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Show The Newspaper Thursday, March 19, 1981 Page A3 Merg b .a Public hearing is your chance to speak up Editor: On Thursday, March 26, at 7 p.m., the City Council will hold a public hearing at the Memorial Building to receive public input concerning the proposed bond issue to restore the Miners' Hospital, fund books and fixtures for the library that will occupy it, and to build a fieldhouse in conjunction with the new Middle School. Here's your chance to learn all of the details, to become a part of the city planning process, and to let your elected of'jci.'.ils know how you feel abou! these projects. The Community School Ia.,k Force dnd the Park City Lib;;..- . ,-ioard, which ha e spent months of h;;ii woik putting lhe.se projects togethi'i urge you to attend. Cdinmunity School Task Force Park City Library l;;a;d Thanks for the very green party Editor: Every community project in Park City owes a debt of thanks to many volunteers, and the St. Patrick's Day Party held in the Memorial Building last Saturday night is no exception. Thank you to Debbie Restad and her crew of chefs, Carla Hunt, Mary Beth Kalkbrenner, Rosemary Kelly, Christina Chris-tina McDermott, and Clare Munroe who made such scrumptious Irish Stew that it was all devoured in an hour. Thank you to the wonderful decoration decora-tion committee of Colleen Murnin, Charlene Murnin, Eileen Murnin, Kathleen Kilby, Sandy Erickson, and Carrie Mutcher who worked so diligently diligent-ly to turn the Memorial Building gym into a verv festive, very gr i dance hall. We also want to thank Dorothy and Will Murnin, Kathy Murphy and Mary Kay Bigelow for acting as greet ers and ticket takers throughout the evening. The men who served refreshments during the night may think the fun they had was reward enough, but they should be congratulated for a job done beyond the call of duty: Paul Kalkbrenner, Craig Nobis, Steve Strand, Marty Volla, and Ron Crosby. We thank Mark Stedman of Sneakers who so generously donated all the ash trays so the gym floor would not be destroyed. Our appreciation also goes to Royces who donated all ihe ice we'' used, and especially to Russ Abel of Prospector Square who let us borrow the tables and chairs we so desperately needed. Bruce Henderson and his entire staff are to be commended for all their assistance in making the building accessible and suitable for the party. And without Blair Feulner and his help, we would not have had any sound system. Thank ycu! And thanks to Father Patrick Carly. who with his Irishness, reminds us to celebrate. He also arranged for the unique band and dance leaders who made sure we all got our exercise. In addition, we want to thank all those who worked hard on this affair whom we may not have mentioned. ..everyone contributed to make this a great St. Patrick's Day! And we owe a special liiiMKedl fraDinm . Rebels from 1 already been reassessed. We didn't have a chance to negotiate." McCormick argued that Summit County also should have the chance to negotiate a more equitable figure for the fair market value of local property. "The only way you could get that would be if Summit County filed action .-.gainst the State Tax Commission," Commissioner Bill Wallin argued. "And you've got to have some sales data to support the tarts." Coiinty Assessor Leo Frazier was ,isked if he thought that the overall stale figures for Summit County were too high. "i think that if a lair market study were dune in Summit County right now. we would have to factor up HO percent next year." Frazier replied. McCormick argued that real estate prices in the county u-re being artificially ar-tificially inflated by residents ol other areas looking for recreation properly. Mitchell pointed out that the taxes on his 11 -year old house were almost equal to ihe mortgage payments. "If this situation continues, the young people will not be able to build or pay taxes on their homes in this county ." Stale Representative i vb was present at Ihe tin leu Hrown, i-tiin;. point-! point-! oil Ihe lair ed oiil that taxes are .,iei market value of a piece of properly "How would you determine lair market value'.'" he asked. "I sure as hell wouldn't ask a realtor how much he could get from a guy in Chicago or a Los Angeles attorney,'' McCormick replied. "I'd go to the guy ttHae IEdltitir thank you to Kathy Murphy who made this entire Irish night possible. Nancy Chartier Nobis Georgene Crosby Rotarians coming to Park City Editor: Thanks to the help of the new Park City Rotary Club and some of its members (Jerry Howells, Ted Warr, Dave Krajeski, Bill McComb, Rob Morris), the Utah Rotary officials have chosen Park City as the site for their May 13-16, 1982 Statewide Rotary Conference. This prestigious group will bring Utah's most dedicated businessmen business-men into our community for that time period. We're expecting between 400 and 600 guests during !hat time. Susan Stillman (Holiday Inn) and I met with the local Rotarians and state officials on Tuesday, March 10 to discuss the possibility of bringing the group here, and they decided on the spot that Park City would be the site for their 1982 Conference. The Bureau looks forward to coordinating co-ordinating this convention and hopes that Park City will assist us in our efforts. Debby Travis Convention and Visitors Bureau Thanks, Otis for work in schools Editor: On Monday March 9, 1981, the school board met and accepted the resignation of Dr. Otis Falls as of the conclusion of the current academic year. Dr. Falls had also asked for an immediate leave of absence from his position as principal of the Carl Winters Middle School. This was also granted. The Board expressed appreciation for his efforts and dedication to the school district. Dr. Falls will continue to spearhead the planning for construction of the new middle school and work on other special projects for the district. For the past four years, Dr. Falls has served the Park City School District. During that time he served as principal ol Marsac Elementary 'two years!, principal ol both Marsac and Winters Middle School (one year) and principal of the middle school this current year. He has also taken direct district-wide responsibility for all the ESEA Title I programs. Recently an audit was completed on the Title I programs which received high commendation. com-mendation. He has assisted these; programs by enlisting top-quality personnel to operate it in both the elementary and middle schools. Much of Dr. Falls' work the past three years has been on the design for the new elementary and middle school. He has provided significant leadership and direction in the plans for both facilities. He has also served on the task force in conjunction with the city for developing a joint agreement as a part of a possible cooperative working arrangment for the new field house. He will continue in that project for the district. Effort has been expended by Dr. Falls in trying to secure grants for various programs for both schools. He has expanded to even greater success the ski program and the arts festival to name but a couple. next door and ask how much he'd give for it. "It's the speculator that's killing the citizens. And we think something should be done about it." Frazier gave this definition of fair market value: "The fair market value is determined by what a buyer is willing to pay or what a seller is willing to take on a given piece of property at a given time." Mitchell urged the commissioners to take a stand on the factoring-up issue. "You are the elected officials of the county and have considerably more clout than we do," he said. "We need to stand up as a county and say, 'Hey, we're not happy with the way things are.' " Low income from 1 to mix low-income with high-income housing. "The low-income houses just" don't have to have hot tubs in every bathroom." he said. While debate swirls on the low-income low-income question, the commission settled set-tled details on the Gaddis-McKnight project. The board approved Phase 1 ol the project 50 rental units Forty-eight sale units also are included to complete the entire project. The motion to approve ap-prove also called for a clean-up ol the area of the project -containing railroad tracks and the Poison Creek draining stream. The architect. Winter DeLaMare. viid that property was not part ol the project and could not be seen from the hoiiMiig units. Nevertheless, the motion stipulated "grading and removal ol debris on the stream and appropriate stream treatment." One of the most demanding jobs in education today is that of a principal. He has worked hard and long for the district, but when the job loses its appeal, it may be time to step aside. Dr. Falls has done so professionally, nobly, and quietly. We applaud his decision, but wish him to know of our appreciation fort his efforts. Thank you Otis from all of uV Superintendent Richard L. Goodworth Park City Board of Education Resortex methods leave negative image Editor: It was very interesting to read the letter from Mr. Link of Resortex in your newspaper. His statement that he has received a warm welcome from local merchants, realtors and developers in the community I take issue w ith this. Anyone who has observed the "Tijuana-style" hawkitig by their representatives at the Resort area certainly would negate any warm welcome. I have noted the cute girls from both Resortex and Sweetwater shouting to our out-of-town visitors, "Hey. mister, how about a free dinner?" or "Hey, mister, I've got a free gift for you." It certainly is effective, but does little for the image of Park City to our guests. Real estate development and the time sharing concept are practical and needed extensions of Park Otv s development. A professional real estate organization uses ethical and professional profes-sional means to advertise real estate and to attract qualified buyers. "Hawking" and shouting to our guests and then using a fair amount of pressure (I've talked with a number of tourists who have attended the presentations) presen-tations) on anyone who comes to their office is, in my opinion, negative to Park City's interests. Just as a matter of interest, my own nine-year-old son has received "free" rides from Resortex, a sales pitch, and "tree $211. (Mi coupons to bring homo. Terrific he's not a qualified buyer. BobDiTullio Park City Public hearing is your chance to speak up Editor: On Thursday, March 26, at 7 p.m. the City Council will hold a public hearing at the Memorial Building to receive public input concerning the proposed bond issue to restore ie Miner's Hospital, fund books and fixtures for the library that will occupy it, and to build a fieldhouse in conjunction with the new middle school. Here's your chance to learn all of the details, to become a part of the city planning process, and to let your elected officials know how you feel about these projects. The Community School Task Force and the Park City Library Board, which have spent months of hard work putting these projects together, urge you to attend. Community School Task Force Park City Library Board Staff planner Kevin Hooper gave a final briefing to the commission on the project. Access will be provided by extending ex-tending two small roads -Iron Horse Drive, on the south side ol Alpha Beta, and Bonanza Drive in the Prospector area. From the intersection ol the two. a long loop road would extend eastward to form the residential area. It would climb the hillside and wind back to Bonanza Drive. Hooper said a concrete barricade would be erected on the upper loop road. And while that would prevent snow crews in the winter from simply pushing the snow off the pavement. Hooper said it was a minor problem The lower loop would have a retaining wall made ol concrete crihlock. i These kinds of walls can move without cracks lorming from settling, said Del.a Mare, i The ,")0 rental units are broken up into live equal cluster, each with a courtyard court-yard Hooper said the area formerly was the city dumpsite and has a great deal of unstable ground. But the houses will be built on the stable ground, he said. Hooper made several recommendations, recommen-dations, among them: 1 He asked lor a detailed drainage plan. 2i said the landscaping around and in the clusters I'.oiild be done before occupancy. :- it weather prevented that, then the developer should post a bond with the city. i:ii the landscaping between the two sides of the loop should be com pleted as soon as possible, and -4 the project should meet Board ol Adjustment Adjust-ment standards. (The board forbids nightly rentals, which is defined as :iti davs or less, i ! C AHJMDD ADR I ' I A. R H rw Thursday City Council input session I p.m., regular agenda ." p.m., .Memorial Bldg. Furopean tour slide show iiiid reception. 7::ll p.m. Kim hall Art Center: free "Chalk Canlen" play by ParkCily High: 7::!0p.in. S;il Lake Acting Co. presents "Wolves" at the (ilass Factory Theatre in Sail Lake, S p.m., through Sunday St. Patrick's Day Hacquethall Tourney at the Prospector Athletic Cluh: call(il!Mil70 Spring Singles Tennis Tourney at the Racquet Cluh. through the 22nd: call lilll-XIIXII liehav ior Management W orkshop by Developmental Develop-mental Disabilities Inc.. II to II ::illa.m.. Park Cit la Preschool in the lower 2QD Friday Will you b e allowed to vacation in Park City next O Your answer may be yes, but the next obvious ytdl question is "How much will it cost you?" You, like many others, may find you simply cannot afford the expense. You may be forced Let Resort-ex buy your dinner or a cowboy hat level of Marsac School Kindergy m fitness class for (MX months. !Mo I0::i(la.m., Memorial Bldg class for IS months to ." years, I0::!ll a.m. to noon Historical Society meeting meet-ing at noon in the dungeon under City Hall Park High vs. (iranls-ville (iranls-ville in tennis at home, 2 p.m. Soprano Patricia O'Neill. 7::t0 p.m.. Temple Square, free Park High presents 'Chalk Garden' al T::!ll p.m. at (he high school Utah Symphony at Symphony Hall, S p.m. Ronnie Milsap and Alabama Concert at the Salt Palace, 8 p.m. through the 2:!nd. N77-52'.!!! for start time Sail Lake Eagles vs. Ft. Worth, pro hockey . 7::i p.m.. Salt Palace Soprano Patricia O'Neill. 7::(l p.m.. Temple Square. free Utah Symphony al Symphony Hall, X p.m. Sunday Intermediate championship champion-ship giant slalom !::! a.m., Park City Kesorl Snow Kim Safari train ride on the lleher Creeper, II a.m., HeberCily Park City Silver Kings vs. Snowbird in hockey battle al the Sail Palace. 7 p.m. Coffee House al the Kimball Art Center, S p.m.: $2. .'ill for members $:l for non-members : B.V.O.B. Saturday Intermediate championship champion-ship giant slalom. !::iu a.m.. Park City Resort Snow Fun Safari train ride on Ihe lleher Creeper: II a.m., HeberCily Uinta .Summit Dog Race, starting at Samak. Monday Supper at the Senior out by spiraling inflation and the added frustration frustra-tion of no vacancies. Park City lodging costs have increased 100 in less than five years! And, as skiing gains popularity (it has been one of the fastest growing spcts in America for several years) more and more skiers worldwide are discovering the greatest snow on earth, in Park City. You already misled out in Aspen, isn't it about time you owned a piece of Park City? We realize your vacation time is valuable, that's why we are willing to pay you just for previewing the exciting new concept of shared resort ownership and taking a brief inspection tour of our designer models. For details, call 649-4500 This ad worth up to $20 Absolutely FREE. No obligation to purchase. Call for eligibility Citizen's Center, S p.m. Supervised gymnastics al the Memorial Bldg., 6 to Hp.lll. Ladies Night at the Racquet Club, 7-9 p.m. Ladies Athenaeum meeting, 7:30p.m., Memorial Bldg. River trip slide show at Prospector Athletic Club, N p.m., free Tuesday Summit ( ounty Commission meeting, III a.m., courthouse in Coalville Park High Science Fair. (i-!l p.m., at the high school awards at 7 p.m. Rugby practice begins al Hie Park High gym. 7-9 p.m. Men's Night at the Kncquet Club, 7-9 p.m. Utah Jazz vs. Kansas City. Salt Palace. 7::i p.m. Summit County Planning Commission meeting. ":'.W p.m., courthouse in Coalville Bridge night at the Snow flower No. I community room, 7::!llp.m. Call Wednesday Motor vehicles division representative at the Memorial Bldg., 1-4 p.m. Mixed Doubles al (he Itacqucl Club, 7-9 p.m. League of Women voters meeting, 7::t0 p.m.. Memorial Bldg.. all welcome Sail Lake Eagles vs. Wichita. Sail Palace. 7::ill p.m. Park City Planning Commission meeting, 7 :'M p.m.. Marsac School requirements. IttSw A u mm?'' I Cable TV listings .. ; I only in The Newspaper |