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THE LODGING NUMBERS LIFTED A DOWN SKI SEASON TERI ORR HAS AN AFFINITY FOR AN OLD GRAY LADY The PA R K C I T Y, U TA H W W W. PA R K R E C O R D . C O M Sat/Sun/Mon/Tues, June 9-12, 2018 Serving Summit County since 1880 Romney, in town, sees GOP sweep | Liquid landing Vol. 138 | No. 36 50¢ Officials take step to narrow Treasure bond Republicans will keep control of Congress, White House, he says A City Council majority appears to back asking voters for lower figure, perhaps $50.7 million BUBBA BROWN The Park Record Mitt Romney on Thursday said he anticipates Republicans will retain control of the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives in November and that President Trump will be “solidly” reelected in 2020. Romney made the remarks at an invitation-only gathering at Stein Eriksen Lodge marking the first evening of his annual E2 Summit in Park City, a conference that convenes a roster of influential figures to discuss important political issues. Romney said his confidence in the GOP’s chances this fall, and in 2020, stem from a strong economy he anticipates will continue to grow. He lauded the tax overhaul Congress passed in December, saying the cuts to corporate taxes allow companies to spend more money on employee wages and other investments. He also praised Trump for taking what he sees as “extraordinary” stimulus actions in the first year of his presidency. As for Trump’s chances to win a second term in 2020, Romney said the Democrats are likely to nominate a candidate with views out of the mainstream. In that scenario, it would be difficult to unseat a president presiding over a growing economy, he said. Romney’s remarks at the summit were particularly notable as he campaigns to become Utah’s next senator. Romney is in a primary race against Mike Kennedy, a state representative, for the GOP nomination to replace the retiring Sen. Orrin Hatch. The summit was not intended to be a campaign event, however, and Romney only briefly touched on the campaign in his remarks, joking that the crowd was likely wondering “why in the world” he’s running for elected office again after losing his bid for the White House in 2012. Other topics Romney addressed included Russia’s continued interference in the elections of Western democracies, saying the intrusions represent a concerted effort to weaken democracy, and the role China will play in the coming decades as it seeks to exert its strength. Romney said he is confident the United States will be able to compete in the changing global economy because Americans are entrepreneurial and innovative. He also indicated the U.S. could continue to ride economic growth for years to come, saying a service-based economy is less susceptible to recession, barring an unforeseen event. He added that the growing government deficit and interest that Please see Romney, A-2 3 sections • 40 pages Business ................................. A-7 Classifieds .............................. C-8 Columns ............................... A-18 Crossword .............................. C-4 Editorial................................ A-19 Events Calendar ..................... C-6 Legals ................................... C-11 Letters to the Editor ............. A-19 Restaurant Guide.................. A-17 Scene ...................................... C-1 Scoreboard ............................. B-5 Sports ..................................... B-1 Weather .................................. B-2 JAY HAMBURGER The Park Record would leave Main Street earlier than usual and not spend as much money on the street as a result of the parking prices. He said the forecast for business on Sundays during the summer is “pretty grim.” “They were pretty disappointed in it, spending 40 bucks an hour to park,” Rice said about the motorcyclists. City Hall has set the price of Silly Market parking at $5 per hour between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. with a maximum of $18. The prices apply to Main Street, the China Bridge garage and the surface parking on Swede Alley. Parking in the China Bridge garage and the surface lots on Swede Alley was free most Sundays during the Silly Market in 2017, with a $20 charge on the Silly Market weekends of Independence Day and Labor Day. Jenny Diersen, the special events and economic development program manager at City Hall, said officials received “constructive feedback” from Main Street businesses about the parking rates after the opening Silly Market of the season. City Hall also said the number of vehicles counted at a park-and-ride lot at Park City High School was up significantly from the first Silly Market in 2017, meaning those attendees opted for the outlying lot rather than the paid locations in the Main Street core. Michael Barille, the executive director of a business group centered on Main Street called the Historic Park City Alliance, said he fielded concerns about the first Silly Market based on the parking, including the placement and messaging of signs meant to explain the system. “The general impressions are that the street A slight majority of Park City Councilors on Thursday evening appeared to support attaching the lower of two potential dollar figures to the ballot measure needed to fund most of the cost of acquiring Treasure in a conservation deal, a display of disagreement among the elected officials about the financing just two weeks before a final figure could be crafted. The meeting on Thursday was critical since the City Council is scheduled to adopt the budget on June 21, and there is not a scheduled meeting next week. The elected officials do not need to set the amount of the ballot measure as they adopt the budget, but it has seemed likely for months that they would identify the figure or provide a clear indication of the number by the end of the budget talks. The ballot measure’s dollar figure does not need to be finalized until the end of August. The elected officials are using the budget talks to whittle down the amount that will be sought from voters when they decide whether to approve or reject a bond necessary for the acquisition. Mayor Andy Beerman and the City Councilors have discussed a range of potential cuts to capital projects as a means to free up funding for the Treasure deal, which is priced at $64 million. The majority of City Councilors — Steve Joyce, Lynn Ware Peek and Tim Henney — appeared to support a ballot measure pegged at $50.7 million while the other two City Councilors — Nann Worel and Becca Gerber — seemed to lean toward a $53 million figure. Officials had been widely discussing a range of between $50 million and $55 million, and the meeting on Thursday served to further narrow the figures. It would be, by a wide margin, the largest-ever City Hall conservation bond at either figure. The lower figure of $50.7 million is more than twice the $25 million number attached to the ballot measure passed to finance most of the cost of the Bonanza Flat acquisition, the current record holder. The elected officials discussed the ramifications of both of the figures on City Hall’s plans for capital projects like road improvements in Old Town. Officials are considering delaying certain projects, perhaps by five to seven years, to free up funding for the Treasure deal. They include a plaza in the Main Street core, roadwork in Old Town that is part of City Hall’s long-running efforts to improve the neighborhood and Main Street sidewalk improvements. Joyce said City Hall should demonstrate a willingness to sacrifice as it asks voters to approve the ballot measure, while Henney said he is not concerned about delaying projects for up to seven years since Please see Prices, A-2 Please see Numbers, A-2 TANZI PROPST/PARK RECORD Justin Schoenefeld, a member of the U.S. aerials team, trains Friday, performing exercises on the double ramp at the Utah Olympic Park’s Spence Eccles Olympic Freestyle Pool. Aerial skiers say the summer months are when they learn new tricks for competition in the winter. Parking prices seem silly to some as market season starts There were complaints about revamped system during the first event of the summer JAY HAMBURGER The Park Record Patrick Rice, the general manager of the No Name Saloon & Grill on Main Street, last Sunday noticed business was slow. It was the opening day of the Park Silly Sunday Market, usually a good one for business at the establishment, but that was not the case last Sunday. Rice said it is likely Park City’s revamped paid-parking system capped the crowds on Main Street, even for the popular Silly Market. Last Sunday was the first Silly Market held since City Hall installed an expanded paid-parking system, including increasing rates during the Silly Market. The revamped paid-parking system is meant to ensure there are spots available for paying customers after it was found Main Street employee vehicles occupied an outsized number of spaces. But it has left many on Main Street displeased, and the opening date of the Silly Market triggered another round of concerns. “The street wasn’t near as busy,” Rice said about Sunday. He described an example involving a group of eight motorcyclists at the No Name Saloon who said, between them, it cost $40 per hour to park on Main Street. People are spending their money to park on Main Street rather than at businesses, Rice said, adding that customers indicated they Democrats must choose a Senate candidate Wasatch Back women stump for nomination in expansive district ANGELIQUE MCNAUGHTON The Park Record Two Wasatch Back women who are vying for the Democratic party’s nomination for Utah’s Senate District 26 seat will face off against each other in this month’s primary election. Eileen Gallagher and Pat Vaughn are hoping their diverse backgrounds and experience will carry them on to succeed incumbent Sen. Kevin Van Tassell, R-Vernal, who is not seeking reelection to a fourth term. Senate District 26 covers swaths of Daggett, Duchesne, Uintah, Wasatch and Summit counties. It stretches from the Colorado and Wyoming borders to Pinebrook. The primary contest between Gallagher and Vaughn has remained cordial, with both women commending the other for stepping up and contending for a seat that has been held by Republicans for decades. Gallagher, a Parkite and pediatric physician, has only lived in Utah for about eight years. But, she feels that gives her a unique perspective on issues such as transportation. Transportation and traffic congestion has been a critical talking point for Summit County’s elected officials in recent years. Park City and Summit County’s governments have worked hand-in-hand to offer alternative modes of transportation and get people out of their cars. GallaghPlease see Senate, A-2 TANZI PROPST/PARK RECORD Democrats Pat Vaughn, left, and Eileen Gallagher are competing for a spot on the party’s ticket in this month’s primary election. Vaughn and Gallagher are vying for Utah’s Senate District 26 seat. VISITOR GUIDE Hikers hope for hops in Empire Canyon Summit Land Conservancy and Wasatch Brewery will host a hops hunters hike from 9:30-11:30 a.m. on Sunday, June 10, at Empire Canyon. Hikers will search for hops that are on hillsides protected by the Conservancy. For information, visit wesaveland.org/hopshunters. |