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Show THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 1999 CLIPPER TODAY A7 After Clearfield hoopla, bus shelters are om hold BUSSELBERG Clipper Today News Editor by TOM - The bet is CLEARFIELD pretty strong that you wont see any new bus benches or shelters in the Clearfield or Layton areas, at least until early next year. And thats not the doing of local city officials, either After setting up a committee to make an intensive study of placement and regulation for bus benches and shelters, here, last year, plans by Lamar Transit Advertising of Murray were given a temporary halt by the Utah Department of Transportation. Clearfield Zoning Administrator Kent Bush says that in a conversation with UDOT officials, he was told that Lamar has put in some shelters in other parts of the state, Murray, etc., they have not put m (facilities) like they said they would with UDOT specifications as far as handicapped accessibility? In part that referred to not laying concrete to the curb from the bus shelters, with mud and weeds sometimes the result, Bush said. He also cited matters of keeping them clean and sufficiently anchored to concrete. Because of that, UDOT will not approve any additional locations in them rights of way on state roads. Drew Mercer, Lamar marketmg manager for Utah, confirmed that UDOT has placed a moratorium on bus shelter installations on state roads until problems are worked out by November or December. Were not entering any new territories, but we're still interested in those two cities, he said of Clearfield and Layton. We are extremely limited in what we can do currently, Mercer said.One bench has been installed in Provo with 10 more planned, including some on UDOT which was agreed to prior to the moratorium. right-of-wa- y, Provo is a test run to see how we can run it with the state. As soon as the state is satisfied with everything, well be able to move forward, he continued. I wondered what happened there, said Clearfield Council member James Barlow. He chaired the study committee. I guess Im a little disappointed that nothing has happened. In the meantime, Bush noted that while a list of possible shelter and bench locations was drafted by the committee, no fee schedule has been set. City staff has suggested a $25 per (advertising) sign fee. Lamar makes its money by selling advertising on benches and in shelters. It is based in Baton Rogue, La. Layton's Scott Carter, who is the development city's community director, said he has not heard anything from Lamar, adding that the city has regulations in place to move forward. - WEST POINT City officials have opted not to have the city finance the installation of sidewalk, curb and gutter near the new elementary school last week. The council decided unanimously in its regular council meeting to leave the money it would have spent in savings. Instead, they Ve chosen to examine the possibility of creating a special improvement district to handle that project from 550 N. to 800 N. along 3000 W as well as other sidewalk, curb and gutter projects throughout town. The decision came after a lengthy discussion of fairness and equality When are we going to pass an ordinance to get some money back from landowners, Council member Dennis Montgomery said. We keep putting money out and getting nothing back. We have a lot of other pro Layton PD than others? The reason why the city even discussed putting in the sidewalk itself was because there is not a crossing guard where the sidewalk ends near the new school, and it was concerned about children's safety. Mayor Jay Ritchie said the road in front of the school is still tom up, and told the council he felt it would be an opportunistic time to install the sidewalk because the city wouldn't have to tear the road up to do the job. What is our plan kids safety or having it nice to be there, Council member Glen Wade asked. The safety of kids is important, Council member Farrell Cook said. (However.) we have several places that are just as bad...I get concerned when we are spending some money here and there...One day some residents are going to have to pay f Councilman Gary Kapp expressed - and detective John sergeant, Holden is now also a patrol sergeant. Chief Terry Keefe, w ho recently took the helm as Chief of the Layton Police Department, chose Music group elects new officers next year. his frustration in stating that the work should have been done before school started. He said now. he didnt think the city would have time to put in the sidewalk before it turned cold. Concluding all discussion, the motion was made to not fund the pro- ject and to examine the possibility of using a special improvement district as a funding option. It is time residents start paying for things, Council member Barbara Langston said. Cook agreed. It's the only way to gal dont like it. City Manager Scott Neilson took the lead to start gathering information. In other business, the council approved its water conservation and management plan as required by the The board met recently at Robintmo's Restaurant, here, for a luncheon meeting. Monthly meetings will generally be held the first Tuesday a.m. The of each month, 9:30-1- 1 took place at September meeting Baldassin Performance Pianos in North Salt Lake and featured mem In addition, it canceled the Oct. 5 and Nov 2 city council meetings and appointed election judges for the 1999 Municipal Elections. . . 6.30 p m.. for members, spouses and guests. Lion House. Salt Lake City Entertainment. Bell Ringers. $15 pie. After the first of the year, monthly meetings will be at Farmington Cu Hall and will be held the first Tuesdav ber Lenora Brown. She discussed Seeking a degree for the 1 au student." October's meetmg will include the Davis, Ogden and Salt Lake chapters and will be held Wednesday Oct. 13 at 10 a.m. at Murray Day Music 4914 S. State, Murray The speaker will be Dr. Irene Peery-FoThe schedule of other future meet- of each month, through May The group sponsors student aa; including student recitals and par ticipation m the Achievement in Music program which includes gtde lines to help students and teachers with music education. x. ings also includes: Tuesday. Nov. 2, 9:30 Baldassin at a.m., meeting Performance Pianos; Wednesday Dec Clearfield Council OKs street name change In anticipaCLEARFIELD tion of the Weber State University-Davi- s construction, campus Clearfield will rename 2000 East University Park Blvd. The city council unanimously approved the name change Tuesday night, and the name CLEARFIELD - 2000 East in smaller type to clariiv the street's location. City Council member Garr Rounds proposed the changL recently because he said it would reflect the university's presence as well as growth m the area of technolbusinesses. ogy-related change will be coordinated with Layton, where the campus actually be will located. However, Clearfield borders the 100-acr- e site. City Manager Jack Bippes noted that new street signs will designate both the new name and program to continue at After-scho- ol state. announces new promotions Police City Layton Department recently announced promotions. Detective Sergeant Steve Brown is now Lieutenant of Administrative Services. Patrolman Richard Shuck is now a patrol The jects that need attention too...How do you say some kids are more important , New officers BOUNTIFUL have been elected by the Davis Chapter of the Utah Music Teachers Assoc They will serve until June of West Point officials say 'no' to money for new sidewalk BY MELISSA K. CANNELL Clipper Today Correspondent BOARD MEMBERS OF THE DAVIS CHAPTER of Utah Music Teachers Association include: front rov Vanda Lewis, Pat Jensen, Joyce Benard, Cindy Stringham, Dianne Stoddard; back row, Carol Burggraaf, Eli ne Beckstrand, Mikelle Mueller, Jenny Anderson, Stephanie Wilcox, Karen Christensen, and Brenda Baker. An The school has seen changes, h has been very beneficial to those par- ticipating.she said We ary getting if ally good par m ipauon. and good support from the Tom school." added Mayor with DWS that will put the program into its thud year. after- school program conducted at North Davis Junior High by the city in con- Tracy director. junction with the Department of Workforce Services will continue. The Clearfield City Council approved an interagency agreement . NDJH Heun. . City Recreation -- saidtbe program has fjeen running tremendously" averaging 25 to 30 students and operating one to two afternoons a week. 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