City Council
Regular MeetingMillcreek, UT · November 10, 2025
Minutes
Minutes of the
Millcreek City Council
November 10, 2025
6:00 p.m.
Work Meeting
7:00 p.m.
Regular Meeting
The City Council of Millcreek, Utah, met in a public work meeting and regular meeting on
November 10, 2025, at City Hall, located at 1330 E. Chambers Avenue, Millcreek, UT 84106.
The meeting was recorded for the City's website and had an option for online public cornrnent.
PRESENT:
Council Members City Staff
Jeff Silvestrini, Mayor Mike Winder, City Manager
Silvia Catten, District I Alex Wendt, Deputy Recorder
Thom DeSirant, District 2 Kurt Hansen, Facilities Director
Cheri Jackson, District 3 - Mayor John Brems, City Attorney
Bev Uipi, District 4 Carlos Estudillo, Planner
Brad Sanderson, Plai'u'ier
Rita Lund, Communication Director
Lisa Dudley, Finance Director
Planning Commissioners: Christian Larsen, Shawn LaMar
Attendees: Russ Sorensen, Leslie Silvestrini, Chief Petty-Brown, Robi Overson, Chief Jason
Mazuran, Rick Hansen, Ted Cundick, Laura Renshaw, Kristy Soffe, Dan Green, Christine
Green, John Tuutau, Auschel Felt, Liz Shellum, France Barral, Dan Lauritzen, Matt Gardner,
Jack Adams, Tyler Morris
WORK MEETING - 6:00 p.m.
TIME COMMENCED: 6:01 p.m.
Mayor Silvestrini called the work meeting to order.
1. Joint Planning Commission Meeting:
a. 33rd South Apartments (1306 E 3300 S)
Carlos Estudillo said the City Council may approve a CCOZ-DA (City Center Overlay
Zone - Development Agreement) zone upon receiving recommendation from the Planning
Commission. The following developments are eligible for a CCOZ-DA: buildings that do
not exceed 150 feet in length or 100 feet in depth, buildings of any size that provide one of
the following public benefits as part of a CCOZ-DA. Public benefits include but are not
limited to; publicly accessible open space, publicly accessible parking, and affordable
housing. There is an initial review, a review of reasonable anticipated detrimental effects,
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city council review and required findings, map design, amendments, and a development
agreement.
Tyler Morris with Cottonwood Residential gave a presentation on the 33rd and 13th Mixed
Use Project. They are pursuing a CCOZ-Development agreement and are requesting two
variances. They are proposing a building length along 3300 South which exceeds the limit
of 150 feet, and a proposed stepback that varies in depth from 5 feet to 23 feet with sections
below CCOZ requirement of 20 feet and a portion that steps back above the 3rd floor rather
than the 2nd floor. The project can be designed without variances, but Cottonwood is also
proposing to directly provide several design enhancements detailed in the CCOZ-DA as
additional mitigation. They are proposing design enhancements with increased fagade
modulation, pernneability, and open space integration.
Mayor Silvestrini said he will not be able to vote on this though he likes the idea of a wider
sidewalk than a deeper stepback. Council Member DeSirant said that what Cottonwood is
asking for makes sense and works well with the area. Council Member Jackson said she
likes the idea of a wider sidewalk, it allows people to move farther from the street, the
building looks nice, the drive through area looks nice but she would like to see a better
parking configuration. Mr. Morris said there is one level of underground parking and 3
levels of above ground parking. Then there are four levels of residential space on top of the
parking. A structure like Cottonwood Highland pays $70,000 a year in property taxes. A
fast-food equivalent would be about $50,000 in sales tax and $2,000 in property tax.
Twenty percent of sales tax coming to Millcreek comes from online sales. Council Member
Uipi said that there is not enough affordable housing in Utah so building housing in
Millcreek is helpful for people who want to live around the amenities of the city. Council
Member DeSirant is happy to see commercial space at the building.
b. MC 29 Condominiums (1285 E Villa Vista Avenue)
Mr. Estudillo said this project does meet the criteria of being less than 150 feet in length
and 100 feet in depth. They are seeking exceptions to stepback requirements. Russ
Sorensen gave the presentation on MC29. He wants to see a city center with diversity and
equity. They have taken a small parcel to help with diversity of housing. Mr. Sorensen
would rather call it attainable housing. The maximum amount of money that these condos
can be sold for is $450,000. The building could be twice as high but to make it attainable
housing they had to scale it down to three stories. It is 24 units because there is only
enough parking for 24 units. The homes will go very quickly. The state of Utah has funded
$300 million for affordable housing. Millcreek needs affordable housing. There are not
many east bench cities that have attainable housing in their city centers.
Mr. Winder said there is an ad hoc affordable housing committee at the city, one thing they
have talked about is a $50,000 per unit in affordable housing dollars from the CRA's. This
would be the first experiment to do in Millcreek. There will be preference for Millcreek
employees. Mayor Silvestrini said they are very interested in getting more owner-occupied
housing in the city center and the community. Mr. Sorensen said that people who buy these
must live here for six years otherwise they have to pay money back to the state. He hopes
that people will stay for longer. This can be a prototype property for small parcel
developments that are owner occupied. Council Member DeSirant said he is excited about
this project but does have concern about using public money and not wanting to create a
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lottery for the homes. Mr. Sorensen said that people will be penalized if they sell before six
years. Council Member DeSirant said he is concerned about value after six years are up.
Mr. Winder said there are protections built into the state code about preventing
corporations from buying these up in six years.
2. The Mfflcreek CHaRM (Collection of Hard-to-Recycle Materials) Event Report; Robi
Overson, Utah Recycling Alliance
Robi Overson said there are many items that are recyclable but are harder to recycle and do
not need to be in landfills. In his experience people want this. They want to see these events
held more often. They collected 7,368 pounds of material and had 180 vehicles show up. This
is the biggest event that they have held and was the most successful. People now know that
these events are being held and they will hold onto this recyclable material rather than putting
it in a landfill. There was 3,675 pounds of electronic waste that was collected.
3. Staff Reports
Mr. Winder gave a staff report about the Fine Art Inn Gallery, it will be moving to the old
Dollar Tree site for two years. Woodbury Corporation had been hoping to put a VA clinic into
the old city hall building. They would like to revitalize that area into a sales tax generator for
the city. The canal right of way is causing a lot of trouble for changing the property. Mr.
Winder is proposing that Woodbury take over the Check City building and manage that area.
A marquee corner restaurant in the area could be successful. They would manage the center,
and Millcreek would have an income stream for the next 20 years there. Mayor Silvestrini
said he is disappointed that the VA clinic project died.
4. Discussion of Agenda Items, Correspondence, and/or Future Agenda Items
There was none.
Council Member DeSirant to adjourn the work meeting at 6:56 p.m. Council Member Uipi
seconded. Mayor Silvestrini called for the vote. Council Member Catten voted yes, Council
Member DeSirant voted yes, Council Member Jackson voted yes, Council Member Uipi
voted yes, and Mayor Silvestrini voted yes. The motion passed unanimously
REGULAR MEETING - 7:00 p.m.
TIME COMMENCED: 7:02 p.m.
1. Welcome, Introduction and Preliminary Matters
1.1 Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor Silvestrini called the meeting to order and led the pledge of allegiance.
Council Member DeSirant moved to reorder the agenda to move agenda item 1.2 to
after item 1.4 and items 3.3 and 3.4 ahead of item 3.1 Council Member Jackson
seconded the motion. Mayor Silvestrini asked for the vote. Council Member Jackson
voted yes, Council Member DeSirant voted yes, Council Member Catten voted yes,
Council Member Uipi voted yes. Mayor Silvestrini voted yes. The motion passed
unanimously.
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1.2 0ath of Office; Mayor Cheri Jackson
Mayor Silvestrini said it has been an honor and privilege to serve this community. The
reception last week was beautiful and moving. He said he wanted to pass along some
heirlooms (toy bus and yard stick) to Mayor Elect Cheri Jackson. One of the first things
you must do as Mayor is make sure staff are in the right seat on the bus. Millcreek has not
been reluctant to help people move to the position where they might do better. Mayor
Silvestrini presented a yard stick that was from the first city manager, John Geilman.
There are many demands on your time, it is a part time mayor position, but it is a full-
time job. But you must prioritize things. Never put that which matters most at the mercy
of which matters least. As the Mayor you represent the whole city of 65,000 people.
Vendors want to sell their goods to the city; developers are looking out for their project.
So, ask yourself, is this in the best interest of the whole city. Mayor Silvestrini said he
knows that Cheri Jackson will serve this city and the people well. He is proud to call her
mayor.
Alex Wendt, the Deputy Recorder administered the Oath of Office to Mayor-Elect Cheri
Jackson. She swore to uphold her office and carry out her duties with fidelity.
Council Member Catten said that when Mayor Silvestrini told her he was resigning that
she cried. She was not worried about the city; she was more worried because Mayor
Silvestrini has been an amazing mentor. She wished him the best and expressed her love.
Council Member DeSirant said he moved to Millcreek in 2010 and he met Mayor
Silvestrini in 2019. He noted that Mayor Silvestrini opened his eyes to the good things
happening in Millcreek and inspired him to become actively involved. Council Member
DeSirant expressed gratitude for the mayor's mentorship and the chance to serve the
community.
Council Member Uipi said she was so honored to know Mayor Silvestrini for 19 years.
Fostering a friendship of the last nine years has been amazing. She thanked Mayor
Silvestrini for his support and leadership. She wished him all the best and expressed her
love.
Mayor Jackson said she was gratefiil for the trust placed in her by Mayor Silvestrini and
the City Council. She feels that she had the best mentor in Mayor Silvestrini on how to be
a public servant and leader. She thanked Mayor Silvestrini for being her good friend.
Mayor Silvestrini showed everyone how to care for a whole city, not just a quarter of it.
1.3 Proclamation Honoring Jeff Silvestrini for His Exemplary Service to the People
of Mfflcreek as a Community Leader and Millcreek's Founding Mayor
Mayor Jackson proclaimed:
WHEREAS, the Millcreek Covmcil expresses gratitude to Jeff Silvestrini for his exemplary
service to the people ofMillcreek as a community leader and as Millcreek's founding mayor; and
WHEREAS, Jeff is a proud graduate of the University of Michigan and the University of
Utah College of Law; arid
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WHEREAS, originally from Battle Creek, Michigan, Jeffpracticed law in Salt Lake City
and moved to Millcreek with his wife Leslie in 1987; and
TVHEREAS, Jejf and Leslie raised two amazing and charming daughters, Liz and Jill, in
Millcreek; and
WHEREAS, Jeff served as a member and Chair of the Mount Olympus Comrrttmity
Council for 24 years before Millcreek incorporated,' and
WHEREAS, Jejf successfidly advocatedfor the citizen's initiative to incorporate Millcreek; and
WHEREAS, Jeff was elected in 2016 as Millcreek's founding mayor and Millcreek was
incorporated as a Utah Municipality on December 28, 201 6; and
VVHEREAS, vmder Jeff's strong leadership, Millcreelc master-planned and built a city center;
improved roads; and added parks, trails, and open space, inchtdingMillcreek Common; and
TVHEREAS, Jeff shepherded the creation of the Millcreek Promise Program, which bridges
divides, bttilds community, and lifts all boats in the City; and
TVHEREAS, Jeff brought distinction to Millcreek not only in his service as Mayor, but also for
his long-time service on key regional boards inchtding the Utah League of Cities and Towns,
where he vdtimately served as President; the Wasatch Front Regional Council, the Central
Wasatch Commission, the Unified Fire Authority, the Unified Police Department, and the
Covmcil of Governments (Conference of Mayors), each of which he chaired at least one term
during his tenure; and Saint Mark's Hospital. Through this representation, Jeff will be
remembered as giving Millcreek a strong voice in the region, enabling the City to lead on
important regional issues and earning the deep respect of elected officials at the regional state,
and federal levels; and
WHEREAS, Jeff demonstrated resolve and moral courage in advocating for affordable housing,
the rights of immigrants, the dignity of Utahns experiencing homelessness, and the shared
responsibility we have as Millcreek to welcome all who live, work, play, and pray here; and
TVHEREAS, Jeff had an outsized role in shaping the executive leadership and staff of Millcreek
through his work ethic, tntst, sttpport, and principled leadership; and
TVHEREAS, Councilmember Silvia Catten wanted to share these words to honor Mayor Jeff
Silvestrini:
Mayor Silvestrini led with intelligence, discernment, and a whole lot of heart. His altruistic spirit
will have a lasting impact on Millcreek.
WHEREAS, Councilmember Thom DeSirant wanted to share these words to honor Mayor Jeff
Silvestrini:
Mayor Silvestrini's leadership laid thefoundation forMillcreek as a city and motivated residents
like myself to become actively involved in serving our commtmity. Beyond being a great mayor,
he has been an incredible mentor and friend, and I cannot thank him enough.
WHEREAS, Councilmember Cheri Jackson wanted to share these words to honor Mayor Jeff
Silvestrini:
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I can't begin to thank Mayor Silvestrini for his service to Mil(creek, not only as our first Mayor
but also through incorporation and for many years before that on the Mormt Olympus
Community Couricil. He has committed his all to ensure our city is on solid footing and to make
sure allMillcreek residentsfelt inchtded and vahted.
WHEREAS, Covmcilmember Bev Uipi wanted to share these words to honor Mayor Jeff
Silvestrini:
It has been an honor and joy to worlc with Jeff over the past 20 years. F%ile his compassion,
leadership, and love for Millcreek will be deeply missed, we wholeheartedly stpport his decision
to focus on his priorities -Leslie and his family.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED that the Cobmcil, on behalf of the people
of Millcreek, expresses deep appreciation and hea4elt gratitude to Jeff Silvestrini for his
extraordinary dedication and numerous accomplishments while serving as a community and
regional leader, and as Millcreek's founding mayor.
Council Member Catten moved to take a recess. Councn Member Uipi seconded. Mayor
Jackson asked for the vote. Councn Member Catten voted yes, Council Member Uipi voted
yes, Council Member DeSirant voted yes, and Mayor Jackson voted yes. The motion passed
unanimously.
Council Member Uipi moved to come out of recess. Council Member DeSirant seconded
the motion. Mayor Jackson asked for the vote. Council Member Uipi voted yes, Council
Member DeSirant voted yes, Council Member Catten voted yes, and Mayor Jackson voted
yes. The motion passed unanimously
1.4 Utah PTA Centennial Celebration Proclamation
Mayor Jackson proclaimed:
WHEREAS, The Utah Parent Teacher Association (Utah PTA) has led [oca[[y,
regionally, and nationally in sttpporting fctmily engagement and advocating 072 behalf of
all children and families; and this centennial year provides an opporttmity to reflect on
its many accomplishments and celebrate 100 years as a powerful voice for children, a
trusted resource for parents, and a strong advocate for public education; and
WHEREAS, Utah PTA has been instrumental in establishing programs and services that
improve children's Lives, including-but not limited to-defending public education and
ensuring stable fimding by opposing voucher efforts, advancing parent and family
engagement, creating kindergarten with fidl day options, promoting child-labor laws and
public-health services, supporting hot-and-healthy hmch programs, strengthening the
juvenile-justice system, protecting and ensuring growth of Public TrustLands that benefit
Utah school children, promoting arts in education, and championing school safety; and
WHEREAS, The formders of the Parent Teacher Association, Phoebe Apperson Hearst
and Alice McLellan Birney, together with Selena Sloan Butler, founder of Georgia's
Congress of Colored Parents and Teachers, were visionary women of imagination and
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courage who broke through the barriers of their time to improve the lives of childrert and
families, leaving a legacy that continues to inspire action today; and
WHEREAS, Theseremarkable leaders shared a simple yet profound idea-to improve
the lives andfittures of all children; and though our nation has changed, that vision
endures as PTAs continue to keep it alive; and
WHEREAS, Founded in Washington,D.C., as theNational CongressofMothers, the
Parent TeacherAssociation marked its 128th anniversary on February 17 2025; and
since its irxceptionin 1891 the organization has steadfastly advocatedfor the education,
health, safety, and well-being of all children, earning the appreciation and recognition of
the public; and
WHEREAS, In October 1925, at the armual convention of the Utah Education
Association, Margaretta Reeves,President of the National Congress of Parents and
Teachers,officially invited the Utah Mothels Congress to join the national organization.
Accepting this invitation, Utah became the Utah Congress of Parents and Teachers,with
Lucille YovmgReid as its first Presidem-marking a new era of parent andfamily
engagement in Utah; and
WHEREAS, Today, Utah PTA is the largest vohmteer child-advocacy organization in
Utah, uniting parents, caregivers, grandparents, educators, and other caring adults in a
shared mission to make every child's potential a reality; and
WHEREAS, for a century, Utah PTA has left a lasting impact on schools,families, and
commtmities across the state by fosterirxg leadership, empowering voices, and ensuring
that generations of children have benefitedfrom stronger educational opporttmities,
healthier environments, and a greater senseof belonging.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Cheri Jackson, Mayor of Millcreek, do herebyproclaim
November 2025 as Utah PTA Cerxtetxnial Celebration Morxth, and I encourage all Utah
residents to join in celebrati-ng this milestone and to sttpport PTA by joining a local PTA
or PTSA in reaffirmation of the commitment to Make Every Child's Potential a Reality.
1.5 Public Comment
Laura Anderson submitted an online comment, 'Dear Millcreek City Courxcil and
Plannirtg Commission,I'm writ=g as a paraglider pilot offive years and the currem
Secretary of the Utah Hang Gliding and ParaglidingAssociation (UHGPGA). For many
years-likely decades-pilots have safely used the grassyfields at Eastwood Elementary
as a landing zonefor flights from Grandeur Peak and other WasatchFront sites.
In the SaltLake Valley's dense urban environment, opert greenspacessuitable for safe
landings are extremely rare. Eastwood's fields provide a crucial and safe option in art
area surrormded by homes, trees, and power lines. Pilots have long respected agreements
with the school, avoiding use during school hours and comntmity events.
IfEast-wood Elementary is closed, I strongly urge the City of Millcreek to preserve the
property as public greenspace-whether as a park or opert recreation field. The site
provides not only a safety resourcefor thefree-flight community but also an
irreplaceable patch of green in our growing city, serving residents, students, and visitors
alike.
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Thanlcyou for considering the lasting comnumity vahte of this properffl"
Laura Renshaw, Millcreek Library, spoke about homework help that is being offered by
the library to help kids with their homework until midnight on weekdays. It is a work in
progress but is going well. Slie asked the city council to keep the library in mind.
Kristi Soffe, a local business owner in the Meadowbrook area, said their business has
been on the corner of 3900 S and 500 West for forty years. They are concerned about the
plan to build bike paths in the area and eliminating traffic. A plan with increased walking
traffic could be a safety issue and losing road access would be detrimental to her
business. They feel like it would be a regulatory taking of their property, how does the
city intend to handle this, would the city be willing to buy their property for fair market
value, what do they do about their customer recognition of 50 years? They think that the
businesses in the area need more consideration.
2. Planning Matters
2.1 Discussion and Consideration of Ordinance 25-48, Adopting the Meadowbrook
Station Area Plan as an Element of the Millcreek Together General Plan
Sean Murray said the plan does focus on residential uses but if someone changes the use
on their property, it does not take away existing uses, but if someone wanted to change
the use of their property, they must follow the city code for the area. Council Member
Catten said she is familiar with the Soffe business. In the process of this area plan there
were other businesses that had come to some of the meetings with their concerns. The
council did take those concerns into consideration. This plan is a guideline for turnover in
the future, mainly for transit. Council Member Catten asked the business owners to email
her if they need help.
Council Member DeSirant moved to adopt Ordinance 25-48, Adopting the Meadowbrook
Station Area Plan as an Element of the Mfflcreek Together General Plan. Council Member
Catten seconded. Council Member Catten asked Mr. Murray if Millcreek decides to alter the
Millcreek Together Plan if this would be affected. Mr. Murray said he thought it might be
affected but that was a better question for the city legal team. Council Member Catten said that
this plan was done with South Salt Lake City, and she would hate to change things and mess up
the South Salt Lake Plan. Mr. Murray said the ordinance is for the Millcreek side and that it does
not necessarily affect the other city. Council Member DeSirant said that this plan does not mean
the city is going to swoop in and take land. Mayor Jackson said that it is not set in stone, these
plans are always changing, they want to be protective of the businesses that are serving the
community. The Deputy Recorder called for the vote. Council Member Catten voted yes,
Council Member DeSirant voted yes, Council Member Uipi voted yes, and Mayor Jackson
voted yes. The motion passed unaniiuouhly.
3. Financial Matters
3.3 Public Hearing to Consider a Monetary Contribution of Up to $10,000 for the
Promise Program Winter Clothing Drive
This item was reordered and moved to item 3.1. Lisa Dudley, Finance Director, said that
for this appropriation to happen a budget amendment must take place. Mr. Winder said
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that the winter clothing drive will also have a QR code so people can donate in that way
as well.
Council Member Uipi moved to open the public hearing. Council Member DeSirant
seconded. Mayor Jackson called for the vote. Council Member Catten voted yes, Council
Member DeSirant voted yes, Council Member Uipi voted yes, and Mayor Jackson voted
yes. The motion passed unanimously.
Mayor Jackson said that the monetary donations option was created to fill in the gaps for items
that have not been donated. Perhaps there were many coats donated but they could use more
socks, the funds could be used to buy items that were not donated but still useful.
There were no public comments.
Council Member DeSirant moved to close the public hearing. Council Member Catten
seconded. Mayor Jackson called for the vote. Council Member Catten voted yes, Council
Member DeSirant voted yes, Council Member Uipi voted yes, and Mayor Jackson voted
yes. The motion passed unanimously
3.4 Discussion and Consideration of Ordinance 25-47, Approving a Monetary
Contribution of Up to $10,000 for the Promise Program Winter Clothing Drive
Ms. Dudley explained that this ordinance approves of the monetary contribution to the
Promise Program of up to $10,000.
Council Member Uipi moved to approve Ordinance 25-47, Approving a Monetary
Contribution of Up to $10,000 for the Promise Program Winter Clothing Drive. Council
Member DeSirant seconded. The Deputy Recorder called for the vote. Council Member
Catten voted yes, Council Member DeSirant voted yes, Council Member Uipi voted yes,
and Mayor Jackson voted yes. The motion passed unanimously
3.1 Public Hearing to Consider Amending the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Budget
Ms. Dudley said that two funds have suggested budget amendments. This has to do with
the Promise Program and Ordinance 25-47. There was one miscellaneous expenditure to
track the non-cash contribution of a mural costing $10,000. Then the other item was for
$10,000 to the Promise Program for the winter clothing drive. Council Member DeSirant
said that after a decade there will be sidewalks on 700 East. This is a major program that
the council initiated to have safe streets for kids. Ms. Dudley said there are also changes
to the fee schedule.
Council Member Uipi moved to open the public hearing. Council Member DeSirant
seconded. Mayor Jackson called for the vote. Councn Member Catten voted yes, Council
Member DeSirant voted yes, Council Member Uipi voted yes, and Mayor Jackson voted
yes. The motion passed unanimously.
There were no cornrnents.
Council Member DeSirant moved to close the public hearing. Council Member Uipi
seconded. Mayor Jackson called for the vote. Council Member Catten voted yes, Council
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Member DeSirant voted yes, Council Member Uipi voted yes, and Mayor Jackson voted
yes. The motion passed unanimously.
3.2 Discussion and Consideration of Ordinance 25-46, Amending the Fiscal Year
2025-2026 Budget
Council Member DeSirant moved to approve Ordinance 25-46, Amending the Fiscal Year
2025-2026 Budget. Council Member Catten seconded. The Deputy Recorder called for the
vote. Council Member DeSirant voted yes, Council Member Catten voted yes, Council
Member Uipi voted yes, and Mayor Jackson voted yes. The motion passed unanimously.
4. Business Matters
4.1 Discussion and Consideration of Resolution 25-39, Adopting the First
Amendment to the Millcreek Non-Benefited Employee Handbook - First Edition
Lisa Dudley explained the changes that were made to the non-benefited employee
handbook by removing a sentence about travel time for assignments within 50 miles of
city hall. The update clarifies that regular commute time from home to work or after the
workday is not counted as work time.
Council Member DeSirant moved to approve Resolution 25-39, Adopting the First
Amendment to the Millcreek Non-Benefited Employee Handbook. Council Member Uipi
seconded. The Deputy Recorder called for the vote. Council Member Catten voted yes,
Council Member DeSirant voted yes, Council Member Uipi voted yes, and Mayor Jackson
voted yes. The motion passed unanimously
4.2 Discussion and Consideration of Resolution 25-40, Adopting the Second
Amendment to the Millcreek Employee Handbook - Fourth Edition
Council Member DeSirant moved to approve Resolution 25-40, Adopting the Second
Amendment to the Millcreek Employee Handbook. Council Member Catten seconded. The
Deputy Recorder called for the vote. Council Member Catten voted yes, Council Member
DeSirant voted yes, Council Member Uipi voted yes, and Mayor Jackson voted yes. The
motion passed unanimously
4.3 Discussion and Consideration of Resolution 25-41, Advising and Consenting to
the Mayor's Appointment of a Treasurer
Mayor Jackson said she has been acting as treasurer as for the last four years but cannot
act in both capacities as Mayor. Council Member Catten has been the backup in the past.
Council Member Catten will become the new treasurer.
Council Member Uipi moved to approve Resolution 25-41, Advising and Consenting to the
Mayor=s appointment of Silvia Catten as Treasurer. Council Member DeSirant seconded.
The Deputy Recorder called for the vote. Council Member Catten voted yes, Council
Member DeSirant voted yes, Council Member Uipi voted yes, and Mayor Jackson voted
yes. The motion passed unanimously.
5. Reports
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5.1 Mayor's Report
Mayor Jackson reported that she went to the Otherside Village along with other local
elected leaders and organizations. There was a "Lights on After School" event on
Halloween. Mayor Jackson and Building Director Jim Hardy attended a Wildland Urban
Interface meeting. Mayor Jackson spoke about holding a public comment period on it in
January, but the map has to be adopted in December. Mr. Winder said once the map is
adopted it can be tweaked or changed after it has been adopted. Mayor Silvestrini and
Mayor Jackson attended the Churchill Elementary award ceremony.
5.2 City Council Member Reports
Council Member DeSirant said he attended four of the lights on after school events, and a
Granite School District luncheon to answer questions about the potential elementary
school closures and to give Granite School District their opinion on their lack of notice
for school closures and how they conduct themselves. There are great volunteers in
Millcreek. Council Member DeSirant gave public coinrnent at the County Council
meeting regarding closing the Millcreek Community Center Daycare. Council Member
Catten cornrnented on the closure of the Millcreek daycare. The closure has been
extended until May 31, 2026. That building will be empty when it closes. Council
Member Catten said she did not believe that the city was able to take it over and run it,
but she wants it to be used to help families and children in the future. William Penn
Elementary held a reunification drill. A reunification drill is to plan for some kind of
event where parents and staff practice meeting up with their children after a simulated
event. Council Member Uipi thanked her City Council colleagues and city staff who
answered questions about elections, and the people in District 4 who helped her get re-
elected. Council Member Catten noted there is an open spot on the City Council for
District 3, the application is on the website. State law requires that the Council fill the
opening within thirty days.
5.3 Staff Reports
There were no staff reports.
6. Consent Agenda
6.1 Approval of October 27, 2025 Work Meeting and Regular Meeting Minutes
Council Member DeSirant moved to approve the October 27, 2025 Work Meeting and
Regular Meeting Minutes. Council Member Catten seconded. Mayor Jackson called for the
vote. Council Member Catten voted yes, Council Member DeSirant voted yes, Council
Member Uipi voted yes, and Mayor Jackson voted yes. The motion passed unanimously
7. New Items for Subsequent Consideration
There was none.
7. Calendar of Upcoming Meetings
* Historic Preservation Commission Mtg., 1 1/13/25, 6:00 p.m.
* Planning Commission Mtg., 1 1/19/25, 5:00 p.m.
* City Council Mtg. 1 1/24/25 7:00 p.m.
8. Closed Session
Mfflcreek City Council Meeting Minutes 10 November 2025 Page 12 of 12
Council Member Catten moved to go into closed session per Utah Code 52-4-205(f) for
discussion regarding deployment of security personnel, devices, or systems at 8:31 p.m.
Council Member Uipi seconded the motion. The Deputy Recorder asked for the vote.
Council Member Catten voted yes, Council Member Uipi voted yes, Council Member
DeSirant voted yes, and Mayor Jackson voted yes.
Council Member Uipi moved to go back into open meeting at 8:38 p.m. Council Member
DeSirant seconded the motion. Mayor Jackson asked for the vote. Council Member Uipi
voted yes, Council Member DeSirant voted yes, Council Member Catten voted yes, and
Mayor Jackson voted yes. The motion passed unanimously
ADJOURNED: Council Member Uipi moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:38 p.m. Council
Member DeSirant seconded. Mayor Jackson called for the vote. Council Member Catten
voted yes, Council Member DeSirant voted yes, Council Member Uipi voted yes, and
Mayor Jackson voted yes. The motion passed unanimously.
Cheri Jackson, Mayor
Attest: Elyse ity Recorder
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