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Preferred PRI site near Utah Olympic Park draws opposition; board agrees to seek other options
Summary
Board members reported county council members and the Utah Olympic Park director raised concerns about the district's preferred site adjacent to Olympic facilities; the board agreed to pursue alternative sites and work with the county manager and council in a municipal work session.
Snyderville Basin Cemetery District board members said county officials and Utah Olympic Park leadership expressed strong concerns about the district’s preferred site adjacent to Utah Olympic Park (UOP). The concerns centered on visibility from the park entry, potential traffic impacts, and an entrance or signage that officials said could be perceived as a cemetery gateway when visitors arrive for events.
Board members reported that two county council members and the county manager told the district they had only heard opposition and urged the board to pursue other sites or demonstrate broader community support before advancing amendments to deed restrictions. Council member Chris Robinson and other county representatives indicated the project would be difficult to advance unless the UOP director, Colin Hilton, could be persuaded; board members said Hilton’s chief objection was the visibility/entry point on the road leading to UOP.
Colin Hilton, identified in meeting discussion as the Utah Olympic Park director, told district representatives he did not object to burial sites per se but did not want an entry, sign or visible cemetery approach that would become a primary impression for visitors driving to Olympic events. The board discussed that the preferred site’s access would require extensive roadwork and could be costly or infeasible.
In response to the concerns, the board agreed to pause further action on the preferred site, begin exploring alternative parcels (including two other sites previously discussed), and work with the county manager and council through a municipal work session or subcommittee to identify options. The board authorized a subcommittee to consult with county staff and report back.
No formal land-use decision or deed amendment was taken at the meeting; members said the update was informational and that they will pursue additional outreach with the county and public before any formal applications or votes.
