Full Text
12/20/2024 - CITY RECEIVES $1.5M AWARD; SQUEAKY CLEAN AUDIT; GREAT WAYS TO CELEBRATE; etc. View this email in your browser This Fly Over Video shows the many varied components planned for Millcreek Common Phase 2. ANNOUNCEMENTS Public Meetings No Public Meetings City Offices Will be Closed on December 25th & 26th Happy Holidays! NEWS COUNTY AWARDS $1.5 M FOR PHASE 2 OF MILLCREEK COMMON MILLCREEK. Millcreek landed a big win this week through Salt Lake County's Tourism, Recreation, Cultural, Convention (TRCC) program. “We are pleased to inform you that your TRCC application for Millcreek Common Phase II Open Space for $1,503,069 has been funded,” wrote Grace Hanley, with Salt Lake County Community Services. “We are excited to partner with you to improve your community!” ---PAGE BREAK--- This amount, paired with a $2.5 million federal open space grant, and a $2.5 million state grant to provide open space near new housing, will help pay for the second phase of the popular Millcreek Common, to be located north of city hall. The city also will be applying for a Utah Outdoor Recreation Grant, which, combined with park impact fees and some city funds, will result in an open space boasting a playground, grass, splash creek, skate canyon, and miniature golf course. The project is anticipated to break ground in spring 2025. For additional information, visit the Millcreek city website. Auditor Jeffrey Miles presents the City's fiscal year 2024 report to the City Council earlier this week. CITY’S FY 2024 AUDIT SQEAKY CLEAN MILLCREEK. Last Monday evening at the City Council meeting, the city’s independent auditor, Jeffrey Miles, a CPA and partner with Assurance Services, presented the annual audit report to the mayor and council. “In our opinion, the City’s financial statements present fairly, in all material affects, the respective financial positions of the governmental activities of the City,” his report concluded. The audit report also noted that “The City’s overall financial position improved in fiscal year 2024” and that “during our audit we did not identify any deficiencies in internal controls over financial reporting that we consider to be material weaknesses.” ---PAGE BREAK--- The elected officials were pleased to have such a positive audit and commended city finance/HR director Lisa Dudley and the entire team for such a well-managed city budget. Residents and interested parties can read the full audit online HERE. Unified Police Department Millcreek Precinct Officer of the Month (November 2024) – Makaloni (Ronnie) Prescott MILLCREEK. During the month of November and prior, Sgt. Prescott was assigned as the afternoon shift supervisor. Due to staffing issues, his shift was staffed with only two officers. The afternoon shift is typically the busiest shift in Millcreek and always presents a significant call volume, many priority calls for service, traffic accidents and numerous cases that require in depth investigation and substantial time from officers. Through his many years of experience, positive attitude and outstanding leadership, Sgt. Prescott was able to keep the morale of his crew high, the ---PAGE BREAK--- officers motivated and most importantly safe—all this while providing the service to the community they deserve and expect. Additionally, Sgt. Prescott stepped up in the absence of another Sergeant, modified his schedule and assumed supervision of the day shift in addition to his shift. This entailed not only supervising two shifts, but managing overtime, vacations, days off, training and approving reports. Sgt. Prescott’s ability to professionally deal with multiple simultaneous competing demands on a day-in-and-day-out basis was exemplary. His dedication to the Unified Police and his community is evident. His optimistic outlook is contagious to those around him and has a positive influence on those who work for him. For his great work and in appreciation, Sgt. Ronnie Prescott is the November 2024 Officer of the Month. ---PAGE BREAK--- Porsche Dealership Breaks Ground MILLCREEK. Last Saturday, Millcreek City Council members, the mayor, and Milo the Moose, joined John Elway and representatives of Porsche and United Construction, to break ground for the Porsche dealership that will be built at 4072 Wasatch Boulevard. Mayor Silvestrini thanked the Porsche representatives for their thoughtful consideration of neighbor comments during the planning phase and for their $30,000 contribution to the installation of a new playground at Fortuna Park in the Mt. Olympus neighborhood. Millcreek City Hall will be closed on 12.25 & 12.26 for the Christmas Holiday. The Public Market and Skate Loop at Millcreek Common will close at 4pm on 12.24 and will be closed on 12.25. For the most up to date information and to book a skate session visit MillcreekCommon.org. ---PAGE BREAK--- EVENTS LAST FEW DAYS! There is still time to shop Utah's Own Holiday Shoppes in the Public Market at Millcreek Common—browse more than 40 local businesses with various products. Don't forget that the selection of crafts, self-care products, and tastes make great gifts for neighbors, colleagues, and friends. A gift- wrapping station is available near the checkout to create the perfect holiday box. Open until 4pm on Christmas Eve! ---PAGE BREAK--- Check out the list of Utah's makers. * * * SATURDAY, 12.21 Solstice Light Celebration 7:00 PM-8:00 PM. Millcreek Common. Celebrate the shortest day of the year by bringing more light to the world! Come light a luminaria for hope in the new year, dance around the fire, and enjoy poetry. Write down things you want to let-go on a mini scroll to toss into the burning bowl. This is a free event, and all are invited! * * * SATURDAY & SUNDAY 12.21 & 12.22 ---PAGE BREAK--- Winter Solstice Bazaar 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM (12.21) 11:00 PM - 6:00 (12.22) The Public Market at Millcreek Common This eclectic market experience is a gathering of makers and creatives vending handmade wares, holiday gifts, vintage collections and artisan foods. Last minute shoppers rejoice and stuff your bags with unique offerings from local vendors. * * * ---PAGE BREAK--- The Skate Loop at Millcreek Common is open late for Winter Break! December 20, 2024 - January 4, 2025 10:30 AM- 10:00 PM* 12.24.2024 - CLOSING EARLY - Last session at 3:00 PM 12.25.2024 - CLOSED - Merry Christmas! For the most up to date information and to book your session time visit MillcreekCommon.org. SAVE THE DATE SUNDAY, 12.29 ---PAGE BREAK--- All are welcome to join Rabbi Spector of Kol Ami, Mayor Silvestrini, and the Millcreek City Council, on December 29th at the Common to light the menorah to celebrate Hanukkah with good company, hot cocoa, and donuts. * * * TUESDAY, 12.31 Ring in 2025 with friends and neighbors at Millcreek’s spectacular Big Boom Bash. For those of you who like to turn in early on New Year's Eve, join us for Early Eve. There will be a DJ, games, a dance party, arcade, food, and fun. There will even be a fireworks show and countdown at 8pm! Tuck in the kids at home, and then put on your New Year’s Eve best and come back for Out Late. The fun ---PAGE BREAK--- begins again at 9pm with live music, dancing, 21+ drinks, classic arcade games, and a fireworks show and countdown at midnight. Early Eve from 6-8 pm and is $5 per person. Out Late fun starts at 9 pm and lasts until 12:30 am, and is $25 per person. All ages are welcome at both events. Resolve to have more fun and sparkle in the new year starting with the Big Boom Bash. Tickets at MillcreekCommon.org ---PAGE BREAK--- A Message from Salt Lake County Animal Services A Year of Impact and Inspiration in 2024 As the largest no-kill municipal animal shelter in Utah, Salt Lake County Animal Services has had an extraordinary year, serving as a lively and compassionate hub for animals of all kinds. From the familiar faces of dogs, cats, guinea pigs, and rabbits to the more unconventional residents like goats, pigs, snakes, lizards, turtles, and even pet spiders, every day brings something amazing. ---PAGE BREAK--- Here’s a glimpse of the incredible milestones we’ve achieved from January 1 to December 1, 2024: 2,800 pets found their forever homes! Through adoptions and rescue placements, these wonderful animals have embarked on new journeys with loving families. Over 4,200 pets were sterilized in our in-house clinic, ensuring a positive impact on pet overpopulation and promoting responsible ownership. Our incredible volunteers gave over 7,500 hours of their time, providing care, enrichment, and love to our shelter pets. A thriving Foster Program! More than 2,700 pets received the nurturing support of foster homes, preparing them for their next chapter. None of this would be possible without the support of our community and the dedication of our staff, volunteers, and foster families. Want to get involved? Explore opportunities to volunteer, adopt, foster, license your pet, microchip, or donate by visiting AdoptUtahPets.org. With your support, we’re transforming lives and creating brighter futures for pets and their people!" Happy New Year from all of us at Salt Lake County Animal Services! ---PAGE BREAK--- ---PAGE BREAK--- ---PAGE BREAK--- CONSTRUCTION SLC Public Utilities East-West Connection Waterline Project (Approximately 3500 East along Metro Way to Grace Street at 3075 East) MILLCREEK. In Observance of the Christmas holiday, construction activities will be suspended from Monday, December 23 through Friday, December 27. There will also be no construction work on Tuesday, December 31, and Wednesday, January 1, for the New Year's holiday. Workers will remove traffic control items during this break and lift road closures. Happy holidays, and stay safe! MILLCREEK IN THE NEWS Building Salt Lake featured the Millcreek City Center in a December 16th article by Devi Zander. Take a look HERE to see the latest on the City Center in photos. Utah Stories spotlighted the unique handcrafted gifts that shoppers can find at the Holiday Market at Millcreek Common. Check out the article HERE by Nicole Anderson for great gift basket ideas that you can create at the Market. Fox13 also talks HERE about the Holiday Shoppes at Millcreek Common, pointing out that it is a great place to do last minute Christmas shopping. ---PAGE BREAK--- Join the Millcreek Team!!! Public Market Sales Associate Adventure Hub Crew Member Event Assistant Adventure Hub Zamboni Driver Meetings with the Mayor Fridays from 2-4pm have been set aside for citizens to meet with Mayor Jeff Silvestrini. Call [PHONE REDACTED] to schedule a slot VISIT us at Click here to subscribe to this weekly newsletter Copyright © 2024 Millcreek, All rights reserved. Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list Click here to subscribe to this weekly newsletter Forward Share Tweet