Council approves Clark Ranch road design 3-2, $17.4 million community center price, Brinshore negotiation agreement
July 10, 2025, 3:30 p.m.
The council voted 3-2 for a not-to-exceed $725,000 WSP contract to design the Clark Ranch access road, approved a $17,380,743 guaranteed maximum price for the community center, and an exclusive negotiation agreement with Brinshore for the Bonanza 5-acre site with a $75,000 termination fee. It continued the Bonanza Park mixed-use rezoning to August 26. The Park City Film lease amendment passed 4-1.
From the approved minutes. Updated October 14, 2026.
Decisions at a glance
| Item | Result |
|---|---|
| Senior center (Mawhinney lot) update | Discussed |
| Re-create 248 transit study update | Discussed |
| Approve June 12 and 26 minutes | Approved · 5-0 |
| Consent: China Bridge garage maintenance, bus stop design, Holladay admission, ice arena roof | Approved · 5-0 |
| Methods Engineering construction inspection services | Approved · 5-0 |
| Brinshore exclusive negotiation agreement for the Bonanza 5-acre site | Approved with conditions · 5-0 |
| Stormwater discharges (Ordinance 2025-16) | Approved · 5-0 |
| City engineer authority over encroachments (Ordinance 2025-17) | Approved with conditions · 5-0 |
| Park City Film lease amendment | Approved · 4-1 |
| Kimley-Horn Main Street feasibility study | Approved · 5-0 |
| WSP agreement for Clark Ranch access road design | Approved · 3-2 |
| Clark Ranch application to the Planning Commission | Discussed |
| Community center construction manager guaranteed maximum price | Approved · 5-0 |
| Bonanza Park mixed-use district rezoning, about 70 acres (Ordinance 2025-18) | Continued · 5-0 |
Agenda, item by item
Item WS 1 · Development
Senior center (Mawhinney lot) update
Discussed
Staff discussed the request for statement of qualifications, sustainability standards and selection committee. Council Member Rubell wanted looser program language, preserved green space and siting on existing asphalt; Council Members Toly and Ciraco did not want delays; Council Member Parigian opposed losing any parking. No vote.
Item WS 4 · Roads and utilities
Re-create 248 transit study update
Discussed
Staff said flex lanes for cars were eliminated in early screening but remain an option for transit; findings return August 14. Rubell wanted flex lanes still considered; Toly requested a community meeting with the Prospector community. No vote.
Item WS 5 · Presentation
2025 National Community Survey
Discussed
A majority wanted the survey vendor to present and to review General Plan action steps. No vote.
Item IV · Other
Approve June 12 and 26 minutes
Approved · 5-0
Minutes were approved.
Item V · Contract
Consent: China Bridge garage maintenance, bus stop design, Holladay admission, ice arena roof
Approved · 5-0
Approved a contract with Commercial Restoration Services for China Bridge garage maintenance and construction (up to $2,000,000), an amendment with MODSTREET for bus stop design and fabrication (up to $1,424,765; total up to $1,896,115), Resolution 15-2025 admitting Holladay to the Central Wasatch Commission, and a Calvin L. Wadsworth Construction contract to replace the Ice Arena roof (up to $522,741.13).
- Contract$2.00 million to Commercial Restoration Services
- Change order$1.42 million to MODSTREET
- Contract$522,741 to Calvin L. Wadsworth Construction Company
Item V.3 · Contract
Methods Engineering construction inspection services
Approved · 5-0
The council approved a three-year contract for construction inspection of unscheduled development projects at up to $600,000 (the staff report said $500,000; the city attorney gave $600,000). Staff said developers pay the cost.
- Contract$600,000 to Methods Engineering
Item V.5 · Development
Brinshore exclusive negotiation agreement for the Bonanza 5-acre site
Approved with conditions · 5-0
The council approved an exclusive negotiation agreement with Brinshore as amended: the city may terminate at any time, with a $75,000 termination fee to the developer, and the word "permanent" is struck from ground lease language. Design work has not started.
- Fee$75,000 to Brinshore
Item VII.1 · City code
Stormwater discharges (Ordinance 2025-16)
Approved · 5-0
The council aligned Title 13-4 with state law SB220, covering definitions, re-review timing and inspection procedures and restoring administrative fines.
Item VII.2 · City code
City engineer authority over encroachments (Ordinance 2025-17)
Approved with conditions · 5-0
The council approved the amendment formalizing the city engineer's historic practice, defining minor encroachments as radiant heating, mailboxes, landscaping, driveways and sidewalks and excluding driveway support structures. Council Member Ciraco asked for a separate amendment on retaining walls over four feet, to go to council.
Item VII.3 · Contract
Park City Film lease amendment
Approved · 4-1
The council approved an amendment raising the film seating cap to 200, extending the season to 200 showings and giving exclusive access to the kitchen pantry, with no rent increase and the city covering janitorial fees. A first approval motion was withdrawn after council asked for flex dates and a prioritization process. Council Member Rubell raised conflicts with other users and the city's $1 million investment. Seven speakers supported the expansion.
Item VII.4 · Contract
Kimley-Horn Main Street feasibility study
Approved · 5-0
The council approved an agreement with Kimley-Horn for a 10% concept design for a one-way pedestrian-oriented Main Street with a bi-directional trolley lane, reduced on-street parking, Heber Avenue intersection improvements and a roundabout at the south end. Council Member Rubell wanted the Flagpole lot excluded; Council Member Dickey questioned the process without an area plan.
- Contract$275,000 to Kimley-Horn & Associates
Item VII.5 · Roads and utilities
WSP agreement for Clark Ranch access road design
Approved · 3-2
The council approved design of a roundabout-based frontage road separated from Park City Heights, not to exceed $725,000, up from an early estimate of $150,000 because of UDOT coordination and environmental work. An alternative connection east of US-40 would cost $30 million to $45 million. Council Members Ciraco and Rubell voted no, citing roughly $100,000 per unit in subsidy and a wish to study alternatives; Council Members Toly, Dickey and Parigian supported moving forward. Residents asked for delay or a benefits analysis of the east side.
- Contract$725,000 to WSP
Item VII.5b · Zoning
Clark Ranch application to the Planning Commission
Discussed
Staff proposed a concurrent Planning Commission and council process to rezone 10 acres, amend the subdivision and start the master planned development process. Council Members Rubell and Ciraco opposed; Council Member Parigian did not want to stop the project. The mayor summarized majority support. No formal vote.
Item VI.1 · Contract
Community center construction manager guaranteed maximum price
Approved · 5-0
The council approved a guaranteed maximum price of $17,380,743 with Okland Construction Company Inc. and waived $289,894.97 in building permit and impact fees. Council Member Rubell raised tariff language; the city attorney said it is common and would come back through change orders.
- Contract$17.4 million to Okland Construction Company Inc.
- Fee$289,895
Item VI.2 · Zoning
Bonanza Park mixed-use district rezoning, about 70 acres (Ordinance 2025-18)
Continued · 5-0
Planning staff proposed rezoning about 70 acres from General Commercial and Light Industrial to a new Bonanza Park Mixed-Use District (new LMC chapter 15-2.27), updating the frontage protection zone and allowing affordable master planned developments. Eleven speakers included property owners seeking incentives rather than mandates on parking and rebuilding, requests to protect existing tenants and short-term rental rights, and a request to continue the item. The minutes record no council comments. The council continued the item to August 26.
- Area: about 70 acres
- Current zone: General Commercial and Light Industrial
What residents said
Clark Ranch rezoning and trafficSenior center green spaceRail Trail transitBonanza Park mandates
Residents spoke on the senior center, Clark Ranch rezoning and access, Rail Trail transit options, and seven supported the Park City Film expansion; eleven spoke on the Bonanza Park rezoning.