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Show w V Index Business Church Classified Economy Review Home Living 8A 10A 9R 10B-11- 8A IB Obituaries 10B School Vol. 1 Thursday, February 26, 1981 Serving 31,500 Families From Roy Through Centerville No. 27 Killed Floras Project toy Cifly ' t ' FARMINGTON The Davis County Library Board was told Monday that state legislators are considering action which may cut the states portion of support for the bookmobile services in Davis County. Jeanne Layton, director of libraries in Davis County, told the board that this would amount to a third of the money used to operate the mobile book lending facilities in the county. She suggested a couple of options which could be considered if the state lawmakers go through with the planned qut in the service which is run by the By LUCINDA M. SCHUFT j -- state. il These included a plan which Ms. Layton said is used in many areas throughout the country. She also said the board will have to consider putting the $45,000 previously spent on the bookmobile back into the county library system if the service is cut by the state. ; She said the demands on the libraries will be increased significantly if the cut goes through, The bookmobiles currently handle 40 percent of the circulation for the county. Weber and Davis counties could be hurt the worst by the tax cutbacks. Commissioner Glen Saunders explained that these counties would take the brunt of the action because they have their own library system. Davis County has a regional library system, where in many areas the libraries are operated on a local basis. The board, members also discussed the library site at Layton and said further discussion will be taken after the county determines its funding plans for 1981. The board is considering the con" . struction of a library facility in Layton which would serve as the headquarters for the countys library system. He estimated cost, which would include remodeling of the Farmington facility, is projected at around $2 million. Ms. Layton also reviewed the 1980 annual report with the board. She pointed out that during 1980 the county library system served an average of 705 people per day with a total of 215,043 visits to the library in 1980. The libraries added 9,522 new books to its collection which is now valued at $1,919,664. She said this is a very conservative estimate. - The board approved to let the custodial contract for the south branch library located in Bountiful out for bid with a maximum amount of $500. The contract for last year was for $460 and covers only the light cleaning of the library facility. ' Ms. Layton said she has received 15 applications from persons interested in the position, which is not a county paid job, but a contract. She said she hopes they will find a couple who is looking for work to clean the facilities. part-tim- e Efforts to -- fill the library boards chairman position, currently held by Evan A. Whitesides, failed Monday with Whitesides agreeing to be reappointed until Sept. 1 when he will resign. ; Whitesides has served as chairman for the last two years and said he would, not like to be reappointed. No one else seemed eager to take over the position and Robert Arbuckle moved to reappoint Whitesides. Whitesides pushed for Saunders to be nominated for the position, but Saunders declined. He said he did not feel commissioners serving on the boards should also take the chairman position but should remain in an advisory position. In other business the board also agreed to allow a volunteer worker start at the North Branch Library in Clearfield. book-by-ma- , . - Con- dominiums in Clearfield. .Schuttloffel wants to' expand from Jhere across the- - street, to the Condominiums. He eventually wants to cover the entire Clearfield Z Sun-'down- er area. Staff Writer A redevelopment agency ROY official said Roy is now working with Snarr Development Company on a redevelopment project because another firm did not go through with its part of the deal. Snarr was given an inducement resolution for the project to be located on the southeast corner of the intersection of 1900 West and Riverdale Road, this month. City Attorney Roger Dutson, who is also the head of the citys redevelopment agency, said the firm, Akerlow, Thomas and Dyer, had indicated to the city it was no longer interested in the project and would not go ahead with the purchase of the land at the time previously set as a deadline in the project. However, Charles Akerlow, president of Akerlow, Thomas and Dyer, said he was surprised when a letter dated Dec. 22 was received from the city of Roy telling the firm it no longer would have the first right of refusal on the project. He said the firm was still actively involved in seeking financing at this time and was still proceeding with its plans on the development project. Dutson said the letter had been sent to the developer after the city became aware that the land, which was to have been purchased around Dec. 1 from Carl Nealson, owner of Roy Auto Parts, had not been purchased as per a verbal agreement between the firm and the city. two Akerlow Dutson said representatives came to him and said the higher ups in the company had changed their minds. Dutson said he was told Charles Akerlow and the boys on top had decided not to go with it. Akerlow had been given the first right of refusal as the developer on the project, contingent upon the firming purchase of the Roy Auto Parts property. This had been outlined in a letter from the city to Akerlow, on Nov. 19, and confirmed in a letter to Roy dated He said the city has experienced the loss of two major businesses and had to start looking at how to keep things going before more stores backed out. The Akerlow firm first approached Roy last summer on the proposed redevelopment of the area located east of 1900 West and south of Riverdale Road. They proposed a shopping area with a grocery store as a major tenant for the area. During the period of July and August the firm felt confident the city was willing to work with them and it had obtained an earnest money agreement on the property where Roy Auto Parts is located, Akerlow said. This parcel has been a key element in the redevelopment of the area and the obtaining of this was the hinge for the Akerlow project and is a key factor as well in the agreement with Snarr Development. In October, Akerlow indicated to the city that it was ready to make a commitment to the city as a developer. Akerlow indicated in the same letter, dated Oct. 9, some background on the firm and experience it has had in redevelopment projects. These projects included the reconstruction the Eccles Building in downtown Ogden and the construction of Governors Plaza in Salt Lake City. The firm also informed Roy in Sep- tember that Safeways was interested in becoming the major tenant on the project and had put into its 1981 budget the store at the proposed Roy location. In November, Akerlow was informed that the arrangement of financing for the proposed project looked strong and the city of Roy, in a letter from the Redevelopment Agency, indicated that all was going well with the project. In a letter dated Nov. 19 from the Redevelopment Agency to Akerlow, the first right of refusal as the developer was given, contingent upon the purchase of the Roy Auto Parts parcel. Akerlow officials ' confirmed in a letter Dec. 8 that they had received the letter and said they were - still Dec. 8. proceeding with their plans, as inAkerlow said that at the time of the dicated, on the project. Dec. 22 letter his firm was still working Between that letter and the next on the funding for the land acquisition correspondence conflicting stories and had not quit the project. emerge Akerlow said the letter of Dec. We were working on it at the time of 22 surprised him, and Dutson said the the letter, he said. But he explained firm had informed him it was not going that without the first right of refusal the to purchase the Nealson land. In a closed City Council meeting Dec. company decided to stop actively 16, the council discussed what had been pursuing the project. He said he had felt the first right of told to Dutson and concurred thdt it refusal given by the city was a weak would no longer support Akerlow, with offer in any case and the firm could the first right of refusal. not proceed at all once that was pulled. Roy Mayor Joseph Dawson said the Akerlow said that the firm had in- city did not back out of the deal, he said dicated to the city that one investor it the city felt the developer didnt was working with had pulled out of the progress with it. He cited the time project, but he said, We were ready to element as a major concern of the city move out on another front. in getting the project going. I didnt understand it; we were a lot We protected ourselves," Dawson further than Snarr Development is, said. I think we have to protect ourAkerlow said. The firm had financing selves. He indicated that Dutson had ' lined up, a major tenant, Safeway, told the council that Akerlow was wanting to move in and another one in unable to go through with the deal. ' the He said he really didnt want to talk wings. Dutson said the firm had wanted to about the details on why they had come in to the city and then decided not backed out and referred questioning to, to. He said Preston Naylor and Mike Dutson. He said I know it was Troupe from Akerlow had come to him discussed, but it may not be fair to with the message that the firm would those people to say anything about not be able to buy the land. that. Dutson said the city is proceeding The Redevelopment Agency which with plans for redevelopment to help did not meet in December sent a letter stimulate the commercial areas of the on Dec. 22 to Akerlow officials stating that since Akerlow had decided not to city. We have to show vital activity, he said. Continued on Page 4A . REDEVELOPMENT AREA designated in a market survey has received an inducement resolution from Roy City to conducted for the Roy Redevelopment Agency by a develope the property as a shopping center, contingent on California consulting firm is shown in this aerial , the company purchasing Roy Auto Parts (shown in central photograph. Snarr Development Company of Sait Lake City portion of site). Problems Surface Roy Annexation Discussed ROY A proposed annexation of 30 is also requesting a R18 zoning if it is acres met opposition at a public brought into the city. This zone allows hearing Tuesday when residents of the single family residence to be built. He also indicated that the plans on area expressed concerns on problems they feel could arise. , running a couple of sewer lines through The City Council tabled any action on the property in order to drain the water, the annexation until they could which comes from several springs on determine how problems from multiple service districts which affect the parcel could be eliminated. The parcel, owned by Jesse Holmes, is located at approximately 3775 S. Midland Drive. Jackson Seamons, newly appointed director of the' planning commission, told the council the proposal had been approved by the planning commission following a previous hearing with residents of the area. , Major concerns brought out at the previous hearing were whether the property, which is marsh land, could support homes and whether the annexation was going to allow mobile homes. Holmes told the board he was planning on building homes in the area and the property. Water supplies became an issue when it was determined that the area lies in the Hooper Water District. The city recently had difficulties with another subdivision which was also located in the water district, creating a double taxation situation after annexation to the city.' City Attorney Roger Dutson told the council this would be one area the city should be concerned with. He said it should require that the area become part of the citys culinary water system if it is annexed and withdraw from the Hooper Water District to avoid double taxation. Residents of areas around the area being considered for annexation voiced concerns over increased traffic flow, sewer drainage problems and routing of the extra sewage if a development is put in at the location. Another concern raised by one resident was the lifestyle of those currently living in the area which is primarily rural. It was indicated that a subdivision could be quite a contrast to the major usage of the land as it now exists, primarily for animals. City Manager Richard Kirkwood told the council that before the decision could be reached they would need a commitment from the North Davis Sewer District on the sewage from the area and the withdrawal of the property from the Hooper Water District. Councilman Richard O. Ulibarri told the residents who had attended the public hearing and raised their concerns that they would be better off and have a more .workable way to solve problems if the land was annexed to the city. The public hearing will be continued at the next council meeting. 7V Firm Seeks Clearfield! Franchise CLEARFIELD Clearfield may have two cable television networks before the year is over, if Star West Communications is granted a franchise it requested from the Clearfield City Council Tuesday night, - The city currently has a franchise 'agreement with Wasatch Community ..Cable TV. That company has already strung over 23 miles of strand in Clearfield. Star West, which is operated by Darryl Schuttloffel of Ogden, presently has a private installation and a satellite at Pepper Ridge 2B 8B Developer Soys Services Face Cuts receiver Sports 4B Both Wasatch Cable TV and Star West were at the council meeting to discuss the possibility of two companies operating completely in Clearfield. Schuttloffel said competition creates business. Two cable TVs could produce quality TV because people want to watch the best programming available, he said. Mayor Donal W. Townley asked Schuttloffel about problems with installation of two cable companies. He asked if two lines would drive up total costs and cause everyone to pay more. He was also concerned about people's yards being torn up twice as the two companies follow each other around the city. To those two questions, Schuttloffel said the cost to people would not go up. He told Townley that he is in contact with Wasatch Cable TV and the two would coordinate installation so there would be no duplication of work. Schuttloffel also said that in cities that have several cable companies, residents often purchase more than one package of programs. He said his company offers very competitive programming. In addition to the six stations in the area, his company will transmit five other stations. Two of the stations, one from Chicago and one from New York City, are called super stations, and are considered two of the best independent stations in the nation. In fact, the one from Chicago is considered the best. Another station, a cultural station, will broadcast Opera, symphony, art shows and art auctions, the Boston companies Pops, and other cultural events. A station for children and one that will broadcast the U.S. legislature will also be available. Another channel, called cable casting, will also be available to the public. This station would be a public council service, broadcasting meetings, election returns, and other public service announcements. . An optional movie channel, one owned by Warner Brothers, will also be offered. This station is run 24 hours a day and does not repeat programs. The station broadcasts 43 movies a month. Some are he said. Id like to remind you that America has a love affair with the movies, Shuttloffel told the council. If the movie channel was not allowed to be part of the franchise, we would not want to come in, he said. Turning off the TV is a family problem, not a city We abide by FCC he said. City Manager Gayle L. Starks told Shuttloffel that he had received complaints that apartment dwellers were forced to pay for cable TV even if they didnt want it. Shuttloffel said that was something that should be taken up with the owner of the building. He said he had nothing to do with that arrangement. He said the deal was between the building owner and the renters. Those people are not subscribers, he said. It is part of the rent agreement. He said the franchise he is asking for is a completely different situation. It would be on a subscription basis only. If people dont want it, they dont have to problem. regulations, purchase it. But when people live in apartments and enter into an agreement with the landlord, that is a private agreement. It is the landlord who is the subscriber, not the apartment dweller, he said. Schuttloffel said he was willing to give the city 3 percent of the gross sales. In fact, he said, if the council was franwilling to grant him a chise, he would be willing to negotiate from between 3 percent and 5 percent. The council decided to wait and hear from Kim Magness, manager of Wasatch Cable, before making a decision about a Star West franchise. Magness was to have an audience with the council, but was ill. He was represented by two assistants, however. |