Council names Parigian mayor pro tem and adopts Arts and Culture Master Plan; Re-Create 248 bus lane favored
January 8, 2026, 2:45 p.m.
In the first meeting of the new term the council named Ed Parigian mayor pro tem and adopted the Arts and Culture Master Plan, both 4-0. In a work session, staff recommended side-running bus lanes for the Re-Create 248 study at conceptual costs of $175 million to $327 million; no vote was taken. It also reviewed Bonanza Flat paid parking results.
From the approved minutes. Updated October 14, 2026.
Decisions at a glance
| Item | Result |
|---|---|
| Closed session: property | No action · 3-0 |
| Water Service District: lease of surplus water to Weber Basin | Approved · 4-0 |
| Re-Create 248 transit study, Level 2 screening (work session) | Discussed |
| Bonanza Flat adaptive management plan review (work session) | Discussed |
| Mayor pro tem appointment | Approved · 4-0 |
| Approve December 11 and 18 minutes | Approved · 4-0 |
| Consent: Sundance licenses and public art plan | Approved · 4-0 |
| 2026 council meeting schedule (Ordinance 2026-01) | Approved · 4-0 |
| Park City and Summit County Arts and Culture Master Plan (Resolution 01-2026) | Approved · 4-0 |
| Housing Authority: 2026 meeting date and officers (Resolution HA 01-2026) | Approved · 4-0 |
| Redevelopment Agency: 2026 meeting date and officers (Resolution RDA 01-2026) | Approved · 4-0 |
Agenda, item by item
Item CS · Other
Closed session: property
No action · 3-0
The council closed the meeting 3-0 (Council Member Ciraco excused until 3:01 p.m.) and adjourned 4-0.
Item WSD · Contract
Water Service District: lease of surplus water to Weber Basin
Approved · 4-0
Authorized the mayor to sign a memorandum of agreement to continue leasing surplus water to Weber Basin under the Western Summit County Project master agreement.
Item WS1 · Roads and utilities
Re-Create 248 transit study, Level 2 screening (work session)
Discussed
Staff recommended side-running exclusive bus lanes as the locally preferred alternative. Scores: side-running bus 43, center-running bus 39, light rail 27. Conceptual capital costs: side-running $175 million to $327 million, center-running bus $238 million to $444 million, light rail $291 million to $542 million (guideway only). Council Member Parigian was uncomfortable moving forward; Council Member Zegarra supported side-running lanes. Staff will return January 20. No vote.
- Budget$175.0 million
Item WS2 · Parks
Bonanza Flat adaptive management plan review (work session)
Discussed
Stewardship funding since 2018 totals $682,554.82. The Purple 9 transit pilot averaged 164 weekday and 371 weekend riders a day. Summer 2025 paid parking revenue was $317,815 against $227,538 in transit costs; about $90,000 funded a winter shuttle pilot. A property owners' group asked by e-comment that the review be postponed to summer, citing notice and road-use concerns. Informational; no vote.
- Budget$317,815
Item RM1 · Appointment
Mayor pro tem appointment
Approved · 4-0
Council Member Ed Parigian was appointed mayor pro tem and Council Member Bill Ciraco alternate for 2026.
Item MIN · Other
Approve December 11 and 18 minutes
Approved · 4-0
Approved.
Item CON · Contract
Consent: Sundance licenses and public art plan
Approved · 4-0
Approved Sundance temporary alcoholic beverage and Type 2 convention sales licenses, the Public Art Advisory Board 2026 strategic plan and RFPs for transit shelter art, trail connections and the artful bike rack program.
Item NB1 · City code
2026 council meeting schedule (Ordinance 2026-01)
Approved · 4-0
Adopted the 2026 meeting schedule. No public comment.
Item NB2 · General plan
Park City and Summit County Arts and Culture Master Plan (Resolution 01-2026)
Approved · 4-0
The council adopted the plan as an aspirational guiding document. Three speakers supported it. Council Member Ciraco noted a dedicated General Fund funding source; Council Member Parigian asked about tax revenue breakdowns and the city's partnership with developers.
Item HA · Appointment
Housing Authority: 2026 meeting date and officers (Resolution HA 01-2026)
Approved · 4-0
Set 2026 meeting times and appointed officers.
Item RDA · Appointment
Redevelopment Agency: 2026 meeting date and officers (Resolution RDA 01-2026)
Approved · 4-0
Set 2026 meeting times and appointed officers.
What residents said
Bonanza Flat review noticeCouncil vacancy
A Holladay Ranch HOA board member raised pathway changes; a property owners' group asked to postpone the Bonanza Flat review; one e-commenter urged appointing Jack Rubin to the vacant seat.