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Show i June 11, 1999 The Summit County Bee PKA3 between Park City and Salt Lake. This brings an extensive amount of dollar value in State Tax revenues. "We are at a good starting point as to retail surveys-wit- h the first draft being almost complete. We haven't reached the entire County yet, but the project is certainly Kamas Valley Fiesta Days Royalty Chosen underway. As to Olympic planning proyes, it will be a real challenge. One of the things we have jects- learned is that other venyes did not anticipate the role tourism would play, as people believed that because of added crowds, price gouging and construction obstacles, the possibility of visiting the County Commissioners Pit Cone, Sheldon Rkhins ud Eric SchifTerii mide their first presentation in their new Commission Chambers which they moved into on Monday, hy presenting Park City Chamber Bureau Director, Joan Calder a Certificate of Appreciation for the work she has done within the County. Joan will be leaving her position affective July 2nd. Continued from page A1 Road. The applicants appeared before the board on May 1 1 and May 25 to introduce the project and concept of the development plan. The proposed project is to be constructed Brown's Canyon Road from the County, in a "gentleman's agreement." WORK A work SESSION-GRE- Y 1LWK session wss held on 626.54 acres of land, broken down into the following categories: Development acreage:577.54 acres. Critical areas 49 acres ( steep slope-6.- 0 acres, flood plains 10.1 acres, wetlands 32.9 acres.) Total density: 117 units ( potential mix has not yet between the Commission Board, Senta Beyer from County Planning, and applicants, Jeff Graham and John O'Connell, concerning the k Course Golf Grey-Haw- Development The issue at hand was to determine wether to grant a Minor SPA for a 1 17 residenPlan and tial lotprivate golf course community located off of the Bitncr Ranch Re-Zo- been determined) Total Open Golf Space: 484.8 acres ( 'Course-20- 8 acres and environmen- 77) tal 276.8 acres. The proposal calls for develop CRISPY 39C Thru TACOS 99 Park City 1640 Honanzn Drive Jakes Over The Top ing an 18 hole Fazzio designed golf course, with a large clubhouse, pool cabana, gated guard shack and maintenance facility. Issues that have been addressed by the applicants include: Wetlands- - which would have an enhancement plan incorporated into ts the development agreement. have agreed to provide an alternative water source and water connections to the Knob Hill residents at no expense to them. They are also working on a soilfcr-tilizremediation plan and a run Water-applican- er offretention plan of where the chemicals are being deposited and what impacts they have on the wet- amts - HOUSE PLANTS - C010H BOWLS Salt City Candles Find. Lowest Prices Youll Big Selection! 5 Coalville an adequate supply of "living, breathing people to help, especially in the areas of housekeeping and chefs. Calder cited problems such as job demands, tough seasonal market and living facilities as several of the problem areas. RESTAURANT TAX RECOMMENDATIONS Three members from the Restaurant Tax Board met to present their findings to the the Commission. After many hours of discussion, and review by the County Attorneys Office to determine wether everything was "okay for the project to move ahead. CHAMBER BUREAU UPDATE Joan Calder from the Park City Chamber Bureau, brought with her several reports detailing the findings of several studies as she gave her update "for the last time". Joan will be leaving her position as head of the organization effective on July which the 2nd, a fact Marketing full amount). Snydcrville Basin Recreation Dist.-- $ 5,000.00 trail signs (full amount). Novelle Golf Showdown-marketin- g and television e!cctrical-$2000.00 of requested amount.) Park (50 City Motorcycle week promotion $50,000.00 ( fully Commissioners both "understand country trail from the Aerie to the Rail Trail- - $10,000.00 ( full amount). "I really believe that now is a time for Transfer take place" said to Implementation Calder ( speaking about her leaving). There are marketing plans in place, involving guests services, campaigns and budget reviews, with the final draff plan scheduled for July 1st when their ( the cham- ber) budgeting year true-wi- year-u- 5, Club-motorcy- funded.). Park City Municipal Corp-LoProspector Trail, funds to complete the 3 12 mile back st Mountain Trails Foundation-$13,750.0- 0 ( full funding)trail maps. Seed money for production and promotion of new trail maps for the Park CitySnyderville Basin for hiking, biking, etc. Sales expected Festival-fundin- th 3.5 p $200,000.00-Olympi- c 1999 Kamas Valley Fiesta Days Royalty In spite of rainy weather that forced the event indoors, the 1999 Kamas Valley Fiesta Days queen was chosen on Wednesday, June 2. There were seven contestants and the competition included an interview and a test on the Kamas This year's royalty consists of queen: Lacey Potter. 1st attendant: Bridgette Wilde. 2nd attendant: Krista Harris. Wilde also won the horsemanship and test awards and Harris w as chosen Miss Congeniality. Valley Fiesta Days history and schedule and rodeo questions. The Final portion w as on horsemanship. The 1999 royalty is excited to promote the Kamas Valley Fiesta Das Celebration and are looking forward to representing the Citizens Concerned About Forest Use Continued from page A1 opinion is that taking land aw ay from off roaders contributes to land abuse. The other side of the issue deals w ith w hat effect different types of use has on the land. There are individuals and organizations that would point out that motorized and mechanized vehicle use causes deterioration to natural resources. One purpose for designating land as Wilderness is to preserve it. The forest service will continue to seek infomu'ion from the public on this issue throughout the month of June. They are asking that comments be completed and sent to them before July 1, 1999. Once the evaluation phase is complete, the forest service will prepare its recommendations. This should be completed by August 1999. There will be public meetings on the proposed action in September. The final plan is scheduled to be completed by December 2UM. Park City International Jazz begins,-th- e the late snowfall, it would be expected that the numbers would see a significant downward trend, but instead the opposite was a record setting Chamber Bureau: to provide future funding. plans are almost ready. Calder told the board that looking at the numbers of tourism and 336-551- 1 Another concern is hsving arrive. and ready to roll, several projects were spproved to receive funding-shou- ld the Commission agree. Projects listed include: Park City great Marvelous ous situstions that are sure to land, soils, water table, drainage, etc. Additional items discussed were: the viewshed, landscaping, and signatures of service providers. The board gave their approval but regrettably take note of. EDDlNGOTSmCVARim regions after the Winter Games was not something they wanted to da Because of that information, Calder said the group was looking into various marketing strategies that would allow for bringing tourism into the area to sustain good sales tax revenue. "This is really the heart of the season of us. We are arranging for counselnot psying for our businesses-n- o, chological, but showing them what to do and how to cope with the vari- for promotion and g advertising for second year. $ 35,000.00 (not asking amount). Park Restaurant ( close) extensive advertising and promotional campaign to the Wasatch Front. Snyderville Basin Rec. Association-$140,000.0- City Chicken Ranch 0 District- - $40,000.00 (full), complea small section of the from last year. "March was a tion of tremendous month." 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