Hey everyone! Welcome back to another week of news here on Summit in Six. Today, we run through a quick recap of Wednesday’s County Council meeting, which included some budget conversations + updates on Dakota Pacific and Cline Dahle developments. We also dive into some important winter safety reminders for the community to keep in mind now that the snow has arrived! Finally, we wrap things up with some info on dark sky-friendly lighting practices & a holiday vaccination reminder from the Health Department! Alright, let’s get into the news! 

Topic 1 – 2025 County Budget Update 

A quick update on the proposed 2025 county budget discussions. 

Although the Election Results will not be officially certified until Tuesday, November 19, unofficial results indicate that the Emergency Services Sales Tax will pass in Summit County. 

Because the ESST is likely to pass, the Council has chosen not to proceed with Truth in Taxation for the Summit County General Fund this year.  

For more information on the Emergency Services Sales Tax, visit: summitcounty.info/esst. 

Topic 2 – Updates on Cline Dahle and Dakota Pacific 

Up next, we have some quick updates on key development discussions happening in the county. 

Another work session was held on the Cline Dahle RFP at this week’s county council meeting. The Council heard from County Economic Development and Planning Staff, as well as a group of developers in efforts to further refine the RFP for the property. It is expected that the RFP will go out to bid in a couple weeks. This just means that the county will begin accepting design proposals for the property. We’ll keep you updated with more information and potential for public input on the property, as the project continues to move forward. 

The discussions between the County Council and Dakota Pacific also continued at this week’s council meeting. The group reflected on last week’s public hearing, where over 100 community members shared their thoughts on the proposed public-private partnership for the land in Kimball Junction. The group recounted that a majority of the feedback they received from the public was focused on traffic and density concerns. In the end, it’s clear there are still details to work through before the council takes a final vote on DPRE’s development application. The discussion will continue at next week’s council meeting, on Wednesday, November 20. Meeting details can be found at summitcountyutah.gov under the Agenda/Minutes tab. 

Topic 3 – Seasonal Parking Limits 

Seasonal parking limits go into effect TODAY, Friday, November 15, and will run through April 15, 2025. This means no on-street parking on County roads (unless otherwise marked by the County) is allowed. For more winter safety reminders, including the winter trash policy from Republic Services and County snow storage guidelines, please visit summitcountyutah.gov/publicworks. 

Topic 4 – Dark Sky Stewardship 

Pollution of our natural environment is not limited to daytime hours only. Light pollution hinders access to viewing the starry night sky and has negative impacts on our area’s beloved wildlife, human health, and more. This is why your local leaders at both the city and county levels have committed to encouraging dark sky-friendly lighting practices!

Need a New Year’s Resolution for 2025? Save our night sky! According to area development codes: by the end of this year, on December 31, 2024, all outdoor light bulbs in Park City and unincorporated Summit County must be 3,000 degrees Kelvin or less, and all outdoor lighting fixtures must be fully shielded and down-directed. If you have any questions, visit summitcounty.info/darkskies.

Topic 5 – Holiday Vaccines  

Pass the gravy, not the germs, this holiday season. Did you know it takes 2 weeks for most vaccines to be fully protective? The Summit County Health Department encourages members of our community to stay up to date on routine vaccinations to keep Summit County a healthier community for all. Get your flu and/or COVID vaccines this season now so you can be protected by the time the holidays roll in. Reach out to your healthcare provider to schedule your appointment. You can also schedule an appointment with the Summit County Health Department at 435-333-1500. Let’s stay healthy this season!