Community E-Newsletter                                                                                    March, 2012

Council Sets 2012 Direction
City Council held its annual visioning session February 9 – 10. A major focus of this year’s visioning session was discussion and adoption of a set of biennial strategic plans aligned with each of Council’s goals: Effective Transportation, Open and Responsive Government, Public Safety, Preservation of Park City Character, Recreation, Open Space and Trails, Regional Collaboration, World Class, Multi-Season Resort Economy, and Water and the Natural Environment. Each plan outlines the desired outcomes and key strategies and an action plan for 2012-13. The plans also highlight recent successes and current challenges, key indicators and industry trends. These two-year strategic plans are cross-departmental and align with the City’s Budgeting for Outcomes approach. 

Park City Municipal in coordination with Summit County, the State of Utah, surrounding cities and counties and FEMA Region 8 will be participating in the April 17, 2012, regional full scale exercise called the Great Utah Shakeout next April.

Park City Municipal is registered for the Great Utah Shakeout, but you may want to register your family.

Laurie Lambert, Tennis Operations Supervisor, Wins Award

Laurie Lambert, Tennis Operations Supervisor at the PC MARC has been selected by
the Utah Tennis Association Board of Governors as the recipient of the Utah Tennis 2011 David L. Freed Award. This award is given annually to an individual who has constantly provided leadership in quality of play and service to the game. The award letter goes on to say that Laurie’s “service to the game and the tennis community are immeasurable and the many contributions that you have made to the sport of tennis as a player, coach, mentor, tournament director and teaching professional have impacted the lives of many individuals, and have been a great example to others and you are to be commended for your efforts”.

Transit Trip Planner
Good News!
Using our World Class Transit system is easier than ever before! No more deciphering timetables or perusing over route maps to figure out how to get from point A to Point B. The Transit Department has been working diligently to provide our community with a working Trip Planner to simplify using the bus system. Now we need your help to turn this awesome tool into an essential Transit travelling companion. Now is the perfect opportunity to dump the pump, go green, and get on board, it even works on your smartphone!

Please follow these steps:
Step 1: Go to www.parkcitytransit.org
Step 2: Notice the trip planner box
Step 3: In the search field “From” enter a departure location or address. (example: Old Town Transit Center)
Step 4: In the search field “To” enter a destination location or address. (example: Park City Mountain Resort)
Step 5: Click in the By Transit button.
Step 6: Notice suggested routes for current departure times
Step 7: Choose the best option that fits your schedule.
Step 8: Enjoy the Free Ride! 

Letter from Brian Kahn, Park City’s Low Carbon Diet Coordinator
Thank you for attending the Leadership 101 program in February. As you now know, the city-sponsored, community-wide Low Carbon Diet program is aimed at leaders and supporters of the green movement who believe the best action is to take action.

From energy efficiency decisions in your home to modes of transportation to your diet, every decision you make creates your carbon footprint. Now you have the ability to hold yourself and others accountable through the power of group dynamics.

As your program coordinator, I look forward to the opportunity to work with you in reducing greater Park City’s carbon footprint. For more information, visit the ParkCityGreen.org website and click on Low Carbon Diet.

Be Environmentally Cool,
Brian 

Focus on the Climate: Park City Lecture Series
Join us for this spring 2012 lecture series hosted by Swaner EcoCenter and Park City Municipal Corporation. These organizations have partnered to deliver three separate lectures from area scholars to refocus our community on the issue of climate change. The series is free and open to the public.

Global Climate Change - Past, Present, and Future
Tuesday, March 27th, 7-8:30 PM
Professor David Chapman, University of Utah

Utah's Changing Climate: Cycles Within Cycles
Wednesday, April 11th, 7-8:30 PM
Professor Rob Gillies, Utah State University

How to Avoid the Truth About Climate Change
Thursday, April 26th, 7-8:30 PM
Professor Barry Bickmore, Brigham Young University

All lectures will be held at Swaner EcoCenter; 1258 Center Drive Park City, UT. Click here for more details. 

Fire Safety
Park City requires fire sprinklers to be installed in all new construction. It has been proven that fire sprinklers save lives and property by suppressing the fire and giving the fire department time to respond. An annual inspection is required to keep the fire sprinkler system in working order. A 5-year inspection is required in residential and commercial buildings to check all valves and equipment. In the past it has not been the policy of fire inspectors to inspect residential homes on a regular basis. Homeowner should be aware if there is a fire incident and the fire sprinkler system is not annually maintained, the insurance claim could be adversely affected. 

Senior Citizens and Firefighters

The Summit County Seniors were treated to a special activity hosted by the Park City Fire District. The event was held on February 28 at the Burns Fire Station on Bitner Road. Fire Chief Paul Hewitt coordinated the event that included lunch prepared and served by firefighters to approximately 60 seniors, presentations, and a tour of the new facility. The seniors expressed their sincere gratitude and appreciation to the Fire District for their professional skills and courtesy. A special thanks to Chief Paul Hewitt, Chief Ray Huntzinger, Caption Max Dosher and District Employees for a job well done. 

In February, City Council . . .

• Amended the FTA drug and alcohol policy for Park City Municipal
• Authorized submitting an application for a grant from the US Bureau of Reclamation to help fund a raw water line installation
• Approved reimbursing Summit Lands Conservancy $50,000 for the two-year fundraising effort for the Osguthorpe Conservation Easement

Wyatt Earp Traffic Calming Project Open House
Park City is embarking on the Wyatt Earp Traffic Calming project addressing these objectives:  a center median on Wyatt Earp Way at Kearns Boulevard; safety improvements to the Rail Trail crossing; and, evaluation of streetscape elements.  To consider these improvements, the city is hosting an open house.

Thaynes Canyon Neighborhood Water Quality Meeting 
The Park City Water Department is hosting a neighborhood meeting on water quality concerns and results from recent studies in the Thaynes Canyon/Three Kings area.

Leadership Park City-Annual Community Lecture
The public is invited to attend this free lecture sponsored by Leadership Park City. Jonathan Schechter, founder and executive director of Charture Institute, will speak on Park City's Economic Future.

Quinns Junction Water Treatment Plant Open House and Tours
The community is encouraged to visit and tour the Quinns Junction Water Treatment Plant.

Library
Peter  Rabbit Tea
Tuesday, April 3rd, 4:15 - 5:30 pm
Recommended for ages 5 and up
Enjoy tea and refreshments
Door prizes, stories, games and a craft
The program is free, however registration is required
Sign up at the Park City Library front desk March 15th - 30th

New Storytimes!
Pajama Storytime 

Wednesday nights, 6:00 pm 
Don't forget to wear your PJs

Morocco
You are invited to a slide show presentation on Morocco by Myles Rademan. The presentation will take place on Wednesday, April 4th at 6:30 pm in the Roger Harlan Meeting Room. See you there!

Green Your Routine Recycle Used Gadgets
Don’t trash old gadgets. Get paid to recycle them. Web sites like gazelle.com buy back used gadgets like cell phones, cameras and iPods. Search for your gadget on the site and they’ll give you a quote. If you accept the offer, they’ll pay for shipping. If the site decides that your gadget is worthless, they’ll still pay for shipping and recycle the gadget for free.