Park City Council certifies primary results, approves Deer Valley concert dates; majority opposes Gordo soils repository
August 19, 2021, 3:30 p.m. · City Council Chambers, 445 Marsac Avenue
The council certified the Aug. 10 municipal primary, approved two added Deer Valley concert series dates over Labor Day weekend, and heard that a majority favored not proceeding with the Gordo soils repository. Consent items included $28,400 and $68,502 AECOM amendments and a $300,000 wildfire mitigation contract. All votes were 5-0.
From the approved minutes. Updated October 14, 2026.
Decisions at a glance
| Item | Result |
|---|---|
| Municipal primary canvass (Resolution 20-2021) | Approved · 5-0 |
| Deer Valley concert series: two additional dates | Approved · 5-0 |
| Consent agenda: AECOM amendments and wildfire mitigation | Approved · 5-0 |
Agenda, item by item
Item VII · Other
Municipal primary canvass (Resolution 20-2021)
Approved · 5-0
The council certified the official canvass of the Aug. 10 primary: Andy Beerman and Nann Worel advance for mayor; Tana Toly, Jeremy Rubell, Tim Henney and Thomas Purcell advance for council. A total of 103 ballots were rejected, 68 of them for late postmarks.
Item VI · Other
Deer Valley concert series: two additional dates
Approved · 5-0
The council approved two Level Four event dates over Labor Day weekend and Miners Day, in a five-event series, with an attendance cap discussed at 3,000 (the venue opposed a cap; prior shows sold out at 3,500). Council Member Becca Gerber questioned tickets being sold before approval; Council Member Steve Joyce asked for a safeguard.
Item V · Contract
Consent agenda: AECOM amendments and wildfire mitigation
Approved · 5-0
The council approved an AECOM design services amendment (up to $28,400, new total $462,845), an AECOM amendment for traffic review of the Park City Mountain base development (up to $68,502, $44,000 from the city and the rest from the Transportation Sales Tax fund) and Alpine Forestry wildfire mitigation (up to $300,000 from the Treasure Hill bond).
- Change order$28,400 to AECOM
- Change order$68,502 to AECOM
- Contract$300,000 to Alpine Forestry LLC
Item WS 3 · Presentation
Soils management facility follow-up
Discussed
Four options were presented. Council Member Steve Joyce called it a $20 million problem and asked for a bid to haul away exposed soil. The mayor said the consensus was not to proceed with the repository and to favor continued outreach, a hauling study, sampling and re-engaging the EPA; staff confirmed the city would not pursue the state permit application.
Item WS 2 · Presentation
Public improvement district
Discussed
Staff and bond advisers described a district repaid from property taxes up to a 15-mill limit, prompted by a Deer Valley proposal. Council Member Worel favored a generic policy, Council Member Gerber wanted a policy tied to substantial community need, Council Member Henney questioned the need and the mayor preferred a community reinvestment area. No vote.
Item WS 1 · Presentation
Development bonds and xeriscaping
Discussed
Excavation bonds are set at 125 percent of project value and the street-cut bond is $2,000 held for a year. A 50 percent rebate of the outdoor water impact fee applies to drought-tolerant planting; council discussed a 'Cash for Grass' incentive. No vote.
What residents said
Soils repositoryDrought
Mary Christa Smith praised the Park Avenue walkability project; John Stafsholt asked for a review of Planning Commissioner pay; a resident asked about the city's mask plan.