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Show Page 2 Wednesday, June 16, 1976 TV, S3 n Newspaper Talk PARK COUNTY? The outcome of the Summit County Republican convention serves, once again, to illustrate the county's perception of Park City as a source of income which should remain voiceless. It is not our intent here to debate the relative qualifications and beliefs of Mr Wallin and Mr. Decker. We assume both to be men of honesty and integrity. What we do contest is the disregard with which the rest of the county treats the expressed desires of Park City residents. In terms of economics, . population and politics, Park City is too significant an entity to submit to second class status. The entrenched county politicians may consider us to be the "black sheep" of Summit County but they can't persist in their attempts to pull the wool over our eyes. Park City will funnel into county coffers this year $115,000 in property taxes alone. The only visible evidence of the county's return contribution to the citv is the Memorial Building. The structure is in sad shape and getting worse a fitting monument to city-county city-county relations. But what can we do about this financial disparity if we're denied representation? If the county continues to relegate us to a position of mere spectator in the political ballgame perhaps we should start our own game. Section 17-13-1 of volume 2B of the Utah Code states: "Whenever any number of the qualified electors of any portion of any county desire to have the territory within which they reside created into a new county they may petition therefor the board of county commissioners com-missioners of the county in which they reside. Such petition must be signed by at least one-fourth of the electors, as shown by the registraion list of the last preceding general election, residing in that portion of the county to be created into a new county, and by not - less than one-fourth of the qualified electors residing in the remaining portion of said county. Such petition must be presented on or before the first Monday in May of any year, and shall propose the name and define the boundries of such new county. The county commissioners must cause the proposition to be . submitted to legal voters residing in the county at a special election to be held in the month of July next following first causing thirty days' notice of each I election to be given in the manpejr provjdedbyjaw, f or .. giving notice of general elections: Such election gt$JC' be held, the results thereof canvassed, awrwurtiS made under the provisions of the general election laws...." ; .... . That's right, we can create our own county Park County if you will. Although there are certainly reasons for remaining a part of Summit County, there is some convincing logic which makes Park County an alluring concept. Given the cultural and economic differences which exist and the lack of any strong geographic ties, two separate counties makes sense. Summit County would be rid of its black sheep and Park City would be able to exert control over its own destiny. The obvious new boundries for Park County would be those identical lines which carve the fire district and would-be sewer district from the rest of Summit County. The area lying within these boundries but outside the Park City limits will add 'qn additional $91,000 to the county treasury this year. This brings the Park County total to $206,000 annually which now goes to Summit County. It seems likely mat we could do more than prop up the Memorial Building with that amount of annual income. . This arrangement also could be a wise move for the rest of Summit County. In the not too distant future Park City will have the necessary population to exert considerable influence without having to ask for permission to speak. We doubt that the Kamas and Coalville people want us telling them how to spend their money anymore than we enjoy the reverse situation. Why not terminate the marriage while we're still on speaking terms. There may still be hope for the city-county relationship and Park County may not become necessary. But unless Kamas and Coalville begin to recognize Park City as a full brother rather than a weak sister, a July election may be the ultimate solution to an ongoing problem. THE Publisher J. Howard Stahlc Editor. Steve Derlng Business Manager Bonnie Stable Reporter, Photographer Greg Schirf Office Manager. . . Sandy Erlckson Published weekly at Park City. Utah. Subscriptions Sub-scriptions $6 per year, $1 0 out of state. Send orders or-ders for subscriptions or change of address tc THE NEWSPAPER P.O. Box 738, Park City, Utah 84060. Pictures, news and advertising may be sub I mitted prior to Wednesday pubication at our of- Ifice, 419 Main St., Park City, by mail, P.O. Box 738, Park City, or by caling 649-9592 or 359 1 2612. Publication matter must be received by Monday afternoon for Wednesday pubication. r i isavfi Tall-Boy Richard Bossert Gary West How About It ? What Is your reaction to Police Chief Thayle Lund's disclosure that he plans to make 27 arrests for liquor and narcotics violations? Tall-Boy Sullenberger - If the Chief really has the kind of evidence he says he has, I would have to conclude that some people in Park City could be in big trouble. As far as myself is concerned, I'm from Hollywood so why should I worry. Billy Groves I saw a drove of about 40 dealers sneaking out of town over Guardsman Pass early Friday morning. Personally, I'm glad to see law and order has finally come to Park City. Richard Bossert Cocaine in Park City? I can't believe it. Name withheld upon request I wish I had known about it earlier. Gary West He definetly seems to be overstepping his bounds. Threatening the people of this community with early morning searches by his force teamed up with federal agents smacks of 1984 as does his com ment how Park City is now going to be under "police rule." Otto Mileti I think Lund has been watching too many episodes of "Starsky and Hutch". He should spend a little time getting the feeling of his town and its real problems. If the federal government has enough money to spend $60,000 on dope you would think they might give Park City a little extra to improve im-prove our streets, parks and other community projects. & BlUy Groves '1 i - a a kites' Name Withheld '"i i- ' 1 -IS if Z "5 1 rift OttoMlleU 13.- Jfc va -'i pa Mi i nnQft Budget hearings for revision of Park City's 1975-76 Budget and adoption of the proposed 1976-77 Budget will be held at 8 p.m. Thursday, June 17 at the Treasure Mountain Inn, 255 Main Street, Park City. Copies of the budgets are available for inspection at City Hall, 528 Main Street, Park City. GENERAL FUND Revenues Property Tax (36 mill) Prior Year Taxes Sales Taxes Franchise Taxes Licenses & Permits Transportation Fees State & Federal Grants Federal Revenue Sharing Ambulance Fees County Fire Allotment County Landfill Payments Sanitation Services Cemetery Revenue Fines & Forfeitures Miscellaneous Revenue Fund Balance for Cap. Imp. TOTAL REVENUES Expenditures Administration Justice Municipal Bldg. Police Fire Amb & Animal Control Streets Sanitation Airport Public Works Recreation Parks Cemetery Library Cons & Econ Development Cap Imp. Bal 1976 Capital Improvements 1977 TOTAL EXPENDITURES FORMER 1975-76 $262322 2,400 $262,822 2,400 104,600 18,944 80,880 0 33,962 42,716 3,920 3,000 12,000 16,500 1,395 7,520 3,332 593,991 89,458 5,918 3,230 104,261 24,190 6,500 ' 128,272 24,300 11,500 1,850 16,500 5,000 11,512 5,517 32,571, REVISED 1975-76 $261,638 PROPOSED 1976-77 $301,882 14,439 8,600 104,600 109,800 24,956 26,044 85,236 81,500 36,687 0 36,962 32,252 42,716 35,616 5,445 6,000 0 0 9.837 4,500 16,636 17,350 1,814 1,800 12,228 14,020 21,731 8,775 107,439 674,934 755,578 90,040 99,556 6,018 8,700 12,400 4,330 117,270 126,247 30,421 0 6,500 7,150 157,536 149,462 34,100 26,350 705 1.000 38,937 2,500 26,350 22,936 4,949 6,200 8,091 9,700 5,461 2,350 28,650 28,420 107,439 593,991 674,934 260,677 755,578 L PUBLIC HEARING A public hearing on the Park City Land Management Code (Zoning Ordinance) is to be held on June 28, 1976 at 7:30 p.m. in the Memorial Building. All interested persons are invited to attend and to participate in this meeting. Copies of the proposed ordinance are posted at the City Hall, the United States Post Office, the Silver King and First Security Banks. Additional information on the proposal can be obtained by calling the Park City Planning Office, 649- 9321- SCHOOL COMMUNITY COUNCIL The School Community Council will meet Wednesday, Wed-nesday, June 16 at 7:30 p.m. in the High School library, The School Evaluation Team will be present to answer questions. The public is encouraged to attend. , FESTIVITIES ON FIFTH CELEBRATE BICENTENNIAL FOURTH - Residents and friends of Park City are invited to an "Old-Fashioned Family Fourth" on Monday, Mon-day, July 5, 1976 from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. in Park City. Events to take place are as follows : 6a.m. - Sunrise Salute, downtown. 9 a.m. - Flag Ceremony Downtown 10 a.m. Parade, Main Street. Vergil Bair, Chairman. Floats : Cash prizes. 1. Best Business, 2. Best Organization, 3. Best Individual, 4. Best Horse Drawn Vehicle. Children's Participation (12 and under). TMI , parking lot to bottom Main Street. 1. Decorated buggies, 2. Tricycle, 3. Bicycle, 4. Wagon, 5. Character. Following the Parade: Park City High School Band Concert, Soap Box Derby, Children's Races, Contests: Ladies Nail Driving, Ladies Sawing, Teens Pie Eating, Teens Watermelon Eating, Sawdust Scramble, Drilling and Mucking Demos. In the afternoon there will be softball games, little league game, horseshoe pitching contest, all at the Park City Park. 7 p.m. - Patriotic Program, High School Auditorium. 9 p.m. - Dance, Memorial Building. Ellis Clyde's Orchestra. At Dark there will be a fireworks spectacular -at the goll course, "Yankee Doodle" t foe staged KibyMfTireworksiJ WesV Logan, ;Utah ' (&outhrtf . O'Briens). Dance 'resumes "afterward at the Memorial Building. There will be a drawing for Bicentennial quilt, pillow and roses. - BACKPACK TRIP WITH REC. DEPT. The first of the summer backpack trips leaves the Memorial Buildng at 10 a.m. Friday, June 18 and returns at approximately 5 p.m. Monday, June 21. Inquiries should be made before Thursday, Thur-sday, June 17 at noon. Call 649-9461. VOLLEYBALL First Annual Park City Volleyball Tournament to be held Monday, July 5, 1976, Teams: 4 people each. Rules: Standard Regulations. Prizes: To winners & runners-up. Time: Afternoon. Place: City Park. Teams may register by contacting the Rec. Department at the Memorial Building, or calling 649-9461 649-9461 before 5 p.m. Friday June 25th. MERCHANTS MEETING Main Street Merchants will be holding their weekly meeting Tuesdays, at 9:30 a.m., in the Treasure Mountain Inn. Merchants interested in the future of Main Street are encouraged to attend. NEW HOURS FOR PLANNER Due to a heavy work load, City Planner Van Martin will only be available for public calls, appointments and zoning administration from nood until 4 p.m. Monday thru Friday. This action has been taken at the request of the City council. PROMOTE THE ART FESTIVAL A Vacation Bound? Take along Art Festival ' f brochureposters and do your bit to help promote. this year's event throughout Utah and neigh boring states. Call C of C 649-8899 or stop by the Chamber's temporary headquarters in the lobby j of the SUver King Bank. " '' jt. 1 w |