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DIRTY HANDS, CLEAN STREAMS
Rail Trail cleanup shows Park City's priorities in action
Friends, Earlier this month, an intrepid crew of City staff, fellow Council members, and I descended upon the Rail Trail. Starting at Bonanza Drive and going all the way past the old train stop, we cleared out overgrowth from Poison Creek, removed noxious weeds, picked up garbage, installed several metal and stone benches, stained a wooden bridge, and even built a game of ladder golf. It was a wonderful way to express our civic pride, but—more than that—it was a way to put Park City’s priorities and values into practice. This project celebrated open space, restored habitat for native species, enhanced water quality, and improved public safety.
There are many corners of Park City that could use some extra care, but this one has special meaning to me. Last summer I was questioned at a debate by a resident who was concerned about his daughter crossing the bridge to get to the Rail Trail. Amidst the flashier topics being debated, he had a simple, straightforward request that would directly impact his family’s quality of life. This project shows the power of your voice in helping govern our small town.
Thank you to all of the city staff—especially those from the Public Utilities and Parks Departments—for making the cleanup a success. We’d like to make these projects an annual tradition, and we want to invite City residents and businesses to help. Please let me know if you would like to be involved in future cleanups, or if you have a suggestion for a future site. And I hope you enjoy our handiwork the next time you walk, run, or ride your bike down the Rail Trail.
— Mayor Andy
You can view photos of the day on the City’s Facebook page.
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FIRE BAN IN EFFECT FOR PARK CITY LIMITS
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Effective June 21, and in effect until further notice, fireworks, explosive devices, open fires, and ignition sources are prohibited within Park City limits. Current conditions of high winds, low humidity, and dry vegetation, coupled with the extremely dry winter, greatly increase the chance of wildfire and threaten the safety of our community. Permitted fireworks displays and briquette and gas fires in approved devices are exempt from the ban.
Dan Benson, chief of public safety for the town of Brian Head, Utah, will be making a presentation to Park City Council at a specially scheduled meeting on Tuesday, June 26. Benson will speak about the fire that ravaged much of Brian Head last summer and continues to have lasting economic and environmental impacts. Park City is at similar risk because of our topography, vegetation, and siting of residential developments. Benson will also present to resort representatives and homeowners' associations at 3:00 pm on June 26 at the Park City Police station (2060 Park Avenue). Residents are welcome to attend both meetings.
Residents and businesses are encouraged to sign up for real-time emergency text alerts at ParkCityAlerts.org and follow Park City on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @ParkCityGovt. Visit BeReadyParkCity.org for emergency preparedness tips and resources.
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INTERMITTENT MYSTOP SERVICE ON 06/27
System upgrade may cause intermittent service outage starting at 8:00 am
Park City Transit riders: on Wednesday, June 27, the myStop app may be offline intermittently because of a system upgrade. All buses will run according to the published schedules.
For Trip Planning & More Information:
- Visit Google Transit: type in your present location and destination to see route options.
- Check the timetable (available online or at the transit centers)
- Call 435.615.5353: this desk is staffed during hours of transit operation
- Ask your driver: they're happy to help!
We thank everyone for their patience as we work through this important technology upgrade.
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SUMMER CONSTRUCTION RAMPS UP Summer is heating up, which means the asphalt is being heated up—to form new roads! Construction crews will be on SR248, Prospector Avenue, and other busy thoroughfares to improve and beautify streets in town and around the region. Below are some of the larger current and upcoming projects.
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PROSPECTOR AVENUE ROAD CONSTRUCTION BEGINS JULY 9 Neighborhood Meeting June 28
The long-anticipated improvements to Prospector Avenue are on their way. A neighborhood meeting will be held Thursday, June 28 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the Marriott on Sidewinder. Community members are invited to attend to learn about the construction plans for Prospector Avenue and to meet the contractor with whom businesses and residents will be sharing the road through the remainder of the summer.
Representatives from Park City, UDOT, the contractor’s team, and the public information team will be in attendance to share information about the upcoming construction activities, necessary adjustments to the travel lanes during construction, the overall schedule and daily work hours, coordination with the ongoing construction activities related to the improvements of the Prospector Square parking lots, and present renderings of the ultimate improvements upon completion. The meeting will be held open house style, allowing visitors to come and go as they please, at any time within the meeting window.
Questions regarding the meeting or the project in general, can be directed to Aubry Bennion, Project Public Information Manager, at 801.904.4064 or prospectorave@utah.gov.
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SR248 CONSTRUCTION PROJECT BEGINS JULY 9A chip seal application for SR-248 from US-40 to SR-32 is scheduled to begin July 9th. It is anticipated the work will take approximately one month to complete. The traveling public should expect one lane of traffic in each direction to remain open throughout most of the corridor. One-way flagging operation may be in place while crews conduct paving operations through the narrow sections.
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SR224 CONSTRUCTION UPDATE
Paving portion completed weeks ahead of schedule
UDOT and the Granite Construction crews appreciate your patience during the paving operations along SR-224. Crews have finished paving SR-224 a few weeks ahead of schedule.
Crews will continue working on the corridor to raise the manholes up to the new grade and to place the permanent striping. This will require lane closures but they should be shorter in length.
The same timeframe for lane closures will be in place. Northbound lanes will be restricted to one lane from 4 a.m. to 2 p.m. and from 6 p.m. to dark and southbound lanes will be restricted to one lane from 9 a.m. to dark. Please use caution when driving, cycling and walking through the work zone and always obey posted signs and speed limits.
Questions: Contact Kim Clark at 801.903.8327 (call/text) or kclark@utah.gov. Visit the UDOT project website to learn more.
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INTERACTIVE CONSTRUCTION TRACKER Park City's online interactive construction activity tracker has information about Park City's current construction projects, including those being completed by UDOT, utility companies, and the City itself. Check back often to monitor the progress on the many capital improvements taking place around town.
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WATTSMART COMMUNITIES: AN ENERGY ACTION PLAN FOR PARK CITY
Attend the final workshop on 6/27
Park City Municipal’s environmental team is hosting a series of workshops for local homeowners, businesses, property managers, the lodging industry and other interested residents to develop its two-year energy efficiency plan. During these workshops, participants will learn more about Park City’s overall energy usage and how it relates to the City’s energy and climate goals. Residents and businesses will be instrumental in developing our short-term action plan to get our community to net-zero carbon emissions and 100% renewable electricity. Please join us for the final community workshop, Wednesday, June 27, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., Santy Auditorium, Park City Library
For more information and to RSVP, email energy@parkcity.org, or contact Celia Peterson at 435.287.5624.
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The public is invited and encouraged to attend the following meetings over the next month. Follow this link for additional meeting information and agendas.
- City Council: 6/26, 7/12, 7/19, 8/2, 6:00 p.m. @ City Hall
- Planning Commission: 6/27, 7/11, 7/25, 5:30 pm @ City Hall
- Recreation Advisory Board: 7/03, 6:00 pm @ PCMARC
- Public Art Advisory Board: 7/9, 5:00 pm @ City Hall
- Library Board: 7/18, 12:00 p.m. @ Park City Library
- Historic Preservation Board: 7/18, 8/1, 5:00 pm @ City Hall
Can't make it to City Council or Planning Commission in person? Attend virtually or download the recording via the Listen Live link.
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ANNUAL WATER CONSUMER CONFIDENCE REPORT TO ARRIVE IN MAILBOXES SOON
Water quality, once again, met or exceeded standards
Park City Water Customers: this week, look for the annual water quality consumer confidence report to arrive in the mail. (You will receive this report if you pay a water bill. If you don't pay a bill—for example, if you live in an apartment building without sub-metering—you can download and read the report here.)
2017 was a busy year for advancing and preserving water quality in Park City. We completed construction on a new treatment facility, finished upgrades on an existing one, and began design on a third. These capital projects are all making Park City's water sources safer and more secure, and will help us keep up with demand as the city continues to grow.
The City's water quality also—once again—met or exceeded federal and state standards. You can drink Park City water with confidence and pride, knowing that it comes from one of the safest systems in the country.
Water Quality & Treatment Manager Michelle De Haan and Public Utilities Director Clint McAffee will be on KPCW July 3, at 8:30 a.m. to discuss the consumer confidence report and current water initiatives.
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MEMORIAL DAY TRIBUTE HONORED AIRMEN WHO PERISHED ON THAYNES CANYON MOUNTAINSIDE
This past Memorial Day, a somber crowd gathered at the Park City Cemetery. They were there to honor America's fallen heroes, and they paid special homage to two soldiers who perished here in Park City. In November 1941, a B-18 bomber crashed into Iron Mountain, killing two aboard: Maj. Robert Pirtle and Sgt. Jack Anderson. The other five airmen aboard survived by ejecting from the plane, but several of them were seriously injured. Nearly 30 relatives of the families attended the Memorial Day ceremony, which brought to light the harrowing journey and crash, and reinforced the soldiers' unfailing dedication to service.
You can watch a video and read an article about the Memorial Day ceremony and dedication.
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