Park City Council Meeting Summary May 30, 2019

Post Date:06/06/2019 11:42 AM

SUMMARY of the MAY 30 PARK CITY COUNCIL MEETING

 

IN THE WORK SESSION

Police Complaint Review Committee Interviews
City Council conducted interviews for the City’s Police Complaint Review Committee. There were two applicants for one vacancy, which will serve a three year term.
Police Complaint Review Committee Interviews Staff Report

 

IN THE REGULAR MEETING

AWARDS AND RECOGNITION

Presentation of the 2018 Cindy Matsumoto Historic Preservation Awards
City staff, alongside former Councilmember, Cindy Matsumoto, and the Historic Preservation Board presented the “Cindy Matsumoto Historic Preservation Award” to the following properties: Historic Glenwood Cemetery for Stewardship; the Little Belle Ore Bin for Excellence in Restoration; the Jupiter Ore Bin for Excellence in Restoration; and the Alliance Mine Site for Stewardship. Artist Anna Moore was commissioned for a painting of the Glenwood Cemetery, which will be displayed in City Hall.
Historic Preservation Award Staff Report

 

Recognition of Summit County Community Power Works Challenge High School Winners
City staff and a representative from Summit County Community Power Works presented Park City High School students, represented by teacher Megan McKenna, with certificates of recognition for winning SCPW’s online challenge. Overall, students took a combined total of 280 actions adding up to 490,820 pounds of CO2 prevented from entering the atmosphere. The SCPW online challenge provides information and resources to help reduce Park City’s carbon footprint. Two trees will also be planted in honor the winning teams.

 

STAFF COMMUNICATIONS AND DISCLOSURES

Quarterly Budget Report – Third Quarter FY2019
City staff presented Council with a third quarter update on the fiscal year 2019 budget. Park City, overall, continues to benefit from a strong resort economy.
Budget Staff Report
Attachment A: Expenditure Summary
Attachment B: Audit Trial Balance - Expenses
Attachment C: Revenue Summary
Attachment D: Audit Trial Balance - Revenues

 

Spring Runoff Update

Runoff continues to be steady, although last week’s snow at higher elevations has slowed things. At this time, are roughly two weeks behind the runoff of previous years. 
Spring Runoff Staff Report

 

Park City Heights Neighborhood Park Update
City staff provided Council with an update on the Park City Heights Neighborhood Park construction project.  The park will include a basketball court, pickleball courts, a dog park, and other recreational amenities.
Park City Heights Neighborhood Park Staff Report
Landscape Park Plans

 

PUBLIC INPUT

Park City residents attended the Council meeting to discuss multiple topics, including food trucks, and efficient lighting in city park and public places.

 

CONSENT AGENDA

Council approved the following items from the consent agenda:

  • Two Grazing Leases with Gillmor Ranching LLC for the City-owned property along SR-248 and the Clark Ranch Open Space. Grazing animals help with wildland management and ultimately save the City money.
    Agricultural Leases Staff Report

  • A request to approve Professional Service Provider Agreements totaling $317,800 for noxious weed abatement. The amount for weed abatement is higher than it has been in the past due the City securing $200,000 in grant funding, which will be shared with jurisdictional partners. It is the City’s responsibility to perform weed management each year.
    2019 Weed Contracts Staff Report

Council continued the following item from the consent agenda:

  • A request to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Summit County Health Department for continued financial contributions for the Mental Health Director position, in the amount of $60,000. Council requested to further discuss the options for this position with City staff before approving.
    Mental Wellness MOU Staff Report
    Mental Health MOU
    Job Description

 

NEW BUSINESS

Council continued the following new business items:

  • 2019-20 City Manager's Recommended Budget: Operating Budget and Fee Change Recommendations was continued to the June 6, 2019 Council meeting for approval. There was significant public discussion regarding operation costs, personnel, revenue, and additional budget recommendations and public comment.
    2020 Budget Staff Report

Council approved the following new business items:

 

UPCOMING CITY MEETINGS

  • City Council: 6/6, 6:00 p.m. at City Hall
  • Planning Commission: 6/12, 5:30 p.m. at City Hall
  • City Council: 6/20, 6:00 p.m. at City Hall

 

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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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Converting our electricity to 100% renewable is a major part of our transition to become a carbon neutral community. Renewable electricity is created using technologies that don't burn any fossil fuels to create energy, such as water, wind or the sun. There are no associated greenhouse gas emissions with creating energy from renewables. We're confident that the future will be powered with renewables.

Approximately one-third of our community-wide carbon footprint comes from the electricity we use. Decarbonization means removing the carbon emitted from our energy sources. Transitioning to renewables is how we will decarbonize the energy that Park City uses.

In 2016, Park City made the decision to work with the local utility, Rocky Mountain Power, to work together to bring 100% renewable electricity to Park City. Salt Lake City, Summit County and Moab have joined the effort and in total we will convert eighteen percent of Utah’s electric grid to renewables. While Park City is a small community of only around 8,000 people, we believe we have the power to influence to create a pathway for other communities to transition to 100% renewables.

Not only does renewable energy emit drastically fewer carbon emissions as it produces electricity, it will transform Utah’s economy, produce jobs and provide stable electricity. It will also clean the air as we transition our homes, buildings, and transportation to fully electric. Renewables are becoming cheaper than fossil fuels. Renewable energy has plunged is price, and now is competitive, and often cheaper, when compared to traditional coal and natural gas generation. Renewable electricity often has zero cost fuel. The sun and wind don’t ever send a bill. Compare this to traditional coal and natural gas generation, where the fuel price can fluctuate. PacifiCorp, Rocky Mountain Power’s parent company, recently stated that thirteen of its twenty-two coal plants are uneconomic.

In addition, renewable energy keeps the dollars spent on energy close to home. Park City alone spends over $245 million per year on energy, much of which ends up in unstable or even corrupt regions of the world. Imagine if that money was spent on local jobs, benefiting our local economy?

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