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Show use in the zone. Tim Keogh and Jim Farrell had a firm commitment from the State to occupy the building. It turns out that the project had the unanimous approval of every immediate neighbor, and that the project was consistent with the City's Master Plan providing for transitional zones between core commercial and residential areas. Rob Sweeten, who ORDER LINE: 800.316.1138 FAX: 310/316.1138 ran on an anti zone change plank, voted in favor of this zone change. Mayor Hancock, who cast the tie-breaking vote, had previously voiced her support for the project both to Keogh and some of the neighboring landowners. This column remains committed to the position that zone changes should be granted only where there is a specific need, and where the zone change will benefit the community. There is more, however, to this story. WWW.BROWNTROUT.COM The Old Middle School remains vacant, and it was at about the same time that the Keogh/Farrell project was rejected, that the Middle School master plan began to unravel with the withdrawal of the library. P.O. BOX 280070 SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94128 Now we hear that very shortly, if not immediately after the Keogh project was unexpectedly shot down, the City approached the State of Utah with a proposal that Workforce Services put its building in or on the vacant Middle School property. Hmmm. Incidentally, Workforce Services is going ahead with its building on the rocks at the end of 5" West and Kane Creek across from the City yard, where the convenience of its local patrons and accessibility and will certainly be compromised. The Good News: WE ARE THE LARGEST PRODUCERS OF CALENDARS IN THE WORLD... ‘ The SKATEPARK in Swanny Park is a fantastic addition to our community. Check it AVAILABLE AT BACK OF BEYOND BCOKS IN MOAB out. The kids are over there in droves and are having a blast. Major kudos to Joe Kingsley, the Gwen Parriott & clan, Colin Fryer, J.J. Wang and everyone else who contributed their time, money and energy. The skatepark is a shining example of community effort yielding community good. Remember to wear those helmets kids. It's the best way to make sure you'll have a memory. FAMOUS POLITICIANS WHO CAME TO BROWNTROUT My little Mamie loves brown trout. LOOKING FOR FISH NX Volume 1 pao th The Moab Music Festival enjoyed another successful run in town. Though we don't yet know the numbers regarding attendance, the comments heard around the community have been exceptionally enthusiastic about the music itself. Plus, the Grand High Auditorium had another opportunity to show itself off. Good show everyone! In the February/March issue, the reporting. The issue: Does one have Along with the related issue of the resources. If the City cooperates, we Zephyr Nutshell will to sue City Hall in effect that litigation think you'll find the take a shot at local investigative order to accomplish anything? is having on the City and its report quite enlightening. SUBSCRIBE TO THE ZEPHYR Details on Page 3 DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER 33rd President of the United States Vote for Experienced Leadership. in Grand County Government... Bill Hedden Grand County Council AT-LARGE W vember 7th MICHAELENE Grand County Council District #2 Let's prepare for a future of growth WITH A CONSCIENCE--through informed planning and management of the taxes you pay and the county government you elect. |