Council backs 50-foot golf net for Thaynes pathway and Richardson Flat gondola study
June 26, 2025, 2:32 p.m.
The council unanimously approved a Thaynes pathway golf net up to 50 feet and a consent agenda including a $341,739 stadium lighting contract. In work sessions it gave direction to study an aerial transit route from Richardson Flat to Snow Park and heard options for assisting affordable-housing HOAs. Residents of Snow Creek Cottages and Park City Heights spoke on HOA repairs and Clark Ranch access.
From the approved minutes. Updated October 14, 2026.
Decisions at a glance
| Item | Result |
|---|---|
| HOA financial assistance (work session) | Discussed |
| Aerial transit discussion (work session) | Discussed |
| Recreation Advisory Board appointments | Approved · 5-0 |
| Consent: emergency plan, stadium field lights, sewer easement, recreation interlocal | Approved · 5-0 |
| Thaynes Pathway phase 1 golf net height | Approved · 5-0 |
| Joint work session with Planning Commission on the 2025 General Plan | Discussed |
Agenda, item by item
Item W1 · Development
HOA financial assistance (work session)
Discussed
Housing staff discussed a pilot loan or grant program for capital maintenance at affordable-housing HOAs: loans of 5 to 10 years at 2% from a $350,000 pool held by a lending partner. One HOA has about $100,000 in repairs. Council Member Ciraco supported a loan pilot limited to 100% affordable developments; Council Member Dickey opposed a loan program but supported a one-time, case-specific grant for Snow Creek; Council Member Rubell supported making Snow Creek whole and interest-bearing loans for others; Council Member Parigian did not want to lend to fund substandard construction. No vote.
- Budget$350,000
Item W2 · Roads and utilities
Aerial transit discussion (work session)
Discussed
Staff reviewed six aerial transit alignments (Brew Pub/Sandridge, China Bridge, Bob Wells Plaza/North Marsac, North Marsac lot, Flagpole lot, Richardson Flat) and gondola, tri-cable and Swyft Cities options, and proposed hiring a consultant. China Bridge needs about $5 million in repairs through 2028 and replacement would cost about $20 million per section. The mayor summarized unanimous support to pursue a Richardson Flat to Snow Park route and direction to study Richardson Flat, Town Lift and China Bridge. Council Member Parigian opposed Main Street options; Council Member Toly questioned who would pay for a Richardson Flat landing that mainly benefits Deer Valley. No formal vote.
Item W3 · Presentation
Winter 2024-25 transportation report
Discussed
Systemwide transit ridership rose 10% and Richardson Flat peak-day ridership 52%. Paid parking revenue was $1,095,570, down 7.4% from $1,182,692. Council Member Ciraco said more than $100,000 was spent on direct Richardson Flat to Deer Valley service and suggested redirecting it.
Item II.1 · Appointment
Recreation Advisory Board appointments
Approved · 5-0
The council appointed David Kleinman and reappointed Julian Coffman for terms ending June 2028.
Item VI · Contract
Consent: emergency plan, stadium field lights, sewer easement, recreation interlocal
Approved · 5-0
Approved Resolution 14-2025 adopting the Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan, a contract with Musco Sports Lighting LLC for field lights at the Sports Complex Stadium Field (up to $341,739), a realigned sanitary sewer easement to the Snyderville Basin Water Reclamation District for the community center, and a date-alignment amendment to the joint recreation facilities interlocal agreement.
- Contract$341,739 to Musco Sports Lighting LLC
Item VII.1 · Roads and utilities
Thaynes Pathway phase 1 golf net height
Approved · 5-0
The council authorized an amendment with Geneva Rock Products for a golf net up to 50 feet, blending with natural grade, and a staff report on support structure impacts. Options were 25 feet at $238,227, 50 feet at $411,461 (recommended, no added funding) and 75 feet at $719,202 (needing $192,202 more). Four neighbors reported golf balls hitting homes and supported a tall net.
- Change order$411,461 to Geneva Rock Products
Item VIII.1 · General plan
Joint work session with Planning Commission on the 2025 General Plan
Discussed
Consultants presented five themes: transportation (highest priority), community character, moderate housing, water and open space, and sustainability. Council members asked for a shorter, more actionable plan with detail in appendices; Council Member Dickey liked the mission statements. Next steps are a Historic Preservation Board hearing June 30, a Planning Commission hearing, and council adoption. No action.
What residents said
Snow Creek HOA repairsClark Ranch access and trafficRail Trail useGolf balls hitting homes
Five Snow Creek residents asked for help with building repairs; Park City Heights residents raised traffic and access concerns on Clark Ranch; Douglas Duditch objected to transit on the Rail Trail.