Summit County Council delays vote on Utah Olympic Park agreement amendments

Residents raise concerns about development scope and impact on community

Jan. 30, 2026 at 1:39pm

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The Summit County Council has delayed a decision on a series of proposed amendments to the Utah Olympic Park's development agreement after hearing concerns from Sun Peak residents about the scope of the project and its impact on the community. The council plans to hold a work session with Utah Olympic Park staff to further discuss the details of the amendments.

Why it matters

The Utah Olympic Park is a major economic driver and community asset in Summit County, but the proposed amendments have raised concerns from residents about ongoing construction, traffic, and the effect on wildlife and the local quality of life. The council's decision to delay the vote and hold further discussions reflects the need to balance the park's development plans with the community's needs.

The details

The original development agreement was created in 2011 and outlined allowable uses on the Utah Olympic Park property, such as a hotel, employee and athlete lodging, maintenance facilities and ski runs. The proposed amendments don't change the heart of the agreement, but they aim to make development more efficient for both the county and the nonprofit Utah Olympic Legacy Foundation. However, dozens of Summit County residents have opposed the move, expressing frustrations with ongoing construction and traffic, as well as concerns about the scope of the development and its effect on wildlife.

  • The original development agreement was created in 2011.
  • The Snyderville Basin Planning Commission unanimously forwarded the development agreement amendments to the County Council with a positive recommendation earlier this month.
  • The County Council held a public hearing on the topic on Wednesday, January 29, 2026.

The players

Colin Hilton

CEO of the Utah Olympic Legacy Foundation.

Meta Haley

President of the Sun Peak Master Homeowners Association.

James Duckworth

Sun Peak resident who lives near the park's back gate.

Brooks Voorhees

12-year-old athlete who addressed the County Council.

Chris Haslock

Former Olympian and current action sports director for Park City Ski and Snowboard.

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What they’re saying

“Cooperation is not just holding a meeting. It is listening to the outcome and working together to find a solution.”

— Meta Haley, President of the Sun Peak Master Homeowners Association

“We've tried to engage with the UOP to come to a written agreement that is mutually beneficial to both parties. To date, nothing has come of these efforts. In contrast, in the most recent staff report that we received just prior to this meeting, there was a definitive statement that basically says the UOP has claimed that they already have resolved this issue and that they have a right to use the road.”

— James Duckworth, Sun Peak resident

“Closing the freestyle pool for an extended period of time, especially this close to the Olympics we're hosting, doesn't feel like it matches the reasons why the park was made. Even one season of closure is a whole year we can't get back. There isn't another place like this for us. Kids would fall behind, and some kids might stop altogether.”

— Brooks Voorhees, 12-year-old athlete

“This is what the park was designed for. These guys are professionals. They know exactly what they're doing, and the reason why they've chosen to try and do it in the summer is because a post-Olympic year is the best year to try and make any alteration like this. … The longer we wait, the more likely it is to have a much more major impact.”

— Chris Haslock, Former Olympian and current action sports director for Park City Ski and Snowboard

What’s next

The County Council said it plans to hold a work session with Utah Olympic Park staff to further discuss the details of the amendments, but no meeting has been scheduled as of Friday morning.

The takeaway

The debate over the Utah Olympic Park's development agreement amendments highlights the ongoing tension between the park's need for expansion and the community's concerns about the impact on quality of life. The council's decision to delay the vote and hold further discussions reflects the need to find a balanced solution that supports the park's mission while addressing the legitimate concerns of local residents.