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BACKHOE REPORT for April-May, 2017
Prepared by: Lynn Ware Peek
Community Engagement Liaison
lynn.ware-peek@parkcity.org
OLD TOWN
Lowell Avenue (Park City Mtn south to curve to Empire Ave)
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Construction began April 2017
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Start utility work at the Manor / Lowell intersection as the first item of work. .
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Meeting held on April 6th to inform nearby residents
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For further information: Kim Clark; kim.clark@parkcity.org
1450-1560 Park Avenue Housing Project – Affordable/Attainable Housing
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Construction began fall 2016 – anticipated completion summer 2017
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4 of 8 homes are framed and will be ready for mechanical, electrical, plumbing early April.
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Of the remaining 4 homes, 2 have their footings and foundations poured and will be ready for framing early April.
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The remaining 2 homes will be excavated and footings and foundations poured mid-April.
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There will be two 1-br units (800 SF), five 2-br units (1,120 SF), and one 3-br (1,300 SF). Sale prices selection process will likely be announced in late spring, 2017 and move-in date estimated for August/September of 2017. More information on sale/selection process will be published as the application process and pricing is finalized.
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For further information: Dave Gustafson; dgustafson@parkcity.org
Woodside Park - Lower Park Avenue affordable housing project
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Proposed projected construction start September 2017, completion anticipated April 2018
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Project is still in design stage
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For further information: Jonathan Weidenhamer; jweidenhamer@parkcity.org
Kimball Garage (Private Project)
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Construction began fall 2016 – completion anticipated 2018
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Restriped Heber Avenue in anticipation of the crane
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Temporary crane in place
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Current effort towards an air space agreement with the City and affected neighboring property owners for longer term crane.
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Contractor required to notify affected owners at least 24 hrs prior to any impactful activity, as determined by the Park City Building and Engineering Department.
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Rented all parking along Heber to be used for the crane and unloading, once approved.
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Anticipated early April for installation of new footings under old Kimball Garage. Shore up roads at Main and Heber in preparation of the new building footings and foundations anticipated in April.
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All scaffolding, covered walkways and construction activity must be removed from the Park Ave, Heber Ave and Main St (both sidewalk and city property) by Nov 21 unless otherwise approved.
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For further information: Michelle Downard; mdownard@parkcity.org
Main Street Sidewalk Replacement - 4th Street to Treasure Mountain Inn
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Anticipated start mid-May 2017 – completion expected September 2017.
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West side of Main Street from 4th Street to the bulb-out in front of the Treasure Mountain Inn.
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Install new granite curb, new water meters, granite pavers within a concrete band, new street lights, new benches, trash cans and removable planters/pots at the bulb-outs.
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The construction will take place in approximately 100’ sections. It will take approximately 2 weeks per section for 6 sections.
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Access to business will be maintained during the construction but parking will not be available during this period.
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Sidewalks from Treasure Mountain Inn to Grappa will likely not start construction until 2018.
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For more information: Lynn Ware Peek; lynn.ware-peek@parkcity.org
Main Street Plaza (Brew Pub Parking Lot)
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Projected start Spring 2018 anticipated completion Spring 2019
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Project in the design development phase of drawings.
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Awaiting analysis of expanded traffic study on circulation with proposed new road connector between Swede Alley and Main Street.
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Staff working through easements for the subdivision plat.
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For more information: Jonathan Weidenhamer; jweidenhamer@parkcity.org
Parking Technology Project
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Anticipated rolling closures late May in China Bridge parking structure, one section and entrance at a time.
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Painting, minor electrical and small areas of concrete work will be scheduled. More details and timeline to follow.
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Parking outreach will be the focus of the next several months, with stakeholder employee and business group meetings, a monthly public forum, and presentations to local businesses and groups.
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For more information: Kenzie Coulson; mckenzie.coulson@parkcity.org
PROSPECTOR AREA
Prospector Ave (Bonanza to Gold Dust lane)
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Mid-June 2017 anticipated start – fall 2017 completion
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Enhance and promote alternative multi-modal transportation uses and address roadway infrastructure.
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Create a safe environment for all modes of travel
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Reduce vehicular speeds by introducing a "complete street" cross section
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Defining more efficient use of existing space by better marking travel lanes and bus pullouts
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Upgrade the street lighting with LED fixtures
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Improve the roadway drainage
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Resurface the asphalt pavement
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WATER PROJECTS
Old Town – 4th Street
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Anticipated start August 2017 – completion October 2017
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Replacement of water line on 4th Street between Swede Alley and Main Street (between Java Cow and Chimayo). Designs finalized soon then will go to bid.
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Construction to occur June-July with a short construction window.
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This stretch was determined to be in need of replacement due to a recorded history of leaks and repairs.
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The waterline upgrade would also address deficient fire flows in the vicinity of Main Street and Swede Alley.
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For further information: Nick Graue; nick.graue@parkcity.org
Park Meadows – Creekside
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Anticipated start Spring/Summer 2017 – December 2017
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The new filtration building will add filtration to the Park Meadows well as required by the Utah division of drinking water.
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The well is under direct influence of surface water. The added filters will round out the existing process consisting of ultraviolet (UV) light and chlorine for disinfection.
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New building will have a covered patio as an amenity to the nearby park.
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The existing well buildings will be demolished and the area will be landscaped.
Quinn’s Junction Water Treatment Facility
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Under construction currently – anticipated completion July 2017
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Add additional filtration to remove total organic carbon (TOC) and manganese from the source water (Weber river). During spring run off or heavy rain events, high concentrations of TOC and manganese are found in the water and have in the past either reduced the production capacity or shut the plant down. These new filters will allow full production during these events.
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Add a back wash tank to better clean the existing filters and the new filters.
Energy
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Optimize operations by better using tank storage to pump during off peak times, modifying and replacing pumps with more efficient and variable speed pumps.
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Install a new pipeline that will dramatically increase the efficiency of the connection to Jordanelle Special Service District's system and reduce the pumping required in our system.
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The new connection will bring water in at the top of our system rather than at the existing location near St Regis Hotel.
New meters
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Continue to replace large customer meters that are old and inaccurate. More accurate metering provides feedback and awareness to customers on actual water use so they are more likely to reduce their use.
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For further information: Clint McAfee; clint.mcafee@parkcity.org
ROAD PROJECTS
SR 248 from US40 to SR32
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Repaving. Start May 1 - completion anticipated late August
Bonanza Drive to US40
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Questar performing sub-surface utility work. Start anticipated June 1 - complete by October 15.
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For further information; Alfred Knotts; alfred.knotts@parkcity.org
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Cleaning Supplies
When looking for natural and non-toxic cleaning products, avoid anything with synthetic ingredients or fragrances, petrochemicals, VOCs, chlorine bleach, phthalates, formaldehydes and more. You should always read the labels of any product, and if a product does not have a label with ingredients then it almost surely has harmful chemicals inside. Look out for words like Caution, Warning, Notice and Danger, which could signal a potential harmful chemical. Learn more about healthy cleaning products here.
When purchasing natural cleaning products make sure they bottle includes a list of ingredients. You should be able to pronounce the names of all of them and should know exactly what each one is. The best kind of natural cleaning product you can buy should be made with simple ingredients that you could find in the store and make yourself.
Exposure to these toxins indoors can cause eye, nose, and throat irritation; headaches; loss of coordination; nausea; and damage to liver, kidney, and central nervous systems. And we certainly don't want ourselves, our family or our pets to come in contact with these toxins or experience any of these health problems. Children and pets are especially at risk because they experience a higher dose of toxins, not to mention their immune systems are still developing and not able to shed toxins from the bodies as quickly as adults.
There are three categories into which most of the hazardous ingredients in household cleaning products fall are:
1. Carcinogens – Carcinogens cause cancer and/or promote cancer’s growth.
2. Endocrine disruptors – Endocrine disruptors mimic human hormones, confusing the body with false signals. Exposure to endocrine disruptors can lead to numerous health concerns including reproductive, developmental, growth and behavior problems. Endocrine disruptors have been linked to reduced fertility, premature puberty, miscarriage, menstrual problems, challenged immune systems, abnormal prostate size, ADHD, non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma and certain cancers.
3. Neurotoxins – Neurotoxins alter neurons, affecting brain activity, causing a range of problems from headaches to loss of intellect.
Here are some startling facts about the chemicals found in cleaning products.
- 17,000: the number of petrochemicals available for home use, only 30 percent of which have been tested for exposure to human health and the environment.
- 63: the number of synthetic chemical products found in the average American home, translating to roughly 10 gallons of harmful chemicals.
- 100: the number of times higher that indoor air pollution levels can be above outdoor air pollution levels, according to US EPA estimates.
- 275: the number of active ingredients in antimicrobials that the EPA classifies as pesticides because they are designed to kill microbes.
- 5 billion: the number of pounds of chemicals that the institutional cleaning industry uses each year.
- 23: the average gallons of chemicals (that's 87 liters) that a janitor uses each year, 25 percent of which are hazardous.
- White Vinegar
- Baking Soda
- Borax
- Hydrogen Peroxide (3% concentration)
- Club Soda (plain)
- Lemon Juice
- Liquid Castile Soap
- Corn Meal
- Olive Oil or Walnut Oil
- Toothpaste
- Pure Essential Oils - like lavender, lavender, peppermint, eucalyptus, lemongrass, and tea tree oils
With all of these ingredients you can make your own natural and non-toxic cleaning supplies, which cost a lot less as well.
- All-Purpose Cleaners: This cleaner can be used for just about every surface in your home, from kitchen counters and appliances to bathroom surfaces and walls.
- Carpet Cleaner: To clean and disinfect your carpet, blend 1/2 cup baking soda, 1 cup borax, and 1 cup cornmeal. Sprinkle mixture over rug and rub with a cloth. Let rest for several hours or overnight, then vacuum. An even simpler way to clean your carpet is to sprinkly plain baking soda on your carpet, let rest for an hour and then vacuum up. You can also add dry lavender buds to the baking soda for an extra fresh smell.
- Hard Floor Cleaner: This solution can be used for all hard floors (except when directed by the manufacturer to avoid even mild detergents): Combine 1/4 liquid castile soap, up to 1/2 cup white vinegar or lemon juice, and 2 gallons of warm water in a large plastic bucket. Use with a mop or sponge.
- Glass Cleaner: To make your windows shine, you can simply use club soda in a spray bottle. Add 1 tsp. of lemon juice to increase your window cleaner’s degreasing power. Leftover newspaper works very well to reduce streaks
- Bathroom Surface Cleaners: You can use the all-purpose cleaners recommended above or, for even simpler bathroom cleaning, use baking soda or borax as a scouring powder. For a softer scrub, combine 1/2 cup baking soda with enough liquid soap to achieve a frosting-like consistency. You may want to add 5-10 drops of an essential oil for fragrance. Club soda works wonders on plumbing fixtures.
- Toilet Cleaner: Sprinkle baking soda or borax, or pour white vinegar into the toilet, and let sit for a few minutes. Scrub with a good toilet brush.
- Oven Cleaner: Cover the oven floor with baking soda, spray with water until very damp, and let set overnight. Spray with water every few hours before you go to bed to keep damp. In the morning, clean out the baking soda, and the stuck-on gunk will be loosened and ready to scrub off.
- Drain Cleaner: Put two tablespoons of baking soda into/over the drain of your sink or tub. Then pour one cup of vinegar on the baking soda. This will begin to fizz a lot and is completely normal. Wait a few minutes, and then pour a kettle of boiling water over the soda/vinegar residue.
- Mold Remover: Combe 1/2 cup hydrogen peroxide or white vinegar with 1 cup water. Spray on mold and do not rinse. You can also treat mold with a spray mixture of 2 tsp. tea tree oil and 2 cups water.
- Wood Polish: To polish wood furniture, dab olive oil or walnut oil onto a soft cloth and rub.
- Silver Polish: Just put some toothpaste on an old toothbrush or wet cloth and go to town. When you’re done polishing, rinse the item well in warm water and then dry with a soft cloth.