City News: October 31, 2018

Post Date:11/01/2018 11:55 AM

CITY NEWS: OCTOBER 31, 2018

A bi-weekly update from Park City Municipal Corporation


A NOTE FROM MAYOR BEERMAN

As the saying goes, “if you don’t vote, the other person’s vote counts twice.” The midterm elections are next week, and I want to remind you of the importance of voting and the power you hold as a voter. Elections guide the direction of politics on a national, state, and local level and it is important that you have an impact on that direction.

I encourage you to read up on ballot initiatives and to learn about the candidates and what they stand for before casting your vote.

Remember, this election is conducted by mail – make sure to check your mailbox! All ballots must be postmarked by Monday, November 5 or dropped off in person at one of the following locations:

  • Coalville City Hall, 10 S. Main Street
  • Kamas Services Building, 110 N. Main Street
  • Park City Municipal Building, 445 Marsac Avenue
  • Sheldon Richins Building, 1885 W. Ute Boulevard
  • Fresh Market (Jeremy Ranch), 3151 W. Kilby Road

Ballots may be dropped off at Marsac from 7:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m. on Election Day, November 6.

One of the beautiful parts of a democracy is that all votes are valued equally regardless of who they’re coming from. So get involved, get out, and cast your vote because it counts!

-Mayor Andy

 

SUMMARY OF OCTOBER 23 CITY COUNCIL MEETING

Park City Council met during a regularly scheduled meeting on October 23, 2018. Agenda items included the request to authorize a contract with Proterra, Inc to purchase seven new electric buses, suggested issuance of RFPs for food trucks, and the announcement of Park City Community Foundation as the City's Social Equity Community Convener. Read the full summary here.

 

PROSPECTOR AVENUE CONSTRUCTION UPDATE

The paving portion of the Prospector Avenue project is complete and the first application of paint striping has been placed. A second application of paint will be applied in roughly two weeks. The one way traffic configuration is still in place. Please follow orange barrels and cones proceeding westbound. Final sidewalk additions and landscape construction are anticipated to wrap up mid-November. For more information about the project, visit the City's "Current Construction" page.

 

PARK CITY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION SELECTED TO SERVE AS SOCIAL EQUITY COMMUNITY CONVENER

Park City Municipal Corporation is excited to announce the selection of Park City Community Foundation to serve as the Social Equity Community Convener. In this role, the Community Foundation will facilitate collaboration between local nonprofits, advocates, and partner organizations to identify pressing social equity challenges facing our community and develop a strategic action plan to address these needs. Full press release available at parkcity.org.

 

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS: COMMUNITY VISIONING 2020 PROJECT

Park City Municipal Corporation seeks proposals to implement a comprehensive community visioning project to engage, invite dialogue, and summarize the vision, direction, and identity Park City residents would like to achieve. The City’s goal is to clearly define a vision for our community that can serve as a blueprint for growth over the next decade. Proposals must be submitted by Friday, November 9 at 4:00 p.m. More information available here.

 


NEW FINANCING TOOL FOR EFFICIENCY UPGRADES IN COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS

Park City has opted in to a new financing program from the Governor’s office of energy development. C-PACE, also known as Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy, provides zero down and up to 100 percent private financing for up to 30 years for commercial building improvements. Improvements can include energy efficiency upgrades, renewable energy systems, water conservation measures, seismic upgrades, hybrid elevators and escalators, electric vehicle infrastructure, and parking automation.

C-PACE is a great option for building owners who want to upgrade the energy efficiency of their property, and developers looking to install above-code efficiency improvements. Find out more by visiting the C-PACE website, or get in touch directly and we will help you navigate the process: celia.peterson@parkcity.org.

 

PARK CITY MUNICIPAL CORPORATION SEEKING CITY ENGINEER

Park City Municipal Corporation is seeking a City Engineer. This position, which falls under the City’s Community Development Division, works alongside the Building and Planning departments to oversee development and future planning for growth established by City Council and the Planning Commission. More information about the position and the application can be found here.

The City has a variety of other job openings, including part-time/seasonal jobs and several full-time positions. Explore the opportunities and apply for open positions at parkcity.org or visit this link, which highlights current openings.

 

SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS ABOUT PARK CITY'S ENERGY AND CLIMATE GOALS

Park City Municipal is leading the charge against climate change. Please help us understand how to best mobilize our community to make the shift to net-zero carbon emissions. Your feedback, via this survey, is valuable to us.

 

UPCOMING CITY MEETINGS:

  • Historic Preservation Board Meeting: 11/7, 5:00 p.m. at City Hall
  • City Council: 11/8, 6:00 p.m. at City Hall
  • City Council: 11/15, 6:00 p.m. at City Hall

UPCOMING CITY EVENTS:

  • Try Hockey for Free: 11/10, 10:45 a.m. at Park City Ice Rink. Details here

 


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Park City’s natural setting is the reason why we live here. Our open spaces are at the core of who we are. Park City has 9540 acres of land that has been set aside as open space, protected from development with conservation easements.

Not only do these lands the Park City lifestyle represent the Park City lifestyle, they can help us reach our carbon neutral goals.

Carbon sequestration explained: 

Park City’s open spaces, if managed properly, can pull out vast amounts of carbon away from the atmosphere and store it in vegetation and soils. This carbon storage capability can help balance our carbon footprint and help balance those emissions that we cannot eliminate.

Park City is working to quantify how much carbon is stored in the vegetation and soils on its open spaces, and how much additional carbon is pulled away from the atmosphere on a yearly basis. According to a study completed in 2017, our open spaces are soaking up 7,686 metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent (MT CO2e) per year. If you are interested in knowing more about our methodology, get in touch.

Regenerative agriculture:

In the summer of 2018 Park City decided to initiate regenerative agriculture on the iconic piece of land at McPolin Barn. This piece of land had remained relatively undisturbed since it was set aside under easement in 1991. The lack of disturbance on the land led to the grasses that grow and die each year to thatch together, never properly decomposing into the soil. To restore the function of returning nutrients and mixing soil, cattle were reintroduced to the former dairy. Rather than allowing them to spread out and graze on their favorite species, the cattle were herded together which forced them to eat down the grasses and weeds indiscriminately. The disturbance by the cows hooves, as well as what comes out of their tail ends, helped to mix dead matter with the soil and facilitate the decomposition process. This accelerated decomposition is key in releasing nutrients, thus creating a healthy environment for microbiota to trap more carbon away from the atmosphere and build up the health of our soils. The healthy soils are also more able to retain water, and allow for better growth of native species instead of noxious weeds.
Regenerative Agriculture on City Property

Tree planting: