August Community News

Post Date:08/12/2014
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August Community News
Jack & Andy

Mayor Thomas and Council Member Beerman are all smiles
as they proudly display award given to Park City Community
for hosting Stage 7 of the Tour of Utah bicycle road race.

Leadership LogoApply for Leadership Park City
Time is running out to apply for Park City's Leadership program.  You’ll learn new and valuable skills.  
Applying is easy.  Access the on-line application here.  Don’t delay . . . deadline to apply is Friday, August 22nd.  Questions?  Email ReNae

Let's Talk Park City!
We invite you to join Let’s Talk Park City! Participate by providing feedback or new ideas or second ideas you support. We are hoping to create opportunities for new thoughts to shape policy and decision-making across a variety of departments.  Let's Talk Park City brings the community conversation to you.  As much as we love it when you visit us at City Hall, we know that life is complicated.   So we created a virtual town hall for you. Open 24/7.  Even when City Hall is closed, we’re listening.  Taking a break during your ski day, a family activity after dinner. When and where it works for you. And you is us. We want to hear from the greater Park City community. Year-round residents. Local workers. Second homeowners. Day visitors. Seasonal guests. Non-English speaking. Young. Old.  Many voices enriching Park City!  Let's Talk.

Park City:  Quarter-Finalist in Georgetown Energy Prize
Park City is a quarter-finalist in the $5 million Georgetown Energy Prize, a two-year contest between participating communities to reduce energy usage and adopt energy conservation measures.

Best Fitness CenterPark City's Best Fitness Center, And the Winner is...
For the second consecutive year, the PC MARC was named Park City's top fitness facility by The Park Record's reader's survey. Thank you for voting for us!



Take Our Survey 
Now, tell us what you really think by completing our online patron survey.   By submitting the survey, you will be entered to win a one-month facility pass with class add on!

Dog ObedienceDog Obedience - Next Session is September 16 to October 21
Have a four-legged family member who could benefit from some improved manners and obedience? Certified local trainer Heather Hampsten's dog obedience class will help your dog achieve perfection. Puppy, Basic and Intermediate classes are offered on Tuesday evenings, at the PC MARC for dogs ages 10 weeks and older and owners 16 and over.  Puppy class is at 6 p.m., Basic is at 7 p.m,. and Intermediate is at 8 p.m. The fee is $75.  Register online or call 615-5400. 

Tennis Mystery Mixed Tennis Social - August 14 and 15 
The 21st Annual Mystery Mixed tennis social, featuring a random pairing of players for fun mixed tennis takes place on August 14, 6 to 10 p.m. and  August 15, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the PC MARC. Friday night will include an evening barbecue, and there will be a continental breakfast on Saturday. Participants are asked to bring a beverage and side dish. Fee is $35 per person. For more info call 615-5400 or click here.

Water News
https://parkcity.waterinsight.com/Did you know that the typical residential sprinkler zone uses 1,000 gallons per hour?  Park City’s WaterSmart website can do more to help you track and manage your water usage.   All of our customers have access to real-time hourly water consumption.    You can logon from anywhere and see how you are using water, helping to prevent unpleasant surprises.   If you are a single family residential customer, you can receive email alerts if you experience unusual usage (typically a leak.)   You can logon and provide your email address to receive these alerts  Your log-in credentials can be found on your most recent Home Water Report or your welcome letter.     Please call the water department at 435 615-5331 if you have any questions, or email us.

Friends of the Library Used Book Sale
Labor Day Weekend  
This year, the used book sale will take place at the Park City Senior Center located at 1361 Woodside Ave, Park City, UT 84060.

Member Preview Sale
Saturday, Aug. 30, 10 am to 11 am
Join the Friends of the Library to attend. Memberships will be sold at the door. Shop before the general public with other Friends! 

General Book Sale
Saturday, Aug. 30, 11 am to 2 pm
Sunday Aug. 31, 11 am to 2 pm
($10 for a bag)

Bargain Bag Sale
Monday Sept. 1, 11 am to 2 pm
($5 for a bag)  

Summer Reading Program
Kids Reading Program
Summer is almost over!  Be sure to turn in your reading log for great prizes and entry into the drawing.  For more information please contact the Park City Library at 435-615-5600.

City Council Actions
In July, some of City Council actions included:
  • Appointing Becca Gerber, Eric Hoffman, Cynthia Sandoval and reappointing Michael Barille to the Recreation Advisory Board.
  • Approving construction agreements for replacement of the main pressure release valve, water line replacement on Estates Drive, and website redesign.
  • Appointing Bryan Markkanen, Victoria Anderson, Judy Horwitz, and Hannah Palmer to the Public Art Advisory Board.
  • Approving a stipulated compliance order to be compatible with an EPA mandate, relating to the permits for water flowing out of the Judge and Spiro tunnels.
  • Approving a contract with Miller Paving to construct the plaza from the Transit Center to the Bear Bench.
Green Your Routine
How to Fly Green
When you see those pretty jet trails in Utah’s blue skies, you’re looking at tons of carbon dioxide, nitrous oxide and water vapor escaping into the atmosphere. These three gases contribute to the greenhouse effect, and you can do something about it the next time you make travel arrangements.

·        Choose non-stop flights. The most jet fuel is consumed during takeoffs and landings, so the less you go up and down the less fuel you consume.

·        Avoid short flights. In this day of hubs, that’s hard to do but the most fuel-efficient flight is 600 miles or more.

·        Take daytime flights. According to one study, jet trails emitted at night have more of a negative effect.

·        Pay attention to equipment when making reservations. Look for newer more fuel-efficient planes like the Boeing B787 and Airbus A340 or A380.

·        After booking your flights, make it a habit to google “carbon offsets” and contribute money to a tree planting or renewable energy project.

News You Can Use
Scarecrow Festival at the McPolin Farm

Scarecrow Festival

When:  Saturday, September 27, 2-4:00 p.m.

Where:  Outside at the McPolin Farm

Contact:  Denise Carey, 435-615-5819


Golf Club Championship Tournament
Park City Golf Club will host the Club Championship Tournament for the Men’s and Ladies Association members on August 23 and 24.  Tee times will be available to book beginning at 1:45 pm each day.

Main Street Construction Updates

August 11th – 22nd
Resume sidewalk work Yuki Yama to Olive and Tweed

August 25th – September 5th
Sidewalk work Olive and Tweed to Heber Avenue

Special Considerations
Bear Bench tentative start on September 2nd 

Milestones
Intersection of Main Street and 7th project completed

For further information please contact Craig Sanchez 435-615-5206

Dumpster Days
Dumpster

Park City Municipal Corporation is again partnering with Recycle Utah to provide the 2014 Dumpster Days.  This is an opportunity for Park City residents to clean up around their yards.  On each of the 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.  

                 8/29 and 8/30 (Fri.-Sat.)   9 am- 4 pm only
|                9/26 and 9/27 (Fri.-Sat.)   9 am- 4 pm only
                10/24 and 10/25 (Fri.-Sat.)   9 am- 4 pm only






  

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Regenerative agriculture

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Soils can potentially trap a large amount of carbon away from the atmosphere. One method of driving more carbon into soils is through regenerative agriculture.

For example, in the summer of 2018 Park City decided to initiate regenerative agriculture on the iconic piece of land at McPolin Barn. This piece of land had remained relatively undisturbed since it was set aside under easement in 1991. The lack of disturbance on the land led to the grasses that grow and die each year to thatch together, never properly decomposing into the soil.

In partnership with Bill White Farms, a local non-profit organization, cattle were reintroduced to the former dairy. Rather than allowing them to spread out and graze on their favorite species, the cattle were herded together which forced them to eat down the grasses and weeds indiscriminately. The disturbance by the cows hooves, as well as what comes out of their tail ends, helped to mix dead matter with the soil and facilitate the decomposition process. This accelerated decomposition is key in releasing nutrients, thus creating a healthy environment for microbiota to trap more carbon away from the atmosphere and build up the health of our soils. The healthy soils are also more able to retain water, and allow for better growth of native species instead of noxious weeds.