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Community Newsletter                                                                                         June, 2013

Historic Preservation Month
Across the nation, historic preservation enthusiasts celebrate our history and historic places during the month of May. In honor of Preservation Month, the Park City Council and Historic Preservation Board (HPB) partnered to present the HPB’s 2012 Preservation Award to the Washington School House Hotel )pictured at left) for their Excellence in Restoration of the 1889 Landmark structure. The purpose of this annual award is to promote the work of those committed to preserving and restoring Park City’s historic architecture.

The celebration of our built heritage continues throughout the month of June during our locally-designated “Preservation Month.” June is a time to commemorate and appreciate the rich history and distinctive architecture of our community.

As summer begins, take the time to appreciate our community’s architectural heritage. Recognize the rustic, mining-era structures and ruins as well as the funky impregnated A-frame homes that signify the beginning of our ski industry era; a mix of old, retro, modern, and contemporary that constitutes Park City’s unique identity.

2013 Pavement Management Program
Asphalt Overlays

 Slurry Seal

Main Street Improvements
The first phase of the 2013 Main Street Improvements (east side of Main between 4th and 5th Streets) is getting close to completion. Sections of the new granite paver inlay sidewalks are open to the public. Miller Paving is ahead of schedule and planning to complete all sidewalk improvements in time to allow installation of all dining decks located within the 2013 improvement area prior to the Savor the Summit event. Questar gas is continuing gas line improvements between 5th Street and Schreurs Plaza. The next phase of the 2013 Improvements is currently out to bid and will likely start the beginning of July.

Solar Now as Easy as A-B-C in Park City
Park City has updated its permitting process for installing solar panels on your home or business. The Building department recently adopted the Solar ABCs, a new permitting document recognized as a Best Practice for streamlined solar permitting among municipal governments. Summit County also adopted the ABCs helping to create a regional standard for the review of solar projects.

In addition to improved permitting Park City also offers a permit fee waiver, up to $1,000, for new solar projects installed in 2013. This waiver will save hundreds of dollars on a standard residential install and even more on a commercial installation. Details on Park City’s new ABCs and other aspects of solar permitting are available at our online “one-stop shop” for solar.

Park City Celebrates Bike to Work Day
On May 31st, Park City Municipal Corporation, along with the Park City Chamber Bureau, Basin Recreation and the Mountain Trails Foundation organized several bike to work/school festivities to celebrate May national bike month. Over 250 workers and students participated in the festivities, which included a free breakfast and coffee at the Yarrow, a bike rodeo at McPolin school and lots of giveaways. Thanks to Stuart Johnson, PCMC trail intern; and, Jay Randall and Ed Clouse from the Park City Police Department. 

June is National Safety Month
Each June, the Utah Safety Council encourages organizations to get involved and participate in National Safety Month (NSM).  NSM is an annual observance to educate and influence behaviors around leading causes of preventable injuries and deaths.  Each week in June carries a theme that brings attention to critical safety issues.  Week one focused on slips, trips and falls; week two's focus is on Employee Wellness.  View what the last two weeks' focus is. 

Park City Golf Club Has a New Couples League for 2013
This league was formed to allow beginner to advanced golfers to come out and have a good time at the Park City Golf Club. We do not use handicaps and you do not have to be a member of the UGA. It's a great time so come out and meet other golfers and enjoy the game. Bring your brother, cousin, friend anyone you like to spend time with and join us for some fun!     

B-B-Q & Bluegrass
Saturday, June 29, 5:00-8:00 p.m. at the McPolin Farm, bring your beverage of choice and come to the B-B-Q and Bluegrass event.  Music provided by Sophia Dion from 5-6:00 p.m.; Stringshot from 6-8:00 p.m.  Tickets are available at the PC MARC.  No parking at the Farm.  Please use the shuttle, walk bike or bus.  For more information, contact Denise.

Leadership Park City Applications for Class XX Available Now
Leadership Park City is a program designed to identify and train talented individuals to assume leadership roles. All those with a desire to learn more about the challenges facing the Park City community, who are interested in becoming involved, want to gain the personal and organizational tools to make better, more informed decisions, and who have a desire to lead . . . are encouraged to apply.  Deadline for receipt of applications is August 23, 2013, please no exceptions. 

Some of City Council actions in May include . . .

• Accepted the 2013 pavement management bids and schedule
• Authorized Quinn’s Junction Water Treatment Plant modifications
• Approved the Yellow Dog Public Awareness Program. The program identifies difficult dogs with yellow ribbons or bandanas 
  
  View Council agendas here

News You Can Use
Green Your Routine Outdoor Water Conservation Tips
Watering between 10:00 am and 7:00 pm is prohibited under the municipal code, and is much less efficient then watering during permitted times. Water dry or brown spots in your lawn by hand with a hose rather than running your sprinkler system. This will take care of the brown spot while saving thousands of gallons by not overwatering the rest of the entire lawn to take care of the same brown spot. 
 
Deer Valley Drive Construction Update
Crews will be working on utility improvements.  All travelers, including motorists, bicyclists, and pedestrians need to pay attention to the signs and flaggers through the area.  Use Mellow Mountain to Aerie Drive as an alternate to avoid the construction area especially between the hours or 4-5:00 p.m.  More

Dumpster Days
Park City Municipal Corporation is again partnering with Recycle Utah to provide the 2013 Dumpster Days. This is an opportunity for Park City residents to clean up around their yards. On each of the 7 weekends listed below large bins will be placed on Woodbine Way for Garbage and yard waste. The drop off hours are 9 am- 4 pm only.

7/26 and 7/27 (Fri.-Sat.) 9 am- 4 pm only
8/30 and 8/31 (Fri.-Sat.) 9 am- 4 pm only
9/27 and 9/28 (Fri.-Sat.) 9 am- 4 pm only
10/25 and 10/26 (Fri.-Sat.) 9 am- 4 pm only

For more information, contact
Recycle Utah, P: 435.649.9698, C: 435.640.4000
E-mail: director@recycleutah.org, www.recycleutah.org

Water Conservation Activities
Recycle Utah is hosting a native, drought-tolerant plant sale Saturday, June 15th from 9am – 12pm. Choose from a wide variety of hardy plants that will do well in our arid mountain environment. The selection will include native shrubs and trees that were grown in Utah. They are a natural fit for our climate and are just waiting to make your yard or garden beautiful. Stroll by Recycle Utah at 1951 Woodbine Way between 9am and noon on Saturday morning and pick up some air-cleansing, soil-holding, water-wise goodness.

Park City Library Renovation Public Input Session
Library services are expanding to include the 2nd floor of the Library and Education Center.  Please join us for an update on Tuesday, June 25, 5:30-7:00 p.m., 1255 Park Avenue, Room 205, for an update.  More