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Show Page 2 Letters to the Editor 'Misrepresented Dear Editor and Citizens of Park City: In reading the letter published in the March 16th issue of the Newspaper signed by D.A. Osguthorpe, it appears there are a number num-ber of facts which have been misrepresented. First, I find it difficult to believe that D.A. Osguthorpe alone wrote the letter. This because much of the false or misleading information given in that letter could only be written by a person who had attended at least a few Planning Commission and City Council meetings. Unless my sight is failing me, Mr. Osguthorpe has not been in attendance at any Planning Commission or City Council meetings in the last 19 months. In the opening statement of the letter, D. A. says "Park City Council is mismanaging the impact fees it established in May 1975..." In confronting Osguthorpe, he had no knowledge of the City's imposing im-posing an impact fee. He, in fact, stated that an impact fee has something to do with EPA or the Environmental Protection Agency and that it relates to impact studies. Concerning the statement about the Council mismanaging impact fees, I say Hog Wash. Any knowledgeable person taking five minutes of his or her time can drop into City Hall and receive a full accounting ac-counting of all the impact fees collected and their past use. Further on in the text of the letter, D.A. indicates that the Ski Co. appeared before the Planning Commission Com-mission to seek a building permit. This is not the case in that the Planning Commission Com-mission does not issue building permits. They review conditional uses and; grant approvals for.the, same. It was for this reason " that the Ski Company came before the Planning Commission. Com-mission. He then goes on to describe my duties as zoning administrator for the City saying in part that I am suppose sup-pose to review all plans before their submission to the Commission. He neglected neglec-ted to note, however, that plans for the development were not turned over to the Commission nor myself until the time of the meeting. This is too often typical of proponents wanting to meet with the Planning Commission. Com-mission. Osguthorpe further stated that the plans submitted submit-ted to the Commission that night showed no side, back or front yard setbacks. This statement couldn't be further fur-ther from the truth. The plan submitted had setbacks indicated in-dicated for all sides of the building and those setbacks are in accord with the requirements of the Land Management Code. Next in a statement which has no relationship to fact whatever he said: "Mr. Van Martin, who between salary and fringe benefits costs Park City citizens almost $20,000 annually..." Possibly I don't give the same value to the word "almost" that he does, but his figures are off by thousands of dollars. This same thing applies to the statement made concerning Mr. Wayne Matthew's salary and fringe benefits wherein D.A. stated that Mr. Editor. Feature Writer Business Manager I V Office Manager. ......... Janet Gilchrist Graphics. Mary Van Siclen f Contributing E , Photographers. ............ Nick Nass, Pat McDowell, Scott Nelson Publishers : Wilking, Louis, Schirf and Dering , Pictures, mni and advertising may b submitted prior to Wednesday publication at our office, 419 Main Street, Park City, Utah 84060, by mall, Box 738, or by calling 849-9592. Publication material must be received by Monday afternoon for Wednesday publication. Matthews costs the taxpayers tax-payers of park City more than $20,000 annually. For the information of our not so knowledgeable friend, Mr. Matthews take-home-pay per month amounts to $976.00, if my math serves me well, that amounts to $11,712 per year. If we add to that taxes, social security, insurance and retirement, it is still not possible to reach the twenty thousand dollar plus figure claimed by D.A. I should also point out that my take home pay is $50.00 per month less than Mr. Matthews. Mat-thews. These figures can be verified by examining the pay records at City Hall. Next on the list of half truths he says : "The entire Council, ignoring its obligation to represent the best interests of the community com-munity and without having any homework to question or verify the representations of the company quickly voted 'yes ...not one person whether appointed, elected, or salaried, had lifted one finger to make even one phone call in discharge of his duty to find out the facts..." The facts were found out and in a far better way than Mr. Osguthorpe obtained his misinformation. City Councilman Coun-cilman Steve Dering, Proponent Craig Masters and myself drove to Odgen and spent better than an hour speaking to the plant supervisor, other employees and observing the operation of the business, the use of water and other related items. Next, D.A. or his not so knowledgeable informant claims that water used by the Ski Co. varied from 14,000 through 136,900 gallons between the months of June 1976 and February 1977. The figures given are accurate but the figures alone do not tell the entire story. According to Jim Iobinson,,? the head of the Ogden Cjt Water Dept. the entire complex wherein the Ski Co. is housed is on one water meter and housed in the complex are the following: The Kelsel Appliance Ap-pliance and Service Co., the Ski Co. and the Warehouse Restaurant. In talking to Trudy Chase, Finance Controller Con-troller for the Ski Co., they receive the water bill for-the complex. That bill averages $25-$30 per month, $5.00 of which is paid by the Ski Co., the remainder being paid by the Warehouse Restaurant. This then indicates that assumed water consumption is approximately one-fifth of that claimed by D.A., I say assumed because there is no accurate way of knowing exact usage under the existing metering method. There are other facts misrepresented, but time will not allow an in depth review of Osguthorpe's entire en-tire letter. I would hope, however, that next time he writes in, he does his own fact-finding rather than relying on someone else to pen his manuscript or gather information for him. In conclusion, I am grateful for the freedom we have to speak and print freely. But I have one concern con-cern regarding this, that being: there are those among us who will tell us half-truths and sometimes outright lies to accomplish their own ends. I remain respectfully yours, Van J. Martin Steve Dering Hank Louis .....Jan Wilking DeAnn Charette Bill Hart Amanda Peterson Chamber Seeks Arts Festival Participation Chamber Made Submitted by Park City Chalniber of CoWmerce "", Article By P.E.Smith " iuimim , ranw The 8th Annual Park City Arts Festival invites you participation - August 13-21, 1977. This year we welcome a melding of arts and crafts as Artists and Craftsmen from all over the country will be invited here to participate par-ticipate in nine days of intensive inten-sive activities in the Arts. Presentations in the performing perfor-ming arts, classes, workshops, exhibits, demonstrations demon-strations and films related to contemporary arts and crafts craf-ts will be featured, culminating in two days of street exhibits (August 20-21) 20-21) by participating artists and craftsmen. By limiting acceptability to specific art forms and placing high standards of acceptance on all participants, par-ticipants, we feel the Festival is upgraded, therefore, enriching the experience ex-perience for all concerned. As the Festival gains prestige, so does Park City. All this is reflected in a healthy potential for a balanced year round economy. A community that educates itself by participation par-ticipation in the arts benefits through appreciation of original art forms and processes. We have a unique opportunity for education and exposure to the Arts with the added dimension of the Kimball Art Center in our community. This year, working closely with the Arts ts Festival Executive Committee, Com-mittee, the art center will offer of-fer its facilities and staff for workshops, exhibits, and performing arts presentations presen-tations in conjunction with the festival. This kind of facility can create a fertile atmosphere for the exchange ex-change of ideas among artists ar-tists and art lovers - a unique opportunity for all concerned concer-ned for learning and for sharing their involvement in the Arts. The 1977 Art Festival Committee Com-mittee votes at their 2nd meeting held March 16, to hire Patricia E. Smith as chairperson of the Executive Committee. Priority in this decision was given to previous experience and familiarity with the community, com-munity, plus, in this case, experience on last year's Executive committee. Major changes in this year's festival include acceptance accep-tance of leather, candles, macrame, and woodworking How About It? Do you think there is too much sex and violence on television ? DeAnn Charette - How would I know; I never watch T.V. I find other ways to occupy my time. Kathy Dopp -1 feel that there is too much violence violen-ce and sex on T.V. My family switches channels anytime the program has too much sex or violence in it and I feel others should do the same. Bill Hart -1 don't think there is enough violent sex on T.V. I want whips and spurs. Dave Gnoble - There is definitly too much violence, violen-ce, but a little of the right kind of sex wouldn't hurt. Amanda Peterson -1 don't think the problem is too much or too little sex and violence on T.V. The problem is the failure of the adult to discipline himself in what he watches and to discipline his children in what they watch. Janet Gilchrist - "Network" tells the whole sad, absur,d story. A spectacular educational tool is wasted and instead of educating, T.V. focuses too intently on the bizarre forces in life and presents sex in a negative light. It speaks ill of our society that this is the type of entertainment which stimulates the masses. MoreP.B.S.! as crafts on a limited basis. Acceptability is based on craftsmanship and discipline in the creation of handmade, one of a kind objects ob-jects selected for their attractiveness at-tractiveness and functionality fun-ctionality of design. Mass produced items such as mechanically reproduced (offset printed) drawings and prints will not be accepted. accep-ted. This includes any prints, whether numbered and signed or not, that are not individually handprinted by the artist in one of the acceptable accep-table categories of prin-making. prin-making. No "production" "produc-tion" art or craft will be accepted in any medium. Applicants are restricted to applying in only two related mediums with a minimum of four slides in each medium to accompany ac-company application and fees (which remain the same as last year) and are due for selection July 1, 1977. Community persons wishing to participate as an artist or as a working committee com-mittee person are encouraged en-couraged to contact the Chamber of Commerce office, of-fice, P.O. Box 758, Park City, Utah, ph. 649-8899. Application Ap-plication - Invitation will be out officially April 1, 1977, providing the printing schedule is prompt. Your input in-put about this festival is of tremendous value to the Executive Committee. Please don't hesitate to contribute con-tribute your ideas and, be sure to let all of your artist friends know., about the availability of applications Utah May Get Third National Rep. If present trends continue, Utah could be awarded a third seat in the U.S. House of Representatives, after the 1980 Census of Population is taken. This was the conclusion con-clusion reached by Utah Foundation, the private research organization in a study of population trends. Utah's present allocation of two congressional seats is based on the 1970 consus , count. Since 1970, however, - Utah has been growing at a ''much faster rate than vthe rest of the-nation. Between 1970 and 1976, the population growth in Utah has averaged 2.4 percent per year, compared com-pared with a growth rate of only 0.9 percent per year for the nation as a whole. According to the Foundation Foun-dation analysis, this rapid growth in the state is attributed at-tributed to three major factorsa fac-torsa high birth rate, a low death rate, and substantial in-migration. Utah's birth rate currently is highest in the nation;the death rate is well below the national average; and net in-migration in-migration accounted for 35,000 new residents since 1970. Following the 1970 Census of Population, the basis of apportioning the U.S. House of Representatives was one representative for every 468,088 persons in the population. With a total apportionment ap-portionment population (residents plus qualified individuals in-dividuals living abroad) of 1,067,810, Utah was represented by one Congressman for every 533,905 persons. Since this ratio was about 15 percent above the average for the nation, Utah has been slightly underrepresented in Congress based on the 1970 census count. Foundation analysts project that Utah should have a resident population of 1,342,000 in 1980 when the next census is taken. The resident population of the U.S. (excluding the District ' ft V,. V 'if x :i Kathy Dopp fin Dave Gnoble Janet Gilchrist of Columbia which is not part of the apportionment), on the other hand, will reach 221,107,000, if present trends are continued. Based on these projections projec-tions one congressional seat will be allotted for every 508,300 persons residing in the fifty states. Utah with a projected resident population of 1,342,000 probably would be entitled to three representatives. These figures could be altered -slightly by the addition of qualified persons - living abroad who are included in the allocation count. Present Federal law calls for an automatic reapportionment reappor-tionment of Congress following each decennial census. Representation in Congress is assigned so that the average population per representative has the least possible relative variation between one state and any other. Congressional seats for the 1982 general election will be allocated according to the 1980 Census results. If Utah's population growth by 1980 justifies the allocation of a third seat in Congress, the state will be faced with the task of redesigning the congressional districts so that they are more-or-less equal in population. The Foundation reports that Salt Lake County now has more than 42 percent of the state's total population and it probably would have its own congressman if the number is increased to three. In fact, it is likely that part of Salt Lake County might have to be included with one of the other congressional districts in order to insure equal representation. The U.S. House of Representatives currently consists of 435 members. Since 1910 Utah has been represented by two members mem-bers in this body. Prior to 1910, Utah had only one congressman. few I -W J $utltc PUBLIC HEARING The Park City Planning Commission has determined that a public hearing should be held concerning the project being proposed by: Bill Coleman, Harry Reed, John Sweeney, Wally Wright, John Prince. The proposal involves the creation of a ski lift which would originate from the Coalition Building, a subdivision which would tie with Norfolk Ave. and Empire Ave. from approximately approxi-mately 3rd St. to 8th St., a lodging facility which would be west of Lowell Ave., a commercial development which would involve the existing depot and the property north of it, a trolley system going up Main St. and north to the Mt. Air Market. This same system could eventually connect the existing resort with Main St. and the proposed resort Deer Valley. The meeting is set for March 28th at 7:00 pm in the Treasure Mountain Inn. All people are encouraged to attend. For additional information contact Harry Reed, Bill Coleman, or the Park City Planning Office. COMMUNITY EDUCATION Anyone wishing to participate in a sewing class through the Community Education Program contact Nan McPolin at 649-9417. The class is schedule to start Thursday, March 24 at Park City High School. FOR SALE The following two vehicles are for sale by the Park City Board of Education: 1958 Ford pick-up truck 12 ton, 6 cyl.; 1962 Dodge bus, V-8, 60 passenger, 38" cubic engine. The Board will accept sealed bids up until 3:30 p.m. March 28, 1977, at the district office, 301 Main St., Park City, Utah. If you desire to see either of the above vehicles, contact Bob Johnson between 9 a.m. & 3:00 p.m. at 649-9621. If mailing bids, please write truck or bus on outside of envelope. The Board reserves the right to reject any or all bids. HEART FUND FASHION SHOW Remember the Heart Fund Fashion Show, please contact Carolyn Gross, 649-9764, Beverly Pace, 649-9583 or Nan McPolin 649-9417 Remember the Heart Fund Fashion Show to be held in the High School Auditorium Thursday, March 31, at 7:00. If your child is to be in the Heart Fund Fashion Show, please contact either Carolyn Gross, 649-9764, Beverly Pace, 649-9583 or Nan McPolin, 649-9417. M.C. for the fashion show this year will be Elaine Heward Shields wife of Mayor Glen Shields of Layton. Plans are well under way. Bill Marcroft of Channel 2 Sports and Utah State Heart Fund Chairman will also be present. MOVIE The Palefire and Recreation Programs will show the movie "The Great Race" on April 1 at 8 PM in the Memorial Building dining room. The movie stars Tony Curtis, Natalie Wood, Jack Lemon, Peter Falk and Keenan Wynn. "Dick Tracy vs. Crime, Inc." and three other color cartoons will also be shown. Admission is $1. KAC VOLUNTEERS Volunteers needed at the Kimball Art Center to assist in the gallery and gallery shop operation Also clerical and secretarial help needed. For in-formation in-formation call 649-8882. Colessides City Atty. City Attorney Carl Nemelka will not be returning retur-ning to law practice for health reasons, the City Council learned Thursday night, and attorney Nick Colessides has been appointed appoin-ted to fill the vacancy. Colessides had been acting as city attorney in Nemelka's absence. The former city attorney has a history of heart trouble and has been experiencing difficulties with a Jn Notices 3 pacemaker which was implanted im-planted last year. Ironically, Colessides was originally appointed as city attorney, but time commitments commit-ments prevented him from serving and Nemelka assumed his duties and was eventually appointed to the post. Colessides will fill the remainder of Nemelka's term which expires January 1,1978. ' |