Welcome back to another episode of Summit in Six. This week is short and sweet. We’ve got a few updates from Summit County Health and a reminder about an important open house for the 910 Ranch. Let’s do it!

TOPIC 1: MAMMOGRAM CLINICS

Mobile mammogram clinics are coming to Coalville next week on March 20 and to Kamas next month on April 23.

To make an appointment for the Coalville bus on March 20th through Intermountain Healthcare, call 385-266-4437. This clinic will be held between 7:30 am and 5:30 pm.

To make an appointment to visit the Kamas bus on April 23rd through the University of Utah, call 435-783-3161. The clinic will be held between 9 am and 4:30 pm.

And as an important reminder, please check with your insurance provider to ensure coverage before you receive service.

If these dates don’t work for you, we’ll have more dates this fall: UofU in Coalville on September 22nd. And IHC in Kamas on September 29th.

TOPIC 2: MEASLES 101

With Measles cases on the rise around the country, Summit County Health wants to remind residents where you can go to look up vaccine history for you or your children.

If you’d like to instructions on how to access your immunization records or want to learn more about the measles virus, including case counts nationwide, visit summitcountyhealth.org/measles. 

TOPIC 3: BOARD OF HEALTH – SNYDERVILLE OPENING

The Summit County Manager is seeking an individual representing the Snyderville Basin area to serve on the Summit County Board of Health. 

The mission of the Board of Health is to enforce state health laws, Department of Health and Department of Environmental Quality rules, regulations, and standards within the unincorporated and incorporated areas of Summit County. The board meets once a month at 4:00 p.m. usually on the first Monday.

Interested applicants can submit their application at: summitcounty.info/volunteer. For further information contact: Amy Jones at 435-336-3042. The deadline for applications is 5:00 p.m., Friday, March 28, 2025.

TOPIC 4: 910 RANCH OPEN HOUSE #3

Shape the future of the 910 Ranch by attending Open House 3!

Join us on March 18 from 6:30 to 8:30 at the Sheldon Richins Building at Kimball Junction

Expect a recap of the data gathered from the survey and January Open House sessions.

Questions? Contact countylands@summitcountyutah.gov with any questions.

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Hey everyone! Welcome back to another week of news here on Summit in Six! We have a lot of health-related updates today, as well as some upcoming public engagement events the community should be aware of. Let’s get into the news!

– RADON AWARENESS + TESTING
Test your home for radon before winter turns to spring.

Radon is a colorless, odorless, tasteless gas that can cause lung cancer. It seeps through the ground and into our homes through cracks in the foundation, walls, and floors, as well as through water systems, making the air we breathe unsafe.

Summit County Health offers radon test kits for you to sample the air in your home. The cost for each kit is $10 and includes lab analysis

Protect your family by testing for radon in your home and help Summit County track high areas of radon in our community. Testing kits can be purchased at all three Summit County Health locations. For more information, please contact 435-333-1511 or visit summitcountyhealth.org.

– MMR VACCINE
Protect yourself and your loved ones from measles! This virus spreads very easily, even before symptoms appear. Make sure you’re protected with the MMR vaccine, which is over 97% effective in preventing measles.

Vaccine recommendations vary:

• Children: 1st dose at 12-15 months, 2nd dose at 4-6 years
• Adults born before 1957 are generally already immune
• Adults vaccinated before 1968 may need a 2nd dose

Check your immunization records and consult your healthcare provider. The MMR vaccine is widely available at local pharmacies, doctor’s offices, or from Summit County Health.

Call 435-333-1500 to schedule a vaccination appointment at a health department clinic.

Learn more at summitcountyhealth.org

– SHARPS DISPOSAL @ PARK CITY HEALTH CLINIC

A quick announcement that the Summit County Health Department’s Park City Clinic has a sharps disposal bin in the entryway for personal use. If you use sharps, collect them in a puncture-proof container and dispose of it safely in this bin at 650 Round Valley Drive!

– FREE GUN SAFES @ PARK CITY HEALTH CLINIC
For gun owners, protecting your family involves more than keeping them safe from accident or attack. It also involves being aware of the warning signs of suicide and the steps to prevent it. 86% of firearms deaths in Utah are suicides. 48% go from having the thought to attempt in 10 minutes or less. Any strategy that builds some time between someone in crisis and a gun will keep them safer. We also want to mention that if you are in a crisis or just for help/advice for yourself or a loved one, call or text 988. Fill out a survey and pick up a FREE gun safe at the Park City Health Clinic.

– 910 RANCH OPEN HOUSE #3
Shape the future of the 910 Ranch by attending Open House 3!
Date: March 18
Location: Sheldon Richins Building – Kimball Junction
Time: 6:30pm – 8:30pm

Expect a recap of the data gathered from the survey and January Open House sessions.
Questions? Contact countylands@summitcountyutah.gov

– RECYCLING EVENT IN COALVILLE
Recycle Utah will be holding another FREE recycling collection event on March 8th from 10-2 in the Ledges Event Center parking lot in Coalville. They will be collecting:

• Cardboard 
• Plastics
• Electronic waste
• Batteries

Come recycle and share your input with Recycle Utah. They received a grant from @usdagov and they are looking for ways to expand recycling resources in Coalville!

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Welcome to another week of news here on Summit in 6! Today we are going to give another update of what’s going down in the legislature this week, then we will share some info about an upcoming recycling opportunity in Coalville, give a recap about Summit Bike Share services provided in 2024 and share info about an upcoming public open house next week to discuss the future of High Valley Transit.

TOPIC 1: Legislative Update
With less than a week to go in the 2025 Utah State Legislative Session, we’ve got updates on some important bills that could impact Summit County:

SB 91: Restaurant Tax Revisions

• This bill aims to provide parity in the restaurant tax between restaurants and prepared foods sold at grocery and convenience stores. Currently, prepared foods sold at grocery and convenience stores are not subject to the tax. This bill would change that.

SB 295: Property Tax Modifications

• This impacts the assessment process for ski resorts in Summit County and the Montage. The County is working to delete some lines from the bill so that these entities go through the appeal process like everyone else.

SB 333:Major Sporting Event Venue Financing Amendments

• The intent of this bill is to support funding for key infrastructure upgrades to various sports and event venues to solidify Utah as a worldwide premier destination for both winter and summer sports. These improvements will provide local communities with the opportunity to boost local economies, showcase local communities on a global stage, and create a destination for future athletes and competition with world-class venues and amenities. This would also give Summit County the option to implement the resort communities tax. 
• Some of the infrastructure that could benefit from this include past Olympic venues across the state, the Delta Center, and here in Summit County, our ski resorts, and the Utah Olympic Park.

As a reminder, the General Session runs until March 7 which is one week away! Every week of the session, we’ll remind our listeners that you can watch the 2025 legislative session in real time through the online tool at le.utah.gov. Click on the “calendar” button then the desired meeting and the committee webpage will have links to materials and the audio/video recording.

You can also follow individual bills and receive email alerts whenever action is taken on the measure. To sign up for alerts, visit le.utah.gov and click on the “Bills” tab at the top of the page to perform a bill request or keyword search. Once you’ve located the desired bill, click “Track this” or “Email notification.” The website for each bill also provides the bill text, status information, audio/video of any committee hearings or floor debates, and details on the bill sponsor.

TOPIC 2: HPV Awareness Day

March 4th is HPV Awareness Day. HPV, or human papillomavirus, is a common virus that can cause cancers later in life. Nearly everyone will get HPV at some point in their lives.

Each year in the United States, HPV causes about 36,000 cases of cancer in both men and women. Most people will not have any symptoms from an HPV infection.

Being vaccinated is the best way to prevent HPV infection, cervical cancer and other HPV-related cancers.

Now let’s talk about the HPV vaccine… Did you know:

• The vaccine is safe and effective and is backed by 30 years of research.
• It can be given starting at age 9.
• The vaccine can prevent 90% of HPV cancers

Contact the Summit County Health Department today to inquire more about our cancer screening services and about appointments for the HPV vaccine at 435-333-1500

TOPIC 3: Recycling Opportunity in Coalville
Attention Coalville residents: Recycle Utah will be holding another FREE recycling collection event on March 8th from 10-2 in the Ledges Event Center parking lot. They will be collecting:

• Cardboard 
• Plastics
• Electronic waste
• Batteries

Come recycle and share your input with us. We received a grant from the USDA and we are looking for ways to expand recycling resources in Coalville! Share with your family and neighbors—see you there!

TOPIC 4: 2024 Summit BikeShare Recap

As we’re looking forward to spring and the return of Summit Bike Share, the Transportation Department shared some numbers on the success of the 2024 season in Council this week.

The 2024 Season ran from May 14 to October 30 and reached several exciting benchmarks:

• Added new stations at Park City Hospital & Lincoln Station for a total of 23 stations
• The top 3 most popular stations were the Old Town Transit Center, Canyons Transit Hub, and New Park Plaza
• Summit Bike Share Riders burned 4.1 million calories, and rode over 74,000 miles over 17,976 rides

We can’t wait to kick off the 2025 season in a few short months!

TOPIC 5: High Valley Transit Open House
Do you have thoughts on how High Valley Transit can improve its service? Maybe it’s more frequent bus routes or expanded service to new areas that are currently hard to reach by transit?

Join the HVT team at their 2025 Public Meeting next week, Thursday March 6, at 6pm at the Summit County Health Department Building in Quinn’s Junction near the PC Hospital. The address is 650 Round Valley Drive. The meeting will be held in the downstairs conference room.

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Hey everyone! Welcome back to another week of news here on Summit in Six. Today, we dive into another legislative update, highlight adoptable animals at the Summit County Animal Shelter, and share some exciting volunteer-related news items. Alright, let’s get into the news! 

TOPIC 1: Legislative Update 

We are wrapping up week 5 of the Utah Legislature’s 2025 General Session. Deputy County Manager, Janna Young, was back in front of the County Council this week to discuss key bills Summit County is monitoring. We’ll discuss one of those bills here today, but if you want to listen to Janna’s full recap, please visit summitcounty.info/councilrecording. 

The main discussion regarding the Legislative Session at this week’s County Council meeting was about House Bill 356 which requires Counties with a Council-Manager form of government, like Cache County and Summit County, to have at least 65% of Council Members each representing a single district rather than be elected at-large. In Summit County, all of our County Council Members are elected at-large. 

As Summit County understands the bill language at this time, HB356 would mean that all five current county council member’s terms would end on December 31, 2026, and five newly elected council members would begin their terms on January 1, 2027. 

As we understand it, this bill intends to bring a stronger voice to rural parts of counties. However, the council pointed out that with at-large seats it is more likely to have broader representation. 

We’ll keep our listeners updated on this bill as it continues to move through the session. 

As a reminder, the General Session runs until March 7 which is one week away! Every week of the session, we’ll remind our listeners that you can watch the 2025 legislative session in real time through the online tool at le.utah.gov. Click on the “calendar” button then the desired meeting and the committee webpage will have links to materials and the audio/video recording. 

You can also follow individual bills and receive email alerts whenever action is taken on the measure. To sign up for alerts, visit le.utah.gov and click on the “Bills” tab at the top of the page to perform a bill request or keyword search. Once you’ve located the desired bill, click “Track this” or “Email notification.” The website for each bill also provides the bill text, status information, audio/video of any committee hearings or floor debates, and details on the bill sponsor.

TOPIC 2: Adoptable Pets

Summit County Animal Control would like to invite you to their shelter to visit with some of their current residents! These pups are all super sweet and would love to find their fur-ever homes. Come on by the shelter at 1745 S Hoytsville Road and meet any one (or all!) of these sweet animals that could be your new best friend. No appointment is necessary! Our shelter hours are Monday – Saturday: 10:30am-4:30pm. Questions? Call (435) 615-3985 or visit summitcountyutah.gov/animalcontrol. 

TOPIC 3: Volunteer Spotlight

We wanted to take a moment to share a VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT from our Senior Citizens Department! Meet Kate and Gale Pace! This husband and wife duo are the ultimate volunteers. Two times a week they pick up a Summit County resident at 5:30 am to drive them to their medical appointment. They wait five hours while the individual completes their appointment, then they take them home. In 2023 they made 87 trips for seniors in need of transportation to a medical appointment, and in 2024 they made 148 trips! Isn’t that amazing?!

That is just one of the many examples of Kate and Gale’s service to others. Thank you for supporting our community! If you are a Summit County resident and need a ride to a medical appointment, please reach out to our Senior Citizen Services department to inquire about the availability of volunteer drivers. We are always looking for MORE volunteer drivers to apply! For info about both our driving resources and volunteering, call: 435-336-3014 or visit summitcountyutah.gov/seniors. 

TOPIC 4: Volunteer Opportunities – Eastern Summit County Planning Commission

The Summit County Council is seeking two individuals to serve on the Eastern Summit County Planning Commission. The Commission meets on the first and third Thursday of each month.

 Interested citizens must be residents of the Eastern Summit County planning district for at least one year before appointment. The Commission’s role is to hear land use proposals and adhere to the Eastern Summit County Development Code.

A vacancy is published after a current member’s term expires. If eligible, the member can reapply. All term-expired members are eligible to reapply.

Interested applicants must submit their online application at: summitcounty.info/volunteer. For further information contact: Peter Barnes at 435-336-3129. The deadline for applications is 5:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 5, 2025.

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Hey everyone! Welcome back to another week of news here on Summit in Six! We have a quick episode for you today! We discuss week 4 of the Utah State Legislature’s 2025 General Session and then share some cool collaborations between the Summit County Sustainability Division and the Summit County Library. Alright, let’s get into the news! 

TOPIC 1: Legislative Update 

And, we’re back again with week 4 of legislative updates from the Utah State Legislature’s 2025 General Session! This week, Deputy County Manager, Janna Young, highlighted several bills the county is following on the hill. We’ll mention a few here today, but if you want to listen to Janna’s full recap, please visit summitcounty.info/councilrecording. 

Up first, Janna discussed a bill related to the Transient Room Tax. Details of the bill seem to be constantly changing, but in its most recent form there is potential for counties, like Summit, to use a portion of the revenues from the Transient Room Tax generated within their borders to spend on things like Search and Rescue, Emergency Medical Services, and, even, roads. Janna mentioned that if passed Summit County could explore using these funds for the Bus Rapid Transit, or BRT, project on SR-224. 

After that, Janna dove into a couple energy-related bills. 

• The first was House Bill 241 which prohibits solar development in the State of Utah on cropland, grazing land or forests and some other types of property. Some of the successful online and planned solar facilities in Utah couldn’t be built if they had to meet the requirements outline in the bill. As you know, Summit County, is already a part of a large-scale solar facility in Toelle County that supplies net 100% renewable energy for our county buildings and we have aggressive renewable energy goals that this bill would hamper.
• Up next, Janna talked about House Bill 249 which supports nuclear power development in the state. Summit County supports that, but there is language in the bill we object to. That language limits the ability of counties and cities to negotiate financial incentives for energy developments unless it is proposed in one of these to-be-established “electric energy development investment fund”. Also, for the tax incentives and tax increment financing negotiated, those benefits would flow partially to the state, not stay entirely within the local government. 

Every week of the session, we’ll remind our listeners that you can watch the 2025 legislative session in real-time through the online tool at le.utah.gov. Click on the “calendar” button then the desired meeting and the committee webpage will have links to materials and the audio/video recording. 

You can also follow individual bills and receive email alerts whenever action is taken on the measure. To sign up for alerts, visit le.utah.gov and click on the “Bills” tab at the top of the page to perform a bill request or keyword search. Once you’ve located the desired bill, click “Track this” or “Email notification.” The website for each bill also provides the bill text, status information, audio/video of any committee hearings or floor debates, and details on the bill sponsor.

TOPIC 2: Summit County Library x Sustainability Collaborations 

The Summit County Sustainability Department and the Summit County Library Branches have partnered to offer our community FREE resources to help their homes run more sustainably! 

If you’re interested in figuring out how your home may be wasting energy and money, you can now check out a FREE energy detective kit at any Summit County library! Whether you’re a homeowner or a renter, this interactive kit can help you find where energy and money are wasted in your home. A thermal camera, watt meter, smart plug, and refrigerator thermometer are included in the kit. For more information visit: summitcounty.info/energydetective.

And, if you need simple ways to improve energy and water efficiency in your household, all Summit County libraries are now offering FREE take-home conservation kits with items such as a toilet tank bank and weatherstripping foam, designed to save energy, water, and money! For more information visit: summitcounty.info/energydetective.

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Hey everyone and welcome back to Summit County News here on Summit in Six. Today, we’ve got some interesting findings based on community feedback from the General Plan updates, more info on the 2025 Legislative session and its impacts on Summit County and a reminder for Summit County Parents. Let’s get into the news!

GENERAL PLAN  UPDATES
Earlier this week, the Community Planning Department presented on the Eastern Summit County and Synderville Basin General Plan updates to the Council of Governments. Here’s what residents have told us so far in this process:

In Eastern Summit County, residents identified the following priorities:

Preserve open spaces for ecosystems & recreation:

• 79% of residents value open spaces for protecting natural ecosystems, wildlife, and water bodies
• 65% consider open spaces important for supporting local agriculture
• 56% want more spaces for passive recreation like bird watching and walking 
• Only 2% of residents consider their own homes as “development” that impacts open space 

Expand affordable housing options thoughtfully

• 53% support making apartments and condos available and affordable for community members 
• 75% support limiting short-term rentals in certain areas 
• 65% favor developing new housing near existing commercial areas and public facilities 
• Most residents want “Little Growth” or “No Growth,” yet the majority support more attainable housing 

And in Transportation & Economy, residents want to reduce traffic with smart planning, and support local businesses & small scale growth.

• 87% of residents drive alone when traveling within the community 
• 34% believe the region’s economy needs more diversification 
• The community prefers local small businesses over national chains 
• 66% say architectural style is the most important factor in commercial areas 

In the Synderville Basin, residents shared similar concerns:

Open Space for ecosystems and recreation is a top priority

• 82.5% value open spaces for protecting natural ecosystems, wildlife, and water bodies
• 60% love open spaces near their homes and neighborhoods 
• 76% feel the Basin is rural due to its mountain setting and preserved spaces 
• Only 5% consider their own homes as “development” impacting open space 

Housing & Development: Residents want more attainable options near transit and services

• 70% support development near public facilities and transit 
• 66% favor adding housing to existing commercial areas 
• 62% say more attainable housing is needed 
• 55% indicate a need for more single-family housing options 

Walkability, Transportation & Accessibility

• 87% currently drive alone in the community but many hope to rely less on cars
• 68% want to use public transit more 
• 55% would like to bike to local destinations 
• The community wants cars to have a less visual presence while maintaining access 

Community Character

• Local businesses preferred over national chains 
• 70% prioritize walkable commercial areas 
• Community service and volunteerism were highlighted as key values 
• 44% believe community boards need more diverse representation 

Want to stay involved or give your input? Visit summitcounty.org/GeneralPlans to share your feedback!

LEGISLATIVE UPDATE
And now we’ve got a few updates on bills in this legislative session that could impact Summit County and Summit County residents. 

HB 332 – This would require the state to withdraw from ERIC (Electronic Registration Information Center), which acts as a clearinghouse for information on people moving from state to state within the U.S. for elections, ultimately reducing the accuracy of our voter roles. This bill is a concern with Clerks across the state who are working with the Lt. Governor’s office on it.

HB 342 – allows farming operations to compost animal waste without state oversight from the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ). 

HB 368 – Limits local land use restrictions, increases state oversight of zoning decisions and requires faster processing of development applications to reduce delays. This is a large bill (more than 7,000 lines) and the County is working to understand the impact it could have at the local level.

SB 197 – fully repeals the homeowner credit and replaces it with a tax deferral. The home owner credit is an option for individuals 66 years or older with an annual income of $40,000. Many Summit County residents utilize this program to keep their homes. Tax deferrals only pass the tax burden on to the heirs of the property.

As a reminder, you can watch the 2025 legislative session in real time through the online tool at https://le.utah.gov/. Click on the “calendar” button then the desired meeting and the committee webpage will have links to materials and the audio/video recording. 

You can also follow individual bills and receive email alerts whenever action is taken on the measure. To sign up for alerts, visit le.utah.gov and click on the “Bills” tab at the top of the page to perform a bill request or keyword search. Once you’ve located the desired bill, click “Track this” or “Email notification.” The website for each bill also provides the bill text, status information, audio/video of any committee hearings or floor debate, and details on the bill sponsor. 

SHARP SURVEY REMINDER
Hey Summit County parents of 6th, 8th, 10th, and 12th graders! The Utah Student Health and Risk Prevention or SHARP survey provides the youth in our community a chance to share their voices on community climate, school safety, underage substance use, mental wellness, and more.

The survey is anonymous, voluntary, and confidential. Results are used by numerous local organizations that provide valuable services for our children. The Health Department asks that parents give permission and encourage their children to take the SHARP Survey this year. To help you and your child prepare, a frequently asked questions page is available at  https://summitcounty.info/SHARP25 

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Hey everyone! Welcome back to another week of news here on Summit in Six. This week, we’ll cover some key items from this week’s County Council meeting, including a weekly report on the Utah State Legislature’s General Session and an update on a Summit County housing authority for our community. Then, we’ll give a forecast from our friends over at UDOT Wasatch Back and wrap things up with some messages from the Summit County Health Department. Alright, let’s get into the news! 

Topic 1: Legislative Update 

On Wednesday’s County Council meeting, Deputy County Manager, Janna Young, reported on the activity happening at the Utah State Legislature’s General Session this week. 

Some key bills Janna highlighted were:

• House Bill 256 which is the short-term rental bill working its way through the legislature. In general, Janna noted that this bill could help the county because it would allow easier regulation of short-term rentals in Summit County.
• Another bill Janna highlighted was House Bill 300 which, if passed as currently written, would do away with the mail-in ballot voting option in the State of Utah as well as other voting-related stipulations. 90% of voters in Summit County choose to vote by mail which means this bill is concerning to Summit County as it would make voting more difficult and goes against the preferred method of voting for our voters.
• And there are two school-based health care services bills that could affect the County: House Bill 281, which would prevent the organizations the county contracts with to provide behavioral health services in our K-12 schools from providing those school-based services, and House Bill 102, which would defund health services in K-12 schools and would get rid of dual-language programs in our schools. Summit County is very concerned about these two bills and will continue to follow them closely.

For more details on the bills we’ve mentioned and other legislative updates, visit summitcounty.info/councilrecording and click item number 4 listed below the video. 

Interested citizens can watch Utah’s 2025 legislative session in real-time at le.utah.gov and click on the “calendar” button. Click on the desired meeting and the committee webpage will have links to materials and the audio/video recording. 

Additionally, the State Legislature’s website allows citizens to sign up to follow individual bills and receive email alerts whenever action is taken on the measure. To sign up for alerts, go to le.utah.gov, and click on the “Bills” tab at the top of the page. Then either perform a bill request or keyword search. Once you’ve located the desired bill, click on “Track this” or “Email notification” underneath the photograph of the bill sponsor. The website for each bill also provides the bill text, status information, audio/video of any committee hearings or floor debates, and details on the bill sponsor.

Topic 2: Housing Authority Update 

Before we dive into the Housing Authority update, for some context, the Housing Authority was created by the County Council on December 11, 2024. The purpose of the Housing Authority is to manage and provide affordable housing, especially for low- and middle-income families, located within the jurisdiction of the Authority. The Housing Authority boundaries are the unincorporated area of Summit County (no towns or cities are included in those boundaries).

At this week’s County Council meeting, draft bylaws for the Housing Authority were brought before the Council. There was a lengthy discussion regarding the terms and conditions related to the Board of Commissioners for the Authority – including how many commissioners should sit on the board, term limits for commissioners, the qualifications of commissioners, and the County Council’s involvement with the board and housing authority overall. 

Council requested that the Commission be comprised of: 

1. One member that lives in the North Summit School District
2. One member that lives in the South Summit School District
3. One member that lives in the Park City School District
4. Two County Council Members
5. One member who lives in deed-restricted housing
6. One member at large

Council also requested that Commissioners serve no more than three (3) consecutive terms, including portions of unexpired terms; and asked staff to draft preliminary interview questions for the potential commissioners and some recommendations regarding background.

If any of our listeners are interested in serving on the Housing Authority Board of Commissioners, Summit County will advertise the vacancies at a future date on summitcountyutah.gov. 

TOPIC 3: Council of Governments Meeting Reminder 

Before we move on from our Council recap, we wanted to mention to our listeners that there will be a Council of Governments meeting next Tuesday, February 4. At the meeting the Council, along with each city mayor, will review and discuss feedback the Summit County Planning Department received from General Plan surveys that were administered to the community last year. The group will also review Transportation Sales Tax Revisions and a reprogramming request for the Old Ranch Road project as it relates to Transportation Sales Tax funding. 

The community is invited to attend this meeting in-person at the Council Chambers located within the Courthouse in Coalville (60 N Main Street, Coalville) OR tune in on Zoom at summitcounty.info/cogzoom (that’s cogzoom in all lowercase). The meeting will begin at 6 PM again on Tuesday, February 4. 

Topic 4: Weekly UDOT Update & Dashboard Reminder 

ICYMI: earlier this month, the Utah Department of Transportation (aka UDOT) launched UDOT Wasatch Back to bring increased communication to drivers traveling in Parleys Canyon and the Park City area.

UDOT Wasatch Back provides real-time updates and driver education on social media (@udotwasatchback on Instagram, Facebook, and X) and at wasatchback.udot.utah.gov. 

This week’s forecast from our friends at UDOT Wasatch Back is: 

Traffic will remain busy this weekend in and around Park City, especially with winter weather in the forecast. Make plans to carpool, or ride Park City Transit and High Valley Transit for free. Use public transit from the Ecker Hill (I-80) and Richardson Flat (US-40) Park & Rides.

Another weekend storm is on tap, with snow moving in late Friday through Sunday. Snow looks to return Wednesday, so expect increased weekday crowds at the resorts. Winter driving skills will be needed, check traffic cameras at wasatchback.udot.utah.gov. 

And Sundance wraps up this weekend, so expect crowds to die down Monday — but not for long. The FIS World Cup kicks off next Thursday at Deer Valley. Catch a free bus at Richardson Flat Park & Ride to avoid parking hassles.

Topic 5: Health Dept. Messages 

We’ll wrap things up today with a few messages from the Summit County Health Department! 

First up, is a call to Summit County parents of 6th, 8th, 10th, and 12th graders! The Utah Student Health and Risk Prevention or SHARP survey provides the youth in our community a chance to share their voices on community climate, school safety, underage substance use, mental wellness, and more. The survey is anonymous, voluntary, and confidential. Results are used by numerous local organizations that provide valuable services for our children. The Health Department asks that parents give permission and encourage their children to take the SHARP Survey this year. To help you and your child prepare, a frequently asked questions page is available at  https://sumh.utah.gov/data-reports/sharp-survey/#survey-questions-and-privacy.  

Switching gears: the Summit County Health Department is holding a Stop-the-Bleed training on Feb. 12 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in the Downstairs Conference Room at their Park City Clinic (650 Round Valley Drive). This class is for anyone who would like to learn life-saving information. The course will be taught by Intermountain Healthcare and free tourniquets will be handed out after you complete the course. Email mrc@summitcountyutah.gov to reserve a space today! 

And, finally, January is Radon Awareness Month: Radon is an odorless, colorless, radioactive gas that can build up inside buildings and homes. Now is a great time to test for radon levels because windows and doors in your home are usually closed all day and that helps with a more accurate reading. Testing your home is the only way to know if radon levels are high which could cause an increased risk for lung cancer in you and your family. Test kits are available at ALL Summit County Health Department clinics. We have more info on how to test for radon in your home at summitcountyhealth.org.

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Hey everyone! Welcome back to another week of news here on Summit in Six! This week, we dive into a quick preview of this year’s General Session of the Utah State Legislature. Then, we share some important public health information regarding norovirus including tips on how to help stop the spread. Finally, we wrap things up with a last call for community planning lab applications and surplus vehicle bids! Alright, Derek, let’s get into the news. 

TOPIC 1: LEGISLATIVE SESSION PREVIEW  

Earlier this week, on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, the general session of Utah’s 69th legislature began and will run until Friday, March 7, 2025. Over the next 45 days, Summit County will track activity at the State Capitol and provide updates to the County Council and to the public at the regularly scheduled weekly Council meetings. 

You can tune into those meetings every Wednesday on Zoom (https://summitcounty.info/councilzoom) or live on the Summit County, Utah Facebook Page. 

In case you’re wondering what the County’s areas of focus are for this session, key policy concerns relate to: 

1. Transportation. This includes securing support and funding for projects like the Kimball Junction/I-80 Interchange project, the SR-224 and Bus Rapid Transit or BRT project, and High Valley Transit’s Sego Lily Transit Campus and expansion plans.
2. Olympics Planning. The County is hoping to actively engage with the legislature and others to start planning for a 2034 Olympic Winter games, understanding the infrastructure needs, particularly around transportation, transit, solid waste, and sustainability measures, seeing this as an opportunity to use our community as a demonstration of innovation for the rest of the world.
3. Revenues for Counties. This includes looking for support from the legislature for counties to have access to revenue sources that cities do, particularly to fund infrastructure/capital projects. The county also hopes to stay engaged in the Transient Room Tax (TRT) conversations among legislative leadership to ensure the county’s revenues from this tax are preserved and the county has the flexibility to use its portion of the tax on tourism impacts.
4. Affordable Housing and Land Use. Summit County hopes the legislature will see the value of public-private partnerships between counties/municipalities and developers to negotiate affordable housing projects with significant public benefits. We will also continue to monitor land use bills that will likely be considered or move through the legislature this session and work to maintain the county’s authority to decide its land use locally. In addition, the county hopes to see a revision to the HTRZ statute to better fit with projects in Summit County and plans to request modifications to the Moderate Income Housing Plan statute so the county can receive credit for things it has done to encourage the development of affordable housing that do not count currently. Finally, we’ll follow and engage in the discussions about short-term rentals regulations.
5. Childcare. Summit County hopes the legislature will continue to fund start up partnership grants between employers and providers who want to expand childcare offerings in their communities. The county will also request state assistance to remove barriers to make it easier for employers to partner with providers and offer childcare benefit to employees, as well as request state funding for scholarships, grants, subsidies, or tax incentives to moderate- and low-income families to afford childcare. Finally, we’ll ask the legislature to continue to fund, and possibly expand, the Department of Workforce Services Childcare Assistance program.

We’ll continue to follow and report on the session’s progress, specifically as it relates to Summit County’s interests, each week right here on Summit in Six.  

TOPIC 2: NOROVIRUS

The Summit County Health Department wanted to share some information about Norovirus, as it’s a commonly spread virus this time of year that is very contagious and causes vomiting and diarrhea.  It is sometimes called the “stomach flu” or the “stomach bug.” However, norovirus illness is not related to the flu. The flu is caused by the influenza virus. Norovirus causes acute gastroenteritis, an inflammation of the stomach or intestines. Most people with norovirus illness get better within 1 to 3 days; but they can still spread the virus for a few days after. 

Here are some ways to stop the spread of norovirus: Wash hands well with soap and water; hand sanitizer alone does not work well against norovirus. Clean and disinfect contaminated surfaces. Do not prepare, handle food, or care for others when you are sick. Stay home when sick for 48 hours after symptoms stop.

If you are looking for more information on this topic, visit summitcountyhealth.org.

TOPIC 3: LAST CHANCE!  

And, last but not least, we’ll wrap things up with a last call for community planning lab applications AND surplus vehicle bids! 

The community planning lab is a 10-week course that can help YOU understand the processes that drive local planning and land use policy decisions. Learn more about the Community Planning Lab and apply today through this coming MONDAY, January 27 at summitcounty.info/planninglab. 

The Summit County Auditor’s Office is accepting bids to purchase county surplus vehicles. 

Check out the available stock at summitcounty.info/surplus. To place a bid, the online bidding form can be found in the description of each vehicle. Bidding concludes end-of-day also this coming MONDAY, January 27, 2025. 

The winning bid will be the highest reasonable bid submitted. If a tie occurs, the Auditor’s Office will accept the bid that was placed first. 

If you have any questions about how to bid or the process, contact the Summit County Auditor’s Office at (435) 336-3027 or auditor@summitcountyutah.gov.

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 TOPIC 1 – UDOT Wasatch Back dashboard 

We’ll get the ball rolling with some big news for Wasatch Back commuters! 

The Utah Department of Transportation (aka UDOT) is bringing increased communication to drivers traveling in Parleys Canyon and the Park City area.

UDOT Wasatch Back will provide real-time updates and driver education on social media (@udotwasatchback on Instagram, Facebook, and X) and at wasatchback.udot.utah.gov. This is an extension of the Roads to Recreation program that includes UDOT Cottonwood Canyons which has helped travelers navigate Big and Little Cottonwood Canyons since 2019.

Reporting in this new area will focus on I-80 in Parleys Canyon, US-40 between Silver Creek Junction and Mayflower, SR-224 from Kimball Junction into Park City, and SR-248 from Quinns Junction into Park City. It’s targeted toward drivers traveling to winter recreation destinations, but the information can be useful to anyone driving through this area.

Real-time updates begin January 22 and include major crash alerts, notifications of the Traction Law going into effect, ski resort parking status and other big impacts to traffic. During storms, footage of road conditions will show drivers exactly what to expect.

You can also find information about Summit County plowing routes and snow removal.

Check it out at wasatchback.udot.utah.gov.

TOPIC 2 – Text My Gov Launch Announcement

Have you signed up for Summit County’s new text-based alerts yet?

In December, Summit County launched a new communication platform for residents to connect with county services via TextMyGov. This service enables residents to effortlessly receive important non-emergency notifications and easily find specific information or report issues by texting the county.

Opt-in by texting the keyword “SUMMITCOUNTY” to the number 91896. After sending the initial keyword, you will be asked to reply “YES” to confirm opt-in. Residents may receive notifications for events, county service disruptions, and more.

For specific text alerts, text one of the following keywords to the number 91896:

• For county road construction, snow plowing, and other updates from Public Works: text SCROADS
• For health advisories and other Health Department updates: text SCHEALTH
• For information on Summit Bike Share: text SCBIKE

Additional notification categories will be released in 2025. Beginning Spring 2025, residents can receive on-demand information 24/7 by texting 1-2 keywords to Summit County’s TextMyGov number, 435-495-4090. You’ll be able to get quick information about county departments and elected offices, and report concerns.

TOPIC 3 – Community Planning Lab Applications 

It’s time to apply for the SPRING 2025 Community Planning Lab, a 10-week course that can help YOU understand the processes that drive local planning and land use policy decisions. Learn more about the Community Planning Lab and apply today through January 27 at summitcounty.info/planninglab. 

TOPIC 4 – 910 Ranch Survey Open + Upcoming Open Houses

This is Summit County’s chance to help shape the future of the 910 Ranch:
There is a survey open through January 31 that will help the County gather vital public input for creating a balanced land management plan that reflects community sentiment, allows for recreation opportunities, and safeguards natural resources and conservation values. You can take the survey at: summitcounty.info/910survey 

You can also attend some open house events about planning for the 910 Ranch. All events will be held at the Sheldon Richins Building in Kimball Junction from 6:30pm – 8:30pm.

There will be two sessions in January, one is NEXT WEEK on January 21st + there is another on January 30th. At these sessions, there will be materials outside the scope of the survey that residents will have the opportunity to engage with. To be clear: there are two January opportunities to attend, but both events are structured the same.

At the Open House on March 18, event-goers can expect a recap of the data gathered from the survey and January Open House sessions. There will be an opportunity to submit questions to be answered by staff during a live Q+A.

Visit summitcounty.info/910ranch for history, details about the land acquisition, and how to stay involved.

TOPIC 5 Surplus Vehicles

The Summit County Auditor’s Office is accepting bids to purchase county surplus vehicles. 

Check out the available stock at summitcounty.info/surplus. To place a bid, the online bidding form can be found in the description of each vehicle. Bidding concludes end-of-day on January 27, 2025. 

The winning bid will be the highest reasonable bid submitted. If a tie occurs, the Auditor’s Office will accept the bid that was placed first. 

If you have any questions about how to bid or the process, contact the Summit County Auditor’s Office at (435) 336-3027 or auditor@summitcountyutah.gov.

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We hope everyone had a wonderful holiday season! We’re kicking off the new year with our first episode of 2025! In this week’s segment, we’ll cover elected official appointments, the upcoming SR-32 Open House next week, the 910 Ranch Survey, and some opportunities to get involved with several volunteer boards.

TOPIC 1: County Council Recap

During this week’s council meeting, the following individuals were sworn into public office for a variety of positions with the County: Councilmember, Megan McKenna, Council Member, Tonja B. Hanson, Council Member, Roger Armstrong, Recorder, Greg Wolbach, Assessor, Stephanie Poll, Sheriff, Frank Smith, and Recorder, Corrie Forsling. Congratulations to all and a big thank you for your service.

Also in yesterday’s meeting, the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources presented the County Council with a payment in lieu of taxes (PILT); compensation given to Summit County to make up for the presence of nontaxable land. We’re grateful for our state and federal partners who work with us to keep Summit County one of the country’s best places for outdoor recreation.

Every year, the County Council adopts an official work plan as a way to focus staff hours and align their work with the budget. It’s basically a blueprint for what work Summit County will accomplish in the coming year. The 2025 Work Plan was approved by Council at this week’s meeting. If our listeners would like to review the Work Plan and see what the County will be up to this year, please visit: summitcounty.info/workplan25

TOPIC 2: SR-32 Open House 

Mark your calendars for the SR-32 Corridor and City Centers Open House happening on Monday, January 13, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Kamas Services Building located at 110 N Main St. in Kamas! 

In case you haven’t heard yet, the cities of Kamas, Francis, and Oakley, in partnership with Summit County, UDOT, and Mountainland Association of Governments (MAG) are working to establish a holistic vision for the State Route 32 corridor from Oakley to Francis, with strategies for land use, transportation, economic development, and recreation. 

The SR-32 Corridor and City Centers Plan will balance and complement the regional use of the corridor with the needs of the communities of Oakley, Kamas, and Francis, including developing city center (downtown) plans for each community.

The project team wants to hear from the community as an integral part of developing a vision and plan for the SR-32 Corridor. 

At the open house on Monday, January 13, community members will have the opportunity to learn more about the project, meet the project team, and provide feedback on their experiences on SR-32 and their vision for the corridor and city centers along it. 

If folks can’t make the open house, there is an opportunity to provide input through an online survey: summitcounty.info/sr32survey.  

TOPIC 3: Community Planning Lab Applications 

It’s time to apply for the SPRING 2025 Community Planning Lab, a 10-week course that can help YOU understand the processes that drive local planning and land use policy decisions. Learn more about the Community Planning Lab and apply today through January 27 at summitcounty.info/planninglab. 

TOPIC 4: Current Summit County boards and commissions volunteer opportunities

If you’re looking for ways to get more involved with your county in 2025, we’ve got two openings:

1. To apply for either of the following openings, visit summitcountyutah.gov and click the Volunteer Opportunities box under “Latest News”. The Summit County Council is seeking one individual to serve on the Snyderville Basin Planning Commission. Meetings are scheduled for the second and fourth Tuesday of each month. Interested citizens must be residents of the Snyderville Basin Planning District for at least one year and no more than two members may reside within the incorporated boundaries of Park City. The Commission’s role is to hear, review, and recommend approval or disapproval of land use proposals consistent with the Snyderville Basin Development Code and to prepare amendments to the general plan, zoning, and subdivision regulations. For further information, contact Peter Barnes at (435) 336-3158. The deadline for applications is 5:00 p.m. this coming Monday, January 13, 2025
2. The Summit County Manager is also seeking an individual to fill one vacancy on the Summit County Fair Advisory Board. The Board is responsible for planning, organizing and promoting activities at the fair. The Board meets as needed at 5:30 p.m. on the second Monday of each month. For further information contact: Tyler Orgill at 435-336-3249. This position is open until filled.

We will have all this information in our shownotes.

TOPIC 5: 910 Ranch Survey Open + Upcoming Open Houses

This is Summit County’s chance to help shape the future of the 910 Ranch! There is a survey Open Through January 31 that will help the County gather vital public input for creating a balanced land management plan that reflects community sentiment, allows for recreation opportunities, and safeguards natural resources and conservation values. You can take the survey at: summitcounty.info/910survey. 

You can also attend some open house events about planning for the 910 Ranch. All events will be held at the Sheldon Richins Building in Kimball Junction from 6:30pm – 8:30pm. There will be two sessions in January, one on the 21st + one on the 30th. At these sessions, there will be materials outside the scope of the survey that residents will have the opportunity to engage with. To be clear: there are two January opportunities to attend, but both events are structured the same.

At the Open House on March 18, event-goers can expect a recap of the data gathered from the survey and January Open House sessions. There will be an opportunity to submit questions to be answered by staff during a live Q+A.

Visit summitcounty.info/910ranch for history, details about the land acquisition, and how to stay involved.

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