Hi everyone and welcome back to another week of news here on Summit in Six, your local news podcast for all things Summit County Utah.
This week, we’ve got info on an important interlocal agreement between Summit County and the cities of Kamas, Francis, and Oakley, a bunch of important upcoming dates for events & some volunteer opportunities.
Let’s get into the news!
Interlocal agreement with South Summit cities
Summit County partnered with the cities of Kamas, Oakley, and Francis to receive a Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) Technical Planning Assistance (TPA) grant of $150,000 to conduct a State Route 32 Corridor and City Centers Plan.
For some background, State Route 32 is a regional corridor that connects Oakley, Kamas, and Francis to recreation and economic activities in Summit and Wasatch Counties. The highway also forms the main streets for community life in those cities.
The SR-32 Corridor and City Centers Plan will create a vision and plan for addressing transportation, land use, and economic development issues along Highway 32.
Staff requested the council approve the Interlocal Agreement, including a local funding match of $15,000, with Summit County committing to $5,000, with the remaining $10,000 from the partner cities. The county matching funds have been allocated to the transportation department budget for 2024.
The project begins this summer with an expected completion of Summer 2025.
Council unanimously approved the funding in this week’s meeting. Next steps are formal adoption by all three municipalities, which is expected.
May Speaker Series
The health of the environment around us has a direct impact on our human health. The Summit County Health Department encourages the public to attend their next session in the Climate Change and Public Health Speaker Series this May 2024 focused on “Health + Our Changing Environment”.
Attendees will have the opportunity to share their ideas, concerns, and questions about how a changing environment along the Wasatch Back is impacting their health, and that of their family and community.
We will be hosting two events with the same topics and format to encourage participation and gather feedback from both the Eastern and Western sides of Summit County. The details are as follows:
- The first option is May 14: 5:30 – 7:00pm @ Kamas Services Building
- The second option is on May 20: 5:30pm – 7:00pm @ Swaner Preserve + Eco Center
For more info and register visit: summitcountyhealth.org/speakerseries
Summit Bike Share launch
Exciting news! Summit Bike Share will officially kick off its eighth season on Tuesday, May 14!
Summit Bike Share is the country’s first fully electric bike share. With stations located throughout the Snyderville Basin and open 24/7, Summit Bike Share offers an easy, fun and comfortable transit option for residents and visitors to explore all the greater Park City area has to offer. Learn more about the 2024 season (including our expanded pass options and brand new stations) at summitbikeshare.com.
Trails, Trash & Tunes
The Summit County Stormwater Coalition and the Summit County Planning Department are presenting the THIRD Annual “Trails, Trash and Tunes” event on Saturday, May 11th from 12pm – 4pm at the Wanship Trailhead (1975 Hoytsville Rd).
The purpose of the event is to welcome in springtime and celebrate the Earth with some rail trail cleanup, education about stormwater, noxious weeds identification and more! There will be LIVE music, food for purchase, a beer garden, and a “Kids Corner” for the younger ones thanks to the Summit County Library.
Registration is free and not required to attend, but we would like to know who is coming! Please register at: summitcounty.info/trailstrashtunes24
We encourage event goers to bring water and an umbrella or hat for shade. We will have some seating available, but picnic blankets, camp chairs are welcome. Carpooling and biking/e-biking to the venue is highly encouraged.
VOLUNTEER COMMITTEE OPPORTUNITIES
Applications are due next week on May 1 to serve as a Volunteer on Citizen Committees within Eastern Summit County or Snyderville Basin. These committees are focused on providing feedback and recommendations to county leadership regarding the County’s Moderate Income Housing strategies for both of these regions.
Summit County is seeking: Two individuals to serve on the committee representing Eastern Summit County Moderate Income Housing Plan and two individuals representing the Snyderville Basin Moderate Income Housing Plan.
Applications are due by 5 p.m. next week on Wednesday, May 1. The requirements and additional details can be found online at: summitcounty.org/VolunteerBoards
For questions, contact Summit County’s Economic Development & Housing Manager, Elyse Kats, ekats@summitcounty.org
Upcoming Events
And, last but not least, here are some additional dates for important upcoming meetings:
- Cedar Crest Village Overlay Public Hearing
- Thursday, May 16 | 6 PM | Ledges Event Center
- Eastern Summit County General Plan Open Houses
- Tuesday, June 4 | 6 PM – 8 PM | Ledges Event Center
- Tuesday, June 18 | 6 PM – 8 PM | Kamas Services Building aka Kamas Library
- Cline Dahle Open House
- Thursday, June 13 | 5 PM – 7 PM | Richins Building
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