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Community Newsletter June, 2011
The Candy Erickson Endowment for the Betterment of Park City
Phyllis Robinson presents a check on behalf of City employees to Trisha Worthington and Jim Hill, Park City Foundation, for the Candy Erickson Endowment for the Betterment of Park City.
Flooding
Several flood cautions and warnings are in place for northern, central and eastern Utah with some rivers and streams already at or above flood stage. The National Weather Service continues to express concern for residents to be on the alert especially with children around water. Several drowning cases have been recorded in Utah already this spring. Expect the flood warnings to be in place through at least the end of the month of June. This may be extended into July and most if not all rivers and streams in the north half of Utah will remain much above normal for the entire summer.
Park City creeks are at bankfull but are expected to drop through June 26th. As always sudden thunderstorms or sustained heavy rain on top of melting snow could create a situation for flooding
If you need to arrange pick up of sandbags at Public Works simply contact the front desk at 615-5301. After hour sandbag pickup procedures have been posted on the front door of Public Works near the sandbagstorage location. (Please do not remove sandbags from the pallets stored throughout the community).
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Park City citizens attended a Public Service 101 seminar sponsored by Park City Municipal and the Park Record. The foreground (left to right) shows guest speakers Kent Jones, Summit County Clerk; Glen Wright, Summit County democratic party chair; Honorable Shauna Kerr, Summit County District Judge | |
| 2011 Election and Candidate Filing Information | |
| Seats to be filled |
Three (3) City Council seats |
| Candidate Filing Dates/Packets | July 1-July 15, 2011 Monday-Friday, except Monday, July 4, (holiday), City offices closed. |
| Where | Marsac City Hall, 445 Marsac Avenue |
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Municipal Primary Election |
Tuesday, September 13, 2011 (Tentative) |
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Voter Registration |
Forms are available in the City Manager’s office, 445 Marsac Avenue, Park City (City Hall). Online voter registration is here. |
| Registration Deadlines |
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| If a person registers less than 30 days before an election, he/she may only vote on Election Day and not in early voting. More | |
Summer Fun at the Park City Library
Wednesday, June 1-Sunday, August 14
Kids ages 0-11: Come sign up for this year’s Summer Reading Club:
One World, Many Stories. When you sign up, make sure to register for the end of summer drawing for fun prizes. For every one hour you read, you will be able to add an African animal to our giant Earth, displayed at the Library. Read five hours and get a free book. Join this FREE and FUN club.
Adult Summer Reading 2011
The Park City Library invites you to join our Adult Summer Reading Program starting June 1st and ending August 15th. This year’s theme is “Novel Destinations.” Winning prizes is easy! Here is how to get started:
1) Sign up at the front desk by picking up a reading log.
2) Read (or listen to) at least three books, record them on your reading log, and turn in your reading log to be entered for one of three grand prizes.
3) For each book you read (or listen to), fill out a short review form and give to library staff to be entered for a weekly prize. You can fill out a short review form in the library or submit one to be posted on our summer reading blog at http://parkcityreads.blogspot.com.
Wondering what to read? Check out staff picks here (link to Good Reads) or take a look at NoveList (link to NoveList), a great database featuring books reviews, award winners, recommended reads, and more!
For more information about the Adult Summer Reading Program, visit the Park City Library at 1255 Park Avenue or call 615-5600.
China Bridge Parking Structure Maintenance
Maintenance in the China Bridge parking garage began Monday, June 13. The project entails patching the deck coating in Level S3, touch up along the roof walls on Level N4, and expansion joint replacement in the connections between the old and new decks.
Circulation restrictions for driving between the old and new decks are in place. Swede Alley is the access point for all parking levels with the exception of Old China Bridge. The closure will roll down to the next levels every 48 hours.
Completion of the repairs is anticipated before the July 4th holiday, weather permitting. Warm temperatures are required to cure the installed products; it is a balancing act getting adequate temperatures and completing before parking demand begins for the summer season. The Streets Department will also be washing down the decks to remove winter salt accumulation during the same time
Bike to Work Day
| Phyllis Robinson and Heinrich Deters are all smiles despite the inclement weather as they participated in May's Bike to Work Day. |
• Improve the driving surface for motorists
• Extend the useful life of the pavement
• Upgrade pedestrian ramps at various intersections
• Stripe Class II Bike lanes from Wyatt Earp Drive to Richardson Flat Road
• Remove the planter box that lies just east of Wyatt Earp Drive
This project is tentatively scheduled to begin after the fourth of July with completion in September. One travel lane will be maintained in each direction throughout the project. Crews will work during night and off-peak hours to minimize delays. More
Leadership Park City Wins Best of State Medal
Leadership Park City, now in it's 17th year, has once again been recognized with a 2011 Best of State Medal for its outstanding contributions to community development in Utah. The community-based leadership program was previously awarded a Best of State Medal in 2009.
The Best of State Awards program was created nine years ago to recognize outstanding individuals, organizations and businesses in the State of Utah by building awareness of people and organizations that are "Excelling and Surpassing All Else".
Applications for Leadership Class XVIII Now Available
Leadership Park City which as been honored with a number of national awards now has over 450 alumni and is widely supported by local businesses, non-profits, governments and individuals. Each year the program accepts 30 participants for its year-long training. Applications for Class 18 are due by August 19. More
Free Summer Food for Kids
Kids can have free lunch & fun while school is out. For more information and to find a location near you, contact Utahns Against Hunger, 1-800-453-3663. No forms or ID required. More
Come Gratis para Los Niños
Los niños pueden obtener comida GRATIS y divertirse mientras están de vacaciónes escolares este verano gracias al Programa de Alimento en Verano. Para más información contacte Utahns Against Hunger, 1-800-453-3663, No necesita comprobar su estadao de recidencia. No se require ID. No hay formas que rellenar. Mas
Soils Ordinance Seminar
If you live or do construction within the City’s Soil Ordinance boundary, then this City-sponsored seminar is for you! A presentation on the ordinance will be provided in the first 30 minutes of each session. To determine if you live or work in the Soil Ordinance Boundary, please visit: http://mapserv.utah.gov/ParkCityGIS/
| What | Soils Ordinance Seminar |
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When |
June 15, 9:00-11:00 a.m. and |
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Where |
Park City Library and Education Center |
| Who |
Residents who live in the Soil Ordinance boundary |
| Why | To provide basic information about the requirements of the ordinance to residents, land owners, builders, architects, landscapers and excavators who live or do construction within in the Soil Ordinance boundary. |
Steamboat, Colorado Leadership Group
Mark Harrington (far left, standing) addresses the Steamboat Leadership visiting Park City last month
Earthquake Preparedness Drill
On April 17, 2012, the largest earthquake drill in Utah history will take place. Register here for the Great Utah Shake Out.
Recreation News
Summer Programs
There’s still time to register for summer programs.
Youth camps, classes, & clinics offered are summer camp, adventure, tennis and soccer camps, skateboard & dirt jump bike lessons.
Adult programs include summer outdoor volleyball & basketball leagues, tennis camps & clinics.
Register today on line or call the Racquet Club, 615-5401 for login information.
Your Barn Door's Open, June 25, 2011 5:30 – 9:00 p.m. Don’t miss a fun entertaining evening at the Farm. There will be food, dancing and check out the new displays in the farmhouse. Music by Mike Iverson, Blue Sage Band, Pig roast catered by Kumbayah Kitchens. The Barn door will be open so you can look inside. Bring your friends and join us. Tickets are $25 per person at the Park City Library. There is a shuttle that will be running from the Jess Reid Building to the farm beginning at 5:30 pm and returns will begin at 8:00 pm. Tickets available the Park City Library. You must purchase tickets in advance to attend this event.
News You Can Use
In May, City Council . . .
- Approved a Letter of Intent with the Park City School District to cost share in replacing the failed pavement at the main High School bus drop-off area
- Reappointed Rod Ludlow to the Board of Adjustment
- Approved the 2011 Pavement Management Program to include services from Kilgore Paving, M & M Asphalt Services, Bonneville Asphalt, and CTS Utilities
- Approved a line of credit in the amount of $100,000 to Habitat for Humanity for constructing affordable housing in Park City
- Approved the purchase and installation of a GPS system for City vehicles in the amount of $1,235,008. A Federal Transit Administration Grant will finance 80%of system cost.
Green Your Routine
Don’t Let Your Cash Melt Away
Many Park City residents use snow melt products, such as heat tape, to prevent ice dams on their roofs. These snow melt systems are needed for certain roofs, but they also use a huge amount of electricity. In fact, some systems use as much electricity as the entire home. Make sure your snow melt system is turned off during warmer months – some systems have been found to be operating during spring/summer, costing lots of money and inflating the community’s carbon footprint.
Home: Energy Myths
Following are some common home energy myths that may be costing you.
1. Setting the thermostat higher or lower will heat or cool the house faster.
Many a homeowner has come home to an uncomfortable house and set the thermostat higher or lower than necessary, thinking it will warm or cool faster. In reality, a furnace or air-conditioner works at the same speed, no matter what the thermostat setting. A home will warm up to 68ºF just as quickly if the thermostat is set at 68ºF as it would if the thermostat was set at 80ºF. In such instances, energy may be wasted as the heating or cooling system continues to run after it reaches your desired set point.
2. A heating and cooling system "works harder" to reach a comfortable temperature after setback or set forward.Many people do not adjust their thermostat at night or while the home is unoccupied because of the common misconception that the heating or cooling system must "work harder" or use more energy to reheat or re-cool the house. This is not how a thermostat works. The system turns on to reach a set level and then shuts off when that level is reached. It can be likened more to a switch that shuts on and off, rather than a gas pedal that accelerates faster the more you step on it.
3. Energy efficiency and energy conservation are the same thing.
Efficiency refers to using less to perform a specific task. Examples include replacing traditional lighting with LEDs (light emitting diodes), or installing a high performance appliance. Conservation refers to reducing your need for energy through changes in behavior, such as setting the thermostat lower or riding a bike to work.
4. When an appliance is turned off, it is off.
Many appliances and electronic devices—such as coffee makers and cell phone chargers—in the home continue to use power after they have been switched off. Sometimes as much as if they were on! This is known as standby power or “phantom load.” The only way to stop the power usage by these devices is to unplug them.
5. Leaving lights, computers and appliances on uses less energy than turning them on and off.
In most cases, the small surge of power needed to start a device is much less than the power that is wasted by leaving it on when it is not needed.
6. Duct tape is the best choice for sealing ducts.
Duct tape has very low durability when used to seal ducts, according to laboratory research. On new installations duct tape will not last long without extensive surface preparation, especially in dirty or dusty locations. Over time, duct tape will fall off as the adhesive dries out and the tape starts to wrinkle. Mastic or metal-backed tapes—available at your local hardware or do-it-yourself retailer—are better choices for duct sealing.
7. Purchasing an efficient air-conditioner or furnace will automatically reduce energy bills.
This is true to some extent, but optimal savings will not be achieved unless the system is sized and installed correctly. Installing an efficient, but over-sized, system can negate much of the potential savings, while a poorly designed duct system can also have an impact on efficiency and comfort. Windows, doors, and insulation also play a factor in heating and cooling efficiency.
8. Dimming lights by 50% will cut lighting costs in half.
In reality, the relationship is not quite direct and the savings may be less than expected. Dimmed lights do use less power, but when lights are dimmed, the voltage drops and the filament becomes cooler. This causes a loss in overall efficiency.
9. Closing off vents will help to lower heating and cooling costs.
Closing or covering up vents is typically not a good way to save on energy costs. Heating and cooling systems balance their load throughout the duct system. If one vent gets closed off, it throws the system off balance. Pressure can build up in the duct work, causing leakage and less air circulating in your home. This reduces system efficiency and home comfort.