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SUMMARY of the AUGUST 29 PARK CITY COUNCIL MEETING
IN THE STUDY SESSION
Social Equity Update
The Park City Community Foundation (PCCF) presented the latest draft of its Social Equity Strategic Plan, highlighting work conducted over the last nine months. PCCF convened the community to perform a social equity diagnosis, identifying existing social equity resources and gaps, and prioritizing the most significant and addressable challenges. The three priority areas include housing, education, and inclusion. Additional areas of focus include income/wages, transportation, and access to healthcare. PCCF will finalize the Strategic Plan with Council, City staff, and community recommendations.
Social Equity Staff Report
Social Equity Strategic Plan - Draft
IN THE WORK SESSION
Mental Wellness Update
Representatives from Communities that Care and PCCF presented a mental health update, which is a top community priority. Information was shared regarding risk and protective factors within the community, including harmful social factors, economic vulnerability, and stigma and mental health literacy issues. Protective factors include a short supply of providers, inaccessible care, and fragmented social services. There was additional discussion among Council members, who support for the proactive work being done to support mental wellness. Council suggested the presentation be shared with key community groups who might find the information insightful. The group also discussed the role of the Mental Health Alliance’s Executive Director and the position’s role within the County.
Mental Health Update Presentation
IN THE REGULAR MEETING
APPOINTMENTS
Summit County Mosquito Abatement Board Appointment
Council appointed William Connell, Storm Water Supervisor, to the Summit County Mosquito Abatement Board for a four year term beginning October 8, 2019.
Mosquito Abatement Board Appointment Staff Report
COMMUNICATIONS AND DISCLOSURES
Pathway Wayfinding Update
City staff provided an update on the recently installed Pathway Wayfinding system, which runs along the paved paths throughout greater Park City and is designed to make navigating easier and improve user experience. The first step of the project was installation of various physical aspects of the system, including over 250 color-coded wayfinding dots on paved trails and 21 signs with maps. The second step is educating the public on how to use the system. At this time, 50% of the pavement markings have been installed, with the remainder to be installed by the end of August.
Wayfinding Staff Report
Quinn’s Junction Park and Ride Update
City staff provided an update regarding a Quinn’s Junction park-and-ride Fatal Flaws Analysis. Three parcels near Quinn’s Junction were assessed, as part of a range of alternative options developed by UDOT and Park City to address congestion and long-term transportation needs along SR-248. The next step includes moving forward with engineering and preliminary construction plans for the top ranking parcel.
Park and Ride Staff Report
Exhibit A: Quinn's Junction Fatal Flaws Memo
PUBLIC INPUT
A community member provided statements regarding the proposed transportation code amendments that are scheduled to appear on the September 26 Council meeting regarding PCMC’s for-hire industry regulations. He requested additional discussion prior to this item being presented to council.
NEW BUSINESS
Council discussed the following new business items:
- Consideration to dispose small portions of City-owned property located near Upper Main Street and Daly Avenue in response to request from local residents. A public hearing was conducted, and public input received. The item was continued.
Robert Coleman Property Disposition Staff Report
Council approved the following new business items:
- Ordinance 2019-45, adopting an adjusted budget for FY 2020 for Park City Municipal Corporation and its related agencies. This re-adoption is based off direction to provide funding for the Children’s Justice Center. The amended budget also funds a goal to install 100 EV chargers throughout Park City, which are mostly funded through matching grants, and additional transportation projects.
Adjusted Budget Staff Report
Exhibit A: Adjusted Budget Adoption Ordinance
Exhibit B: Budget Summaries - Ordinance 2019-46, amending Municipal Code Title 10, Non-Motorized Trail Use. There was significant public comment demonstrating both support and concern for allowing e-mountain bikes on trails. Council approved an amendment to the ordinance, which exempts trail users 65 older to operate Class I e-mountain bikes on all trails in Park City. This coincides with the current exception for users with mobility disabilities. Additionally, Council postponed the recommendation of a pilot project in Round Valley, and instead directed staff to create a task force to help determine next steps associated with e-mountain bike use.
E-Bike Staff Report
E-Bike Ordinance - Ordinance 2019-47, approving the Park City Heights Phase 4 Subdivision, located south of Calamity Lane, south of Richardson Flat Road and west of US Highway 40. This phase includes 48 lots, four of which are deed-restricted.
Park City Heights Phase 4 Subdivision Staff Report and Ordinance
Park City Heights Phase 4 Exhibits - A construction agreement with Silver Spur Construction for the 3Kings Water Treatment Plant and SR-248 Transmission Lines Project for $8,244,256. This contract is for a large pipeline that will run along SR-248. It is a large project that will have a lot of impacts and the plan includes extensive outreach.
3KWTP and SR248 Transmission Line Staff Report - A construction agreement with Red Pine Construction LLC for the Western Summit County Interconnect Pipeline Project for $551,181.50. This project, located near the Park City Film Studio, will temporarily impact the trail running along SR-248, but will otherwise not have large impacts.
Western Summit Interconnect Staff Report
PARK CITY HOUSING AUTHORITY
Park City Housing Authority Approved the following New Business Item:
- A request to amend the Housing Mitigation Plan for Phase Two of the St. Regis Deer Valley Hotel. What was originally Phase Two has been split into two phases – Phase Two and Phase Three, thus it was requested that the affordable housing obligation be split proportionally into the two phases. Council made a change to the Conditions of Approval stating, “The fulfillment of the 1 AUE for Phase 3 can be located off site if done prior to the completion of Phase 2. If fulfillment occurs after the completion of Phase 2 than the 1 AUE must be built on site.” before approving.
St. Regis Housing Mitigation Plan Staff Report
Exhibit A: Recommended Action Letter dated August 29, 2019
Exhibit B: December 12, 2001 Planning Commission Staff Report and Minutes
Exhibit C: St. Regis City Council Staff Report - August 2, 2007
Exhibit D: Request to Amend St. Regis Deer Valley Hotel Housing Mitigation Plan
UPCOMING CITY MEETINGS
- Planning Commission Meeting: 9/11, 5:30 p.m. at City Hall
- City Council Meeting: 9/12, 6:00 p.m. at City Hall
- Coffee with Council: 9/13, 8:30 a.m. at Park City Library (Room 101)
- Planning Commission Meeting: 9/25, 5:30 p.m. at City Hall
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Departments » Sustainability » For Homes
Appliances
- Clothes washers and dryers
- Computers
- Dishwashers
- Home audio equipment
- Refrigerator and freezers
- Room air conditioners
- Televisions, Home Theater Systems, Sound Bars, and more
- Water heaters
Dishwasher
- Check the manual that came with your dishwasher for the manufacturer's recommendations on water temperature. Many have internal heating elements that allow you to set the water heater in your home to a lower temperature.
- Newer dishwashers don't require that you rinse your dishes. All you need to do is scrape off large pieces of food, and the dishwasher will take care of the rest. Soaking or prewashing is generally only recommended in cases of burned-on or dried-on food.
- Only run your dishwasher when you have a full load of dishes, but don't overload it.
- Don't use the "rinse hold" on your machine for just a few soiled dishes. It uses 3-7 gallons of hot water each time you use it.
- Let your dishes air dry if you don't have an automatic air-dry setting. To manually let your dishes air dry, turn off the control knob after the final rinse and prop the door open.
- Keep the door shut as much as possible. Try not to stand in front of an open refrigerator while deciding what to take out. Preplan what you're after while the door is shut.
- A full fridge and freezer is more efficient than one that is less full. Add gallons of water to help take up the empty space.
- Don't keep your refrigerator or freezer too cold. Recommended temperatures are 37° to 40°F for the fresh food compartment of the refrigerator and 5°F for the freezer. If you have a separate freezer for long-term storage, it should be kept at 0°F.
- To check refrigerator temperature, place an appliance thermometer in a glass of water in the center of the refrigerator. Read it after 24 hours. To check the temperature of the freezer, place the thermometer between frozen packages and read after 24 hours.
- Regularly defrost manual-defrost refrigerators and freezers. Frost buildup decreases the energy efficiency of the unit. Don't allow frost to build up more than one-quarter of an inch.
- Make sure your refrigerator door seals are airtight. Test them by closing the door over a piece of paper or dollar bill so its half in and half out. If you can pull the paper or bill out easily, the latch may need adjustment or the seal may need replacing.
- Cover liquids and wrap foods stored in the refrigerator. Uncovered foods release moisture and make the compressor work harder.
- Pull the refrigerator away from the wall regularly to clean the coils with the brush attachment of your vacuum cleaner. Clean coils help the refrigerator run more efficiently.
- Only wash and dry full loads, but do not overload the machines.
- Wash clothes in cold water. New high efficiency detergents do not require warm or hot water.
- Clean your washing machine according to your owner's manual annually to ensure proper washing.
- Use your dryer's moisture sensor to detect when clothes are just dry, so they are not over-dried.
- Clean the lint filter of the dryer before every load to improve air circulation. Also, your dryer vents need to be regularly cleared of lint, which will save energy and prevent a fire.
- Dryer sheets also cause a film or residue to be left behind. These need to be regularly cleaned with warm soapy water to remove the residue.
- EnergyGuide Label - The Federal Trade Commission requires EnergyGuide labels on most home appliances (except for stove ranges and ovens), but not home electronics, such as computers, televisions, and home audio equipment. EnergyGuide labels provide an estimate of the product's energy consumption or energy efficiency. They also show the highest and lowest energy consumption or efficiency estimates of similar appliance models.
- ENERGY STAR Label - The common blue label with the white star appears on appliances and home electronics that meet strict energy efficiency criteria established by the U.S. Department of Energy and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. The ENERGY STAR labeling program includes most home electronics and appliances except for stove ranges and ovens.
One important thing to know is that even though a product is labeled ENERGY STAR there may be other models who use even less energy. The ENERGY STAR label guarantees that it uses less than a specific standard set for each appliance. Some models are as energy efficient as the standard, while other models are even more energy efficient. Do your homework and look at the EnergyGuide Label or research energy consumption on ENERGY STAR's website to compare models.
And remember to recycle your old appliance rather than just throwing it away.