Park City Council approves up to $10.2 million in bonds, $1.4 million in water repair contracts and Empire Pass agreement
March 5, 2020, 3:00 p.m. · Council Chambers, 445 Marsac Avenue
The council authorized up to $10.2 million in general obligation and refunding bonds, approved three excavation and water repair contracts totaling up to $1.4 million, adopted an adjusted fiscal 2020 budget and approved a memorandum of agreement with the Empire Pass Master Owners Association. Every vote was 5-0. A work session covered senior center funding, zero waste and net-zero building policy.
From the approved minutes. Updated October 14, 2026.
Decisions at a glance
| Item | Result |
|---|---|
| Excavation and water system repair contracts | Approved · 5-0 |
| Memorandum of agreement with the Empire Pass Master Owners Association | Approved · 5-0 |
| Land Management Code, signatures and recording of the plat (Ordinance 2020-15) | Approved · 5-0 |
| Adjusted fiscal 2020 budget (Ordinance 2020-16) | Approved · 5-0 |
| General obligation and refunding bonds, Series 2020 (Resolution 03-2020) | Approved · 5-0 |
Agenda, item by item
Item VI.1 · Contract
Excavation and water system repair contracts
Approved · 5-0
The council authorized contracts with Daley Excavators (up to $1,000,000), JWW Excavating (up to $200,000) and Newman Construction (up to $200,000).
- Contract$1.00 million to Daley Excavators LLC
- Contract$200,000 to JWW Excavating Inc.
- Contract$200,000 to Newman Construction, Inc.
Item VII.2 · Contract
Memorandum of agreement with the Empire Pass Master Owners Association
Approved · 5-0
The council authorized the mayor to sign the agreement on historic mine preservation funding. Sally Elliott opposed it; Don Roll supported it but wanted a seat at the table.
Item VIII.1 · City code
Land Management Code, signatures and recording of the plat (Ordinance 2020-15)
Approved · 5-0
The council approved the amendment; no one spoke at the hearing.
Item VIII.2 · Budget
Adjusted fiscal 2020 budget (Ordinance 2020-16)
Approved · 5-0
The council adopted the adjusted budget, including Historic District Grant Program funding of $30,000 (Main Street RDA), $50,000 (Lower Park Avenue RDA) and $47,136 (General Fund), with applications opening March 9. The motion was amended so the city is eligible only for emergency grant funding. Historic Preservation Board Chair Doug Stephens said the program needed rebranding and outreach.
- Budget$127,136
Item VIII.3 · Budget
General obligation and refunding bonds, Series 2020 (Resolution 03-2020)
Approved · 5-0
The council authorized sale of up to $10,200,000 in bonds to refund the 2009 and 2010 bonds and pay for the Armstrong Ranch pastures property bought in 2019. No one spoke at the hearing.
- Bond$10.2 million
Item VII.1 · Presentation
Central Wasatch Commission update
Discussed
Commission leaders reported on budget, reserves and dues; the city owed $100,000. Council Member Tim Henney asked for a budget reconciliation, and the council supported continued membership without setting a contribution level. No vote.
Item WS · Presentation
Work session: senior center funding, zero waste and net-zero buildings
Discussed
Staff said $1.8 million is budgeted for a senior center and that the $22 million Woodside Park Phase II bond project, now estimated near $28 million, depends on the location. Council discussed a 2030 zero-waste goal and whether to keep rooftop solar requirements; Council Member Steve Joyce favored utility solar for cost, Council Member Max Doilney favored keeping the policy. No vote.
What residents said
Main Street paid parkingBus drop-offs at resort baseCoronavirus sick leave
Alison Kuhlow of Historic Park City Alliance opposed ending paid parking on the east side of Main Street and asked for paid parking until 5 p.m. Joe Butterfield asked that Vail, not the city, handle passenger transport to the resort base.