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Show t I WEEKLY NEWS JOURNAL, REFLEX-DA- VIS NORTH DAVIS LEADER. NOVEMBER 19, 1981 Clfd. Officials Agree To Temporary Solution To Ross Drive Back Up Conflict Arises On 800 North ridge, Possible Problems By MARK D. MICKELSEN By MARK D. MICKELSEN CLEARFIELD -- Clearfield City officials have agreed to contract with a local sewer inspection firm to clean out roots and debris from several clogged sanitary sewer lines, including one along Ross Drive. Funding for bridge projects is on a first come, first serve basis," he said, noting that if the 800 North project is held up, participating cities w ill lose some of the $1.6 million needed for construction. - CLEARFIELD Unless a conflict between the Union Pacific Railroad and engineers for the 800 North bridge renovation project can be resolved soon, participating cities may lose some of the $1.6 million needed for the project. THE DECISION came last Tuesday after more than a PLANS TO replace the decaying 800 North bridges were formulated two years ago when Clearfield offi- dozen residents asked the city council to take some action to and flooding relieve back-uproblems caused by the Ross Drive sewer line. A recent teles ision scan of the Ross Drive sewer revealed that several joints in the pipe were clogged with roots from Chinese Elm trees. cials learned of available Housing and Urban Development (HUD) funds. Design and construction plans for the two structures have been completed now and approved by the State Department of Transportation. PROJECT engineer Ron Smith, of Forsgren-Perkin- s Engineering, told Clearfield officials last week that the railroad has asked for an additional 24 feet of track space beneath the 1000 West bridge. W'hen the project was organized UPRR officials agreed to settle for one additional track space, but changed their agreement in recent weeks. If the railroad cannot be swayed on the decision, the renovation design will have to be changed. contributions from the elderly, who live along the street, the project is "too big of a load for us." Since there is no money available through the city. Mrs. Chavez asked the council if it would be possible to obtain some kind of a grant for the project. SHE SAID she had read about several kinds of federal grants and asked if the city might apply for one. Councilman p PARTICIPATING cities will contribute $15,000 to the project, the Union Pacific and Denver-Ri- o Grande Railroads--$90,00HUD will contribute $476,000 and $1 ,000,000 w ill come from the Federal Highway Administration. above-groun- d McDougal said there may be a solution to the FOLLOWING the television scan several occupants petitioned neighbors in an effort to see whether or not they would be interested in forming a special improvement district to replace the line, and some decaying Mr. Smith said engineers for the project are shooting for a February 1982 groundbreaking date. He said they will advertise for contractors in January, but said the actual starting date probably w ont be until IF THE railroad refuses to back down and the engineers are forced to add another span of track space it will kill the project, Mr. Smith said. He said the state has given the for crews to begin work on the bridges, but said he would like to settle with the railroad before groundbreaking ceremonies begin. side-walk- February. AS ONE of several participating cities in the Holly Chavez, 164 Ross Drive, said she found that of the probably re- one-thir- novation project, Clearfield officials Tuesday signed the final linen for the construction effort. If the other cities West Point and Sunset agree to sign the same linen, the additional 24 feet requested by UPRR officials will not be included. However, the railroads initial request for one track space will be included. go-ahe- - MR. SMITH said he believes the railroad will drop its amended agreement. Council Approves So. State Subdivision, Commercial Area people along Ross Drive are on and cannot fixed incomes pay for the needed improvements. - THE YOUNGER people would be happy to support the district, she said, but without CLEARFIELD - The Clearfield municipal pool has a new roof and probably just in time. - Council Adopts so as not to tempt rezoning efforts from -- KIER Corporation workers have fence agreed to install a six foot chain-linwith slats along the north end of the property to protect outside residents from interference. -- Kier has also agreed to follow a Clearfield Planning Commission request to obtain zoning for other property areas adjacent to the project. k THE COUNCIL agreed to re zone the area of 1460 South State from (duplex) to (commercial, manufacturing) and R-(multiple dwellings) to allow the Kier Corporation to build a multi-unapartment complex and commercial mall. Kier representative Jim Stacey, who appeared before the council a month ago, but was denied access to the area based on previous subdivision designs, told city officials Tuesday night Kiers revised plan represents a reduction in housing density and an increase in commercial development. R-- 2 C-- C-- 3 it -- A REVIEW of future Kier proposals will be available to the planning commis- sion and to the Clearfield City Council. Mr. Stacey said developers have created a very smooth flow of traffic from the State Street area to 1000 West. He said Kier Corporation also plans to add five additional staff members who will seek commercial tenants for the portion of the development. IN THEIR initial proposal, Kier rezone for the multiple housquested an zone for ing development and a small the front of the property. Under the new proposal, Mr. Stacey said zone is increased four times the beyond what it was. R-- 4 C-- C-- IN ADDITION: -- Kier agrees to show how each area of multiple-dwelling property is laid out. -- AN park is planned for the subdivision. -- Property along 1000 East will remain THERE ARE no unknowns in the revised plan, he said. We have given you (Clearfield officials) total tract development. If approved, Mr. Stacey told council members, the Kier development will add to the tax base improvement of Clearfield City." THERE WAS no public opposition to the development plans. And city council members voted unanimously in favor of the revised proposal. The Practical Gift A Fine Swiss Watch We have a large selection and from now to Thanksgiving they are ENGINEERS who worked on the replacement project told city council members Tuesday night that a good snow load would have probably caved in the deteriorating structure. Douglas C. Jensen, CITY off the reg. price. I will personally guarantee the movement on these watches for one year. BAKERS JEWELRY Fort Lane Shopping Center Phone 376-956- 5 Buy your watch from a watchmaker, not a clerk THE BO I TOM line is we've got to get this thing (sewer line) running at top efficiency ." Councilman Chandler said, urging the couikil to contract wuh the sewer company to clean out the roots and debris. The councilman said he wants the problem taken care RESIDENTS in the area still want to apply for a grant, Mrs. Chavez told the council. "I dont think the city is going to fight you," Councilman H. Kay Chandler said. n N eldon HambMay or lin noted, however, that grants must be applied for through the city , not by the residents. Pro-ter- of until obtained. a grant van be velopment Plan and Site Developments and Draft report. THE COUNCIL spent considerable time reviewing and discussing each item, considering recommendations and making necessary changes. Councilman Doug Brunnet-tmoved the council adopt the e Redevelopment Agencies two. Following a discussion, Councilman Glade Nelson moved to have executive is director, John Thacker approve Vaughn Cook Assoc, plan and to negotiate with his ideas and plans in doing the downtown area. The council agreed. THE COUNCIL held a special council meeting after to accept the two resolutions as set up. The council members had previously canvassed the election votes for city officials and found everything in order, np council pro- ject, which City Manager Gayle Starks said went approover the ximately proposed budget. Engineering, said the city had wanted to completely replace the roof. But, as he and his men began taking measurements IBracken's they noticed that the structure was "deflecting, actually moving TIOOlCSHOB from side to side as they worked. WE STRIPPED the exhe said, and found that most of the west end and 90 percent of the east end" had deteriorated. Had the engineers failed to discover the problem a good snow load" would have likely collapsed the roof, Mr. Jensen said. isting material off, WE REPLACED percent of all the timbers in the roof. We then designed a method to keep that from happening again," the engineer explained. Mr. Jensen showed council members a piece of rotting timber that was taken from the old roof. Condensation from the pool area, he explained, seeped through the wood causing deterioration. 20-2- 5 THE dry rot wont be possible in the new roof. Mr. Jensen said the TURKEY DAYS EXTRAVAGANZA! The Mormons Beautiful pictures, story of LDS Faith Sale Reg. 7.00 099 What is the power of man? What is the power of the Priesthood. What are ordinances, keys, callings, duties? General authorities provide some answers in this exciting new publication. 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He served as chairman of the Business and Labor Committee and as a member of the Public Education, Taxation and Revenue, Political Subdivision and Judiciary 20 "It's a mess over there." former homeow ner Jim Ev ans said He told the council he has to go over to his house, constantly, and help them bail water out ol their basement. Kaysville City Council met for a special meeting Nov . 10 to review the proposed Rede- span." THE known. Plan And Report sucked through a vent in the roof. Thanks to the repairs Mr. Jensen said the roof should life have "a good approved payment for the agreed to get rid of trees abov e the line. Another company, he said, will go through the problem areas (of the sewer) and keep them functioning at a cost of 45 cents per foot. Otherwise, the prospect of repairing the sewers w ill cost the city millions of dollars, he said. Redevelopment moisture now passes through a corrogated material and feelings about the sewer Drive residents have also proposed Redevelopment Plan and Report as specified in Resolutions 8 and 9. This was passed by the council. THE COUNCIL also reviewed the plans submitted by Bush and Daems, "The Theme for Downtown Business and Parking Area for Redevelopment sites number one and Clearfield Pool Roof Repaired By MARK D. MICKELSEN across the street. - The Clearfield City CLEARFIELD Council has agreed to rezone a portion of south State Street for development of a major multiple housing subdivision and commercial district. out re- pairs. CITY MANAGER Gayle Starks said the company w ho completed the sewer scan said 20-ye- R-- 2 problem-with- doing any major 0, MR. SMITH said he contacted the railroad and reminded them of their initial agreement. The problem is that funds for the project were allocated from Jan. 1, 1981 through Sept. 1982. By MARK D. MICKELSEN Donald WHATEER THE case, a number of residents made their they can maintain the line by killing the tree roots. Ross Committees during his tenure in office. He was active in community affairs, having served as president of the Sunset Lions Club and as a representative on the 1978 National Committee for Job Placement and having received the Jaycee Distinguished Service Award in 1962. MR. WAYMENT devoted the later years of his life to the causes of securing and expanding Davis County area services and improving the quality of public education in Davis County. He was prominent in local church activities, serving as a bishop in the Sunset 1st and 5th Wards and as a member of the Sunset and Clinton Stake High Councils in the LDS Church. Author of PERFECTION KEROSENE HEATERS! 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