Interviews for City Council Seat; Youth Council; "Eccles Center Day"
Interviews for City Council Seat; Youth Council;
SUMMARY of the JANUARY 11 PARK CITY COUNCIL MEETING 
IN THE WORK SESSION
Interviews for Vacant City Council Seat: Council interviewed the following candidates:
  • Alex Butwinski
  • Ronald Butkovich
  • Eric Hermann
  • Diane Bernhardt
  • Michael Kaplan
  • Barbara Maw
  • Jennifer Malherbe
The remaining candidates will be interviewed on January 16, and the new member may be appointed at the January 23 City Council meeting. 
Managed Parking Launch Report: The December 15 launch went relatively smoothly and people are responding fairly positively to the program. Visitor parking was available, even during holiday week, and staff believes much of this was a result of the pricing program and better management of the parking supply. The Homestake Parking Lot, which is reserved for Main Street employees who register, has also gone fairly well. (During Sundance, overflow employees can also use the Richardson Flat Park & Ride.) Vandalism has been a minor problem, so cameras have been installed at China Bridge entrances and exits, and PCPD is stepping up enforcement.
Special Events Community Survey: Council has requested better information regarding how residents of Park City view special events, including benefits and impacts, to help inform future policy decisions. The Special Events Advisory Committee has also sought a community survey that can provide a more representative voice of the broader community. Following staff’s presentation and Council discussion, staff will proceed with a formal, statistically relevant, survey, as well as a community survey on Engage Park City. 
IN THE REGULAR MEETING
Staff Communication: Sundance Parking & Operation Change Update: Staff made one change to the Sundance supplemental plan: China Bridge will be a flat $40 rate (no in-and-out privileges) for the duration of the festival to act as a deterrent for driving into town in a single-occupancy vehicle and adding to the congestion. Council strongly urged locals and visitors to use the City’s transit system.
Park City Youth Council Update: The Youth Council presented results of a survey they had conducted among their peers regarding preferences for a teen center. This cohort seeks a vibrant space with amenities that is available at little-to-no cost. They also want a place that will be welcoming of LGBTQ teens and students dealing with mental health issues. Mayor Beerman thanked the group for their work and asked them to develop a strategic plan as their semester project. Providing resources for LGBTQ students and those needing mental health resources can also be addressed as part of the city's social equity initiative. 
Following is a list of elements that would attract teens:
  • Food/coffee
  • Early/late hours 
  • Study rooms
  • Low/no cost
  • Fish/animals/puppies
  • Low adult representation
  • Windows
  • Chargers
  • Whiteboard walls
  • Not calling it a “teen center”
Council Appointed Council Member Worel as Mayor Pro Tem and Council Member Henney as alternate Mayor Pro Tem 
Council Approved
  • A $98,000 agreement with Water Quality & Treatment Solutions for water quality advisory services to assist in design services and review of design for the new 3Kings Water Treatment Facility
  • A $41,000 agreement with AECOM for public information services during the construction of the Prospector Avenue project
  • A $30,000 agreement with Avi-On Labs for lighting controls at PC MARC that will reduce the City’s consumption of electricity and carbon footprint
  • A series of alcohol and convention sales licenses for the Sundance Film Festival
  • The Lilac Hill Subdivision at 632 Deer Valley Loop. The item was approved with amendments that include walkability, driveway length, and parking layout. The developer will also fund a stairway on the BLM land if an easement is granted.
  • A resolution proclaiming January 13, 2018, as "George S. and Dolores Doré Eccles Center for the Performing Arts Day." Mayor Beerman also took the opportunity to thank Teri Orr of the Park City Institute for her role in brokering a solution to the Treasure Hill quagmire.
  • The Respect Rally, to be held January 20, from 10:00 am to 11:30 am, at North City Park. The application outlines the traffic-mitigation plan, which includes hiring eight buses to transport attendees from the Richardson Flat Park & Ride. The applicant also requested a fee reduction of $28,000. Council urged residents and visitors to ride transit, as congestion will be a major issue given the crowds anticipated.
  • A $341,000 agreement with Horrocks Engineers to analyze and assess the pedestrian crossing on Kearns Boulvard in front of the high school. The engineer will design solutions to improve pedestrian safety and school access, as well as alleviate congestion. The City intends to seek grants and outside funding sources to support the construction.
Council Continued
STAY INFORMED
At the January 16 special Council meeting, Council will interview more candidates for the vacant Council seat and consider approval of a series of alcohol and convention sales licenses for Sundance. 
The next regular City Council meeting is Tuesday, January 23: the agenda will be available to download the prior Monday. The public is always invited to attend both the study and work sessions: they are an important part of Council's decision-making process.
Tune in to KPCW at 8:30 am every Friday morning following the City Council meeting to hear a summary from one of the Council members. The interviews are usually posted by the following day, in case you miss it live. 
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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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