Employee Parking Pass For Sundance Goes Up By $450

Something we haven’t heard many people talking about with regard to Park City’s proposed employee parking changes for Main Street is the increase in cost for parking during Sundance. Right now an annual parking pass, with a Sundance option costs $300. If the new parking regulations are passed, this goes up to $750. Wow. We understand that …

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Thoughts on Park City’s New Parking Proposal

This week the Park City City Council will discuss Main Street employee parking. The City believes that the majority of parking on Main Street is being taken up by employees. A staff report says “A Main Street Business survey was completed that showed that there may be as many as 1,000 employees working during busy …

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Park City High School…Which Classes Would You Cut?

It should be an interesting few years for the Park City School District. The school district is running up against a taxation limit and therefore funds will be limited and the school board will have to make hard choices. Parents appear to want smaller class sizes, lots of class options, and programs like early release. …

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Riverhorse Wants to Enclose Its Deck During the Winter

Riverhorse on Main wants to enclose its upper deck to enable service of additional customers during the winter. The concept is expected to look similar to this: The City appears to be against this because they feel the structure impacts the historic nature of Main Street. They say “These balcony enclosures also threaten the historic …

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There are Honest People in Summit County

During many Summit County Council meetings, the County Council approves changes to home values that are reflected in property tax requirements. For instance, a property owner may protest their home’s valuation. While it’s the Assesors job to review these, the County Council makes the final approval or denial. This week, there is interesting change. A …

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National Ability Center Eyes Expansion

This week the Park City Planning Commission will hear from the National Ability Center (NAC) in Quinn’s Junction. The NAC wants to add 37,500 square feet to support an additional 3 story lodge, expansion of indoor equestrian facilities, and an administrative building. In addition they are asking for 50 more parking spaces. This would end …

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More Information on Opting Out of SAGE Testing

We received the following information from an anonymous citizen regarding the Sage tests: As a follow up to your article regarding SAGE testing, Parents DO have the right to opt-out their children of SAGE. The Utah State Office of Education issued a statement on September 23, 2014 to clarify that parents do have the right …

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