Park City Council approves $4.5 million Spiro tunnel construction contract, defers decision on budget to June 18
June 11, 2020, 2:00 p.m. · Remote electronic meeting (445 Marsac Avenue)
The council approved a $4.5 million construction contract and a $265,000 engineering addendum for the Spiro Mine Tunnel project, approved the Snow Park Residences condominium plat, and continued the fiscal 2021 budget and council compensation ordinance to June 18. In work session it reviewed a $66.6 million fiscal 2021 budget and city housing sequencing. All votes were 5-0.
From the approved minutes. Updated October 14, 2026.
Decisions at a glance
| Item | Result |
|---|---|
| Consent agenda: Spiro Mine Tunnel, SR-248 tunnel, leases, Central Wasatch Commission | Approved · 5-0 |
| Snow Park Residences condominium plat, 2290 Deer Valley Drive East (Ordinance 2020-23) | Approved · 5-0 |
| 1121 Norfolk Avenue plat amendment (Ordinance 2020-24) | Approved · 5-0 |
| Bonding of city officials (Ordinance 2020-25) | Approved · 5-0 |
| Recommended fiscal 2020-21 budget | Continued · 5-0 |
| Council compensation ordinance | Continued · 5-0 |
| Library Board appointments | Approved · 5-0 |
Agenda, item by item
Item VI · Contract
Consent agenda: Spiro Mine Tunnel, SR-248 tunnel, leases, Central Wasatch Commission
Approved · 5-0
The council approved Amendment No. 1 with Harrison Western Construction (up to $4,500,000) and a first addendum with Lithos Engineering (up to $265,000) for the Spiro Mine Tunnel; an amendment with Horrocks Engineers (up to $145,310) for the SR-248/Kearns Boulevard tunnel; one-year lease extensions for the Park City Cooperative Preschool and Park City Film; a rental lease addendum for 1302 Norfolk Avenue; and Resolution 13-2020 admitting the Town of Brighton to the Central Wasatch Commission interlocal agreement. Staff said Spiro construction would last about six months and use six nearby parking spaces.
- Contract$4.50 million to Harrison Western Construction
- Contract$265,000 to Lithos Engineering
- Change order$145,310 to Horrocks Engineers
Item VIII.4 · Subdivision
Snow Park Residences condominium plat, 2290 Deer Valley Drive East (Ordinance 2020-23)
Approved · 5-0
The council approved the plat. Phase 2 includes 9 condominium units, 12.3 residential unit equivalents and two affordable units. Council Member Tim Henney raised Deer Crest access concerns for future discussion.
Item VIII.5 · Subdivision
1121 Norfolk Avenue plat amendment (Ordinance 2020-24)
Approved · 5-0
The council approved combining two lots.
Item VIII.6 · City code
Bonding of city officials (Ordinance 2020-25)
Approved · 5-0
The council amended title 2, chapter 4, section 9 on bonding of city officials.
Item VIII.2 · Budget
Recommended fiscal 2020-21 budget
Continued · 5-0
The council continued the budget to June 18 after a hearing in which Jane Toly, Todd Klarich and Kara Cody supported the after-school program.
Item VIII.3 · City code
Council compensation ordinance
Continued · 5-0
The council continued the item to June 18; no one spoke at the hearing.
Item II · Appointment
Library Board appointments
Approved · 5-0
The council appointed Adler, Beal and Kasanoff and reappointed Hall to three-year terms starting July 2020.
Item VII.1 · Presentation
Kimball Arts Festival 2020 supplemental plan
Discussed
Council favored moving forward with planning for the July 31 to Aug. 2 festival, which reduces booths 27 percent to 140, adds timed entry and anticipates a 40 percent attendance drop. No motion.
Item VIII.1 · Presentation
Letter following events in Minneapolis and related protests
Discussed
The council discussed a letter; Bill Dark raised concerns about police conduct and Meghan Higgins asked about equity steps for workers and minority residents. The police chief responded. No vote.
Item WS · Presentation
Fiscal 2021 budget, housing pipeline and housing resolution
Discussed
Staff reviewed a fiscal 2021 budget of $66,628,479, down $3,865,766 (5.8 percent), with a hiring freeze and a reduction of 13 full-time equivalents; General Fund $35,047,343 and Transportation Fund $14,535,689; fee increases of 3 percent for water, 10 percent for irrigation base rate and 3 percent for stormwater. On housing, council supported redesigning and phasing Woodside Phase 2 (52 units, about a $4 million shortfall), not selling 100 Marsac now and exploring other uses for 1302 Norfolk. No votes.
What residents said
After-school program fundingPolice conduct and equityHousing sequencing
Neal Krasnick read a statement on tourism, development and growth; Jess Griffiths supported the library appointees; Jamie Thomas and Jeff Edison submitted comments on Ontario Court and 100 Marsac.