TODAY, WE COVER:
- Dakota Pacific Public Private Partnership
- Basin Recreation E-Bike Regulation Changes
- Fire Restrictions & Outlook
- Summit County Nonprofit Grant Funding
- Official Elections Results
TOPIC 1: Dakota Pacific Public Private Partnership Update
Council Members Canice Harte and Chris Robinson provided an update on the discussions with Dakota Pacific Realt Estate (also known as DPRE) regarding a Public-Private Partnership in the Kimball Junction area.
For some background, the County Council proposed a “Public Private Partnership” to Dakota Pacific back in April. Since then, Summit County also announced the acquisition of the Skullcandy Headquarters building to serve as a future county facility.
Proposed Terms from the County at that time included:
- The county would trade the Richins Building and Transit Center parcels for land west of the Skullcandy building.
- A Public-Private-Partnership to redevelop the Richins parcel, Transit Center Parcel, and DPRE owned 3.45 acre parcel to south.
- This partnership would include an expanded transit center and capture lot, and complimentary public, commercial, and residential uses.
The county believes there are numerous benefits to this partnership for the community:
- The expanded Transit Center will have additional capacity and efficiency.
- The new, expanded capture lot will encourage High Valley Transit ridership.
- Commercial and residential uses, combined with programmed public gathering spaces, will activate and enhance civic use.
- The civic & public uses are prominent and expanded.
A subcommittee comprised of Canice, Chris, County Manager Shayne Scott, other county staff, High Valley Transit Director Caroline Rodriguez, and DPRE met over the past two months to find a solution that benefits the public and mitigates the impact of development and traffic.
Their primary objectives include:
- Developing preliminary requirements for an expanded transit center and capture lot.
- Identifying complimentary public, commercial, and residential uses.
- Testing the fit of uses within the planned area.
- Developing partnership terms that can be agreed to by the County, HVT, and DPRE.
During the presentation, Council members stressed that no decisions will be made in private subcommittee meetings, and that they will all be done in public Council meetings. There will be opportunities for additional public input before any decisions are made by Council.
A timeline for the process moving forward goes as follows:
In the next 2-3 months
- Transit Center site studies
- Concepts for pedestrian access across SR 224
- Analysis of adjacent land uses
- Establishing draft terms for the public private partnership (land swap, roles and responsibilities, co-investment)
- A Master Plan framework concept for the surrounding area that the full body of Council can review
3-4 months
- Obtain agreement for terms of the public-private partnership
- A public hearing or hearings
- Seek Council approval on key terms of the Development Agreement modification (including planning approach and density, for example)
And finally, over the next 5-6 months, Council will review the revised Development Agreement for approval.
Stay tuned for additional updates and agenda items.
TOPIC 2: Basin Recreation E-bike Regulation Changes
Following the results of a public opinion poll, Basin Recreation Leadership attended this week’s Council meeting to discuss how ebikes are managed with the Basin Recreation special service district. Staff proposed the following additions to County code. These changes make ebike regulation consistent with Park City.
- Establish a speed limit on transportation trails of 15 mph.
- A range of 10-15 miles per hour was the most agreed upon speed limit range in the survey.
- Staff believe 15 mph is a reasonable limitation for e-bikes and non-e-bikes on multiuse-pathways.
- Additional Ranger presence and education campaigns will also be increased to encourage compliance.
- Create a conditional allowance for Class 1 e-bikes on natural surface trails to include operators 65 years of age and older.
- Additional language would clarify that mobility disabilities qualify users to operate on District trails.
County Council unanimously approved both changes.
TOPIC 3: Fire Restrictions & Outlook
With no rain and soaring temps, Summit County’s Fire Danger Level is now Very High.
Based on fuel conditions, weather conditions, and resource availability, Fire Warden Bryce Boyer asked Council for a recommendation to the State Forester to implement Stage 1 Fire Restrictions, which the majority of the state is already in.
Stager 1 Restrictions include:
- No campfires in rock rings. They can only be in improved/permanent pits with running water on hand to douse.
- No cutting, grinding, or welding (unless exempted with a waiver through State Forestry).
- A fireworks ban.
- No smoking outside of vehicles in dry vegetation areas.
- No exploding target shooting.
Council gave their recommendation for Stage 1 restrictions, which should go into place next week.
To keep up to date on all things wildfire in Summit County, text SCFIREINFO to 888777. You’ll receive updates on Summit County’s fire outlook and conditions, Red Flag Warnings, prescribed burns, active fires & more.
In addition to Stage 1 Fire Restrictions, residents should be aware of a new policy from Rocky Mountain Power related to wildfires:
If there is a fire start within 6 miles of any RMP infrastructure (including power lines, or substations), Rocky Mountain Power will shut down power to the line until the fire is 100% contained. As we progress into wildfire season, residents should expect more frequent power outages that will last longer.
We encourage our listeners to prepare for extended power outages by reviewing the checklists and guidance from Be Ready Utah, which you can find at https://summitcounty.info/nopower.
TOPIC 4: Summit County Nonprofit Grant Funding
Summit County is accepting applications from non-profit entities for fiscal year 2025 grant funding. The deadline for the grant application is 5:00 PM, Wednesday, July 31, 2024. Applications must be submitted online.
The Summit County Non-Profit Entities Grant Application can be found at https://www.summitcounty.org/374/Grant-Information (you can also see this link in our show notes). Summit County’s grant policy is also available there.
If you have questions, please contact Annette Singleton at 435-336-3025
TOPIC 5: Elections Results
Results from the 2024 Primary Election were certified this week. View the official results at summitcounty.org/elections.
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