Park City Council continues Huntsman Estates subdivision after approval motion ties 2-2 and mayor votes no
June 25, 2020, 3:30 p.m. · Remote electronic meeting (445 Marsac Avenue)
With Council Member Max Doilney excused, a motion to approve the 15-lot Huntsman Estates subdivision on 40.69 acres failed on a 2-2 tie that Mayor Andy Beerman broke by voting no; the council then continued the item to July 9. It also approved noxious weed contracts totaling $160,000 and continued a $350,000 affordable unit purchase.
From the approved minutes. Updated October 14, 2026.
In brief
5 items came up for a decision or discussion: 2 continued, 2 approved, and 1 no action.
1 vote was not unanimous: Huntsman Estates subdivision plat, 5000 Royal Street (Ordinance 2020-31) (3-1).
The agenda records 4 dollar amounts, the largest $350,000.
1 item here is tracked in the city's development tracker.
This write-up links 3 source documents.
5 members were present and 1 absent (Council Member Max Doilney).
Residents raised huntsman estates notice, july 4 fireworks, and masks.
The previous City Council meeting was on June 18, 2020: Park City Council adopts fiscal 2021 budget, fee schedule and emergency management plan
The next one was on July 9, 2020: Park City Council agenda: Huntsman Estates subdivision, Arts and Culture District owner's representative addendum and code amendments
Decisions at a glance
| Item | Result |
|---|---|
| Huntsman Estates subdivision plat, 5000 Royal Street (Ordinance 2020-31) | Continued · 3-1 |
| Noxious weed abatement contracts | Approved · 4-0 |
| Affordable housing unit purchase, 2064 Snow Creek Lane | Continued · 4-0 |
| Alternate Board of Adjustment member counts toward quorum (Ordinance 2020-30) | Approved · 4-0 |
| Mask protocol and Resolution 16-2020 | No action |
Agenda, item by item
Item V.3 · Subdivision
Huntsman Estates subdivision plat, 5000 Royal Street (Ordinance 2020-31)
Continued · 3-1
A motion to approve failed 2-2, with Council Members Steve Joyce and Nann Worel in favor and Council Members Becca Gerber and Tim Henney opposed; the mayor voted no to break the tie. The council then continued the item to July 9, with Joyce opposed. The plat has 15 lots on 40.69 acres and a trail bond of up to $25,000 for a connection between the Lookout Trail and Royal Street. A resident who lives within 1,000 feet said she did not get notice; staff said notices went to owners within 300 feet and signs were posted.
- Guarantee released$25,000
- Lots: 15
- Acres: 40.69
- Trail bond up to $25,000
Item Consent 4 · Contract
Noxious weed abatement contracts
Approved · 4-0
The council approved weed abatement contracts totaling $160,000: $70,000 to Green Leaf and $90,000 to Jesus Rea Landscaping. Other consent items extended the Republic Services waste contract for the Main Street business improvement district through Nov. 30 and the Historic Park City Alliance management contract for the downtown district through Nov. 20.
- Contract$70,000 to Green Leaf
- Contract$90,000 to Jesus Rea Landscaping
Item Consent 3 · Other
Affordable housing unit purchase, 2064 Snow Creek Lane
Continued · 4-0
The council continued to a date uncertain a $350,000 purchase and intended $345,000 resale of an affordable unit; staff noted a pending bankruptcy proceeding on the property.
- Purchase$350,000
Item V.2 · City code
Alternate Board of Adjustment member counts toward quorum (Ordinance 2020-30)
Approved · 4-0
The council amended Land Management Code 15-10-5; no one spoke at the hearing.
Item V.1 · Other
Mask protocol and Resolution 16-2020
No action
The mayor said the item was moot after the governor approved the Summit County and Park City mask mandate exemption. No vote.
Item WS · Presentation
Rooftop solar at the bus barn and Quinn's Junction; summer special events
Discussed
Council gave staff direction on both; the solar discussion, involving a $250,000 allocation, will continue. Speakers on summer events included one opposed to July 4 fireworks.
What residents said
Huntsman Estates noticeJuly 4 fireworksMasks
Several residents spoke on summer events and masks; written comments thanked the council for rent abatement at a housing complex and supported bus barn solar and zero-waste goals. One resident spoke on Huntsman Estates notice.