Park City Council Meeting Summary May 2, 2019

Post Date:05/06/2019 7:35 PM

SUMMARY of the MAY 2 PARK CITY COUNCIL MEETING

 

IN THE WORK SESSION

2019-20 City Manager’s Recommended Budget: Presentation and Review
City staff presented the 2019-20 City Manager’s recommended balanced budget to Council. This presentation was an initial budget review, and staff will return to Council at upcoming meetings to answer questions and provide additional updates on budget recommendations.
FY20 Budget Staff Report
Exhibit A: Budget Summaries
Exhibit B: Tentative Budget Ordinance
Exhibit C: Special Service Contract Amended Policy

 

Carbon Footprint Update: Water Treatment and Distribution
City staff updated Council on the City’s carbon footprint, specifically as it pertains to water treatment and distribution, from 2016-2018. This update also included information on the status and work associated with the Community Renewable Energy Bill.
Carbon Footprint Staff Report - Water
Attachment A: Carbon Footprint - Water

 

Treasure Hill Trail Plan Discussion
City staff presented a general plan regarding trail improvements on the Treasure Hill property. The City’s purchase of the Treasure Hill property has presented an opportunity to improve existing trails in the Old Town area.
Treasure Hill Open Space Trails Staff Report

 

 

IN THE REGULAR MEETING

STAFF COMMUNICATIONS AND DISCLOSURES

Park City Receives Smart Cities Connect and US Ignite Award
Recently, at the Smart 50 Awards Gala, Park City was honored by Smart Cities Connect and US Ignite for its work to reduce water loss and better understand and track water pressure. This work was led by Jason Christensen, Water Resources Manager. Each year, the Smart 50 Award honors 50 of the most transformative and influential projects. Park City maintains a complex network of pressure-reduction valves in an effort to provide water at the correct pressure to its residents. Learn more about Park City’s water network by watching this video.
Smart Cities Connect and US Ignite Award Staff Report

 

Spring Runoff Update
City staff provided an update regarding spring runoff. The 2018-19 winter produced a significant amount of snowpack, which may impact our spring runoff. With this year's area snowpack reaching 142-162% of the 1981-2010 average, staff wanted to take this opportunity to share Council and the community information on current conditions and the availability of sandbags for use by the community. The higher than normal snow pack doesn’t necessarily mean flooding is imminent. Our current snowpack is very similar to 2016-17 which saw an orderly runoff, with no flooding and we expect a similar runoff this year
Spring Runoff Staff Report

 

Coffee with Council Recap
City staff provided a summary of Coffee with Council, which was held by Park City Municipal’s Community Engagement team on April 16, 2019. It is part of an ongoing series of Council community outreach events. Councilmembers Steve Joyce and Nann Worel hosted the event, which was held from 8:30-9:30 a.m. at Lucky Ones Coffee. Approximately 25 residents and business owners attended the event for informal conversation about city projects and initiatives.
Coffee With Council Staff Report
Coffee with Council Recap

 

Special Event Outreach and Paid Parking Plans
City staff provided an overview of ten major summer events, and a permitted filming project in town with Vans shoes. This report also included details about plans for event outreach and paid parking rates for major summer events.
Summer Event Outreach and Parking 2019 Staff Report
Exhibit A: 2019 Major Summer Event Parking Rates and Communications Plans

 

Summit Bike Share 2019 Program Update
The Summit Bike Share opened May 3 for its third season. This year, the bike share system will be expanded with the addition of 11 new stations – five stations within City limits, and six stations throughout Summit County. Installation of all new stations is scheduled for completion in July.
Summit Bike Share Phase II Staff Report

 

PUBLIC INPUT

Recognition of May 2019 as Mental Health Awareness Month
Council approved Resolution 09-2019, recognizing May 2019 as Mental Health Awareness Month in Park City, a request by the Executive Director of CONNECT.
Mental Health Awareness Month Staff Report
Mental Health Awareness Month Resolution

 

Park City Youth Council Update
Park City’s Youth Council updated City Council on the what they’ve been working on this year, including findings from a survey they conducted to determine if teens are in favor of a City Youth Center.
Youth City Council Staff Report
Exhibit A: 2017 Survey Results
Exhibit B: 2018 Survey Results
Exhibit C: YCC Budget 2018-19

 

Park City’s Jessica Moran Recognized by Utah Recreation and Parks Association
Each year, the Utah Recreation and Parks Association (URPA) recognizes outstanding achievement in the field of parks, recreation, leisure services and education within the State of Utah. Jessica Moran, Recreation & Marketing Supervisor, and Park City Recreation received the 2019 Innovation of the Year award for its Counselors in Training (CIT) program. The goal of Park City Recreation’s CIT program is to teach service, leadership and first-job skills to 13-15 year olds. Lessons are taught through CIT-specific activities and leading, and working with campers in a day camp setting. Successful program participants demonstrate skills that lend themselves to leadership opportunities at school, in extracurricular activities, and at future jobs. A representative from URPA attended the Council meeting to present the award.

 

CONSENT AGENDA

Council approved the following items from the consent agenda:

 

NEW BUSINESS

Council discussed the following new business item:

 

Council approved the following new business items:

 

OLD BUSINESS

Council continued the following old business item:

  • The approval of Ordinance 2019-06, approving Land Management Code amendments regarding Section 15-13 Design Guidelines for Historic Districts and Historic Sites and 15-15 Definitions. These guidelines, which were revised in 2014 and 2015, regulate the sustainability improvements to historic sites and districts. This item was continued to the May 16 City Council meeting, once changes to the guidelines have been added.
    Design Guidelines Amendments Staff Report
    Exhibit 3: Mailing Notice

 

UPCOMING CITY MEETINGS

  • City Council: 5/16, 6:00 p.m. at City Hall
  • Planning Commission: 5/22, 5:30 p.m. at City Hall
  • City Council: 5/30, 6:00 p.m. at City Hall
  • Historic Preservation Board Meeting: 6/5, 5:400 p.m. at City Hall

 

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Sometimes reducing your environmental impact can be a little overwhelming. There is a lot of new information and sometimes it changes very quickly from new research or developments. Start off small and take it a day at a time and soon you'll be able to incorporate a lot of these ideas into your daily life.  Here are 10 ways to get started reducing your impact at home.

1. Sign up for the SCPW Challenge- Park City worked with Summit Community Power Works to bring this online resource to life. Here you will find 70 actions you can do at home to conserve, with all available rebates and incentives, and step-by-step instructions on how to complete each action. It's even more fun when you get your neighbors to participate and form a team to win prizes and recognition!

2. Conserve Energy - Start off by being conscious of the energy you use at home, noticing what lights are on, when the TV is on, etc. Then make a concerted effort to turn off lights and electronics when they are not needed. Conservation is not about doing without, but about using energy wisely.

Snow Melt Systems
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 and often times we forget to turn them off when it gets warmer.  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. If you find yourself forgetting to turn off your heat tape, you can purchase a timer that will do it for you.
 
3. Perform a Home Energy Audit - While energy conservation is important, energy efficiency is even more important and for your home to be energy efficient, you should perform a home energy audit. This audit will tell you where you need upgrades to equipment, lights insulation, windows and appliances. Many of these changes are easy and inexpensive and will yield huge energy savings. A home energy audit can be done by yourself, or you can hire an experienced professional to help guide you and offer the most cost effective recommendations. Here is a list of certified Home Energy Raters. In addition, for $25 you can work with one of Dominion Energy's Energy Experts to develop a plan to start saving energy (and money) immediately.   

4. Replace Inefficient Bulbs - Your energy audit will likely reveal that you have some inefficient bulbs in your home. Make sure to replace those with more efficient lighting options like LED bulbs which use a fraction of the energy and last much longer than older lighting technologies. You'll begin saving money immediately with this low cost and easy upgrade.

5. Unplug - Avoid phantom loads that come from gadgets and electronics that draw power even when they're off. Unplug chargers, printers, gadgets, coffee makers, toasters and other similar electronics to avoid wasting unnecessary energy. You can also plug these devices into a power strip and shut off the power strip when not being used.

6. Improve Indoor Air Quality - Sometimes your home's indoor air quality is worse than the air outdoors due to inadequate ventilation and the release of toxins indoors from furniture, chemicals, equipment and more. Learn more about the sources of indoor toxins and how to reduce them to make your home safer.

7. Upgrade Inefficient Appliances - Reduce both water and energy use by upgrading to more efficient appliances. Look for ENERGY STAR labeled appliances that are guaranteed to be more efficient. While the initial cost of the appliance may be slightly more than a regular one, the money you save on energy will more than cover the cost of the upgrade.

8. Clean Greener - Cleaning solutions in your home may actually be toxic and causing you harm. Start cleaning your home with more natural cleaning supplies that are safer for your family, pets and the environment. Look for all natural, biodegradable and non-petroleum based products.

9. Buy Green Power - One of the cheapest and easiest ways to reduce your carbon emissions is to support renewable energy from your electric utility. Our very own Rocky Mountain Power has a program for exactly that called Blue Sky. Sign up today!

10. Install a Programmable Thermostat - Making sure you don't heat or cool your home when you're not there (or when you're asleep and cozy under covers) is one of the easiest ways to save money and reduce your carbon footprint. Programmable thermosats allow you to control temperature settings for when you are at home, away, and asleep.