Park City Council Meeting Summary June 20, 2019

Post Date:06/25/2019 4:12 PM

SUMMARY of the JUNE 20 PARK CITY COUNCIL MEETING

IN THE STUDY SESSION

Social Equity Update from the Community Foundation
Representatives from the Park City Community Foundation returned to Council to provide a status update regarding their progress to develop the community’s Social Equity strategic plan. PCCF shared the initial results of the scoping survey, noting which issues appeared to be the most common, including affordable housing, inclusion, and education. PCCF will return to Council in August with a concrete strategic plan and an action plan for moving forward.
Social Equity Staff Report
Exhibit A: Resource Inventory
Exhibit B: Social Equity Data Report

 

IN THE WORK SESSION

Park City Vision 2020 Project Update
City staff gave an update on the Park City Vision 2020 project. At this time, visioning efforts are underway and a community survey is active until July 28. City staff is recruiting volunteers to participate in the Think-Tank Workshop sessions, which will be held at the end of July. There was discussion regarding how best to reach a wide variety of constituents to take the survey, such as businesses, employees, and second homeowners.
Vision 2020 Staff Report

 

SR-248 Corridor Improvement Project Update
City staff and representatives from Utah Department of Transportation and HW Lochner presented an update on the SR-248 corridor project, including an overview of the environmental assessment and an outline of the preferred improvements and alternatives.  There is a public hearing scheduled for Wednesday, June 26, from 4:00-6:00 p.m. at Treasure Mountain Jr. High, which will be held in an open house format. It is also an option to provide public comment online via this link. Council stressed the need for public comment given the potential implications to one of Park City’s two major transportation corridors and the UDOT approach to highway improvements.
SR 248 Staff Report

 

IN THE REGULAR MEETING

APPOINTMENTS

Public Art Advisory Board Appointments
Council reappointed Alex Butwinski and Beth Armstrong to the Park City Public Art Advisory Board for their second terms, and appointed Alyssa Kuhl to her first term, all with terms ending in June 2022. Jennifer Gardner was appointed to fill a vacant term, ending June 2020, which replaces Kendra Kahlow. All newly appointed members will begin their terms at the July 2019 PAAB meeting.
PAAB Appointment Staff Report

 

STAFF COMMUNICATIONS AND DISCLOSURES

Spring Runoff Update
City staff provided a general update regarding spring runoff. Thank you to the Streets Department for ensuring that storm water is maintained.
2019 Spring Runoff Staff Report

 

PUBLIC INPUT

Residents attended the Council meeting and provided input on the Woodside, Phase II development and the City’s initial approach to selling some units at market rates to subsidize the project costs and maintain affordability. 

 

NEW BUSINESS

Council continued the following new business items:

  • Council continued an ordinance approving the Twisted Branch Subdivision within the Flagstaff Mountain Development Area, which is located south of Pod B2 and the Montage Resort and north of Pod D and the Red Cloud Subdivision. until a later date. Staff asked for continuation of this item due to parcel ownership issues that have yet to be resolved.
    Twisted Branch Subdivision Continuation Staff Report

 

Council discussed the following new business items:

 

Council approved the following new business items:

  • Resolution 14-2019, proclaiming June 2019, as Pride Month in Park City. The City welcomes residents and visitors from the LGBTQ+ community, their friends and family members, and allies who show their support.
    Pride 2019 Proclamation

 

 

PARK CITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING

The Park City Redevelopment Agency approved the following new business item:

  • Resolution RDA 02-2019, adopting the fiscal year 2019 Revised Budget and the fiscal year 2020 Budget for Park City Redevelopment Agency
    RDA Budget Adoption Resolution

 

PARK CITY MUNICIPAL BUILDING AUTHORITY MEETING

The Park City Municipal Building Authority approved the following new business item:

  • Resolution MBA 02-2019, a resolution adopting the fiscal year 2019 Revised Budget and the fiscal year 2020 Budget for Park City Municipal Building Authority.
    MBA Budget Resolution

 

UPCOMING CITY MEETINGS

  • Planning Commission: 6/26, 5:30 p.m. at City Hall
  • City Council: 6/27, 6:00 p.m. at City Hall
  • Planning Commission: 7/10, 5:30 p.m. at City Hall

 

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Park City, Utah Designated “SolSmart Gold” for Advancing Solar Energy Growth

Post Date:11/26/2018 4:32 PM

    FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT:
    Celia Peterson

    celia.peterson@parkcity.org

    435.287.5624


    Park City, Utah Designated “SolSmart Gold” for Advancing Solar Energy Growth

     

    PARK CITY, UTAH (November 26, 2018) – Park City, Utah received a Gold designation from the national SolSmart program for making it faster, easier, and more affordable for homes and businesses to go solar.

    This designation recognizes Park City for taking bold steps to encourage solar energy growth and remove obstacles for solar development. For companies looking to expand, a SolSmart Gold designation is a signal that Park City is “open for solar business.”

    SolSmart, led by The Solar Foundation and the International City/County Management Association (ICMA), is funded by the U.S. Department of Energy Solar Energy Technologies Office. More than 200 cities, counties, and small towns have achieved SolSmart designation since the program launched in 2016. Park City is one of 91 SolSmart Gold designees. This is especially notable as Utah is a non-home rule state, which means that Park City is not allowed to set its own energy code. Only six communities in non-home rule states have achieved SolSmart Gold.

    We have a clear path to 100% renewables by adopting a mix of energy efficiency measures, working with our utility to build new renewables, and producing solar energy from our rooftops. We want to make it practical and economic for all Parkites to harvest their energy directly from the sun. To achieve SolSmart Gold, we have modified our code to encourage our residents to adopt rooftop solar.  We know that local renewables are of local economic benefit and provide clean, cheap energy for our community. This is our future and we are proud to receive this designation,” commented Mayor Andy Beerman.

    As a SolSmart designee, Park City can help solar companies reduce the cost of installations and pass savings on to consumers. This allows even more local homes and businesses to obtain affordable, clean, and reliable electricity through solar. The actions Park City has taken will help encourage solar companies to do business in the area, driving economic development and creating local jobs.

    To receive designation, cities and counties make changes to their local processes to reduce the time and money it takes to install a solar energy system. This includes evaluating local permitting processes, as well as planning and zoning procedures. SolSmart designees also develop innovations in areas such as market development and finance.

    For example, Park City waives permitting fees and has a streamlined process to ensure that solar systems can be permitting within two business days.

    SolSmart uses objective criteria to award communities points based on the actions they take to reduce barriers to solar energy development. Communities that take sufficient action are designated either gold, silver, or bronze.

    As part of the SolSmart program, a team of national experts provides no-cost technical assistance to help communities achieve designation. All cities and counties are eligible to join the SolSmart program and receive this technical assistance. Interested communities can learn more at SolSmart.org.