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Join us for the 6th Annual Mill- creek Arts Fest at the Historic Baldwin Radio Factory, Millcreek Community Center Parking Lot, and the adjacent public green space of Evergreen Park. Includes: ■ Over 60 local booth artists whose work includes but is not limited to: painting, photography, woodwork, pot- tery, jewelry, and textiles ■ Over 15 indoor artists ■ 10 musical acts across two stages including Howling Tomcats and The Will Baxter Band ■ Millcreek Vinyl Record—buy & swap ■ Buskers ■ Artist demonstrations ■ Free dance classes ■ A kids’ zone with art activities and balloon animals ■ Multiple food and drink trucks and booths If you thought last year’s festival was big, this one is even bigger and better! We plan to provide free and secure bike valet parking. Attendees are encour- aged to cycle, walk and carpool to the festival. Parking options will be provided on a map that will also include: artist booths, food, and restroom locations. Today, historic Baldwin Radio Factory houses 16 art studios, a yoga/massage studio, a funky furnishings store, a hip cafe and more! Side by side Baldwin Radio Factory, the Millcreek Commu- nity Center south parking lot and the shaded and verdant Evergreen Park and picnic pavilion on the west side of the parking lot will also house the festival. We hope to see you there! The Millcreek Arts Fest is coordinated by The Millcreek Arts Council; an all- volunteer run, non-profit organization. Festival sponsors include Millcreek City, Venture Out, and ZAP. See ad on page 5 Page 5 On June 12th, the Millcreek City Coun- cil adopted the city’s budget for the next fiscal year which started July 1. The city’s proposed budget does not include any increase in property taxes (though your property taxes may increase for other rea- sons, such as other taxing entities raising their rates, like the Granite School District, which may be holding a Truth in Taxation hearing in August). The city’s proposed budget contains funding for a number of capital improvement projects, including • the long-awaited improvement of 900 E between 4500 S and 3900 S; • new sidewalks and bike lanes on 2000 E from Siggard to 3300 S (the northern part of 2000 E is coming next); • a new section of sidewalk on 3300 S west of 2000 E on the route to Ever- green Jr. High; • and completion of the new round- about on Upland Dr. (3800 S) at Virginia to ease traffic congestion and improve student safety at the rebuilt Skyline High School. The budget includes a slight increase in the stormwater utility fee, which was programmed when the fee was adopted, anticipating some inflation. There are a number of stormwater improvements on the docket, including a substantial project on the city’s MAYOR’S MESSAGE New Fiscal Year Budget Will Bring Much-Needed Improvements JEFF SILVESTRINI cont. on page 12: Budget I don’t know about you, but I’m abso- lutely DROWNING in zucchini!! My poor neighbors get surprise deliveries of zucchini on their porch from…someone that’s definitely not me…multiple times every summer, and they’re probably just as overwhelmed as I am! Could I live on zucchini bread? Absolutely. But at some point, I should probably expand my food horizons! It’s not just zucchini. For the past several years, I’ve always seemed to have a little too much of everything in my garden (especially now that those hungry boys moved out of the house!) I have cucumbers and peppers com- ing out of my ears, my rhubarb plant is out of control, and I can only can so many tomatoes before I lose my mind!! When my family or friends can’t take my surplus, I’ve sadly resorted to throwing out produce when Milford and I can’t eat it fast enough, and my little gardener heart breaks!! BUT a good friend of mine just brought to my attention a program called Waste Less Solutions, and I am OB- SESSED!! Waste Less was started by a Salt Lake City woman in 2017 with the goal of reducing food waste in the community by collecting and donating food to organizations that feed the food insecure. How cool is that?! Just go to a collection site with any surplus produce and they’ll take care of the rest! Millcreek already has several donation recipients, including Maliheh Free Clinic, Table X Bread, Western Governors University, Jewish Family Services, and Bud Bailey Apart- ments. I also discovered that Waste Less has a map where you can find all collection sites near you! Check it out at WasteLessSolutions.org/map. I’m SO relieved to know that my extra fruits and veggies are going to those that truly need them! I’m even looking into volunteering my house as a collec- tion site for next year! I wish you all a happy harvest sharing! XOXOXO, Millie Here’s Millie! MILLIE MILLCREEK MILLCREEK 3330 S 1300 E Millcreek, UT 84106 PRESRT STD US POSTAGE PA I D PERMIT 7148 SLC, UT Millcreek Arts Fest! AUGUST 19 11 AM – 10 PM HISTORIC BALDWIN RADIO FACTORY 3474 S 2300 E Millcreek, Connected by Nature I Volume: 7, Issue: 5 I August-September 2023 I millcreek.us Fishing up at Camp Tracy. Page 7 ---PAGE BREAK--- 2 The Venture Out! event on the evening of Friday, June 9th was a special one for the community. Former and current students, teachers, and principals came to walk the halls of Millcreek El- ementary one last time before it shuts its doors for good. Along with the regular Venture Out! fun of food trucks, games, and a movie, there was also an open house at the school. Attendees had the chance to look at pictures from since the school opened in 1955 and share memories. The event had a 50’s theme, including a 50’s band, lots of poodle skirts, and a showing of the movie Grease to end the night. Although it was a bittersweet occasion, the event was a chance to celebrate the life of the school and all the great things that has happened there over the years. Granite School District conducted a boundary study last fall because the number of school-age children in the area continues to fall as demographics change. Based on the study’s recom- mendations, the school board made the difficult decision to close three schools in the district, one of which was Millcreek Elementary. Beginning this fall, those students will now be in the boundaries of Woodrow Wilson, Lincoln, and William Penn Elementaries. Mayor Silvestrini commented that the city is in conversations with the school district to see how the community can continue to benefit from this space. In the meantime, the district is commit- ted to maintaining the play fields. The Millcreek Promise Program has been involved with the school since the program’s inception. Before the pandem- ic, Millcreek Promise created a reading program for the youth who attend the school. Since then, Millcreek Prom- ise was responsible for putting in the outdoor classroom with much help from parents at the school. Promise has also been supporting events and other initia- tives at the school and looks forward to continuing to help serve young people in this area in their new schools. Community Bids Farewell to Millcreek Elementary The following offices are up for elec- tion this year to serve four year terms: • Mayor • Council District 1 • Council District 3 The candidate declaration period will be August 8-15, 2023, during regular business hours, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Millcreek will be participating in ranked choice voting for the Municipal General Election on November 21, 2023 (previously scheduled for November 7, 2023, but rescheduled to accommodate the Special Congressional Election). Ranked choice voting gives voters the freedom to rank candidates in order of their choice. Instead of choosing only one candidate, ranked choice voting allows voters to rank all candidates according to their preference (1st, 2nd, 3rd, etc.). Vot- ers may also choose to not rank some or all candidates, as a ranking counts as a “yes” vote (example, voters may rank only their top two choices of four candidates). If one candidate does not receive an absolute majority (50%) first choice vote in the first round, then the ranking begins. When a voter’s number one choice is eliminated, their second choice is included in the count for the second round. In each round of ranked choice voting, the candidate with the lowest number of votes is eliminated. This process continues until one candidate receives an absolute majority vote. For more information, visit: millcreek.us/161/Elections. Candidate Filing Coming Up Soon slco.org/planning DATE: Tuesday, August 1 TIME: 5 pm–8 pm PLACE: Big Cottonwood Regional Park PUBLIC OPEN HOUSE Help us shape the future of Big Cottonwood Regional Park 4300 S 1300 E, Millcreek DATE: Tuesday, August 1 TIME: 5 pm–8 pm PLACE: Big Cottonwood Regional Park 4300 S 1300 E, Millcreek HELP SHAPE THE FUTURE OF BIG COTTONWOOD REGIONAL PARK! Share your thoughts at the Open House noted above or online through the QR code below ---PAGE BREAK--- 3 Millcreek partnered with Salt Lake County and the State of Utah last fall to host a temporary overflow shelter at the former Calvin Smith Library at 810 East 3300 South. The purpose of the shelter was to provide a safe, dry, warm place for Utahns facing homelessness over what turned out to be an extraordinarily harsh winter. We did our part as a community to avert a humani- tarian crisis by providing shelter for over 1,200 Utahns over 170 days from November 1 of last year to April 20 of this year. By providing 120 temporary shelter cots, Millcreek participated in a region-wide effort to expand shelter capacity. Shelters in Salt Lake City, South Salt Lake, and Midvale expanded their capacity, and additional facilities were kept open overnight in Salt Lake City during periods of extreme cold or heavy snowfall. We anticipate that another community in the region will take the lead in hosting a temporary overflow shelter this fall and winter. Millcreek worked closely with the Unified Police Department (UPD) and the shelter operator, communicating daily and meet- ing weekly to assess the needs of the shelter, and impacts to the surrounding neighborhood. We can report that the shelter was a successful operation, that there was no measurable increase in crime or illegal camping surrounding the shelter, and that our efforts as a community saved lives. The Temporary Winter Overflow Shelter Was Well Utilized The figure below shows how the temporary overflow shelter population changed over time. The red line is the census, and the blue bars are the low temperatures. The population gradually increased from an average 58 clients per night in November to an average 113 per night in March. During extremely cold weather, the demand for shelter cots increased. In February, the State authorized shelter operators to increase capacity based on demand, and utilization remained high, over 100 per night, through mid-April. Partnerships Worked to Keep The Neighborhood Safe Millcreek worked closely with UPD, the shelter operator, the Salt Lake Valley Coalition to End Homelessness, and the State of Utah to ensure that the temporary overflow shelter and the sur- rounding neighborhood remained safe for all. State funding paid for two additional full-time officers to patrol the neighborhood surrounding the temporary overflow shelter, and UPD allocated some of its own resources to provide additional officers and mental health support as needed. In addition, the shelter opera- tor enforced a humane and reasonable code of conduct that helped to provide a safe, comfortable, and quiet place for clients. The figure below and to the left illustrates the calls for service that 911 or UPD Dispatch received within a half-mile of the temporary overflow shelter. The green line indicates the calls for service received from November 2021 through April 2022, before the temporary overflow shelter opened. The red line indicates the calls for service that occurred while the temporary overflow shelter was in operation. The purple line indicates the calls for service at the temporary overflow shelter itself. Calls for service in the neighborhood surrounding the temporary overflow shelter were lower in 2022-2023, while the temporary overflow shelter was in operation, than they were the year prior. In addition, we did not observe any illegal campsites near the temporary overflow shelter. While the temporary overflow shelter was in operation, UPD worked to proactively support the shelter operator and to help meet the needs of clients. In one case, a UPD officer drove a cli- ent to Utah County when he expressed a wish to be reconnected with family. In another case, a UPD officer cared for a client’s pet while the client was receiving emergency medical treatment at St. Mark’s Hospital. While the temporary overflow shelter produced a number of calls for service, 43 percent of these were calls for emergency medical services. UPD did not report any major criminal inci- dents involving homeless Utahns in or near the shelter while it was in operation. Millcreekers Made a Difference Over the course of the shelter operations, many Millcreek resi- dents reached out to city staff and the shelter operator asking to volunteer or donate goods. Thanks to the support of Millcreek residents, we were able to provide over 30 carloads of blankets, sweatpants, socks, water, hygiene kits, snacks and coffee to the homeless Utahns staying at the temporary overflow shelter. A couple Millcreek families even organized special treats and activities for the clients during December. The temporary overflow shelter became a place of refuge, and was regarded as an especially safe and comfortable place, given the extremely cold and wet winter we faced. Of the 1,200 Utahns who stayed at the temporary winter overflow shelter, 160 stayed multiple nights, and 52 Utahns were able to find permanent housing, thanks to the proactive and thoughtful work of the shelter operator and the Salt Lake Valley Coalition to End Homelessness. Millcreek residents and businesses showed courage, compassion, and resolve in the face of a challenging emergency circumstance. With your help, we made a difference and saved lives. Temporary Winter Overflow Shelter YEAR-END REPORT Millcreek Helping the Homeless Christ United Methodist Church is back with their annual Health Fair, offering free health tests, flu shots, and other services for the wellbeing of the community. These are some of the services that will be available: Free Health Tests: • Blood Sugar, Cholesterol, Blood Pressure and Body Mass Index • Hearing Screening through Miracle Ear • Vision Screening through Friends for Sight Other Free Services: • Flu Shots • Bicycle helmets for kids • Fire extinguishers • Smoke Detectors • Visit with a therapy dog Participants: • American Red Cross • Bicycle Enthusiasts • Community Nursing • Fit Salt Lake • Pride Center • Rocky Mountain Fire • Salt Lake County Aging Services • And many more! SUNDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2023, 8:30 AM TO 12:00 PM I ChristUMCUtah.org 2375 EAST 3300 SOUTH SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH 84109 I [PHONE REDACTED] Community Health Fair–everyone is welcome! Source: Unified Police Department Source: Friends of Switchpoint, Accuweather.com ---PAGE BREAK--- CONTINUE TO ENJOY THESE REGULAR OFFERINGS Pizza Nono and Normal Ice Cream UTAH PACIFIC ISLANDER HERITAGE SKATE NIGHT Fri, Aug 4 6:00 – 10:00 PM A community cel- ebration to kick-off Utah Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Enjoy food, entertainment, fun and games. MAMAS MARKET MONDAYS Public market on Mondays hosted by Went to Market. WATER WEDNESDAYS Inflatable water slide for more summer fun. CHEAP SK8 ON LABOR DAY Mon, Sept 4 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM $2 discount on admission More fun for less money! Come SK8 cheap! SPIKE BALL TOURNAMENT Sat, Aug 12 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM Do you love spike ball? Then this event is your chance to compete in one of the top ten tourna- ments of the Utah spike ball season. Beginners and intermediate players are welcome! Players are invited to a free pre-tournament party on Friday, Aug 11, 7-9 PM at Millcreek Common. REGISTER AT UTAH- ROUNDNET.COM/ MILLCREEK LATINO & HISPANIC HERITAGE FIESTA Sat, Sept 16, 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM Kick-off Latino & Hispanic Heritage Month (Sep 15 – Oct 15). This special fiesta celebrates culture and tradition. It’s an opportunity to honor the integral influence and contributions of Utah’s Latin American and Spanish-speaking people. Every Thursday 5:00-9:00 PM Friday and Saturday Nights 7:00 – 10:00 PM What’s Coming Up At Millcreek Common? COME TO 1354 E Chambers Avenue Millcreek, UT 84106 LEARN MORE AT millcreekcommon.org @millcreekcommon R O L L E R S K A T I N G S U M M E R S C H E D U L E Open Daily 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM FALL (9/5 TO 10/31) Sun thru Thurs: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM Fri & Sat: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM P R I C I N G Admission $7 Quad Skate Rental $5 Punch Passes and Season Memberships available at Granite Credit Union Adventure Hub located at Millcreek Common Group discounts for 25 people or more S K AT E C L A S S E S Mondays 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM Beginner Learn to Skate Wednesdays 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM Roller Dance FUNdamentals Schedule is subject to change. Go to @millcreekcommon on Instagram for updates. 4 WEEKDAY PLAYTIVITIES LAST DAY AUGUST 18 Monday - Friday 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM Free games, arts & crafts on weekdays hosted by Millcreek’s supportive businesses and organizations. 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM Daily BUSKING BUS Thursdays 6:30 -9:30 PM August 10 August 24 Enjoy amazing entertainers ---PAGE BREAK--- AG 19th MLCE AR FS @ T BLWI RDIO FCR LCL ARS & WO- SOS LCL MSIC FO, GMS & FN! FOR SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES ARTIST BOOTH/WORKSHOP APPLICATIONS MUSICAL PERFORMANCE APPLICATIONS VISIT MILLCREEKARTSCOUNCIL.ORG I’S HPEI! 5 T h a n k Yo u S po ns or s! P R E S E N T I N G G O L D M&M INSURANCE S I L V E R B R O N Z E C O M M U N I T Y NYLIFE SECURITIES 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 Pro- gram 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 2023 FUN 4 FREE L i f e ' s B etter O u t d o o r s ! Still Time to Venture Out! Learn More at VentureOut.org #MILLCREEK.ART.COUNCIL ONLY TWO MORE CONCERTS LEFT! VENTUREOUT.ORG ---PAGE BREAK--- HANGOUT With cops and firefighters and owners of cool cars NOAC BIG COTTONWOOD PARK 4300 S 1300 E August 1, 5:00 – 8:00 PM Ogle beautiful and interesting cars as well as learn what our police are doing to reduce crime and how you can help. Back by popular demand, join us in the park or wait on the classic car parade route as part of the Night Out Against Crime activities. BE ON THE LOOKOUT FOR Emergency Response Teams K-9s Classic Cars Food Truck Rally Rolling Car Show Parade Games Live Music ENTER YOUR COOL CAR! Do you have a n auto you’d like to enter in the show and parade? If so, please register online at Ventureout.org. You may win a big PRIZE! ENJOY EATS Ask Us How You Can Save On Your Home Owners Insurance And More With Allstate! Melissa & Miles Hunsaker Your Millcreek Allstate Insurance Office. [PHONE REDACTED] -1635 East 3300 South Millcreek EAT SHOP PLAY 6 2023 FUN4 FREE Ni gh t O ut A ga in st Cr im e VENTUREOUT.ORG ---PAGE BREAK--- ALWAYS THERE so you can venture out Proud Gold Sponsor of Venture Out! 2023 granite.org I 888-GCU-TEAM 3675 South 900 East, Millcreek, Utah 84106 FREE CLASSES! Learn more at: Call (435) 900-STAR to talk to a nurse today! MountainStar.com/ConsultANurse FREE Consult-A-Nurse® Expert Advice, Available 24/7 Call our nurses 24 hours a day by phone at (435) 900-STAR We understand health issues are never convenient. Consult-A-Nurse® is here to help with your concerns, on your schedule. It’s simple, free, and can offer you the peace of mind you need. They do not diagnose conditions but provide information on many subjects, including: Cardiac Services Children's Health Diabetes Care Family Birthing Classes Health Screenings & Fairs Men's Health Neurology/Stroke Orthopedics Sleep Disorders Spine Care Weight Loss Surgery Wellness Seminars Women's Health And more! Scan this QR code to save the Consult-A-Nurse® number in your phone! ST. MARK'S HOSPITAL IS PROUD TO CELEBRATE 50 YEARS IN MILLCREEK! Did you know that St. Mark's Hospital and MountainStar Healthcare offer FREE health seminars to the public? We cover a wide range of topics and share the latest treatments and practices for healthy living. Classes are typically hosted at the hospital and virtually! 7 GUIDED FUN Camp overnight with family and friends at the historic Boy Scout camp located just 10-minutes up beautiful Mill Creek Canyon. Passes for day-excursions are also available. Register online at VentureOut.org and learn more about camp. Space is limited. CAMP ACTIVITIES Arts & Crafts Boondoggle Giant bubbles Sidewalk chalk Gaga ball 9-Square Cornhole Slackline Mindfulness Space Board Games Archery BB Guns Climbing Wall Fishing Hikes Nature Photography Terrariums Camp Service Project ENTERTAINMENT Animal Show with Taylor’s Traveling Troop The Deaf and the Musician Long Wings Bird Show Magic Show Storytellers Drum Beat Class Camp Antics Puppet Show Shadow Dancing EXPLORE MILLCREEK CANYON Weekend 1: Aug 25 - 27 Weekend 2: Sep 1-4 Cam p T ra cy A dv en tu re Wee ken ds VENTUREOUT.ORG ---PAGE BREAK--- M i l l F r e aks S c a r y F u n ! MILLFREAKS MULTIPLE LOCATIONS October 14, 5:00 – 10:00 PM A Halloween Entertainment Tour Join us for an entertaining exploration of fun activities as you wind through Millcreek’s four communities in familiar, wild, and often unknown spaces. There is a fee to participate in this tour. Please register online at Ventureout.org/millfreaks FIND FUN Fire Dancers Live Music Comedy Magic Shows Dance Performances Voo Doo Shop Tricks & Treats Food Trucks ENTERTAINING EXPLORATIONS FIND FOOD 8 Our wonderful community partner, St. Mark’s Hospital, an- nounces the opening of their new patient tower.. The project started on the north side of the hospi- tal’s campus in early 2021. After two years of construc- tion, St. Mark’s Hospital is excited to open the new facility to patients, their families, and the community. The new five-floor patient tower comprises over 125,000 square feet of new space and 42,000 square feet of renovated space. St. Mark’s Intensive Care Unit, Progressive Care Unit, and Medical/Surgical Unit are among some of the service lines that are in the new tower. Additional highlights include: • Increased patient rooms sizes • A new emergency room entrance • More comfortable waiting areas for patients’ friends and families • Additional clinic space to support service line growth within the hospital St. Mark’s Hospital is also proud to celebrate its 50th anniversary in Millcreek! Founded over 150 years ago, St. Mark’s Hospital had several locations in downtown Salt Lake City before relocating to Millcreek in 1972. Learn more at: www.stmarkshospital.com. Patience Pays off for Patients at St. Mark’s VENTUREOUT.ORG ---PAGE BREAK--- We are excited to open up Utah’s largest outdoor climbing wall, which is adjacent to Millcreek’s brand-new city hall, to be shared by all who crave adventure in the vertical world. From those with prior climbing experience to those looking for a new activity to immerse one- self in, this amenity is an exciting new addition to Millcreek Common and is sure to get adventurers adrenaline pumping! We look forward to witnessing the activa- tion of this new, vibrant space that fosters the active and adventurous spirit of Millcreek Com- mon guests. The city could not have done this alone. We received a $200k grant from the Utah Governor’s Office of Economic Opportunity to help build the wall, and the local company Vertical Solutions designed the climb- ing wall with one side for speed climbing and the two other walls with several options for thrilling 65’ climbing endeavours. Climbs begin in early October. Millcreek recently hired Gannon to manage the experience of climbers. His position plays a crucial role in ensuring the safety and enjoyment of guests. He has spent the past several years traveling and training, gaining valuable experience and insight from the world of climbing to apply towards our Millcreek Climbing Wall. He has spent time working as a climbing guide in Spain and on the East Coast of the US. In addition to being certified by the American Mountain Guide Association (AMGA) he is also a certified Wilderness First Responder and CWA Certified Climbing Wall In- structor. He is also working to connect our vibrant com- munity to outdoor adventure and recreation oppor- tunities. We envision this unique outdoor climbing wall to become a hub of excite- ment and a gathering place for both seasoned climbers and those seeking to try something new. Millcreek is committed to promoting active and healthy lifestyles. Climbing is an excellent way to stay fit, build strength, and develop mental resilience. The jour- ney of a climber starts by taking the first step up the wall. So…Are you ready to scale city hall? Scale to New Heights at Millcreek Common MILLCREEK COMMON U P D A T E From team building to corporate retreats, wedding receptions to pop-up markets, our team is ready to turn uncommon experiences into memorable events. Take advantage of our state-of-the-art sound system and customizable interactive lighting. Rent out the entire Skate Loop and learn to dance on skates with group lessons! And coming soon you’ll be able to reach new heights with our certified Rock-Climbing expert and on-site rock wall! Outdoor wedding receptions on the Sundeck Intimate board meetings in the Adventure Conference Room Rent the whole loop for large Corporate Events Flexible catering options For more information or to book your next event, contact our Community Life Event Planning Manager at [PHONE REDACTED]. Millcreek Common—uncommonly perfect for events. Come gather and grow closer. 1354 E Chambers Avenue I Millcreek, UT 84106 millcreekcommon.org CORPORATE EVENTS AND PRIVATE PARTIES AT MILLCREEK COMMON ~ ROLLERSKATING ~ COOL SPLASH PAD ~ UNIQUE PERFORMANCES ~ COZY FIREPITS ~ GROUP SKATING LESSONS~ EXPANSIVE CENTER STAGE ~ STATE OF THE ART SOUND SYSTEM ~ CUSTOMIZABLE INTERACTIVE LIGHTING~ Host your next event at Utah’s most unique private party venue. 9 Gannon Climbing Manager ---PAGE BREAK--- 10 MILLCREEK CITY HALL U P D A T E Making the City Center a Place of Art MT. OLYMPUS COMMUNITY COUNCIL DAVID BAIRD, CHAIR [EMAIL REDACTED] [PHONE REDACTED] CANYON RIM CITIZEN’S ASSOCIATION ROBERT PETERSON, CHAIR [EMAIL REDACTED] [PHONE REDACTED] MILLCREEK COMMUNITY COUNCIL JAMIE WALKER, 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 3 CHERI JACKSON [PHONE REDACTED] [EMAIL REDACTED] CITY COUNCIL DISTRICT 4 BEV UIPI [PHONE REDACTED] [EMAIL REDACTED] STAY UP TO DATE ON MILLCREEK SUBSCRIBE TO OUR WEEKLY ELECTRONIC NEWSLETTER FOR THE LATEST NEWS 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 ENJOY GRASS-ROOTS ENGAGEMENT THROUGH YOUR COMMUNITY COUNCIL MEETINGS MAYOR, JEFF SILVESTRINI [PHONE REDACTED] [EMAIL REDACTED] STAY IN THE KNOW AND MAKE YOUR VOICE KNOWN CITY COUNCIL DISTRICT 2 THOM DESIRANT [PHONE REDACTED] [EMAIL REDACTED] A committee called CHACA (standing for City Hall And Common Arts) has convened to help determine what physical art will be in the new City Hall when it opens in October and on Mill- creek Common. City Councilmembers Cheri Jackson, Silvia Catten, and Bev Uipi have been involved, along with Planning Commissioner Victoria Reid, key city department heads, and Millcreek Arts Council members Angel Vice, Rachel Becker, Rach Whit- tekiend, and Traci O’Very Covey. “We are wanting to make sure that people feel that this is the people’s house, with beautiful representations of our community throughout,” said Councilwoman Cheri Jackson. “Art can inspire us, bring people together, and help celebrate the spirit of Millcreek,” she said. With a public market on the ground floor and a sixth-floor community room, there is more space for art than a typical city office building. The committee has already determined that there will be wall space for local artists to display and sell their creations in the public market, for example, and are working with the Utah PTA to have a rotating exhibit of student Reflections contest winners on display from Millcreek’s student artists on the second floor. Other areas will have art on loan that showcases special areas of the city and the Millcreek Historic Preservation Commission is being con- sulted on unique historical displays. Original art projects will also be commissioned for outside display on Millcreek Common. If you have any art that is uniquely Millcreek that the CHACA Committee should be aware of, please contact City Manager Mike Winder mwinder@ millcreek.us. The committee is also building up a database of local artists that will be invited to participate in forthcoming projects. Former Millcreek resident Al Rounds has done numerous paintings of the Millcreek area, like this one titled “Millcreek Mill.” Mt. Olympus stands ma- jestic in the background of this rendering of the original site of the John Neff Mill, built at 2700 East & Evergreen Ave. Dr. Hamid Adib will loan a 25” x 36” original oil painting to the new City Hall. It shows the Villa Theater when it hosted the movie South Pacific for a historic ten-month run in 1958. ---PAGE BREAK--- BUSINESS CORNER 11 Without showing the story to a friend, ask them to fill in the blanks. Once all the blanks are filled, read the story back to them for a good laugh! Milo the Millcreek Moose has lots of friends, including a [ADJECTIVE] [ANIMAL] named [BOY NAME] an [ADJECTIVE] [ANIMAL] named [GIRL NAME] and a very [ADJECTIVE] [ANIMAL] named Big [SINGER NAME] In the summertime, Milo likes to go with his friends to [ADVERB] throw a [NOUN] Another hobby is to lazily [VERB] in the [PLACE] until it is [NUMBER BETWEEN 1 and 12] o’clock and time to go home. When it is really hot, around [NUMBER] degrees out- side, Milo and friends like to eat [ADJECTIVE] [FOOD] and wash it down with a refreshing [TEMPERATURE] [DRINK] Yummy! Summertime in Millcreek is always fun for Milo and friends! MILO’S MAD LIB ADVENTURE CHILL OUT MILLCREEK! COLD TREATS TO BEAT THE HEAT Among Millcreek’s licensed businesses are numerous places to grab a treat and beat the heat. Here are some local favorites if you need something frozen to get you through the hot August nights. normal® ice cream 1357 E 3300 S on Millcreek Common The silver vintage ice cream truck has become a fast favorite for visitors to Millcreek Common! Normal Ice Cream is anything but ordinary and serves up premium soft serve cones in flavors as abnormal as salted vanilla bean, raspberry sour cream, and cookie butter. Flavors change Hokulia Shave Ice 3981 Wasatch Blvd in Olympus Hills Shopping Center The Cove loves the most authentic shave ice on the mainland, with “island style” soft and flavorful shave ice. There are twelve Hawaiian inspired ice creams worth surfing on over for, with Lava Flow and Hula Pie as the favorites. Oh, and their Hawaiian smoothies are the best this side of Haleakala. Aloha! Baya Bar 3130 S Highland Dr. A hidden gem, Baya Bar offers a refresh- ing array of handcrafted smoothies, acai bowls, and fresh juices. Every menu item uses fresh, high-quality ingredients that are bursting with vibrant flavors that leave you feeling like you just took a trip to a tropical paradise! Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt 3165 E 3300 S in Canyon Rim Center Menchie’s offers a choose-your-own adventure frozen yogurt experience. Pick from multiple flavors and toppings to create a custom treat just for you, with flavors rotating regularly. Menchie’s also offers vegan options! Crown Burgers 3190 Highland Dr. Locals know that this favorite is about so much more than pastrami burgers. Grab a quick and creamy shake, sundae, or cone from Crown Burgers’ drive through! With classic flavors and terrific service, Crown Burgers can help you beat-the-heat in a hurry. Iceberg Drive Inn 3900 S 900 E There’s a reason Iceberg has been a thriving business since their first location opened here in Millcreek in the 60’s. Come try out one of their classic, thick shakes, or try a banana split with your choice of ice cream. These shakes are sky-high and will definitely last you the whole evening. Nielsen’s Frozen Custard 3918 Highland Dr. Nobody does frozen custard (a denser consistency than ice cream, made with eggs in addition to cream and sugar) like Nielsen’s. With gravity-defying “concrete,” and plenty of nut and mix-in options, you will definitely beat the heat with this summer treat. Bob’s Brainfreeze 3131 E 3300 S Locally owned and locally revered, summer in Millcreek isn’t the same without Bob’s. The unique premium shaved ice enjoys fresh and delicious toppings and has been a hit with locals for 20 years (try the Bang-a-Rang, Skyline Eagle, or Olympus Titan for something refreshingly unique). Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream 3983 Wasatch Blvd Handel’s has been making their ice cream fresh daily since 1945, so they may know a thing or two about this sweet treat. With a whopping 45+ unique flavors on their menu to choose from, you’ll never run out of options! Feeling indecisive? Get the 4 Scoop Sampler and satisfy all your flavor cravings! Twisted Sugar 3130 S Highland Dr If you haven’t tried a Twister from Twisted Sugar, what are you waiting for?? These delectable ice cream smoothies come in flavors like coconut lime, lemonade, peaches and cream, and pineapple! Oh, and don’t forget to grab one of their delectable cookies on the way out. Boba Luv 2272 E 3300 S A newcomer to Millcreek, Boba Luv is bursting with unique flavors in the form of milk teas, smoothies, slushies, and more! Choose one of their signa- ture, Instagram-worthy drinks or make your own from their endless options of flavors like passion fruit, lychee, or kiwi and add delicious toppings such as boba, assorted jellies, or crème brulee cheese foam! M i l o ’ s K i d C o r n e r A P L AC E TO P L AY ---PAGE BREAK--- 12 millcreek.us Millcreek City Hall, 3330 S 1300 E Millcreek, UT 84106 Main: (801) 214-2700 D E S I G N E D B Y B L U E C A I R N M E D I A 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 number [PHONE REDACTED] Surveyor Surveying, Boundaries, Parcel Maps [PHONE REDACTED] Wasatch Front Waste & Recycling Garbage & Recycling pickup, dumpster program [PHONE REDACTED] © 2023 MILLCREEK NEWS important PHONE NUMBERS west side near the TRAX line. Jordan River Trail improve- ments on the Millcreek side will continue, including trail exten- sions, a new bridge over the river near our border with Murray, and new pavilions, tables, and a small playground at the trailhead on 3900 Construction of the new city hall should be completed with a grand opening scheduled for October 10th. Many have asked about whether city hall con- struction is sapping funding for roads and sidewalks. The answer is “no.” City Hall (like Millcreek Common) is being constructed with money from bonds the city issued as well as grants the city has received. The use of any gen- eral fund tax dollars to construct these projects has been only incidental. The bond funds and grant money are restricted, and may not be used for improve- ments to roads, sidewalks or for other purposes. The bonds that paid for Mill- creek Common will be repaid exclusively by the increased property taxes generated by the new development surrounding the Common. Everything is on track to ensure that. The bonds for city hall will be repaid over 30 years at 2% interest. The amounts needed for those payments will be offset by the savings from not having to rent city hall, not hav- ing to rent our UPD police head- quarters and also by the revenue generated from renting out the community rooms and other fa- cilities which are part of city hall. Thus, the bond payments will be quite affordable and will not sap funds needed for the city’s other capital projects. The city will also maintain a fund balance (“rainy day fund”) of almost 35% of the city budget (the state law maximum). This amount ensures our favorable bond rating, protects taxpay- ers against any downturn in the economy and gives us flexibility in the event of the need for an emergency expenditure or a new opportunity. The city’s proposed budget is available for your inspection on the city web page here: Millcreek.us/187/Finance. I encourage you to review it and contact us with any questions you may have. Millcreek Promise is helping gardeners throughout the city contribute surplus produce to fellow residents in need. They do this through partnering with organizations who help those experiencing food insecurity or poverty. This is your chance to eliminate the stress of what to do with all that zucchini—YES! Deliver your surplus produce to the Millcreek collection site of your choice, knowing that the food you have grown will feed those in need. All produce…fruit, or vegetable…is welcome. You don’t have to donate a lot or donate every week. There are 9 different col- lection sites in Millcreek so donating surplus produce will be easy! Collection sites will be open on either Monday or Wednesday (depending on the collection site), and the donated produce will be picked up on Tuesday or Thursday and taken to Millcreek organiza- tions in need. To find the collection site closest to you, and the day on which each site is operational for collection, check the map at wastelesssolutions.org/gardenshare. Millcreek organizations that will benefit from your surplus pro- duce include Bud Bailey Apartments, Maliheh Free Clinic, Jewish Family Services Food Pantry, and Hal Schulz Community Action Preschool. Let’s make Summer 2023 a season of sharing our bounty—com- munity wide. We hope you will join in sharing fresh produce with others, and making Millcreek a stronger community. Questions? Email Mary Draper, Millcreek Promise, mdraper@ millcreek.us. What To Do With All That Zucchini? * The Jordan River trail projects are partially funded through grants awarded the city: the LeRay McAllister Critical Land Conservation Fund from the Utah Quality Growth Commis- sion; the 2020 and 2021 Forestry Fire and State Lands Grant; the CDBG FY 2022-2023 and CDBG 2023-2024 FY from the Salt Lake County Housing and Urban Development; and the UDOT Transportation Investment Funds from UDOT and the Utah State Legislature. Since the city’s incorporation, Millcreek has con- tracted with Salt Lake County for its justice court. The Justice Court has authority to handle class B and C misdemeanors (which are generally traffic citations), violations of city ordinances, small claims, and infractions committed within Mill- creek’s boundaries. Recently, Salt Lake County informed the city that it would be getting out of the court business and that Millcreek would need to find a new option. Rather than starting its own court, a path that would be costly both in initial set-up costs and ongoing expenses, city leaders explored partnering with neighboring cities. In the end, Holladay City proved the best option for Millcreek taxpayers, and effective July 1, 2023, Holladay is contracted to handle Millcreek’s justice court needs. Cases already being handled by Salt Lake County Justice Court will continue there through this transition. “For years, Holla- day’s court has successfully provided this service for Cottonwood Heights,” said City Attorney John Brems, “adding Millcreek’s cases to their court will further help with enjoying economies of scale by everyone,” he said. City leaders expect that this change will both save money for the city and be more convenient for most city residents. “The Holladay Justice Court, located inside their city hall at 4580 South 2300 East, will actually be closer for most Millcreek residents than the old county location at 2100 South and State,” Mayor Jeff Silvestrini pointed out. “Millcreek’s lean and highly efficient government model continues to work best as we partner where it makes sense instead of trying to do everything ourselves,” he said. Millcreek’s Justice Court Moves to Holladay BE IN THE KNOW P O L I C I E S I O R D I N A N C E S I P R O C E D U R E S cont. from page 1: Budget Meet in-person with Mayor Jeff Silvestrini Fridays from 2-4 pm for 15 minutes. Call [PHONE REDACTED] to schedule. MEET WITH THE MAYOR