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Show f 2 "M . ) v X. i Lomond View PI A warns City Council of busing problem The Weber District School Boards decision to stop busing children who live further than l2 miles from school will drastically affect Pleasant View residents, Lomond View Elementary PTA President Mrs. R.J. Hatahway told the city council Tuesday. She asked the council to begin searching for ways to ensure the safety of the additional 270 children expected to have to walk to Lomond View Elementary this coming school year. Mrs. Hathaway, accompanied by Lomond View Elementary Principal Plain City: L. Ross Fietkau and two other parents, asked the council to paint crosswalks, erect signs, and arrange for people to act as street crossing guides. Some members of the council were upset with the school boards cuts, which were taken because of cuts in federal impact aid and the failure to pass a leeway tax last year. It will cost ten times as much to institute this as to pay for the buses, Mayor Peary Barker said. He and councilman D. Brent Hales asked the group to find out how much it would cost to continue bus service to from school or farther. The Weber School District is one of two in the entire state which has provided additional bus service at its own expense. Theres no question we got hit the hardest in the Weber County area, Mrs. Hathaway said. Parents still dont really believe there wont be buses this year. They (the school system) told us what would happen beforehand. Were asking you to be aware of the problem and to work with us. Mayor Barker pledged that the council would work on the safety children in the Lomond View Elementary area who live within a e radius of the school. We might consider organizing the neighborhood into groups with parents to take watches every week, two-mil- Mr. Hales said, adding, Im upset with the way the school board made its decision. I wonder if were being punished for voting against the leeway tax. Id like to know what other cuts have been made. Others pointed out that state law dictates state funds can only be spent to bus children who live Vk miles Planning commission approves division from 20-ye- ar The commission also enlarged the present commercial district in the center of town, deciding it could block radius east and west of the expand within a central town park. Dr. Wahlquist explained that a primary consideration in creating the light industrial and commercial zones was the urgent need for more tax revenues. He said city leaders had told him Plain City was in a state of crisis because Ogden had pulled out of a gentlemans agreement concerning the distribution of sales tax revenues, cutting Plain Citys tax revenues to the bone. He noted there was a serious division within Plain City over if and how it should grow, saying this became evident during public hearings last year. The division became evident at the meeting in the comments of both citizens and city officials. Considering that in the survey questionnaire, over 50 percent of the people objected to multiple dwellings, I question whether what people wanted is represented on the map, said resident Terry Imley. City councilman Kent Hurd replied that part of government involved compromise, indicating that including some multiple dwelling space was a compromise with the people who favored such housing. And the way the cost of property is, who can afford homes? You have to look at that, too, he said. Fifty seven percent is not a vast majority like ninety nine percent would be. Dr. Wahlquist added he did not think exclusion of all multiple dwelling housing would hold up in court. Resident Lane Harrison asked if the master plan would affect his style of living, since he lives near the projected new commercial area and owns cows and horses. Dr. Wahlquist explained that by law, property owners who owned land in an area before a zoning change took place were allowed to continue using the land as they had been using it. By Nancy Lynn Krzton After nearly three hours of sometimes heated debate, the Plain City Planning Commission voted to recommend approval of a future land use master plan Thursday by a vote of The master plan will now be considered by the city council at a public hearing April 10th in the Municipal Building. The council has the final say on the plan. Controversy over the land use guide centered on whether the plan was needed, if multiple dwellings should be allowed, and the pros and cons of growth. 4-- The future land use plan was first explained by Weber State professor Dr. Wayne Wahlquist, who with his planning class has been researching and preparing Plain Citys master plan for over a year. The land use plan, based on input from citizens and city officials, shows Plain City expanding to its pioneer borders within the next 20 years. A new commercial district to the east of the present one has been designated along 3600 W. from 2600 N. to 1975 N. A light industrial area has been created east of the commercial zone underneath the power lines, spanning the area from 2600 N. to 1975 N. One of the most controversial aspects of the plan was the creation district just west of the new commercial area. The multiple dwelling district, designed as a buffer zone between single residences and the commercial region, would extend northeast to North Plain City Rd. of a multiple dwelling Other elements of the plan include the extension of 2200 N. east to State Hwy 84, and the extension of 2600 N. west to Little Mountain, creating a main artery to an industrial area there. During the Planning Commissions last meeting, members modified the land use plan to extend 4150 W. through Rose Hill sub 1500 N. to 1975 N. , problem. In other business, Richard Pleasant View. Mr. Sleeper has issued over 100 citations since the first of the year to owners of dogs found off the owners properties. in Police Chief Diamond informed the council that he has been issuing citations to trespassers in the undeveloped area above 4200 N. west of 900 W. Motorcyclists and people with vehicles have been the soil, causing erosion tearing up and flooding to occur, he said. Landowners in the area will be asked to erect more No Trespassing" signs to ensure the legalty of the citations. The council commended Animal Control Officer William Sleeper for his handling of the loose dog problem Council members discussed the city Spring cleanup to be held April 26. It was agreed that councilwoman Helen Packer, the person in charge of the cleanup, would seek two trucks and volunteers from each ward in Pleasant View Councilman Kenneth Cromwell said he would loan his truck for the day and pay for the gas used to assist the project. growth plan A question arose over the type of multiple dwellings which could be built in the area designated for such residences Planning Commission Chairman Judy McFarland said, That will come later. The city can make an ordinance defining multiple dwellings as duplexes, fourplexes, or so on. The master plan calls for the multiple dwellings to be duplexes or fourplexes, not apartment buildings. Planning commission member Bruce Taylor told the audience that once the master plan was adopted, the way the city would develop was basically fixed. Dr. Wahlquist disagreed, saying, Cities quite often develop quite differently than the master plan. No one has a crystal ball. You might decide to change it in five years due to changing needs. He emphasized that the plan was simply a guide to assist the city council and planning commission in making decisions about growth. He said the master plan had been previously adopted, Plain City might have had some arguing point with Weber County concerning the new subdivision being built near the city sewage treatment facility. Mr. Taylor and planning commission member Tom Baker said they felt a master plan was too limiting to landowners, indicating they preferred to have no plan. Mayor Sam Lower responded, What youre saying is do it one by one, so youre proceeding in the dark and dont have a plan. If something comes up and you dont have a plan, then you can be forced to take it. A plan protects peoples property rights. A vote to reduce the number of multiple dwellings in the master f ended in a 3 stalemate, as did the first motion to plan by approve the future land use plan as amended at the last meeting. When planning commission member Farrell Bingham made a second motion to approve the plan, Mr. Taylor switched sides and voted with Mr. Bingham, Mrs. McFarland, and Robert Sharp and the land use guide was approved. one-hal- 3-- i1q. library meeting tonigiit The Friends of the Northern Branch , Library will hold a community meeting tonight at 7:30 p.m. in the North Ogden Junior High cafeteria, 575 E. 2900 N. The purpose of the meeting, according to committee member Judy Pobanz, is to acquaint people with plans for the library and to obtain the publics input and support. The committee has been pushing for construction of a northern branch library in Weber County which would service Huntsville, North Ogden, Pleasant View, Harrisville, Plain City, and West Weber. Weve got to show that the community wants this, Mrs. Pobanz said. I dont think people realize this wont just be a library. She explained that plans for the library, to be built on donated land next to the North Ogden city offices, include a cultural center seating 100, a kitchenette, and study hall rooms. The problem so far has been financing. The estimated cost of building the library is between $500,000 and $600,000, Weber County Library Director of Development Ellie Ingelbretson said. Proceeds from a .45 mill levy have been designated by the county commissioners to go toward construction of the library and towards a new centralized library computer system. Mrs. Ingelbretson is now working on ways to raise the brick and mortar money in one lump sum. She is also methods of financing the to $80,000 a year which will be needed to operate the library once it is built. exploring estimated $70,000 Dr. Jeffrey Kahn, director of the Weber County Library, will explain some of the financial considerations and other concerns at tonights meeting. Joggers win awards Plain City Community School recently ,von three jogging awards from Weber State College for its outstanding participation in National Physical Fitness Week. The school received one trophy for the most student joggers 694 It also received a first place trophy for having the most faculty jogging (21) and won second place for the number of miles jogged, (3,365). Weber High students who entertained parents and friends with Latin dances during National Foreign Language Week. Left to right, in back, Leslie Lewis, Todd Southwick, Janalee Furgeson, David Nelson, Natalie DeVries. Front row, Brad Story, Gregg Baker, Barbara Van Wagoner. THESE ARE SOME OF THE WHS celebrates language week This is National Foreign Language Week, and Weber High School students are celebrating it with a vengeance. More than 70 foreign language students put on a folk dancing show for parents at the high school Monday evening, wearing traditional Latin costumes which they made The parents were treated to authentic folk music from Spain, Mexico, Argentina, and Bolivia, exotic refreshments, and a display of international artifacts. The artifacts have remained on display at school all week. The group took its lively show to1' students at Wahlquist Junior High and North Ogden Junior High today, giving them a chance to enjoy the Latin music and dancing. French and Spanish teacher Ana Eldridge organized the weeklong festivities to make people more aware of the beauty found in other cultures. The purpose of National Foreign Language Week is to highlight the importance of learning foreign languages. Boy saves brothers from fire Quick thinking on the part of a Plain City boy assured the safety of his brothers during a small fire at their 2192 N. 2000 W home last Friday. Cecil Scott was playing in his back yard with his eight-year-ol- Shane and about 4:25 p.m. smoke. d brother Mike Theiss when he smelled Cecil told Shane and Mike to get his two younger brothers, Joe, four, and Andy, two, out of the house where they were sleeping. Meanwhile, Cecil looked for the source of fire, found it in the basement, closed all the doors in the house, and ran two houses down to call the fire department. Firemen from the Weber County Firefighters commended The North Ogden City Council has received a letter from the director of the Weber County Emergency Services, Brad Dee, commending the North View Volunteer fireman and Fire Chief Terrell Call. He said that through the departments professional and efficient manner of handling an emergency situation in cooperation with the county fire department, they were able to "avert a disaster. When a fuel tanker had overturned in Plain City, the North View Volunteers were called to assist the county fire department in preventing an explosion at the site. They were able to drain enough fuel so that the tanker could be righted. No one was injured in the mishap. Fire Department and North View Fire Department quickly arrived and had the fire under control in ten or fifteen minutes. He picked up the phone and dialed said Cecils mother, by memory, I think the Mrs. Wilford Scott. schools and the Cub Scouts have really good fire education programs. Mrs. Scott said she believes her son learned how to deal with the emergency situation from a film shown by the Cub Scouts and at school. Hes seen it over and over again, she said. Among other things, the film explains that closing doors and windows will help cut off oxygen needed to fan a fire. The fire, which began in electrical wiring under a stairway in the basement, was apparently caused by an electrical overload. A county fire department spokesman estimated the damage ai $2,500. students chosen to go to Girls State are, back row, left to right, Linda Droesbeke, Renstrom (alternate), Carol Allen, Front row: Raedell Godderidge, Carolyn Egli, Jenny Hale. WEBER HIGH SCHOOL Chan-til- e Girl's State winners announced Five Weber High School girls have been selected to attend the 34th session of the American Legion Auxiliary Girls State Legislature June The students are Linda Droesbeke, Jenny Hale, Carol Allen, Raedell Godderidge, Carolyn Egli. Chantile Renstrom will be the alternate delegate. The juniors were selected for their leadership, good character, courage, honesty, cooperativeness, and good scholastic standing. Girls State is an effort on the part of the American Legion Auxiliary to bring to the girls a knowledge of the fundamental principals of American government through actual practice and control of the state offices during the week long Girls State. The auxiliary feels that, as future voters and office holders, the girls should have an understanding of the problems of elective officials, their duties, and their functions. The opportunity to learn these fundamentals will be offered at the Girls State. The 1980 Girls State, to be held in Cedar City at Southern Utah State College, is limited to 336 girls from throughout Utah. The entire assemblage will become the mythical 51st state and will functo the laws of tion according procedure of the State of Utah, taking the basic laws of Utah as their guide. Two girls from Girls State will be selected to attend Girls Nation, to be held in Washington D.C. later this summer. |