Park City Council Meeting Summary October 11, 2018

Post Date:10/17/2018 10:25 AM

SUMMARY of the OCTOBER 11 PARK CITY COUNCIL MEETING

 Para leer el resumen de la asamblea del Concejo Municipal en Español, por favor siga este enlace.

IN THE WORK SESSION

Pending Municipal Code Amendment Regarding RV Parking
To address the impacts of RV parking on streets and impervious surfaces, which affect safety and public infrastructure, and based on public input, staff presented five options for Council consideration and recommended regulating where and when an RV vehicle could park if space was available. Additional changes to the code would address paving surfaces, landscaping, and definitions. City Council agreed with the staff recommendation of Option 5, which would regulate RV parking based on space available in rear and side yards. For front yards, RV parking is to be regulated by vehicle size, with specific size yet to be determined.
Pending Municipal Code Amendments Regarding RV Parking and Surface Materials for Parking Areas Discussion
Parking Staff Report
Exhibits


SR-224 Commercial Vehicle Inspections Update
In response to a recent runaway truck incident on Marsac Avenue, Park City Police Captain Andrew Leatham provided an update to Council on increased safety inspections and procedures for commercial vehicles in Park City. The City is receiving commercial vehicle scales from the Utah Department of Transportation that will also help with inspections. Captain Leatham also noted that the City has a runaway ramp and a brake check area, and felt it was very prepared for these types of incidents.
State Road 224 Commercial Vehicle Inspections Update
Commercial Vehicles Staff Report
Attachment A: Inspection Summary Report
Attachment B: Law Incident Summary Report

 

IN THE REGULAR MEETING

STAFF COMMUNICATION REPORTS
On behalf of Community Liaison Rocio Torres, Community Engagement Manager Linda Jager provided clarification and answered Council questions regarding the October 2018 issue of the Backhoe Report.
Backhoe Report - October 2018
Backhoe Staff Report

 

COUNCIL APPROVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA
Request to Approve and Ratify the City Manager's Execution of an Emergency Professional Services Agreement with Epic Engineering to Provide Public Improvement Inspection Services Which Primarily Include the Park City Heights Phase II, King’s Crown, and Alice Claim developments in an Amount not to Exceed $135,380.00. The $135,380.00 will be paid for from inspection fees collected by the City for the project.
Public Improvement Inspection Services Staff Report
Attachment 1: Signed Agreement

 

OLD BUSINESS
Council held a public meeting to Allow Arguments from the Public for and Against the Issuance of a $48 million General Obligation Open Space Bond to Acquire, Improve and Forever Preserve Open Space, Park and Recreational Land Located in Treasure Hill and Armstrong/Snow Ranch Pasture.
Open Space Bond Staff Report

 

COUNCIL APPROVED:

 

UPCOMING CITY MEETINGS

  • City Council: 10/23, 6:00 p.m. at City Hall
  • Planning Commission: 10/24, 5:30 p.m. at City Hall
  • Historic Preservation Board Meeting: 11/7 at 5:00 p.m. at City Hall

UPCOMING CITY EVENTS

  • Stuffed Animal Sleepover: 10/19, all day at Park City Library. Detailshere
  • Try Hockey for Free: 11/10, 10:45 a.m. at Park City Ice Rink

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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.