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Summary of formal actions

- Appointment to the Alta Planning Commission: The council adopted Resolution 4-25-R-6 appointing Paul Moxley to the town planning commission. The council held a brief discussion and received remarks from Paul Moxley about his background. Roll call: Mayor Burke — \"Aye\"; Council member Schilling — \"Yes\"; Council member Morgan — \"Yes\"; Council member Burn — \"Yes\"; Council member Ansell — \"Yes.\" Motion passed.

- Municipal wastewater planning program: The council adopted the 2024 municipal wastewater planning program report, which summarizes the collection system condition, projected capital needs and rate analysis. The motion to adopt passed by voice/roll call: all voting members present voted in favor; the clerk recorded the vote as \"4 for 4.\" (Record shows unanimous approval among members present.)

- Budget committee charter update: The council adopted Resolution 20-25-R-7, updating the budget committee charter to add compensation strategy review to the committee’s responsibilities. Roll call recorded \"Yes\" votes from Council member Morgan, Council member Schilling, Council member Burn and Mayor Burke; the motion passed.

- Fireworks restrictions resolution: The council adopted Resolution 20-25-R-8 to impose local fireworks restrictions during the statutory fireworks periods, citing wildfire hazard. The council recorded votes of \"Yes\" from Council member Burn, Council member Morgan, Council member Schilling and Mayor Burke. The motion passed and staff will notify the county as required by state statute.

Why it matters: These votes affect personnel in advisory bodies (Planning Commission), confirm compliance and planning for wastewater infrastructure, formalize the budget committee’s role in compensation matters, and adopt local fireworks restrictions tied to public safety.

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Why it matters: The waterline and meter upgrades affect the town’s long-term water reliability and interfacing infrastructure with U.S. Forest Service and ski-area projects; the procurement costs and funding choices also influence the town’s capital (CapEx) reserve and ability to fund other projects.

Staff said the immediate procurement covered materials and technical supervision and noted a contractor materials package and supervision contract of about $365,000; total project cost estimates discussed in the meeting ranged as high as $620,000. Staff also said the council earlier amended the budget to include $400,000 of waterline-related expense in the current fiscal year and that further borrowing or inter-fund loan decisions remain to be made.

The cross-tow utility project was described as a joint effort with the ski area to install new high-pressure ski lines, a town water main, and electric line restoration between Wildcat and Albion. Staff described a summer construction plan of staged trenching and pipe fusion across the alignment and said the schedule anticipates construction opening in May to allow work before winter.

Staff also reported ongoing meter upgrades: the town is switching to dual remote-reading water meters to improve billing and system management. Staff said most remaining meter installs are scheduled for the coming months.

Financial context: Staff presented a high-level projection that if the town purchased the Our Lady of the Snows building it would draw down CapEx reserves substantially, leaving balances under about $100,000 into 2026 and constraining the town’s ability to fund other larger projects such as a future replacement building. Staff mentioned a broader capital fund need—illustrated by a multi-million-dollar replacement projection for a future facility—and said large building projects would likely require debt or grants rather than pay-as-you-go CapEx transfers.

No final procurement vote for the full waterline project was taken at the meeting. The council did agree to reschedule the Facilities Master Plan presentation for May 14 to allow more time for staff work and public review.

Next steps: staff will continue procurement and contracting activity, finalize funding decisions (including possible inter-fund loan or general fund transfers), complete meter installs, and return to council with firm contract approvals and financing options.

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The debate featured public comments from ACE supporters who said the nonprofit would be a reliable steward of the building, and town staff briefings that said the town could afford to buy the property but that doing so would substantially reduce capital reserves and constrain other projects for multiple years.

Why it matters: OLS functions as a community center and trailhead facility. Who owns and operates that building will affect local programming, operations and the town’s capital budget.

Several public speakers urged the council to let ACE purchase the building. Cliff Curry read a written statement supporting ACE and noting a charitable offer: \"ACE has been a strong part of the community for over 28 years...John Bird has offered to donate the purchase cost to ACE at no cost to the town,\" Curry said. Sarah Gates of the community contingent said a public meeting on the matter should have been scheduled earlier so more residents could attend.

Town staff described the financial trade-offs. Staff said a purchase at appraised or comparable value would be feasible but would draw down the town’s CapEx reserves, leaving the account “lean” for at least two to three years and limiting the council’s ability to fund other major capital projects. Staff recommended further analysis and careful timing rather than a rapid decision.

Several council members said they want a broader public conversation before committing taxpayer funds. The mayor and staff agreed to schedule a public meeting focused on OLS to give residents more time to comment. No purchase motion or final decision was taken at the April 9 meeting.

What was discussed but not decided: whether the town should accept ownership and operating responsibility for OLS; what the town’s capital fund balance would look like after a purchase; and whether the town should set conditions such as right-of-first-refusal or maintenance agreements if ACE acquires the building.

Next steps: Council members indicated a public meeting will be scheduled to gather additional resident input and that staff will prepare further financial and facilities information to clarify the budgetary implications before any formal action.

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Votes at a glance: April 9 Alta Town Council — appointments and routine resolutions

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