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We Predict the Next Big Park City Battle…
…teachers versus district… Now that Vail VS PCMR is settled, with the only loser being a coffee company (and perhaps a community), we thought we might chime in on the next big Park City battle. It’s funny how one test, in this case the SAGE test, can upset the apple cart. As Rahm Emanuel says, …
Which Park City Schools will Be Closed to Outside Enrollment in 2015?
This week, the Park City School District discusses which of our schools will be “open” for enrollment next year. Open for enrollment means that students from other districts can apply to go to a Park City School. This year Parley’s Park and Trailside were closed. While things could change based on school board discussions, given …
It’s too bad for Park City Roasters, but ….
It’s unfortunate to hear that Park City Roasters has lost its PCMR contract. We like local success stories. However, that got us to thinking, Park City Roasters never really had our PERSONAL contract. Why? It’s just too expensive. Typically a bag of Park City Roasters coffee costs $11.99 at the super market. Starbucks, Pete’s, or Dunkin Doughnuts costs …
Superintendent Dr Ember Conley May Be the Exact Right Person to Address our Schools’ Upcoming Challenges
On Tuesday, the Park City School Board discussed class sizes of Park City Schools. Before this discussion, Superintendent Conley spoke about a vision for where the schools were going and how that impacts class size. We found the honesty, focus, insight, and willingness to address hard topics refreshing. Not everyone will like what she has to say, but …
Employee Parking Pass For Sundance Goes Up By $450
Something we haven’t heard many people talking about with regard to Park City’s proposed employee parking changes for Main Street is the increase in cost for parking during Sundance. Right now an annual parking pass, with a Sundance option costs $300. If the new parking regulations are passed, this goes up to $750. Wow. We understand that …
Thoughts on Park City’s New Parking Proposal
This week the Park City City Council will discuss Main Street employee parking. The City believes that the majority of parking on Main Street is being taken up by employees. A staff report says “A Main Street Business survey was completed that showed that there may be as many as 1,000 employees working during busy …
Park City High School…Which Classes Would You Cut?
It should be an interesting few years for the Park City School District. The school district is running up against a taxation limit and therefore funds will be limited and the school board will have to make hard choices. Parents appear to want smaller class sizes, lots of class options, and programs like early release. …
Riverhorse Wants to Enclose Its Deck During the Winter
Riverhorse on Main wants to enclose its upper deck to enable service of additional customers during the winter. The concept is expected to look similar to this: The City appears to be against this because they feel the structure impacts the historic nature of Main Street. They say “These balcony enclosures also threaten the historic …
Who Was the Genius Who Decided to Interrupt Jeremy Ranch School Traffic?
This morning around 7 AM construction workers started setting up blockades at the corner of Rasmussen and Homestead Roads in Jeremy Ranch. These blockades took traffic down to one lane each way. This is the corner that most traffic goes through to get to Jeremy Ranch Elementary. As of 8 AM, traffic was backed up …
There are Honest People in Summit County
During many Summit County Council meetings, the County Council approves changes to home values that are reflected in property tax requirements. For instance, a property owner may protest their home’s valuation. While it’s the Assesors job to review these, the County Council makes the final approval or denial. This week, there is interesting change. A …
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