August 2017-October 2017

Community Engagement Plan + Project planning

9 Stakeholder Interviews

9 Event Series #1: Community Kickoff Events

9 Online Survey #1: Values

Plan Audit + Development Code Analysis

Existing Conditions Snapshots

October 2017-February 2018

Creating the Vision

9 Event Series #2: Visioning Workshop

9 Online Survey #2: Visioning

Vision Document

February 2018-June 2018

Identifying Opportunities

9 Event Series #3: Community Choices Neighborhood Workshops

9 Online Survey #3: Community Choices

Implementation Strategies

Adaptive Management Program, Monitoring, + Projects

June 2018-December 2018

Draft Plan Development

9 Event Series #4: Draft Plan Public Review Open House

9 Online Survey #4: Draft Plan Review

Final Plan Development

9 Formal Adoption Hearings

be developed through regular communication with, and input from, the public, and with the technical expertise of the consulting team and City staff. A major focus is to educate the com-munity about the City planning process, why indi-viduals should participate, how the shared vision affects them, and how the City will use the plan to guide the future. Stay tuned throughout the process for information on how to get involved and help shape the future of your community!

Additional information may be found at MillcreekGeneralPlan.com.

Millcreek is embarking on the exciting process of developing our city’s first general plan. This offers an extraordinary platform for city staff, planning commission, community councils, stakeholders, and residents to join in a dialogue focused on enhancing our city’s long-term vitality.

The plan, titled Millcreek Together, will define the vision for Millcreek, establish community goals and prioritize steps for achieving those goals. The planning process will help ensure the community’s values align with the City’s roadmap for development so that Millcreek thrives well

Are you feeling a bit frazzled lately? That might be your cue to get outside! I read a quote on the brain and enjoying the great outdoors that stated, “We have to remember: The brain does not need a screen. It has never needed a screen. The brain needs nature. It has always needed nature.”

Nature may be JUST the thing you need to recharge your battery. Good thing FALL is the perfect time to drink in nature’s delights. Here are a few ideas to get you started:

• Build a bonfire up Mill Creek Canyon and tell a few ghost stories or just engage in good old-fashioned banter. When a group of good friends or family gather around a crackling fire at this time of year it is almost magic.

• Don’t like hauling wood or the smell of smoke? One of the simplest and easi-est ways to get a taste of fall is to take a slow drive in the neighborhoods with the windows down. Try to be engaged in nature by listening to the sound of leaves rustling outside.

• Milford knows one of the BEST ways to get me to curl up with him on a rainy fall day is a bowl of homemade popcorn, and the window cracked open a smidge. Take time to watch the rain outside, and soak in the cool, crisp, earthy smells of the outdoors.

• Plant some bulbs or perennials in your garden for next spring. There is nothing quite like the anticipation of flowers signaling the change in seasons. When they come up next year, they will be almost like a forgotten surprise. Need-less to say, fall is a wonderful time for plants to establish their roots for next year.

• Go on a bike ride and feel the wind whistle in your ears. If you make it up the canyons, savor the trees, enjoy breathing heavy, and notice the last remnants of wildlife getting ready for winter.

Of course, you can always take a walk in Parley’s Hollow to get a taste of nature as well. Whatever you do, take it all in!

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into the future. This plan will guide our approach to preserving, enhancing and growing Millcreek’s neighborhoods in a way that promotes mutual prosperity, coordinated public investment and a healthy environment. It will establish a basis for future policies and priorities for development and will provide a balanced, predictable, and flexible land use plan and implementable strategies for economic development, housing, health and well-being, and supporting infrastructure.

Outreach efforts are critical to the goals and objectives for this process. The general plan will

the team asked residents of Millcreek “What do you love about the city? Results from this important question are illustrated below and will be used to inform the overall vision of the plan.

If you didn’t have a chance to offer feedback, be sure to take our online survey #1 available at MillcreekGeneralPlan.com.

MILLCREEK GENERAL PLANMillcreek Together is a 12-18 month initiative that engages the public in defining a shared vision for the city between now and 2030.

Over the summer you may have heard about the general plan project at a number of city events around town. City staff and the consultant team have hosted booths at the Night Out Against Crime; Venture Outdoors: and completed interviews with community members to kick-off the process. Through these events,

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CONNECTING CITIZENS IN THE CANYON RIM, MT. OLYMPUS, EAST MILL CREEK AND MILLCREEK COMMUNITIES

Scott Avenue Park, located at 840 E. Scott Avenue and, just west of Millcreek Gardens Nursery, is home to a wonderful community garden. Local gardeners who have rented plots at the site are celebrating harvest time, and reaping the fall fruits of their spring labors. Since 2012, the garden area has been producing heirloom tomatoes, lemon cucumbers, okra, and whatever else these local gardeners fancy.

Under the auspices of the Parks for Produce program, Salt Lake County funded the garden infrastructure, converting former turf area into multiple 4’ X 20’ garden rows. Wasatch Community Gardens provides ongoing

management. Many of the gardeners themselves contributed to the initial outreach and efforts to design the layout and create the garden plots. Corporate partner Home Depot also got involved in the fun by donating the garden’s shed and picnic table.

As part of the agreement for using park land, the gardeners are required to spend at least six hours per summer in support of community activities other than their own plots. This includes caring a U-Pick-It plot outside the fence (where produce is available to anyone who needs vegetables), a children’s garden, and two compost

bins, as well as picking up trash in the park and painting over graffiti (with paint furnished by Salt Lake County’s anti-graffiti program manager, Nancy White). Fruit and vegetables that the growers cannot use are left in a box by the gate for anyone who needs them to have them.

Gardeners share a close connection and often use the space for workshops and socials. Space is available to join, but you must sign up early—the plots go fast. To do so, fill out a community garden application at www.wasatchgardens.org.

Millcreek would love to provide additional gardens for its residents, if you have an idea for a perfect location for a community garden, please contact Rita Lund at rslund@millcreek,utah.gov.

By Councilmember Dwight MarchantRoger Thompson is the embodiment of “America’s

Greatest Generation.” Born in rural, small town America (Dawson, Minnesota), he learned to WORK and make his way. Roger’s story is one of steady and faithful service to his family and friends.

Roger volunteered for the Air Force prior to the bombing of Pearl Harbor while his new bride was at home caring for their first child. Their son, Roger, was 2 1/2 years old when his dad returned from the war. Daughters Faye and Judy were born just prior to the Korean conflict. Roger was called back in service and eventually retired as a Major. His bride Pearl was a Utah girl and the family came back and settled in Millcreek in 1957 in the home where he still resides.

During the depression, before his military service, Roger worked at many jobs. Later, following his college graduation in biology and his wartime military service, Roger went to work for the US Post Office, where he served until his retirement in 1975. He explains that he has been retired (42 years) for longer than his working career!

Roger never met his father, who died in an arsonist fire at their family restaurant. His mother taught him the arts of respect, honesty, and courtesy. He tells the story

of his talented mother sewing some special ‘Lord Fauntleroy’ pants for him to wear to school. He hated them, but didn’t have the courage to tell her so. He cut the leg with scissors and then told her that he had torn them so he wouldn’t have to wear them. His mother recognized that the cut was clean and not caused by an accident or tear. Without chastising him, she simply sewed them so they could be worn, and he simply wore them without comment!

Just after his 100th birthday, Roger purchased a brand-new Honda and now, three years later, the odometer has 7,000 miles on it. He remains fully independent, with a bright mind and healthy body. Roger has no artificial limbs or joints although he does wear glasses and a hearing aid. But no false teeth. You might see him as he exercises at a Cardio Class at St Marks Hospital three times a week.

Roger’s secret to a long and fulfilling life?a) Eat Healthy—fruit, veggies and potatoes

Drink water, milk, and juices. NO SOFT DRINKS!b) Exercise regularlyc) Don’t need ALL your wants

d) Don’t go into debt. It puts you in slavery to your debtors

e) A good name. Your reward is what your children and grandchildren become

Roger is a shining example of a good person, a wonderful neighbor and a friend. You’ll recognize him by the sweater he always wears…even in the hot summer! Happy 103rd birthday, Roger!

By Dave Eskelsen, Rocky Mountain PowerNormally, adding a service drop for a residential

customer is a one-person job. But this one had some trees that needed clearing, so Craig Bunker, journeyman/serviceman, Metro, and Rodney Nicholes, apprentice lineman, Jordan Valley, met Blake Bleazard, journeyman lineman with Sturgeon Electric, Sept. 20, about 10 a.m. at the address in Millcreek, Utah, to do the job.

Turns out, this was no normal day for these men.“We were just getting ready to start the job, and a

neighbor across the street yells that there’s a house on fire,” said Bunker. “We could see right away there was smoke coming from the eaves.”

Bleazard and Nicholes immediately took action; Bunker called 911.

Bleazard recalls that the neighbor said there was an older man living in the home, still inside. “We found the front door locked, but were able to get it open. The smoke was so bad, I couldn’t see anything. I figured it was not a good idea to go in that way.”

Bleazard and Nicholes went around the back of the house. The windows were black with smoke. Bleazard used his boot to break a window to see if anyone was inside. No luck.

At the back sliding glass door, they saw a man’s feet, not far from the door. Taking a patio chair, Bleazard broke the glass and pulled the man out. The back yard didn’t have much room to get a safe distance from the house, so with the help of the neighbor, the three of them

carefully lifted the victim onto a patio table and carried him to safety.

By this time, Bunker had given details to the 911 dispatcher and more help was on the way. After getting the man into recovery position, they determined that CPR was needed and fortunately Rocky Mountain Power employees receive annual training. Nicholes described the experience.

“It’s amazing how fast your training kicks in,” he said. “Where to put your hands, how to do compressions, everything.”

The dispatcher helped them monitor vital signs and the speed of compressions. Soon, EMTs arrived from the Unified Fire Authority and took over.

It’s not the first time Rocky Mountain Power lineman have had to take action in an emergency. They all agreed such a thing was furthest from their minds this morning. They are just glad they were all there together, ready and willing to help.

By Councilmember Cheri JacksonMillcreek is organizing its emergency and

public service plans to be able to rely on HAM Radio operators and frequencies. We think HAMS can play key roles in both emergency response and service opportunities within our City and the county.

You should shortly receive a post card in the mail requesting information about you and your interest in becoming involved. In case you don’t receive the postcard, please contact us at millcreekham@gmail.com or phone Rita Lund at the City office 801-214-2707 and let us know your name, call sign, address and email address. Please also let us know if you are interested in providing support for emergency response, drills, and civic events, and whether you would like to receive additional training and license upgrades. We are looking forward to working with you!

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STAY IN THE KNOW AND MAKE YOUR VOICE KNOWNCITY COUNCIL DISTRICT 2 DWIGHT MARCHANT 801-214-2702dmarchant@millcreek.utah.gov

MILLCREEK MAYORJEFF SILVESTRINI801-214-2705jsilvestrini@millcreek.utah.gov

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CITY COUNCIL DISTRICT 3 CHERI JACKSON 801-214-2703cherijackson@millcreek.utah.gov

CITY COUNCIL DISTRICT 4 BEV UIPI 801-214-2704bevuipi@millcreek.utah.gov

CITY COUNCIL DISTRICT 1 SILVIA CATTEN 801-214-2701scatten@millcreek.utah.gov

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MEETINGS HELD THE 1ST WED OF EACH MONTH AT 7:00PM

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Happy 103rd Birthday to Millcreek’s ‘Senior’ Citizen —E. Roger Thompson.

Not Just Another Work Day

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Community Gardens are Good for the Community

This is a FABULOUS community event you DON’T want to miss. You can expect crisp air, crunchy leaves under your feet, and good old-fashioned games for the kids to play throughout the park. Of course, you are welcome to bring your own snack items, but there will also be chili, nachos, hot dogs and fresh hot popcorn for sale.

Admission to play the carnival games, jump on inflatables and enjoy live music is F-R-E-E.

This is DEFINITELY a family fun Halloween event (no tricks, just treats). So grab your kids or grand kids and join us!

If you want to volunteer, please contact Aimee McConkie at 801-634-8910 or aimee@ventureout.org.

ARE YOU READY FOR MILLFREAKS?Costumes, the famous candy cannon, ghoulishly fun entertainment and, of course, the big pumpkin drop?

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The Big Move:Millcreek finally has enough

staff that we are overcrowding our generous hosts at the Mount Olympus Improvement District. Yet, due to an unexpected problem requiring asbestos mitigation work, our new city office space in the old Thrift Town store at 3330 South 1300 East will not be ready until probably December. So as of September 25th, Millcreek will move to temporary space in the same shopping center where our

new office is being remodeled. Our temporary address is across the parking lot (next to the Halloween store—yikes!)

Leaving SLVLESA (but staying with UPD)

Following a public hearing on September 11, the city council voted to leave the taxing district that funds our police. Millcreek will replace the property tax levied by SLVLESA with a new Millcreek property tax in like amount beginning in

2018. Millcreek will contract directly with the Unified Police Department as Taylorsville, Midvale and Holladay do currently. This action was prompted by Riverton and Herriman also leaving SLVLESA and for better governance and control over the level of service Millcreek receives. It is our hope that by this move, we can diversify the funding we spend on police and ultimately increase the number of officers in Millcreek.

Hiring of staffMillcreek is gearing

up to take over planning and development services. Following the hiring of John Geilmann as City Manager and Rita Lund as Director of Community Relations, the city has hired Kurt Hansen as Director of Planning and Development and Francis Lilly as Assistant Director of Planning and Development. Kurt’s duties will encompass the entire department, which will eventually provide planning as well as permitting,

code enforcement, business licensing and economic development services. Francis’s principal responsibility will be the planning function, including working to assist residents and developers with their plans, working to advise the planning commission and city council on property entitlement applications and working with Millcreek residents on the General Plan and long-range planning issues. We will coordinate with the County to ensure a smooth transition of these functions and for now if you need to talk to the planning department, please give us a call: 801-214-2700. We also hired a city recorder to fill a statutorily required position to keep track of the city’s records, and a deputy city recorder to assist the planning commission to plan and notice agendas.

We on your city council are excited to begin providing you the great service we aspire to deliver. We appreciate your continuing patience, as we now finally have the funding in place to begin our new and exciting job. If you have questions or concerns, as always, we like to hear from you!

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The annual Youth Summit provides Salt

Lake County high school students a unique

experience to come together and discuss

engagement, advocacy, and service

opportunities.

The focus of this year's summit, Serve,

Advocate, Lead, is on youth providing

service in the community.

Fun activities, team building, and

networking are just a few of the benefits of

attending this annual youth event. Guest

Speakers from the Salt Lake County

Mayor's Office, Children's Justice Center

and Salt Community College will present.

An opportunity to join the 2017-2018 Salt

Lake County's Youth Government.

Individuals or groups are welcome to attend

this annual free event. Lunch is provided

and space limited - register today!

C O N TA C T: Millcreek City Hall, 3330 S 1300 E

Millcreek, UT 84106 Main: (801) 214-2700

MAYOR’S MESSAGE JEFF SILVESTRINI

Millcreek City Offices: 801-214-2700

Public Works Operations 24-Hour Hotline (Snowplow-ing, pavement management, streetlights): 385-468-6101

Emergency Services (Preparation and Disaster Preparedness Programs): 385-468-7092

Planning & Development Services (Code Enforce-ment, Building Permits, Busi-ness Licenses): 801-214-2700

Animal Services (Adopt a Pet, Licensing, Pet Lost And Found): 385-468-7387

Landfill (Trash & Hazardous Waste Disposal, Compost Sales): 385-468-6370

Parks & Recreation: 385-468-1800

Library Services: 801-943-4636

Wasatch Front Waste & Recycling (Garbage and Recycling): 385-468-6325

Aging Services (Active Aging, Meals on Wheels, Senior Transportation): 385-468-3200

Youth Services (Counseling, Crisis Therapy, Substance Abuse Treatment): 385-468-4500

Health Department (Birth & Death Certificates, Food Handler Cards, Immunization Programs): 385-468-4100

Salt Lake County Jobs: 385-468-0570

USU Extension Services (Gardening, Natural Re-sources): 385-468-4820

Weed Control: 385-468-6135

Until further notice, Millcreek will continue to use Salt Lake County Public Works Depart-ment for all municipal services, including snowplowing, street repairs, licenses and permits and all other services except for planning and zoning.

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Olympus Hills Trunk O Treat October 28th 12-3pm If you love Halloween as much as the rest of us you will love the Olympus Hills Trunk O Treat. Free games, crafts, and treats for ghosts and ghouls of all ages. At Olympus Hills Shopping Center.

Millcreek Community Theater presents: It’s a Wonderful LifeDecember 7th, 8th, 9th Jean Masssieu Theater 1655 E 3300 S

Learn more at millcreektheater.org

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