Community E-Newsletter                                                          September & October, 2012

Police Chief Carpenter Receives 2012 Characters Unite Award
Wade Carpenter, Leaders for Life Co-Founder, is the Recipient of a 2012 Characters Unite Award. Leaders For Life was developed with the intent of addressing the underlying issues of self-esteem and the lack of leadership. Fostering leadership skills gives young adults the tools to be good citizens and avoid the pitfalls of bullying and substance abuse. The program teaches them to celebrate their differences, protect one another, and to embrace love and friendship. Chief Carpenter also teamed with the Utah Chiefs of Police Association, Utah Sheriffs Association, and local State Legislators to establish a legislative house bill that prevents bullying and hazing in elementary and secondary schools; the bill was passed during the 2011 State of Utah General Session. Congratulations, Chief Carpenter.

MARC Gets Two "Voice of the People" Awards
The Parks and Recreation Department received two Voice of the People Excellence Awards from ICMA for City Parks and Recreation Programs and Classes. Park City was selected because of the exceptionally high ratings indicated in the National Citizens Survey.

"Best Projects Award of Merit" Given to MARC
The MARC won a "Best Projects Award of Merit", Mountain States Region, in the Sports/Entertainment category through Engineering News Record Magazine. A panel of seven judges from all areas of the industry—architects, GCs, engineers and subcontractors—examined the 104 entries received this year and selected winners in each category.

Leadership Park City Selects Class XIX

Swede Alley Crosswalk Construction Update
The Swede Alley Crosswalk project has been in construction for three weeks. The sidewalk and ADA ramps are complete at the corner of Swede Alley and Heber Avenue, the concrete base is in and the installation of the bricks for the two crosswalks at this corner has begun. The Transit Center and China Bridge brick crosswalks are proceeding into the middle third of the street. The storm drain and sidewalk improvements at the Egyptian Walkway are complete. The brick crosswalks will begin after completing the first third of the Swede and Heber intersection. The construction has had only minor impacts to traffic on Swede Alley. The contractor is on schedule and anticipates completing all work in the roadway by the first week of November.

Disaster Preparedness
The most important part of a comprehensive emergency readiness plan is the preparedness levels of individuals and families. The biggest obstacles to comprehensive family emergency readiness education are the misconceptions surrounding the true nature of preparedness. So to set the stage for better education and ultimately better public safety, view popular misconceptions surrounding disasters.

"Let's Get Moving!”

Over the past twenty years a significant amount of research has been done looking to find this secret to quality aging. One element that continues to prove worthwhile is the idea of active aging. Keeping your body moving and increasing your heart rate is vital in prolonging life, but more importantly increasing a higher quality of life. Recent studies have shown incredible improvement in people doing at least moderate activity, (defined as cardiovascular exercise for 150 minutes per week). People with controlled high blood pressure, who begin an exercise program, increase their longevity by 60%. In those over 80 years old, moderate exercise increased longevity by 38% and up to 73% in those that exercise at a high intensity level.  More

 In August and September, City Council . . .

• Approved a contract for China Bridge repairs with Commercial Restoration Services.
• Approved Professional Services Agreement s with Horrocks Engineers and Bowen Collins & Associates for Segments A and B respectively for the 2013 Water Conveyance Pipelines Project.
• Approved a parking license agreement for community car sharing services with U-Haul Car Share program.
• Approved the 2030 Long Range Strategic Plan for Park City.
• Approved a construction contract with Miller Paving for crosswalk improvements on Swede Alley.
• Reappointed Rich Miller to the Board of Adjustment; appointed Jennifer Franklin as an alternate.
• Amended the Affordable Housing guidelines and Standards for Park City.
• Awarded the construction contract for the Silver Quinn Pathway Paving Project Contract to Morgan Asphalt.

Green Your Routine
Woodburning and open fireplaces are often the major contributors to outdoor air pollution levels in cities and towns during winter.  The American Lung Association recommends that individuals avoid burning wood in homes where less polluting heating alternatives are available. View steps that can be taken to minimize the expense, health and environmental effects of indoor wood burning.

News You Can Use
CityTour 2012
For the past 25 years, groups of Park City and Summit County citizens have traveled the West visiting other communities experiencing growth and/or tourism development issues. The goal has been to share knowledge and learn from the successes and experiences of others. Open and honest discussions with our counterparts have been mutually beneficial and rewarding. In many instances things we learned have influenced how we do business in Park City and imbued us with a renewed sense of vision, energy and mission. We gained valuable perspectives and made many new friends along the way.  Read the 2012 CityTour observations in detail.

Friends of the Library Author Luncheon
This year's Friends of the Library Author Luncheon will take place on Tuesday, October 16th. The featured speaker is Gerald Elias, musician and author of Death and Transfiguration. The luncheon will take place at Deer Valley's Silver Lake Lodge. Doors open at 11:30 am and lunch is served at noon. Tickets are available for purchase at the library.

View the entire Library events calendar here.

New at the PC MARC

Facility opening on weekdays at 5:30 am             Saturday childcare, 7:45am - Noon Lap Pool remains open through October

Free in October                             Spotlight classes Noon Basketball (Oct. 1 - 15)