Council approves $1.05 million bus charger purchase; Little Kate path to return as Phase 2
April 30, 2026, 1:15 p.m.
The council approved a consent agenda including five bus chargers (up to $1,050,000) and pavement bids, and deeded about 4.18 acres to Recycle Utah. In work sessions it signaled a Phase 2 for the Little Kate path after most public speakers opposed the proposal, and favored the maximum $26,449 water impact fee. Several members were excused for later votes.
From the approved minutes. Updated October 14, 2026.
Decisions at a glance
Agenda, item by item
Item CS · Other
Closed session: property
No action
Closed to discuss property and adjourned. No action reported.
Item WSD · Contract
Water Service District: Salt Lake City water supply agreement extension
Approved · 4-0
Extended the water supply agreement with Salt Lake City Corporation, which ends October 31, 2026.
Item WS1 · Roads and utilities
Little Kate pathway update (work session)
Discussed
The project includes a 12-foot shared-use path on the north side of Little Kate and an 8-foot path on the east side of Lucky John, narrowing the road from about 30 to 23.5 feet. Total cost is $2,200,000 with the city's share at $330,000; a grant awarded in 2023 funds most of it. Council members were divided on separating bikes and pedestrians. The mayor said the council wanted to advance the bus stop project and bring Little Kate back as a Phase 2; staff will propose reducing the contract amount. No vote.
- Budget$2.20 million
- Budget$330,000
Item WS2 · Taxes and fees
Water impact fee update (work session)
Discussed
Staff proposed adopting the maximum fee, with an inflationary escalator: $26,449 per gallon per minute versus $16,579 currently (59.5% higher). The mayor summarized majority support for the maximum fee; staff will return with a public hearing. No vote.
- Fee$26,449
Item WS3 · Taxes and fees
FY2027 and 2028 water rates (work session)
Discussed
Staff recommended raising base rates for medium, large and extra-large single-family properties and irrigation, for an estimated 4% net revenue increase in FY2027, and 3% across the board in FY2028. The FY2026 residential reduction created a $1.8 million deficit. No vote.
- Budget$1.80 million
Item WS4 · Budget
Capital budget preview (work session)
Discussed
Requests included a $35 million sales tax revenue bond for the Bonanza 5-acre site (106 units), $6,959,000 for golf course improvements, a $1,550,000 ice arena hillside study, $18,623,616 in ARCST funds for Clark Ranch plus $6.3 million for the frontage road, $5.5 million for Munchkin and Woodbine reconstruction, $1.15 million for Payday traffic calming, $5.3 million for 83 bus stops and $160,000 to stabilize Spriggs Barn. No vote.
- Bond$35.0 million
- Budget$18.6 million
- Budget$6.96 million
Item III · Other
Approve April 9 minutes
Approved · 4-0
Approved (Council Member Zegarra excused).
Item IV · Contract
Consent: bus chargers, fire restrictions, hockey officials, pavement bids, SR-224 sidewalk, McLeod Creek bridges, geothermal consulting and Snow Park PID
Approved · 4-0
Approved five battery-electric bus chargers at Iron Horse (Cache Valley Electric, up to $1,050,000); Resolution 06-2026 prohibiting ignition sources, open flames and fireworks; Wasatch Ice Hockey Officials Association (up to $130,000); 2026 pavement bids; Stacy Witbeck for SR-224 sidewalk, curb and retaining wall (up to $371,308); The Approach for two McLeod Creek pedestrian bridges (up to $135,000); GreyEdge Group geothermal phase 2 consulting (up to $170,870); and Resolution 09-2026 amending the Deer Valley Snow Park public infrastructure district governing documents so trustees are self-appointed.
- Contract$1.05 million to Cache Valley Electric
- Contract$130,000 to Wasatch Ice Hockey Officials Association
- Contract$138,786 to Morgan Pavement
- Contract$93,827 to Wasatch Property Maintenance
- Contract$1.34 million to Wasatch Property Maintenance
- Contract$52,020 to Holbrook Asphalt
- Contract$371,308 to Stacy Witbeck, Inc.
- Contract$135,000 to The Approach, LLC
- Contract$170,870 to GreyEdge Group
Item V-1 · Contract
Deed of 5625 Paintbrush Road to Recycle Utah
Approved · 3-0
A special warranty deed conveying about 4.18 acres to the Park City Conservation Association (Recycle Utah), with a 25-year reverter and an assessed value of $3.1 million. A speaker asked for satellite bins.
- Land dealAmount not given to Park City Conservation Association (dba Recycle Utah)
Item V-2 · City code
Community Clean Energy Program (Ordinance 2026-06)
Approved · 3-0
Residential participation costs $4 a month with an opt-out and no add-on for low-income customers; bill impacts are expected in early 2027. No public comment.
Item VI-1 · Public hearing
2026 Park Silly Sunday Market supplemental plan and Level Four special event permit
Approved · 3-0
Eleven Sundays from June through September with fees waived up to $85,000. Council Member Toly raised the $9-per-hour China Bridge parking fee.
- Fee$85,000
What residents said
Little Kate path safetyBus stopsWater impact fee increase
Most of about 17 speakers opposed the Little Kate mixed-use path, citing safety and speeding; others raised bus stops, Bonanza 5-acre and Payday Drive.