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PC CAPS is Teaching our Children the Wrong Lesson
During April 2012 there was a heated debate over whether to start the PC CAPS program, an initiative by the Park City School system to provide real-world experience to high school students through hands on projects. During 2012 there was also a budget crisis within the school system. They needed to slash $4.7 million from …
More good news… if you had already bought a PCMR pass. Looks like you’ll be taken care of
Many of our friends who had bought PCMR passes were worried that they would be in trouble with the Vail buyout of PCMR. According to the buyout press release, “All PCMR passes for the 2014-2015 ski season will continue to be honored and can be exchanged or upgraded for a season pass that will also be …
Park City Builders Should Be Happy with Vail’s Acquisition
Did Vail buy PCMR for the skiing? Maybe not. After reading this financial blurb on the acquisition, it’s going to be good for Park City builders… Vail get’s steal and 682,000 sq feet of land approved for residential and commercial development
By Abstaining, School Board Member Tania Knauer Exemplifies What Is Wrong With Many Park City Leaders
The Park City School Board recently voted to increase property taxes by over $3 million dollars to cover upcoming shortfalls. That vote was 4-0 with one member abstaining. One member abstaining? Was that one member absent? Did she miss part of the discussion? Did she need to leave during the vote to use the bathroom? …
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 …
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