representatives from the Millcreek Plan- ning Commission and City Council. MILLCREEK WANTS YOUR FEEDBACK! Throughout the planning process resident feedback and insight will be sought through a series of pop-up events and community meetings, including an interactive survey allowing residents to pin their ideas to specific locations in Millcreek. We invite you to share your thoughts, concerns, and vision for our sidewalks and trails. Change can sometimes raise questions or concerns. Millcreek is committed to transparency and open communication. Updates and opportunities for dialogue will be provided to ensure that you are well informed and empowered to participate in the decision-making process. Stay tuned to our newsletter/website/social media for meeting schedule. For more information about the Mill- creek Sidewalks and Trails Master Plan, please contact Robert May at rmay@ millcreekut.gov or Fred Lutze at flutze@ millcreekut.gov. This year, members of the city council and I, working with our capable staff, have been successful in applying and lobbying for nearly $40 million in grant funding and con- gressional appropriations to enable Millcreek to update and improve our infrastructure. These funds are specific to the listed projects and cannot be moved or shifted for other uses. Some of the many of the things we have accomplished: TRANSPORTATION - $5.7 MILLION. In the past legislative session, we secured a state transportation appropriation of $1.2 million to enable Millcreek to continue to improve 2000 East, north of 3300 South to the Salt Lake City border. This is in ad- dition to the $3 million for this project we secured in a Transportation Improvement Project grant from the state through the Wasatch Front Regional Council last year. We also secured an additional $1.5 million for this project from the Surface Transpor- tation Program to reach the necessary total of $5.7 million to fully fund this project. We will now complete the necessary engi- neering and acquisition of any additional, required right-of-way to permit this work to hopefully be completed Fall 2025 to summer of 2026. This project will pipe the irrigation canal, rebuild the roadway, add bike lanes, and ensure ADA-compliant sidewalks on both sides of the street so that the north cont. on page 8: Grants L i f e' s Bett er O u t d o o r s ! MAYOR’S MESSAGE Working Hard for Infrastructure Grant Funding and Appropriations JEFF SILVESTRINI Milford and I were prepping our garden last weekend to make sure we get the most out of our watering and to protect the plant roots… which got me think- ing about protecting ourselves and our community this time of year. It’s so easy to get out of the habit of putting on sun- screen and making sure we’re hydrated when we’re coming out of a season of less outdoor activity. After a day of garden prep our muscles sure were tight (we won’t mention the tightness of my pants lately) so we did some stretches together. It was a good reminder to ease into more strenuous activities as the weather warms up and was a good reminder that I need to start seeing my trainer again. There are so many great gyms in Millcreek, large and small, plus all of the fun activities avail- able at Millcreek Common. We also need to protect our skin and bodies as the weather warms up. Make sure you make an appointment to see your dermatologist for a skin check, and put sunscreen on every day! Don’t forget to stay hydrated in our beautiful high desert. Maybe even buy a new water bottle from one of our great outdoor retailers. Don’t forget to decorate it with some cool stickers from the Public Market on the ground floor of Millcreek City Hall! And since mulching is the topic that got me thinking about these things, let’s not forget to protect our waterways by mak- ing sure green waste doesn’t end up in storm drains. Water that goes into storm drains goes directly into our waterways without treatment. Protect the marine life in those habitats by composting your green waste or putting it in the appropri- ate waste container. Have fun out there enjoying our beautiful city! XOXOXO, Millie Here’s Millie! MILLIE MILLCREEK MILLCREEK 1330 E Chambers Avenue Millcreek, UT 84106 PRESRT STD US POSTAGE PA I D PERMIT 7148 SLC, UT MORE ON pg 6 Help Decide How Best to Connect Millcreek Through Trails and Sidewalks 2 0 2 4 F U N F O R F R E E Millcreek, Connected by Nature I Volume: 8, Issue: 5 I June 2024 I millcreekUT.gov ---PAGE BREAK--- 2 M I L L C R E E K N E W S J U N E 2 0 2 4 The Millcreek Promise Program, in conjunction with high school coun- selors at Cottonwood, Olympus, and Skyline high schools, selected two students from each high school to be Millcreek Promise Scholars. In April, each student was given a Certificate of Recognition and a $1,000 scholarship for their exceptional scholastic work. COTTONWOOD HIGH SCHOOL: STEEVEN VALDIVA moved with his family to Millcreek four years ago and has enjoyed the calm and quiet neighborhood that has everything that he needs within a short distance. He has enjoyed learning to ice skate on Millcreek Common, celebrating several events in the area, as well as going to Millcreek Gardens. Steeven is an active member of our Mill- creek community, having organized and worked on several service projects, including helping translate for parent teacher conferences and running a trunk or treat activity. Steeven plans to study Civil Engineering with a minor in Nuclear Engineering. SAMANTHA VANCE is a life-long resident of Millcreek, and has many special memories connect- ed to the city. She has enjoyed growing up in the environment that Millcreek provides and says that it will “always hold a place in [her] heart.” Samantha is also a great volunteer in our community, including a project she led out to help older residents record their life stories to be passed down to their kids and grandkids. She heard stories of life during World War II, how people fell in love, and many more that are now preserved thanks to her efforts. Samantha plans to pursue a course of study in the medical field and hopes to ultimate- ly end up back in Millcreek. OLYMPUS HIGH SCHOOL: ALAN SALINAS-BARRERA says that the best thing about living in Millcreek is the people that live here. He loves that his neighbors recognize him and that they never fail to wave and say hello to him. He also enjoys Millcreek Common and the large sense of community that surrounds him. He remembers feeling shocked at the large crowd that gathered last summer on the 4th of July to watch the drone show on the Common, and the sense of pride in his community that seeing this brought to him. Alan has contributed to the community through school club service activities and plans to continue to serve as a Millcreek citizen in the future where he has the goal of one day becoming a homeowner in Millcreek. Alan plans on studying Engineering in aerospace. SARAH CUNDICK says that living in Millcreek has been a good fit for her and that Mill- creek’s focus on being “Connected by Nature” rings true to her. She has taken full advan- tage of our natural landscape, exploring the canyons and canoeing the Jordan River. She notes that through these adventures, she is able to connect to other people in a more genuine way. Sarah has been an active member of Millcreek ever since she heard of it becoming a city, from involving herself in community events to joining Youth Council and working for Millcreek Common, where she helped organize food drives, park clean- ups, and Secret Santas. Sarah plans to study Chemistry and Environmental Science, with the goal of pursuing a degree in law to work in Environmental Law. SKYLINE HIGH SCHOOL: ANHKHOA LE says that one of the best things about Millcreek is the thriving community and commonality of people who live here. He said that moving to Millcreek “changed the narrative for [him] that [his] neighbors were strangers,” and that they became people that welcomed him and his family with open arms. Anhkhoa has served in the community as a member of Youth Council, where he both served the community but also increased his level of civic participation. He has contributed to the community through helping run festivals, clean up parks, and helping plan the Skyline Super Reunion. Anhkhoa plans to study Finance with the goal of returning to Millcreek to consult with nonprofits and local businesses. ILENA DANG has for a long time been drawn to the idea of creating com- munity spaces that bring people together. That is why her favor- ite part of Millcreek is Millcreek Common and City Hall, which she says she recognizes as having fulfilled that ideal. She has enjoyed the friendships she has formed through using these spaces. Ilena has volunteered for the Learn- ing for Life after school program, where she implemented lesson plans and led discussions among children and youth that help them to be curious, creative, and take on leadership roles. Ilena plans to study Political Science and Public Policy, with the goal of working on state-level policy to enact and drive positive social change. WILLIAM PENN ELEMENTARY STUDENTS The second group recognized that evening were students from the after school program at William Penn Elementary. The Asian Association of Utah conducts a number of after school programs in Millcreek that help our students. An important one of their programs is being conducted this year at William Penn Elementary. Serving children in grades K-5, the program offers academic tutoring, enrichment activities, an after school snack, and Friday field trips. In conjunction with the program, Millcreek Promise, working with community volunteers, provided art supplies and art experiences. The kids' weaving projects will be displayed on the second floor of City Hall (1330 E Chambers Ave) in the gallery area through the next few months. Mayor Silvestrini thanked The Asian Associa- tion for supporting Millcreek children and for providing great after school support. We thank our young artists for making our City Hall beautiful. MILLCREEK PROMISES KEPT 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. U N I Q U E E V E N T A M E N I T I E S F O U N D N O W H E R E E L S E Millcreek Promise Scholars Awarded, Afterschool Artists Honored ---PAGE BREAK--- J U N E 2 0 2 4 M I L L C R E E K N E W S 3 Thursday, April 18th, Millcreek Promise Program hosted its third annual resource fair in partnership with Housing Connect. The fair took place at Bud Bailey apartment complex, a low-income apartment complex that is run by Housing Connect that hosts several refugee families and other residents in need. Local nonprofits and other groups tabled at the fair while Mill- creek Promise and other local busi- nesses provided crafts and activities for kids to enjoy. Food was provided as well as an opportunity drawing held, and several prize packages given away to this community. Kids enjoyed the magician and had fun with hula hoops while their parents had the opportunity to talk to experts about resources available to them. On Saturday, April 20th, Millcreek Common un- veiled a new art instal- lation in honor of Earth Day. The life-sized moose statue was made with 100% recycled and donated plastic and steel materials, keeping with this year’s international earth day theme, “Planet vs. Plastics." In the months prior to the event, several Millcreek businesses served as drop off locations for plastic bottles and materials to be collected. Additional plastic bottles were brought in by the Jordan River Commission. The materials were then transformed into the art by local artists Jesse Draper and Fyffe, with the help of local after school programs from James E. Moss and William Penn Elementary Schools, the Sunnyvale Center, Evergreen Jr. High, and Olympus High School who came out to help on the sculpture during two field trips, where they also learned about reduce, reuse, recycle. Thanks to donors who made the day great: Servpro and the Jordan River Commission. The event was made even better with a performance of roller skating butterflies, and an artist painting the moose on the city dumpster. Inside City Hall, kids enjoyed going into the Pollinator Palooza tent and interact- ing with real butterflies. It is June in Millcreek, gardens are beginning to produce, and surplus produce from Millcreek gardeners is being collected across the City! If you have more garden vegetables, fruit, or herbs than you can use, please consider contributing that produce to the Millcreek collection site nearest to your home this sum- mer. Produce is collected weekly on either Monday or Wednesday and is then taken on Tuesday and Thursday to four terrific Millcreek organizations which distribute it to their clients. Recipients of the donated produce are folks who lack garden space to raise their own fresh food, or who lack time or money to access fresh produce elsewhere. We all feel better when we eat “fresh,” and most gardeners hate to see the fruits (and vegetables!) of their labor go to waste. Join us in contributing produce you grow but cannot consume yourself. Share the bounty, and build our community, and reduce food waste. Thanks to Millcreek residents willing to host a collection site, Waste Less Solutions for picking up and delivering produce every week, and participating community agen- cies willing to distribute the produce to their clientele. To identify the Millcreek collection site closest to your home, as well as the schedule for that site, please email your address to: [EMAIL REDACTED]. We will reply with information that will let you be a part of sharing the harvest this summer. Coffee With A Cop is on a mission to break down the barriers between police of- ficers and the citizens they serve. Sitting with a cop for a conversation in a safe and equal setting allows community members to see our officers as regular people like them, and provides an opportunity to ask questions, voice concerns, offer sugges- tions, and maybe even thank them for their service. Millcreek Coffee Roasters has generously offered to provide one free regular coffee per participant, as well as 25% off of speciality drinks. Come and have a cup of coffee with a cop. Our officers are eager to meet you. For more information go to coffeewithacop.com. A Magical Resource Fair Connecting to Nature on Earth Day at Millcreek Common Reminder to Millcreek Gardeners ---PAGE BREAK--- 4 M I L L C R E E K N E W S J U N E 2 0 2 4 Millcreek Co June Events At A Glance 6.12-15 CHACO ROVING BUS TOUR The Chaco Tour Bus is making a special stop at Millcreek Common. Come customize and/ or repair your Chaco sandals. 6.21-22 VENTURE OUT! FESTIVAL & WORLD REFUGEE CELEBRATION Both days are at Big Cottonwood Park Festival: 6.21, 6pm-Movie at Dusk, Elemental (PG) World Refugee Day Celebration: 6.22, 11am-4pm 6.15 A BIG GAY CARWASH & MILLCREEK PRIDE SKATE DAY 12pm-10pm, Millcreek Common Proceeds from the carwash benefit the Utah AIDS Foundation. Enjoy skating and a special Pride Market. COME TO 1354 E Chambers Ave., Millcreek LEARN MORE AT millcreekcommon.org @millcreekcommon 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! EXPLORE MORE! Visit millcreekcommon.org for more event details. VENTURE OUT! FESTIVAL 6.14 6pm-Movie at Dusk Eastwood Elementary Monsters Inc. CELEBRATE JUNETEENTH! 6.16 Juneteenth Day Party by Our Sundays 10am-4pm, Millcreek Common - Grandview Join Our Sundays SLC for a lively brunch featuring a live DJ, delicious food, fellowship, and celebration! More info at Juneteenth Freedom Day Celebration 6-10pm, Millcreek Common Experience live performances, spoken word contests, kids' activities, market and art space, food trucks, prizes, giveaways, and more! UTAH PARENT CENTER’S FAMILY FESTIVAL 6.28 5pm-9pm, Millcreek Common All Abilities Welcome! 6.28 VENTURE OUT! FESTIVAL 6pm-Movie at Dusk Evergreen Park Barbie (PG-13) INDEPENDENCE DAY EVE: BIG AIR SHOW 7.3 6-10pm, Millcreek Common Drone Show, Flying Aces, Lucha Libre Utah, Games, Food, Beer Garden. Tickets online at MillcreekCommon.org VENTURE OUT! FESTIVAL 6.7 6pm-Movie at Dusk Canyon Rim Park Wonka (PG) I N D E P E N D A N C E D A Y E V E ---PAGE BREAK--- Friday Night Market Now through 6/28 5pm – 9pm Inspired by Night Markets in Asia. Spend your evenings strolling, shopping, and savoring a variety of global food flavors, arts, and crafts on Millcreek Common Plaza. Food Truck Thursdays 5pm – 8pm The Valley’s best food trucks are serving culinary delights at Millcreek Common every Thursday evening. J U N E 2 0 2 4 M I L L C R E E K N E W S 5 mmunity Life New Americans International Market Now through 6/23 Open Daily 11 AM – 9 PM Celebrate food and handicrafts from across the globe made by New Americans in Utah. New Americans are immigrants, refugees, and resettled individuals living in our state. 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 event series AT MILLCREEK COMMON June FOOD TRUCK THURSDAYS 5-8pm The Valley’s best food trucks are serving culinary delights at Millcreek Common every Thursday evening. THE BAZAAR AT MILLCREEK COMMON Sundays, 11am-4pm A flea market experience! Shop local vendors of vintage, art, and handmade crafts. June 2, 9, 23 & 30, No Bazaar on 6/16 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. 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. PLAYTIVITIES Weekdays (Mon – Fri), 12-2pm Orange Gazebos—near Splash Pad Free arts and crafts for creative kids, 13 and under. Follow @millcreekcommon to learn more. DANCE FITNESS CLASSES WITH GONZALEZ Saturdays, 8:30-9:30am 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. FRIDAY NIGHT MARKET 5-9pm Now until 6/28 Inspired by Night Markets in Asia. We invite you to spend your evenings strolling, shopping, and savoring at Millcreek Common Plaza -global food flavors, arts, crafts. DJ SKATE NIGHTS Fridays and Saturdays, 7-10pm Spin your skate wheels while our DJs spin your favorite tunes. All summer long. 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 VOLUNTEER FOR FUN AND PERKS You are wanted and needed as ambassadors of fun and community. Apply at MillcreekCommon.org to be a volunteer. ---PAGE BREAK--- 6 M I L L C R E E K N E W S J U N E 2 0 2 4 Venture outside with us and enjoy one of the many community activi- ties we have planned. Venture Out! events bring friends, neighbors, and families together. It’s an opportunity to connect and recreate outside, together. We look forward to seeing you this summer in Millcreek. Learn more at VentureOut.org, @VentureOutUtah Life’s Better Outdoors! Th a n k Y ou S ponso r s ! P R E S E N T I N G G O L D S I L V E R B R O N Z E I N D I S P E N S A B L E P A R T N E R S Boy Scouts of America, Crossroads of the West Council Canyon Rim Citizens Association East Mill Creek Community Council Food Truck League Millcreek Arts Council Millcreek Business Council Millcreek Community Council Millcreek Community Theater East Mill Creek Lions Club Millcreek Promise Program Millcreek Youth Council Mt. Olympus Community Council Unified Fire Authority Unified Police Department Utah Department of Workforce Services Went to Market W.O.W. Car Community & Friends What Venturing Out Looks Like For This Summer And Beyond: JUN: FRIDAY FESTIVALS & TWILIGHT MARKET Festivals begin at 6:00 pm with live music, entertainment, public market, food trucks, fun activities, and a movie on the big screen at dusk. JUL: FRIDAY TWILIGHT MARKET & MOVIE Beginning at 6:00 pm, enjoy a beautiful park, public market, food trucks, Beat Bus DJ, and end the night with a movie on the big screen at dusk. AUG: NIGHT OUT AGAINST CRIME Ogle beautiful and interesting cars as well as learn what our police are doing to reduce crime and how you can help. Fun music and food too. AUG-SEP: CAMP TRACY Camp overnight or play for a day at the historic Boy Scout camp located just 10-minutes up beautiful Millcreek Canyon. Registration required. OCT: MILLFREAKS A Halloween entertainment tour through Millcreek’s four commmunity council areas. Registration is required. 2 0 2 4 F U N F O R F R E E L i f e ' s B etter O u t d o o r s ! Come Venture ---PAGE BREAK--- J U N E 2 0 2 4 M I L L C R E E K N E W S 7 EAT SHOP PLAY F ri d ay F es ti va l & Tw ili gh t M ar k et WATCH Wonka, 2023 (PG) LISTEN & DANCE Utah quartet The Mellons is breaking out with a whimsical concoction of full-bodied melodies, tender harmonies, and maximalist production. PLAY • Magician • Candy Cannon • Golden Tickets for Prizes • Good egg? Or bad egg? …The dunk tank decides • Loompaland Drum Circle • Petting Zoo and Pony Rides • Oompa Loompa Dance Party • Bubble Gum Blowing Contest • Games and More UTAH PUBLIC EMPLOYEE ASSOCIATION CANYON RIM PARK 2900 EAST 3100 SOUTH 6.7 6 pm–twilight SHOP WATCH Monster’s Inc. LISTEN & DANCE Herban Empire’s smooth reggae combined with solid guitar and vocal harmonies give them a unique and refreshing sound that will surely please. PLAY • Run! CLAS Ropes Course • Monster Drumming • Become a Scary Monster! • Fear Factory Bus • Monster Ball • Gaga Pit • Jack-n-the-Box Jump Scares • Monster Cake Walk • Yeti Ice Blocking • Monster Mash Smash Dance • Capture Your Screams Contest • Kids Joke Contest with Comedian Spencer Kalander. Kiddos, bring your best jokes! UTAH PUBLIC EMPLOYEE ASSOCIATION SHOP EASTWOOD ELEMENTARY 3305 S WASATCH BLVD. 6.14 6 pm–twilight e Out With Us! V E N T U R E O U T ! G O L D S P O N S O R S : ---PAGE BREAK--- 8 M I L L C R E E K N E W S J U N E 2 0 2 4 WATCH Elemental (PG) LISTEN & DANCE Jambo Africa, a local, cultural group of Heartbeat Burundi drummers have performed since 2009. The group's impressive drum-line performance spreads a message of peace and cultural awareness. UPDATES Instagram @utah.refugee.center Facebook @UTRefugee LISTEN & DANCE Senxao, the vibrant Latin party band, is a musical sensation that brings fiery and infectious energy of Latin America to every stage it graces with its amazing performers. At dusk, experience the sights and sounds of Water Drummers and Fire Dancers. Explore diverse cultures, food, stories, dance, and art from countries where our new neighbors come from. This is a 2-day FREE festival and EVERYONE is invited! World Refugee Day was first celebrated in Utah on June 20, 2001. The event celebrates refugees’ contributions and seeks to build empathy, understanding for their plight and their resilience to build a brighter future for all. PLAY SATURDAY ONLY: • Soccer Tournament and Clinics • Volleyball Tournament • Health & Wellness Fair • Prizes & Giveaways PLAY FRIDAY & SATURDAY: • Multi-Cultural Performances • Global Market • Around The World Booths Led By Refugee Organizations • Storytelling Workshops With Their Story Is Our Story • Goat Village • Food Fair With Ethnic Food Prepared By - Spice Kitchen Incubator - The Food Truck League • Arts & Crafts • Giant Water Slide • Field Games • Games • UPD Ice Cream Truck (Free Creamies) FUN FOR KIDS! FRIDAY ONLY: • Ice Blocking on the Giant Hill • Face Painting • Balloon Artist • Drum Circle • LED Water Drummers & Fire Dancers • Movie 6.22 Saturday 11am-4pm BIG COTTONWOOD PARK 4300 S 1300 E 6.21 Friday 6 pm–twilight REFUGEE 20 th An nu al W O R L D DAY 2024 F ri d ay F es ti va l & Tw ili gh t M ar k et The internet knows no limits when it comes to medical advice. But how can you tell fact from fiction? Our experts will take the time to talk through your and determine the best next steps. Connect with our nurses any time of day for quick, convenient and free expert care advice and support.* SKIP THE SEARCH BAR. Call Consult-A-Nurse. (435) 900-7827 (435) 900-7827 * Translation services are available for all languages, including Spanish. MOUNTAIN STAR St. Mark's Hospital stmarkshospital.com/consultanurse Our ERs are open 24/7 When emergencies hit close to home, we’re here for you. Find an ER near you at stmarksER.com Hey Salt Lake Valley, Quantum Fiber internet is here! 4 Life's bette V E N T U R E O U T ! G O L D S P O N S O R S : ---PAGE BREAK--- J U N E 2 0 2 4 M I L L C R E E K N E W S 9 PLAY • Wear Your Barbie Best! Think Pink • Meet Barbie’s Majestic Friesian Horse • Archery - Never Looked Better • See the Skate Loop Legends from Millcreek Common • Jump in the Mojo Dojo Casa House • Beep-Beep…See Barbie’s Mini Car • Get Strong on the Climbing Wall • Ken’s Beach Noodle Battles • Amazing Aerialists • Fashion Fun • Face Painting • Balloon Artist WATCH Barbie (PG-13) LISTEN & DANCE Dreamhouse is the ultimate Barbie Band featuring a powerful female lineup and one dynamic dude drummer who is more than Kenough. Playing pop tunes and party band anthems that keep you dancing. SHOP UTAH PUBLIC EMPLOYEE ASSOCIATION EVERGREEN PARK 2266 E EVERGREEN AVE 6.28 6 pm–twilight Camp Tracy Adventure Weekends Reservations for campsites and cabins online at VentureOut.org Venture out this summer and camp overnight at Camp Tracy in Millcreek Canyon. The camp was established by the Boy Scouts in 1918. It’s a beautiful location and offers guests a quintessential camp experience. Days are action-packed with unique adventures, demos, and hands-on activities. Weekend Dates: July 26-28 Aug 9-11 Aug 30-Sept 2 Day passes will be available again this year on selected dates. Sign Up for Summer Camp at Millcreek Common Register online at millcreekcommon.org Campers will enjoy roller skating, climbing wall instruction, and other activities on the Plaza at Millcreek Common. Activities are led by Millcreek’s recreation manag- ers who are specially trained in their respec- tive fields. Two Age Groups: 5-8 & 9-13 Weekly Fee: $185 Times: Mon–Fri, 9:00 AM–12:00 PM (Early drop off available starting at 8:30 AM) Sessions: June: 3-7, 10-14, 17-21, 24-28 July: 8-12, 15-19, 29-Aug 2 S I G N U P AT MILLCREEK COMMON r outdoors! MILLCREEK ARTS FEST 2024 @ BALDWIN RADIO FACTORY SAVE THE DATE AUGUST 17, 2024 Thanks to our sponsors www.millcreekartscouncil.org ---PAGE BREAK--- 10 M I L L C R E E K N E W S J U N E 2 0 2 4 During the month of March 2024, Sgt. Wilberger not only attended to his regular duties as a patrol sergeant but continually went above and beyond. In the absence of the graveyard sergeant on the cover graveyard shift, Sgt. Wilberger, with no hesitation moved from his normal Tuesday-Friday shift to the graveyard cover shift which entails 13-14 hours shifts over the weekend. After willingly changing his shift for the good of the department, Sgt. Wilberger again changed shifts to a “hybrid” shift to provide supervi- sion to not only the cover graveyard shift, but the after- noon shift and the traditional graveyard shift as well. Further, during the month Sgt. Wilberger has not only changed his schedule and hours for the betterment of the precinct, but handled scheduling, timecards, training, and vacation requests and staffing issues for not only his shift, but for other sergeants shifts while those sergeants were on vacation. Sgt. Wilberger leads by example and sets a very high standard for the officers under his watch. He is very attentive to his officer’s needs, the needs of the pub- lic and the needs of the UPD. For his professional- ism, attention to detail and willingness to sacrifice what’s best for him, for what is best for everyone, Sgt. Scott Wilberger is the Millcreek Precinct March Officer of the Month. The Skyline High Rebuild Project is moving along according to schedule. Here are some updates on the prog- ress as of March 2024. ■High ceiling in Cafeteria painted ■Exterior glass complete at Main Entrance ■Metal "wood-looking" soffits near completion in Cafeteria ■Storefront glass frames installed at Media Center ■Interior glass in classroom groups started ■Carpet and electrical trim started in Level 2 general classrooms ■Cabinet installation ongoing in Level 3 Science classrooms ■Painting on Level 2 near completion ■Main Corridor tile complete on Levels 2 and 3 ■Tile at the Smoothie Bar complete ■Plumbing fixtures set in Administration Suite bathrooms You can view a video of a building tour or look at updates on the Granite School District website at gsdfuture.org/ category/project-updates/skyline/#. Skyline High School Update OFFICER SCOTT WILBERGER 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 M&M INSURANCE 1635 E 3300 S M&M Insurance is an Allstate Insurance Agency, locally owned and operated by Miles and Melissa Hunsaker who acquired the agency from a family friend in 2021. The agency was started from scratch by Lisa Eshleman 38 years ago and has been operating out of the same, quaint house in Millcreek since 1985. Our office has 4 other employees who are all licensed and here to make buying insurance a customized and seamless experience. We specialize in personal (Home, Auto, Umbrella, etc.), Business and Life insurance, but are here as a resource for all your insurance questions. SECOND SUMMIT HARD CIDER CO. 4010 S Main Second Summit Hard Cider is a full bar with a large taproom and an expansive outdoor patio! Our focus is building connections and community by promoting active social engagement and adventure paired with onsite brewing of innovative ciders along with an array of alternative drinks and food options. Enjoy the energy of our outdoor patio with 4 pickleball courts, cornhole boards, ping pong and plenty of seating for large group get-togethers. If you are looking to relax, our taproom hosts a variety of activities including bingo, trivia, jam nights, crafts, as well as games and puzzles. Second Summit is the place where friends become family, and where family becomes community. SO CUPCAKE 4002 S Highland Dr My daughter Celina, who lives with cerebral palsy, is full of life, love, laughter, and an exquisite appetite. She was granted a wish from the Make-a-Wish Foundation in the summer of 2007 to fly to New York City and taste the best the city had to offer. As a family, we had a life changing trip. The spark of So Cupcake was ignited! Upon returning home, we began to create our own delicious cupcake recipes that soon became the foundation of So Cupcake. In February 2008, we opened So Cupcake in honor of Celina. So Cupcake is a walk-in bakery that also provides catering for all kinds of occasions, special order cakes, and a place to host special events. M&M INSURANCE BUSINESS OF THE MONTH AWARD SPONSORED BY BUSINESSES OF THE MONTH APR MAY JUN Free Skate Pass for First 50 Folks. Thanks Granite Credit Union! 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 ---PAGE BREAK--- J U N E 2 0 2 4 M I L L C R E E K N E W S 11 It is the time of year when resi- dents consider landscaping proj- ects that may include deliveries of dirt, rocks, or sod. We know that for many the easiest way is to place sup- plies in the road in front of their homes. This can cause many problems, not only for the safety of drivers along the street but for the homeowner who ends up with a stop work order for not applying for a permit. The city requires an encroachment per- mit any time anything is placed in the city right of way. If possible, supplies should be placed on a driveway or an area on the property but if the right of way must be used it is important to contact the city to discuss whether a permit is required. It is also extremely important to consid- er safety concerns. A pile of dirt, gravel, or sod can become invisible at night to drivers and has been known to cause ac- cidents. The city does not allow anything to be placed on the road overnight due to these concerns. An encroachment permit is required in most instances where all city requirements are outlined, and charges are based on the length of time needed. Reflective cones or other markings should be placed to alert drivers to the hazard and it is important to clear everything from the street as quickly as possible. During the winter months, from Octo- ber 15th to April 15th, no encroachment permits are issued, and nothing can be placed in the road to allow for snowplow- ing operations. Another important consideration is storm drains. Debris or mud cannot be al- lowed to get into city storm drains. These drains flow directly into our waterways and must be kept clear and clean. If anything is being placed near a storm drain, the drain must be covered, or a baffle must be placed to not allow debris to enter the storm drain. If you are planning a project that re- quires use of the roadway and are unsure of how to proceed, contact the city Public Works department at [PHONE REDACTED]. Let's keep our roads clear and safe. Salt Lake City Department of Public Utilities is proposing its annual budget for approval by the Salt Lake City Council for Fiscal Year 2024- 2025. Most residents of Millcreek receive water from As part of the pro- posed budget, is recommend- ing increasing water rates. The proposed water rates include a 4% increase based on water usage and a rate stabilization fee. In recent years, has expe- rienced revenue losses resulting from decreased water use, and inflationary pressures affecting the costs to repair or replace aging infrastructure. For more information about proposed budget and rate increases, please visit: www.slc.gov/utilities/ finance/2024-2025-budget/. To share your feedback about this year’s proposed budget and water rate increases, send an email to [EMAIL REDACTED] or call Customer Service team at [PHONE REDACTED]. Millcreek residents are also invited to participate in the Salt Lake City Council budget hearing on June 4, 2024. Visit ti- for details about how to attend. Please Keep City Roads Clear Offer Your Input On Water I believe government closest to the people is govern- ment at its best. The work your local governments do are very practical and pragmatic, like filling pot- holes and caring for senior citizens. I have served on the Salt Lake County Council for 3 years and repre- sent the County at-large and this year is my 27th year as an elected official. It always amazes me how integrated county govern- ment is in our day-to-day lives. I serve on the Board, which manages much of Salt Lake County’s garbage removal and Salt Lake County oversees landfill management. Salt Lake County works closely with the Jordan Valley and Central Utah Water Con- servation Districts, which brings fresh clean water to your town. We provide contracted services, such as snow removal and road repair to many local com- munities. We also support programs that make life better for those who are struggling or just looking to enrich their lives. Examples include Youth Services, Homeless Services, programs supporting new moth- ers, supporting the arts, recreation, trails, and parks. Public safety and criminal prosecution make up the bulk of the Salt Lake County Budget. These offices are dedicated to keeping our communities safe and justice served. As Salt Lake County is required to balance their bud- get annually, I have been impressed as a taxpayer by how well our County’s revenues have been man- aged by those maintaining our community assets. The County oversees hundreds of buildings and fa- cilities, several parks, programs, and grants. As your County Councilmember, the budget is foremost on my mind all year long. I am actively looking for ways to streamline or improve any expense to make sure we’re all getting the most from our tax dollars. I invite you to join our weekly Salt Lake County Coun- cil Meetings on Tuesday afternoons via Facebook or live at the Salt Lake County Government Center, 2001 South State Street, Suite N2-800. Agendas and exact start times can be found on our website at slco.org/council/agendas-minutes/. I am grateful for Millcreek City and the work they put into being an excellent community. I look forward to continuing to work with its officials and residents. Laurie Stringham Salt Lake County Council Chair [EMAIL REDACTED] I (385) 468-7451 CampTracy FoodTrucks Movies PublicMarket Swim ClimbingWall Hike Music RollerSkate VentureOut I'm so excited for summer that I made a list of all the things I want to do and hid them in a word search! Can you find them? Milo Find Fun Stuff to Do! POLICY MAKER FORUM Each month, Millcreek invites a local official to share their thoughts and concerns. $ ? M i l o ’ s K i d C o r n e r A P L AC E TO P L AY LAURIE STRINGHAM SALT LAKE COUNTY COUNCIL CHAIR ---PAGE BREAK--- 12 M I L L C R E E K N E W S J U N E 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 half of 2000 East matches the project currently underway to the south of 3300 South. TRAILS - $12 MILLION. Millcreek is slated to receive $10 million from the Utah Department of Transportation Trails Division to complete the first phase of a shared multi-use path for bikes and pedestrians along 3900 South from the Jordan River to West Temple. This funding has been recommended to the Transportation Commission and and we will soon know if that appropriation has been finalized. UDOT has also committed $2 million in funds from the Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP). We have asked Congress for an additional $5 million in Congressionally Directed Spending to complete more of this project. This project is a partnership with our neighbors in South Salt Lake and Holladay and will connect into improvements planned by Taylorsville and West Valley, west of the Jordan River. Eventually there will be a protected, shared-use path (bike lanes east of 2300 East) from westside I-215 to eastside I-215. 3900/4100 South is one of the rare major east-west routes in the valley which is not complicated by an I-15 interchange, mak- ing it an ideal route for bicycle commuters and a great way to get to the Jordan River Trail or the Canyons. BIKE/PEDESTRIAN PATHS - $4.5 MILLION. We received $4.5 million from the Regional Trans- portation Choice Fund, administered by Salt Lake County, to construct a shared-use path on Wasatch Boulevard for bikes and pedestri- ans. This will run from 3800 South to the city’s southern border with Holladay, making it a safer route for pedestrians and bicyclists. Holladay received funding for improved bike lanes on its section of Wasatch Boulevard south of 5400 South, so a major section of this frequently used bikeway will be safer from 3800 to 6200 South. FLOODING - $18.2 MILLION. Great news for our Mount Olympus neighborhood and for the prospect of rebuilding UFA Station 112 on Ju- piter Drive. Because the creek in Neffs Canyon floods from time to time, FEMA has designated large areas of Olympus Cove as part of a flood plain, i.e., at high risk of flooding (particularly debris flow or “mudslide”). FEMA’s expansion of the flood plain a few years ago has prevented Station 112 from being rebuilt and has bur- dened hundreds of residents with limitations upon remodeling, rebuilding, and refinancing their homes. The flood plain designation has required many Olympus Cove residents to pay, collectively, tens of millions in federal flood insurance premiums. To solve the flooding issues, the city ap- plied for a FEMA Flood Mitigation Assistance Grant to build a debris retention structure in Neffs Canyon and underground water convey- ance infrastructure from the canyon to Mill Creek. FEMA denied the application, but the city appealed. We recently won that appeal. That means the city will receive a grant in the amount of $15,788,250 for the project, which will make the neighborhood safer in the event of a catastrophic debris flow, allow us to rebuild UFA Station 112, and relieve the residents of the construction and financial burdens created by the flood plain designation. The FEMA grant will be augmented by a $2.4 million Congressionally Directed Spending appropriation that was passed in Congress this spring with the budget bill. That is a total of $18,188,250 we have raised for this project. The city will still need to scrape up $5.7 million for the required 25% federal match and we are hard at work on that. SIDEWALKS - $376,000. We received $376,000 in grant funding to improve pedestrian safety near the intersection of 2700 East near Upland Dr. We will install crosswalk and sidewalk im- provements there to make the walking route for kids attending Upland Terrace Elementary and Wasatch Jr. High schools safer. That’s a total nearly $40 million in grants and appropriations for transportation and infra- structure improvements in less than a year for our city. We are proud that our hard work is paying off for Millcreek residents. It makes all our meetings and trips to the state Capitol and Washington D.C. worth the effort. Thanks also to our U.S. Representatives and Senators as well as to our state and county legislators who have supported Millcreek and helped us make these future improvements possible. *Much of the transportation funding is generated from gas taxes already allocated to improve infra- structure that would have been spent elsewhere had Millcreek not been the successful applicant. Most of us love green grass. Besides using lots of water, one of the most common ways to get it is using fertil- izer. When used correctly it can be a great tool, to keep grass healthy. But, when levels of these nutrients become too high, due to excess fertilizing or waste entering streams, they can have detrimental effects on water quality and stream ecosystems. Nutrient enrichment is a big problem in streams, ponds, rivers and lakes. Eutrophication is a vicious chain reaction: 1. Extra nitrogen and phosphorus expedites the growth of phytoplank- ton and algae growth in a water body, known as an algae “bloom” 2. The “bloom” overtakes other natural plant spe- cies and interferes with fish and micro-organism habitats 3. The “bloom” can accelerate the growth of invasive species and reduce biodiversity. The “bloom” uses the tempo- rarily available nutrients and then dies off 4. The dead algae sinks to the bottom of water bodies and undergoes decom- position 5. Bacteria in decomposition converts the previously used nutrients into inor- ganic forms, which are toxic to humans, fish, and wildlife 6. Decomposition also use great amounts of dissolved oxygen, which in turn, suffocates and kills fish and organ- isms in water bodies 7. Decomposition clouds water and can induce a foul smelling odor. Substantial human additions to nitrogen and phosphorus levels in water bodies can turn once-vibrant ecosystems into toxic dead zones. Consider the potential and lasting effects when fertilizing your lawn or gar- den. Also consider using native plants, which require minimal amounts of artifi- cial fertilizer and water. MT. 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