FEBRUARY 15, 2018
Word on the Street
Cheers, Neil
Governments are not designed to move quickly, but opportunities don’t necessarily wait. For that reason, I was delighted that our team at the City was able to move quickly to secure an option to purchase a building that could be our future City Hall. Of course more due diligence, public outreach and analysis must happen for us to reach a final decision, but by securing the option we have given ourselves an opportunity to solve our City Hall needs with no incremental cost to Ketchum tax payers.
On Wednesday, February 28, (from noon to 1pm and from 5 to 6.30pm) we will hold an Open House at City Hall to showcase the opportunity as well as compare it to other options available to us. We will be looking for your feedback on our plans so please stop by if you can. What better way to spend your lunch hour or your early evening than by helping shape your city? Finding a new home for our City Hall and Emergency Services is a priority for me. A safe, healthy place to work is important for staff morale and productivity. Public buildings must also meet the requirements of the American Disabilities Act (ADA) – for too long we have asked others to comply with ADA and yet we are not in compliance ourselves. This imbalance would be addressed with the proposed purchase. We are leading the way, but we want to make sure that this is the direction the community wants to go. So please come by City Hall on February 28 and share your view!
The Mayor's Missive
OPEN HOUSE
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LET US KNOW YOU'RE COMING
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SCREENING MARCH 7 @ 7P, LIMELIGHT HOTEL
MARCH 14 - 18
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The arts, they are coming! The annual Sun Valley Film Festival is just about to kick off, with appearances by local and international filmmakers alike. Purchase your passes and tickets now and mark your calendars for our Main Street Salutes Warren Miller street party on Friday, the 15th. Bring your onesies and your good times - we’re gonna party like it’s 1965.
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SAVING SNOW
THE SUN VALLEY FILM FESTIVAL
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What happens to a ski town’s economy when it doesn’t snow? In Saving Snow, Adaption Now filmmakers explore the future of mountain towns in a world with an increasingly warming climate, what opportunities exist and what solutions we can find through cooperative efforts. The subject could not be more relevant this year.
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WHAT'S GOING ON:
The City is getting a new house and wants to hear from you. You know the drill! Swing by City Hall to submit your opinions and questions on Wednesday, February 28, from 12-1p OR from 5-6:30p. Come when you can, ask your important questions and submit your important thoughts. Yes, there will be snacks.
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WHO WHERE WHEN WHY
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WATCH THE TRAILER
F E B R U A R Y - M A R C H
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KIC EVENTS
The KIC continues to roll out programming. The upcoming weeks include... a gallery walk social media seminar young innovators pitching seminar women’s entrepreneur group a loan seminar charisma coaching to help our local business leaders continue to KIC butt! (Sorry, we had to.)
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NOTE ON PARKING RESULTS + FOLLOW UP
THINGS TO KNOW:
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The number of dollars saved since the utilities department started its energy saving projects in 2014. It has saved 2.5 million in kWh. The incentive payment for energy enhancements at the Wastewater Treatment Plant The incentive payment for lighting upgrade at City Hall (can you say L.E.D.?)
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CHRISTINA POTTERS ICE RINK IS CLOSED
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IDAHO POWER REBATES
We shared preliminary results from our Parking Open House in our last Word on the Street. Looking for a deeper dive into the data? Click here and keep an eye out for info on a follow up meeting next month.
But we had a good run. Over 4,000 people visited the rink during its 52 open days.
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THE NEXT CITY COUNCIL WILL BE TUESDAY FEBRUARY 20 @ 5:30 PM CITY HALL 480 EAST AVE NORTH
Upcoming City Events--Pull out your calendars to save the dates for: Alpine Nationals Opening Ceremonies Summer Solstice Celebration Wagon Days Weekend Management Services to Preserve and Protect our Natural Resources
POLITICALLY ACTIVE
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COUNCIL ACTIONS
PUBLIC INPUT
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PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
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Monthly Financial State of the City Water Maintenance Sun Valley Dental Exceedance Agreement
THEN
Pond hockey is always the best day of the year. Last year, I stayed until the bitter end. It was dumping snow, and there were maybe eight other people cheering with me in the dark. We all turned on our truck headlights to illuminate the rink and I just felt like there was nothing else like it in the entire world. Pond hockey is so representative of our community: everyone’s outside, playing in the snow, meeting each other and enjoying public places. I can’t wait until next year.
Artwork by Molly Snee
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Previous Q: What was your best pond hockey moment?
This week we’re celebrating the fruition of Olympic dreams for our local skiers, snowboarders, hockey players and coaches. Did an Olympic dream bring you to Ketchum? Share your experience with us on social media with the hashtag #KetchumQ or submit your story straight to us through this form and we might just share it in the next Word on the Street.
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