Wade Carpenter

The 2025 Work Plan outlines the City Manager's priorities and focus areas for mutual accountability, guided by the City Council's values of Balance, Connectivity, and Experience. Key priorities include Transportation, Core Services, Housing, Community, Community Development and Planning, Neighborhoods, Economic Development, Recreation, Sustainability, Equity, and Organizational Capacity. The plan details existing and new long-term planning initiatives, community development projects, capital projects, and core internal services, aiming to enhance organizational focus and clarity.

The Park City Council held a strategic planning retreat to discuss Vision 2020, community priorities, community housing, transportation, and planning and land use.

The Historic Preservation Board meeting addressed multiple applications for historic district design review, disassembly and reassembly, and material deconstruction to accommodate new additions to historic structures. Key discussion points included the approval for material deconstruction at 1060 Park Avenue, the approval for disassembly and reassembly at 909 Woodside Avenue, and a continued discussion regarding 1002.5 Norfolk Avenue, focusing on material deconstruction and potential temporary relocation and panelization. The board also addressed public input and concerns related to construction impacts on neighboring properties.

The council discussed the Park City Arts and Culture District, focusing on transit proposals, housing goals, and the potential for a mix of affordable and market-rate units. They explored transit options, including bus routes and pedestrian safety, and considered the financial aspects of housing, such as rental models and bond financing. The council also received public input on the district and discussed renewable energy projects for city operations, as well as small business COVID testing.

The council discussed a request from the Park City Institute to move six concert dates from Quinn's Junction to City Park, considering the positive response to a previous concert and conducting public outreach. Concerns were raised about exceeding event capacity, neighborhood impacts, and conflicts with private events. Public comments included support from the Kimball Art Center and concerns from residents about increased traffic and noise. The council discussed noise levels, concert start times, parking issues, and the possibility of City Park becoming a permanent venue. They also touched on event fatigue and the definition of a compelling community event.