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Supporters said a smaller, locally controlled district could improve representation, retain neighborhood schools and address local priorities. Speakers described previous school closures in Millcreek and urged the council either to fund an independent study or to back a process that could lead to a ballot question. The council did not adopt or fund a feasibility study that night; staff were asked to develop a plan for broader outreach and to report back.

The calls for a feasibility study dominated public comment in a packed council chamber. Taylor Davis told the council a study posed little downside — “If the study shows it’s not feasible, no harm done.” Marcus Nelson and several other parents argued Granite’s size (roughly 60,000 students, they said in public comment) dilutes local representation. Multiple speakers asked the city to consider whether Holiday and South Salt Lake should join any new district.

Speakers cited city budget line items and community fundraising when urging the council to act. One commenter noted the city had recently budgeted $40,000 for the arts council, $50,000 for a sycamore program and $8,000 for scholarships; others said supporters had already raised roughly 10% of the cost of an initial study. Several speakers urged the council to favor a local decision-making model over centralized district control, and some referenced prior state legislation (SB 77) that enabled district splits.

Council members listened and asked staff to prepare outreach and a public survey to gather broader community input. City staff indicated they would convene communications staff and council volunteers to design the questionnaire and explore low-cost and paid survey options, and to map the formal state process that governs school‑district boundary changes and any legislative requirements.

No formal motion to fund the feasibility study was passed. Council discussion afterward focused on methods to learn more from residents (email/newsletter surveys, printed mailers and targeted outreach) and on the realistic timeline and procedural steps involved in any district‑split request. Staff said they would report back with survey options and cost estimates and would identify how the state process would affect timing.

The public‑comment session included parents, coaches, long‑time residents and community organizers. Several speakers described direct experience with past school closures in Millcreek and neighboring communities and said preserving neighborhood schools was central to city identity, walkability and property values. Others urged patience and fuller outreach to West‑Side neighborhoods, South Salt Lake and Holiday before the council committed city funds.

Council members signaled they would not rush a unilateral decision but did not close the door on further study. Mayor and staff told the audience they would develop a survey and outreach plan before the next steps were decided.

Ending: Council members encouraged organizers to continue fundraising and outreach and asked staff to return with specific survey costs and a recommended next step. If the council receives a formal petition or the community raises funds to pay for a study, the mayor said that would change how the council would evaluate city funding.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Millcreek City Council Regular Session - April 28, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Dozens of Millcreek residents pressed the City Council on April 28 to support or finance a feasibility study that would examine splitting Granite School District and forming a smaller, local district including Millcreek, Holiday and possibly South Salt Lake.","taxTitle","Millcreek City Council, Millcreek, Salt Lake County, Utah","taxId",67158,"location","Utah","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6052949,"Votes at a glance: council adopts planning code rewrite, fireworks restriction and several interlocal agreements",1511,7489000,9000000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3377444-a272b436932ecdb2d6fa049df0480064&start=7489&end=9000","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3377444-a272b436932ecdb2d6fa049df0480064/thumbnail_7489000.jpg","/articles/6052949/Utah/Votes-at-a-glance-council-adopts-planning-code-rewrite-fireworks-restriction-and-several-interlocal-agreements","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6052949-b7b5d6d1b144213038bbe678c78171da/orig.mp4?Expires=1771013933&Signature=Vm0ctSW9aOMa6ohvQJ~fvFsJ542teW~LlX7COh9VyU8Y4UOc8SL2R23uTKukAFJBOvAm~tB8jh-2XAgOOjP2Crr~NjnCffArFNxK3dZo9kox6TeKabrGLCrYpqn6ZimldMPY1HnGq7WcYXVCezlDvhC~wX2m0nurI~XxzUqz5oHwkMUNuy74Bz8H26jEFHdBD~apkPBZs3-fFOaA96mXiZt8L~6H6vtLWIyo0LJPJGoHvahNoENJsn5-iqLXgJttoYDWS6cSF9SHrgTHp-7F6-pM2nNERo7U6KlweylYSVuVPkXC0SAUdzcqw8nhfmChkEcArTEMX5Z92fqhBcv2Ng__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Millcreek City Council recorded a series of unanimous actions April 28. Below are the key formal votes the council took during the regular meeting, with brief descriptions and outcomes.

1) Ordinance 25‑12 — Repeal Titles 18 and 19; adopt revised Title 18 (Millcreek Land Use Code)
Motion: Approve ordinance 25‑12 adopting a consolidated land‑use code, effective May 19, 2025, and authorize the planning director to make non‑substantive editorial corrections and to file a report listing such corrections. Outcome: Approved unanimously (roll call: Desirant, Wiepi, Katten, Jackson, Ostrini — ayes). See planning article for details.

2) Ordinance 25‑13 — Repeal Residential Compatibility Overlay and Foothills & Canyons Overlay
Motion: Repeal the two overlay zones whose standards were incorporated into the new Title 18. Outcome: Approved unanimously.

3) Ordinance 25‑14 — Amend and restate Title 14 (highways, sidewalks, public places)
Motion: Amend Title 14 to align terminology and standards with the new Title 18 and to move subdivision engineering standards; the council allowed the same limited administrative correction authority for text edits and required a report of those edits. Outcome: Approved unanimously.

4) Ordinance 25‑10 — Regulate fireworks in specified areas for the 2025 season
Motion: Adopted fireworks boundaries and restrictions (map adopted, same boundaries as prior years) to limit discharge in higher‑risk areas; the ordinance passed unanimously. Outcome: Approved unanimously.

5) Ordinance 25‑11 — Franchise agreement with Coystar Gas Company (dba Enbridge Gas)
Motion: Grant a municipal franchise to the gas company for construction, operation and maintenance of gas distribution infrastructure within the city subject to franchise conditions. Outcome: Approved unanimously.

6) Resolution 25‑14 — Interlocal agreement with Salt Lake County for park services
Motion: Approve interlocal cooperative agreement for county maintenance of designated city parks (contract includes a fee adjustment). Outcome: Approved unanimously.

7) Resolution 25‑15 — Interlocal agreement with Salt Lake County for public works services
Motion: Approve multi‑year interlocal cooperative agreement for public works; no contract increase for this year. Outcome: Approved unanimously.

8) Ordinance 25‑15 — Amend chapter 3.56 regarding construction bonds
Motion: Update municipal bonding requirements to align with recent state law and the new subdivision code; included administrative correction authority. Outcome: Approved unanimously.

9) Proclamation — May 2025 as Building Safety Month
Motion: Adopt proclamation recognizing building‑official work to enforce state building codes; motion by Council member Sherry, second by Tom. Outcome: Approved unanimously.

10) Minutes and procedural motions
The council approved regular and work‑session minutes for March 24 and April 14, took a short recess during the meeting, and adjourned by unanimous vote.

Ending: All items above were adopted without recorded dissent. Several ordinances included a narrow authorization permitting the planning director or staff to correct typographical or cross‑reference errors and to report those edits to the council.","At its April 28 meeting Millcreek City Council approved a suite of planning, public‑works and public‑safety ordinances and interlocal agreements. All recorded votes were unanimous.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6052955,"Millcreek and neighboring precincts recognized for homicide response; Unified Fire Authority reports steady response times",2098,1272000,3370000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3377444-a272b436932ecdb2d6fa049df0480064&start=1272&end=3370","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3377444-a272b436932ecdb2d6fa049df0480064/thumbnail_1272000.jpg","/articles/6052955/Utah/Millcreek-and-neighboring-precincts-recognized-for-homicide-response-Unified-Fire-Authority-reports-steady-response-times","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6052955-41818466b61505b5803895a96a65b2b3/orig.mp4?Expires=1771013933&Signature=Cvt0ooVFNTizI-00aXPQZpiecrGGVBW4EhcTffrjum0kN4-rM46aCLhdVJwg5D5DeSRI9ngDy90Rr7d8wBNCJBC7GZFwiBCRH2QMSwwxHp07ynWON-tvJWQxH6p9ycqdP2ZDEYLrcvNv63tWgIAqgJqWqlQB~q76-l1-2V0ZMlTGNNqR-7~XFxYzFpJrN-fMeM0EASFfw75MMTtHmw~J9WfMyuQ8P11R4SXyFvGCsNxc3-kwt2zdJDW-9L5mNXHhywKzAhx1zTXqGWaMjd030WSyVNOSha8EURZLDAE8-2QcaNWkSoO8FHGIowFxBX-tajwSXc76Xmz6FMpAgzqpWQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Council members recognized law‑enforcement and fire personnel April 28 and received quarterly performance updates from the Unified Fire Authority (UFA).

Police: Precinct Chief Christine Petty Brown presented a division‑commander award honoring Millcreek and Holiday officers for teamwork in a March 9 incident that was initially reported as a self‑inflicted gunshot but later reclassified as a homicide; officers identified a suspect and secured an arrest within 24 hours. Chief Petty Brown read the incident summary and listed several officers who were commended. Mayor and council members expressed gratitude for the department’s rapid investigation and case building.

Fire and emergency medical services: Chief Zach Robinson of the Unified Fire Authority gave the Q1 2025 report. UFA responded to 1,395 incidents in the quarter with 488 emergent (priority) calls — about 35% of the total — and monthly calls of 473 in January, 421 in February and 501 in March. UFA reported median emergent response times of about 4 minutes, 37 seconds for 50% of calls and 6 minutes, 58 seconds for 90% of calls in the city. Chief Robinson also noted recruit camp 59 (33 recruits) and an active promotional cycle that could create multiple battalion‑chief openings. He described a unique natural‑gas leak response the previous night that required sheltering and interagency coordination; he estimated about 330 people were evacuated and that shelters closed the next day.

Building safety proclamation: Council unanimously adopted a proclamation declaring May 2025 Building Safety Month to recognize the city’s building‑permit and inspection staff and the state‑adopted building codes they enforce. Council member Sherry moved the proclamation and Tom seconded; the motion carried unanimously.

Ending: Council thanked responders for public‑safety work and for the award presentations; staff indicated they will provide a subsequent report summarizing outcomes and community impacts from the Switchpoint care center and other emergency‑response coordination efforts.","Millcreek and Holiday precinct officers received a division‑commander award for promptly investigating and arresting a suspect in a March homicide; Unified Fire Authority presented Q1 2025 call volumes and response‑time metrics to the council, and the council adopted a proclamation declaring May Building Safety Month.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6052960,"Millcreek residents lead district recycling efforts; city diversion rate topped 24% in 2024, officials say",1001,2255000,3256000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3377444-a272b436932ecdb2d6fa049df0480064&start=2255&end=3256","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3377444-a272b436932ecdb2d6fa049df0480064/thumbnail_2255000.jpg","/articles/6052960/Utah/Millcreek-residents-lead-district-recycling-efforts-city-diversion-rate-topped-24-in-2024-officials-say","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6052960-d0dab229db1fc14671dfb85ecadc1a28/orig.mp4?Expires=1771013933&Signature=lgounWNDVhzw-Tf4Mf8M11YILuILENWJg0xl389r9J4CtOqTloutcN53D9MmkzVol~caNtfR1i1zXDzr5Xl3-PEZ6zIQxwLlQZgTO3cxz5isHZISG273rmQqKlFjKwtJ9aIeWyqIfkyTHJMVfeL7bJkWK-iQSKOyh92WybClaGN7vA~RQEWiy-p-tBwkOjDoyqrkH8t94dSA52dFEDLZCxgwLNO2ZMsKYxOUO7ztRoo3Z8h~oqyu~5rYCSGLEgAfKbrAXNL8-XA4lEHIEjrq5qCDO9UGY4vM2OSQar9B1oNYM4gwx0qVmOGVvQ6uNROexauuJrlPVmE3MOrfQSPULA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Wasatch Front Waste and Recycle representatives reported April 28 that Millcreek residents accounted for a disproportionate share of the district’s recycling and green‑waste tonnage in 2024 and that the city exceeded the district diversion target.

James Kelsey, sustainability coordinator, said Millcreek made up roughly 18.25% of the district’s customer base but generated 29% of green‑waste tonnage and 49% of glass recycling tonnage in 2024. Millcreek’s overall diversion rate finished 2024 at 24%, above the district goal of 18%, and first‑quarter 2025 diversion was 22% (Kelsey said the seasonal green‑waste stream should raise the full‑year figure).

Kelsey and Pam Roberts of Wasatch Front discussed contamination trends in single‑stream recycling, driver reporting and education efforts. Kelsey said Millcreek’s clean‑recycle rate improved from roughly 81.66% in 2024 to 87.91% in quarter 1 of 2025. Staff said district drivers filed 753 driver contamination reports in 2025 to date (up 60% from 2024) though Millcreek accounted for a small share of those driver reports.

Pam Roberts outlined operational changes intended to reduce costs: switching equipment and methods for leaf‑bag pickup, downsizing some trucks, use of dash‑cam footage to validate missed pickup claims (which she said saved roughly $24,000 in the first quarter), and new loading practices to pack more recycling aboard single trips. She noted truck replacement and operational costs have risen and cited a typical new garbage truck price of about $450,000.

Roberts also told council that a fee increase took effect in April: quarterly bills moved from $58.50 to $78 per quarter (an increase equivalent to $26 per month), a change the contractor said reflected rising operational expenses and processing fees.

Ending: City staff and the contractor praised Millcreek residents’ participation and said staff will keep education campaigns and curbside enforcement to improve recycling quality while monitoring markets and processing fees for any necessary future adjustments.","Wasatch Front Waste and Recycle reported strong Millcreek participation in glass and green‑waste recycling and said the city exceeded the district diversion goal in 2024; staff described program changes to lower costs, improved contamination controls and a 2025 fee increase that took effect in April.",{"_33":113,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":114,"_41":115,"_43":80,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":83,"_51":118,"_53":119,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":120,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":121,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6052965,"City adopts comprehensive rewrite of Millcreek land‑use code to streamline rules and encourage design flexibility",911,8400000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3377444-a272b436932ecdb2d6fa049df0480064&start=7489&end=8400","/articles/6052965/Utah/City-adopts-comprehensive-rewrite-of-Millcreek-landuse-code-to-streamline-rules-and-encourage-design-flexibility","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6052965-a1f5527ac9e16c5bafbcd32804c43ace/orig.mp4?Expires=1771013933&Signature=TizuKmiTH7WmcHmzQHHBi5oVT3-9LjedHETuRvLQuuxdBwy6-BC7JEtL56YeW7xJeBj09gVvHSgckyuQE0g~CbRmCxpwaZ4dbFrUkR96EFtGUAKFoji6W0egVpMlJpHE3v1GH2yEgM~g19tPiwbyyV3fjmKkDeEUiH7tyVCWM2CluLeIaYJVU5w38U~UsDGpT3LPV1qpcEvzYv8KP-TLoMPwobvRTiHB3pvdMK51orBnDP~Fv33XVMMPhm~KDG4HMJwjCmjtwtB5ATu--YXbeVAmegtt3AsO3dPof~ESFHHkiVZPvFxZJqWFIcxiz~NKH6Q3v-9geazeBRjyUTcl3Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Millcreek City Council unanimously adopted a comprehensive rewrite of its land‑use regulations on April 28, repealing two legacy code chapters and enacting a consolidated Title 18 that the planning staff described as shorter, clearer and more user friendly.

Planning Director Francis (last name on file) told the council the rewrite compresses and reorganizes the older Title 18 and Title 19 into a single, streamlined document. The new code standardizes land‑use definitions, procedures and graphics, and incorporates updated parking, landscape and residential‑compatibility standards. It also adds developer incentives the city says will advance its affordable‑housing plan.

Developers and architects who have worked in the city praised the change during public comment. Developer Russ Sorensen said the revised code gives designers more flexibility and will encourage architectural diversity in the city center, allowing for products such as ownership‑style condos in mixed‑use buildings that earlier rules made difficult. Francis told the council the rewrite reduces repetition in the municipal code and places engineering standards and procedures in clearer chapters.

The council approved a motion to enact the ordinance with a narrow administrative amendment: the planning director is authorized to make typographical, formatting and cross‑reference corrections that do not change substance, and will submit a short report to the council listing any such edits. The ordinance sets May 19 as the effective date to allow staff time to update web resources and the planning portal.

Ending: Council members described the adoption as the culmination of a two‑and‑a‑half‑year effort that included community council input and planning‑commission review; staff will distribute guidance to applicants and update fees and the online portal before the code takes effect.","The City Council voted unanimously to repeal Titles 18 and 19 and adopt a revised Title 18 (Millcreek Land Use Code), consolidating standards, clarifying procedures and adding affordable‑housing incentives; the code will take effect May 19 with authority for the planning director to correct non‑substantive errors.","actionData","errors"]

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