Park City Council Meeting Summary June 27, 2019

Post Date:07/03/2019 8:00 AM

SUMMARY of the JUNE 27 PARK CITY COUNCIL MEETING

IN THE WORK SESSION

Discussion of the Park City Annexation Policy Plan
Staff recommended City Council discuss the City’s Annexation Policy Plan, including the option to direct staff to begin the process of amending the City’s Annexation Policy Plan.
Annexation Policy Staff Report

 

Building Permit Software Update
The Community Development (Planning, Engineering and Building) Department launched new online Building Permit software. The software is web based, and can be accessed at www.parkcity.mycityinspector.com. Park City is now able to receive permit submittals online any time of day or week, allow applicants to lookup plan review status, request building inspections, and receive automatic emails of inspection results.
Building Permit Software Update Staff Report

 

2018 Annual Water Quality Consumer Confidence Report
Each year Public Utilities releases the Annual Water Quality Consumer Confidence Report to review drinking water quality and provide information regarding projects completed for the year as well as upcoming projects. This annual publication is required by the Environmental Protection Agency and the Utah Division of Drinking Water.
Staff Report
2018 Drinking Water Quality Consumer Confidence Report

 

IN THE REGULAR MEETING

AWARDS AND RECOGNITION

Utah Library Association Distinguished Service Award
Park City Library Executive Director Adriane Herrick Juarez was awarded the 2019 Utah Library Association Distinguished Service Award. This award is given to a librarian with the most significant record of contribution throughout his or her career, recognized by colleagues as providing exceptional service to library patrons and the profession. Library Board Member Margie Green Schloesser was also honored by the Utah Library Association for her exemplary leadership.
2019 Utah Library Association Awards Staff Report

 

APPOINTMENTS

Library Board
Council approved the appointment of Bill Humbert and the reappointment of Kristy Hoffman to the Library Board for Three-Year Terms Beginning July 1, 2019.
Library Board Appointments Staff Report

 

COMMUNICATIONS AND DISCLOSURES FROM COUNCIL AND STAFF

Fourth of July Event Reminders
Special event staff shared an outline of event logistics and impacts. For additional information, please see the 4th of July Information and Schedule link.
Fourth of July Celebration Reminders Staff Report

 

PUBLIC INPUT

Representatives from the Summit County Children's Justice Center provided public input.

 

NEW BUSINESS

Council approved the following new business items:

  • Council approved an Economic Development Grant in the Amount of $10,000 for Auntie Em's Homebaked Goods in the Kimball Arts Center.
    Economic Development Grant Staff Report

     

  • Council approved Utah Open Lands Funding Request for $550,000 to finalize the purchase of Armstrong Snow Ranch Pasture, a 19-acre property located in the Thaynes Canyon neighborhood. Several community members spoke in favor of the request UPDATE: On the evening of June 28, Utah Open Lands secured the balance of funding needed to close on the property, which will now be preserved as open space.
    Armstrong Snow Ranch Pastures Open Space Funding Request Staff Report

     

  • Council approved the Bonanza Flat Development Agreement with Wasatch County in June 2017, Park City acquired the 1350-acre Bonanza Flat Open Space the City has entered into an agreement with the Wasatch County as part of the trailhead parking plan submitted.
    Wasatch County Development Agreement Staff Report

     

  • Council approved Ordinance 2019-35, and Ordinance Repealing Municipal Code Title 4A, Chapter 3, Outdoor Music Plazas. Currently, use of an outdoor space is permitted through express allowances in the Land Management Code, such as Administrative or Conditional Use Permits and Special Event Permits. These permits allow for outdoor use for Special Events, community gatherings and other activities.
    Repeal of Title 4A-3 Outdoor Music Plazas Staff Report

     

  • Council approved the application to remove a significant site - 1060 Park Avenue - from the Park City Historic Sites Inventory.
    Historic Sites Inventory Staff Report

     

  • Council approved ordinance 2019-36, approving the Woodside Park Subdivision - Phase I Condominiums Modification, located at 1333 Park Avenue, 1343 Park Avenue, 1353 Park Avenue, 1330 Woodside Avenue, and 1350 Woodside Avenue, Park City, Utah. This modifies a previous requirement to install an e-bike station on the property.
    Woodside Park Subdivision - Phase I Condominiums Modification Staff Report

 

PARK CITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING

Park City Redevelopment Agency approved the following new business item:

  • An Economic Development Grant for Lucky Ones LLC in the amount of $20,000 to support business expansion, promotion and the development of a coffee camper.
    Lucky Ones Grant Request Staff Report

 

UPCOMING CITY MEETINGS

  • Planning Commission: 7/10, 5:30 p.m. at City Hall
  • City Council: 7/11, 6:00 p.m. at City Hall
  • Historic Preservation Board: 7/17, 5:00 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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Regenerative agriculture

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Soils can potentially trap a large amount of carbon away from the atmosphere. One method of driving more carbon into soils is through regenerative agriculture.

For example, in the summer of 2018 Park City decided to initiate regenerative agriculture on the iconic piece of land at McPolin Barn. This piece of land had remained relatively undisturbed since it was set aside under easement in 1991. The lack of disturbance on the land led to the grasses that grow and die each year to thatch together, never properly decomposing into the soil.

In partnership with Bill White Farms, a local non-profit organization, cattle were reintroduced to the former dairy. Rather than allowing them to spread out and graze on their favorite species, the cattle were herded together which forced them to eat down the grasses and weeds indiscriminately. The disturbance by the cows hooves, as well as what comes out of their tail ends, helped to mix dead matter with the soil and facilitate the decomposition process. This accelerated decomposition is key in releasing nutrients, thus creating a healthy environment for microbiota to trap more carbon away from the atmosphere and build up the health of our soils. The healthy soils are also more able to retain water, and allow for better growth of native species instead of noxious weeds.