Council approves Rocky Mountain Power franchise, wildlife and mining-history art, and new rules of order; discusses FY24 taxes and bus rapid transit
January 12, 2023, 3:00 p.m. · City Council Chambers, 445 Marsac Avenue
On January 12, 2023 the council approved, 5-0, a new electric franchise ordinance with Rocky Mountain Power, a regional planning agreement, two public art items and revised council rules of order. In a work session members said they were not interested in a property tax increase (Doilney was open to one) and discussed opening the Additional Resort Sales Tax fund to other uses.
From the approved minutes. Updated October 14, 2026.
Decisions at a glance
| Item | Result |
|---|---|
| FY24 budget discussion: funds and taxes | Discussed |
| Bus rapid transit update (High Valley Transit) | Discussed |
| Brightly facility condition assessment for ice arena | Approved · 5-0 |
| Consent: Sundance licenses, EFG Consulting addendum and 528 Main Street sublease | Approved · 5-0 |
| Wasatch Back Rural Planning Organization interlocal agreement | Approved · 5-0 |
| Ordinance 2023-02: Rocky Mountain Power electric utility franchise | Approved · 5-0 |
| Public art donation: 'Our Elk Herd' | Approved · 5-0 |
| Daly West Headframe steel donation and sculpture commission | Approved · 5-0 |
| Resolution 01-2023: council rules of order and procedure | Approved · 5-0 |
| Construction mitigation plans | Discussed |
Agenda, item by item
Item Work 1 · Budget
FY24 budget discussion: funds and taxes
Discussed
The housing fund balance is $25,456,539 and staff proposed four allocation categories; the Lite Deed program would be depleted. Consensus was to open the Additional Resort Sales Tax fund to other uses and to set aside Transient Room Tax funds for now. Worel, Rubell, Dickey and Toly were not interested in a property tax increase and Doilney was open to it. Staff cited $50 to $75 million of bonding capacity under the 65 percent debt cap; Rubell would not bond without a defined purpose. No decisions.
- Budget$25.5 million
Item Work 2 · Roads and utilities
Bus rapid transit update (High Valley Transit)
Discussed
The project costs $62 million, with $55.5 million in grants received, and will end at the Old Town Transit Center. Rubell asked about historic structures, right-of-way and snow storage.
- Grant$55.5 million
Item IV.1 · Contract
Brightly facility condition assessment for ice arena
Approved · 5-0
One-year agreement for a facility condition assessment and asset management software.
- Contract$40,334 to Brightly
Item IV.2-5 · Contract
Consent: Sundance licenses, EFG Consulting addendum and 528 Main Street sublease
Approved · 5-0
Approved Sundance convention sales and alcohol licenses, a first addendum with EFG Consulting for the business license fee study, and an amendment allowing the Park City Historical Society to sub-lease city property at 528 Main Street to Lyft during Sundance.
- Change order$34,850 to EFG Consulting
Item V.1 · Other
Wasatch Back Rural Planning Organization interlocal agreement
Approved · 5-0
Park City's share is $2,018 through Mountainland Association of Governments dues; Summit County pays $10,000. Rubell asked for a review of regional organizations for overlap.
- Fee$2,018 to Mountainland Association of Governments
Item V.2 · Contract
Ordinance 2023-02: Rocky Mountain Power electric utility franchise
Approved · 5-0
Five-year term with three two-year renewals, replacing an agreement dating from 1972. Rubell asked about permitting after emergency repairs, the city's franchise fee share and undergrounding, and requested a budget discussion on the fee.
Item V.3 · Parks
Public art donation: 'Our Elk Herd'
Approved · 5-0
A donated sculpture for McPolin Barn; Save People Save Wildlife pledged up to $800 for installation and the Public Art Advisory Board unanimously recommended it.
- Grant$800 to Save People Save Wildlife
Item V.4 · Parks
Daly West Headframe steel donation and sculpture commission
Approved · 5-0
2.5 tons of donated steel would become a sculpture estimated at $60,000 from the Public Art Fund, proposed for the Prospector Rail Trail with Summit Land Conservancy approval.
- Budget$60,000
Item V.5 · City code
Resolution 01-2023: council rules of order and procedure
Approved · 5-0
Reflects hybrid meetings, allows a mayor-imposed time limit for comment (typically three minutes) and adds instructional videos. Rubell and Doilney supported asking commenters for their zip code, while Dickey, Toly and Gerber wanted business owners and workers heard; consensus was to gather more information.
Item VI.1 · City code
Construction mitigation plans
Discussed
Building staff proposed reduced work hours, no street parking in Old Town, truck routes, flaggers and holiday restrictions with higher fees. The current civil fee is $100 per violation per day against $100 to $750 in neighboring jurisdictions. Staff will bring back an ordinance.
What residents said
Construction impacts in Old TownProperty tax increase
One resident favored higher construction fines, contractor ratings and posted permits. Another supported the art donations.