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Concept Overview: updated: 01/24/2007
This project has been proposed by developer Chris Peterson, the land owner of Malan’s Basin. The
proposed project includes building a road-less, all-year resort in Malan’s Basin at the same site as the
turn of the 19th century resort that burned down in 1906.
The resort would be designed in a“South Tyrolean Style” architecture and would include an auto free
pedestrian village with year round entertainment, activities, outdoor shopping and about 350
recreational condos.
The proposed summer activities for the resort would range from hiking, biking, Via Ferrata, paragliding
and zip lines. The proposed winter activities would include downhill skiing, cross country skiing and ice
climbing.
The Mountain Gondola portion of this project is expected to carry patrons from the Weber State
University Campus across newly rebuilt Mt Ogden Golf Course Development to the Malan Basin Resort
and is proposed to be the only mechanized way up the mountain. The mountain gondola is proposed to
connect directly to an Urban Gondola that would run to the mall area and Inter-modal Hub in downtown
Ogden.
The trail system throughout the area is proposed to be improved for the use of the general public and
patrons of the resort for non-motorized use. This would also provide a secondary access to the
proposed resort.
Ogden Mayor Matthew Godfrey and his Administration strongly recommend moving forward with this
project and grassroots groups have been organized both in support (Lift Ogden) and in opposition
(Smart Growth Ogden) to the project.
Note - The following is a list of important information that is related to this issue or project and are
accurate to the best of my knowledge. I will add to this list as new information becomes available.
Important Information:
Proposed Benefits:
The Malan Basin Project is expected to...
1) Assist in re-establishing Ogden’s economic base – In order to strengthen the city’s economic
base, we must be able to attract industry into Ogden City. “The Ski Hub Concept” is bringing ski
industry companies into Ogden and the Malan’s Basin and Mountain Gondola project has been a big
past of it. So far 8 ski companies have moved to Ogden, with the 8th company, Amer Sports, bringing
the corporate offices for brands such as Atomic and Solomon.
2) Increase net property tax – Currently the Malan Basin area is not a part of Ogden City. This
project will require the area to be annexed into the city, adding the property to the tax roles. Since the
services that Ogden City will be required to provide are fewer, the tax is expected to have a net positive
effect on our city.
3) Increase tourist activity in Ogden City – The proposed recreational resort will increase tourist
traffic through Ogden City. The increased number of tourists will recreate, shop, dine and spend money
and time in our great city. Since tourists consume very few city services and generally inject new money
into our local economy, they will have many positive economic impacts.
4) Increase demand and values for property within Ogden City – Any city that has successfully
branded itself as a resort and recreational destination see surges in demand for property near or
around the area. This project would create the unique environment necessary to become such a
destination. It is expected that as demand increases, property values across the city will also increase.
5) Allow easy access into the Malan’s Basin area – Currently the only access into Malan’s Basin is
the trail system. With the development of a Mountain Gondola, easy access would be available via the
gondola for children, elderly, the disabled and any others that would pay the Mountain Gondola ticket
fare.
6) Enhance recreational activities in the Malan’s Basin area – The year round resort will feature
many new recreational activities throughout the area that will include Via Ferrata, paragliding, zip line,
ice climbing, additional hiking trails and downhill skiing. These activities will be available to locals and
tourists for a price as determined by supply and demand. The trail system throughout the private
development area is proposed to remain open public access.
7) Increase demand for Weber State University – Because the Mountain Gondola would directly
connect Weber State University to an all-year recreational area in just minutes, it would create a unique
appeal to many potential students and the concept, put into reality, would most likely increase the out of
state enrollment at Weber State University.
Identified Costs/Impacts:
The Malan Basin Project is expected to...
1) Have some environmental impacts in the resort area – A resort would be built in the Malan’s
Basin area, where there has been no development for 100 years. Although there are efforts to keep
the areas around the development pristine, the nature of the area will change because of the
development.
2) Have some visual impacts on the west slope – The primary impact of the Mountain Gondola is
the visual impact of the gondola cars, the cables and poles that will stretch up the mountain to the
proposed resort. New technology will help lessen the visual impact. There is no proposed road to the
resort.
3) Increase the tourist population on our trails and in our mountains – The nature of the
development would bring many tourists into the mountains via the gondola to enjoy the beautiful area
and many of those people would spend time utilizing the trail system and other local recreational
amenities. Proposed improvements and new trail segments will help to mitigate this impact.
4) Have a probable increase in cost of services – Costs of providing services to the resort area will
be small but definite. There will be infrequent requirements for police and fire services and electrical
and communications lines will need to be established. Property tax revenues from the proposed
annexed area should cover the additional service expenses.
I believe the potential economic benefits of re-establishing Ogden’s economic base (The Ski Hub
Concept) and bringing new money into the community through tourism are extremely appealing.
However, there are still many pieces of this project that are yet unknown and more information required
before decisions can be made.
To offer feedback please click here.
Other Information Sources:
Council’s Fact Sheet (not yet available)
Ogden City Administration’s On-line Presentation
Ogden City Administration’s Frequently Asked Questions
www.liftogden.com (Pro-Gondola Citizen Group)
www.smartgrowthogden.org (Citizen Group Apposed to the Development)
Weber Pathways Position Paper
This project has been proposed by developer Chris Peterson, the land owner of Malan’s Basin. The
proposed project includes building a road-less, all-year resort in Malan’s Basin at the same site as the
turn of the 19th century resort that burned down in 1906.
The resort would be designed in a“South Tyrolean Style” architecture and would include an auto free
pedestrian village with year round entertainment, activities, outdoor shopping and about 350
recreational condos.
The proposed summer activities for the resort would range from hiking, biking, Via Ferrata, paragliding
and zip lines. The proposed winter activities would include downhill skiing, cross country skiing and ice
climbing.
The Mountain Gondola portion of this project is expected to carry patrons from the Weber State
University Campus across newly rebuilt Mt Ogden Golf Course Development to the Malan Basin Resort
and is proposed to be the only mechanized way up the mountain. The mountain gondola is proposed to
connect directly to an Urban Gondola that would run to the mall area and Inter-modal Hub in downtown
Ogden.
The trail system throughout the area is proposed to be improved for the use of the general public and
patrons of the resort for non-motorized use. This would also provide a secondary access to the
proposed resort.
Ogden Mayor Matthew Godfrey and his Administration strongly recommend moving forward with this
project and grassroots groups have been organized both in support (Lift Ogden) and in opposition
(Smart Growth Ogden) to the project.
Note - The following is a list of important information that is related to this issue or project and are
accurate to the best of my knowledge. I will add to this list as new information becomes available.
Important Information:
- This proposal also includes two other components (I will be addressing these separately) that are
touted by the developer as critical components of the resort’s success because they would create
a unique connection between downtown, a world-class golf course and the mountain resort. The
other components are:
- The Mt Ogden Golf Course Development which includes a high-end housing development
and a redesigned and rebuilt Mt Ogden golf course. - The Urban Gondola connection, which would connect the Inter-Modal Hub to Weber State
University and the Mountain Gondola.
- The details of Chris Peterson’s proposal have not yet been formalized with the city. The proposal
is currently only a conceptual plan. (NEW - 01/02/2007) The Council staff has prepared a
gondola comparison of several cities as a part of our due diligence process. - The City Council & Administrative staff are currently working on a comprehensive education, input
and action project plan. Currently the project plan includes a general process outline and a more
detailed stake holder's process chart. The project plan is being called Discovery Ogden. - A development agreement is currently being negotiated between the Administration and the
developer that will lay out the expectations of both parties, and when approved by the City
Council, will hold each to the details outlined. - The Malan Basin Resort and Mountain Gondola portion of this project are proposed to be funded
completely by Chris Peterson. - The City Council will need to also go through a legal public process and approve the following
actions at sometime in the future before this project can become a reality:
- Annex the Malan’s Basin property into Ogden City
- Zone the property as a Mountain Recreation Zone
- Amend Ogden City’s general plan
- Ogden City would provide electrical service and some minimal police and fire service to the resort
facility. Sewer, water and many policing services would be taken care of on-site at the expense of
the developer. A "package plant" or small sewage treatment facility is proposed to be utilized. - The resort is proposed as an auto-free resort. The Mountain Gondola and the trails would
provide the only access. - A temporary construction gondola will (most likely) be used to facilitate the construction of the
resort facility in Malan’s Basin. - The proposed top link of the Mountain Gondola from the proposed resort to the mountain that
separates Malan’s Basin from Snow Basin, at an elevation of 9300’, and will allow access to both
sides of the mountain, but will require approval from the forest service. Snow Basin’s approval is
not required for this leg of the Mountain Gondola and they have offered no support for this
project. - The bottom portion of the Mountain Gondola is proposed to stop on a piece of property that is
owned by Weber State University. This portion of property must be purchased by the developer
before the project can move forward. There is no word currently about those negotiations. - The Gondola can operate in winds of up to 35 MPH, at which time the Gondola would need to be
shut down until the winds subsided. - The fare of the Mountain Gondola (from Weber State University up the mountain to Malan’s
Basin) is proposed to cost approximately $10 - $15 per ticket. - The following local organizations have come out in support of the proposal: The Chamber of
Commerce and The Ogden Golf & Country Club. - The following local organizations have come out in opposition of the proposal: The Sierra Club
Proposed Benefits:
The Malan Basin Project is expected to...
1) Assist in re-establishing Ogden’s economic base – In order to strengthen the city’s economic
base, we must be able to attract industry into Ogden City. “The Ski Hub Concept” is bringing ski
industry companies into Ogden and the Malan’s Basin and Mountain Gondola project has been a big
past of it. So far 8 ski companies have moved to Ogden, with the 8th company, Amer Sports, bringing
the corporate offices for brands such as Atomic and Solomon.
2) Increase net property tax – Currently the Malan Basin area is not a part of Ogden City. This
project will require the area to be annexed into the city, adding the property to the tax roles. Since the
services that Ogden City will be required to provide are fewer, the tax is expected to have a net positive
effect on our city.
3) Increase tourist activity in Ogden City – The proposed recreational resort will increase tourist
traffic through Ogden City. The increased number of tourists will recreate, shop, dine and spend money
and time in our great city. Since tourists consume very few city services and generally inject new money
into our local economy, they will have many positive economic impacts.
4) Increase demand and values for property within Ogden City – Any city that has successfully
branded itself as a resort and recreational destination see surges in demand for property near or
around the area. This project would create the unique environment necessary to become such a
destination. It is expected that as demand increases, property values across the city will also increase.
5) Allow easy access into the Malan’s Basin area – Currently the only access into Malan’s Basin is
the trail system. With the development of a Mountain Gondola, easy access would be available via the
gondola for children, elderly, the disabled and any others that would pay the Mountain Gondola ticket
fare.
6) Enhance recreational activities in the Malan’s Basin area – The year round resort will feature
many new recreational activities throughout the area that will include Via Ferrata, paragliding, zip line,
ice climbing, additional hiking trails and downhill skiing. These activities will be available to locals and
tourists for a price as determined by supply and demand. The trail system throughout the private
development area is proposed to remain open public access.
7) Increase demand for Weber State University – Because the Mountain Gondola would directly
connect Weber State University to an all-year recreational area in just minutes, it would create a unique
appeal to many potential students and the concept, put into reality, would most likely increase the out of
state enrollment at Weber State University.
Identified Costs/Impacts:
The Malan Basin Project is expected to...
1) Have some environmental impacts in the resort area – A resort would be built in the Malan’s
Basin area, where there has been no development for 100 years. Although there are efforts to keep
the areas around the development pristine, the nature of the area will change because of the
development.
2) Have some visual impacts on the west slope – The primary impact of the Mountain Gondola is
the visual impact of the gondola cars, the cables and poles that will stretch up the mountain to the
proposed resort. New technology will help lessen the visual impact. There is no proposed road to the
resort.
3) Increase the tourist population on our trails and in our mountains – The nature of the
development would bring many tourists into the mountains via the gondola to enjoy the beautiful area
and many of those people would spend time utilizing the trail system and other local recreational
amenities. Proposed improvements and new trail segments will help to mitigate this impact.
4) Have a probable increase in cost of services – Costs of providing services to the resort area will
be small but definite. There will be infrequent requirements for police and fire services and electrical
and communications lines will need to be established. Property tax revenues from the proposed
annexed area should cover the additional service expenses.
I believe the potential economic benefits of re-establishing Ogden’s economic base (The Ski Hub
Concept) and bringing new money into the community through tourism are extremely appealing.
However, there are still many pieces of this project that are yet unknown and more information required
before decisions can be made.
To offer feedback please click here.
Other Information Sources:
Council’s Fact Sheet (not yet available)
Ogden City Administration’s On-line Presentation
Ogden City Administration’s Frequently Asked Questions
www.liftogden.com (Pro-Gondola Citizen Group)
www.smartgrowthogden.org (Citizen Group Apposed to the Development)
Weber Pathways Position Paper
The Malan's Basin & Mountain Gondola Development
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