Council allows Comstock Drive fence and wall as built 4-1; park and ride at Gordo advances
February 26, 2026, 1:00 p.m.
The council approved 4-1 an encroachment agreement covering a fence and wall as built on Comstock Drive, with Council Member Ed Parigian opposed. In work sessions, four members supported advancing environmental review of a Gordo park and ride, and the council backed a study of ice arena water intrusion costing $47,225.
From the approved minutes. Updated October 14, 2026.
Decisions at a glance
Agenda, item by item
Item CS · Other
Closed session: property and litigation
No action · 4-0
Closed 4-0 (Council Member Ciraco excused) and adjourned 5-0 at 2:06 p.m. No action reported.
Item WS1 · Other
Council liaison assignments and protocols (work session)
Discussed
Council Member Parigian asked to be senior citizens liaison; Council Member Toly suggested he serve as alternate. The mayor will discuss it outside the meeting. No vote.
Item WS2 · Roads and utilities
Park City Ice Arena water intrusion (work session)
Discussed
The facility is about 20 years old and water infiltration began shortly after construction; prior repairs failed. Staff proposed a building analysis costing $47,225 with repair options and community outreach, and said the simplest fix would likely mean construction in summer 2027. Council members supported the study. No vote.
- Contract$47,225
Item WS3 · Roads and utilities
Utah Renewable Communities update (work session)
Discussed
The Elektron Solar plant serves Park City and 18 other entities. The Community Clean Energy Program awaits Public Service Commission approval; participants would see an average increase of $3 to $4 a month, residents can opt out and the city must pass an ordinance to participate. No vote.
Item WS4 · Roads and utilities
Park and ride site selection (work session)
Discussed
Deer Valley is contributing $15 million in private funds for a Quinn's Junction park and ride. Re-Create 248 needs at least $150 million and staff plans a local match of about $30 million. Staff recommended Gordo as the first-phase eastern capture lot, with Richardson Flat as a secondary option. Council Members Toly, Miller, Ciraco and Zegarra supported the first phase and environmental review; Council Member Parigian was neutral. Council Member Ciraco cautioned that Gordo is adjacent to Round Valley open space. No vote.
- Budget$15.0 million to Deer Valley Resort
- Budget$30.0 million
Item WS5 · General plan
2025 General Plan implementation (work session)
Discussed
The Planning Commission recommended priorities including wildland-urban interface and waterwise landscaping, affordable master planned development code updates, infill, parking reform, sustainability standards and telecommunications. The Historic Preservation Board recommended design standards and incentives, demolition criteria and reuse incentives. Council Member Toly asked whether the $130,000 historic renovation grant needs more funding; staff will discuss it in March. The mayor said the council supported the priority list. No vote.
Item IV · Other
Approve January 15 and 20 and February 3 and 13 minutes
Approved · 5-0
Approved.
Item V · Contract
Consent: second amendment to Deer Valley Resort conservation easement
Approved · 5-0
Approved the second amendment to the Deer Valley Resort Company grant of conservation easement (ski area).
Item NB1 · Other
Encroachment agreement for a fence and wall on Comstock Drive
Approved · 4-1
A fence and landscaping wall sit in the right-of-way, with the wall directly against the sidewalk, which could interfere with snow removal. Staff recommended an agreement for the fence only, with the wall relocated to a two-foot setback. The owner said planning and building staff told him no permits were needed. A speaker said the wall has existed since 2021 and relocating it would require soil mitigation. The council approved an agreement for both the wall and fence as built.
Item NB2 · Other
2026 legislative session update
Discussed
Staff reported a record number of bills and revenue projections up 1.1%. SB284 would require an ordinance on removing planning commissioners for cause and would preempt local rules on detached accessory dwelling unit parking. No vote.
What residents said
Encroachment enforcementIce arena repairs
No public input.