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A participant identified in the meeting as Carol Hazleton, who described herself as \"comp counsel\" in the session, said the agencies “are operating from really old data,” referring to UDOT and state wildlife staff who had held an online meeting. Attendees said the agencies had done field visits but had not taken into account local fence changes and recent land development patterns that could affect wildlife crossings and mitigation plans.

Why it matters: Changes in fencing, subdivisions and other land uses can affect wildlife movement and influence where mitigation measures such as underpasses, overpasses or fencing should be located. Meeting participants urged staff to contact regional UDOT and state wildlife offices and share local maps and updates.

Participants said a recent agency conversation had referenced 2018 and 2020 data and recommended the town collect and forward updated mapping and contact lists for regional wildlife planners. The group agreed to follow up with regional contacts and to provide emails and mapping shown at the field visit.

Ending: The transcript records a plan to consolidate local information and contact regional agency staff so state transportation and wildlife planners have current land‑use and fence data before finalizing mitigation recommendations.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","01/23/2025 Hideout Town Council and Planning Commission Special Meeting/Workshop","oneSentenceSummary","At the retreat, residents and officials raised concerns that UDOT and state wildlife agencies are using 2018–2020 data for wildlife mitigation planning, and urged coordinated outreach to provide updated local information about development and fences.","taxTitle","Hideout, Wasatch County, Utah","taxId",7466,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6653158,"Hideout outlines PR plan after Ross Creek open house; staff to push press releases and three more community open houses",65,7595000,7660000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2485600-5d459dc5e5fa254d319834e862b2477f&start=7595&end=7660","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2485600-5d459dc5e5fa254d319834e862b2477f/thumbnail_7595000.jpg","/articles/6653158/Hideout/Wasatch-County/Utah/Hideout-outlines-PR-plan-after-Ross-Creek-open-house-staff-to-push-press-releases-and-three-more-community-open-houses","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6653158-8322f960768ed42ccea84b71a9ef64de/orig.mp4?Expires=1773584683&Signature=NWeJrT1iy-Qmald-ZLlZRN8Sj7o~TM4z~jQwQHj21YbzGRn3ZQFhXRhSt98E2mdwI-YGirNvDJKHcXL-6~4aABIJEYYyCZhfOc3tQiqq1WS~NwnQEM0QvEKZ11Naf74g3Aumcq6zCqcETIqXDayX26EIsHyh3jZDkZGGnq7rCqgComMHWfzzCqOx6hDabEvjwQWt7HvZwsKRiFrVDxlLJRJkaa6-mO6P5iMIrmIVx1gmqIGlqfgHpEiELRhy33opPX1mZeaiyftWDlTEGKzQ1EMWU7B8fIzQsFdz984oByQYrK3eA-k9RcJAovL~wgE9kdwrFr2wCzOK4O-0ie5Xbw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","At the retreat, Hideout communications efforts and a draft 2025 public-relations plan were presented and discussed, with an emphasis on replicating the local coverage earned by the Ross Creek open house.

Consultant Helen Langan told the group the town set “a measurable goal… to get between 10 and 12 positive news stories about Hideout over the course of the year,” and outlined a program of press releases, targeted media pitches and quarterly open-house events tied to topics likely to attract reporters. She said the Ross Creek event produced multiple local stories and that deliberately timed public events could be used to draw further coverage.

The immediate plan discussed at the retreat calls for a Q1 press release/announcement of the general plan, followed by a targeted media pitch on wildfire preparedness and defensible-space work. The communications work includes a website redesign for improved functionality, a monthly “newsroom” coordination meeting for staff and three additional open-house events in later quarters focused on topics such as trails and outdoor amenities, wildfire mitigation/defensible space, and follow-up work on Ross Creek. Langan said the wildfire topic is especially timely and could be pitched as part of a regional angle to outlets that cover wildfire risk.

Staff and council discussed partnership opportunities with surrounding jurisdictions and developers; participants suggested inviting Summit County, Park City partners and property owner representatives to joint events. The discussion noted available technical wildfire data the town has obtained and urged making homeowners aware of available property-level wildfire-audit services from the fire department.

Ending: Town officials directed staff to finalize the Q1 press release and wildfire pitch, to begin website improvements and to schedule the first of three open houses. Materials from the Ross Creek open house and media links will be used as examples for future events.","Following a well-covered Ross Creek open house, town officials discussed a communications plan for 2025 that includes a Q1 press release, targeted media pitches on wildfire preparedness, website improvements and three community open-house events to generate 10–12 positive news stories.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6653162,"Hideout hosts 'Let’s Talk' mediation workshop to teach active listening and finding common ground",2534,4941000,7475000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2485600-5d459dc5e5fa254d319834e862b2477f&start=4941&end=7475","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2485600-5d459dc5e5fa254d319834e862b2477f/thumbnail_4941000.jpg","/articles/6653162/Hideout/Wasatch-County/Utah/Hideout-hosts-Lets-Talk-mediation-workshop-to-teach-active-listening-and-finding-common-ground","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6653162-12c2abd89b7b47d75ed6c922e446bcc1/orig.mp4?Expires=1773584683&Signature=JqoocmYZeoCa3w9zVK4j0qoGg4b7QmEo3jmgJSapoJjBMMFgjnJMo7p9NJwRyMIKdxc-PKKdf6shx~zej3Ep8xWLZIBF4GM0g1b~l7134OJf4uwdnCxDUjzwPSESHQGrHxvSCHO8JRhK3O5oZYBvD8Ly5lTn5ZwWE6BQL8jZX9WsgMAdOLJ5Kku6YfIg4cL7WbT28-Z2qxKg7DNPLkQ1eTNkDJrTzvHw6-S3RQXgq7lvLDDUaHmRaTmujGBLxEEP25RA0frk4Ffnr9Z6p18Qy~Ud9YxYQWd~YNwUlXzaTEl5TjlJfOtWEHjehaqdSCxmrxDGcP3P3tkfr2rbzxO0Ag__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Mountain Mediation staff led an interactive “Let’s Talk” workshop at the Hideout retreat, aiming to give council members, staff and residents tools for resolving or de-escalating contentious conversations.

Chris Campbell, identified in the session as Mountain Mediation’s program director, and Deborah McGraw, a mediator and master facilitator with the organization, guided exercises on self‑awareness, active listening, finding common ground and “speaking to connect.” Participants practiced reflection and short, structured exchanges designed to keep conversations constructive.

Why it matters: Local governments and community groups face frequent, emotionally charged public meetings. Facilitators said improved listening and self‑regulation techniques can reduce escalation and make public processes more productive.

During the session, facilitators used brief prompts and paired exercises. Participants read short provocative statements and reported their physical and emotional responses; Campbell and McGraw emphasized noticing bodily reactions (tightness in the chest, gut sensations) and using breath, grounding and short pauses to regain composure. Facilitators also modeled a listening-based sequence — acknowledge, appreciate, find one point of agreement and then, when appropriate, request the chance to share a different perspective.

Deborah McGraw, a longtime mediator who said she is rostered with the court and teaches restorative practices, described the work as “helping people just hear each other” and invited attendees to practice listening for the values behind statements rather than immediately disputing facts.

Ending: Workshop leaders said follow-up practice would be helpful; participants suggested monthly “Let’s Talk” sessions and role-play opportunities focused on specific civic controversies to embed the skills in public meetings and constituent interactions.","A Mountain Mediation workshop at the Hideout retreat introduced active-listening, self-awareness and common-ground techniques; facilitators asked participants to practice reflecting and to rehearse de-escalation tools for difficult local conversations.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6653167,"Hideout councilors receive media training; consultant urges short, on-message answers",4086,249000,4335000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2485600-5d459dc5e5fa254d319834e862b2477f&start=249&end=4335","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2485600-5d459dc5e5fa254d319834e862b2477f/thumbnail_249000.jpg","/articles/6653167/Hideout/Wasatch-County/Utah/Hideout-councilors-receive-media-training-consultant-urges-short-on-message-answers","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6653167-8f23bc0c4f8180786e6baa51c19e6a26/orig.mp4?Expires=1773584683&Signature=OJfy3fslzGU-qkBy0XGj38nsebjPHenGOwy36fxQeSSKJLdyMkl4GVxZXqO~B-I-Cvkr-m75YJxhfr5gXFnWk5Mf8fYiXIekvUp~Zepk497zgJ7EXgjivp9Kxxrk68GGv1LSKyk84oDeJlGGSbezl6oc9wCgw2iu9zIJd-bqpqJaJg2oRuK0h4KkxnyurX0vTAVlyoc1iwxsFzsVdhvHy78YRN6o3cuUnb1hTG25qKfD9d1hwjvMyQO6bx3C7rcatIqvmF4-ucQitBp2cxpaKlqqK5g6isBh3WwWpjlhso-mNntEkgN3Q5PLjvnfDNd0PmkpJMa4eWN1pvsH~yew6Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Helen Langan, a communications consultant who said she runs Lincoln Communications, taught a media-training session for Hideout town officials and staff at the retreat, offering practical techniques for interviews and proactive planning.

Langan told the group that officials should prepare a small set of key messages in advance and use “bridging” phrases to steer tough interview questions back to those points. She said officials can and should buy a little time with reporters rather than answering on the spot: “I don’t want to give you the wrong information about that. So let me check and get back to you,” she said, describing a way to avoid speculation under deadline pressure.

Why it matters: Elected officials often speak to reporters without preparation; Langan’s session aimed to reduce errors and improve the town’s public messages. She framed the training around the “earned media” value of neutral, consistent messaging and recommended practical habits — a one-page crib sheet with three messages, rehearsing for difficult questions, and asking for deadlines and topics when a reporter calls unexpectedly.

Officials practiced interview techniques and were advised to favor brief, complete answers and to repeat key messages until they stick in a reporter’s piece. Langan also advised using “flag planting” language — short, repeatable lines that signal the story’s main point — and to treat silence during interviews as normal rather than filling it with extra remarks. Her larger recommendation was that the town coordinate responses through a small communications “newsroom” cadence so staff and council present consistent statements.

Quotes from the session came from Langan and from participants during role exercises. Langan repeatedly urged restraint and preparation: “You don’t have to know everything,” she said, encouraging officials to defer or refer questions when they lack accurate facts.

Ending: The town’s communications priorities discussed at the retreat (website updates, a media cadence and three open-house events, described separately by presenters) are intended to give officials more opportunities to use the skills Langan taught and to provide reporters with clearer, more timely material.","Communications consultant Helen Langan led a media-training session for Hideout town officials and staff, advising them to prepare three key messages, keep answers short, and avoid guessing under deadline pressure.","actionData","errors"]

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Hideout participants say UDOT and wildlife agencies rely on outdated data; town urged to contact regional offices

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Hideout councilors receive media training; consultant urges short, on-message answers