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Show V 1 i1 i i i .13 t u & liuik By MARK D. MICKELSEN - CLEARFIELD sports enthusiasts and n local private ball clubs may have to pay a fee from now on to use Clearfield's baseball diamonds. 4 " i orifjwr:L CITY PARKS and Recreation Supervisor Ross Kearl said the ball fields become more and more in demand each vear as new private local ball clubs spring up. He said Ogden is already turning away teams due to a lack of facilities, and many of those teams are requesting the use of Clearfield ball diamonds for summertime games. f Clearfield's Recreation Advisory Council has asked the city council to accept a proposal to charge the independent teams a fee the money to be used to pay for nighttime lighting costs at the ball fields. ' UP UNTIL now, Mr. Kearl said the city has been paying for the lighting. But due to increasing energy costs, the bills are becoming more and more difficult to meet. He said the ideal recreation department "should be to the point it can be. CONFLICT OF INTEREST? By MARK D. MICKELSEN The recent LAYTON annexation of East Layton has Layton officials worried that some revamping of the two city's planning and zoning ordinances may be required to insure balanced future growth. THE CHANGE has been suggested in the form of a new master plan by the city council which would involve alternatives to existing commercial, agricultural and residential zones. Layton Planner Scott Carter THE KAYSVILLE WEEKLY REFLEX 197 "B North Main St.. Layton, Utah 84041 Phone 376-913- 3 Published Weekly by CLIPPER PUBLISHING CO. John Stable, Jr., Publisher Second Class Postage Paid at Layton, Utah SUBSCRIPTION $4 50 per year Out of State Subscription $5.50 Oversees Subscription $15.00 (Payable in Advance) said it will probably take ten months to complete blueprints for the new master plan. In the interim, however, city officials will have a chance to take care of zoning ordinance conflicts and update zoning require- ments for the now-joine- d cities. HE SAID most of the annexed 1485 acres in East Layton was zoned agricultural prior to the merger with Layton city. The joining of the two north Davis Communities has resulted in the creation of one of the countys largest cities, if not the largest, Mr. Carter said. He explained that the planning efforts pinpointed toward future growth will take time to complete, AS FAR as long-tergrowth and growth management, we haven't come to grips with that yet, the planner said. He predicted that the architects of the new master plan will try to broaden the city's commercial and industrial zones which now make up only about 30 percent of the city's total area. LAYTON IS no longer MOST OF the summertime programs, he noted, are limited to a certain clientele and therefore the whole community should not be taxed for the pleasure of a certain few. Instead he said those who use the facilities should be responsible for the lighting costs. Some of the new summer adult programs are continually growing in membership, Mr. The recent annexation of East Layton poses some serious questions for the citys planners. Much of East Layton was zoned agricultural merger. But like neighboring communities, prior to the two-cit- y developers have already begun to change the face of once virgin grazing lands, like the plot shown here near the East Layton bench. trying to keep that rural atmosphere." Mr. Carter said. He noted that since the anne- xation. city officials have taken a stand toward increased commercial growth. And while some residents may disagree with anything other than residential growth. Mr. Carter said the time has come for increased business. The biggest obstacle the city faces, he said, is coming to grips with the state of the economy and allowing for a new look at needed capital provements. Only second is the updating and expansion of im- city services. Dl'RING THE h planning period. Layton wants to transmit general information out to its people "so they can see how the area will develop." he added. The w hole idea of the master plan, according to Mr. Carter, is "to break down the entire city, plus the unincorporated area, into geographic neigh- borhoods." FROM EACH neighborhood the city hopes to get a representative to speak out for the people living there and make contributions toward the future planning of the city. With some initial guidance from the city, those represen- tatives "can establish their goals and policies." Carter said. 26.563. If the figures prove correct. The city hopes the end results of the new master plan will be the minimization of land-use- s commercial and industrial business. MR. CARTER said the city council has targeted Oct. 5 for the completion of the master plan, but said unless the county helps out on the planning specifics, the date may have to be set back indefinitely. 1 within the city limits. TO ACCOMPLISH this. Mr. Carter said the planners will have to work toward overcoming certain zoning con- flicts that might arise during the planning stages. "We've had some zoning conflicts already and we have to rectify these problems." he said. CURRENTLY only 50 percent of the city is developed, he added, noting that a population projection shows growth at between 46.000 and 60.000 by the year 2000. That represents well over double the city's current population of THE INCREASED participation means the ball diamonds will have to be available until late in the evening during certain nights of the week. The advisory council is suggesting, therefore, that each team playing under the lights be charged a fee for each game played using electricity. MR. KEARL said the charge will depend on the ball diamond being used, as each has been estimated for the cost of electricity. The baseball diamonds, for example, require the highest fee of $6 due to the amount of lights. Softball diamond users would pay $5.50 and the players using the Center Street diamond would pay $5. UNDER THE proposal teams would be required to sign up for the diamonds and disclose the number of games to be played under the lights. The teams would then be charged according to the field they will be playing on. IN ADDITION, the advisory council is suggesting that a fee be charged to the teams to pay for the keys needed to open the light boxes. In past years, the city employed someone to be at the facilities to turn on and off the lights, but. due to prohibitive labor costs the city is no longer able to staff a supervisor. YOU CANT buy a person (supervisor) for less than $3.75 or $4 per hour," Mr. Kearl said. In other years, the city asked the teams to drive to the recreation office across from Clearfield High School to pick up the keys. The people were then supposed to go to the diamond. turn on the lights, and immediately return the keys. UNFORTUNATELY, the keys began disappearing and teams began breaking into the light boxes, destroying locks and some of the lighting equip- ment. Mr. Kearl said. If the city council agrees, a depost of $25 per team w ill be reqired for the keys. -- EACH participating team ... of will then get their own set keys to be returned at the end of the season. If the keys are returned the city cannot trace any damage to the ball di-- . amond back to the players, the . .. deposit fee will be returned. Mr. Kearl said the locks are becoming too expensive to re- - r place all of the time. . . HE ADDED that if the teams . play without the lights no ... charge will be levied against them. And under Daylight Savings Time, many of the "When you're dealing with adults, they should be able to follow the rules and bring the keys back, Mr. Kearl ex- plained. However, on several occasions this has not been the case. He cited several instances from past years where keys were not only not returned, but where the ball diamonds were damaged. IF THE new ordinance is passed by the council, Mr. reKearl said creation teams and Little Leaguers will not be charged a fee. In previous years, the city has been able to work with the then reimburse them county for their services. LAYTON currently is zoned 50 percent residential. 20 percent agricultural. 15 percent commercial and 15 percent industrial. Just Pay Many of us would be delighted to pay as we go if we could catch up on paying as we have already gone. The Grit -- Presidents Day Race Planned In Bountiful Deadline BOUNTIFUL is drawing near for preregistration for the second annual Presidents' Day race which will be held next Monday. DENNIS DeBOER, race1 said chairman, for the drawing of prizes, Mr. DeBoer explained. The race is scheduled to begin at 9 a.m. on Monday. Racers will follow a route of 5,000 meters (3.1 miles) from downtown Bountiful to a point ot about 1700 South and return. will be held until 6 p.m.. Saturday at DeBoer's Running Store. 167 South Main. Bountiful. Participants who register before that time will not only save money on the entry fee but will also be eligible for prizes being offered by Bountiful. area merchants, said Mr. DeBoer. tee is $4 and will include a Registration on the day of the race will cost $6 and will inbut clude a registrants will not be eligible THE RACE is. sponsored by the Davis County Clipper and Bountiful Area Chamber of Commerce. Latecomers to register may signup at the starting point midway between Main and 100 East on 100 South on Monday at 8 a.m. Starting time is9a.m. RACERS WILL follow a route east to 100 East, north to Center Street, west on Center to Main, south on Main to 1500 South, south on 200 West to 1700 South, east to 75 East. north on 75 East to 400 South . east on 1400 South to 100 East and north on 100 East to Center Street and the finish line. In addition to all preregistered participants being eligible for merchants' prizes, trophies will be presented to the first male and female runner to cross the finish line, said Mr. DeBoer. ALSO, WINNERS of vawhich will rious age groups also be separated for male and will also refemale runners ceive ribbons. There will be classifications for runners years of age and under up to and include runners 60 and over. 1 here will also be a division for wheelchair participants. said Mr. DeBoer. 1 1 ( i By TOM BUSSELBERG - KAYSVILLE Any future swimming pool project should include only Kaysville in its name and formulation while potential sites should be cleared with the city planning commission. THAT WAS the word from the Kaysville City Council, who discussed the issue for well over an hour during their regular session last week. Mar-garet Brough, who is spear- heading the pool project, told the council committees are being formed with about 200 expected to canvass the city for donations. such as . And other activities, an ungly legs contest" and life memberships are planned tr Krin mump the necessary funds, she said. "Our goal by April 1983 is to have $200,000. Were optimistic we can get it much sooner." THE POOL issue raised some concerns with the council, from the pool's name to what should be done with any said, "The veiy problem we have right now is with projects they participate in that theyre not contributing to such as little league football." And signing with Fruit Heights would eliminate Bureau of Reclamation grant possibilities. funds collected, especially should the project fall through. "The first night (the issue was raised) I expressed objection to including the name I feel very Fruit Heights strongly it should be a Kaysville project," said Council-woma- n Carol Page, who added the city would put in the funds while Fruit Heights residents would reap the benefits. ECHOING THOSE comments from Mayor Gar Elison THE FUNDING question revolves around whether the city would have any connection to fund collection and dispersal. Mrs. Brough said the pool committee contract says collected monies would go into a reserve fund if the goal isnt reached. W'e cannot create a trust fund," said Councilman David Sanders. "You either have an authorized fund with no city connection that can be given back (to donors) or a trust fund vpu cant give that back. My suggestion is that Kaysville city be kept out of it. Keep the money until you're satisfied and then put it into a fund (for possible investment)." A FIVE member swimming pool board, including one each from the city council and recreation committee and three residents was proposed by Mrs. Brough to work under city council direction. Calling such action "prema- ture" Mayor Elison said, "Im saying let's not walk so close to the city that you want city recommendations. See the recreation committee (for assistance). The request was for a g from the city and 1 don't see the need for that without a facility. quasi-blessin- LAND BEHIND the city building could be used for the pool. Mrs. Brough said, but Mrs. Page said, "We're still considering three or four options where the pool could go. You shouldn't just say it will go here (behind city hall)." Any possible site recommendations should be taken to the city planning commission, the council agreed. feasible. "The city is subsidizing that developer's review (with the IN OTHER action, the council approved for the 4.13 acre Mitchell annexation $10 feel. THE COMMITTEE wants to see "life memberships" of $l,000-$2,00Mrs. Brough said, also raising some council eyebrows. "What about small contributions," Mrs. Page asked, noting many who might use the pool could not afford to make large donations. The council agreed placing plaques noting those making large contributions would be homes could be built but the council will soon consider request for a nursery on the site. It could be allowed only as a "conditional use." 0, area across from the future rest stop. The parcel was annexed recently from the county but had received no zoning desig- nation. City Manager John Thacker said in a telephone terview. Under R- -l in- single family IN OTHER business the council approved a $25 a lot subdivision site plan fee on a trial one-yebasis. The old fee was $ 0 per subdivision but C..y Manager Thacker said. He suggested a sliding fee based on subdivision size but Councilman Sanders pushed for a set fee. An official from Great Basin Engineering said the per lot fee ranges from throughout the area. $15-$3- THE COUNCIL also noted the barricade that had blocked Burton Lane at about 800 S. Main had been moved by Police Chief Lyle Larkins. The gravel lane passes the back end of Dr. Russell Williams' property and he had barricaded it to prevent traffic flow. The road is one of two access routes to Palos Verdes subdivision. "If he puts it up again well have to get a res -- teams can avoid the charge. Layton's master planning effort will have to accommoinflux of date a new residents, while at the same time providing adequate year-to-ye- BECAUSE MOST people don't grasp well the concepts of planning, he said the city will assist in any way possible to help them make difficult decisions. Kearl noted, to the point where the power fees to oper ate the fields are becoming a major factor in city recreation budgeting. training order." Councilman Sanders said. "VE SHOULD get this solved." Mrs. Page said. "We've hasseled over this for years." with it being noted the city maintains the road that has been established as a thoroughfare through years of public use. He doesn't have a right to barricade that. It can endanger people there and if something happens on 50 West we may need to get fire trucks there," Mr. Sanders said. CHIEF LARKINS said telephone interview he in a re- moved the barricade over the Jan. 3 Feb. I weekend and noted it was still clear as of 1 -- Tuesday morning. -- |