Park City Council hears nightly rental compliance report, approves Mountain Trails agreement with Henney abstaining
December 17, 2020, 3:30 p.m. · Remote electronic meeting (445 Marsac Avenue)
Staff reported 5,100 nightly rentals in city limits, with compliance estimated below 50 percent. The council approved a five-year Mountain Trails Foundation agreement of up to $75,000 a year, with Council Member Tim Henney abstaining because of his connection to the foundation's board, and appointed Council Member Max Doilney as the city's voting member on the Central Wasatch Commission.
From the approved minutes. Updated October 14, 2026.
Decisions at a glance
| Item | Result |
|---|---|
| Mountain Trails Foundation five-year agreement | Approved · 4-0-1 |
| Consent agenda: financial report, rent abatement, insurance broker | Approved · 5-0 |
| Central Wasatch Commission voting member (Resolution 28-2020) | Approved · 5-0 |
| Welcoming the return of winter (Resolution 29-2020) | Approved · 5-0 |
| Utah Compact on Racial Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (Resolution 30-2020) | Approved · 5-0 |
Agenda, item by item
Item V.2 · Contract
Mountain Trails Foundation five-year agreement
Approved · 4-0-1
The council authorized a five-year agreement, not to exceed $75,000 annually. Henney abstained because of his connection to the Mountain Trails Foundation board; the minutes also list him among the ayes, a discrepancy they do not resolve.
- Contract$75,000 to Mountain Trails Foundation
Item V · Contract
Consent agenda: financial report, rent abatement, insurance broker
Approved · 5-0
The council approved the fiscal 2020 annual financial report, $12,122 in rent abatement for tenants of city-owned property through March 2021 and a contract with Moreton & Company as insurance broker (up to $93,700).
- Contract$93,700 to Moreton & Company
- Payment$12,122
Item II · Appointment
Central Wasatch Commission voting member (Resolution 28-2020)
Approved · 5-0
The council appointed Council Member Max Doilney as the city's voting member.
Item VI.1 · Other
Welcoming the return of winter (Resolution 29-2020)
Approved · 5-0
The council adopted a ceremonial resolution.
Item VI.2 · Other
Utah Compact on Racial Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (Resolution 30-2020)
Approved · 5-0
The council adopted the resolution.
Item VI.3 · Presentation
State of the Arts presentation
Discussed
The Arts Council presented its annual report.
Item WS 1 · Presentation
Nightly rentals
Discussed
Staff reported 5,100 nightly rentals in the city, about 2,000 identified by Host Compliance software, nine formal complaints since 2017 and 212 rentals brought into compliance in 12 months; compliance is estimated below 50 percent versus 80 to 90 percent in Colorado cities. The Host Compliance contract runs through June 30, 2021 and a new request for proposals is planned for fiscal 2022.
Item WS 2 · Presentation
Arts and Culture District
Discussed
Speakers from the Arts Council, Sundance Institute and Kimball Arts Center commented. The 2017 estimate was $60 million and the current estimate is $107 million. No vote.
What residents said
Nightly rental complianceArts and Culture District cost