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Show Page 11 More Sewer Letters THE Wednesday, May 11, 1977 average flow of 1,500.000 gallons per day (triple the present), and peak flows of 3.360,000 gallons, (b) exceed 1983 EPA Standards (see The Newspaper, 7776). 2. Monthly Serv ice Costs The Sewer Board's Fact cwt states: "Monthly costs of a regional system will be $5.00 per residence, while monthly costs of an upgraded Park City system would be $8.50 per residen ce. The arithmetic used to arrive at $8.50 per residence is obviously based on the exagerrated construction costs of $1,525,000 for the ex panded Park City plant, which leaves the $8.50 with little or no validity. But, even so, why does the Sewer Board propose having the residences shoulder the entire costs of the increase from $5.00 to $8.50, an increase in-crease of 70 percent, without also suggesting a 70 percent increase in the sewer hookup hook-up fees for the new developments? It's important to note the figure of $1,031,000 and $1,525,000 mentioned in the Sewer Board's "Fact Sheet" are really figures presented to the Board by Call, Engineering at a meeting,' March 24, 1977 called to plan the strategy of winning this election. Call Engineering would presumably be awarded awar-ded the design contract for the $4.8 million project if they win the election. 3. Costs of Delay Again quoting from the "Fact Sheet:" "...however, the anticipated 2-year delay for plan approvals (of &ri expanded ex-panded Park City plant) would result in cost increases in-creases of about 24 percept. It appears the Sewer Board is predicting a 12 percent per-cent rate of inflation for the next two years which is about 50 percent higher than foreseen by President Carter's Car-ter's Council of Economic Advisers, by chairman of the Fed Arthur Burns, or by any of the independent economic research firms. However, I talked to an EPA representative represen-tative today and he placed any delay in approvals at "about one year." While we're talking about delay, the Sewer Board is Continued From Page 9 directly responsible for the delay of this past year. The Board met on June 15, 1976, just a few days after defeat of the first bond to reevaluate re-evaluate their future. The discussion ranged from disbanding the Sewer District to attempting another election. They choose the latter course, thus delaying solution for one year. However, they share blame for delay of some four years with the State Health Dept. and the E.P.A. (The. Newspaper, 62376). In January 1973, Park City filed an application with the state for federal grant funds to upgrade its plant. But EPA, having just been created in 1972, found it difficult dif-ficult to implement the new law, thus delaying the processing of applications for grant funds from the states. (The Newspaper, 7776). Meanwhile, while Park City's application gathered dust, the EPA commissioned two studies of sewer systems. Then came creation of the Snyderville Sewer District, then the first election in June 1976, and the upcoming one on May 17, 1977. The question can be asked "On what basis does the Sewer Board threaten Park City voters with higher costs due to delays." The Board itself along with EPA must accept major responsibility respon-sibility for the delays. 4. Environment While immediate costs are uppermost in everyone's mind, the most far-reaching effects of the regional sewer plan may well be the adverse effects on the environment. The regional concept calls for a main trunk sewer line to carry Park City's sewage eight miles along Highway 224, through Snyderville to Gorgoza for treatment. Highway 224 is the main access road to Park City. Any undesireable development develop-ment along 224 would be detrimental to residents of Park City and Snyderville. Large scale development and strip commercialization along this road would not saljLbe detrimental but irreversible. Strip commercialization commer-cialization cannot take place without access to large scale sewer facilities. The regional sewer district will provide those facilities. The issue here is not that Park City wants to deny that area a sewer system if it wants one. but rather, should Park City be obliged to subsidize sub-sidize a sewer system for the entire basin, thus facilitating the strip commercialization that would be detrimental for all. I'm sure residents along Highway 224 do not want to wake up some morning to the sound of bulldozer leveling the farm next door to see it replaced by a trailer court. It can happen; it will happen. Such plans are already submitted to the county. As we know, Park City has no jurisdiction over that road, and little or no representation on the County Commission. if the Sewer FSond h Ails. Then What? Would EPA assist in funding fun-ding an expanded Park City sewer plant. Of course, they are not commenting on this first prior to the election. However, they commented on it just after the last election. elec-tion. Larry Bledsole, a District engineer, reported to the Sewer Board on 61576 that he had contact with Pat Crotty and Jay Pitkins of the EPA and the two officials said it would take another defeat of a bond election before they would be convinced that the voters were opposed to the project. And that if another bond election failed they would investigate Park City's needs. (The Newspaper 62376. ) Also, Calvin Sudweeks, of the Utah Water Pollution Committee stated in a letter (The Newspaper, 42077) that "If the second bond election is defeated and all other avenues for pursuing the regional concept fail, thereby demonstrating that the plan is not implemen-tsbmp&yrsltidf implemen-tsbmp&yrsltidf f'Wpnid be required to' identify f'aT new course of action and to modify the existing plan." James W. Carr The Last One Dear Editor: This is in answer to Bruce Decker's emotional outburst against the people's initiative petition regarding the sewer situation, which you printed in the March 17 edition. The regional bond promoters are using our tax money to promote their own personal viewpoint, and I think it is important that the true facts be brought out. I tried a number of times to get the sewer officials to lower the proposed monthly sewer fee and raise the new hookup fee. They refused to even consider it. . Why? Probably because they couldn't care less about any of the people who have" paid t for one sewer system and about those on fixed incomes. in-comes. All the sewer board officials care about is bending over backward to please land developers and real estate promoters. Mr. Decker explains that the city officials deserve a "pat on the back" for not raising rates since 1965. I think they deserve a kick in the rear for letting developers add onto the present plant which they knew they were overloading deliberately. The major expense ex-pense was paying of the bond, which was a constant unaffected by inflation. So there was absolutely no need to raise the rates. But then, Mr. Decker apparently ap-parently doesn't care what happens to this area. As he said in his letter, "If the population of this area ever approaches such numbers (15,000) the question will not concern me I'll be gone." Now that's a fine attitude for our public officials to take. The people of Park City spoke last June, defeating the regional bond 296-182. And they will speak even louder on May 17, defeating it by an even larger margin. The people are sick and tired of politicians using our hard-earned hard-earned tax money to tell us how to vote. All the printing costs of the pro-regional sewer crowd it was paid for, courtesy of the Park City taxpayer. Those of us who care about the future of Park City will join in voting a resounding "NO" on May 17. Sincerely, BobTrepanier Something New For Your Back: MA CPA C Continued From Page 1 Holder of a B.S. in physics from San Diego State and a masters degree from UCLA, Whitfield was formerly manager of international marketing for the Stromberg-Carlson electronics company and has owned three businesses. The MACPAC will be available only through mail orders "for approximately three years." Whitfield said, noting that "Word of mouth will be my best advertising adver-tising in the very confined community of backpackers." If that confined community embraces the MACPAC, Whitfield foresees a full line of backpacking equipment and, eventually, a manufacturing plant in Park City employing 350 to 400 people. Leaving Whitfield's 405 Main Street office, of-fice, a glance back focuses on the same sign that catches the eye as one enters : "Since your life off the beaten path may at some time depend on our backpack, back-pack, we use the finest material available with the highest standards of quality control to ensure that MACPAC will not fail you." Whitfield "has departed the beaten path of backpack design and. as with any new idea, the problems facing MACPAC are numerous but its potential seems unlimited. XS -llnftiJliir Mhatch 00 OP II CITY I w n n r n i i M 1 II II II I I J I ft v mm mm mm mm . ji m a V J II II II XI v-ri These are the brokerages qualified to help you in Park City tssy - mmmxmnmn mmmmmmm- .- HAL TAYLOR ASSOCIATES P.O. Box 804 Park City, Utah 84060 Phone:(801)649-8181 THREE NEW DUPLEXES (above)-carpet and drapes. Ready for occupancy. Two car garage on each side. REMODELED BRICK HOME-on Prospect; great view of old Park City and mountains. Porches and unfinished basement. $38,000 HOLIDAY RANCH-1 acre lot, prepaid water hookup. Spectacular view of the ski slopes. $26,000. DUPLEX LOT-on 3rd and Woodside. Easy to build on. $14,500. CLAIMJUMPER 3BDRM CONDO-good view .5.-fii i :v,. A , We have the two largest commercial parcels available on Main St. good terms available. Also commercial lots on lower Park Ave. COMMERCIAL LEASE FOR SALE- Established Main St. business in excellent location. Generates $800mo. revenue. Lease only, $11,950. RESORT CENTER 649-8181 M OUNTAIIM REALTY l 1 ' r MOUNTAIN REALTY 1030 Park Avenue Phone: 649-9891 CLAIMJUMPER CONDO-3 bdrms wloft, 134 bath, fireplace, completely furnished. Immediate occupancy. $49,500 HOMESTAKE CONDO-3 bdrm, 2 bath, fireplace, with washer, dryer. Immediate occupancy oc-cupancy $43,000 GREAT VIEW with privacy, 2 bdrm home of 7 lots, 3'2 lots are vacant and ready for developement. excellent terms available. OLDER PARK CITY Victorian Home, 3 bdrm, partially remodeled, immediate occupancy, excellent terms. DUPLEX, 3 bdrms, 2 baths per unit, both units furnished, 2 car garage, also lots of deck area. THAYNES CANYON II LOT-one of the choice lots in this exclusive subdivision. 10 LOT BLDG SITE, Rossie Hill, best view lots in Park City. SUMMIT PARK LOT, v3 acre, beuatifully wooded. HIGHLAND ESTATES, good view lot priced for immediate sale. COMMERCIAL 1.5 acre parcel, excellent terms available, will build to suite any size commercial bldg. GARDNER REALTY CO. r? GARDNER REALTY CO. Treasure Mountain Inn 255 Main Street TREASURE MOUNTAIN INN fully equipped kitchen studio unit, furnished, ready to go. only $18,950. WANSHIP 2 bdrm home, 20 minutes from Park City, nice fenced lot, 2 storage sheds, $15,900 Call Craig. RECREATIONAL PROPERTY for year round living. 23 wooded acres halfway between Park City and Salt Lake City. $3,300 per acre. $25,000 down, may trade balance NEWER HOME on Norfolk Ave. 3 bdrm, 'Vh bath, carpeted, furnished, fireplace, garage underneath, walking distance to lifts. SUMMIT PARK lovely 4 bdrm with fireplace, carpeted through out, double garage, nicely landscaped. Call Bill. 255 MAIN STREET SLC 359-2233 P.C. 649-9207 rCapsonl Morris jMcCombj off-' t Ziort CAPSON MORRIS McCOMB 1800 Park Avenue Phone: 649-8601 PARK WEST VILLAGE, 2 quarter acre lots $10,000 each, across street from ski area, close to Park City shopping and expressway to SLC. CONDOMINIUMS 2 bdrm, 2V2 bath, Park Ave. $60, 000 many extras, well decorated.' 1 bdrm Park Ave. Condo on golf course $39,900. 1 bdrm, 3 bath, Crescent Ridge $62,000 good rental history. 2'2 bdrms, 3 bath, Payday $70,000 on water overlooking golf course, 3 private decks. PARK MEADOWS, the only 2 available lots, fully improved & ready to build on. $15,000 and $15,900. Also 2 houses nearing completion. com-pletion. HOLIDAY RANCH, 12 lots left, fully improved, im-proved, Park City's only large lots, 1-3 acres, zoned for horses. OLD TOWN PARK CITY, 4 lots overlooking town, good multiunit investment property. COMMERCIAL Vacant land zoned 'commercial 'com-mercial in and around Park City. Multi unit piece across from the Kimball Art Center. EXCLUSIVE DISTRIBUTOR FOR ALPINE LOG HOMES. WE CAN CUSTOM BUILD TO YOUR PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS. GUMP AND AYERS Silver King Bank Building Phone:649-8550 CONDO, 2 bdrn, 2 bath, fireplace condo, $39,500, current loan assumable at 8V2 percent. per-cent. Mike Doilney 649-8066 PARK AVE. 3 bedrooms in excellent condition, con-dition, sauna and pool on premises. Super buy at $69,500 Patti Wells 649-8485. PAY DAY 2 bdrm on golf course facing pond on 4th fairway, priced to sell at $58,900 Patti Wells 649-8485 RESORT VILLAGE CONDO, Bedrooms for $27,500, rentals support cash flow, super tax shelter, Jim Doilney 649-7244 PARK WEST VILLAGE Condo, 2 bdrm, 2 baths, fireplace, super views. Jim Doilney 649-7244 MIDWAY 4 bdrm, mt. chalet on large oak covered lot, year around living at its best. Breath-taking view of Heber Valley, under $50,000 Mike Ivers 649-9279 JUST LISTED, Older ;P.C Victorian., house., 1 Previously used as a duplex. With a little work this can be a little money maker. $32,000 Mike Ivers 649-9279 WOODSIDE AVE. view lot located on upper side of street, 50 ft. frontage with city connections. con-nections. $13,000 Mike Ivers 649-9279 SILVER KING BANK BUILDING 649-8550 SKYLINE REALTY 614 Main Street Phone: 649 S066 EXCELLENT MAIN STREET location, including in-cluding large commercial space, and two apartments. $120,000 BEAUTIFUL FOUR BEDROOM home in Oakley with two car garage on Vt acre with lots of trees. $40,000 ' PARK WEST VILLAGE CONDO, exceptional buy with unbelievable terms, Small down payment of $4,000, furnished or unfurnished. unfur-nished. CLAIMJUMPER, 3 bdrm and loft, good condition, con-dition, $48,000. ALPINE SETTING, beaver ponds, evergreens, V2 acre close to Park City.$7.000 LARGE HOME IN HOLIDAY RANCH, under construction on sizeable lot LOT IN SILVER CREEK 2tt acres. Near highway $6,800 BEAUTIFUL VIEW from a Thaynes Canyon home. Along the golf course with trees and creek, 4 bdrm and sauna, double garage. $77,500 2 HOMESTAKE CONOOS, 2 bdrm, nice location, good condition, great view, $37,500. WE NEED LISTINGS, ESPECIALLY IN TRADITIONAL PARK CITY HOMES. 1800 PARK AVE. LOG OFFICE 1030 PARK AVE. 649-9891 614 MAIN ST. 649-9066 |