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Show v5 Jordan .VaUey Sentinel voiumt 49 Number hblisM weekly is at CoBttiRaing The Midvale 12S W. Sentinel tusrs Tury. aptii 22, 1992 347 940) Ceittr St, Salt lakt at Miavad. County, UUh by Midvale Sentinel. Ik. Second-clas- s pestafe paid Subscriptioii rate $6 per year in Jordan School District TMs issue two sections. Utah. Midvale group visits East Midvale-Unio- "Sea Ship" crewed by "C" platoon of the Sandy Fire Department eliminates the entry piloted by Sandy mayor Larry Smith as the two gravity powered junkers streak for the finish line. Action was from the Sandy City "Junk Race" held last Saturday near Alta High School. "Sea Ship" went on to place first in the The s Greatest Draper flood threat in Willow Creek drain area "It is expected that the greatest additional property. In its last matter, the council reaffirmed the city ordinance which requires a fire hydrant every 250 feet for new home council meeting, Thursday, April construction. Mayor Cannon noted "A - concentrated effort to construct drainage improvements along this channel is required to protect the property and citizens of Draper City," he said. Consequently, the council approved the recommendations by M. James Montgomery, The consulting engineers. - I No decision was reported by the council on the sidewalk study at 12300 South and Sixth and Seventh threat of flooding within Draper City is from the Willow Creek Drainage area," announced East. The city has $27,000 Mayor Glen B. Cannon at the city currently earmarked for the 15. 1 event, followed by the "Heathens" of "B" platoon, "Ladder No. One" of "A" platoon, and the mayor. The race was scheduled to help drum up interest in the Sandy "Soap Box Derby scheduled this July 4. The fire department is still taking entries for the derby. recommendations outline numerous drainage improvements to be constructed along the Willow Creek drainage channel. These improvements are planned to relieve existing flooding potential and provide protection from in the future as flooding development continues within the drainage area. The study was commissioned as a joint effort between Salt Lake County Flood Control, Sandy City and Draper City. It includes a five year program with four priorities: (1) construction of the 12300 South lower detention basin; (2) construction of the 12300 South upper detention basin; (3) piping and appurtenances from 12300 South to the East Jordan Canal (Phase 1); (4) detention basin improvements at Draper Park. Estimated costs for the five year program would total $1,080,000. A ten year program would include piping and appurtenances from the East Jordan Canal to Willow Creek at approximately 300 East (Phase 2) with estimated costs of sidewalks but construction bids are too high. In addition the master plan by the Planning and Zoning Commission calls for a wider width of sidewalk which would require the City to buy there are special exceptions, however, they are considered at hearings. If a building permit is desired a hydrant must be added, he noted. District announces water bond intent West Joruan- - representative Allan Tolman questioned the Directors passed a resolution wisdom of going to the present Thursday authorizing publication bond market. General Manager of a notice of intent to issue up to Robert Hubert pointed out that $16.7 million in water revenue Salt Lake City had recently sold $17 million in water and sewer bonds. bonds at an 11.68 percent interest The Utah State Legislature, rate. The district is one rating during its last session, passed a bill below the city's A- -l rating. Hilbert which modified the district's requirements in issuing bonds. said that, at the end of the 60lay The item will not have to come waiting period "if an attractive before the electorate unless five interest rate is not available, we percent of the registered voters are not obligated to go to the bond sign a petition requesting a special market." The Salt Lake County Water Conservancy District Board of election. The board's action set in motion clock to allow for a review a 60-da- y period The $16.7 million figure is the maximum level the district anticipates bonding for capital improvement projects through 1984. The total bonding figure may be much lower, depending on what directors decides. Money to pay back the bonds is covered in the water rate increase imposed by the district earlier this . . Tolman said that directors needed "to be responsible to the economy and the citizen's ability to pay." He said this point should be given "strong consideration before a final decision is made. Hilbert told directors that the bonds can be issued with a provision to reissue and refinance them if a more favorable market becomes available. meeting n If residents of the East Midvale Union area were to express a desire to annex into Midvale City in the near future, representatives of the city would be very interested in talking over the possibilities. That was the message presented by a Midvale City delegation to the East Midvale-Unio- n Community Council, about 60 of the area's residents, at a special meeting held last Thursday night at Hillcrest High School. Several city department heads were on hand along with Mayor Trent Jeppson and councilmen Andy Hobbs, James Landers, Grant Pullan, and e equipment and possibly some firefighters to adequately cover both areas. There would also be the likelihood of a second fire station. Midvale the Currently staffed is by 39 department of 25 are trained which volunteers, medical as emergency technicians. Midvale has an insurance fire rating of five, which is the same as Sandy, Murray, West Jordan, and Salt Lake County. The department's average In other action, the Council approved the proposal for the issue of industrial revenue bonds for an office building to be completed by Staker Construction. Zions Bank will finance the $1,500,000 project which is to be m the southern part Richard Vincent to go over what the city had to offer in the way of services and what the level of taxation might be expected should residents decide to annex into Midvale. Any annexation or incorporation ideas, however, will have to wait chief Louis Fetherolf. Other highlights from the chief's included the presentation reduction in the rise of part one or major crime from 18 percent in 1979 and '80 to 1.2 percent in 1981, arrests went up from 1000 in 1980 to 1194 in '81, and traffic accidents are down. Of particular importance to the chief was Midvale's clearance rates on major crimes: robbery 40 percent, assault 97 percent, . burglary 38 percent, .larceny 35 for the May 11 Lake Valley City election. Members of the community council felt the Midvale information would be needed by the voters in making their decision at the polls. Of particular concern to residents was water service in the are, which is currently provided n by the system owned by Sandy City. Mayor Jeppson made mention of and city administrator Dave Jorgenson further explained that the Salt Lake County Water Conservancy District has lines in East Midvale-Unio- n and appeared willing, at least verbally, to provide service in the area. Water Conservancy district water costs around $8 a month for the first 16,000 gallons, Midvale $9 a month for 20,000 gallons, and Sandy $9.18 a month for 6,000 gallons. All three entities bill once every two months. Because an East Midvale-Unio- n annexation could more than double Midvale's current population of over 10,000 additional fire and percent, and auto theft 73 percent, The rates, said r'etheroii, are far above local and national averages, Union-Jorda- With the academic standards kept high and the number of openings low, just being nominated to attend any one of this country's four service academics could be considered a major achievement for any high school senior. Now imagine how Alta High's Rod Gibbons felt when he learned he had been both nominated and accepted to three of the four. Gibbons was left with the delightful dilemma of choosing which of the three he would attend, either the Military Academy West Point, the Naval Academy at police manpower and equipment would be required. Fire chief Merrill Ross said his department would need around one to two more pieces of of Draper City. property and sales taxes and would ultimately help to bring, more revenue to the city. The council also adopted the sign ordinance recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission with three modifications: interior lighted signs are allowed, the . distance between feet, and if a billboard signs is 1,000 sign is presently nonconforming with the ordinance it may remain, however, if 60 percent of it is destroyed it then must be replaced and must conform to the new ordinance. The council asked citizens for proposals on the use of the Federal Community Development Funds. Draper City's allotment is $61,000. - Attending citizens suggested sidewalks, bridges and railings on bridges,- and a tennis court. The suggestions are under further study. -- Magna South waterline $250,000 5. Well and booster station modifications $155,000 6. Office remodeling - $42,000 7. Data log systems - $94,000 8. 11700 South (abt 2000 East) six million gallon reservoir - $128,000 . 9. Misc. projects $40,000 . ' ' NX encouraged East residents to stick together as a group whether they decided to annex, incorporate, or stay where they are. Annapolis, or the Air Force Academy at Colorado Springs. Gibbons said he wanted to become a pilot so that pushed aside the Army. In the end he picked the Navy over the Air Force because he felt Annapolis offered him more options, more financial aid, and more of a challenge. "I really feel that Navy pilots the best trained," he are commented, "and flying off of and landing on an aircraft carrier looks very exciting to me." December. -- -- -- . 1984 t Plant-$1.- Projects total $14.1 million. An additional $2,275 million was added to cover the bond reserve required by law and three percent in underwriting charges. n Congressman Southeast Water Treatment Plant $3.7 million 2. 11800 South waterline project $3.6 million 3. Landscaping $30,000 $645,000 Jorgenson Midvale-Unio- Dan Marriott nominated Rod to the Air Force Academy and West Point back in ' Booster Station - "They give you a super 1. , $330,000 5. 3200 W. 6200 S. Midvale's mill levy stands at 10.76, the assessed valuation per capita is $32.92 in East Midvale-Unio- n and $35.56 in Midvale, and per capita sales taxes 1961 stood at and $140.18 for East Midvale-Unio- n $73.94 in Midvale. Total 1981 sale taxes were put at $490,000 and $750,000 respectively. education, train you to be an officer and teach you a lot about yourself to ..." Gibbons added. -- Southeast Water Treatment 4 niillion 2. 4300 West waterline $639,000 ' 3. 14600 South waterline - $470,000 4. Jordan Narrows Well Jorgenson also went into the city's taxing structure. He said go. v DO D , 1983 Copperview Community Center, and a senior citizens center. of 0 -- Jorgenson went over the various amenities offered by Midvale including parks, a library, cemetery, the the track team, a service academy seemed the only way to '. 4. 11800 In addition to bringing more business to Draper, Mayor Cannon said the project would help with required 1982 Southeast Water Treatment Plant $1.8 million , 2. 10200 South Pump and Storage waterline-$424,00- process. Administrator Ever since he was a little kid, Gibbons said he has wanted a military career. For a young man who is a member of the National Honor Society, president of his high school science club, editor of the school newspaper, and captain 1. 3. Development Associates gave a brief of Midvale's master plan and current and future redevelopment plans. He stressed that the city would bring the East Midvale Union area and its residents into that planning Alta senior sought by Navy, Air Force, Army year. Projects include: Project-$85,00- 0 Community response time is 4.5 minutes. A response time of just over two calls minutes for and under two minutes for emergencies, was among the information presented for police 1 $300,000. At present there are 21 sworn officers, one service dog, five dispatchers, two secretaries, and one evidence custodian in the Midvale department. City planner Jack Willis of full-tim- West Jordan recognizes Arbor Day Mayor Dennis Randall has proclaimed Arbor Day, April 30, a city holiday and encouraged West Jordan residents to recognize it by planting a tree In one of West Jordan's parks. Members of the city's Shade Tree Commission are shown above at Bland's Nursery selecting the tree they will plant. Pictured are Don L Carlson, Margaret Kerkman, Mark raxman, Craig Thaxton, Councilwoman Betty Naylor and Kriste Bennet. The group will be coordinating Arbor Day activities which will include programs at area elementarles teaching children to respect trees. Several schools will also be planting trees. v Shortly before he was notified that West Point wanted him as a cadet. Christmas Then in January, Senators Jake Garn and Orrin Hatch approved nominations to Annapolis and West Point and Hatch also passed along a nomination to the Merchant Marine Academy. Early in April, the Naval Academy appointment came through. His acceptance into the Air Force Academy was made known just last Monday. Rod is the son of Mr and Mrs Ralph E. Gibbons of Sandy. He was nominated on the basis of his grade point average and his extracurricular activities. ' |