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Community Newsletter August, 2011
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Friends of the Park City Library could not manage their Miners Day book sale without the help of volunteers assisting with set up, sales and take down. Below is the schedule when volunteers are needed.
Wednesday, August 31: 3:30-5:30 p.m.
Set up: Carry and place tables
Friday, September 2: 8:00 a.m.-noon
Unpack and set up books
Saturday, September 3: 8:45 a.m.-noon, 1st shift
11:45 a.m.-3 p.m., 2nd shift
Book Sales
Sunday, September 4: 9:45 a.m.-2 p.m.
Book Sales
Monday, September 5: 10:45 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
2:00-4:00 p.m.
Take down
If you are available and would like to help, sign up by August 23 at the Library circulation desk or contact Barb Bretz via email or call 435-615-8442.
CityTour 2011
This year’s CityTour will take participants to Estes Park and Ft. Collins, Colorado.
Dates for this year’s CityTour are September 7-11. Sign up now!
Bus Service Between Park City And Salt Lake City Aiming For An October 2 Start
The Utah Transit Authority board, Summit County Council, and Park City Council have adopted an interlocal agreement for bus service between Park City and Salt Lake beginning October 2.
Summit County and Park City will subsidize the service up to a combined $470,000 in the first year. After that is spent, UTA agrees to subsidize it by up to $180,000 in that year. Once that is spent, the partners can end the service — or one of them could decide to subsidize it further.
Plans call for charging a one-way fare of $5.50. Monthly passes are available for $242. Sixteen buses a day will operate during the peak months of December to April, and 12 a day from May to November. Stops will include: the Salt Lake Central Station; State Street at 200 South; University Hospital; a park-and-ride near the mouth of Parley’s Canyon; Jeremy Ranch; Kimball Junction; the Canyons resort; Park City Mountain Resort; Old Town Transit Center in Park City; and Deer Valley.
Leadership Park City
Park City’s national award-winning and ‘Best of State 2011”, yearlong community leadership program is accepting applications for its 18th year class. Applications are only accepted once a year and the deadline to apply is August 19. It’s easy to apply, just go on-line for information, schedules and the easy to fill out application form. For additional information, contact ReNae via email or call 435-615-5201. Don’t miss your opportunity to be a leader!
Recreation Center Construction Update
Last month, the City Council supported the new Recreation logo and naming the reconstructed recreation center as The Park City Municipal Athletic & Recreation Center. In honor of Candy Erickson, the tennis facility shall be known as the Candy Erickson Tennis Center. There has been significant progress on the project. In the interior; the electrical, plumbing, and mechanical contractors are feverously working as well as the framing, insulation and sheetrock contractors. The tennis courts are being graded and the concrete borders poured. The exterior framing and sheathing is almost complete. Window frames and asphalt shingles are progressing as well.
The sustainable efforts continue on the project, where 88% of all waste including demolition has been recycled. The recycled waste diverted from the landfill consisted of 19,860 pounds of concrete, 18,145 pounds of wood, 1,245 pounds of mixed metals, 2,100 pounds of plastics, 1,075 pounds of cardboard and 335 pounds of paper. The project team will continue to track and provide updates on the recycling and sustainable practices employed on the project.
The project is slated for completion in late November.
Utah Public Finance Website (UPFW)
The Utah State Legislature enacted legislation establishing the Utah Public Finance Website which permits Utah taxpayers to view public financial information on the Internet for state and local government entities without paying a fee. All Utah state and local governments were required to post financial data. Park City’s financial information (revenue and expenditures) is now available on the UPFW. Currently payroll information is not available on this website but will be in the future.
Check out the UPFW website.
September is National Preparedness Month September has been designated for a series of outreach efforts to raise awareness of the importance of being prepared for disasters. Over the past few years, the size and number of these efforts have grown dramatically.
This month marks the ten year anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. By doing what we can to ensure that our communities, and our nation, are prepared to respond and recover from all types of disasters and hazards, we will honor the memory of those that were lost that day.
Great Utah Shake Out
On April 17, 2012, the largest earthquake drill in Utah history will take place. Click here for more information and to sign up. We will all "Drop, Cover, and Hold On" in the Great Utah Shake Out Drill.
Armstrong Trail Grand Opening Park City Municipal Corporation, in conjunction with the Mountain Trails Foundation is hosting a grand opening for the Armstrong Trail, Tuesday August 16th, 6pm at Silver Star Café 1825 Three Kings Drive. Light food and drinks will be provided.
For more information on the Armstrong Trail or trails in general, contact Heinrich Deters via email, or call 435-615-5205
Comstock-Sidewinder Walkability Project
The Comstock/Sidewinder Walkability project is well underway. Questar Gas is almost finished with the new gas line. The new curb and gutter on both sides of Comstock, and the 8’ wide concrete path on the east side of the street is substantially complete. The raised concrete intersection at Comstock and Sidewinder is complete, the asphalt roadway reconstruction,and the irrigation and landscaping is also underway. The work on Comstock is scheduled to be completed by August 23rd for the start of school. The work on the Sidewinder sidewalk, curb and gutter, and asphalt repaving will begin as soon as the work on Comstock is complete. For more information, construction updates, pedestrian/traffic detour maps and an ongoing construction schedule, please visit the project website. Additional contact information: Hotline: (435) 200-3257, Email: parkcitywalkability@horrocks.com
News You Can Use
In July, City Council . . .
• Approved an Inter-local Agreement between Summit County, Park City and the Utah Transit Authority to provide bus service between Park City and the Salt Lake Valley.
• Approved a two-year agreement for the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association to use the Recreation Center.
• Appointed Melissa Soltesz and Linda McCausland to the Public Art Advisory Board.
Green Your Routine
Rechargeable batteries may have a higher upfront cost, but they are a money-saving option. One analysis, which confirmed the long-term savings, found that buying new batteries costs over 300 times more than the electricity used to recharge a battery. Whether you’re a homeowner or running a business, go with the rechargeable option to save money and prevent hazardous materials in our community.
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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.