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Community Newsletter                                                                                     January, 2013

Utah Emergency Management Association Elects New President
Hugh Daniels, Park City Municipal's Emergency Program Manager, was elected as the 2013 President–Elect for the Utah Emergency Management Association (UEMA) and will become President in 2014. UEMA represents over 165 members from around the state who serve roles in local, county, state, federal, private sector and volunteer organizations in emergency management.

Quinn’s Water Treatment Plant Receives Award
The award is the Engineering Excellence Honor Award in the Water and Wastewater category given by the American Council of Engineering Companies. The project engineering firm, Carollo Engineers, and Park City Municipal received the award.

The project was evaluated on:
• Innovative Application of New or Existing Techniques
• Future Value to the Engineering Profession
• Social, Economic, and Sustainable Design Considerations
• Complexity
• Exceeding Client/Owner Needs

Winter Parking Regulations
From November 1 to April 30, special ordinances apply to facilitate snow removal and emergency access.
• Never park any vehicle or place any object that interferes with snow plowing or removal efforts on any Park City street.
• No parking on the downhill side of any street south of 12th Street. The downhill side of the street is the side on which the natural slope is away from the street surface, the side of which the natural drainage flows.
• Main Street, Park Avenue north of Heber Avenue and Swede Alley are not included with this regulation; however, parking is prohibited on these streets between 2 a.m. and 6 a.m.
• It is unlawful for any person to deposit, haul, push, blow, or otherwise deposit snow accumulated on private property within the traveled portion of any public street.

Declared Snow Emergency
During a snow removal emergency declared by the City, it is unlawful to park any vehicle on any bus route or first-priority street (listed in the Municipal Codes). Cars impeding snow removal may be impounded. For more information, call 435-615-5301.

Go Green with Car Sharing
Didn’t get that car or truck you wanted for Christmas? Join the new car sharing program in Park City! Rent a Toyota Prius or Ford F-150 for as little at $4.95 / hour plus mileage. Join at UhaulCarShare.com and use the code “ParkCity” to get a discounted $15 one-time sign-up fee and $25 in driving credits. More details in this Press Release.

Sundance Survival Tips for Locals
1. Leave the driving to us. Ride Park City’s award-winning free transit system. Or, go for a walk. Many services are easily accessible on foot. Bus routes and schedules and walking maps are on-line.
2. If you must drive, carpool or make your commutes either an hour earlier or an hour later. It will save time and you will stay sane. Normal peak traffic hours in Park City are from 7:00 – 9:30 AM and 4:00 – 6:00 PM.
3. Pick up your mail from Main Street Post Office before noon.
4. Shop early or late and avoid the lines at the grocery and other stores.
5. Be flexible and enjoy the show. 

Winter Trails
For several years, Park City Municipal Corporation and Mountain Trails Foundation have successfully partnered in providing winter trail grooming services in the Round Valley Open Space. This partnership has been the catalyst for varying ability levels and user groups to access the publicly owned open space.The collaboration permits the Foundation’s use of city-owned property, storage and equipment (a groomer). Mountain Trails provides the expertise, labor and maintenance of the trails For more information on winter trails within Park City, please contact Heinrich Deters. Updated grooming information in Round Valley available here.

Park City Library Youth Services
Baby and Me Mondays @ 3:30pm and Wednesdays @ 10:00am
Delight and stimulate your baby's senses with short books, music, and more! Join us weekly for our interactive baby lapsit, which is designed for children from birth to 18 months to encourage early literacy development. Older siblings and children are always welcome. For further information contact 435-615-5600.

Toddler Time Thursdays @ 11:00am
Start your toddler on the road to literacy! Join us weekly for a fun and engaging early literacy program designed for children from 18 months to 3 years of age. Interact with your toddler through books, music, and movement while exploring letters, sounds, and more. For further information contact 435-615-5600.

Preschool Storytime Thursdays @ 10:00am
Help your preschooler get ready to read! Join us weekly for a fun, interactive, early literacy program designed for children from 3 to 6 years of age. Build language skills while enjoying stories, songs, crafts, and more. For further information contact 435-615-5600.

PC MARC

New Art at the PC MARC

The PC MARC is offering free classes in January. Try something new in the NEW Year with our free spotlight classes: Fast ‘n’ Furious on Fridays at 5:30pm and Feldenkrais, Wednesdays at 9:30 am. Remember to join us at the PC MARC for our Wellness Lunch and Learn this Wednesday, January 9th at noon. Sharon Starika will discuss the Feldenkrais Method and Instant Karma will provide some nourishing health.   Visit www.parkcityrecreation.org or follow us on Twitter and Facebook.

 
News You Can Use
In December, City Council . . .
• Approved a professional services contract with MGB+A for the Main Street Streetscape Enhancement Project;
• Approved a resolution for Building Department fee waivers on new renewable energy projects in 2013;
• Approved an agreement with the Park Silly Sunday Market for 2013;
• Awarded a contract to Design Workshop, LLC for the Park Avenue Pathway;
• Approved a construction management/general contractor agreement with Geneva Rock related to the design of the Deer Valley Drive project;
• Awarded a contract for historic preservation of the Main Street National Register Historic District;
• Approved an open space purchase/exchange agreement between Summit County, Snyderville Basin Recreation District, and Park City Municipal for purchase of the Toll Canyon parcel.
View upcoming agendas.

Green Your Routine:  Plants Remove Indoor Toxins
Common indoor plants may provide a valuable weapon in the fight against rising levels of indoor air pollution. The indoor pollutants that affect health are formaldehyde, Volatile Organic Compounds (benzene and trichloroethylene or TCE), airborne biological pollutants, carbon monoxide and nitrogen oxides, pesticides and disinfectants (phenols), and radon. These pollutants contribute to ‘sick building syndrome’, which causes symptoms ranging from allergies, headaches and fatigue through to nervous-system disorders, cancer and death. View the top ten plants that remove indoor toxins.

Christmas Tree Recycling
Artificial trees are not recyclable.
Drop your tree December 26 - January 26th at the following locations:
•Park City: @ “North 40” Sports Field (2700 Kearns Boulevard across from Wyatt Earp Way)
•Jeremy Ranch: @ parking lot opposite the Jeremy Store
•Silver Summit: @ Bell’s Sinclair
OR
Have your tree picked up by the PC lacrosse team for the their annual fundraiser. Visit www.parkcitylax.org for more details ...... 

City Hall Office Schedule

The City offices will be closed Monday, January 21 in observance of the birthday of Martin Luther King. Jr.

MARC Schedule During Sundance
Gymnasium Closed: January 9th-30th; gym re-opens at noon on the 30th.
Tennis Court 4 Closed: January 15th-28th; court 4 opens on January 29th.

Celebrity Shootout
On January 20th, the Park City Ice Arena will host the 6th annual “Luc Robitaille’s Celebrity Shootout” to benefit Luc and Stacia Robitaille’s charity “Echoes of Hope.” This exciting event starts with a youth hockey clinic coached by Hockey Hall of Fame member Luc Robitaille and other NHL Alumni. After the clinic, there will be a fun and fast-paced hockey game featuring Luc, NHL alumni and celebrities. Tickets and two roster spots for the game are available here. Learn more.