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Published every Wednesday and Saturday.. Continued From A-1 Democrat awaits Solitude connection discussions have been closely watched by environmentalists and the tourism industry, and it will likely be one of the important campaign issues for some people in Park City and surrounding Summit County. The economy is critical to Howell's overall platform. He said his experience in the private sector was preparation for the economic decisions that Washington, D.C., must make. "I've got a clear acumen on the economy. I understand how the economy works," he said. Howell said he wants a performance audit conducted on each federal department, something that he said will find that not all departments are providing returns on the money they spend and that the federal government has not used technology to the fullest. He said the audits could also uncover questionable uses of taxpayer money. "I think there's going to be a fair amount of fraud. I think there's going to be a fair amount of abuse, waste," he said. Meanwhile, Howell wants tax loopholes closed, including tightening tax laws to ensure the wealthy pay an ap- Continued From A-1 Park City posts survey Some of the survey questions include: ● what are the barriers to purchasing a home, with answers that include affordability and the size of homes in someone's budget ● what someone considers an affordable payment on a home, with answers including monthly payments ranging from less than $900 to more than $2,500. ● how someone commutes to work, with answers including driving alone, carpooling, taking a bus, walking or Continued From A-1 Fireworks banned to have control over people's lives, and I know a lot of people will be disappointed this summer. But better to have people be disappointed than lose lives in a fire." Ure added that the ordinance is not intended to stop large firework shows like those set off at the ski resorts during July 4 and on Pioneer Day since they have permits and fire trucks on standby. The emergency meeting was called by Summit County Manager Bob Jasper after he spoke with Utah Governor Gary Herbert on Friday evening. "He urged us to have set rules and limits in mind for fireworks this summer," Jasper said. "I met with Park City Fire District and Utah Wildland Fires and we went through all of the Basin map: brought to you by attorneys propriate amount of income taxes. The tax laws should be simplified, he said, criticizing the federal tax code as having "gone awry." He supports an idea to cut corporate tax rates in an effort to encourage businesses to keep their operations in the U.S. Some other planks in his platform include: • ensuring the education system remains competitive and reflects the needs of the 21st century • diversifying the national energy portfolio, saying that fossil fuels like coal and oil should be included with renewable sources like solar and wind • keeping Utah's air and water clean in an effort to expand the economy • supporting a path to citizenship for some who are in the country illegally Howell is scheduled to visit Park City on Wednesday night for a fundraiser. He will likely have difficulty in November given the political makeup of heavily Republican Utah. Howell, though, could have a strong showing in Summit County, which is seen as one of the state's reliable Democraticleaning areas. In the 2000 campaign, he narrowly lost the county to Hatch in an election that the incumbent won by a wide margin when the statewide tally was completed. Howell predicts he will win Summit County in November with approximately 60 percent of the votes. More information about Howell is available on his campaign website, www.votehowell.org. Map courtesy of Summit County Some Snyderville Basin developments were shaped by lawsuits. Summit County hopes it can avoid lawsuits centered on zoning By SARAH MOFFITT The Park Record At first glance, the map showing the subdivisions in the Basin that were built as a result of a lawsuit seems overwhelming. But Summit County Manager Bob Jasper said he thinks it is important information for planning commission and County Council members to have as they move forward with the creation of a new development code. "The map is not black and white," Jasper said, adding that some of the neighborhoods that were approved through legal settlements are a mix of county-approved buildings and additional density dictated by lawyers. "Some of the areas we don't even have clear records of because they were approved or the lawsuit happened so long ago. Jeremy Ranch and Pinebrook, for example, are mixed developments and were built through multiple lawsuits by developers in the early 1990s." Other neighborhoods in the Basin that are identified as being built in part through lawsuit settlements include: Quarry Village, Red Hawk, Silver Summit, Willow Creek Estates, Ranch Place and Promontory. There are 20 neighborhoods whose parameters were dictated by lawsuit outcomes. riding a bicycle. ● how many people live within a household "Your input will help shape housing solutions such as assisting renter households wanting to become homeowners, identifying unique issues in resort communities, and understanding what factors influence housing choices," the survey says. Housing issues have long challenged City Hall leaders, who have struggled to provide living options in the state's most expensive real estate market. The local government has built work force housing and assisted in other projects. It also requires work force housing be built as part of some development approvals. The survey is available on City Hall's website, www.parkcity.org. Select the ‘Park City Municipal Seeks Input on Housing Needs' link under the ‘News' section. plans and decided this was best. We are hopeful that nothing happens but are gearing up for the worst. We have evacuation plans and are as ready as possible." According to Jasper, the county does not have the power to ban certain ammunitions but the ordinance strongly discourages jacketed bullets, incendiary bullets and tracer bullets. Hewitt and Summit County Fire Warden Bryce Boyer said that their biggest concern isn't a brush fire, but a huge fire on a steep slope near homes that is difficult to contain, spreads quickly and could affect the economy of the county for years to come. Fireworks will still be sold in stores and Park City Police Chief Phil Kirk said it is not illegal to buy fireworks, only to use them. The Park City Fire Department, Park City Police and Summit County Sheriff deputies will be patrolling from July 1 to the 7 to make sure residents are following the ordinance. If someone is caught setting off a banned firework, it is a Class B misdemeanor and punishable with up to six months in jail or a $1,000 fine. Continued From A-1 Sales taxes might go up and entertainment districts. ● improvements to streets in Old Town, which would continue City Hall's long-running efforts to upgrade the neighborhood's roads. ● improvements to the network of storm drains Ryan Combe was endorsed by nearly all of the Democratic candidates in the state House of Representatives and state Senate districts within the 1st Congressional District. An article in the June 23-26 edition of The Park Record incorrectly stated that the endorsements came from sitting legislators. "Your Home Town Dealer" STARTING @ $35/SF INSTALLED (3 cm Granite) Granite Samples and Estimates Call: 2012 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE OVERLAND SUMMIT 2012 JEEP WRANGLER RUBICON SALES SERVICE PARTS BODY SHOP www.spencerautosales.com 888-653-5969 46 East 200 South • Heber City • • • • ● land purchases for conservation purposes The Historic Park City Alliance, a business group that represents Main Street and nearby streets, supports the increase. The organization's board of directors recently unanimously endorsed the proposal, according to Maren Mullin, the president of the group. City Hall has addressed Mullin's group and the Park City Area Lodging Association in the last few weeks to brief members about the idea. Mayor Dana Williams and the City Council discussed the possibility of requesting an increase during budget talks in the spring and early summer. Correction SPENCER AUTO SALES • Chrysler • Jeep • Dodge "We need to examine the result of some of our decisions in the past as we move forward and see how we came to have some of these developments," Jasper said. Summit County Planner Kimber Gabryszak said the while the community may not want too much growth in the Basin, if the county says ‘no' to everything, more developments may be allowed through lawsuit settlements. "Lawsuits over development rights have had a huge impact on the area," she said. "The map shows how the county got to where it is and that going forward, we need to plan for growth and allow it in a smart way. Otherwise, we won't have control over it because it will all be settled through lawsuits." Gabryszak added that as the Snyderville Basin Planning Commission and County Council move forward on adopting a new development code, they should consider what hasn't worked in the past. "Just saying ‘no' doesn't always work. And sometimes what they decide in the end isn't effective and then a development is built anyway, but now the county has no control over it," she said. "How can we take control going forward so a developer doesn't think we are just saying ‘no' to say ‘no.' Instead, we can say, ‘you can build here, just not here'." The Snyderville Basin Planning Commission is in the final stages of drafting a new General Code and development plan and met with the Summit County Council Monday night to discuss how each entity would define smart growth in the Basin. 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