Park City Council Meeting Summary December 11, 2018

Post Date:12/19/2018 11:43 AM

SUMMARY of the DECEMBER 11 PARK CITY COUNCIL MEETING


IN THE WORK SESSION

FY 2019 Adjusted Budget Discussion

City staff provided an update to Council regarding the FY 2019 Adjusted Budget. Budget items that were discussed included additional allocation for electric bus batteries, the Arts and Culture, and Recreational Department programs.
Adjusted Budget Staff Report
Adjusted Budget Adoption Ordinance FY 2019
Budget Summary

 

IN THE REGULAR MEETING

STAFF COMMUNICATIONS AND DISCLOSURES

Construction and Development and Impact Fee Waivers: Policy and Title 11 Code Amendments

City staff presented to Council the policy and title code amendments for construction and development, and impact fee waivers. The intent of this discussion was for City staff and Council members to make sure they’re on the same page regarding the intent for said fee waivers to include impact fees, as well as the timeline code amendment.
Fee Waiver Policy Staff Report
Attachment A: Fee Policy

 

Parking Outreach Plan

City staff provided an update on the Winter Parking Outreach Plan. Staff proposed expanding the current residential parking program from 9th Street to Deer Valley Drive. The intent is for the parking program to be more of a hybrid program that works in conjunction with the two hour rule. As part of the outreach plan, City staff hoped to receive input from the public.
Parking Outreach Plan Staff Report
Attachment A: Parking Outreach Flier
Attachment B: Residential Permit Zone G Map

 

Main Street District National Register of Historic Places Boundary Expansion

The Main Street National Register Historic District Expansion is being reviewed by State preservation officers with the possibility of adding the east side of Main Street to the district. This addition would not affect Hillside Avenue or Grappa.
Main Street National Register Historic District Expansion Staff Report
Exhibit A: Main Street Historic District Expansion Letter

 

Bonanza Flat Update

City staff provided Council with an update regarding Bonanza Flat land management. Changes are to include widening of some of the winter access corridors as well as adding and allowing for public and limited overnight parking to the lot located above Montage Deer Valley.
Bonanza Flat Update

 

Park City Awarded Designation of SolSmart Gold

The Sustainability Department presented Council with the SolSmart Gold award. The City received this designation for being at the forefront of solar energy integration. Park City is the only city in Utah to have received the gold status designation. Park City has the most permissive code in Utah as it pertains to rooftop solar with an overarching goal of preserving the community’s character while still making it possible for Parkites to harvest energy from the sun. Read the full press release here.

 

PUBLIC INPUT

A resident from Lower Park Avenue shared feedback regarding the parking plan on Park Avenue during the winter months. He noted specifically that parking was challenging between 2:00-6:00 a.m. while the road is plowed. Council briefly discussed the outreach plan for parking on Park Avenue and any anticipated changes.

 

COUNCIL APPROVED THE FOLLOWING ITEMS FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA:

 

OLD BUSINESS

Council approved the following old business item:

 

 

NEW BUSINESS

Council approved the following new business items:

    UPCOMING CITY MEETINGS

    • Park City Library Board: 12/19, 12:00 p.m. at Park City Library
    • City Council: 12/20, 6:00 p.m. at City Hall *Tuesday meeting
    • City Council: 1/8, 6:00 p.m. at City Hall

     

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    Regenerative agriculture

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    Soils can potentially trap a large amount of carbon away from the atmosphere. One method of driving more carbon into soils is through regenerative agriculture.

    For example, in the summer of 2018 Park City decided to initiate regenerative agriculture on the iconic piece of land at McPolin Barn. This piece of land had remained relatively undisturbed since it was set aside under easement in 1991. The lack of disturbance on the land led to the grasses that grow and die each year to thatch together, never properly decomposing into the soil.

    In partnership with Bill White Farms, a local non-profit organization, cattle were reintroduced to the former dairy. Rather than allowing them to spread out and graze on their favorite species, the cattle were herded together which forced them to eat down the grasses and weeds indiscriminately. The disturbance by the cows hooves, as well as what comes out of their tail ends, helped to mix dead matter with the soil and facilitate the decomposition process. This accelerated decomposition is key in releasing nutrients, thus creating a healthy environment for microbiota to trap more carbon away from the atmosphere and build up the health of our soils. The healthy soils are also more able to retain water, and allow for better growth of native species instead of noxious weeds.