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PARK CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION
14 May 19, 2003
The meeting convened at 8:10 p.m
Present at the meeting were Councilmembers Jim Bnmeyer, Chris Nelson, Paul Omodt, Susan
Sanger, Sue Santa, Sally Velick, and Mayor Jeff Jacobs.
Staff present. City Manager(Mr. Meyer), Community Development Director(Mr. Harmening),
Police Chief(Mr. Luse), Fire Chief(Mr. Stemmer), Public Works Director(Mr. Rardin),
Director Parks and Recreation (Ms Walsh), Communications Coordinator(Ms. Schwartz), and
Recording Secretary(Ms Samson)
1. Budget Discussion
For tonight's budget discussion, Councilmembers received a six-page report with budget
proposals that Council thought should receive further consideration pnor to implementation.
The following discussion is framed around those budget proposals.
PROPOSAL. Position reduction—Firefighter/Inspector/Trainer/Administrative Assistant. The
2004 financial impact is a$75,000 permanent reduction
PROPOSAL: Charge for structure fire response Council does not want the City to charge for
structure fire responses, however, do charge insurance companies for motor vehicle accidents
when applicable.
PROPOSALS Eliminate City/School calendar The financial impacts for the City's share of the
calendar is $10,000 in 2003 and $10,000 in 2004 Ms Schwartz was available for questions.
Mayor Jacobs suggested letting the calendar go. Councilmember Bnmeyer said, if the City
continues to participate in the calendar's production, cut its costs. He thinks the calendar should
remain intact as a joint venture between the City and the schools. Mayor Jacobs then stated that
a cap should be placed on the cost of the City's share.
Councilmember Sanger recommended the City's entire contribution to the calendar be
terminated
Councilmember Omodt disagreed He said the calendar is a great marketing tool and a tangible
benefit.
Councilmember Nelson agreed with Councilmember Sanger.
To eliminate postage costs, Mayor Jacobs suggested the calendars not be mailed.
Councilmember Velick suggested using the schools as distribution centers for the calendars.
Councilmember Bnmeyer offered that a formula be devised to justify the expense of the
calendar Mayor Jacobs, and Councilmembers Sanger, Santa, and Nelson are okay with a zero
contribution Council suggested contributing up to $3,000 for the calendar.
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PROPOSAL: Vacate street and streetlights in the Meadowbrook complex. Maintain any
necessary utility easements. The 2004 financial impact would be $2,000. Mr. Rardin reported •
that, according to the City Attorney, the City may legally turn back or vacate the streets and
streetlights in the Meadowbrook complex.
Councilmember Nelson favors the vacation.
Mayor Jacobs will not support the vacation.
Councilmember Bnmeyer said it is not such a good idea to vacate the Meadowbrook complex.
The Council's consensus is to vacate
PROPOSAL: Reduce sidewalk snow removal and repair services. The financial impact would
be $12,500 for sidewalk snow removal, and $85,000 for sidewalk repair. It was agreed that the
City will continue to remove snow from "city" sidewalks
In regard to sidewalk maintenance, Mayor Jacobs would like to continue to maintain and repair
all "city" sidewalks and place responsibility for maintenance and repair of"neighborhood"
sidewalks on adjacent property owners.
PROPOSAL: Close the Westwood Hills Nature Center on Saturday and Sunday in the summer
(Memonal day through Labor Day) The financial impact would be $1,200. Council agreed to
close the Westwood Hills Nature Center on Saturdays and Sundays dunng the summer.
PROPOSALS Reduce number of winter skating rink sites, reduce hours the warming houses are
open, and eliminate staffing and future use of the Stendle slide at Oak Hill Park. The financial
impact would be a$13,500 reduction in seasonal staff. Council concurs with this proposal as
stated in the report. The Stendle slide will close.
PROPOSAL: Reduce"community support" contributions. Councilmember Sanger suggested
cutting the School Cable TV Grant and direct more monies to STEP. Council requested
additional information on Corner House. It was stated that an additional $5,000 be redirected to
STEP from contributions to other organizations.
2. Miscellaneous—United Properties
Mr. Harmening reported on United Properties. The City and United Properties are negotiating a
development contract, and Mr. Harmening asked Council if they still prefer Scenario 1. Council
affirmed that they favor Scenario 1.
3. Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 10:35 p m
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