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.
The Park City Planning Commission was expected to begin discussions this week about a major development proposal in the Iron Horse district, but the talks, it appears, will be delayed even as City Hall crafted a timeline for the panel.
Park City is readying to mark the 20th anniversary of the 2002 Winter Olympics in February alongside a celebration of this year’s Games in China. But a high-ranking City Hall staffer on Thursday indicated the revelry that is planned should not be considered to be formal support for the state’s bid for a second Winter Olympics.
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.
A real estate agent who also owns a homeowners association management business and serves on the Snyderville Basin Planning Commission won a midterm appointment to the Park City Council on Thursday night. Ryan Dickey’s swearing in date was not set during the meeting on Thursday, but he is expected to ascend to the City Council shortly.