Community E-Newsletter                                                                                         July, 2012

Special Events receives Award
The Special Events team of Max Paap and Tommy Youngblood received the 2012 Thomas A. Martin Utah Recycler of the Year Award from the Recycling Coalition of Utah in the municipal organization division. The award was presented at the Recycling Coalition of Utah’s annual awards meeting at the Airport Marriott in Salt Lake City on June 7, 2012. Recycling at PCMC events is not currently mandated, but strongly suggested. Estimates from the past year indicate that 360 cubic yards of recyclable materials were removed from event related venues.

The Leadership program consists of 10 individual sessions (attendance is mandatory) beginning in October, with approximately one session per month during the fall, winter and spring, a 5-day field trip during the late summer, and several social events. View the schedule. Learn more about the program.   Access the application for our 19th year class here. Adults living and/or working in the greater Park City and Summit County area are eligible and those with diverse backgrounds are encouraged. Applications MUST be received no later than Friday, August 24th. This is the only time each year that applications are available.

International Organization Acknowledges Park City's Solar Practices
The International City/County Management Association (ICMA) published a brief case study on solar practices in Park City. Access the study here.

CityTour 2012

This year's CityTour dates are Wednesday, September 5 through Sunday, September 9 and will take us to Las Vegas and Brian Head.

One of the main reasons for choosing to visit Las Vegas is to meet with the people at Zappos.com. This on-line retailer of shoes and clothing started in the early 2000's. The 38 year old founder, Tony Hsieh, has committed his company to reinventing downtown Las Vegas. He purchased the old Las Vegas City Hall and is in the process of renovating it and moving his corporate headquarters to downtown Las Vegas (probably 1500+ people). In addition, Zappos is developing the Downtown Program, a multifaceted initiative to bring entrepreneurial vitality and redevelopment to downtown Las Vegas.

If you have questions, please call Myles Rademan, 435-901-8778. To register, contact ReNae Rezac. 
 
Residential Curbside Waste & Recycling Changes
Summit County has signed a new contract for residential curbside waste and recycling. The new services are being provided by Republic Services (formerly known as Allied Waste) and changes went into effect on July 2, 2012.

The new services expand curbside recycling from roughly 5,750 residences to over 14,000 residential addresses County-wide. Nearly all residential addresses will notice some sort of change regarding their waste and/or recycling services starting in July. You should have received information in the mail describing these changes and the new pick-up schedule.

For questions regarding the new services, please reach out to Republic Services at 435-615-8311. There are many changes occurring and some unique circumstances to address.  Republic Services will work through inquiries as quickly as possible.

Additional information is available at the Summit County website. Click on the ‘Curbside Pickup & Recycling Information Packet’ link for details on what items you can recycle. The link also includes the new recycling pick-up schedule for your neighborhood.

Sea to Shining Sea
The 2012 Sea to Shining Sea event, a cross-country bike ride for wounded warriors, visited Park City on June 14th, honoring the courage of our military and the strength of the American spirit. The majority of the participating riders were disabled, and provided a dramatic example that disabled Americans can lead productive lives and accomplish remarkable athletic feats. The group, which started in San Francisco on May 28th, will complete their 4,000 mile trek on July 28th, in Virginia Beach, Virginia. More information on the event is available here.

Road Respect
The 2nd annual ‘Road Respect Tour’, whose mission is to promote safe cycling on roadways, for drivers, as well as bicyclists, throughout the state of Utah, visited Park City on June 8th. The Tour, promoted jointly by Bike Utah, the Utah Department of Transportation, the Department of Public Safety and Zero Fatalities carried the Road Respect message from southern to northern Utah as a core group of Road Respect Riders traveled Utah's roads, demonstrating obedience to the law and proper cycling etiquette.

Tour of Utah
The hills are alive with…..cyclists? As Park City continues to grow into a world class destination for road cyclists, we are proud to announce that the city will be hosting the final stage of this year’s Tour of Utah on August 12th. The Tour of Utah is the premier showcase of International professional cycling competition in North America. The Tour is the continent’s first and oldest UCI America Tour stage race that follows the Tour de France, in early August, and combines magnificent scenery, relentless climbs over high mountain routes and has earned the title of “America’s Toughest Stage Race.” For more information or or to volunteer, click here.

2012 Water Consumer Confidence Report
Many people choose to live in and visit Park City because of the year-round recreational opportunities and the dramatic beauty of the natural environment that surrounds us. Due to the large variation in terrain, seasonal demand, and unique challenges resulting from historic mining, Park City operates and maintains one of the most complicated water systems in the west. 

We are committed to continuing to enhance our water quality program to retain your confidence in the safety of your drinking water.  View the complete consumer confidence report here.

Dump the Pump
Have you noticed all the road construction in town? Reduce your stress and your carbon footprint. . . take the bus!

Use our trip planner by entering your point of origin and destination. The transit trip planner will give you choices based on the current time or a future time you would like to ride. Choose the best option that fits your schedule.

Don’t forget not only can you ride the bus around Park City you can also get to and from Salt Lake City on the PC / SLC connect.  Here is the PC-SLC schedule link.

One Book, One Community 2012
One Book, One Community is a community reading program where the goal is to have as many people as possible read and discuss the same book. This year, Park City Library partnered with Summit County Library and Dolly’s Bookstore to select Refuge: An Unnatural History of Family and Place by Terry Tempest Williams as this year’s One Book.

Books will be available at the Park City Library and Summit County Library for checkout. There will be several community copies you may see around town. Feel free to take one, read it, and pass it on to someone else.

Recreation Update
Registration is open for all summer programs! Programs available include a wide range of tennis programs, youth camps, skateboard clinics, swim lessons, and much more! For programming information, pick up a copy of the Play Magazine, check out www.parkcityrecreation.org or call the PC MARC at 435 615-5401. Programs fill up quickly so don’t delay!

PC MARC: The Park City Municipal & Athletic Center (PC MARC) is open to residents and visitors. Reasonably priced daily drop-in, punch cards and passes.are available. The facility has 11 tennis courts, 2 outdoor pools, 3 group fitness studios, indoor track, gymnasium, weight &cardio machines, climbing wall and more. For more information visit www.parkcityrecreation.org or call the PC MARC at 435 615-5401. 

In June, City Council . . .

• Approved an ordinance establishing the following salary levels for the Mayor, City Council and statutory officers for fiscal year 2012-13.

  Mayor $1,917.26 per month City Council $1040.50 per month City Manager $96,667 - $145,000 per year City Attorney $90,817 - $136,225 per year City Treasurer $76,296 - $114,444 per year City Engineer $76,296 - $114,444 per year City Recorder $27,102 - $40,643 per year

• Approved a Master Festival License for Plaza Palooza every Thursday, June 14 through September 13, 2012.
• Approved changes to the Park City Municipal Fee Schedule affecting Building, Planning, Ice Facility, Golf, Water and Parking Fees
• Approved amendments to water supply agreements between US Bureau of Reclamation, Weber Basin Water Conservancy District, Mountain Regional Special Service District, Summit County, and Park City
• Awarded a construction agreement to Hadco Construction for Phase I of the infrastructure at Park City Heights
• Adopted the revised final budget for fiscal years 2012 and 2013
• Appointed Jerry Brewer, Alison Butz, Faye Malnar, and Bobbie Pyron to the Library Board
• Awarded a contract for the transit solar project at 1053 Iron Horse to Intermountain Wind and Solar
• Adopted an ordinance banning fireworks until October 1.

Green Your Routine
Bottled water makers make millions off people who believe their products are purer than tap water, but consumers do not realize that they are less regulated than plain old tap water.  Americans pay top dollar for bottled water, which costs up to 1,900 times more than tap water and uses up to 2,000 times more energy to produce and deliver. Save money and energy . . . fill a reusable water bottle from the tap.

News You Can Use
2030 Long Range Strategic Plan Presentation and Community Input Session
Date:                Wednesday, July 11
Time:                5:30-7:00 p.m.
Location:          Park City Library, Room 205
                          1255 Park Avenue, Park City
The meeting is an interactive presentation and public input session. Between 5:30-6:00 p.m., the public is invited to view the maps and exhibits. The city’s consultant team will make a formal presentation at 6:00 p.m. The balance of the time is for community questions and comments.

PC Wellness Lunch and Learn
On Wednesday, July 11 at noon, join nutritionist Audrey Lee, Ph.D. for the next Wellness Lunch and Learn at the MARC, 1200 Little Kate Road.  Audrey will present the secrets to permanent fat loss through nutrition and heathly living.  Audrey's credentials include being a wellness coach providing fitness and sport-specific training and nutrition counseling.  Her passion is integrating the mind and body connection to help people find balance and reach their highest potential.

Library
Tuesday, July 17, 7:00 p.m.
Utah author Michael Norman is speaking about his book, Skeleton Picnic
Park City Library, Roger Harlan Meeting Room
1255 Park Avenue, Park City, UT 84060

Wednesday, July 18th from 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
A bird specialist will talk about the local bird populations.
SwanerEco Center
1258 Center Drive, Park City, UT 84098
RSVP to swanerecocenter@usu.edu or 435-649-1767 ext 0

Wednesday, August 22nd time 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Terry Tempest Williams is speaking about her book Refuge
Park City Library, Santy Auditorium
1255 Park Avenue, Park City, UT 84060