Entries Published On March, 2015
Should VCBO Resign from Park City School District’s Planning Process?
Ever heard of the $600 hammer that the Federal Government routinely purchases? $600 for a $12 hammer is a great deal…. if you are selling it. It appears that hammer is coming to Park City (and our schools) in the form of a potential bond for Treasure Mountain School. As you may know, the School District wants …
Bear Hollow Land Would Work for Treasure Mountain School According to Park City’s School Planning Committee
When the Bear Hollow development was created, a certain portion of the land was given to the Park City School District. This week the school district’s Director of Buildings & Grounds, Todd Hansen investigated the land. His initial impressions appear to validate that’s it’s likely a viable spot for a new 5th/6th grade school (to …
Vail Resorts Is Not Talisker
Vail Resorts reported their Second Quarter results yesterday earnings rose 32% for the second quarter, compared to the same time last year. Net Income was $115 million for the quarter, representing a 95% increase over the last year. BAM. Vail is not Talisker. That’s pretty obvious. Other items to note from their press release: Vail …
Mountain Accord Board Members Need to Think Broadly When Disclosing Conflicts
During Wednesday’s online Mountain Accord Debate, Laney Jones, consultant to Mountain Accord was asked a question: “We heard on our local radio station, KPCW, that a citizen raised questions about conflicts of interest with regard to members of the Mountain Accord’s Executive Committee. Will Mountain Accord commit to publishing on its website all conflict of interest …
The Best Forum on Mountain Accord Yet
Yesterday on KPCW, Leslie Thatcher asked Summit County Council member Chris Robinson about an online meeting, happening later that day, related to the Mountain Accord. He said he had no idea what that was about. Perhaps he should have, as it was the best discussion we have heard on the topic. The online “debate” featured: …
A New Whole Foods Grocery Across From the Outlet Mall
Perhaps you drive along Landmark Drive, between Walmart and Tanger Outlet and have wondered, “what’s that parking lot on the north side of the street?” Wonder no more. If the developers of the land have their way, you’ll be looking at a new 45,000 square foot Whole Foods Grocery Store, in addition to a couple …
If You Are Against Mountain Accord … You Had a Small Victory This Week
This morning on KPCW, Summit County Council Member and Mountain Accord Executive Member, Chris Robinson announced that Mountain Accord was keeping open public comment on the Mountain Accord through June. Public input was scheduled to end in mid March, with a plan to move forward being implemented shortly thereafter. It appears that schedule is no longer on …
Does Utah Need to Become “Weird” Again to Save Itself?
We were reading in the New York Times about Utah bringing back firing squads and it got us to thinking…. Everyone attributes the 2002 Olympics to the start of Utah’s growth. The experts say that the Olympics showed the world what Salt Lake City and Park City had to offer. Once they witnessed it, they …
Are You Willing to Trade Early Release for a Later School Start?
In a recent Park City School District Master Planning Committee meeting, School Board President Tanya Knauer said that “all things are on the table” when talking about realigning grades. The talk shifted to starting school later, especially for high school students. According to the University of Minnesota, it appears there is research that says starting school …
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