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The leaves are turning, the air is crisp, and for Milford and me that can only mean one thing! TIME TO MAKE CARA- MEL POPCORN! We love it soft, salty and sweet. I came across the perfect recipe over 10 years ago and haven't looked back. I have made some small adjustments to the original recipe. Ingredients: • 3 regular-sized bags of microwave (salted) popcorn popped (MAKE SURE TO REMOVE UN-POPPED KERNELS) • 1 cup (two sticks) salted butter • 2 1/2 cups of dark brown sugar • 1 cup light corn syrup • 14 oz sweetened condensed milk • 1 t. vanilla extract • ¼ t. salt Instructions: • Line 2-3 large sheet pans with wax paper and top with popped popcorn (this is a good opportunity to pick out those stray un-popped kernels) • Combine the butter, salt, brown sugar, and corn syrup in a large sauce- pan over medium heat. Stir in a figure eight until butter is melted and mixture is combined. Increase the heat to medium high and bring to a boil. Once boiling, reduce heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring constantly. The mixture should turn a darker color. • Remove from the heat and add the sweetened condensed milk, and vanilla extract. Stir until smooth. Pour over the popcorn that is arranged on the sheet pans and coat the popcorn. • Let it cool for a minute after the popcorn is coated. • ENJOY! If you don’t want to use microwave popcorn, you can pop it in another way (and add a little extra salt to the cara- mel mixture). This simple recipe takes about 20 minutes from start to finish. If you want to check the original recipe go to completelydelicious.com. Happy Autumn! XOXO Millie Here’s Millie! MILLIE MILLCREEK MILLCREEK 3330 S 1300 E Millcreek, UT 84106 tranger things have definitely occurred in 2020, but on Saturday, October 24, Venture Out will once again present Millfreaks. This year, it’s a party in your car with amazing twists and turns. This new community tour experience offers exciting entertainment packed into one incredible night out. PRESRT STD US POSTAGE PA I D PERMIT 7148 SLC, UT haul it to the city-sponsored collection site at 3800 S. Wasatch Blvd. Hundreds of people participated. Most were from Millcreek, but we had amazing volun- teers from Wasatch County and Payson, Utah, who came to help us too. The line of trucks and trailers delivering waste stretched nearly a mile down Upland Dr. leading to the collection site for most of the day. Many of us unloaded other resi- dents’ trucks and trailers throughout the day, building a mountain of downed limbs and trunks at the salt pile location, while others drove back and forth to bring us several more loads. The operation con- tinued at a smaller scale on Sunday and throughout the following week. The opera- tion of the collection site was a partnership between Millcreek See Mayor Pg 12 See MillFreaks Pg 2 What a year 2020 has been so far! A pandemic, an earthquake, civil unrest next door, a hurricane--I even had a forest fire across the street from my house this past summer. Before the biblical frogs and lo- custs arrive--can we please be spared the boils and the lice--I’d like to share a few thoughts about the resiliency and coopera- tion we saw in our Millcreek community and in our outstanding city staff. Right after the windstorm, on Satur- day, September 12, groups of volunteers from across our city gathered to help their neighbors clear green waste debris and MAYOR’S MESSAGE Millcreek Resiliency JEFF SILVESTRINI Millcreek Community Council 2020 Elections INSTRUCTIONS AND CANDIDATES BEGIN ON PAGE 5 DON'T MISS OUT ON THE ULTIMATE TRICK & TREAT EXPERIENCE MillFreaks 2020 Millcreek, Connected by Nature I Volume: 4 Issue: 5 I October 2020 I millcreek.us ---PAGE BREAK--- 2 MILLCREEK NEWS This unique event features acclaimed musical comedians Marcus & Guy. The antics of Marcus Hardy (NBC’s Last Comic Standing) and Guy Seidel (World Series of Comedy) will bring your Halloween joy to an “Eleven”. This duo will be your Millfreaks hosts and will provide entertainment the whole family enjoys. HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE: First ever Honk-A-Long Themed Drive-in Shows (In secret Millcreek locations) Community scavenger hunt connects you to fun Millcreek sites and playful businesses Comedy Music Dance Car-A-Oke Trivia, Games, and Contests Treats-Trick, Treats-Tricks, Treats and more Tricks This is a free and physically distanced event that is socially fun. Only pre-registrants will receive event details so they can participate in the fun. We have fantastic plans, but absolutely need to know how many people/ cars to expect. We need to make sure we have plenty of treats and tricks for all. REGISTER AT VENTUREOUT. ORG BY OCTOBER 10TH TO PARTICIPATE. If you are a business who wants to participate in this fun and safe event, please email [EMAIL REDACTED] as soon as possible. DON'T MISS OUT ON THE ULTIMATE FREAK'N FUN TRICK & TREAT EXPERIENCE! MillFreaks 2020 From Millfreaks Pg 1 Before we dive into the details of tree planting, lets give a big shout-out to the many Millcreek citizens who rose to the occasion during the windstorm on September 7th and 8th. So many stories of neighbors helping neighbors. Some lent generators; some ran power cords to those without power; some brought coolers or stored food from neighbors whose fridges and freez- ers weren't working; some made and gave meals to those in need; some loaned lights or camp stoves; some cut and removed trees and cleaned up their property as well as others; some hauled off debris to the dump or city drop off. And nearly everyone showed resil- iency in managing the difficulties this storm presented. It is the citizens of Millcreek that make our city great. Because the windstorm damaged or took out so many trees, we anticipate that many will be re-planting or wonder- ing how best to keep healthy the trees that remain. Jordan Valley Conservancy District’s Garden Park has an expansive list of trees that are best suited for the climate along the Wasatch Front. They also have Ready-Made Plans if you’re thinking of a full landscape makeover, or even a simple park strip design. And they have recom- mendations for how to care for your exsisting trees, espe- cially when so many are stressed from our long drought and become easy prey to insects. Here are some of the trees they suggest planting in your yard: • Pinyon Pine (Pinus edulis) • Bigtooth Maple (Acer grandidentatum) • White Fir (Abies concolor) • Gambel Oak (Quercus gambelii) • Curl-leaf Mountain Mahogany (Cercocarpus ledifolius) Another excellent tree resource is Tree Utah. Here is their list: • Common Hackberry (Celtis occidentalis) • Bur Oak (Quercus macrocarpa) • Rocky Mountain Juniper (Juniperus scopulorum) • Gingko (Gingko biloba) • Netleaf Hackberry (Celtis reticulata) • Tulip Tree (Liriodendren tulipfera) • Lacebark Elm (Ulmus parvifolia) • Cockspur Hawthorn (Crataegus crus-galli) • Mimosa (Albizia julibrissin) • Japanese Black Pine (Pinus thunbergii) • Ponderosa Pine (Pinus ponderosa) • Swamp White Oak (Quercus bicolor) • Kentucky Coffeetree (Gymnocladus dioicus) • Corneliancherry Dogwood (Cornus mas) • European Beech (Fagus sylvatica) • Atlas Cedar (Cedrus atlantica) • American Linden (Tilia americana) If you are considering planting trees in the park strip or near the driveway be careful to plant a variety that does not have spreading roots that can cause heaving or damage. Ad- ditionally, as we saw during the windstorm, trees with roots that tend to spread out rather than down can cause severe damage to the sidewalk and driveway if uprooted. Medium to large species of trees can also interfere with visibility and power lines when planted in the park strip. However, if planting a tree in these locations is part of your landscaping plan, visit Salt Lake City’s Urban Forestry website at slc. gov/parks/urban-forestry for some tree suggestions that may be better suited to these locations. It is also important to re- member height limits on corners or within 10’ of driveways where shrubs or trees should be under 3’ to allow drivers to be able to have a clear view. 2020 Stays On Brand With Crazy Wild Winds EXPERTS SUGGEST WHAT TREES TO PLANT ALONG THE WASATCH FRONT Millcreek Valley View Neighborhood post windstorm clean up. 9/8/20 ---PAGE BREAK--- 3 MILLCREEK NEWS WHO PROVIDES SNOWPLOWING SERVICES IN MILLCREEK? Millcreek contracts with Salt Lake County Operations for snowplowing services, resi- dents should see the same high-quality service that has been provided in the past. IN WHAT ORDER ARE ROADWAYS CLEARED? The first priority of the City is to have major arterial streets passable as soon as possible after a snowstorm. Major arterial streets are considered to be the minimum network which must be kept open to provide a transportation system connecting hospitals, fire stations, police stations, and emergency medical services. Secondary priorities are minor arterial streets and those streets serving public schools and selected hot spots such as steep hills. Collector and neighborhood streets are cleared next with cul-de-sacs and dead-end streets being cleared last. It is possible that a plow will clear a major or minor arterials street more than once before being able to clear collector or neighborhood streets and cul-de-sacs. All streets will be cleared as soon as possible within the priority guidelines. If the storm intensifies or another storm passes through before all areas have been cleared, the process begins again with priority streets being cleared first. WHY DO TRUCKS COME ALONG OUR STREET BEFORE A STORM? Plows will be out on roadways applying a salt brine solution to the roadways prior to a storm when the weather is forecast to be below freezing to decrease the chance of icing. Plows then are out again as soon as the snow starts to build up. WHY ARE THE PLOWS OUT IN THE CITY BUT NOT IN MY NEIGHBORHOOD? Storms hit different Millcreek areas with different intensities and there may be instances where there is very little snow in the western area of the City while it is piling up just a little further east. Plows are dispatched initially to areas with the most need and may take longer to get to areas with less snow depth. CAN I PARK ON THE STREET DURING WINTER? If there are cars parked on the street, the plows cannot clear the roadway adequately and cars are at risk of being hit by a plow. Millcreek ordinance states (11.20.130 Parking Prohibited When) that no person shall park a vehicle on any city street when it is snowing or snow is on the street during the months of November, December, January, February, March, and April. Residents should remove all vehicles from roadways, including trailers and campers. Garbage and recycling cans should be removed from the street as soon as possible on collection day. ARE ALL STREETS IN MILLCREEK CITY STREETS? Not all streets that run through Millcreek are city streets. 3300 South, 700 East, and State Street are state roads and snowplowing is the responsibility of UDOT. If you need to report a concern on a state road, please visit the UDOT website, www.udot.utah.gov. Ad- ditionally, several private streets within the City marked with blue street signs are respon- sible for their own snow removal. RESIDENT RESPONSIBILITIES DRIVEWAY APPROACHES Snowplow drivers make every effort to push snow off of roadways onto park strips or along the edge of roadways, but it is impossible to not push snow into driveway approach- es. Unfortunately, the City does not have the resources to clear the thousands of driveways throughout the City and snow removal on driveway approaches is the resident’s responsi- bility. We appreciate your understanding. PLACING SNOW ON ROADWAY PROHIBITED (Ordinance 14.20.105 Placing Snow Upon Highway Prohibited) It is unlawful for any person removing snow, ice or other material from a sidewalk or driveway to place or deposit said materials on any city roadway. Please be aware of storm drain inlets and keep them clear of snow and debris. SIDEWALKS (Ordinance 14.32.100 Snow Removal; Required) Residents are required to clear snow from sidewalks within twelve hours after the snow has ceased falling. In the case of a storm happening between the hours of 5:00 PM to 6:00 AM, sidewalks should be cleared by 8:00 AM. FIRE HYDRANTS It is very important for residents to keep areas around fire hydrants clear of snow to al- low for emergency services. If your street has not been plowed, please allow at least 24 hours after a storm before calling to report it. You can report a missed street by calling [PHONE REDACTED], through the City website millcreek.us by clicking “Report a Concern,” or by email at snowplowing@ millcreek.us. You can also contact Salt Lake Public Works/Operation 24-hour emergency phone number at [PHONE REDACTED]. ANSWERS TO FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS REGARDING SNOWPLOW SERVICES AND RESIDENT RESPONSIBILITIES Snowplow Season is coming— Sharpen Your Snow Shovel IQ The City Council will be holding a virtual open house to discuss Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU’s) in Millcreek. Residents may join the open house virtually through the city website, millcreek.us, by clicking the “Meeting Live Stream” tab in the upper right corner of the website. Comments may be made during or prior to the meeting via email through the live stream page. Residents can also leave a comment during the meeting by phone at [PHONE REDACTED]. In-person attendance will be limited. Social distancing will be observed, and masks are required throughout the duration of the meeting. ---PAGE BREAK--- 4 MILLCREEK NEWS Millcreek's Public Works department has been hard at work improving our roads, sidewalks, and storm drain sys- tem. A full list of current, upcoming, and completed projects can be found on the interactive Capital Improvement Projects Map on our website, mill- creek.us. Here are just a few projects they have been working on: MAIN STREET SIDEWALK & BIKE LANE PROJECT This project replaced missing sections of sidewalk and bike lanes between 3900 South and Big Cottonwood Creek and upgraded existing ADA ramps. CENTRAL AVENUE (BETWEEN MAIN STREET AND STATE STREET) This project aims to add properly designed storm water drainage infrastructure, as well as sidewalk, curb and gut- ter as needed to combat severe flooding on this street. INTERSECTION OF JUPITER DR & BROCKBANK DR At the intersection of Jupiter and Brockbank, the existing road grade is substandard. Driving down Jupiter at high speed creates an unsafe situation that has become somewhat of a legend with the local High School. This project will bring the vertical ge- ometry of the road up current standards eliminating the perceived jump. Millcreek Capital Improvement Project Updates Community Policing in Millcreek. We would like to thank our Millcreek community for sending your comments, questions, and concerns for the City Council to consider from OUR POLICING IN MILLCREEK TOWNHALL on August 17, 2020. The Council heard an overwhelming amount of positive input about personal experi- ences with Millcreek UPD officers, as well as questions from residents who would like to know more about process- es, training, budget, equipment, and want to see fair treatment of all our residents. It is important to the Council that we hear from you, our residents, and your experiences with our Millcreek UPD officers. Councilwoman Bev Uipi is leading this important discussion for the city with a group of volunteer residents who want to see improvements with our local police. If anyone is interested in joining this volunteer discussion follow-up in October, please send your contact information to Rita Lund, Communications Director at [EMAIL REDACTED]. If you are interested in sharing your personal experience in confidence, please contact Councilwoman Uipi at [EMAIL REDACTED]. Please watch for a winter townhall announcement to share information gathered in response to our August townhall. Councilmember Bev Uipi Photo: RealWomenRun ---PAGE BREAK--- l DIANE ANGUS I am a Millcreek native who has lived in the area my whole life. My husband and I have raised our family of 3 girls here. I started my greenhouse busi- ness 38 years ago in Millcreek and have met many wonderful residents over the years. I have enjoyed being a member of the Community Council. I have planned and organized many of the events in our community. I would love to continue serving the residents of Millcreek. DANIEL BLASER Daniel Blaser has been a proud resident of Millcreek since 2017. He spends his time chasing his two kids (ages 5 and puttering around the yard, and enjoying the local canyons on foot or bike. Daniel and his wife Jordan run Uncanny Creative (a staffing agency) from home, alongside Daniel's full-time employment at Pluralsight. He's excited for the oppor- tunity to help Millcreek stay awesome as it continues to grow and evolve. ROBERT BROUGH I have lived in Millcreek all of my 58 years. I grew up in the Mt. Olympus neighborhood and gradu- ated from Skyline. I have lived in my current home in Millcreek for 17 years. I retired this year after 35 years of teaching and coaching. I taught at Churchill and 27 years at Olympus Junior. My biggest concern for Millcreek is rapid growth and development. I don’t want Millcreek to become like our neighboring towns. SAHARA HAYES Sahara is a Utah native who ap- preciates the grassroots nature of small, local government, and how responsive it is to com- munity needs and ideals. After completing a bachelor’s degree in sociology at Westminster College, she graduated from the University of Utah with a Master’s in Public Administration. She has a back- ground in the nonprofit world, and currently works for West Valley City as a grant writer for the Divi- sion of Arts and Culture. ALAN SOWARDS My grandfather used to quote Lord Halifax, "Service is the rent that we pay for our room on Earth." It is this sentiment that drives my par- ticipation on the Millcreek Commu- nity Council. I am excited about the future of Millcreek City and will strive to preserve our open spaces and community feel, encourage care for the funds entrusted to the City, and work to ensure the safety and well-being of our citizens. 5 MILLCREEK NEWS WHO SHOULD VOTE? Voting is open to all registered voters residing in Millcreek. WHO ARE THE CANDIDATES? Your neighbors! All Community Council board members are volunteers and must reside in their council area. WHEN SHOULD I VOTE? Voting for Community Council board members is now open—all ballots need to be postmarked by November 3 or dropped off at the City offices by close of business at 5 pm on November 3. WHAT IS A COMMUNITY COUNCIL AND WHY SHOULD I VOTE? Community Councils are the “grassroots” representatives for your neighborhood. These representatives recommend policies to Millcreek on important issues that affect your neighborhood and day to day life such as planning and zoning matters, capital improvement requests (e.g. new sidewalks or which streets should be repaired) and many other items. The Mayor and Millcreek City Council members attend each community council meeting and carefully consider these recommendations in their deliberations. WHAT ELSE DOES A COMMUNITY COUNCIL DO? If you have enjoyed an exciting Luau at Big Cottonwood Park, participated in the Garden or Holiday Contests, or beautification and cleanup activities in Mt. Olympus area, and seen Canyon Rim Cares (day of service), you have enjoyed an event the community councils have sponsored in past years. Whether your concerns center on zoning, safety, health or other issues, the community council is the place to start working on a solution. These councils submit an annual list of their municipal priorities to the Millcreek City Council where they are reviewed for possible inclusion in the budget or as a policy. Community councils play an important role in promoting the well-being of their local neighborhoods, developing community spirit and informing the residents about matters of public concern. They always act in a non-political and non-sectarian way. The council in each community actively participates in assessing the needs in their area through public meetings held every month. Private residents, groups, local businesses and developers can attend the meetings, make proposals to the council, or just hear what’s going on in their community. Special meetings can also be called to assess the views on a specific item. HOW DO I KNOW WHICH COMMUNITY COUNCIL REPRESENTS ME? If you are not sure which of the four Community Councils within Millcreek represents your area, please look at the map on page 7. Community Council areas are not the same as the City Council Districts which are not shown on this map. GET INVOLVED AND GET MORE INFO Please take a minute to sign up online for community email notifications, meeting agendas and special event info at Millcreek. us. If you have questions about the community council elections, please contact Nancy Carlson- Gotts at [PHONE REDACTED]. BELOW AND ON THE FOLLOWING TWO PAGES ARE MILLCREEK CITIZENS WHO ARE EITHER CURRENTLY SERVING AND UP FOR RE-ELECTION OR NEW CANDIDATES WISHING TO SERVE. WHOEVER RECEIVES THE MOST VOTES WILL WIN THE AVAILABLE SEATS. THE CITY THANKS THOSE WHO HAVE SERVED IN THE PAST AS WELL AS THOSE WHO ARE RUNNING IN THIS ELECTION. COMMUNITY COUNCIL ELECTIONS Q&A COMMUNITY COUNCIL CANDIDATES: VOTE HOW DO I VOTE? 2 EASY WAYS: 1 VOTE BY MAIL-IN BALLOT. Mail completed ballot to MCCA Elections, PO Box 9104, Millcreek, UT 84109 2 VOTE BY DROP-OFF BALLOT. Drop off completed ballot at city hall: 3330 S 1300 E, Millcreek ---PAGE BREAK--- l l MT. OLYMPUS HAS TWO VOTING AREAS: The boundary between North and South is Millcreek Canyon Road or 3800 South. NORTH AREA The North area has 1 vacancy and 2 candidates, vote for 1. They will be elected for 4 year terms NATE GIBBY Nate has resided in the Canyon Rim since 2005. He joined the board of the Canyon Rim Citizens Associa- tion in 2018 to make Canyon Rim a place where residents can develop stronger neighborhood connec- tions and friendships while work- ing to improve our community. He founded Canyon Rim is Community, a grassroots organization that sponsors community educational and service opportunities. By profession, Nate is a marketing consultant and has a graduate degree in public administra- tion from the University of Utah. GARY HANNEMAN Gary Hanneman has lived in Mill- creek since 1979. He earn a BS from the University of Wisconsin and a MEdAd from the University of Utah. He became active in politics during the incorporation of Millcreek. He is concerned about preserving the high quality of life enjoyed in Millcreek. He believes it is imperative to plan for a sustainable future for subse- quent generations in regard to the greatest challenge humankind has ever faced-Climate Change. KORY MEYERINK Kory Meyerink is a professional re- searcher and Utahn by choice. When seeking a new home 35 years ago, they chose Canyon Rim and reno- vated an old home to neighborhood standards. Focused on service, Kory has served on CRCA for more than 20 years, and on political, service, and professional organizations. He likes to focus on economic development and livable communities. He and his wife are the parents of 5 children, educated in Canyon Rim schools. JONNY MURDOCK I was born and raised in Millcreek, I attended Skyline High and graduated with a BS in Finance from the Univer- sity of Utah. I live with my wife, son, and three dogs near Tanner Park and I co-own businesses in SLC, Ogden, Sandy, and several out of state. I want to contribute to the decision- making process for items affecting Canyon Rim so that I can add value to my community and ultimately my family. ROBERT PETERSON Rob grew up in the Millcreek area and has found it a great place to raise a family. He wants to make and keep it a place our children and grandchildren might choose to live. Rob has served on the Canyon Rim Community Association for four years and is the Vice Chair. He is also the chair of the Planning, Zoning and Transportation committee. Rob has been actively involved in the process of getting Millcreek incorporated as a city. Rob currently serves on the Envision Millcreek Committee. JOHN KNOBLOCK John is seeking reelection to the Mount Olympus Community Council. John joined the MOCC in 2011 and continues to be active in community affairs. Projects initiated for the MOCC include the Wasatch Blvd Beautification at Dr., Neffs Canyon Adopt-A-Trail, signage to Neffs Canyon Trailhead, and the suburban-wildland fire protection Chipper Days. Other organizations he is involved with include the Bonnev- ille Shoreline Trail Committee, Trails Utah, and Friends of the Salt Lake Ranger District. BRITT MCPARTLAND Britt is a Utah native, and has lived in the Millcreek area for 15 of the last 20 years. She is an HR professional, so she has had the opportunity to balance care for people, risk mitiga- tion, and a focus on inclusivity for many years. She holds a BA in Eng- lish and an MBA with an emphasis in Human Resources Management. She is passionate about protecting our wonderful natural resources in the Millcreek area, and fostering a community that is welcoming to all. NAZ SCOTT Hello, I’m Naz Scott. I seek to serve on the Mt. Olympus Com- munity Counsel because I want to play an active role in ensuring Mt. Olympus continues to be a wonder- ful and vibrant community. I’m a 7-year resident of the Mt. Olympus neighborhood with a husband who grew up in the Olympus Cove area. I have a young family and plan on living in this neighborhood for a long time. I believe I can contribute to the betterment and enhancement of our community and give back to the neighborhood in this role. KUMAR SHAH Besides serving on the MOCC, l have served on Millcreek Promise Leader- ship Committee, Salt Lake County Community & Economic Develop- ment Advisory Council, Citizens Advisory Board – Salt Lake County Office of Sheriff, Volunteer State of Utah Courtroom Observation Pro- gram, Utah Department Of Health: Drug Utilization Review Board, Health Advisory Council, Task Force Building the Public-Private Partner- ship to Eliminate Health Disparities, Foundation for Women’s Education in the Rural World. KEN SMITH I built our home on Lares Way in 1968. Our 5 children attended the local schools and the University of Utah. I graduated from the Uni- versity of Utah in accounting and an MBA. Served LDS Mission and US Air Force 4.5 years. I joined the Mt. Olympus Community Council in 1992. Emergency preparedness was developed in the council, built 3 storage units for emergencies, need repair. Joined with fire police public safety units in the council for safety and neighborhood directions. I desire to continue this service. 6 MILLCREEK NEWS JOLENE CROASMUN I’ve lived in the community for over 3 years and am running for the Mt. Olympus Community Council North position. I would like the opportunity to be the voice of my neighborhood, and inform the residents of decisions that would affect them. I will work with the council to reach out to our neighborhood and about issues that are being discussed and voted on that affect us all. Thank you for the opportunity to serve this wonder- ful community and please vote for Jolene Croasmun for the next Mt. Olympus Community Council North representative. RICHARD WILLIAMSON Richard is Treasurer of the Mt Olym- pus Community Council (MOCC), rep- resenting constituents of the north area. He actively participated with the incorporation effort for Millcreek to become a city in 2016. He contin- ues to support community ideals and neighborhood camaraderie. For more than 10 years Richard has helped organize and lead the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) for Mt. Olympus/Grandeur Peak District. He also participates with the Millcreek Emergency Resiliency Committee (MERC). SOUTH AREA Residents of the South area vote for 4 out of the 6 candidates. The top 4 candidates will be elected to the Council. HEATHER MAY DERUM I am a Utah native and Mt. Olympus resident since 2012. I am active in our children’s local schools and served as president of the Oakridge School Community Council. During two decades as a journalist (byline Heather May), I have covered food, public health, education and govern- ment. As the Salt Lake Tribune’s city reporter, I attended scores of city council and planning commission meetings, so I know how to analyze data and ask critical questions. I will work hard to preserve our neighbor- hood and its natural beauty. ---PAGE BREAK--- WB FWY 2300 E I-215E NB FWY I-215E SB FWY HIGHLAND DR WASATCH BLVD MILLCREEK CYN HOLLADAY RD LL DR ARLEYS WAY I-215E SB COL 3800 S 2300 E 2300 E 2700 S 700 W SALT LAKE CITY HOLLADAY COTTONWOOD HEIGHTS MURRAY SOUTH SALT LAKE 0 0.5 1 0.25 Mile I Cartography: T. Zumbado CANYON RIM CC EAST MILL CREEK CC MILLCREEK CC MT OLYMPUS CC 3300 S 3900 S 4500 S 700 E STATE ST I-80E EB FWY I-80E W I-15 SB FWY I-15 NB FWY 1300 E 900 W MAIN ST 5600 S 4800 S 2700 S 900 E 300 W VINE ST 5300 S WEST TEMPLE ST 0 S 700 W VANWINKLE EXPY MURRAY H RSVILLE EXPY RICHMOND ST OW BROOK EXPY 1300 NB E NB COL VANWINKLE EXPY 1300 E 300 W 700 E 1 2700 S 700 W SALT LAKE CITY HOLLADAY COTTONWOOD HEIGHTS MURRAY SOUTH SALT LAKE 0 0.5 1 0.25 Mile I Cartography: T. Zumbado CANYON RIM CC EAST MILL CREEK CC MILLCREEK CC MT OLYMPUS CC COMMUNITY COUNCIL ELECTIONS ARE TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, FOR MILLCREEK, EAST MILL CREEK, CANYON RIM AND MT. OLYMPUS These councils help provide communities with an identity as well as grassroots input and direction. They plan and present recommendations on actions to the city as representatives of the neighborhoods and businesses in their area. Community councils form a valuable link between residents and city government. KELLY WINSLOW I have been a resident of Millcreek for the past 14 years. I chose to raise my family here because of the great sense of community and beau- ty that embodies the Canyon Rim area of Millcreek. I enjoy working and volunteering with underserved populations in the fields of Social Work and Community Health. My goals as a member of the Canyon Rim Citizens Association are to cre- ate and promote equal opportunities of health, education, employment, housing and safety for the people of Canyon Rim. NANCY CARLSON-GOTTS I have lived in beautiful East Mill- creek since 2002. I have learned so much about our community and have enjoyed serving on the Council and look forward to continuing to serve on East Mill Creek's Community Council I have met and worked with so many wonderful members of our community—we all have the same goals of safer schools, sidewalks and streets, clean air and water, emer- gency preparedness and a vision for thoughtful development as the city of Millcreek grows. I will continue to work toward these goals. ROB HUNSAKER Rob Hunsaker earned a PhD in High- er Education Administration from the University of Utah and has served in various roles in both public and private higher education settings. He is also credentialed as a Clinical Mental Health Counselor. Hunsaker grew up in the East Millcreek area and maintains active involvement in the community and its future. GARDNER REID Reid started Beehive Video Produc- tion and is the VP of Great Basin Educational Services Corporation. Gardner and his family own and operate Reid Ranch Resort. Gardner Reid took over as Principal at Reid School after his mother, Dr. Ethna R. Reid, passed away July 13, 2019. Gardner has served on the East Mill Creek Community Council for almost 3 years as its Secretary. Gardner also serves as a member of the United Way Promise Program to help Mill Creek Elementary School. 7 MILLCREEK NEWS BALLOT INSTRUCTIONS ON PAGE PLEASE VOTE, IT'S SERIOUSLY EASY! 6 ---PAGE BREAK--- Vote for up to 3 candidates NANCY CARLSON-GOTTS ROB HUNSAKER GARDNER REID Vote for up to 6 candidates NATE GIBBY GARY HANNEMAN KORY MEYERINK JONNY MURDOCK ROBERT PETERSON KELLY WINSLOW Vote for up to 5 candidates DIANE ANGUS DANIEL BLASER ROBERT BROUGH SAHARA HAYES ALAN SOWARDS NORTH AREA: Vote for 1 candidate JOLENE CROASMUN RICHARD WILLIAMSON SOUTH AREA: Vote for up to 4 candidates HEATHER MAY DERUM JOHN KNOBLOCK BRITT MCPARTLAND NAZ SCOTT KUMAR SHAH KEN SMITH EASY WAYS TO VOTE: 1. VOTE BY MAIL-IN BALLOT: Complete the Bal- lot and Mail to MCCA Elections, PO Box 9415, Mill- creek, UT 84109. Must be postmarked by Nov 3. 2. DROP YOUR BALLOT AT THE LOCKED BALLOT BOX at Millcreek City Hall, 3330 S 1300 E, Millcreek UT 84109 by 5 pm November 3. The office is open from 8 am to 5 pm on weekdays. IMPORTANT: Only one registered voter per ballot, please make copies of the ballot for each registered voter in your household. Each ballot must be mailed in a separate envelope. BALLOT INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Use the Community Council Official Ballot above to vote for your community council candidates. Choose only ONE council area; you must reside in the coun- cil area to be an eligible voter. If there is more than one registered voter in your household, please make a copy of the ballot. Proxy voting is prohibited. 2. To maintain ballot secrecy and to officially certify your ballot, the follow- ing information MUST be written on the envelope as the return address. If this information is not included, your ballot will be invalid. Required info to appear on envelope as the return address: NAME as it appears on your voter registration card and STREET ADDRESS as it appears on your voter registration card 3. Submit only one ballot per envelope. DO NOT enter your name or address on the ballot, if this information is included, your ballot will be invalid. 4. All ballots must be postmarked or dropped off by 5 pm, Tuesday, November 3rd to be valid. 5. MAIL YOUR BALLOT TO: MCCA Elections, P.O. Box 9415, Millcreek, UT 84109 2 COMMUNITY COUNCIL OFFICIAL BALLOT MT. OLYMPUS COMMUNITY COUNCIL DAVID BAIRD, CHAIR [EMAIL REDACTED] [PHONE REDACTED] CANYON RIM CITIZEN’S ASSOCIATION JEFF WATERS, CHAIR [EMAIL REDACTED] [PHONE REDACTED] MILLCREEK COMMUNITY COUNCIL DIANE ANGUS, CHAIR [EMAIL REDACTED] [PHONE REDACTED] — FOR ALL COUNCIL MEETING TIMES AND LOCATIONS PLEASE VISIT MILLCREEK.US AND GO TO CALENDAR — EAST MILL CREEK COMMUNITY COUNCIL 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] STAY UP TO DATE ON MILLCREEK SIGN UP FOR OUR WEEKLY ELECTRONIC NEWSLETTER FOR INFOR- MATION AND CITY MEETING AGENDAS: MILLCREEK.US/217/NEWSLETTERS JOIN US FOR CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS EVERY 2ND AND 4TH MON WORK MEETINGS: 5 PM, REG MEETINGS: 7 PM MILLCREEK CITY HALL, 3330 S 1300 E MEETINGS ARE LIVE STREAMED AT MILLCREEK.US COMMUNITY COUNCIL MEETINGS Due to Covid-19 Social Distancing, Meetings May be Cancelled. MAYOR, JEFF SILVESTRINI [PHONE REDACTED] [EMAIL REDACTED] STAY IN THE KNOW AND MAKE YOUR VOICE KNOWN 8 MILLCREEK NEWS ---PAGE BREAK--- 9 MILLCREEK NEWS rolling car shows FOR A GREAT SEASON Venture Out! Thanks you all for an amazing summer. We tried new things, had fun and made new memories! THANKS drive in movie nights venture AT home THANK YOU TO OUR VENTURE OUT! 2020 SPONSORS G O L D S I L V E R A DIVISION OF PACIFICORP B R O N Z E P L A T I N U M P R E S E N T I N G S P O N S O R A gigantic special thanks to Millcreek City for their partnership and sponsorship. City leaders support the health and wellness of every community member. Life's Better Outside! Brewster Insurance Group Inc THANK YOU TO OUR VENTURE OUT! 2020 TEAM Aimee McConkie, Executive Director Karen Akerlow, Finance Director Selena Kontuly, Marketing Director Natalie Clawson, Sponsorship Manager Janie Daugirda, Administrative Manager Nicole Handy, Operational Manager Kim Angeli, Programming Director Travis Warnimont, Equipment Manager Rita Lund, Millcreek Representative Jordan Hatch, Millcreek Representative ---PAGE BREAK--- 10 MILLCREEK NEWS Our lease is up in three years. Since shortly after incorporation in 2016, Millcreek has been leasing space for our City Hall. The current lease on our space in a converted thrift store at 3330 S. 1300 E. is set to ex- pire in three years (after a total of 7 years) and we understand that the landlord desires to redevelop this property. That means that your City Council needs to start exploring possibilities of where to relocate the city offices and desires input from Millcreek resi- dents. The Council has begun the discussion and will be reaching out to residents for their input. If you haven’t already, please sign up for the city eNewsletter for updates and opportunities to join the conversation. Signing up is easy, visit the city website, Millcreek.us, scroll down a bit and click on the Millcreek News section. On Monday, 14 September 2020, the Millcreek City Council adopted the city’s first fencing ordinance. Although fencing inquiries are among the most frequently-asked questions our planners get, we lacked an ordinance to regulate materials, respond to resident concerns about clear views on city streets, and identify appropriate heights for retaining walls. With the passage of the ordinance, staff can offer clear guidance on how tall fences can be, where they can be located, and what materials are appropriate. For example, most residential properties on local roads can have an open-style fence up to 6 feet high in a front yard, or a chain link or solid fence up to 4 feet. Fences in rear yards can be taller, up to 8 feet in height in most instances. Fences above 7 feet in height require a building permit, so that inspectors can verify footings, but otherwise new fences need to meet the requirements. Any fence that is in existence prior to the adoption of the new ordinance may be maintained or even extended in some circumstances, provided that updated materials meet the require- ments of the ordinance. Approved materials include brick, concrete, heavy gauge vinyl, weathering steel, metal picket or split rails, and chain link, subject to height limits. The new fencing ordinance can be found online at Millcreek.municipalcodeonline.com under Chapter 19.95. For further questions, please call Millcreek Planning and Zoning at [PHONE REDACTED]. MILLCREEK ADOPTS FENCING ORDINANCE BE IN THE KNOW P E R M I T S I O R D I N A N C E S I P R O C E D U R E S Illustration by: Samah Safiullah ---PAGE BREAK--- 11 MILLCREEK NEWS DURING THIS TIME MILLCREEK RESIDENTS CAN PICK UP LEAF BAGS AT: • Millcreek City Hall: 3330 S. 1300 E. • Millcreek Activity Center: 4405 S. 1025 E. • Millcreek Recreation Center: 2230 E. Evergreen Ave. LEAF BAGS CAN BE DROPPED OFF AT: • Canyon Rim Park: 3100 E. 3100 S. • Cottonwood Ball Complex: 4400 S. 1300 E. (north side) leaf bags are limited to 10 bags per household, and available while supplies last. Residents can also use and drop off their own purchased leaf bags or lawn bags, as long as they only contain leaves. To maintain worker health and safety, during the continued COVID-19 pandemic, will utilize additional equipment to assist with leaf bag disposal from residents. This will include additional protective gear for employees and the use of heavy equipment to reduce employees physically handling bags at the leaf bag drop- off sites. Important Storm Water Tips Due to the windstorm event in our city on September 7th and 8th, it is important to remind residents to keep yards, curbs and gutters, sidewalks, and driveways free of dirt, leaves and other materials. This will prevent these materials from washing down the gutter during storm events and clogging a catch basin grate. A clogged grate pre- vents storm water from entering the storm drain system and leads to flooding of property, including landscaping, driveways, garages, and basements. If you live next to a catch basin, please clean the grate as needed and dispose of the material. For more severe clogging of both the grate and catch basin, please call the city at [PHONE REDACTED] for scheduling of maintenance. Let's work together to prevent these pollutants from entering local waterways and improve water quality. Thank you for your efforts in preventing flooding and keeping stormwater clean! (BUT NOT YOUR CHILDREN.) TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE ANNUAL FALL LEAF COLLECTION PROGRAM. BEGINS OCTOBER 15 AND LASTS THROUGH NOVEMBER 30. The 3900 South Improvements project team is scheduled to select a contractor this fall. Depending on weather conditions, winter construction is possible but would be minimal. Full road reconstruction is scheduled to begin in early 2021. In preparation for the road reconstruction, the gas and water lines that run under 3900 South are receiving much- needed upgrades. Salt Lake City Department of Public Utilities is working on the water system between 3180 East and Wasatch Boulevard and should be finished by mid-October. Dominion Energy is currently working on the natural gas line between 2300 East and Wasatch Boulevard and is scheduled to wrap up in mid-November. Residents are encouraged to plan for delays on 3900 South and use alternate routes to avoid the utility work. Improving this important corridor in our city remains top priority, and we want to do it right. By completing these major utility upgrades prior to road reconstruction, we can avoid the need to cut into the new road after the project is finished to repair or replace the aging gas and water lines. We are confident that this approach will allow us to provide a high-quality, long-lasting roadway to the community, complete with modern utilities. To learn more about the revised schedule or planned improvements for the corridor, please email 3900south- [EMAIL REDACTED] or call (801) 509-6639. 3900 S Project Update ROAD CONSTRUCTION BEGINS EARLY SPRING 2021 Leave Your Leaves With Us ---PAGE BREAK--- The deadline for Millcreek’s Small Retail Business Promotion Grant came at the end of August, resulting in 130 of the city's businesses receiving up to $10,000 in reimbursement for advertising expenses. “Thank you so much!!!” said Cindy Dumas, owner of Marissa’s Books & Gifts, “This means so much to us at Marissa's Books. We are so happy to be in the Millcreek Community and cannot wait to see what our store can do. Thank you…Thank you...Thank you!” Other retailers were equally exuberant. “Thank you so so very much for the good news on the grant!” said Suzi Sands with Aviva Woman, “This is why I love having a business in Millcreek. I can tell the city cares about my success so that the city can grow as well. I've done business in other cities and have never felt this level of care and support, which is needed now more than ever. So thank you once again, ever so much.” "Oh wow! Thank you soooo much. I can't believe it. Just when everything was going wrong for me!" declared Rick Mizuta of Joe's Repair Shop. City staff from many departments worked hard to notify the business community of this opportunity and help get grant applications processed. The money comes entirely through federal CARES Act funds passed through to the city. “We would like to thank city staff, Mayor Silvestrini, and the Millcreek City Council, for making this grant available to the local small businesses in Millcreek,” said Carol Elliott, owner of women’s clothing boutique Palletti and chair of the Highland Drive Business Alliance. “It is very much appreciated. The money will be put to good use.” Those not eligible for the city’s retail grant are encouraged to apply for Salt Lake County’s Small Business Impact Grant. Besides Salt Lake City, no city in the valley has had as many businesses receive money from this program as has Millcreek. Interested businesses can learn more here: Millcreek Uses CARES Act Funds To Help City Businesses BUSINESS CORNER and Salt Lake County Public Works, with which we contract for services and we thank them also for their help. It is also notable that every member of your city council pitched in to perform manual labor for our constituents. Council member Silvia Catten reported that as they drove through her District 1 neighbor- hood, their crew of workers grew each time they stopped to pick up piles of waste, as more and more community members joined in the effort. Notably, a group of about 35 residents in our Valley View neighborhood in East Mill Creek activated their system of block captains and rounded up other volunteers to inventory the damage in their neighborhood, document it and report it to us at Millcreek. They even provided us a spreadsheet which suggested locations for waste trailers! They also checked in on their neighbors, identified and assisted those with special needs because of power outages and helped those less able clear debris from the storm. Their organized response and the information they gathered helped us at the City position waste trailers where they told us they were most needed, and these neighbors used those trailers to clean up their area. This was a fantastic example of community preparedness and re- siliency, which also undoubtedly strengthened the bond between those neighbors. This is the nature of our community spirit in Millcreek and one of the reasons it is so rewarding to live here. There are other examples of neighbors helping neighbors: in Mountair and in Can- yon Rim, neighbors helped each other saw and haul tree after tree felled by the storm. Their help made it much easier for our crews to get their neighborhoods cleared. I know that Council member Cheri Jackson and her family shared their generator with multiple neighbors to keep each other’s refrigerators going- just enough to avoid food spoilage during several days of power outage. After starting out on a debris removal team at 7:00 a.m., Council member Dwight Marchant took a break from clearing debris to work his usual Saturday assignment volunteering at Mill- creek’s food distribution in partnership with the Utah Food Bank. These are just a few examples of what happened here in our city. And our city staff worked in a higher gear to assess the damage, plan a response, execute clean-up efforts, and communicate with our residents. They answered hundreds of calls, provided and published informa- tion concerning our efforts to clear streets, coordinated with Rocky Mountain Power to identify outages and provided resources to people with special needs due to the power outage relating to medical equipment, clean- ing up debris, locating waste trailers, etc. They coordinated with other agencies: the county, the Red Cross and others, either to seek or provide assistance. They brought their own chainsaws from home to help our residents saw and haul limbs and branches to get traffic in our neighborhoods moving. I really appreciate their initiative, hard work, terrific attitude and dedication in helping our community cope with this disaster. You have some rock stars working for you in your city government. Lessons learned- we should all be pre- pared to survive without power for extended periods. We should all chip in to organize our communities, so that we can help each other in more coordinated, efficient ways. Please consider joining CERT. Our City Emergency Manager and your Community Council can help you with that. But mostly, I have learned again to appreciate the wonderful com- munity and volunteer spirit we enjoy here in Millcreek. It’s easy to forget this during the seem- ingly day-to-day plagues and emergencies of 2020. But I wager if the frogs or locusts do come to Millcreek before 2020 ends, we’ll be ready and we’ll be helping our neighbors. That’s the Millcreek Way. Thanks to all! 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