Council sets transportation and housing as critical priorities at retreat and approves $389,100 Bonanza Park study contract
March 2, 2023, 9:00 a.m. · Park City Library Community Room, 1255 Park Avenue
At a strategic planning retreat on March 2, 2023 the council approved a contract with MKSK of up to $389,100 for a feasibility study of community property at Bonanza and Kearns and a Bonanza/Snow Creek small area plan; the vote was 4-0 with Council Member Jeremy Rubell excused at the time. By consensus members named transportation and housing as critical priorities and discussed a Gordo park-and-ride and a fund for an SR 248 parking solution.
From the approved minutes. Updated October 14, 2026.
Decisions at a glance
| Item | Result |
|---|---|
| MKSK consultant contract for Bonanza Park feasibility study and small area plan | Approved · 4-0 |
| Critical community priorities | Discussed |
| Transportation strategy and planning | Discussed |
Agenda, item by item
Item III.1 · General plan
MKSK consultant contract for Bonanza Park feasibility study and small area plan
Approved · 4-0
Authorizes the city manager to contract for a feasibility study of the community property at Bonanza and Kearns and a small area plan for the Bonanza/Snow Creek neighborhood. Speakers urged both approval and a pause; an arts representative said moving the Kimball Art Center back to Main Street was not the best option.
- Contract$389,100 to MKSK
Item IV · Presentation
National Community Survey results
Discussed
The survey drew 972 responses. Ninety percent rated Park City excellent or good as a place to live; affordability, transportation and community design scored weaker, and community design scored lower than in 2017. Rubell said distrust of local government was his main concern and cited a 10 to 20 percent drop in speeds after speed limit reductions.
Item V-VI · Other
Critical community priorities
Discussed
Members offered differing priority lists, including affordability, transportation, arts and culture, recreation and community design. By consensus transportation and housing became the critical priorities, with community design, livability and affordability, equity and environmental leadership as lenses. Rubell and Dickey wanted housing to focus on the city workforce; Doilney said workforce housing alone does not build community. No consensus on childcare as a priority. No formal vote.
Item VII · Roads and utilities
Transportation strategy and planning
Discussed
Staff recommended Silver bus route service seven days a week at 40-minute frequency through November, which Toly, Gerber and Doilney supported, while Rubell wanted consistent hours. Microtransit now runs citywide through April 16. On a Gordo park-and-ride that could hold about 700 stalls, Doilney, Rubell and Toly supported it with resort partnership, Gerber called it a good investment but not a full solution, and Dickey said it helps only if resort parking is reduced and transit increased. Council agreed to set up a fund for an SR 248 parking solution.
What residents said
Arts and culture districtChildcare shortageAffordable housing
Ten speakers addressed arts and culture investment, a Bonanza Park district, childcare waitlists, J1 workers and housing. One speaker asked council to pause the feasibility study and put the arts question on the ballot.