Park City opts out of cannabis-related businesses, tables dissolution of tourism commission

By Damon Stone, Freelance Writer

The Park City Council met on Monday, June 10, at 6 p.m., with all commissioners present.

During their reports, Mayor Larry Poteet stated that the KLC, or Kentucky League of Cities, training had been going well, and cited that they were doing a “good job” speaking for cities in general, and not just Park City.

Donna Scavo explained there had been a few limbs that had to be removed following the recent storm.

Mike Burgess listed the growing social media presence for the city.

Gary Carroll presented the reports from the Sheriff and Fire Departments, with the Barren County Sheriff’s Department stating that in the month of May, there had been a total of 68 calls, including motor vehicle accidents, traffic stops, felony arrests, criminal investigations, domestic disturbances, and assistance given to Barren-Metcalfe EMS and other agencies.

“Warmer temperatures mean more time spent outside on tasks such as mowing, trimming, and other outdoor chores,” Deputy Terrill Riley said in a written statement. “Be sure to write down the serial numbers from all your power and outdoor equipment and keep them in a safe place. Should anything happen, or your items go missing, you will have a quick and easy way to identify them once they are recovered.”

Carroll added that taking pictures of the items would help as well, in addition to the advice given from Riley.

The Park City Volunteer Fire Department reported that in the month of May, there had been a total of 46 calls, 13 of them being medical calls, six of them being fires, whether they be structure, vehicle, field, or any other, five motor vehicle accidents with injuries, and 22 being listed as other, including smoke detection, motor vehicle accidents without injuries, Lifeline Alarms, and other miscellaneous calls.

“With July 4 right around the corner, we want to remind everyone to take extra caution with fireworks,” Gary Martin, Park City Fire Chief, said in a written statement. “Never let a child shoot off fireworks and make sure that fireworks are shot off at a safe distance away from people and any type of structure. Make sure to have an extinguisher or water supply close, just in case you need them; it’s always better to be safe, than sorry.”

Angelo Scavo presented the report from the Park City Senior Center, with a total of 815 lunches being served to its residents in the month of May.

“Senior Center lunch members continue to grow, and it continues to make a big difference for our seniors,” Ashlee Dennis, the Senior Center Director, said in a written statement. “We want to give a special thanks to BRADD for making this program possible. They truly go above and beyond.”

It was mentioned that the Senior Center mourned the loss of Judy Wallance this past month, with the seniors hosting a lunch after the funeral at the center.

Angelo Scavo also presented the report from GROW Park City, which stated that in May, two plots were sold in the Evergreen Cemetery, nine rentals were made at the Lion’s Club, the Senior Center was used for 13 days, the first Karaoke in the Park was held on May 4 with 25 people in attendance, and the first Concert in the Park was held on May 25, featuring Double VIsion, with a total of approximately 1,200 people in attendance.

The council passed the second reading of Ordinance 08-24, amending Park City zoning ordinance, which will rezone property located at 351 Old Dixie Highway, consisting of around 17.279 acres, from agriculture and light industrial to general business.

In relation to the hearing held thirty minutes before the meeting was held, the council approved Municipal Order 13-24, removing Eric Helton from the Park City Tourism and Convention Commission, having been notified within the required 10-day window.

The council also approved Municipal Orders 14-24 and 15-24, which appointed Robin Highbaugh and Shari Harper to the Park City Tourism and Convention Commission, to fill the unexpired terms of Helton and Wendy Cross.

The council approved an amendment to the budget for the 2023-2024 fiscal year, changing the total estimated revenues from $561,050 to $837,605, and the total appropriations from $542,942 to $325,123.

In regards to Ordinance 09-24, which would dissolve the Park City Tourism and Convention Commission, the council opted to table it until further notice.

The council also approved the second reading of Ordinance 10-24, which prohibits all cannabis business within the city.

The council adopted a grant from Generac for a new generator along with a ten-year warranty for the fire department.

Additionally, the council stated that they have opened bids for the property at the corner of Mammoth Cave Avenue and Ky 255, with two bids having been submitted so far.

The City Commission Regular Meetings are held on the first Monday of the month at 6 p.m., with the next regularly scheduled meeting being Monday, July 1.