Entries Published On September, 2014
Death of Crane Driver Shows Why Projects Like Discovery Core Aren’t Smart
Earlier this year, the Summit County Council refused to grant special exceptions to the Discovery Core Project, a housing development behind Weilenmann School. The project required special exceptions because its roads were too steep and setbacks weren’t big enough. Things about it just weren’t safe. The intelligence of this decision was highlighted by a tragic accident …
PCMR….
So we read that PCMR has agreed to pay their $17.5 million bond? Let’s hope they don’t forget to drop the check off by Friday afternoon.
Can the Park City School District Be Saved From Itself (and Us)?
“We have met the enemy and he is us.” –-Walt Kelly On Thursday night the Park City School Board voted to increase taxes in order to cover a shortfall and raise $3+ million per year. The reasons communicated by various board members include the need for more teachers due to increased enrollment, enrollment by out of …
So I’m Not Really Getting a Good Deal at Tanger Outlet Mall?
Here’s a fascinating story about outlet shops and how they aren’t really what they seem. https://medium.com/@BrassClo/the-myth-of-the-maxxinista-82962369dccc
Do You Want A Drive Through Coffee Stand in the Walmart Parking Lot?
Silver King Coffee is requesting that the Snyderville Basin Planning Commission allow them to build a coffee stand in the Walmart parking lot. They are presenting a plan on Tuesday to the Commission in the hopes that they will allow them to add the building to the parking lot in front Great Harvest Bread. Because …
Should UTA Issues Kill The Mountain Accord? Maybe Dave Ure is on to something.
Summit County Council Member David Ure raised concerns during a recent County Council meeting regarding an audit of the Utah Transit Authority (UTA) and how that relates to supporting the Mountain Accord. The Mountain Accord is a massive project that hopes to redefine how our mountains are accessed, and includes partners such as UTA, local …
Watch the Park City School District Truth in Taxation Meeting about Tax Increases
On Tuesday, the Park City School Board held a Truth in Taxation Meeting about increasing property taxes. This meeting attempts to justify the tax increases and takes public comment.
Kimball Arts Center, Don’t Go Away Mad, Just Go Away
Like a scorned lover, the Kimball Arts Center says it’s leaving town. No longer can it deal with such a judgmental lover like Park City. “What? I can’t build a gigantic 5 story Lincoln Log building off Main St? OK, I’ll do something different. I have the finest architects from Honningsvåg working on it. There is …
Can We Please End the War on Dogs?
Did you know every 3 minutes someone is viciously attacked by a dog in Park City… or so you might think if you read editorials in the Park Record and visit Park City’s Suggestion website, “Let’s Talk Park City”. For instance, there is this gem on letstalkparkcity.com, “Tired of people who think it’s o Kay to …
Vail, Please Just Tell Us When We Have to Buy The Epic Pass
Vail, please just tell us when prices rise for the Epic pass. I remember last year it said that you had to buy it by early September but then the price stayed the same until sometime in October. This year there is more of the same. My guess is we have until mid October. Unless, of …
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