Community Open House Feedback Survey

Thank you to everyone who attended the City of Ketchum Community Open House at Forest Service Park. Residents had the opportunity to meet with city staff and Mayor Pete Prekeges, explore current and upcoming projects, ask questions, and discuss priorities shaping the future of Ketchum. If you were unable to attend — or would like to provide additional feedback — we invite you to participate in the community survey below.

Community input will help inform ongoing city planning, infrastructure investments, public services, and future decision-making.

Take the Community Survey

City staff presented several important topics during the open house and are seeking continued public feedback from residents, business owners, and community members.

Launch Survey 

Open House Topics & Presentation Boards

New Ketchum Police Department

Learn more about the transition to the new Ketchum Police Department and provide feedback on future policing priorities and department values.

Topics Included:

• Department launch timeline
• Public engagement opportunities
• Community policing priorities
• Department values and expectations

Local Option Tax (LOT) Renewal & Future Funding

Residents reviewed how the Original LOT currently supports essential city services and community priorities while helping keep property taxes lower for residents.

Featured Topics:

• Emergency services
• Transportation improvements
• Community events
• Capital improvement projects
• Future LOT funding considerations

Community members are encouraged to provide input on potential future LOT adjustments under consideration by City Council.

Housing, Zoning & Downtown Planning

Presentation boards highlighted proposed updates connected to the Cohesive Ketchum Comprehensive Plan and future downtown development strategies.

Topics Included:

• Downtown development standards
• Community housing incentives
• Parking requirements
• Mountain overlay regulations
• Nonconforming building policies

Sidewalk, Roadway & Transportation Improvements

Residents explored upcoming infrastructure and transportation improvement projects planned throughout the city.

Project Updates Included:

• 2026 sidewalk improvements
• Roadway rehabilitation projects
• Downtown chip sealing
• ADA and pedestrian accessibility upgrades
• Stop sign assessment options
• Traffic planning initiatives

Forest Service Park Programming & Community Spaces

Community members reviewed concepts for future use of the Forest Service Park utility buildings and surrounding public spaces.

Concepts Included:

• Community gathering spaces
• Recreation and event programming
• Nonprofit and senior programming opportunities
• Public rental opportunities
• Flexible event space concepts

New Digital Tools & Community Services

The City previewed several new digital platforms aimed at improving communication, responsiveness, and access to city services.

Featured Tools:

• myKetchum service request tracking
• myAlerts emergency and community notifications
• Online recreation and park reservations

Continue the Conversation

The City of Ketchum values community participation and encourages residents to continue sharing feedback through the online survey.

Share Your Feedback