Park City Council Meeting Summary January 29, 2019

Post Date:02/05/2019 3:23 PM

SUMMARY of the JANUARY 29 PARK CITY COUNCIL MEETING

 

IN THE REGULAR MEETING

STAFF COMMUNICATIONS AND DISCLOSURES

Bonanza Flat Update
City staff provided to Council an informative update on Bonanza Flat open space management. The update included information about ongoing property vandalism, the Mid-Mountain parking area, enforcement, and the City’s monitoring program, where City staff visits the property multiple times a week.
Bonanza Flat Staff Report

 

Final Design Review for Woodside Park Phase 2 Affordable Housing Project
City staff, alongside a representative from Method Studio Architects, provided to Council the final design of the Woodside Park Phase 2 affordable housing project, which included 3D drawings and virtual reality mock-ups. Permission from Council was requested to move forward with the construction designs.
Woodside Park Phase 2 Final Design Staff Report

 

COUNCIL APPROVED THE FOLLOWING ITEM FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA:

  • A request to execute the first addendum to the Professional Services Agreement with Ward Engineering Group for Golf Maintenance Building Engineering Services for an amount not to exceed $28,512.50. This addendum is a small change order for the back nine of the golf course plat.
    Golf Maintenance Building Contract Addendum Staff Report


  • A request to approve a property lease for the City-owned property located at 1302 Norfolk Avenue. The City purchased this property in December, and has agreed to extend the lease for the tenant.
    1302 Norfolk Avenue Lease Staff Report

  • A request to execute the third amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with URS Corporation for services related to the Richardson Flat Tailings Site Operable Unit 4 (OU4), more commonly known as the Prospector Drain. Administrative Order on consent for an increase to the contract in an amount not to exceed $54,422. This will extend the term of the contract to December 31, 2020.
    Prospector Drain Contract Addendum Staff Report

  • A request to approve a Service Provider/Professional Services Agreement with Future I.Q., in an amount not to exceed $60,000 for consultant services to implement and manage the Park City Community Vision 2020 project.
    Future IQ Staff Report

    Future IQ Proposal

    Future IQ Appendix

 

OLD BUSINESS

Council approved the following old business item:

  • An ordinance amending the Land Management Code of Park City, Utah. The code amends sections 15-2.1-6 Development On Steep Slopes, 15-2.2-3 Lot And Site Requirements, 15-2.2-6 Development On Steep Slopes, 15-2.3-4 Lot And Site Requirements, and 15-2.3-7 Development On Steep Slopes, and continues the remainder of the proposed LMC changes that were reviewed at the January 15, 2019 City Council meeting. The LMC amendment was continued from last meeting.
    Historic Districts Code Amendments Staff Report
    LMC Amendments Ordinance

 

NEW BUSINESS

Council approved the following new business items:

 
2019 Legislative Update
City Staff provided an update on the 2019 legislative session, which began January 28. City staff members are currently developing a bill watch list. There have already been over 1,000 bills submitted for consideration and include topics surrounding water, mental health, building, and sales tax amendments. City staff stated that the current proposals to amend the sales tax distribution formula would disrupt the City’s ability to mitigate tourism impacts – traffic and parking, special events, congestion management, public safety, etc.

 

UPCOMING CITY MEETINGS

  • City Council Retreat: 2/7-2/8, 9:00 a.m. at Park City Library
  • State of the City: 2/12, 6:00 p.m. at Park City Library/Santy Auditorium
  • Planning Commission: 2/13, 5:30 p.m. at City Hall
  • City Council: 2/14, 6:00 p.m. at City Hall
  • City Council: 2/28, 6:00 p.m. at City Hall

 

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Sustainability For Homes

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Sometimes reducing your environmental impact can be a little overwhelming. There is a lot of new information and sometimes it changes very quickly from new research or developments. Start off small and take it a day at a time and soon you'll be able to incorporate a lot of these ideas into your daily life.  Here are 10 ways to get started reducing your impact at home.

1. Sign up for the SCPW ChallengePark City worked with Summit Community Power Works to bring this online resource to life. Here you will find 70 actions you can do at home to conserve, with all available rebates and incentives, and step-by-step instructions on how to complete each action. It's even more fun when you get your neighbors to participate and form a team to win prizes and recognition!

2. Conserve Energy - Start off by being conscious of the energy you use at home, noticing what lights are on, when the TV is on, etc. Then make a concerted effort to turn off lights and electronics when they are not needed. Conservation is not about doing without, but about using energy wisely.

Snow Melt Systems
Many Park City residents use snow melt products, such as heat tape, to prevent ice dams on their roofs.  These snow melt systems are needed for certain roofs, but they also use a huge amount of electricity and often times we forget to turn them off when it gets warmer.  In fact, some systems use as much electricity as the entire home.  Make sure your snow melt system is turned off during warmer months - some systems have been found to be operating during spring/summer, costing lots of money and inflating the community's carbon footprint. If you find yourself forgetting to turn off your heat tape, you can purchase a timer that will do it for you.
 
3. Perform a Home Energy Audit - While energy conservation is important, energy efficiency is even more important and for your home to be energy efficient, you should perform a home energy audit. This audit will tell you where you need upgrades to equipment, lights insulation, windows and appliances. Many of these changes are easy and inexpensive and will yield huge energy savings. A home energy audit can be done by yourself, or you can hire an experienced professional to help guide you and offer the most cost effective recommendations. Here is a list of certified Home Energy Raters. In addition, for $25 you can work with one of Dominion Energy's Energy Experts to develop a plan to start saving energy (and money) immediately.   

4. Replace Inefficient Bulbs - Your energy audit will likely reveal that you have some inefficient bulbs in your home. Make sure to replace those with more efficient lighting options like LED bulbs which use a fraction of the energy and last much longer than older lighting technologies. You'll begin saving money immediately with this low cost and easy upgrade.

5. Unplug - Avoid phantom loads that come from gadgets and electronics that draw power even when they're off. Unplug chargers, printers, gadgets, coffee makers, toasters and other similar electronics to avoid wasting unnecessary energy. You can also plug these devices into a power strip and shut off the power strip when not being used.

6. Improve Indoor Air Quality - Sometimes your home's indoor air quality is worse than the air outdoors due to inadequate ventilation and the release of toxins indoors from furniture, chemicals, equipment and more. Learn more about the sources of indoor toxins and how to reduce them to make your home safer.

7. Upgrade Inefficient Appliances - Reduce both water and energy use by upgrading to more efficient appliances. Look for ENERGY STAR labeled appliances that are guaranteed to be more efficient. While the initial cost of the appliance may be slightly more than a regular one, the money you save on energy will more than cover the cost of the upgrade.

8. Clean Greener - Cleaning solutions in your home may actually be toxic and causing you harm. Start cleaning your home with more natural cleaning supplies that are safer for your family, pets and the environment. Look for all natural, biodegradable and non-petroleum based products.

9. Buy Green Power - One of the cheapest and easiest ways to reduce your carbon emissions is to support renewable energy from your electric utility. Our very own Rocky Mountain Power has a program for exactly that called Blue Sky. Sign up today!

10. Install a Programmable Thermostat - Making sure you don't heat or cool your home when you're not there (or when you're asleep and cozy under covers) is one of the easiest ways to save money and reduce your carbon footprint. Programmable thermosats allow you to control temperature settings for when you are at home, away, and asleep.