Park City Council Meeting Summary September 13, 2018

Post Date:09/21/2018 5:14 PM

SUMMARY of the SEPTEMBER 13 PARK CITY COUNCIL MEETING

 

IN THE WORK SESSION

Discussion of Proposed Code Amendments to Special Events:

Economic Development Manager Jonathan Weidenhamer presented proposed amendments that would:

  • Prohibit new events during peak snow days;
  • Reclassify the current event levels;
  • Cap the number of level 3,4, and 5 events;
  • Deregulate levels1-3 events at resorts;
  • Establish an event application window 3x per year;
  • Create a 5 year limit on fee waivers;
  • Update standards for review to better reflect community goals; and
  • Increase staff efficiency and stakeholder response

Council was supported the proposed recommendations and asked staff to meet with the Special Events Advisory Committee and return at a later date for approval.
Special Events Code Amendments Staff Report
Exhibit A: Redline Amendments to Special Events Code
Exhibit B: Special Events and SEAC Background

 

IN THE REGULAR SESSION

APPOINTMENTS

Council approved the appointment of Jordan Brody to the Historic Preservation Board for a term ending May, 2021, and the re-appointment of Douglas Stephens, Randy Scott, and Jack Hodgkins to terms ending May, 2021.
HPB Appointment Staff Report

 

STAFF COMMUNICATIONS REPORTS
Historic Preservation Quarterly Update
September 2018 Backhoe Report

 

COUNCIL APPROVED ITEMS FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA:

  • Request to Approve a Donation Application by Mountain Trails Foundation for Funding Associated with the Construction of the Bloods Lake Trail, Located on the Bonanza Flat Open Space
    Bloods Lake Trail Donation Staff Report
  • Request to Authorize the City Manager to Enter into a Construction Agreement in a Form Approved by the City Attorney’s Office with MC Contractors LLC., for Three Trailheads and Related Improvements located at Bonanza Flat in an Amount Not to Exceed $412,153
    Bonanza Flat Trailheads Staff Report
  • Request to Authorize the City Manager to Enter into a Construction Agreement in a Form Approved by the City Attorney’s Office with North Ridge Construction Inc., for the Main Street Sidewalk Phase 5 - 2018 Project in an Amount Not to Exceed $317,048.00
    Main Street Sidewalk Staff Report

 

PUBLIC HEARING

Council conducted a public hearing to receive Input from the public with respect to the issuance of up to $48,000,000 General Obligation open space Bonds for Treasure Hill and Armstrong/Snow Ranch Properties, if approved by eligible voters.
Park City Open Space Bond Staff Report

 

COUNCIL APPROVED NEW BUSINESS ITEMS:
  • Consideration to Approve Ordinance No. 2018-50, an Ordinance Approving an Amendment to Ordinance No. 91-9 Vacating and Conveying a Portion of Platted Empire Avenue in Park City, Utah, In a Form Approved by the City Attorney.
    Staff Report
    Attachment 1: Ordinance No. 91-9

 

UPCOMING CITY MEETINGS

  • Planning Commission: 9/26, 5:30 p.m. at City Hall
  • City Council: 9/27, 6:00 p.m. at City Hall
  • Historic Preservation Board Meeting: 10/3, 5:00 p.m. at City Hall
  • Planning Commission: 10/10, 5:30 p.m. at City Hall
  • City Council: 10/11, 6:00 p.m. at City Hall

UPCOMING CITY EVENTS

  • "Wild City" Mural Paint Days: 9/22, 9/23, 9/29, 9/30 at China Bridge Parking Structure. More info here.
  • McPolin Farm Scarecrow Festival: 9/22, 2:00 p.m. at McPolin Farm
  • National Voter Registration Day: 9/25, 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. at Park City Library
  • Reading and Discussion with Author Rosina Lozano: 9/25, 7:00 p.m. at Park City Library. More info here.

 

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Park City, Utah Designated “SolSmart Gold” for Advancing Solar Energy Growth

Post Date:11/26/2018 4:32 PM

    FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT:
    Celia Peterson
    celia.peterson@parkcity.org
    435.287.5624


    Park City, Utah Designated “SolSmart Gold” for Advancing Solar Energy Growth

     

    PARK CITY, UTAH (November 26, 2018) – Park City, Utah received a Gold designation from the national SolSmart program for making it faster, easier, and more affordable for homes and businesses to go solar.

    This designation recognizes Park City for taking bold steps to encourage solar energy growth and remove obstacles for solar development. For companies looking to expand, a SolSmart Gold designation is a signal that Park City is “open for solar business.”

    SolSmart, led by The Solar Foundation and the International City/County Management Association (ICMA), is funded by the U.S. Department of Energy Solar Energy Technologies Office. More than 200 cities, counties, and small towns have achieved SolSmart designation since the program launched in 2016. Park City is one of 91 SolSmart Gold designees. This is especially notable as Utah is a non-home rule state, which means that Park City is not allowed to set its own energy code. Only six communities in non-home rule states have achieved SolSmart Gold.

    “We have a clear path to 100% renewables by adopting a mix of energy efficiency measures, working with our utility to build new renewables, and producing solar energy from our rooftops. We want to make it practical and economic for all Parkites to harvest their energy directly from the sun. To achieve SolSmart Gold, we have modified our code to encourage our residents to adopt rooftop solar.  We know that local renewables are of local economic benefit and provide clean, cheap energy for our community. This is our future and we are proud to receive this designation,” commented Mayor Andy Beerman.

    As a SolSmart designee, Park City can help solar companies reduce the cost of installations and pass savings on to consumers. This allows even more local homes and businesses to obtain affordable, clean, and reliable electricity through solar. The actions Park City has taken will help encourage solar companies to do business in the area, driving economic development and creating local jobs.

    To receive designation, cities and counties make changes to their local processes to reduce the time and money it takes to install a solar energy system. This includes evaluating local permitting processes, as well as planning and zoning procedures. SolSmart designees also develop innovations in areas such as market development and finance.

    For example, Park City waives permitting fees and has a streamlined process to ensure that solar systems can be permitting within two business days.

    SolSmart uses objective criteria to award communities points based on the actions they take to reduce barriers to solar energy development. Communities that take sufficient action are designated either gold, silver, or bronze.

    As part of the SolSmart program, a team of national experts provides no-cost technical assistance to help communities achieve designation. All cities and counties are eligible to join the SolSmart program and receive this technical assistance. Interested communities can learn more at SolSmart.org.