Council approves Iron Mountain open space donation and $60,000 Daly West sculpture, continues Deer Valley right-of-way petition to September 28
August 29, 2023, 2:00 p.m. · City Council Chambers, 445 Marsac Avenue
On August 29, 2023 the council accepted a 218-acre Iron Mountain conservation easement donation and approved a sculpture of the Daly West headframe for up to $60,000, both 5-0. It continued Deer Valley Development Company's right-of-way vacation petition and the Sommet Blanc plat extension, and approved consent agreements for transit vehicle wraps and Main Street communications services 4-0 with Council Member Jeremy Rubell excused. A work session reviewed engagement results for the Bonanza Park Small Area Plan, and staff presented an e-bike policy update that led to direction for a survey and a spring pilot.
From the approved minutes. Updated October 14, 2026.
Decisions at a glance
Agenda, item by item
Item Closed · Other
Motion to close the meeting for advice of counsel and property
Approved · 3-0
Closed session ran from 2:02 to 3:00 p.m. Dickey and Rubell had not yet arrived and are not recorded as voting.
Item Work · General plan
Bonanza Park Small Area Plan and five-acre site feasibility study: phase one engagement results
Discussed
Engagement included three community meetings, 11 stakeholder roundtables and two online surveys. The five-acre site survey drew 826 responses, with 45 percent supporting an arts and culture district. Residents were comfortable with three to five stories. Rubell pressed for a clear yes or no on arts and culture and said 57 arts-related responses out of about 700 were not significant; Doilney said arts proponents deserve a dedicated area. No clear direction was given and no vote was taken.
Item III · Presentation
Presentation: Deer Valley Resort expansion
Discussed
Deer Valley described expanding terrain, a new portal and village, and transforming the Snow Park base. No action.
Item V · Contract
Consent: transit vehicle wraps and Main Street communications and waste management
Approved · 4-0
A three-year agreement with Turbo Images Corp. for removing, printing and installing wraps on Park City Transit vehicles, and an agreement with the Historic Park City Alliance for centralized communication and waste management in the Main Street Business District.
- Contract$397,800 to Turbo Images Corp.
- Contract$80,000 to Historic Park City Alliance
Item VI.1 · Public safety
Basic 911 services interlocal agreement
Discussed
Under the plan, Summit County would fund an ambulance for each of North Summit, South Summit and Park City, with $1 million for an ambulance from its general fund and $1.2 million to the Park City Fire District for paramedic services; the county manager said the city would see no financial change. The new system begins January 1, 2024. Discussion only.
- Payment$1.20 million to Park City Fire District
Item VI.2 · Subdivision
Ordinance 2023-41: extension of the Sommet Blanc condominium plat approval, 9300 Marsac Avenue
Continued · 5-0
Extends the September 1, 2022 approval (Ordinance 2022-33); the applicant missed the noticing deadline. Continued to September 14.
Item VI.3 · City code
Electric-assisted bicycle (e-bike) policy update
Discussed
Staff recommended amending the ordinance, a joint community survey with Snyderville Basin Recreation, helmet education and data collection. Council direction: support a community survey, staff to return on a youth education requirement, helmet requirements and a Rail Trail speed limit, and a spring pilot. Dickey supported a 15 mph trail limit; Rubell opposed an anti-e-bike stance. No vote.
Item VII.1 · Parks
Iron Mountain open space donation
Approved · 5-0
A conservation easement covering 218 acres donated through Summit Land Conservancy and Iron Mountain Associates; neighbors raised funds for stewardship costs.
Item VII.2 · Parks
Daly West headframe sculpture acquisition
Approved · 5-0
A double life-size, climbable sculpture behind Bonanza Drive by So Metal Studios, LLC. Rubell asked for a safety analysis; Doilney was hesitant because children climb on things; Toly suggested a climb-at-your-own-risk sign.
- Purchase$60,000 to So Metal Studios, LLC
Item VII.3 · Development
Deer Valley Development Company petition: right-of-way vacation and Doe Pass Road dedication (Snow Park Village Base Area MPD and subdivision)
Continued · 5-0
The mayor reported no progress yet, though both sides are negotiating in good faith. Speakers asked for a new traffic study, supported the Protect the Loop alternative or supported the expansion. Continued to September 28.
What residents said
Deer Valley Drive trafficE-bike safetyBonanza Park arts district
One speaker asked for a joint meeting of the Bonanza Park and five-acre site committees; another suggested vegetation between retaining walls on Upper Main Street.