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Park City Mayor Reflects On Achievements, Looks Ahead During State Of City Address

A crowd of people sit in an auditorium; the Park City councilmembers sit on stage in front of a screen
Park City Municipal Corporation

The second annual State of Park City address brought around 200 community members to the Park City Library Santy Auditorium Tuesday evening. 

Park City Mayor Andy Beerman highlighted some achievements from the past year, including new homeowners moving into the recently completed Woodside Park Phase I affordable housing units; adding seven more electric buses to the Park City Transit fleet; and the conservation of Treasure Hill, Bonanza Flat and Armstrong/Snow Ranch Pastures. Park City’s 2020 Vision process has shown community interest in “bold” changes and actions in the community. Beerman says the city’s preservation of open space is one example of being bold.

"When we set out 30 years ago to go from the white barn to the red barn, we've done it," Beerman said. "I won't say we're done buying open space, but I think we're about ready to close that chapter in the book and be able to focus on some other things in the community. But personally, I'm really proud of what we've done."

Park City Manager Matt Dias reflected with KPCW on the city’s progress and direction in recent years.

“I've been with the city for six-and-a-half years, and we've tackled some issues that have been languishing for 30 years, in terms of Treasure Hill and Bonanza Flats and even Bonanza Park and electrifying our bus fleet and all these aggressive things," Dias said. "We've set a course now that the community I think has confidence in our ability, believes that we will be responsive to their desires, and so it was a prideful moment for me.”

In his final remarks during Tuesday’s address, Beerman issued some challenges to the community. He encouraged residents to get out of their cars and use alternative transportation at least once per week; to create less waste and support a zero-waste goal for Park City; and to set realistic expectations around impacts of tourism on the community. While there are genuine concerns around traffic and affordability, Beerman says Park City residents are still living many people’s vacations.

"Next time you show up on a great ski day, and that lift is a little bit longer than you want it to be, smile and remember how lucky you are to be here," Beerman said.

If you missed the State of Park City address, a livestream of the event can be found at Park City Municipal’s Facebook page.

Emily Means hadn’t intended to be a journalist, but after two years of studying chemistry at the University of Utah, she found her fit in the school’s communication program. Diving headfirst into student media opportunities, Means worked as a host, producer and programming director for K-UTE Radio as well as a news writer and copy editor at The Daily Utah Chronicle.
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