Park City Council Meeting Summary April 18, 2019

Post Date:04/23/2019 4:13 PM

SUMMARY of the APRIL 18 PARK CITY COUNCIL MEETING

IN THE STUDY SESSION

Public Art Advisory Board Annual Update
City staff and representatives from the Public Art Advisory Board presented an annual update to Council. They reviewed three completed projects, which include the Olympic Legacy project (Legacy Alive), the PCMARC Gravity & Gear, and the China Bridge mural, Wild City. There are three projects scheduled for completion this May, including the McPolin Tunnel mural, utility box installation, and the installation of Loosey the Moose along the Bear Bench Walkway on Swede Alley. Additional projects scheduled for this summer, ongoing projects, long term planning, and outreach opportunities were also discussed.
Annual PAAB Update Staff Report
Exhibit A: Public Art Advisory Board Background 2019
Exhibit B1: DRAFT Strategic Plan and Project Prioritization 2019
Exhibit B2: April 2019 PAAB Budget Update

 

IN THE WORK SESSION

2019 Legislative Recap with State Representative Tim Quinn
City staff and State Representative Tim Quinn discussed the past legislative session. Rep. Quinn was instrumental in passing the Renewable Energy Legislation (HB411), and safeguarded Park City’s ability to reduce the volume of single-use plastic bags. There was further discussion among Rep. Quinn and City Council about what can be expected with restructuring the State’s sales tax structure during the upcoming interim legislative session.

 

IN THE REGULAR MEETING

STAFF COMMUNICATIONS AND DISCLOSURES

Carbon Footprint Update 2016-2018
City staff presented Council with an overview of Park City Municipal’s carbon footprint for the years 2016, 2017, and 2018. Staff spoke to this topic during Council’s February retreat, and were asked to come back to council with an update. The full report looks at energy use of the Marsac building, transit and transportation, and other buildings and facilities.
Municipal Carbon Footprint Staff Report

 

International Chiefs of Police Association “One Mind Campaign Pledge”
Police personnel updated Council on their “One Mind Campaign Pledge,” highlighting the efforts to provide all officers with training in mental health crisis intervention. As part of the pledge, Park City Police Department developed and implemented a model policy to address officers’ interactions with those experiencing a mental health crisis. 100% of PCPD’s officers have received training in Mental Health First Aid. Because of Park City Council’s focus on mental health awareness and services, in addition to the critical priority of Social Equity, PCPD has not only met the standards for this international pledge, but has exceeded the required officer training.
Police Department One Mind Campaign Pledge

 

CONSENT AGENDA

Council approved the following items from the consent agenda:

 

OLD BUSINESS

Council approved the following old business items:

 

NEW BUSINESS

Council approved the following new business items:

 

PARK CITY HOUSING AUTHORITY MEETING

NEW BUSINESS

Housing Authority approved the following new business item:

 

PARK CITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING

NEW BUSINESS

The Redevelopment Agency approved the following new business item:

 

UPCOMING CITY MEETINGS

  • Planning Commission: 4/24, 5:30 p.m. at City Hall
  • City Council: 5/2, 6:00 p.m. at City Hall
  • Planning Commission: 5/8, 5:30 p.m. at City Hall
  • City Council: 5/16, 6:00 p.m. at City Hall

 

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This is an unofficial summary of the meeting. To read the official minutes; please visit the meetings page on the city's website. Minutes are posted once they are approved.

 

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