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04-30-21: MILLCREEK RECEIVES RECOGNITION; JOB FAIR; CONSTRUCTION NOTICES, etc. View this email in your browser Millcreek is proud to be one of 11 cities throughout the state designated in 2021 as a Healthy Utah Community. Watch this video to learn more about what it means to be a Healthy Utah Community. Millcreek is featured starting at minute mark 5:15. Announcements PUBLIC MEETINGS Mt Olympus Community Council Tues., 5/4/21, 6 pm In-person outside at Churchill Jr High 3450 E Oakview Dr Millcreek Community Council NEWS MILLCREEK DESIGNATED A HEALTHY UTAH COMMUNITY MILLCREEK. Millcreek is proud to have been recognized by the non-profit organization Get Healthy Utah and the Utah League of Cities and Towns (ULCT) as a "Healthy Utah Community." The award was presented to Millcreek, along with ten other Utah cities and towns, on the final day of the ULCT April 2021 Conference. Millcreek’s official slogan is “Connected by Nature,” which reflects the many recreational opportunities available to our residents as well as ---PAGE BREAK--- Tues., 5/4/21, 6:30 pm Join virtually HERE East Mill Creek Community Council Thurs., 5/6/21, 6:30 pm Join virtually HERE the human connection between our diverse demographic communities. In the spirit of connecting to nature, Millcreek has implemented several strategies to promote health equity and outdoor recreation within our borders. Shortly after incorporation, the City initiated the Millcreek Promise Program. A collaboration with United Way of Salt Lake and volunteers throughout the city, the program supports the success of Millcreek youth and families by making specific promises to improve the education, health and safe, and economic well-being of all Millcreek residents. The Promise Heath & Safety Subcommittee promotes food equity and an active lifestyle. Sunnyvale Park, located at 4013 South 700 West, sits in a neighborhood populated by many immigrant and refugee families. This small park has become the focus of improvements intended to promote a healthy lifestyle for surrounding residents. Raised garden beds at Sunnyvale Park were installed in conjunction with Millcreek's Promise Program to help surrounding residents grow culturally unique produce. ---PAGE BREAK--- Community garden boxes are being utilized in coordination with the IRC New Roots program. They provide a place where fresh and culturally unique produce can be grown. New futsal courts installed this past July are being enjoyed by numerous children that live in this area. At Mill Creek Elementary, a food pantry was established during the pandemic to help struggling families in need of groceries. This augmented the food pantries at Moss Elementary and at Olympus High School, both programs that our Millcreek Youth Council supports. Plans are being developed in coordination with Salt Lake County and the Forest Service to provide transportation improvements in Millcreek Canyon and expanded parking at the Neff’s Canyon trailhead. Parking has also been expanded at the Grandeur Peak trailhead to allow residents to access the many trails located along our eastern border. Millcreek is bordered by the beautiful Wasatch Mountains to the east and the Jordan River to the west, allowing plentiful opportunities for outdoor recreation right at our doorstep. Work is underway to acquire property along the Jordan River in order to build an extension of the Jordan River Parkway along Millcreek’s border with the Jordan River. Property along the foothills above Mt. Olympus has been purchased to be preserved as open space. ---PAGE BREAK--- Millcreek’s designation as a Healthy Utah Community is a great opportunity to showcase the work Millcreek is doing to support healthy living for all residents. For more information about the Healthy Utah Community designation and to view the 2021 April Healthy Utah Community Award video, visit GetHealthyUtah.org. Rain Barrel Pickup TOMORROW! If you purchased a rain barrel, drive up to the east end of the City Hall parking lot any time between 10 AM - 2 PM tomorrow to pick it up. Make sure to bring your receipt! Please note that there will NOT be any rain barrel sales, this event is strictly for pickup. ---PAGE BREAK--- ---PAGE BREAK--- MILLCREEK ROAD CONSTRUCTION ALERTS 700 East from Empire to Red Maple - Sidewalk Installation underway 1300 East from Elgin to Miller - Utility work underway, 1300 E will be partially closed 3900 South from 700 East to 700 West - Road overlay work, partial road closures 3900 South from Wasatch Blvd to 2300 East - Ongoing roadway improvements, partial road closures We are working to hard improve Millcreek's transportation infrastructure. Click here to view current, upcoming and completed projects in Millcreek from 2018 to present. UDOT is installing fiber optic conduit and cable along the east side of 700 E through Millcreek as part of their Advanced Traffic Management System. The ---PAGE BREAK--- project begins at the city boundary with Murray (4500 S) and continues north to the Salt Lake City limits (~2750 Daytime construction will occur and there will be daily lane closures. Please be careful driving or walking in the area and follow posted pedestrian detour routes. UDOT has established a public involvement team for the project. You can learn more or have your questions answered on the Hotline at [PHONE REDACTED]. How To Greet A Dog Prevent Dog Bites From Happening MILLCREEK. Warm weather is quickly approaching, as are gatherings with people and pets at parks, homes, and other locations. Salt Lake County Animal Services, which provides animal services throughout Millcreek, has some suggestions on how to greet a dog safely, whether it’s a dog you’re familiar with or one you’re meeting for the first time. Animal Services encourages these steps to help your dog from being put in an uncomfortable situation with strangers, or even friends and family. When you’re approaching a dog that you would like to pet but Step 5: If you have permission, do a quick body language check again. ---PAGE BREAK--- don’t know: Step 1: Make sure the dog has a leash, a collar, and an owner. If it doesn’t, call Animal Control. Step 2: Look at the dog’s body language. Look to see if it is a happy/relaxed dog. There are many online resources that demonstrate dog body language. Step 3: Ask permission from the Owner: “May I please pet your dog?” It is okay if the owner says no! Step 4: Keep hands to yourself until the dog approaches you, seeking out interaction. Common mistakes: - Putting your hand up to a dog’s nose. Dogs do not need to smell your hand. - Leaning over the dog or put your face into the dog’s face Step 6: Angle body away from dog. Step 7: Pet the dog calmly and quietly, avoiding sensitive areas. Step 8: Remain standing if it is a large or medium sized dog. If it is a small dog, you can crouch down, making sure you are still not leaning over the dog. If you have any questions about Animal Control issues, please email [EMAIL REDACTED] or visit the Salt Lake County Animal Services website. ---PAGE BREAK--- COVID-19 VACCINATIONS NOW AVAILABLE WITHOUT AN APPOINTMENT Salt Lake County has been notified that they will be receiving 20,000 doses for distribution next week. After struggling with not getting enough doses for quite some time, they are excited to announce that starting Monday, May 3rd, you can walk up at Mountain America Expo Center (9575 S State in Sandy) any time between 10:00 and 2:00 to get your shot without an appointment. Shots are available to anyone, you don't have to be a Salt Lake County resident. This is our Shot to Get Back to Normal - Let's Take It! HOW IS COVID IMPACTING MILLCREEK? From Stress to Peace in Challenging Times Webinar Presented by the Millcreek Business Council - To Register Click HERE ---PAGE BREAK--- Case Counts through yesterday (4/29/21)*: Millcreek (surrounding cities) cumulative and current cases by zip code: 84106: 3,499 total cases (42 current cases) 84107: 4,287 total cases (48 current cases) 84109: 2,536 total cases (21 current cases) 84117: 2,625 total cases (24 current cases) 84123: 4,742 total cases (54 current cases) 84124: 2,210 total cases (25 current cases) TOTAL: 19,899 (increase of 109 since 4/22/21, our last reported data). * The County's information is updated Monday through Saturday, supposedly at 2 PM. DECLARATION OF CANDIDACY NOTICE In accordance with Utah Code Ann. 10-3-301, notice is hereby given that the following municipal offices are to be voted upon in the Millcreek 2021 Municipal Election to serve four-year terms: Council District 2 Council District 4 The period for eligible candidates to file a declaration of candidacy has been extended due to the Council opting into the Municipal Alternate Voting Methods Pilot Project (ranked choice voting) and will be August 10-17, 2021 during regular business hours, Monday through Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., at Millcreek City Hall, 3330 S 1300 E, with the Recorder’s Office. The General Election will be held on November 2, 2021. Millcreek utilizes vote by mail through Salt Lake County. Questions may be directed to the City Recorder at 801-214- 2601. M ti ith th ---PAGE BREAK--- Meetings with the Mayor Fridays from 2-4pm have been set aside for citizens to meet with Mayor Silvestrini (virtually only for the time being). 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