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Show $250,000 bond By MARK EDDINGTON Sta ff Writer FARMINGTON Only 444 of almost 5,000 eligible voters cast ballots Tuesday in the citys special $250,000 bond election aimed at raising revenues for development of a park in south Farmington. Of the 8 percent of eligible voters who participated, 79 percent voted for six-ac- re the issuance of general obligation bonds. The final tally from the citys seven precincts was 35 for and 93 against, according to City Recorder 1 Dona Scharp. Meeting as a Board of Canvassers Wednesday, the City Council officially declared that the bond proposal had carried and approved the vote. Im gratified by the numbers, in terms of percentage. Of course there was a very low turnout, said Mayor OK Greg Bell. Passage of the proposal came over the objections of about 100 Oakridge residents, who signed a petition decrying the lack of a park in north Farmington that was accessible to their children. The minute I got their petition...., I wrote a letter thanking them for their input. But I also indicated that if the bond election failed it would set us back that much further in addressing their needs, Bell added. Passage of the bond issue will enable the city to move ahead with development of a park near 1400 South, east of the frontage road. The bond election is a vital cog in the citys plan to expand park and recreational opportunities, including the possible purchase of 16.29 acres from Bob Murray for the development of a park in west Farmington. with Farmington voters The city already has an earnest money agreement with Murray for the property. But purchase of the land has bogged down while officials negotiate with nearby property owners to obtain a right of way for an access road to the after opposing the purchase of a park in west Farmington. Let me set the record straight, he said. Im not against parks. But I dont agree with where the money is going...I am for parks, but not the one (west Farmington) park. Public comment focused on the park needs of Oakridge residents rather than amending the budget. Were thrilled to live in a city so concerned about parks, but we are concerned about where the expenditures are going, said Oakridge resident Earl Monris. My concern is that your future plans dont really address people in Oakridge living west of Highway 89. Shepard Lane Park doesnt really fill the need for a north Farmington park, he added, because Oakridge children using the park would have to cross U.S. park site. Money for the park land became available when the council recently agreed to refinance $228,00 the RDA borrowed two years ago from the general fund. The RDA bonded for that amount, and the debt was transferred to a commercial bank. That amount freed up general fund monies for use in park development. In a related move, the council fiscal approved amending the 1993-9- 4 year budget to reflect the additional revenues from the bond, repayment from the RDA and from other sources following a public hearing on the matter. Councilman James Parsell abstained newly-annex- Oakridge residents that a park in their neighborhood was a high priority but city officials had been unable to find anyone willing to sell property in the area. We want one, he said. If you can find one (land) you let us know because weve spent hours out there. Possible solutions suggested to meet Oakridges park needs included the development of a park on four acres of land the city owns near the Oakridge Golf Course and completing a road or trail that would provide children with easy access to nearby Ponds Park in south Kaysville. City officials agreed to look into the proposals. You can believe me that an e Oakridge park is a very high will do as much as we possibly priori-ty...W- 89. Gary Elliott assured Councilman can as soon as we can, Bell said. sy I Day beds include Frame, Polydeck & Mattress Princess Newport Queen Sunburst $189 $199 $239 $249 A Sentra MONUMENT continued from front individuals that donate at least $500 the opportunity to have their names engraved on the smooth, black polished granite base of the monument. The committee is also offering to engrave names of businesses that donate at least $1,000. If you are intrigued by the idea of having your family or business permanently remembered as part of this prestigious land- mark for many years to come please contact me within the next two weeks, Dewey said. The monument will be located in the special garden and fountain provided by Bountiful City at the corner of Main and Center streets near the future site of the new regional post office. The monument will be a high obelisk in the center of the fountain. A model of the monument may be seen by area residents as it is on display at the Bountiful city office building. The Bountiful Redevelopment 15-fo- ot Agency The fountain desjgn has been in the works for several months and was created by architect John Maas of Allred, Soffe, Wilkinson and Nichols. The main feature of the fountain is a large, black obelisk being the Centennial done by Committee, RDA Director Blaine Gehring said. It will stand about 15 feet tall and be engraved with historical scenes and facts about Bountiful. It will be surrounded sections. by two According to Gehring, the back section will contain the fountain. There will be large bubblers in g over the upper level a weir (a water diversion) to a second level. The fountain will stand about 3 feet high and have landscaping on the top level with the bubblers. The front section will be planters and benches again standing about 3 feet high. The plaza around the fountain and monument will match existing sidewalk and decorative paving along Main Street, Gehring said. The post office will carry that semi-circul- sheet-flowin- their building to tie in the entire corner. The fountain will sit in a 50-b50 square foot area in front of the new post office on Main Street when constructed. Residents will be able to enter the circular plaza to view the fountain and the historical monument and sit on benches in the center. The outer ring of the circular plaza will be landscaped with trees and flowers. The project, including design and construction of the fountain has been budgeted for $80,000 and Gehring said the projected total cost is currently at $70,000. The RDA board was concerned about provisions to ensure the fountain and plaza area will be protected against vandalism. It will be a very secure site, Gehring said. The area will be well lighted and the post office will have security near the site practically 24 hours a day. 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