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Show A-8 Wed/Thurs/Fri, March 11-13, 2020 The Park Record Meetings and agendas Ridgelines TO PUBLISH YOUR PUBLIC NOTICES AND AGENDAS, PLEASE EMAIL CLASSIFIEDS@PARKRECORD.COM By Tom Kelly A century of skiing in Summit County AGENDA SUMMIT COUNTY COUNCIL Wednesday, March 11, 2020 NOTICE is hereby given that the Summit County Council will meet in session Wednesday, March 11, 2020, at the Summit County Courthouse, 60 North Main Street, Coalville, UT 84017 (All times listed are general in nature, and are subject to change by the Council Chair) 12:00 PM Work Session 1) Interview applicants for vacancies on the Summit County Mosquito Abatement District (60 min) 1:00 PM Closed Session – Litigation (30 min); Personnel (60 min); Property acquisition (60 min) 3:30 PM - Move to Council Chambers (10 min) 3:40 PM Work Session, Continued 1) Pledge of Allegiance 2) 3:45 PM - Quarterly budget report; Matt Leavitt (20 min) 3) 4:05 PM - Legislative update; Janna Young and Kim Carson (45 min) 4) 4:50 PM - Discussion regarding COVID-19; Rich Bullough (45 min) 5) 5:35 PM - Council Comments (15 min) 6) 5:50 PM - Manager Comments (8 min) 7) 5:58 PM - Council Minutes dated February 26, 2020 (2 min) 6:00 PM Public Input Public hearing and possible adoption of Resolution No. 2020-02, a Resolution by the Summit County Council to approve the Neeleman Family Farm and Ranch Agriculture Protection Area in accordance with Section 11-1-3 of the Eastern Summit County Development Code and Section 17-41 of the Utah State Code. The application involves 328 acres (Parcels CD-487, CD-498, CD-395, CD-408, and CD-487-C) located at or near 1889 N Democrat Alley; Kirsten Whetstone One or more members of the County Council may attend by electronic means, including telephonically or by Skype. Such members may fully participate in the proceedings as if physically present. The anchor location for purposes of the electronic meeting is the Council Chambers and Conference room, Summit County Courthouse, 60 N. Main, Coalville, Utah Individuals with questions, comments, or needing special accommodations pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act regarding this meeting may contact Annette Singleton at (435) 336-3025 Snyderville Basin Special Recreation District 5715 Trailside Drive Park City, Utah 84098 Phone: (435) 649-1564 Fax: (435) 649-1567 www.basinrecreation.org ADMINISTRATIVE CONTROL BOARD MEETING NOTICE Public notice is hereby given that the Administrative Control Board of the Snyderville Basin Special Recreation District will hold its regularly scheduled meeting on Thursday, March 12, 2020, at the time and location specified below. All times listed are general in nature and are subject to change by the Board Chair. AGENDA DATE: Thursday, March 12, 2020 LOCATION: Trailside Park, 5715 Trailside Drive, Park City, UT 84098 6:00 PM Call to Order and Public Input 6:10 PM Oath of Office 6:20 PM 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Consent Agenda Request to approve minutes from 2/13/2020 Request to approve the prior month’s expenditures Request to approve purchase of truck for Open Space Request to approve purchase of truck for Parks Request to approve purchase of cardio equipment for the Fieldhouse Request to approve the declaration of certain District items as surplus property 6:25 PM Election of 2020 District Treasurer and authorize as signer on the District’s accounts with Zions Bank 6:35 PM Questions on department updates 6:55 PM Updates from District committees 7:10 PM Director comments 7:25 PM Board member comments and review of action items 7:40 PM Closed session: Personnel 8:10 PM Adjourn The Denver & Rio Grande steam train pulled around the bend and into a wide open valley. It had been a long threehour journey from Rio Grande Western station in Salt Lake City, with a short stop in Sugar House, up and over Parley’s Summit, down through Snyderville and snaking through a narrow corridor past Park City’s old red light district and on into Frog Hollow. On board, hundreds of men, women and children hustled to pull on coats and hats, grabbing their skis and poles and venturing out into the freshly-fallen snow. It was Winter Carnival at Snow Park, what we now know as Deer Valley - 1936. Today, as we glide effortlessly down pristine slopes at Deer Valley Resort and Park City Mountain, we visually see our town’s history in the mining structures that dot the snowscape. We ride comfortably in gondola cabins or high-speed chairlifts from bottom to top. Earlier this week, a group of advocates from our community’s Friends of Ski Mountain Mining History gathered in the historic Mid Mountain Lodge to talk about the past. How did we get to where we are today silver to snow - from one of the world’s biggest silver mining towns to one of its most notable ski resort towns? Local miners of the 19th century faced challenges with heavy snow. Rudimentary skis were a functional way of getting around for those who stayed in the mountains over the winter months. Across America, Scandinavian immigrants brought skiing to our new land not just as functional tools, but for recreation and competition. In 1915, a Norwegian immigrant, Martinius ‘Mark’ Strand, led efforts to build a ski jump in Dry Canyon, not far from Fort Douglas in the Salt Lake City foothills near the present-day Federal Heights area. Despite its small size, it quickly became a showcase for the sport - not just for jumping, but for enticing others to use skis for recreation. Strand soon found that snow was not so plentiful in the wide open, very exposed faces of the hillside at Dry Canyon. So he began his search over Parley’s Summit for a new location where snow was more consistent. He found it on Rasmussen Ranch, a broad hillside south of what we now know as Kilby Road, just west of High Ute Ranch. Recreational skiing came to Summit County. Together with fellow Norwegians Axel Andresen and photographer Peter Ecker, they had formed the Norwegian American Athletic Club (later the Utah Ski Club) - the first ski club in the western USA. By Christmas Day 1928 they had built several small jumps at Rasmussen Ranch, holding the first tournament in 1929. The towering Ecker Hill jump, located to the west in what is now Pinebrook, would go on to become one of the world’s premier world-record-setting venues. How did we get to where we are today silver to snow - from one of the world’s biggest silver mining towns to one of its most notable ski resort towns?” Despite the Great Depression, skiers flocked up Parley’s to the new Rasmussen Hill. The epicenter of this first local resort was the Well Come Inn, a charming little restaurant and inn located along what is now I-80. Owned by the Rasmussens, it was a great gathering place for skiers through the 1930s. Parley’s Summit became a popular destination for skiers, traversing the backcountry from Lamb’s Canyon up to Parley’s Summit and down to the Rasmussen Ranch. Another popular route included an overnight in Thaynes Canyon then over Scott’s Pass to Brighton, where the Wasatch Mountain Club (formed in 1920), had a cabin. Further down the road through Snyderville and Park City, locals were exploring the feasibility of another ski area in an area called Frog Hollow. Park City officials approached President Franklin Roosevelt’s Work Projects Administration (WPA) with the concept to create a win- Florida asks visitors from abroad to self-quarantine BOBBY CAINA CALVAN Associated Press TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida health officials took the unprecedented step Monday of asking all travelers to self-isolate for 14 days after returning from any foreign travel, to help contain a fast-spreading threat to public health. Two people have already died in Florida out of 18 Florida residents that state health officials say have tested positive for the new strain of coronavirus that is now quickly spreading across the United States and other parts of the world. The Florida Department of Health, like those in many other states, had previously limited the advisory to people returning from China, South Korea and Italy. Florida Health Department Spokesman Alberto Moscoso said the move was taken “as part of the effort to control the spread” of the virus in Florida. “The situation in Florida is swiftly changing,” he said. Wisconsin native Tom Kelly landed in Park City in 1988 (still working on becoming an official local). A recently inducted member of the U.S. Ski & Snowboard Hall of Fame, he is most known for his role as lead spokesperson for Olympic skiing and snowboarding for over 30 years until his retirement in 2018. This will be his 50th season on skis, typically logging 60 days in recent years. Red CaRd RobeRts One or more members of the Board may attend by electronic means. Such members may fully participate in the proceedings as if physically present. The anchor location for purposes of the electronic meeting is the Snyderville Basin Special Recreation District Administrative Offices, 5715 Trailside Drive, Park City, Utah. State recommends holing up for two weeks after arrival ter sports center. Similar resorts would be opening across the mountains at Brighton (1936) and Alta (1939). With help from the Union Pacific Railroad, Sun Valley opened in 1936. The WPA began work in the mid-30s clearing runs for skiers taking the train up from the valley, but no lifts were installed. After World War II, skiing in Summit County grew quickly. A J-bar lift was installed at Rasmussen Hill by Judge James Kilby, who had married Selma Rasmussen. Otto Carpenter and Bob Burns entered into a lease with United Park City Mines to build a ski area with a chairlift at Snow Park. Mel Fletcher ran the ski school. Seeing its success, the mining company built its own ski area, Treasure Mountains, which opened in 1963 with the longest gondola in North America. It went on to become today’s Park City Mountain. Snow Park, which closed when its lease ran out in 1968, became Deer Valley Resort in 1981 with development by former Park City owner Edgar Stern. Along the way, Navy veteran Cal McPhie, who had run Little Mountain in Emigration Canyon, opened Gorgoza in 1968, which later became Parley’s Summit Ski Area and now Woodward Park City. This weekend when you scan your Epic or IKON pass and hop on a chairlift for the five minute ride to the top, think back to those days 90 years ago when skiers made their own way up the mountain in makeshift gear and fashionable wool coats. Imagine traversing the Wasatch Back with wooden skis and bamboo poles when a good ski outing was a long weekend trip from Park City to Brighton to Alta. A lot has changed, But the smiles were still the same! Of the 18 Floridians testing positive, 12 were diagnosed in Florida and five were diagnosed in another state, according to the Health Department. In addition a California resident, now under self-isolation in Florida, has tested positive. It was unclear how the new advisory could play out in a state that is a destination for millions of visitors from overseas. Already, there is concern about how the virus could affect amusement parks such as Disney World in Orlando, one of the country’s most visited attractions. Cruise lines are also already being impacted. Florida health officials advised residents who have traveled internationally to self-isolate for 14 days after returning to the United States. In particular, the Health Department is suggesting that anyone who traveled last month on cruise ships on the Nile River in Egypt self-isolate because some passengers have tested positive with the novel strain of coronavirus. On Monday, Florida House Speaker Jose Oliva acknowledged the threat from a new virus to the Florida economy, as he opened what could be the final week of this year’s legislative session. “We may be facing a very real challenge here. The coronavirus, while it had a rather minute effect on us, the panic surrounding it has had a real affect,” he told his chamber Monday morning. Meanwhile, the governor’s schedule Monday was expected to be dominated by COVID-19. The governor was to again speak with Vice President Mike Pence, who President Trump has appointed to lead the national effort against the disease. Florida health officials say anyone who has a fever, shortness of breath and other symptoms of respiratory illness within 14 days of traveling to some of the most affected areas, such as China, Italy, Iran, South Korea and Japan, should inform their doctor and local health department. The same advisory applies to people who have been in close contact with anyone who recently traveled to severely impacted countries who show symptoms. People who are asked to self-quarantine should remain home. Health officials say they should not go to work or school or at any other gatherings until 14 days after returning from foreign travel. If any symptoms develop, they should alert a doctor and health officials. By Amy Roberts Without a square to spare I think my favorite thing about social media is how quickly everyone earns a PhD in the topic du jour. The constitutional and impeachment experts from a few weeks ago are now infectious disease specialists, medical professionals, and/or doomsday survivalists. I never thought I’d see the day when toilet paper was a currency, but here we are. Personally, I’m not especially worried about the coronavirus. I grew up in a house that had carpet in the bathrooms, drank Boone’s wine in college, and was once bit by a baboon during a tug-of-war over a loaf of bread, which I later ate. I’m pretty sure my immune system is next-level. It is an odd feeling though to be professionally removed from all the hype. This is the first time in my career there’s been a global pandemic I haven’t been paid to talk about in some fashion. I started out as a journalist and covered a number of health-related stories, including the avian flu and SARS. Less than a month after I switched professions and began working in media relations for a hospital, the swine flu nabbed all the headlines. In that role, I fed information to reporters hungry for a local angle. These were all big stories at the time, but I don’t recall hoarding toilet paper ever being part of the conversation. I still can’t quite figure out how sneezing, coughing, and a shortness of breath has resulted in this now worldwide shortage of Charmin. The panic surrounding the coronavirus has likely been escalated due to social media, which was still a relatively new form of communication at the time of the swine flu outbreak. Of course, it doesn’t help that we have a president who is, at best, a recklessly impulsive, science-denying, incompetent fool utterly incapable of managing a hangnail, much less a pandemic. I’m not sure about you, but I’m not prone to getting my health facts from a man who just a few days ago admitted he did not know people die from the flu. “I never heard those numbers. I would’ve been shocked. I would’ve said, ‘Does anybody die from the flu?’ I didn’t know people died from the flu,” Trump said to press last Friday after he toured the Centers for Disease Control. I’m not prone to getting my health facts from a man who just a few days ago admitted he did not know people die from the flu.” I want to be shocked, I really do. But the bar is just so low anymore. What do you expect from a guy whose strategy to combat a potentially fatal disease is to encourage people to go to work, because, well, he’s got a hunch it’s not really as deadly as experts from the World Health Organization say it is? “Now, this is just my hunch,” he said in an interview on Fox News. “Based on a lot of conversations with a lot of people that do this, because a lot of people will have this, and it’s very mild, they’ll get better very rapidly, they don’t even see a doctor, they don’t even call a doctor, you never hear about those people, so you can’t put them down in the category of the overall population, in terms of this corona flu, and/or virus. So you just can’t do that. So, if you know, we have thousands or hundreds of thousands of people that get better just by, you know, sitting around and even going to work. Some of them go to work, but they get better.” And if that isn’t enough to reassure you, there’s this: Trump seems to believe he has a genetic predisposition to intelligence because his uncle taught at MIT. “He was a great super genius,” the president said before furthering his case with this gem, “I like this stuff. I really get it. People are surprised that I understand it. Every one of these doctors said, ‘How do you know so much about this?’ Maybe I have a natural ability.” While I am sure the doctors at the CDC were indeed dumbfounded, I’m equally as sure it had nothing to do with the president’s scientific acumen, especially considering just moments prior he admitted he had no idea people died from the flu. Or, who knows, maybe they just have uncles who are also prone to being dumbfounded. Like all good outbreaks, the headlines and the hysteria will eventually move on. But in the meantime, I’m not shaking anyone’s hand. Not because of the coronavirus, but because people are out of toilet paper. Amy Roberts is a freelance writer, longtime Park City resident and the proud owner of two rescued Dalmatians, Stanley and Willis. Follow her on Twitter @amycroberts. |