Park City Council approves $127,136 in historic grants, SR 224 bus rapid transit route and Club Lespri plat
November 18, 2021, 3:45 p.m. · City Council Chambers, 445 Marsac Avenue
With Council Member Tim Henney excused, the council voted 4-0 to approve 21 historic district grants using the full $127,136 annual pool, adopt the State Route 224 bus rapid transit preferred alternative ending at the Old Town Transit Center, and a Republic Services trash agreement. Mayor Andy Beerman disclosed a business relationship with Club Lespri.
From the approved minutes. Updated October 14, 2026.
Decisions at a glance
| Item | Result |
|---|---|
| Historic District Grant Program competitive grants | Approved · 4-0 |
| SR 224 bus rapid transit locally preferred alternative | Approved · 4-0 |
| Republic Services trash and recycling agreement for the Main Street business improvement district | Approved · 4-0 |
| Treasure Hill conservation easement holder | Approved · 4-0 |
| Club Lespri first amended plat, 1765 Sidewinder Drive (Ordinance 2021-47) | Approved · 4-0 |
| 402 Park Avenue plat amendment (Ordinance 2021-45) | Approved · 4-0 |
| Affordable housing goals update and 2021 moderate income housing report | Approved · 4-0 |
| Winter two-way travel on Upper Park Avenue | Continued · 4-0 |
| Small Business Saturday (Resolution 28-2021) | Approved · 4-0 |
| Pickleball court use and future facilities | Discussed |
Agenda, item by item
Item VI.2 · Parks
Historic District Grant Program competitive grants
Approved · 4-0
The council approved 21 of 22 applications for the annual $127,136 pool. Funds are released 50/50 with an inspection to verify the work.
- Grant$127,136
Item VI.5 · Roads and utilities
SR 224 bus rapid transit locally preferred alternative
Approved · 4-0
The council adopted the preferred alternative with its terminus at the Old Town Transit Center, as federal funding requires.
Item V.1 · Contract
Republic Services trash and recycling agreement for the Main Street business improvement district
Approved · 4-0
The council authorized the agreement; the cost is expected to rise about 10 percent, and the Historic Park City Alliance supported it.
Item V.2 · Parks
Treasure Hill conservation easement holder
Approved · 4-0
The council authorized selecting Summit Land Conservancy as holder of the Treasure Hill Conservation Easement, subject to final contract and price negotiation. The city bought the property in 2019.
Item VI.6 · Subdivision
Club Lespri first amended plat, 1765 Sidewinder Drive (Ordinance 2021-47)
Approved · 4-0
The council approved combining six second-floor residential units into one, reducing required parking from six spaces to two. Mayor Andy Beerman disclosed a business relationship with Club Lespri and presided over the item.
Item VI.3 · Subdivision
402 Park Avenue plat amendment (Ordinance 2021-45)
Approved · 4-0
The council approved removing an interior lot line to allow garage remodeling at the historic Community Church; the Planning Commission voted unanimously for approval Oct. 13.
Item VI.4 · Other
Affordable housing goals update and 2021 moderate income housing report
Approved · 4-0
The council approved the report, which cites pre-development at 1875 Homestake (up to 100 rental units at 60 percent AMI) and housing mitigation plans for 92.7 units. Council asked for future discussion of sustainable funding and a possible Housing Authority.
Item VI.1 · Roads and utilities
Winter two-way travel on Upper Park Avenue
Continued · 4-0
The council continued the neighborhood traffic management request to consider opening 4th and 5th streets and expand outreach. A survey of 70 responses found 54 percent favored testing two-way travel.
Item IV.1 · Other
Small Business Saturday (Resolution 28-2021)
Approved · 4-0
The council proclaimed Nov. 27, 2021 Small Business Saturday.
Item WS 1 · Presentation
Sundance transportation plan
Discussed
Staff presented one-way traffic options for the 2022 festival. The Historic Park City Alliance and Sundance preferred a five-day plan; council favored the 10-day plan and authorized staff to revert to the usual pattern as needed.
Item WS 2 · Presentation
Affordable housing update
Discussed
Staff reported on a request for qualifications and developer negotiation for the Homestake lot, a state-required needs assessment, Stein Eriksen's interest in employee housing at Mine Bench and a feasibility study for the former Peace House property. No vote.
Item WS 3 · Parks
Pickleball court use and future facilities
Discussed
Recreation staff reported 20 pickleball courts in the district and recommended a needs assessment; council supported finding new facilities, possibly temporary or indoor, and public-private partnerships.
What residents said
Traffic on Park AvenuePickleball accessEmployee housing
Speakers supported high-density rentals, suggested Bonanza Park for affordable housing and raised traffic concerns; Stein Eriksen Lodge said it needs at least 200 beds a year and wants a public-private partnership at Mine Bench.