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Show The Newspaper Thursdu, September 17, 1981 Pi' A3 Bud wants to be local Pro Editor: The position of Head Golf Professional Profes-sional at the Park City Municipal Golf Course has become open and I have been requested by concerned citizens of our town to state my motivation and intent for this job. The people who get along in this world are the ones who look for the circumstances they want and if they don't find them, they make them. I'm a goal orientated, futuristic individual who would like to introduce you to a new era in the history of the Park City Golf Course. This is my dream and your ideal, for we now have an opportunity to add a character and a dignity to the course that it has not possessed before. I truly believe that we all have a conviction and an air of pride as to where we live and the image it projects, not only to ourselves and our families, but to our visitors as well. With 25,000 rounds of golf a year at the course, we truly reach out and touch people, not only with what they see, but with what they feel. We want a traditionally strong course that breeds the spirit of the game and offers all players the professionalism that is reflective of a truly first class course. It is my intention to elevate the standards and promote the game of golf in Park City, throughout the state and nation as well. We are the first, the original, the traditional course in Park City and we will project this image. We will separate ourselves from the competition offering a charm and personality within ourself, with high quality merchandise, golf facilities and professional attitude towards all golfers a public golf course with a first class image. I have been a resident of Park City since 1974 and a member of the Professional Golfers Association for five years and I know how you feel. I have felt your rhythm and heard your voice and it will be answered. We shall never be at the mercy of events, but we shall create the events that will build the future in the direction we want to go. We are not just going to let this dream come true, we are going to make it come true. I would like to take the leadership to govern the course in the direction it should go, not the direction it could go. My ambition is your catalyst, my experience is your comfort. Sincerely, , . . , , ' . ; Bud Tonnesen PGA What's the hurry? Dear Editor: We moved to Park City about a year ago for business reasons, but also because we were seeking a safer environment en-vironment in which to raise our child. Our house is located on Meadows Drive, across from the Enoch Smith nursery. This is a residential area and a 20 mph speed limit sign is directly across the street. Despite this, the average speed of drivers on this street is 35 - 40 mph, which is amazing considering con-sidering this street dead-ends into the Jack Nicklaus development. Where are they going in such a hurry? 35 - 40 mph may not seem like a lot in print, but in a car, it can kill. The violators range from teenagers to parents to drivers of dump trucks and 18-wheelers. 18-wheelers. It's not too hard to imagine the bloody disaster that can result from this kind of irresponsible driving in a residential zone. Our children are our future, so it's not just up to the parents to watch out for them. Think about it! Are we just waiting for a tragedy before we do something about our driving habits? Could any of us live with it if we were responsible? School is in session now, kids are on the streets, so let's slow down and ask ourselves our-selves where we're going in such a hurry? Thank you, Francine Valline P.S. The uptown detour is a residential area also, please obey the speed limits, our children's and pets lives are at stake. I also urge everyone to obey the speed limits set in Park City. Ed Note: Francine Valline collected the names of 29 friends and neighbors who signed the letter to show their support for an end to speeding in Park City. Due to space considerations, we were unable to print that list of names. Questions to city on Park Ave. project Editor, I would like to take this opportunity to address some questions to our City Administration regarding the Park Avenue Road Improvement Project. I think everyone is in concurrence that something had to be done with Park Avenue, not necessarily prior to the winter season, especially since it was supposed to be improved a year or two ago. Anytime improvements inconvenience incon-venience the general public, emotions are going to be hot and complaints flood the telephones at City Hall. No doubt our city has properly educated the citizens involved in the project via public meetings, media coverage, and personalized letters explaining to each homeowner in the construction area the ramifications affecting their homes andor businesses. As I was thumbing through some back issues of our local newspapers, I noticed that the City Council agreed to award to the contractor a $15,000 bonus if the contractor finished ahead of schedule. I can see the rationale and the desire of the Park City Corporation to want the job completed early, but if this is the case, why grant a $15,000 bonus when specifications can be written to impose a construction deadline. If this technique were used, the "$15,000 plum" would not be necessary. I can understand that the City Administration did not want to inconvenience the summer traffic - flow, but the only major event during the summer months is the Arts Festival and at that event, cars are diverted to parking areas outside the CDB and the patrons are required to walk or ride public transportation. Traditionally, cities have stayed away from the bonus due to a major problem of budgetary control. I would like to know where and how Park City Corporation has explained the $15,000 bonus in its budget statement? Has this money been appropriated for as a "line item" or is this coming out of a general fund with hope there is going to be something "left over" from the other account." It is interesting to note that on a telephone survey performed by this writer, we contacted several City Managers and City Engineers across the United States and in each circumstance there were no bonuses given by the city to contractors who performed the work ahead of schedule. Locally, we contacted the Utah Department of Transportation, Salt Lake City Corporation, Orem City, Sandy City, and Midvale City, and none of the above mentioned towns use a cash incentive to contractors Ride in the CF BIKE-A-THON tar performing major projects. My question ques-tion is simply, why did Park City Corporation offer this"cash incentive" when alternative methods are commonly com-monly available? Has Park City Corporation considered con-sidered other options of contractor inducement? The State of Utah and Salt Lake City use the following provisions: r. Liquidated Damages; 2. Price Adjustments. According to my information, Park City Corporation has never used a cash incentive to induce a contractor for quick completion of a job, why now? Do we have too much money? When considering whether or not cash incentives should be instituted, especially when using public funds, a careful business analysis must be conducted ... It's interesting to note that according to the "Utah Economic and Business Review," Vo.l. 40, No. 6, June 1981 issued and published in cooperation with the"dodge Report", public works construction is (-65 per cent) down from June of last year. This information infor-mation "red flags" an important economic indicator Contractors Need Work. This simply means contractors are more accommodating to get the scarce dollars in a depressed market. A simple function of economics ... Bruce Barcal Want a pool? Be at workshop Dear Editor, During the bond campaign for the library and recreational facilities last spring, many people asked, "What happened to the swimming pool?" There appears to be support for a pool but we need to find out how wide and strong that support really is and what kind of pool people want. On Saturday, September 19, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Memorial Building, there will be a community-wide community-wide workshop to develop a recreation and park plan for Park City. Jeff Winston, the parks master plan consultant from Gage Davis and Associates will be in charge. One idea which will be explored is the possible integration of public and private facilities. Some questions concerning the pool are: Where is the best location?. What size? What is the best design? What are the costs? I would like to encourage anyone interested in a swimming pool to come to the workshop and give us your ideas. The city is trying very hard to develop a recreation plan which meets everyone's needs. Public input is essential! If you have some suggestions but find it impossible to attend, or have any questions, please call me at 649-7072 and I will take your ideas to the workshop. Jo Scott Thanks for well-wishes well-wishes Editor: To all my friends and relatives who have been so thoughtful these past weeks during my surgery and recuperation. recuper-ation. "I want to say a heartful THANK YOU." I have enjoyed the flowers, gifts, cards and visits and I'm grateful to all. Sincerely, Violet S. Terry For more information, call Sherrie King, 649-7178 or Merle Huseth 649-7432. Whusurfiiuf LSpetidisii 126 South Main lleber City, I'tuh HW.iS (801)654-3148 Catch the canyon Wind Clearance Sale!! Now until Oct. 1st I Vf-' V (i PlanB: 4 V Reg. price: $895.00 4s FREE Lon, John VADlK Wetsuit or O'Neill jx vrk i W Breezebreaker- ' $90va'ue! .. 1 I September and October are the windiest months in Utah. Gear up for the big winds with these specials: Plan A: windsurfer Complete ' ($50 off second) Reg. price: $895.00 SALE PRICE: $845.00 Plan C: windsurfer'" Complete "windsurfer Complete ($50 off second) ($50 off second) Reg. price: $895.00 SALE PRICE: FREE $100 worth of accessories! All Windsurfers Complete include our Basic Instruction Course (with Certification Card), shipping charges, and delivery and setup. There will be a price Increase next spring from Windsurfing International. .J Additional Savings on Everything in the Store!! 2 Windsurfer Demos (boards used 5 or 6 times, all components new) $800 2 used Windsurfer9' Completes $500 ea. Stock Windsurfer Sails, Reg. $145 Now $125 Pacific Surf Sails, 53 sq. ft. Marginal, Reg. $185 Now $170 Cruise Harness -Reg. $65 Now $50 All Windsurfer9 Components-masts, Components-masts, universals, booms, daggerboards, mast tips, etc. 10off rog. price Windsurfer Rocket (with fins & footstraps) Reg. $605 Now $450 Windsurfer Rocket (second) Reg. $555 Now $350 Park City golfers who support Bud Tonnesen for the position of Park City's head golf professional ... 7 Z2 46 a9 i i m m f-r-n . . r n. rf -7l,(. ,j( 7, J 11 y J- s . i r 1 i l v I v La rp ' C-'y 6yf2&-' eLltMfr" 1A9 Is - -- . (j'- tit-'-'. -r t Tf"1 r! |