Council approves nonprofit funding recommendations, pulls PC Tots for review; Deer Valley district continued
March 13, 2025, 2:02 p.m.
The council approved FY25 nonprofit funding recommendations 5-0 except PC Tots, which will be reviewed, and continued Deer Valley's request for public infrastructure districts. It gave direction to pursue an enhanced Snow Creek tunnel with an interim signal, and several members criticized a High Valley Transit editorial about SR-224 bus rapid transit.
From the approved minutes. Updated October 14, 2026.
Decisions at a glance
| Item | Result |
|---|---|
| Planning Commission applicant interviews (work session) | Discussed |
| Consent: ABB pantograph charging system for electric buses | Approved · 5-0 |
| FY25 public service contract funding recommendations | Approved with conditions · 5-0 |
| Snow Creek pedestrian crossing alternatives | Discussed |
| Ranked choice voting for the 2025 municipal election | Discussed |
| Deer Valley Snow Park public infrastructure districts 1-3 (Resolution 01-2025) | Continued · 5-0 |
Agenda, item by item
Appointment
Planning Commission applicant interviews (work session)
Discussed
The mayor and council interviewed six applicants for the Planning Commission; remaining applicants were to be interviewed March 27. No vote.
Item V.1 · Contract
Consent: ABB pantograph charging system for electric buses
Approved · 5-0
Approved an agreement with Cache Valley Electric Co. for an ABB pantograph overhead charging system for battery-electric buses at Shortline Road.
- Contract$309,184 to Cache Valley Electric Co.
Item VI.1 · Budget
FY25 public service contract funding recommendations
Approved with conditions · 5-0
The council approved the Nonprofit Services Advisory Committee recommendations except PC Tots, which the committee will review. Of $956,000 in requests, recommendations were $393,000 in already-awarded DEI contracts and $245,500 in FY25 public service contracts, with $552,500 a year in public service contracts and $86,000 a year in emergent needs grants in FY26-27 and a $50,000 maximum grant. Tier 1 FY25 amounts included Park City Education Foundation $47,250, PC Tots $37,250, Peace House $27,250, Christian Center food pantry $22,250 and Wasatch Immigration Project $22,250. Amendments by Council Member Rubell ended funding for seniors in FY27 and limited the $86,000 emergency pool to arts requests. Council Member Rubell wanted seniors funded through the city budget and cuts to PC Tots; Council Member Dickey called arts a miss in the process; Council Member Parigian wanted every applicant to receive something. Eight speakers represented nonprofits and the school district adult education program.
- Budget$956,000
- Budget$245,500
- Budget$393,000
- Budget$552,500
- Budget$86,000
Item VI.2 · Roads and utilities
Snow Creek pedestrian crossing alternatives
Discussed
Engineering staff presented a HAWK signal ($500,000 to $800,000, possible by 2026), a tunnel (about $18.4 million for 2026 construction; delay could forfeit $4.5 million in grant funds) and enhanced tunnel entrances (10 to 20% more). Council Members Ciraco, Rubell and Parigian supported the enhanced tunnel with a HAWK as an interim measure; Dickey opposed an at-grade crossing; Toly was concerned about cost. The mayor said the majority directed staff to pursue the enhanced tunnel and other safety improvements, with staff returning in about a month. Speakers urged a tunnel and opposed the HAWK. No vote.
- Budget$18.4 million
- Grant$4.50 million
Item VII.1 · Other
Ranked choice voting for the 2025 municipal election
Discussed
Council Members Dickey, Toly, Rubell and Ciraco supported ranked choice voting and Parigian had no opinion. The recorder will present a resolution to affirm participation in the pilot before May 1. One speaker supported it and one opposed it, citing cost and transparency. No vote.
Item VII.2 · Presentation
2025 legislative session update
Discussed
Staff discussed bills including county redistricting, wildland fees, municipal election amendments and parking requirements. No vote.
Item VII.3 · Taxes and fees
Deer Valley Snow Park public infrastructure districts 1-3 (Resolution 01-2025)
Continued · 5-0
Deer Valley asked for a continuance and the council continued the resolution to a date uncertain.
What residents said
Snow Creek crossing safetyDeer Valley districtsNonprofit funding gaps
Written comment opposed Deer Valley's infrastructure districts; eight speakers on nonprofit funding; three on the Snow Creek crossing.