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10-22-21: ELECTION INFO; NEFF'S CANYON SLASH BURN; 3900 S UPDATE; WFRC CASE STUDY; HALLOWEEN; etc. View this email in your browser 2021 candidates for Millcreek City Council . From top right going clockwise, Lynda Bagley-Gibson (D2) lynda4millcreek.com; Angel Vice (D2) millcreekangel.com; Bev Uipi (D4) facebook.com/bev4millcreek; Rex Williams (D4) rex4district4.com; Beverly Boyce (D4) beverlyboyceformillcreek.com; Jeremiah Clark (D2) votejeremiah.com; Bruce Parker (D4) bpfor4.com; and Thom Desirant (D2) votethom.com ---PAGE BREAK--- Announcements PUBLIC MEETINGS City Council Mon., 10/25/2021 Regular Meeting - 7 pm City Hall, 3330 S 1300 E Agenda below Join virtually HERE NEWS Districts 2 and 4 Ballots are out MILLCREEK. Voters in City Council Districts 2 and 4 should have received their ballots by now. Click here to view the boundaries of the city council districts. The candidates are shown above. You can visit their websites for more information about them. Voters will have noticed the new look of ballots. Millcreek is one of several cities throughout Utah to adopt ranked choice voting, which allows voters to rank the candidates on the ballot from favorite to least favorite. To learn more about ranked choice voting, click here. Here are sample ballots for City Council Districts 2 and 4 with Ranked Choice Voting instructions. ---PAGE BREAK--- ---PAGE BREAK--- ---PAGE BREAK--- LEARN ABOUT THE CANDIDATES - In addition to visiting the candidates' websites listed above, you can learn more by viewing videos of a District 4 candidate forum and individual interviews with the District 2 candidates by clicking here. Thank you to the East Millcreek, Millcreek and Mt Olympus Community Councils, as well as the Utah League of Women Voters, for collecting and making this information available. HOW TO VOTE The last day to vote is November 2nd!! Remember, there is NOT a ballot drop box at Millcreek City Hall. Ballots may be returned by mail, dropped at the drop box at the UPD Millcreek Precinct at 1580 E 3900 S, the Salt Lake County Government Center at 2001 S State or in person at the Salt Lake County Government Center. (Additional locations for ballot drop boxes or in person voting can be found on the Salt Lake County Clerk Elections website.) Neffs Canyon Slash Pile Burning Complete ---PAGE BREAK--- MILLCREEK. Earlier this week, Forest Service crews burned the slash piles that were left after the firefighting efforts last year. This is the final cleanup and Neffs Canyon is now left in a much better condition to withstand any future fire event. FULL ROAD CLOSURE NOTICE 3900 SOUTH, FROM 2300 TO 2700 EAST MILLCREEK. Beginning on Sunday, Oct. 24, drivers should expect a full closure of 3900 South from 2700 East to 2300 East (Segment This closure could last up to four weeks while crews complete paving activities before winter. Segment 3 will remain accessible to local traffic only, including those accessing Buttons 'N Bows Preschool and Our Saviour's Lutheran Church. Commuters will be detoured to Lincoln Lane. See the map above for the detour route. During this closure, crews will remove the old asphalt, prepare the ground and pave both sides of the road simultaneously. Weekend work is possible but is weather- and schedule-dependent. Residents should drive slowly through the closed roadway section and expect uneven driving surfaces. ---PAGE BREAK--- The 2700 East and 2300 East intersections will remain open during this closure. However, the 2700 East intersection will have impacts and/or closures for a handful of days as part of the road reconstruction. Paving schedules are dependent on weather and materials and subject to change. Call or email to sign up for regular email updates of the 3900 South project at: [PHONE REDACTED] or [EMAIL REDACTED]. WFRC Highlights Millcreek in Case Study MILLCREEK. Millcreek was highlighted in a recent Wasatch Front Regional Council (WFRC) newsletter. The WFRC is "sharing case studies from communities around the region that are working to address the challenges of growth and recovery from COVID-19, using the Wasatch Choice Regional Vision as a foundation. Case studies explore: How communities are working with their residents Approaches being used to coordinate the location of land use, housing, transportation, economic development, and open space to achieve a higher quality of life. How communities are meeting new requirements for their General Plans. Overall key lessons learned." Read the Millcreek Case Study here. ---PAGE BREAK--- We only have ONE house registered in Millcreek for the Halloween House contest, and we have THREE prize baskets to give away! Winners will receive SCARY good prizes from Table X, Eden Massage Wellness Clinic, Tres Hombres, Canyon Rim Dental, Obsidian Fitness, and much more! Register your house and vote for your favorites today! Registration and voting ends October 31st. Register HERE ---PAGE BREAK--- TIME TO CLEAN OUT YOUR MEDICINE CABINET Saturday is National Take Back Day. This is the perfect opportunity to discard of unused medication appropriately. Click HERE to find a collection drop box location near you. ---PAGE BREAK--- Be Seen! ---PAGE BREAK--- This jogger would be much more visible and safe with a reflective vest and light. Remember, drivers need to know you're there. MILLCREEK. Days are getting shorter, with mornings and early evenings getting darker every day. Many residents like to jog, walk, and bike ride before or after work. It is extremely important to wear reflective clothing and have a light while exercising along city streets. While these protections should be worn anywhere you are working out on the streets, please be especially careful in areas of high traffic, along busy streets, and near or school drop off and pick up locations. Save the Date! All high school-age students invited! ---PAGE BREAK--- JOIN THE MILLCREEK ---PAGE BREAK--- TEAM! Millcreek is looking to fill two positions: Development Review Engineer Finance Director Get the truth about the COVID-19 vaccine. Visit ThisIsOurShot.com to hear more stories from Utahns impacted by COVID-19. Rapid COVID Testing Available for Travelers Travelers who need to be tested before leaving Utah can now get a PCR, rapid PCR, and rapid antigen test at several locations. The closest location for Millcreek residents is: Mount Olympus Senior Center (1634 E Murray Holladay Rd) Drive-thru in northeast parking lot Monday-Friday, 7 AM - 2 PM Saturday 7 AM - 3 PM Register HERE PCR results are usually available within 24-48 hours; rapid PCR and rapid antigen results are usually available within 30-60 minutes. It is the traveler's responsibility to know which type of test is required for their destination. For information on travel requirements by destination, ---PAGE BREAK--- visit the CDC's website. Traveler testing is free for Utah residents with proof of residency (state-issued identification, utility statement, credit card statement, tax notice, etc.). Travelers must also show proof of travel, such as a boarding pass or other travel documents. HOW IS COVID IMPACTING MILLCREEK? Case counts through 10/21/2021 Millcreek (surrounding cities) cumulative and current cases by zip code: 84106: 4382 total cases (99 current cases) 84107: 5458 total cases (170 current cases) 84109: 3103 total cases (66 current cases) 84117: 3272 total cases (75 current cases) 84123: 6002 total cases (137 current cases) 84124: 2740 total cases (72 current cases) TOTAL: 24,957 (increase of 324 since 10/14/2021, our last reported data). * Click here for the County's most recent information. Mayor Silvestrini and City Councilmember Cheri Jackson help Nate Gibby and members of the Canyon Rim Citizens Association present a giant check to the YWCA, representing a portion of the funds raised at the Canyon Rim Cares annual event. Other fund recipients were Maliheh Clinic and the School for the Deaf and the Blind. Citizens also completed a clean up at Canyon Rim Park, installed Free Little Libraries in various locations, and provided letters and small gifts to each resident of Millcreek assisted living centers. Meetings with the Mayor Fridays from 2-4pm have been set aside for citizens to meet with Mayor Silvestrini (virtually for now). Please call [PHONE REDACTED] to schedule a slot. ---PAGE BREAK--- VISIT us at Click here to subscribe to this weekly newsletter Millcreek City Council Meeting Agenda Public Notice is hereby given that the City Council of Millcreek will assemble in a regular public meeting on Monday, 25 October 2021 at City Hall, 3330 S. 1300 Millcreek, Utah 84106, commencing at 7:00 p.m. Documents: CC 10-25-21 AGENDA.PDF ITEM 1.4 _ PROCLAMATION - KEEPING THE LIGHTS ON AFTER SCHOOL.PDF ITEM 2.1 _ DISTRICT SIGNS CITY COUNCIL MEMO.PDF ITEM 3.2 _ ORDINANCE 21-44 AMENDING THE FY 21-22 BUDGET.PDF ITEM 4.1 _ CHAPTER 17.24 FLOOD DAMAGE PROPOSED AMENDMENTS - DRAFT.PDF ITEM 6.1 _ CC 9-27-21 DRAFT MINUTES.PDF ITEM 6.2 _ CC 10-11-21 DRAFT MINUTES.PDF 7:00 p.m. - REGULAR MEETING: 1. Welcome, Introduction and Preliminary Matters 1.1 Pledge of Allegiance 1.2 Public Comment - Audience members may bring any item to the Council's attention. Comments are subject to the Public Comment and Policy set forth below. State Law prohibits the Council from acting on items that do not appear on the agenda. 1.3 Unified Police Department Millcreek Precinct Officer of the Month for September 2021 1.4 Keeping the Lights On After School Proclamation 1.5 Utah Municipal Clerks Association Presentation of Master Municipal Clerk Designation to Elyse Sullivan, City Recorder 2. Planning Matters 2.1 First Reading Continuation: GP-21-001 / ZT-21-007, Amendment to the City Center Master Plan Regarding District Signs / Amendment to Chapter 19.82 of the Millcreek Zoning Ordinance Regarding Billboards and District Signs; Francis Lilly, Planning and Zoning Director 2.2 Public Comment on Digital Signs Issue 3. Financial Matters 3.1 Public Hearing on Opening and Amending the Fiscal Year 2021-22 General Fund and Capital Improvement Project Fund Budget 3.2 Discussion and Consideration of Ordinance 21-44, Amending the 2021-2022 Fiscal Year Budget 4. Business Matters 4.1 First Reading: Ordinance Amending the Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance Chapter 17.24 of the Millcreek Code of Ordinances; Dan Drumiler, Stormwater Engineer 5. Reports 5.1 Mayor’s Report ---PAGE BREAK--- 5.2 City Council Member Reports 5.3 Staff Reports 5.4 Unified Fire Department Report 5.5 Unified Police Department Report 6. Consent Agenda 6.1 Approval of September 27, 2021 Work Meeting and Regular Meeting Minutes 6.2 Approval of October 11, 2021 Regular Meeting Minutes 7. New Items for Subsequent Consideration 8. Calendar of Upcoming Events Mt. Olympus Community Council Mtg., 11/1/21, 6:00 p.m. TBD Millcreek Community Council Mtg., 11/2/21, 6:30 p.m. TBD Canyon Rim Citizens Association Mtg., 11/3/21, 7:00 p.m. TBD East Mill Creek Community Council Mtg., 11/4/21, 6:30 p.m. TBD City Council & Planning Commission Special Mtg., 11/8/21, 5:00 p.m. at City Hall City Council Mtg., 11/8/21, 7:00 p.m. at City Hall 9. Closed Session (If Needed) - The Council may convene in a closed session to discuss items as provided by Utah Code Ann. §52-4-205. 10. Adjournment In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Millcreek will make reasonable accommodation for participation in the meeting. Individuals may request assistance by contacting the ADA Coordinator, 801-214- 2751 or [EMAIL REDACTED], at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting. Public Comment Policy and Procedure: The purpose of public comment is to allow citizens to address items on the agenda. Citizens requesting to address the Council may be asked to complete a written comment form and present it to the City Recorder. In general, the Chair will allow an individual two minutes to address the Council. A spokesperson, recognized as representing a group in attendance, may be allowed up to five minutes. At the conclusion of the citizen comment time, the Chair may direct staff to assist the citizen on the issue presented; direct the citizen to the proper administrative department(s); or take no action. This policy also applies to all public hearings. Citizens may also submit written requests (outlining their issue) for an item to be considered at a future council meeting. The Chair may place the item on the agenda under citizen comments; direct staff to assist the citizen; direct the citizen to the proper administrative departments; or take no action. Public comment can be submitted via the City’s website at: The meeting will be live streamed via the City’s website at: The Council may convene in an electronic meeting. Council members may participate from remote locations and may be connected to the electronic meeting by GoToMeeting, Zoom, or telephonic communications. The anchor location will be City Hall. THE UNDERSIGNED DULY APPOINTED CITY RECORDER FOR THE MUNICIPALITY OF MILLCREEK HEREBY CERTIFIES THAT A COPY OF THE FOREGOING NOTICE WAS EMAILED OR POSTED TO: City Offices; City Website http://millcreek.us ; Utah Public Notice Website http://pmn.utah.gov; those listed on the agenda. DATE: October 21, 2021 CITY RECORDER: Elyse Sullivan Agenda items may be moved in order, sequence, and time to meet the needs of the Council and Agency. Copyright © 2021 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 ---PAGE BREAK--- Forward Share Tweet