Park City Council Meeting Summary August 15, 2019

Post Date:08/21/2019 2:33 PM

SUMMARY of the AUGUST 15 PARK CITY COUNCIL MEETING

IN THE WORK SESSION

Discussion Regarding Electric Bicycles on Natural Surfaces
City staff received several requests from members of the public for allowing e-mountain bikes on trails, especially for riders of a certain age and with different abilities. Currently, e-mountain bikes (e-mtbs) are prohibited on Park City’s single-track trails, except for those with mobility disabilities. At the meeting, significant public comment and discussion was recorded both for and against the use on trails. As a result, staff recommended a public survey to better gauge community sentiment regarding use of e-mountain bikes   Some of those aspects include: overall community sentiment towards e-mountain bike use on trails, designated trails for e-mountain bike use, a permit system for users with varying abilities or disabilities, age exceptions, and an e-mountain bike trail pilot project. This item is tentatively scheduled to return to Council on August 29 with possible temporary amendments to the Non-Motorized Trail ordinance so as to study some of the proposed changes.
E-Bike Staff Report

 

Old Town Traffic and Circulation Update
City staff shared an update on Old Town traffic and circulation. Staff recommends a comprehensive study and review prior to making any decisions to change traffic patterns in a very sensitive and important community location. Community members provided public input.
Traffic Circulation Staff Report
Exhibit A: Old Town Circulation Discussion Background
Exhibit B: Old Town Tiered Improvement Projects and Progress
Exhibit C: Traffic Study Hillside 224 Microsimulation
Exhibit D: Police Crash and Traffic Stop Location Data
Exhibit E: Engineering Traffic Data Collection
Exhibit F: Special Event Mitigation for Lodging For Hire and TNC Summer 2019 Major Summer Events
Exhibit G: Downtown Circulation Recommendations and Alternative Chart
Exhibit G-A: Old Town Project Recommendation and Alternatives Analysis
Exhibit H: Proposed Changes to Commercial Vehicle Licensing
Exhibit H-A: Proposed Changes to Commercial Vehicle Licensing
Exhibit H-B: Proposed Changes to Commercial Vehicle Licensing
Exhibit H-C: Main Street Restaurant Square Feet Heat Map
Exhibit I-A: Voluntary Efforts from Lodging Properties
Exhibit J: Community Outreach Plan and Flyer
Exhibit J-A: Community Outreach Notes
Exhibit J-B: Public Comment for the Record
Exhibit K: Old Town Parking Implementation Study 2016 - Nelson Nygaard
Exhibit L: Parametrix Down Town Traffic & Circulation Analysis Report - December 2017

 

IN THE REGULAR MEETING

APPOINTMENTS

Historic Preservation Board Appointment
Council appointed Tana Toly to the Historic Preservation Board for a term expiring May 2021.
HPB Appointment Staff Report

 

COMMUNICATIONS AND DISCLOSURES

2019 Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) Distinguished Budget Presentation Award and Monthly Budget Report for July, 2019
Every other year for the last twenty years, the City submits criteria for the Government Finance Officers Association Distinguished Budget Presentation award. The presentation of the monthly budget report is a requirement and helps inform City Council of the current status. This month’s report includes information regarding the first month of this fiscal year – July.
2019 GFOA Award & Monthly Budget Reporting July 2019 Staff Report
2019 GFOA Award - Announcement
2019 GFOA Award
Revenue Report - July 2019
Expenditure Report - July 2019

 

August 2019 Backhoe Report
City staff provided the August 2019 Backhoe Report, a monthly report produced by the Fire Marshal, Planning, Building, Police, and Emergency Management departments. The Woodside, Phase I Community Housing Development is no longer listed as an active project due to its recent completion. The City expects to acquire its Certificate of Occupancy for Woodside, Phase I in the near future.
Backhoe Staff Report
Backhoe Report, August 2019

 

Tour of Utah Reminders
City staff updated Council on transportation and other event impacts associated with the Tour of Utah. The start and finish of Stage 6 occurs on Main Street in Park City, and while the Stage 5 route does not come through Park City, it will affect SR-224 with intermittent closures. Residents and visitors are encouraged to use alternative means of transportation (bike, Park City Transit, walk, carpool).
Tour of Utah Staff Report

 

2019 Wildfire Season Update
City staff prepared an update regarding the wildfire season thus far. We are currently moving through a relatively dry August, and while significant snow fall during the 2018-2019 winter helped maintain higher moisture content and lower wildfire risk overall, Summit, Wasatch, Salt Lake, and Utah counties have experience a number of small fires. The Great Basin Coordination Center (GBCC) forecasts little to no to low risk for the region for the subsequent seven-day period. This report is informational and no recommendation is proposed at this time. This report will be updated monthly during wildfire season, or more often as required by conditions.
Wildfire Staff Report

 

Annexation Policy Plan Update
On June 27, 2019, Council directed staff to begin the process to amend the Park City Annexation Policy Plan and the Annexation Expansion Area (map showing lands the City may consider annexing in the future). City Council directed staff to modify the Annexation Expansion Area to include the Round Valley area on the northern boundary of the City, (the southeast quadrant of the Quinn’s Junction Intersection (Highway 40 and State Road 248) on the eastern boundary of the City to the Summit County border, and Bonanza Flat within unincorporated Wasatch County along the City’s southern boundary. City staff provided the update as part of the process for amending the Annexation Policy Plan, which will go to Planning Commission on August 28.
Annexation Staff Report

 

CONSENT AGENDA

Council approved the following items on the consent agenda:

 

OLD BUSINESS

Council approved the following old business item:

  • Use of space by PC MuSE at 1685 Bonanza Drive for local and regional musicians and songwriters to facilitate gatherings, which will be free and open to the public.
    MuSE PC Staff Report

 

NEW BUSINESS

Council discussed the following new business items:

  • Park City School District Master Planning Update – the Park City School District provided an update regarding their master planning process. The group discussed student population growth, noting 75% of students in the district live outside City limits, and the prioritization to expand pre-kindergarten services in the future.

     

  • Introduction to Public Utilities Items – City staff reviewed the City’s seven water sources and compliance with stream water and mine tunnel water quality standards. There are several other items pertaining to this on the agenda, and staff felt it necessary to provide a brief overview of the various projects.
    Public Utilities Projects Staff Report

 

Council approved the following new business items:

  • The execution of Amendment No. 4 to the Professional Services Agreement with Alder Construction Company, in the amount of $2,915,000. This is for the construction of the 3Kings Water Treatment Plant off-site utilities, including road work on Three Kings Drive to adjust water lines.
    Alder Construction Services Amendment No. 4 Staff Report

     

  • The execution of Amendment No. 6 to the Professional Services Agreement with Alder Construction Company, in the amount of $6,275,000. This is for the Quinn’s Water Treatment Plant improvements, including additional office space, parking, and an interconnect vault and a pigging vault. This is the last phase of the Quinn’s Water Treatment Plan improvements.
    Alder Upgrades Construction Services Amendment No. 6 Staff Report

     

  • An addendum to the Design Professional Services Agreement with Bowen, Collins and Associates, Inc., in an amount of $205,000. This is for engineering and inspection services related to the 3Kings Water Treatment Plant off-site improvements.
    Offsite Engineering Services-Addendum No. 1 Staff Report

     

  • The award of Amendment 1 to the Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) Agreement with North Ridge Construction Inc., for the Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) of $1,850,000 for the “Bus Barn” Remodel project. The GMP includes a $200,000 allowance for solar panels for net-zero. Staff will return to Council at a later date with the actual cost of the solar panels. The Bus Barn will be the new home for the City’s Streets, Parks, and Building Maintenance departments.
    North Ridge CMAR Amendment 1 Staff Report
    Exhibit A - Bus Barn GMP

 

UPCOMING CITY MEETINGS

  • Historic Preservation Board Meeting: 8/21, 5:00 p.m. at City Hall
  • Planning Commission Meeting: 8/28, 5:30 p.m. at City Hall
  • City Council Meeting: 8/29, 6:00 p.m. at City Hall

 
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Some ideas are so widely held that they generate little scrutiny or even a second thought. While often factual, such common wisdom can also be based on outdated or erroneous information—old-wives tales or urban legends. Widespread misconceptions about home energy use—often taken as fact—can cost homeowners on their energy bills and lead to unnecessary home maintenance and reduced comfort.

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.