Park City Council reviews aerial gondola study, approves COVID tent process and sale of attainable housing unit
October 29, 2020, 4:30 p.m. · Remote electronic meeting (445 Marsac Avenue)
The council heard a preliminary aerial transit study estimating $64 million in capital and $3.5 million a year to operate, and agreed to proceed with a nodal connections study. It approved a COVID-19 temporary tent and outdoor structure process, continued a nightly rental amendment for the Lower Rossi Hill area, and approved the sale of an attainable housing unit. All votes were 5-0.
From the approved minutes. Updated October 14, 2026.
Decisions at a glance
Agenda, item by item
Item VII.2 · City code
Temporary tent and outdoor structure approval process during COVID-19 (Resolution 24-2020)
Approved · 5-0
The council adopted the resolution as amended, revising eligibility to year-round businesses with valid Park City business licenses. No one spoke at the hearing.
Item VII.1 · City code
Nightly rentals in the Lower Rossi Hill historic residential low-density area
Continued · 5-0
The council continued the Land Management Code amendment to a date uncertain after a hearing with no comments; a work session is planned for Dec. 17.
Item VII.3 · Other
Disposition of an attainable housing unit, Woodside Park Phase One (1333 Park Avenue)
Approved · 5-0
The council authorized the city manager and mayor to execute sales contracts, deed restrictions and closing documents for Unit 1. The Redevelopment Agency approved the sale in a companion vote.
Item V.1 · Contract
Consent agenda: Stratton and Bratt change order, fields lease, Extra Mile Day
Approved · 5-0
The council approved Change Order No. 1 with Stratton and Bratt Landscapes (up to $40,294), a resolution declaring Nov. 1 Extra Mile Day, and a one-year amendment to the Park City School District fields lease through Nov. 8, 2021.
- Change order$40,294 to Stratton and Bratt Landscapes, LLC
Item V.4 · Contract
Artwork for Arts and Culture District construction fencing
Approved · 5-0
The council selected four artworks, each under a contract not to exceed $600, by Anna Leigh Moore, Libby Peterkort, a third-grade dual language class and Lauren Penze. Council Member Steve Joyce asked for a fuller discussion of Arts and Culture District funding; staff said construction contracts would return before demolition.
- Contract$2,400
Item WS 2 · Presentation
Preliminary aerial transit study
Discussed
The phase 1 feasibility study estimated $64 million in capital costs, $3.5 million in annual operations and $30 million to $35 million for utilities, land, permits and staffing. Council reached consensus to move forward with a nodal connections study. Speakers suggested single-rail or underground transit as alternatives. No vote.
- Budget$64.0 million
Item WS 1 · Presentation
Summit County affordable housing solutions report
Discussed
Council expressed interest in a demolition tax, changing driveway standards, funding and state legislative changes, and the mayor asked for a half-day housing discussion. No vote.
Item VI.1 · Presentation
Park City Community Foundation social equity report
Discussed
The foundation presented social equity priorities of housing, education and inclusion; a Mountain Mediation Center speaker described five community conversations with 169 attendees. No vote.
What residents said
Dark skiesAerial transit cost
Steve Atwood raised dark-sky preservation; Neal Krasnick suggested single-rail transit as a lower-cost alternative to gondolas; Jacob Marchlewski suggested studying underground transit.