Parking Updates; Park Silly Season Debrief; Vibrant Storefront Definition
SUMMARY of the NOVEMBER 9 PARK CITY COUNCIL MEETING
IN THE WORK SESSION
Strategic Code Enforcement Update: Code enforcement staff currently practices a creative and targeted hybrid approach: staff is both proactive and reactive in responding to and identifying issues, emphasizing education and outreach as much as enforcement and penalties. Key areas of concern continue to be construction mitigation, stormwater-pollution prevention, health and life/safety violations, and parking. Other recurring issues include special events and trash cans.
Proposed Code Amendments for Vibrant Commercial Storefronts in Historic Districts: Staff recommends amending the "Vibrant Commercial Storefront" ordinance to clarify its requirements. They identified two criteria for "vibrancy": a business must have an active business license and must be open one of two consecutive quarters during staff walkthroughs. Council favored these recommendations, as well as limiting the length of time a property can be for rent or sale to one year and posting hours of operation.
Attendance decreased 12% to about 13,000 per week.
Traffic mitigation was successful.
Transit usage increased, especially after the introduction of the Electric Xpress on June 23.
Traffic and congestion increased on September 3 when paid parking was suspended.
Increased signage in residental neighborhoods helped reduce traffic in those areas.
Actual fees did not meet projections. An economic impact report will be presented in spring.
PSSM has requested 14 Sundays in 2018.
IN THE REGULAR MEETING
Staff Communications
Parking Enforcement Zone Updates: Two new zones have been established: Zone "H," the Homestake Employee Lot, and Zone "L," which includes the library and Mawhinney lots. The Homestake Lot will be solely for Main Street area employees, and the library and Mawhinney are designated for library building patrons and City Park-goers. All will be free, but parking restrictions will be enforced.
2018 Citizens' Budget: This document provides a snapshot of the City's finances and shows how the annual Budgeting for Outcomes process reflects and advances the City's strategic plan. Two notable examples are the purchase of Bonanza Flat and a $2-million allocation to expand transit. Both are consistent with strategic plans.
Hillside Soft-Surface Trail Enhancement Update: This project will enhance neighborhood connectivity and provide safer alternatives for biking or walking on Hillside Avenue. The October 5 bid opening did not yield a willing respondent. Staff believes this is probably due to the lack of availability (most contractors are winding down the building season). The City will reissue the bid in Spring.
Summit Bike Share Update: The first year of the ebike share was a resounding success, with the bikes collectively traveling over 30,000 miles in three months and the average trip being five miles. The bikes were decommissioned for the winter on November 3 but will be back in early May and will include many improvements.
The Bonanza Flat Resource Inventory Update: Council approved extending the resource inventory (the first step in drafting a conservation easement) through the winter.
Decrease carpool permits from three to two occupants
Remove requirements related to outdated technology including displaying parking receipts
Clarify existing time-limit restrictions
An addendum to the ageement with Dixon Resources Unlimited for parking consultation (for as-needed services, not to exceed $125,000). Dixon has been helping PCMC implement parking and wayfinding improvements in Old Town.
Extending the encroachment permit for the crane at Kimball Garage (638 Park Avenue) with mitigation amendments
Land Management Code changes to allow for lower roof pitches and green roofs in specific locations.
A $31,000 agreement with Rocky Mountain Power to facilitate delivery of renewable energy. PCMC is starting a project with RMP to study the projected electricity needs for municipal operations and where renewable installations could be sited. The study will last 550 days, after which the city can start actually building the solar or wind farm to supply 100% renewable electricity for municipal operations.
The next regular City Council meeting is November 16; you can view and download the agenda here. The public is invited to attend both the study and work sessions: they are an important part of Council's decision-making process.
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This is an unofficial summary of the meeting. To read the official minutes, please visit the meetings page on the city's website. Minutes are posted once they are approved.