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Show f WEST VALLEY Thursday, July 9, VIEW 1981 First Year Of Existence In City Progresses But Feels Growing Pains VALLEY. WEST which were however, by Mike Gorrell year later, both the optimism and One skepticism which accompanied the birth of W'est Valley City still remain. At this time in 1980, West Valley had just survived a challenge which had theatened to terminate the citys existence eight days after its birth. Enthusiasm abounded in certain quarters over the potential of the city. The defeat of the n disin-corporatio- newly-create- d disincorporation movement was viewed as a mandate from the people that Granger, Hunter and Red- wood should be united as a city. There were still considerable segments of the citys population, times. not convinced incorporation was the best route to follow. They had contested incorporation through an election and lost. Most accepted the results of the vote, but doubts lingered that the will of the majority was correct and that city status would be city Politically, government has been The city will be paying off a $335,000 debt encumbered in its first rectly. often meeting, held its first few sessions in what is now the employe lunch They were bewildered by the intricacies of beneficial. Now, in 1981, the existence of the city is secure for the time being There is a sense of optimism around City Hall as city employes have begun a new fiscal year, with new budgets and hopes that more can be FULL FOYER . . . While moal City Commltalon meetings attract tiny crowds, session dealing with placing rastrlctlan on racy movies at city theaters forced meeting to bo hold In City Hall lobby. ac- complished this year. But troubles remain. After a stormy year of struggling to cope with anticipated and unforeseen difficulties, West Valley continues to face '4M Decisions could not be put off because of a lack of understanding. Rightly, or wrongly, choices had to be made T s' uncertain as such. - y' . because ... teen her FORCE THE Police Dept., WCHOPS unstable since the breakfast beginning. Squabbles Jjnpg between the commission members - particularly between Mayor Henry (Hank) Price and Commissioner Renee Mackay - have been frequent and sometimes heated. Their private disagreements have matters of become public knowledge. Ihayite & Less than a month from now, residents will go to the polls once again, this time to Lindas decide which form of government is best suited to the city the - Cafe Open 24 llrs. Except bout Sea. 8:00 p.m. ts 4219 W. 3500 So. of Hi City being sworn in on Ju year when revenues fell far short of projections. Without doubt, rocky times remain ahead for a city with a politically uncertain future and an unproven financial foun- dation. Still, much has been accomplished in that initial year. At first, the citys leaders Mayor Price, Commissioners Mackay and Jerry Wagstaff - had only the slightest idea about what was quired to run a city. re- They labored system or the tary procedures stating motions Taxes will increase sharply, contradicting pledges made by Price and other ardent incorporation supporters before last 5:30 Mm. a.m. The oil through such rudimen- propos- SIDING as cor-- ly 1, 1980, discussions room. The few negotiating complex service contracts and agreements to pu- available seats were grabbed quickly. People had to stand in the hall, peaking in the door to find out if their issue was being considered yet. rchase expensive technical equipment such as a computer in the auditors office. Commission shifted from SATISFACTION meetings a back room at the Granger Library to the Moreover, most of the Planning Commission members did not the courtroom and finally to the current location in an upstairs room of the converted distinctions between the different zones GUARANTEED or 261-405- 1 Nerves became 968-324- 7 Accusations frayed. ... WINDOWS... mitments. The pressure of the new job took its toll. Mistakes were made. was a point of contention in of budget problems. ... ROOFING deadlines were pressing city for com- current commission ed council-manage- r. LET ME DO YOUR VERL ASAT (See Page 3Cr Col. 5) really grasp the foyer of City Hall to DRUG7AGENGY -R- C-- 2, R-l-- 8, -M, M-- l. But the City Commission and the Planning Commission and the other boards and storage and ware- house building on Redwood Road that serves as City Hall. The City Planning iaiQ! EtoiiiwittiMR qedcbd departments which had just come into existence had to push forward. 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