| SUMMARY of the FEBRUARY 15 PARK CITY COUNCIL MEETING
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| IN THE STUDY SESSION Library Study Session: Library usage continued its dramatic rise in FY17 with 14,000 more patron visits over the previous year. More programs, more services, and more use of spaces contributed to high levels of community involvement, as well as the major reconstruction project completed by the City in 2016. The library was also reaccredited with a Quality Library Designation by the Utah State Library Division, which indicates that it provides a level of service to the community that exceeds the standards developed by Utah public librarians. Additional detail can be found in the library's annual report.
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| IN THE WORK SESSION - The eight homes at 1450/1460 have been completed and owners are moving in in the next 30 days.
- The 11 Central Park Condos are nearing completion: the city will enter into contracts with homeowners in March.
- Woodside Park Phase 1 will soon begin construction.
- Woodside Park Park Phase 2 is in design.
- Housing staff has continued its work with the Legal Department to update existing deed restrictions on affordable units, which are one solution to keeping housing units affordable in the long run.
- Additional five-year housing goals include amendments to the land-management code and an updated housing resolution; a stewardship program to improve the City’s relationship with unit occupants; updates on existing deed-restrictions on older housing units; and public/private partnerships to maximize affordable housing.
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| Parking Review: Parking staff and the parking consultant gave the following updates: - Representatives from the Sundance Film Festival confirmed that the current parking program is making a positive impact and major strides over previous years.
- Both patrons and staff continue to adjust to parking technology and requirements to better reflect the existing conditions and customer service improvements.
- The Homestake Parking Lot continues to be well utilized, especially on the weekends and during the Sundance Festival and other special events.
- As a result of vandalism of the new parking gates, Police have stepped up patrols, added security cameras, and parking staff plans to prosecute those found to be damaging City property. Parking staff continues outreach to Main Street merchants, employees, and tourists in terms of prevention efforts.
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| IN THE REGULAR MEETING
Police Officer Swearing In: Mayor Andy was joined by City Council and Chief Wade Carpenter to swear-in and congratulate four Park City Police officers on their promotions. Congratulations to Captain Andrew Leatham, Lieutenant Vaifoa Lealaitafea, Sergeant Zachary Nakaishi, and Sergeant Cameron Thor (pictured below, clockwise from left) and thank you for your service and leadership!
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| Staff Communications:
Traffic & Transportation 2016/17 Report Card: The report showed both positive trends (transit service hours increased 26% and ridership increased 11% in 2017) and negative trends (namely low average vehicle occupancy levels, which lead to increased traffic and environmental impacts). The report card also shows a snapshot of the progress for large-scale projects that will help alleviate traffic: these are all proceeding on schedule.
Council Approved
- The resolution for the Treasure Hill purchase agreement. A general-obligation bond will be placed on the November ballot (the full bond amount will be determined after additional public input is collected). The land is intended to be preserved entirely as open space and will not include transfer development rights. If the bond fails, the settlement agreement will immediately go into effect, and the Planning Commission will begin exactly where it left off in December 2017. This presentation provides an overview of the project and the purchase agreement, including a detailed financial analysis.
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| Council Also Approved
- The 2018 Legislative Update. Park City is closely monitoring several bills that will impact Park City and local government. In particular, staff is monitoring a large transportation bill (which would create transportation planning corridors and revise funding mechanisms) (PCMC neutral), revisions to last year’s alcohol bill (PCMC supports), and a bill that would create a local government oversight panel of legislators (PCMC opposition). Most significant bills will be decided in the final week and hours of the 2018 session (ends March 8).
- The sale of 2.5 acres of the Intermountain/USSA subdivision to the Park City Fire District near Park City Heights and the Hospital for $1 million to facilitate the Park City Fire District to build and manage a new fire station.
- A $51,000 agreement with Ward Engineering for survey and platting services for the new Spiro/Three Kings Water Treatment Plant.
- A $255,000 agreement with Zehren and Associates for the architectural design of the golf maintenance building that is necessary as a result of the Spiro/Three Kings Water Treatment Plant.
- The settlement of Carrie King-Vincent v. Park City Municipal for $100,000 (personal injury litigation)
Council Continued Council Denied the appeal of the 277 McHenry Avenue Conditional Use Permit for a new accessory apartment and upheld the Planning Commission approval of the original application. The Council believed the original application met the requirements of the LMC and could not be denied.
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| IN THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING Council approved the sale of city-owned property at 1450 Park Avenue and authorized the City Manager to enter into sales contracts with qualified buyers for the eight homes.
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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.
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