A member of the Park City Council delved into the delicate topic of the relationship between the community and the tourism industry, essentially explaining to rank-and-file Parkites they reside in a mountain resort and they should expect issues stemming from the crowds.
Park City Mountain Resort has appeared to many Parkites to be jammed with skiers and snowboarders, spurring widespread complaints. But the top staffer at the mountain resort said on Thursday the number of skiers and snowboarders during the ski season has not been as high as critics have believed.
The concept of City Hall enacting some sort of development moratorium was briefly raised during Park City Council discussions this week, but it was unclear whether the municipal government will ultimately pursue such an action.
Mayor Nann Worel and the Park City Council held a discussion about the plans to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the 2002 Winter Olympics while also marking the Games of this year. In an intriguing sidebar to the overall talk, the elected officials unexpectedly addressed the corporate influence on the Olympics.