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BACKHOE REPORT for April-May, 2017
Prepared by: Lynn Ware Peek
Community Engagement Liaison
lynn.ware-peek@parkcity.org
OLD TOWN
Lowell Avenue (Park City Mtn south to curve to Empire Ave)
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Construction began April 2017
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Start utility work at the Manor / Lowell intersection as the first item of work. .
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Meeting held on April 6th to inform nearby residents
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For further information: Kim Clark; kim.clark@parkcity.org
1450-1560 Park Avenue Housing Project – Affordable/Attainable Housing
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Construction began fall 2016 – anticipated completion summer 2017
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4 of 8 homes are framed and will be ready for mechanical, electrical, plumbing early April.
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Of the remaining 4 homes, 2 have their footings and foundations poured and will be ready for framing early April.
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The remaining 2 homes will be excavated and footings and foundations poured mid-April.
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There will be two 1-br units (800 SF), five 2-br units (1,120 SF), and one 3-br (1,300 SF). Sale prices selection process will likely be announced in late spring, 2017 and move-in date estimated for August/September of 2017. More information on sale/selection process will be published as the application process and pricing is finalized.
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For further information: Dave Gustafson; dgustafson@parkcity.org
Woodside Park - Lower Park Avenue affordable housing project
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Proposed projected construction start September 2017, completion anticipated April 2018
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Project is still in design stage
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For further information: Jonathan Weidenhamer; jweidenhamer@parkcity.org
Kimball Garage (Private Project)
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Construction began fall 2016 – completion anticipated 2018
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Restriped Heber Avenue in anticipation of the crane
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Temporary crane in place
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Current effort towards an air space agreement with the City and affected neighboring property owners for longer term crane.
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Contractor required to notify affected owners at least 24 hrs prior to any impactful activity, as determined by the Park City Building and Engineering Department.
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Rented all parking along Heber to be used for the crane and unloading, once approved.
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Anticipated early April for installation of new footings under old Kimball Garage. Shore up roads at Main and Heber in preparation of the new building footings and foundations anticipated in April.
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All scaffolding, covered walkways and construction activity must be removed from the Park Ave, Heber Ave and Main St (both sidewalk and city property) by Nov 21 unless otherwise approved.
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For further information: Michelle Downard; mdownard@parkcity.org
Main Street Sidewalk Replacement - 4th Street to Treasure Mountain Inn
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Anticipated start mid-May 2017 – completion expected September 2017.
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West side of Main Street from 4th Street to the bulb-out in front of the Treasure Mountain Inn.
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Install new granite curb, new water meters, granite pavers within a concrete band, new street lights, new benches, trash cans and removable planters/pots at the bulb-outs.
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The construction will take place in approximately 100’ sections. It will take approximately 2 weeks per section for 6 sections.
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Access to business will be maintained during the construction but parking will not be available during this period.
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Sidewalks from Treasure Mountain Inn to Grappa will likely not start construction until 2018.
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For more information: Lynn Ware Peek; lynn.ware-peek@parkcity.org
Main Street Plaza (Brew Pub Parking Lot)
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Projected start Spring 2018 anticipated completion Spring 2019
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Project in the design development phase of drawings.
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Awaiting analysis of expanded traffic study on circulation with proposed new road connector between Swede Alley and Main Street.
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Staff working through easements for the subdivision plat.
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For more information: Jonathan Weidenhamer; jweidenhamer@parkcity.org
Parking Technology Project
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Anticipated rolling closures late May in China Bridge parking structure, one section and entrance at a time.
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Painting, minor electrical and small areas of concrete work will be scheduled. More details and timeline to follow.
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Parking outreach will be the focus of the next several months, with stakeholder employee and business group meetings, a monthly public forum, and presentations to local businesses and groups.
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For more information: Kenzie Coulson; mckenzie.coulson@parkcity.org
PROSPECTOR AREA
Prospector Ave (Bonanza to Gold Dust lane)
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Mid-June 2017 anticipated start – fall 2017 completion
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Enhance and promote alternative multi-modal transportation uses and address roadway infrastructure.
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Create a safe environment for all modes of travel
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Reduce vehicular speeds by introducing a "complete street" cross section
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Defining more efficient use of existing space by better marking travel lanes and bus pullouts
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Upgrade the street lighting with LED fixtures
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Improve the roadway drainage
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Resurface the asphalt pavement
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WATER PROJECTS
Old Town – 4th Street
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Anticipated start August 2017 – completion October 2017
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Replacement of water line on 4th Street between Swede Alley and Main Street (between Java Cow and Chimayo). Designs finalized soon then will go to bid.
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Construction to occur June-July with a short construction window.
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This stretch was determined to be in need of replacement due to a recorded history of leaks and repairs.
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The waterline upgrade would also address deficient fire flows in the vicinity of Main Street and Swede Alley.
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For further information: Nick Graue; nick.graue@parkcity.org
Park Meadows – Creekside
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Anticipated start Spring/Summer 2017 – December 2017
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The new filtration building will add filtration to the Park Meadows well as required by the Utah division of drinking water.
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The well is under direct influence of surface water. The added filters will round out the existing process consisting of ultraviolet (UV) light and chlorine for disinfection.
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New building will have a covered patio as an amenity to the nearby park.
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The existing well buildings will be demolished and the area will be landscaped.
Quinn’s Junction Water Treatment Facility
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Under construction currently – anticipated completion July 2017
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Add additional filtration to remove total organic carbon (TOC) and manganese from the source water (Weber river). During spring run off or heavy rain events, high concentrations of TOC and manganese are found in the water and have in the past either reduced the production capacity or shut the plant down. These new filters will allow full production during these events.
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Add a back wash tank to better clean the existing filters and the new filters.
Energy
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Optimize operations by better using tank storage to pump during off peak times, modifying and replacing pumps with more efficient and variable speed pumps.
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Install a new pipeline that will dramatically increase the efficiency of the connection to Jordanelle Special Service District's system and reduce the pumping required in our system.
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The new connection will bring water in at the top of our system rather than at the existing location near St Regis Hotel.
New meters
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Continue to replace large customer meters that are old and inaccurate. More accurate metering provides feedback and awareness to customers on actual water use so they are more likely to reduce their use.
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For further information: Clint McAfee; clint.mcafee@parkcity.org
ROAD PROJECTS
SR 248 from US40 to SR32
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Repaving. Start May 1 - completion anticipated late August
Bonanza Drive to US40
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Questar performing sub-surface utility work. Start anticipated June 1 - complete by October 15.
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For further information; Alfred Knotts; alfred.knotts@parkcity.org
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Appliances
- Clothes washers and dryers
- Computers
- Dishwashers
- Home audio equipment
- Refrigerator and freezers
- Room air conditioners
- Televisions, Home Theater Systems, Sound Bars, and more
- Water heaters
Dishwasher
- Check the manual that came with your dishwasher for the manufacturer's recommendations on water temperature. Many have internal heating elements that allow you to set the water heater in your home to a lower temperature.
- Newer dishwashers don't require that you rinse your dishes. All you need to do is scrape off large pieces of food, and the dishwasher will take care of the rest. Soaking or prewashing is generally only recommended in cases of burned-on or dried-on food.
- Only run your dishwasher when you have a full load of dishes, but don't overload it.
- Don't use the "rinse hold" on your machine for just a few soiled dishes. It uses 3-7 gallons of hot water each time you use it.
- Let your dishes air dry if you don't have an automatic air-dry setting. To manually let your dishes air dry, turn off the control knob after the final rinse and prop the door open.
- Keep the door shut as much as possible. Try not to stand in front of an open refrigerator while deciding what to take out. Preplan what you're after while the door is shut.
- A full fridge and freezer is more efficient than one that is less full. Add gallons of water to help take up the empty space.
- Don't keep your refrigerator or freezer too cold. Recommended temperatures are 37° to 40°F for the fresh food compartment of the refrigerator and 5°F for the freezer. If you have a separate freezer for long-term storage, it should be kept at 0°F.
- To check refrigerator temperature, place an appliance thermometer in a glass of water in the center of the refrigerator. Read it after 24 hours. To check the temperature of the freezer, place the thermometer between frozen packages and read after 24 hours.
- Regularly defrost manual-defrost refrigerators and freezers. Frost buildup decreases the energy efficiency of the unit. Don't allow frost to build up more than one-quarter of an inch.
- Make sure your refrigerator door seals are airtight. Test them by closing the door over a piece of paper or dollar bill so its half in and half out. If you can pull the paper or bill out easily, the latch may need adjustment or the seal may need replacing.
- Cover liquids and wrap foods stored in the refrigerator. Uncovered foods release moisture and make the compressor work harder.
- Pull the refrigerator away from the wall regularly to clean the coils with the brush attachment of your vacuum cleaner. Clean coils help the refrigerator run more efficiently.
- Only wash and dry full loads, but do not overload the machines.
- Wash clothes in cold water. New high efficiency detergents do not require warm or hot water.
- Clean your washing machine according to your owner's manual annually to ensure proper washing.
- Use your dryer's moisture sensor to detect when clothes are just dry, so they are not over-dried.
- Clean the lint filter of the dryer before every load to improve air circulation. Also, your dryer vents need to be regularly cleared of lint, which will save energy and prevent a fire.
- Dryer sheets also cause a film or residue to be left behind. These need to be regularly cleaned with warm soapy water to remove the residue.
- EnergyGuide Label - The Federal Trade Commission requires EnergyGuide labels on most home appliances (except for stove ranges and ovens), but not home electronics, such as computers, televisions, and home audio equipment. EnergyGuide labels provide an estimate of the product's energy consumption or energy efficiency. They also show the highest and lowest energy consumption or efficiency estimates of similar appliance models.
- ENERGY STAR Label - The common blue label with the white star appears on appliances and home electronics that meet strict energy efficiency criteria established by the U.S. Department of Energy and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. The ENERGY STAR labeling program includes most home electronics and appliances except for stove ranges and ovens.
One important thing to know is that even though a product is labeled ENERGY STAR there may be other models who use even less energy. The ENERGY STAR label guarantees that it uses less than a specific standard set for each appliance. Some models are as energy efficient as the standard, while other models are even more energy efficient. Do your homework and look at the EnergyGuide Label or research energy consumption on ENERGY STAR's website to compare models.
And remember to recycle your old appliance rather than just throwing it away.