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Show est Volume 33, Number 28 v A A tm mifti Thursday, July 30, Single Copy 25e A 1987 Green Sheet Publication School Bells Chime Early For 5,000 Granite Word In Murray District Youngsters Monday Morning Is Wait' MURRAY. The word is wait on the ongoing conflicts regarding Murrays proposed annexation of 141 acres of property in the unin- corporated Taylorsville-Bennio- n area. The Murray City Councils vote on the annexation, which had been scheduled to go before the City Council here July 14, was postponed at the WORK BEGINS . . . School work began early for Christopher Jensen of Hillside elementary. Here he GRANITE PARK. School began Monday for almost 5,000 students as Granite Districts first year-rounschool program went into effect. Students at Bridger, Fox Hills, Farnsworth, Copper Hills and Hillside, some of the most crowded schools in the district, found an abrupt ending to summer vacation as teachers, also cutting their vacation short, welcomed them back to the classroom. Principals at the five schools said they were ready to go, and were happy with the positive attitude shown by parents and teachers during preparations for the early opening. School personnel and law enforcement officials were asking motorists to be aware that school in the five areas is in session, and to watch for children walking to and from school. Drivers are being reminded that the speed limit is 20 miles per hour when passing a school building or grounds during recess or as children are coming and going to the schools. time because Salt Lake County officials filed a protest of the proposed annexation with the County Boundary Commission. The Boundary Commission hearing regarding the annexation was scheduled to take place within 60 days of the July 14 date. As of press time Wednesday, no date had been set for the hearing by Boundary Commission officials. A hearing sometime in late August seems likely, however, according to Murray city officials. The county measure leaves on hold any Murray action on the matter, which is being challenged by the county for a variety of reasons, including Murrays inability to render municipal services to the annexed area. The county protest also claimed the petition is invalid because it was initiated when residents of the unincorporated area filed a petition for incorporation. Barring sudden, unexpected Boundary Commission action, the Murray City Council will not be able to address the issue until at least late August, if not early September. By that time, however, a full report on the issues involved should also be prepared on behalf of the Taylorsville-BennioCommunity works on a handout while his fourth grade teacher calls roll. d BACK TO SCHOOL . . . Decked out in their finest warm weather duds, these youngsters head back to school in July at Fox Hills elementary. Pictured here are Wendy, back,Amy and Joshua n Council. Candidates Listed For Magna Vote Attending kindergarten for the first day is a hard feat. This Fox Hills youngster adds a little security to the job. FIRST DAY . . . There's A Sinking Feeling At Cyprus Again bv Paula Huff Green Sheet Staff It riter officials have contemplated the sinking high school problem. In 1984 the e portion of Cyprus was replaced because the dipping was causing walls to buckle and beams to pull apart at the joints. The building, which was built in the 1920s, was no longer structurally sound, said Tanner. District officials first noticed the sinking action in both the old building and the auditorium in 1982, just after a broken water line had saturated the ground near the structures. A cycle of wet years following the line break accentuated the problem, Tanner said. The settlement very easily could have started at the same time the water problems were happening, classroom-administrativ- GRANITE PARK. Cyrpus highs auditorium is sinking. In five years the building has sunk nearly four inches on the south side of the band and choir room, while one side of the stage has settled two inches, according to Leon Tanner, a structural engineer hired by Granite School District. Most of the damage to the auditorium, which was built in 1975, has shown up in cracks near the top of walls. The fissures are wider at the top of the walls than near the bottom, Tanner said. But this isnt the first time district Residential Or Commercial he said. During that time standing ponds of water had formed around tne footings of the building, Tanner said. And since Cyprus high is built on collapsible soil the saturated ground was compressing and the structures beginning to sink. A complete drainage plan for the campus was done and now that water doesnt pond any more, Tanner said. But the building is continuing to sink. Unless the building begins to suffer serious structural damage, the Granite board has decided to monitor the building every three months for two years, according to Ross Wentworth, director of school three month intervals for two years facilities. After that period the board will take action. Wentworth said Tanner has suggested some options to the problem. One is to control the sprinklers and construct a more elaborate gutter system which will keep the water away from the footings. The engineer also recommended building up the ground near the When the classroom-administrativ- e section of the school was finished in 1984, Wentworth said special precautions were taken to prevent the building from sinking. And to date, there are no signs of dipping. t; stop sinking on collapsible soil, long concrete poles - about the circumference of a telephone pole - are driven into the ground until they hit bedrock. The foundation for the building is then constructed on these poles, Wentworth said. Because of the measures we took we dont anticipate any problems with the new building. Wentworth To school. -- During the July 21 board meeting, Superintendent John Reed Call recommended pressure grouting begin immediately. -- Pressure grouting is pushing a concrete-grout- e mixture into the ground near the footings. But the board decided to hold off until the building is monitored at said. Ross - WEST VALLEY. Roads, especially West Valley Highway, were a major topic of discussion during master plan hearings this year. "We talked a lot about West Valley Highway and valleywide transportation in general, said John Janson, long range planning supervisor. Development along 4100 South and the definition of manufacturing zones were also popular topics, Janson said. A study is being conducted on 4100 South to determine whether more commercial development should be allowed or if the area should stay residential. The study will define future land use patterns and strategies, Janson said. The definition of manufacturing zones proved important since heavy and light industry is already in terspersed, Janson said. The question is should we try to maintain that distinction or try site design control, he said. In district 1, expansion of Metro Business Park was the main topic of discussion. Such development would create more traffic and make the place less liveable along 2320 South, residents said. It seems that Without another road outlet or superior traffic control on 2320 South, Metro Business Michele Bartmesss Is Named Editor MURRAY. Michele Bartmess has been named editor of the Green Sheet newspapers. She will replace Don Robinson, who served as editor for 22 years. Bartmess, a resident of Murray, was first hired at the Green Sheet in 1972. She served as a news reporter, sports writer and photographer and established a performing arts program. In 1984 she was named editor of the Sentinel, which publisher Peter Bernhard purchased the same year. Bartmess left the organization in 1986 to work for Salt Lake Repertory Theater as a public relations agent. She was later named assistant to the producer. Concerning her new position as editor Bartmess said, There will be some changes made in the newspaper, although we dont an- ticipate any major staff changes. With Bartmess at the helm, the appearance of the Green Sheets various editions will change and there will be a different emphasis on news coverage, according to Bernhard. The paper needed some new perspectives and new ideas, Bernhard said. I am sure that Michele will bring those. He continued, "I am very excited to have Michele back. It was a great loss when she left the Green Sheet to pursue her theater interests. Bartmess is a 1967 graduate of Brigham Young University where she majored in journalism with a minor in thpater. Park expansion would be objectionable to the neighboring residents, Janson said. Residents suggested a road be built either across the Jordan River, South through the Jordan River Parkway or an extension of Parkway Boulevard, Janson said. District 2 residents expressed concern about keeping 4100 South a residential community. They suggested building circular or shared driveways if commericial development occurs. Front yard walls were not acceptable to the citizens, Janson said. In other matters, district 2 residents requested a special improvement district be formed to build sidewalks near 3800 So. 2200 West. Residents also expressed dissatisfaction with a fourlk y stop sign at 3800 So. 2200 West. The city is considering installation of a traffic light at the intersection. Manufacturing, park and airport noise pollution were the major topics of discussion for district 3. Residents were especially concerning about the added noise coming from the newly approved asphalt plant at 2400 So. 4100 West, Janson said. Citizens suggested these more intense uses be keep away from residences and the landscpaing-bufferinzone be improved, Janson said. Residents were especially concerned about construction of a mobile home park at 3400 W. 2700 g South. The point was made that if the mobile home park is built, few sites are left in this area which would be appropriate for a district park, Janson said. The master plan issue for district Whittaker and Bruce Kirschman; District 10. James Hutchinson, Larry Argyle and Larry Harward; District 11, Steven Harris and Jefferson Bardin. 4100 South Study To Define Area's Future by Paula Huff Green Sheet Staff H riter .MAGNA. Candidate nominations here have been completed for the upcoming election of a new community council here. The steering committee met Monday evening to confirm the nominations for the Aug. 3 election to be held at Brockbank junior high from 7 a.m. to8p.m. Marlene Norcross, steering committee member, urged people to vote even if they are in a district with only one candidate running. Every vote is a vote for a new elected council, she said. Districts 3 and 4 have one candidate. The candidate list is: District 1, Kay Evans and Charles Alvan Kennedy; District 2, Peggy Johnson, Leo Ware and Ray Mem-moDistrict 3, James Meeks; District 4, Marlene Norcross; District 5, Katherine Brimley, Connie Kendall, Bruce Whetstone and Frank Arreola; District 6, Debra Jacobi, Russell Hansen and Joe Chacon; District 7, Gordon Linder and Lee Workman; District 8, Dan Painter and Dave Edwards; District 9, Neil Howdeson, Bruce Hayward, 4 was 4100 South. The consensus seemed to be developing that corner commercial was acceptable but there was concern about any major traffic generators, Janson said. Residents strongly approved of amending the master plan to show a park near the center of the district, Janson said. Gateways into the city and noise along 3500 South were the major topics of discussion for district No. 5 Residents felt the appearance of major city streets should be improved, and a difference should not be made between heavy and light industry, Janson said. Concerning 3500 South from 5600 to 7200 West, residents complained about noise and congestion, Janson said. The group also felt that a commercial use other than a convenience store would be more compatible on the corner of 6400 West. Commercial development along 4100 South was one of the main topics for district 6. according to Janson. People were concerned about the length of time before it becomes a two lane road," Janson said. Most seem to feel that residential uses fronting onto the street were not an Estes Update Is Among FBCC Topics TAYLORSVILLE. An update on the Estes Corporation development will be discussed at the Taylorsville-Bennio- n Community Council meeting today (Thursday). A corridor presentation on the and the Central Utah Project on 3800 West will also be made. Joe Olschewska will request a rezoning on property at 2500 W. 5400 South, while Steve Erickson will ask for a rezoning on the northeast corner on 4800 So. Redwood Rd. Erickson would like the property developed as a post office, with commercial buildings constructed at a later date. David Hardle will request approval of an office building at 5218 So Redwood Rd. w Candidates for municipal office ho wish to make public their in- tention o seek election are encouraged to coordinate the announcements of their candidacy by calling the Green Sheet news The Green department, Sheet would like to publish announcements of all local candidates. but will refuse to do so if their appear in another publication first. |