Roundup of Bills to Watch in State Legislative Session; Quarterly Fin. Rep.
Roundup of Bills to Watch in State Legislative Session; Quarterly Fin. Rep.
SUMMARY of the JANUARY 26 CITY COUNCIL MEETING 
IN THE REGULAR MEETING
Council appointed Sarah Aures, Penn Kinsey, and Karen West-Ellis to the Special Event Advisory Committee.
Staff Communications:
  • Council Questions & Comments: Council members thanked staff for all of their hard work during the recent snowstorms, helping manage the 2017 Sundance Film Festival, and producing the various Sundance-specific portions of the Park City Municipal/Summit Community Power Works events.
  • Quarterly Financial Report
    Budget Analyst Kory Kersavage presented the quarterly financial report, and called out the following notable elements:
    • 48% of the Personnel budget for the general fund has been spent, which means that personnel expenditures are on track for FY 2017. 
    • 39% of the General Fund Materials budget has been spent so far, which means materials have been underspent so far in FY 2017. 
    • 46% of the total General Fund budget has been spent. Spending is on track for being halfway through the year.
  • Arts & Culture Funding Master Plan Update
    Jenny Diersen, Public Art Advisory Board Staff Liaison presented an update on this topic. She said staff recommends applying for a $15,000 grant through the city's Special Service Contract process to move the process forward. (The next deadline for special service contract applications is March 31.) 
Assistant City Manager Matt Dias plans to summarize legislative events and proceedings at each Council meeting for the next six weeks while the Legislature is in session. He presented an overview of Park City's legislative platform, which helps direct general policy and advocacy efforts as well as identify areas of concern. (This platform emphasizes local control and flexibility.) Mr. Dias mentioned that Park City has a new representative, Tim Quinn, who lives in Heber City. He explained that even though the economy is strong, state revenue remains flat. He cited the following as issues staff will watch closely:
  • New income tax to fund school improvements
  • Issues related to land use and licensing at the local level: staff will help fight efforts that endeavor to diminish local control
  • Improvements to air quality (mentioned specifically by Governor Herbert in his State of the State address)
  • Changes to liquor laws, including a potential repeal of the "Zion Curtain" (also mentioned by Governor Herbert)
  • Online sales tax: the city supports efforts to provide parity for brick-and-mortar businesses with online businesses
Public Input:
  • Bridgette Meinhold, a Brighton Estates property owner, thanked Council and Staff for their efforts toward protecting Bonanza Flats.
Council approved:
  • Councilman Tim Henney as mayor pro tem and Councilwoman Nann Worel as alternate for 2017.
  • A contract for $50,000 with Vision for continuing maintenance of www.parkcity.org.
  • An addendum to the purchase contract for the South Yard parcel extending the purchase date to May 2. This will allow for a full recording of the plat.
  • A resolution declaring February 2017 as Children's Dental Health Month. The intent is to highlight free dental exams at the People's Health Clinic and the importance of dental health.
  • The purchase of Lot 2, Ontario Subdivision, for $1.25M. This lot is intended to provide for future seasonal transit housing needs.
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