Council funds $1 million for childcare, approves $16.5 million electric bus purchase and continues Washington School House appeal to July 13
June 15, 2023, 3:00 p.m. · City Council Chambers, 445 Marsac Avenue
On June 15, 2023 the council agreed in a work session to fund childcare at $1 million, one time, and most members supported putting all three recreation projects on a general obligation bond ballot. In the regular meeting it approved a $16.5 million contract for fifteen electric Gillig buses and charging equipment, a $577,282 contract amendment for Rossi Hill roadway work, and the Kimball Arts Festival supplemental plan, all 5-0. It took no action on Deer Valley Development Company's right-of-way vacation after members asked for negotiation, and continued the Washington School House conditional use permit appeal to July 13.
From the approved minutes. Updated October 14, 2026.
Decisions at a glance
Agenda, item by item
Item Work1 · Budget
FY24 fee schedule, tentative budget changes and FY23 budget adjustments; childcare funding
Discussed
Fee updates include a $150 fee in lieu per bike rack U-rack and a 10 percent increase to the water pumping surcharge. Council agreed to fund childcare at $1 million, one time, from $200,000 from the Marsac remodel, $100,000 from the Social Equity fund, $350,000 from the Bollards Project and $350,000 from the Capital Fund balance. Rubell noted sales tax exceeded March projections by over $900,000. An internal committee will scope an ongoing program.
- Budget$1.00 million
Item Work1b · Budget
General obligation bond for recreation facilities
Discussed
Staff said the debt schedule drops significantly in 15 years, so a new bond would not raise property taxes. Toly and Dickey supported putting all three projects (MARC expansion, pickleball facility, outdoor ice) on the ballot; Gerber supported a $30 million bond; Rubell supported leaving the decision to voters but worried a $30 million bond might fail and favored ice and pickleball at $20 million. A supporting resolution will return in July. No vote.
Item Work2 · Budget
FY2023-24 budget policies
Discussed
Cleanup changes to fund balance thresholds and consolidated policies. Rubell was concerned about settlement authority given no internal audit function and asked for periodic reporting; the city attorney proposed a reporting sentence. No vote.
Item Work3 · Parks
Bonanza Flat conservation easement and adaptive management plan
Discussed
Utah Open Lands said the plan must be reviewed at least every five years; challenges include overparking, enforcement and motorized vehicles. Gerber suggested paid parking, shuttles or peak weekend permits; Toly did not want to charge residents; the mayor directed that stakeholder groups not be formed now. No vote.
Item Work4 · Roads and utilities
Microtransit pilot relaunch
Discussed
A longer pilot would run from July 2, 2023 through April 13, 2024 using the High Valley Transit app. Rubell opposed free door-to-door service and wanted an eventual RFP; Gerber supported citywide access but not door-to-door; Toly asked for tracking of hotel guests. No vote.
Item II · Appointment
Public Art Advisory Board appointments
Approved · 5-0
Terri Smith and Kara Beal appointed; Sam Osselaer, Pam Bingham and Lara Carlton reappointed. Terms expire June 30, 2026. Thirteen applications were received.
Item III · Other
Council and staff communications: e-bike policy, fraud risk assessment, Bonanza Park temporary parking
Discussed
The mayor asked for an e-bike policy discussion. Rubell asked for a discussion on an internal audit; council favored one. No vote.
Item VI.1 · Contract
Hidden Peak Electric: bus charger installation at the Transit Bus Barn
Approved · 5-0
Two 150 kW chargers, six power dispensers and one concrete vault at 1053 Iron Horse Drive.
- Contract$178,950 to Hidden Peak Electric Co., Inc.
Item VII.1 · Development
Deer Valley Development Company petition to vacate Deer Valley Drive right-of-way and dedicate Doe Pass Road (Snow Park Village Base Area MPD and subdivision)
No action
The plan includes 2,236 parking stalls, a projected 7 percent trip increase, a transit hub, a gondola to Silver Lake Village, over 200 employee beds and a one-acre park. Opponents included representatives of homeowner associations and the Protect the Loop group; supporters included Ski Utah, the Chamber of Commerce and nearby hotels. Dickey said the plan did not meet good cause on its own and favored negotiation; Toly, Gerber and Doilney agreed, and Rubell asked for a legal opinion on material injury. The mayor summarized that council wants discussions with Deer Valley on traffic and infrastructure beyond the current proposal. The city attorney said the Planning Commission recommended removing council as the appeal authority for master plans; Doilney and Gerber did not want to serve as appeal authority on this application.
Item VII.2 · Roads and utilities
Geneva Rock contract amendment, Rossi Hill roadway improvements
Approved · 5-0
The $250,000 contingency was exceeded because of relocated waterlines, a moved stormwater drain, weather and soil stabilization; the engineer said the project remains under estimated budget. Rubell asked for a table of construction projects with schedules and amendments.
- Change order$577,282 to Geneva Rock
Item VII.3 · Other
Level Five special event permit: Park City Kimball Arts Festival supplemental plan
Approved · 5-0
Includes Richardson Flat transit, an expanded Local's Night, a bike valet and a car sponsor. The city fee estimate is about $172,000, with amounts above that paid by the organizer. Rubell objected to car sponsorship with ads on vehicles given the city subsidy and sign ordinances.
Item VIII.1 · Development
Appeal of Planning Commission denial: Washington School House conditional use permit for a minor hotel, 543 Park Avenue
Continued · 5-0
The request would raise guest capacity from 30 to 60, allow small private gatherings and non-guest dining and reduce parking by one space. The Planning Commission denied it on June 8, 2022. The appellant's attorney argued the use is allowed; a representative of 28 neighbors and others opposed it. Gerber asked for more information on temporary parking permits; Rubell preferred remand to the Planning Commission. No conflicts were disclosed.
Item VIII.2 · Subdivision
Ordinance 2023-28: 1120 Empire Avenue plat amendment
Approved · 5-0
Removes an interior lot line and a side lot line; the duplex is a nonconforming use. Future development must provide four off-street parking spaces.
Item VIII.3 · Subdivision
North Norfolk plat amendment, 1325 Empire Avenue and parcel SA-200
Continued · 5-0
Continued at the Planning Commission's request.
Item VIII.4 · Subdivision
Ordinance 2023-29: Eagle Way Second Amended plat, 1460 Eagle Way
Approved · 5-0
Combines the lot with the lot behind it; the Estates parcel has access by easement and will need a sensitive lands analysis for future development.
Item VIII.5 · City code
Ordinance 2023-30: Land Management Code definitions
Approved · 5-0
Aligns city code with state code changes.
Item VIII.6 · Contract
Gillig electric bus contract
Approved · 5-0
Fifteen 2023 electric buses, four 150 kW depot chargers, twelve power dispensers and one 300 kW overhead charger. The city's share is $2.9 million, with High Valley Transit helping fund it. Rubell asked about a 60 percent inflationary increase; the transit manager said Park City chose more expensive options than the transit district.
- Purchase$16.5 million to Gillig
What residents said
Deer Valley trafficChildcareBollards on Upper Main Street
Speakers urged approval of the arts district, raised bollard design and security concerns on Upper Main Street, thanked the mayor for Planning Commission service, said daycare costs were doubling, and urged a covered outdoor ice rink funded by a bond.