Park City Council retreat day two covers budget, Arts and Culture District and event fee waivers
February 10, 2022 · City Council Chambers, 445 Marsac Avenue
On the second day of its retreat, council discussed budget opportunities, the Arts and Culture District (a $65 million project with about $3.5 million spent), event caps and fee waivers, and sustainability. Council directed that event fee waivers be eliminated by 2024. No formal votes were recorded.
From the approved minutes. Updated October 14, 2026.
Decisions at a glance
| Item | Result |
|---|---|
| Budget and financial opportunities | Discussed |
| Arts and Culture District | Discussed |
| Special events | Discussed |
Agenda, item by item
Item III.1 · Budget
Budget and financial opportunities
Discussed
Staff said the budget process starts with a tentative budget in May and a final budget at the end of June. Budget staff estimated second homeowners pay 70 percent of property tax revenue, and prior councils set a 65 percent debt service revenue cap. No vote.
Item III.2 · Development
Arts and Culture District
Discussed
Council wanted further work sessions. The May 2021 final design carries a $65 million cost including 60 housing units, with about $3.5 million spent so far on design, demolition and site work. No vote.
- Budget$3.50 million
Item III.3 · Other
Special events
Discussed
Council Member Ryan Dickey was named primary events liaison and Council Member Jeremy Rubell secondary by agreement. Caps are 17 Level Three, 10 Level Four and 10 Level Five events a year; council directed that fee waivers across eight city services be eliminated by 2024.
Item V · Presentation
Topical updates and social equity exercise
Discussed
Staff updated council on trails and open space, strategic communications and public utilities and sustainability, including an 11 percent drop in residential water use during the 2021 drought. No vote.
What residents said
HousingTraffic
John Greenfield spoke on housing, traffic and microtransit; the Recycle Utah director thanked council.