Rail Trail Master Plan
A master plan to widen the Rail Trail by eight feet of road base in phases, with each phase returning to council. Adopted September 1, 2022 despite objections from some abutting owners about wildlife and tree roots.
- Where it stands
- Approved
- Type
- Public project
- Location
- Rail Trail
- Applicant
- Park City Municipal
Every hearing and vote
September 1, 2022 · City Council
Rail Trail Master Plan
Approved · 4-0
The plan would widen the trail with eight feet of additional road base, implemented in phases that each return to council. Rubell supported the document to help secure funding; Dickey asked for a specific discussion on width and costs; Doilney cited strong outreach support. A representative of 56 abutting owners and several residents opposed widening citing wildlife and tree roots, while others supported it for safety and accessibility. Mayor Worel said each item returns for approval and safety is the priority.
August 22, 2023 · City Council
Consent agenda: Arbor Day, Rail Trail interlocal agreement, temporary easement, development agreement assignment
Approved · 5-0
Resolution 14-2023 proclaims August 23 as Arbor Day and marks 30 years as a Tree City USA; Resolution 16-2023 is an interlocal agreement with Utah State Parks for Rail Trail management; a temporary easement of 1 to 4 feet along the southern edge of the city-owned Homestake property in favor of Wintzer-Wolfe Properties; and assignment of the Homestake affordable housing development agreement to an affiliated entity of the original developer.
March 7, 2024 · City Council
Contech Engineered Solutions: two Rail Trail pedestrian bridges
Approved · 5-0
Design and fabrication agreement for two pedestrian bridges on the Rail Trail.
April 11, 2024 · City Council
Consent: Trapp Construction Rail Trail bridges and release request from a former economic development director
Approved · 4-0
A construction agreement for placing and building two pedestrian bridges on the Rail Trail, and a request to release the city's former Economic Development and Analytics Director from restrictions in Park City Code 3-1-10.
June 6, 2024 · City Council
Consent: Rail Trail bridges, housing software, officer compensation hearings, learning management system
Approved · 5-0
A construction agreement for two Rail Trail pedestrian bridges; an end-user agreement for affordable housing software for three years plus two one-year renewal options; setting June 20 public hearings on elective and statutory officer compensation and executive municipal officer compensation; and a three-year learning management system contract.