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Why it matters: Possible closures would affect school sites, open-space use, community recreation and enrollment; council members said the city is coordinating with the district to preserve athletic fields and other public uses where possible.

Council Member Bev Wiepi and others described participation in public forums where parents and community members expressed concern about potential closures of neighborhood elementary schools. A council member noted that, at a recent meeting, participants had discussed possible closures including Drakes, Morningside and Eastwood.

Council members also advised residents that a state law change effective May 7 allows a resident-initiated petition to pursue formation of a new school district by collecting signatures from a required percentage of registered voters within the proposed new district area; under the new statute the vote would be held only among voters in that new district area rather than the entire original district. The change reduces the number of signatures and voters needed to put the question on a local ballot when the proposed new district is geographically limited.

Council members said the city could also be a partner in any feasibility study or interlocal discussions and that state grant priorities sometimes favor jurisdictions that demonstrate housing and planning alignment; the mayor noted funding priorities for statewide grants can be affected by local housing performance.

What the city will do: Council members encouraged residents to engage directly with the Granite School District board and to provide feedback to the district; the council said it will continue conversations with the district about potential uses of school properties, including long-term leases or converting sites to park or community uses if closures proceed. No formal city action to change district boundaries was taken at the May 27 meeting.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Millcreek City Council Meeting - May 27, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Council members described public meetings about potential Granite School District elementary closures and noted a May 7 state-law change that allows a petition route to create a new district using signatures from voters in the proposed new district area rather than the entire existing district.","taxTitle","Millcreek City Council, Millcreek, Salt Lake County, Utah","taxId",67158,"location","Utah","headline","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":56,"_74":56},6193565,"Resident raises concerns about Neffs Canyon debris basin project; public works outlines flood-control, firefighting and FEMA goals",196,677000,873000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3866652-0b3795e31c3196410bbdf21e6b95b03c&start=677&end=873","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3866652-0b3795e31c3196410bbdf21e6b95b03c/thumbnail_677000.jpg","/articles/6193565/Utah/Resident-raises-concerns-about-Neffs-Canyon-debris-basin-project-public-works-outlines-flood-control-firefighting-and-FEMA-goals","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6193565-8a2151da136cdbce46c4f71235c276be/orig.mp4?Expires=1771181735&Signature=LPQXfNXNjY0FzC7vFQ6hYLLtv7ThUp0-~wCgVy-bdWZeDgeijYwqRycZNiJX861D3x1igUQBz16v3VYAwEY45QcKt2suUjeB5iOUQPGpHI3Eu7PtFa4vM8nkvp~bYxekhMNtCTWT8FbP5F20FAmWW~n8yf85DyDx0ASr1ButEtxAWnBou8IC~4zYdw1m11Ttp8kb6b18Zb1Fn43Ax-C9YtbnMS1LwfCAfhCOiZvkxJaFLSuEWyduokHSwRQA6tFCOFd95heFeZsPT2a6e~wQjNWr1ZbEnqDhQOnVMeO0dnxiv4HSwDT~TRRrqkTbNFVBhZhII52~N1LbFlPkhTBGzQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","A public comment submitted online and read into the Mill Creek City Council record on May 27 asked the city to open a public comment period during the environmental-assessment scoping for the Neffs Canyon Debris Basin Project.

Public works director John Miller (presenting for the city) described the proposal: a Forest Service partnership to reduce flood risk and wildfire danger in Neffs Canyon by constructing improved facilities for firefighting, including a helipad and a local water reservoir to reduce the need to travel to distant reservoirs for water-dipping operations. Miller said the project would also expand parking in Neffs Canyon by about 60 stalls and that the Forest Service and the Unified Fire Authority support the plan.

Miller told the council that roughly 300 homes in the Mount Olympus community are in the FEMA-regulated flood plain. Under FEMA rules those properties face limits on repair and rebuilding unless they are raised above the mean flood level; Miller said some properties could need as much as 4 feet of elevation to be out of the flood plain, which in turn could conflict with local height ordinances and basement use.

Miller said the project aims to secure a FEMA revision to the flood plain designation, which would eliminate the flood-insurance requirement for many homeowners and allow rebuilding without the current restrictions. He said the city has secured “a grand total of almost $25,000,000 in federal funding” for the project and that the Forest Service and Unified Fire Authority are partners.

Miller confirmed the city will hold public comment as part of the environmental-assessment process and said “a lot of times these projects get refined or revised based upon that public comment.” He assured the commenter that the public process would run.

What remains to be decided: the environmental assessment scoping and any project refinements that emerge from public comment. No formal council action was taken at the May 27 meeting aside from staff commitments to conduct the scoping public comment process and to respond to stakeholder concerns concerning floodplain impacts and construction effects on nearby properties.","A public commenter requested a public comment period for the Neffs Canyon Debris Basin Project environmental assessment; public works described the project's floodplain remediation, firefighting infrastructure and $25 million in federal funding.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":56,"_74":56},6193569,"Developer asks to replace playground with pavilion at 3956–3960 S. 30 E.; council hears amenity trade-off at first read",263,2813000,3076000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3866652-0b3795e31c3196410bbdf21e6b95b03c&start=2813&end=3076","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3866652-0b3795e31c3196410bbdf21e6b95b03c/thumbnail_2813000.jpg","/articles/6193569/Utah/Developer-asks-to-replace-playground-with-pavilion-at-39563960-S-30-E-council-hears-amenity-trade-off-at-first-read","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6193569-e8e4da56a096f47a1156637b31733c9c/orig.mp4?Expires=1771181735&Signature=JDLCHb5tsffTjLc8dbyg2fMZhUMu9iNceAjDhGqOIXRllSbhLP2RcYrxSeVU-L2THsKfAdtzHSEHpoGRaehunkS9RT0R8MnAuY~U48NzFsGCgM032B6w48rvgjlkqVbDgQUoOtadWo3X0oLzq2AqZoSZhwzE6csgr3Mb2b8KRIcnlnpIaC7VpxI4DZoBoSNKzSnhJpGh~sowDVK6Dp6nWeqyvKeIn7ZMtNMuyPVG9Iuq-F8MabuUizNmlkySmigRNyT~SEG78SACXddIUJMElTdkS2gc6Upu0GWWEae6OvjP8zph39jQ3exzxj8qp5Hx7hgDNBWKMvHx3Uwbgo66Qw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Mill Creek City Council took a first look May 27 at a proposed amendment to a development agreement that would replace a dedicated playground with a covered pavilion for a multifamily development at 3956–3960 South 30 East.

Why it matters: The change alters required on-site recreational amenities for a 14-unit townhome project and is intended to provide a flexible, lower-maintenance common space intended to serve a broader range of residents.

Staff described the current development agreement as having required approximately 1,000 square feet of playground. The amendment would instead permit a 675-square-foot pavilion with picnic tables, benches, a fixed cooking grill and a trash receptacle, consistent with the residential multifamily zones’ amenity definitions. The pavilion standard in the code requires a covered shelter of at least 500 square feet and seating for a minimum of 15 people.

Applicant Dwight Yee said the change was driven by concerns about playground equipment maintenance and by a desire to provide a flexible lawn and covered space that can be used by different household types. He said the proposed design also includes an open lawn area — about 28 feet by 110 feet — that would remain available as an informal play area.

Council members asked clarifying questions about lawn dimensions, equipment choice and nearest park options. One council member noted the site already provides significant open lawn space and supported the amendment as a better fit for a mixed-occupant community.

Process: Staff recommended amending the development agreement to allow the pavilion; the item was presented as a first read and will return for formal action in accordance with the council’s agenda procedures.

No vote was taken at this meeting.","A development agreement amendment would substitute a 675-square-foot covered pavilion and picnic area for a previously required 1,000+ sq. ft. playground on a multifamily project at 3956–3960 South 30 East; staff and the applicant said the pavilion offers broader usability and lower maintenance.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":56,"_74":56},6193575,"Council takes first read on rezone for 4261 S. 700 E.; staff recommends denial while council signals support",1634,926000,2560000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3866652-0b3795e31c3196410bbdf21e6b95b03c&start=926&end=2560","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3866652-0b3795e31c3196410bbdf21e6b95b03c/thumbnail_926000.jpg","/articles/6193575/Utah/Council-takes-first-read-on-rezone-for-4261-S-700-E-staff-recommends-denial-while-council-signals-support","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6193575-73da628e76d4e76efa9c9b3715d96d9d/orig.mp4?Expires=1771181735&Signature=eys1zOuHHj4zslZ3NduzOcz~VzgfM~~Xd4nCMwifReasfqD1U0d5HmZ4dmUsVfa-YMs7dMm54E7lvJB0BPzm-jzSH~VeLv4uPG-RaWAdwTQEKpJrIWpjUGdz8a4S6L~O0evm2YgolFMmNlFVrtlTVDQepg~qI1bpJ9jBbNJ10xdvIU-za86RiWLMEzKySmA4Uawcy1hm315SXf~qUP4zBYmnZJA5288wR843PWvqIHuQwAG~Zop9geR1gdsRtARnbJuAVpAtM-LeIQ7~3eZYjjTQxla9cGx5PP5x8Dx9nYAYJaIkLStqxJv0IBjuEx5w~35Za2ds4jp42o5BuIVy-A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Mill Creek City Council held a first reading on May 27 for ZM-25-1, a developer request to rezone property at approximately 4261 South 700 East from R1A single-family to RM multifamily and to adopt a development agreement permitting a four-unit building.

Why this matters: The proposal is intended to add owner-occupied, medium-density housing in a corridor the city is studying for future land-use changes. Staff flagged the item for denial only because the city is planning a broader review of the 700 East future land-use map; neighbors and the planning commission supported approval with conditions.

Planning staff presented the proposal, describing a 0.34-acre parcel and a fourplex designed with a maximum 35-foot height, 40 percent open space and two guest parking stalls in addition to two-car garages for each unit. Staff noted the applicant intends to sell units as owner-occupied housing and that a development agreement and a restrictive-use provision recorded in CC&Rs were proposed to encourage owner occupancy.

Carlos (planning staff) said the application “meets the multifamily residential zone ordinances” but recommended denial because staff is not contemplating land-use map amendments while it studies the entire 700 East corridor.

Applicant Miles, who identified himself at the meeting, asked the council to remove a deed-restriction requirement from the development agreement and instead require owner-occupancy language in the CC&Rs. He said financing and resale considerations make deed restrictions difficult for buyers and cited a nearby project where deed restrictions were not required.

Council reaction: Several council members said they were inclined to move the matter forward despite staff’s recommendation. One council member said the project “is compatible with the neighborhood” and emphasized the city’s need for owner-occupied housing. Council members asked staff and the applicant to discuss alternatives to a perpetual deed restriction, including a shorter deed restriction or CC&R language; the council indicated it would vote on the matter at a future meeting.

Process and timing: This was a first read only; the council did not vote on the rezone at this meeting. Staff also noted the applicant will need a subdivision application and other approvals if the rezone proceeds.

Community input and prior review: The planning commission unanimously recommended approval with a development agreement. The Mill Creek Community Council supported the rezone after the applicant held neighborhood meetings; concerns raised previously included traffic, parking spillover and construction mitigation for adjacent streets.

What remains unresolved: Staff’s formal recommendation of denial based on the pending future land-use map review remains on the record; the council provided direction to staff and the applicant to refine deed-restriction language and to return for a vote at a later meeting.","A developer’s request to rezone a 0.34-acre lot on 700 East from single-family to multifamily (RM) was presented at first read. Planning staff recommended denial pending a future land-use map update; the planning commission and community council recommended approval with a development agreement and owner-occupancy restrictions debated.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":56,"_74":56},6193577,"Mill Creek council and CRA set bond parameters, move Phase 2 financing to CRA and accept $1 million state grant",985,3633000,4618000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3866652-0b3795e31c3196410bbdf21e6b95b03c&start=3633&end=4618","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3866652-0b3795e31c3196410bbdf21e6b95b03c/thumbnail_3633000.jpg","/articles/6193577/Utah/Mill-Creek-council-and-CRA-set-bond-parameters-move-Phase-2-financing-to-CRA-and-accept-1-million-state-grant","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6193577-cce4624ffc0c88746a246dda100c0e34/orig.mp4?Expires=1771181735&Signature=gr36de3cHEWtymTMuGmH6CFrLD8NbgpFHxn-syWioD9clrZPeENExk5QLD34tll6W7TVIP~Er5BPagDaZIi8VqnPuzwX1CJvdAxEB8XCVtvvdK9LUt6bOj5LaaBHZnZjC-LbBmu-zjJFQZZYTGjwVzBGOvJV5JCz5309VfnQe8gDJkEijTHh10Qdbt8EskRdE3o2svVWR1yEjavGzoC88czi42O5nMU6WUsBfXLWBoHheN0bJDlfUs95CdUKjo6w7lvmU0Kt9k5WhauqXcedLreTIaqlHzp4V79RsYJx4othE-ZFItAYUXgUGY6D6qHWjuyykb6zkmDJvV6VmWwjJw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Mill Creek City Council voted on May 27 to amend the city budget and set parameters that allow the Mill Creek Community Reinvestment Agency to pursue up to $25 million in sales-tax- and tax-increment-backed bonds for Mill Creek Common Phase 2.

The action also authorized public notice and a June public hearing on the sales-tax pledge and related bond documents, and the council approved a separate $1,000,000 grant award from the Utah Division of Outdoor Recreation for Phase 2.

Why it matters: City leaders say the package is intended to finance public infrastructure — principally a parking structure that the city would rent to a private hotel and condominium development — and to capture near-term economic development that will support recreation and events at Mill Creek Common.

Mayor (speaking at the meeting) said the parking structure will be rented to the hotel and condos and that “these bonds are gonna be paid by renting the parking structure.” He added that the project should generate additional transient-room tax revenue and other economic benefits for the city. Jason Birmingham, the city’s financial advisor, told council members the bonds can likely be issued tax-exempt and that current market yields for long maturities are roughly “4.6 to 4.8 in current market on the 30 years.”

What the council approved: The council adopted a resolution (parameters resolution) that sets maximum issuance limits for a future bond sale: not to exceed $25,000,000 aggregate principal, a maximum maturity term of 32 years and a maximum interest cap of 7 percent. The resolution also authorized public notice and a public hearing (set for June 23) on the city’s sales-tax pledge related to the transaction.

Why the CRA will issue the bonds: Bond counsel advised the city that because Phase 2’s program includes public-facing hotel, retail and parking elements located within the Mill Creek Center CRA, issuing the bonds through the CRA enables more of the project to qualify for tax-exempt financing. City staff said that structure could lower borrowing costs.

Budget and accounting steps: Council members also approved a budget amendment that recategorizes planned bond proceeds so they flow from the CRA into the capital projects fund (instead of being shown as a transfer from the general fund). Finance director Lisa Dudley explained staff made the change to align how the city will receive and spend proceeds if the CRA issues the debt.

Interfund loans and cleanup: Staff described an accounting cleanup to record interfund loans that previously were not fully formalized between CRA project areas. Lisa Dudley said some project areas borrowed cash from the West Mill Creek CRA while waiting for tax increment to materialize; those balances will be documented with repayment schedules and interest calculated at the city’s investment rate (PTIF) so the audit correctly shows the loans and repayments.

Grant award: Separately, the council adopted Resolution 25-20 to accept a $1,000,000 Utah Outdoor Recreation Grant toward Mill Creek Common Phase 2. Mayor commented that Christopher Land, the city’s grants manager, “did a fantastic job” preparing the application and securing the award.

Next steps: The council’s resolution authorizes staff and designated officers to proceed with required notices, to present to rating agencies in early July and to return later with final sale documents if the market and ratings are acceptable. Council members emphasized they can halt issuance if market conditions or final terms are unfavorable.

Context and limits: The parameters merely authorize pursuit of financing within set limits; the city will not issue bonds until the council and CRA approve final terms after rating agency feedback. The public hearing on the sales-tax pledge and other notices required by state law were ordered to run in advance of any final sale.","City council approved budget changes and a parameters resolution allowing the Community Reinvestment Agency (CRA) to issue up to $25 million in bonds to support Mill Creek Common Phase 2, and the council accepted a $1 million Utah Outdoor Recreation Grant for the project.","actionData","errors"]

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