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Show Wed/Thurs/Fri, July 22-24, 2020 A-3 The Park Record County Seat COUNTY EDITOR: ALEXANDER CRAMER 649–9014 EXT. 15712 | Countynews@parkrecord.com County to tow at trailheads As cars block fire exits, enforcement efforts to increase Using the latest digital technology, get a 32 point inspection on your vehicle for summer. Specializing in the repair and maintenance of Audi, BMW, Land Rover, Mercedes, Porsche, Subaru, VW, Volvo And All Other Makes and Models Pick up and delivery service available Conveniently located in the heart of Park City behind Ritual Chocolate Over 30 Years Experience: Serving Park City Since 1989 ALEXANDER CRAMER The Park Record Summit County is stepping up enforcement around some of its busiest trailheads to combat issues of congestion that have started to impact neighbors with annoyances like mountain bikers tailgating in the middle of neighborhoods, or safety issues like blocking emergency access routes. County councilors said last week that kinder, gentler options to reduce illegal parking had failed to produce the necessary results. “It’s been a month. It hasn’t gotten better, if anything it’s gotten worse,” Councilor Roger Armstrong said. “... The nice words about it aren’t going to fly anymore. Either the behaviors have to come under control very quickly, or we’re going to have to go to the next step. And the next step is going to be closing (the Rob’s Trail) trailhead.” Two areas were listed as being of particular concern to the council, Rob’s Trail near Utah Olympic Park and the Summit Park Trailhead, where people parking illegally have blocked emergency routes through the crowded neighborhood with steep hills and winding, narrow streets. But ticketing at trailheads requires time from sheriff’s deputies, and officials heard that Sheriff’s Office resources are stretched thin by, among other things, the office’s role in enforcing and educating citizens about the county’s mask mandate. The plan is for Snyderville Ba- We are open and taking all precautions for COVID-19 Follow us on ( 2 8 8 6 ) TANZI PROPST/PARK RECORD County officials say they’re going to start towing vehicles parked illegally at congested trailheads but will start with education and ticketing first. The situation is proving dangerous, officials said, as cars are blocking emergency vehicle access in some areas like near the Summit Park trailhead. sin Recreation District employees to take over enforcement action at the beginning of August after the County Council and the district’s administrative control board change regulations to allow Basin Rec employees to write parking tickets. Already, Basin Rec has installed signs at the congested trailheads directing people to overflow parking areas. Officials say the enforcement actions will progress from education to tickets to towing. Councilors requested the timeline be accelerated because of the safety issues associated with blocking access for emergency vehicles, and enforcement is slated to begin soon after the necessary code changes, scheduled to occur July 29. Matt Wagoner, trails and open space manager for Basin Rec, said that the district is tackling the trail congestion issue from another angle, as well, investing $70,000 for more than a dozen trail counters to be placed in high-traffic areas. The hope is that by compiling data about what kind of users are on the trails at what times and which direction they’re traveling, the district can pursue management strategies to lessen the effects of congestion. Ben Castro, the chair of the administrative control board, said that eventually officials would like to see a permitting system that would ease access for Summit County users who pay for the trails through their taxes and charge visiting users to access the trail systems. That’s an approach Armstrong said he supports, as well. Officials indicated they would also like to address the for-profit mountain bike touring companies that use Summit County trails and are not required to pay to do so. The first step, they said, is to address issues affecting the safety of residents. “If we can move up the (enforcement) timeframe, I think we should do so,” said County Councilor Glenn Wright. “The pictures I’ve seen from Summit Park recently are really frightening, potentially with fire season coming up.” 435-649-AUTO FAX: 435-649-2846 Mon-Fri: 8-530 1155 Iron Horse Dr • Park City The protection you need and the service you deserve Auto • Home • Life • Retirement • Motorcycle • Renters • Boat Steven Robertson Partner Robertson-Cooper Ins Services Call or Text: 435-647-9898 Email: srobertson5@allstate.com 505 Main Street Park City, UT 84060 Pioneer Day fireworks nixed Restriction covers unincorporated Summit County ALEXANDER CRAMER The Park Record The state forester has banned the use of fireworks in unincorporated Summit County for the upcoming Pioneer Day holiday as dry, hot weather has increased the risk of wildfire to an unacceptable level. “Due to current and forecasted weather conditions coupled with the extremely dry vegetation conditions in northeastern Utah, the State Forester, in consultation with the county (council) of the affected area, has determined that measures must be taken to prevent the ignition of forest and rangeland fires,” State Forester Brian Cottam wrote in an order effective July 20. The ban will remain in place through Nov. 30. Though the authority rests with the state official, local fire officials say they work closely and advise the forester on the decision and had indicated they would seek a ban when it became clear the weather warranted it. The ban does not cover private land inside of municipal limits, but cities and towns often follow the county’s lead. Organized fireworks shows that have a license granted by the state fire marshal and a permit from the local jurisdiction may still occur. Violation of the order is punishable by up to six months in jail and a fine of up to $1,000. It will be the responsibility of the Summit County Sheriff’s Office to enforce the order. Sheriff’S report A 47-year-old woman said she was assaulted via shopping cart for not wearing a mask at Walmart, according to a report from the Summit County Sheriff’s Office. The woman told deputies that a man hit her cart multiple times with his own cart, ultimately hitting her cart so hard it was taken from her grip. The woman said she had multiple underlying medical conditions and that her condition was exacerbated as a result of the man hitting her shopping cart. Deputies indicated they would follow up on the case and that the woman said Walmart management might have information about the man. According to the Sheriff’s Office, law enforcement also responded to several other calls between Monday, July 13, and Sunday, July 19, including a wine cooler stolen from a home under construction and a 6-year-old boy hit by a car in Oakley while riding his bicycle. Sunday, July 19 Thieves stole a dishwasher, a wine cooler and two paint sprayers from a home under construction near Stagecoach Estates. Deputies indicated they did not have information about a suspect. Saturday, July 18 A motorcycle, side-by-side recreation vehicle and flatbed trailer were stolen from a storage facility on Old U.S. 40. Deputies said the case was under investigation. Thursday, July 16 A 30-year-old Kamas man was asked to leave a campground in the Uinta Mountains after drunkenly threatening the camp host. He was later driven home by a friend. Deputies indicated there was not enough evidence to make an arrest and that the case would be forwarded to the County Attorney’s Office to screen for charges. Wednesday, July 15 A 6-year-old boy was transferred to a Salt Lake Valley hospital with a skull fracture after being struck by a vehicle in Oakley. Two children were riding their bikes when they pedaled through a stop sign. A 51-year-old Oakley man was driving when he saw one of the children and slowed his vehicle, moving forward slowly while watching the youngster. He then felt his vehicle hit something, which turned out to be the 6-year-old boy. The boy was hit by the front bumper of the vehicle. He was sent to Park City Hospital in stable condition and then transferred to a hospital in the Salt Lake Valley with a skull fracture. The boy was not wearing a helmet. The man was not cited. Tuesday, July 14 Deputies located an 11-yearold boy who was involved in starting several small brush fires in Coalville. Deputies indicated state officials were handling the investigation. Monday, July 13 A 16-year-old Woodland teen was removed from his home for a 24-hour cooling-off period after threatening his mother with violence. Deputies indicated the boy has a history of violence and that they recommended charging him with class B misdemeanor threats of violence. The boy went to stay with a friend. Deputies were notified that two laptops had been stolen from a Jeremy Ranch location. Deputies indicated they had surveillance video of one of the thefts and that the case would be forwarded to the Investigations Division. A 23-year-old Spanish Fork man was cited for domestic violence assault and intoxication while he was in the hospital after he had been removed from a hotel near the Canyon Village base area. The man had been drinking all night when deputies arrived around 5:30 a.m. and found that his sister had been restraining him until their arrival. The man had become physically aggressive toward his mother and sister. A 28-year-old South Jordan man called the Sheriff’s Office to report his soon-to-be ex-wife had marijuana in her vehicle when the pair met to exchange custody of their child. Deputies searched the vehicle, finding a user amount of marijuana and paraphernalia. The 26-year-old Heber woman was upset but agreed it would be better for the child to go with the father. She later called back to report that she had been assaulted during a custody exchange. Deputies indicated they would investigate that incident. 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