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Show : i n Wednesday, March 23, 1977 Page 3 Lawson Gets Appt. Continued From Page 1 issues which must be scrutinized thoroughly by the commission at this time. He said one of the potential dangers facing the city is allowing residential development to outpace municipal ser vices. This would be unfair to both new and old residents, he added. As for specific projects being considered con-sidered by the commission, Lawson said the proposed Deer Valley resort and the redevelopment of lower Main Street were obviously the most complex and far-reaching. He has yet to formulate an opinion on either. Future When asked what he foresaw in Park City's future, Lawson responded with the inevitable "growth is inevitable." But what the new commissioner wants to see is growth which is compatible with the goals and objectives of the city. He said Park City can become a bustling community without sacrificing its quality of life. There are planning techniques available to city officials which can prevent growth and a desirable environment en-vironment from being mutually exclusive, ex-clusive, he said. "There is no question that Salt Lake and Utah in general will experience tremendous growth," Lawson said. "And the more smog there is in Salt Lake, the greater number of people moving up here." He noted that the 30-minute drive from Park City to Salt Lake would be the envy of most big city commuters. Snowbird! More than a ski resort But the commissioner warned that suburban-type expansion can be dangerous, danger-ous, not only because demand could outstrip out-strip services, but because cities with predominantly residential tax bases tend to have more financial problems than cities with strong commercial tax bases, "unless it's Beverly Hills." Planning If the city hopes to cope effectively with the various pressures it is and will be experiencing, Lawson feels strongly that "Planning is the key." He said the commission should take a quantitative analysis approach in assessing the short and long-range impacts im-pacts of all proposals brought before it. There are planning tools and techniques which can be employed to weigh the costs against the benefits, he emphasized. Lawson said developers should be required to obtain all the pertinent information in-formation regarding the impacts of a project and provide that information to the commission. He remarked that this places a greater burden on the developer but inquired, "How else do they make their decisions?" High Goals When asked what mistakes he felt Park City had made in its planning past, Lawson replied, "I'm not interested in looking back. I want to look ahead." He later added, "I have set high goals for Park City." Annexation Proposals Sent By Council Accused Kidnapper Returned To Utah Two annexation proposals were brought before the City Council Thursday night, and, after brief discussion, both were pmando4-the Plain ning Commission for study. Alan Thomson, representing represen-ting the North Park City Development Company, requested that 80 acres for the development of Treasure Hills Village be brought within the city limits. Thomson was told he would have to provide water for all units proposed for development should the city decide to annex. He responded that water rights sufficient to supply 45 units have been secured and could be turned over to the city. Thomson said he cannot provide water for the entire Treasure Hills Village until he knows what density will be allowed. He also questioned the wisdom of providing water for the entire en-tire project should a down turn in the economy prevent complete development. "Then I have bought water and given it to the city for nothing," he said. City Attorney Nick Colessides responded that if the property is annexed without enough water to service ser-vice the maximum allowable development and the land is subsequently sold, the city could be faced with another developer demanding city water for the maximum housing permitted. "Once we get you in, we can't get you out." Colessides remarked. Councilman Jan Wilking observed that if the city decides to annex, the density probably will be set and adequate water rights for that density will have to be supplied. Quarry Mountain Steve Deckert, of J.J. Johnson and Associates, presented a petition for the annexation of 168 acres known as Quarry Mountain adjacent to Treasure Hills and Holiday Ranch. Deckert said the development proposed for the land is the same density as Holiday Ranch. It would be advantageous for the city to control development of this property he said, adding that geographically and topographically the land is a logical extension of the city limits. Wilking questioned the topography, saying there are two different drainages with a ridge separating one part of the property from the city. Deckert responded, "It would not be reasonable to split the parcel." Mayor Leon Uriarte told both representatives, "Start with the Planning Commission Com-mission and see if you can work out some of these problems and come to some type of agreement." Former Park City resident Jack C. Reed, 46, arrested February 3 on aggravated kidnap charges has been ex-tradicted ex-tradicted from California and is the Salt Lake County jail. Park City Police Chief Garth Wilkinson and detective. Rob Berry removed Reed from the San Bernadino County jail, transported him by car and placed him in the Salt Lake County jail Saturday Satur-day night. The accused kidnapper was arraigned before Judge James Kilby Monday morning mor-ning and has requested a court appointed attorney. Bail has been set at $20,000. Reed was arrested by FBI agents. oiy; February 3 in Fvdgemont, California and charged with the kidnapping of a 14-year-old girl, also formerly of Park City. Police said Red had known the youth's mother in California. After the girl moved here, she stayed at Reed's residence on occasion oc-casion due to crowded living conditions at her home, according ac-cording to officials. The girl was reported missing on September 18 and Reed allegedly disappeared a few days later only to return to Park City where he had lived for almost a year. When questioned by police, Reed reportedly claimed he had no connection connec-tion with the youth's disappearance disap-pearance but said he had talked with her by telephone. According to authorities, Reed said the girl told him she was in California and "happy." By subpoenaing Reed's telephone records, police said they discovered calls to and from Montana which were traced to the youth. Police said they established that Reed had visited the girl and, on September Sep-tember 30, they obtained a warrant for his arrest but were unable to locate him. Another warrant for unlawful flight was issued. Reed was subsequently arrested at his place of employment em-ployment in Edgemont. The girl was also located and placed in a detention center. She has since been released into the custody of her mother and will be brought back to Utah to testify at Reed's trial. If convicted, Reed faces a maximum sentence of life imprisonment. ti puns hi Touranci SPRING TOUR TO BRIGHTON In V It n UTAH 84060 649- v , ;,. , 1 - Free to Park City Residents (bring $3 to cover Gondola Ride) Meet at 10 a.m. Monday, March 284 - at the Golf Course Id fe nUTAH B4060 649 9712 M ri J 2 ) k RIDE THE AERIAL TRAM Three dollars tor adults Two dollars tor children under 12 Ktds under 5 ride fref with, adults Daily 9 30 a m to 3 45 p m Rat eltective lor non-sknng toot passengers 0'ily Pr S1tf 1 tr r tl.H.'M FOOD Steakpil-open 6pm lo 10 p m General Gritts-open 9am lo 9pm Country siore Plaia Restaurant-open daily 7 30 a m to 2 30 p m The Ice Cream Store-soups sandwiches and treats The Birdfeeder -last food The Golden Clitl open Wed nesday through Sunday 6pm to 10 pm Call for reservations 521-2525 Lodge at Snowbird Club -new this year Friday and Saturday only, Elegant atmosphere continental cuisine attentive service SINGING WAITERS Musical Revue m tne Golden Cliff Light musical comedy performed on stage and arcund the tables Great fun Wednesdays Wednes-days Call 521-2525 tor reservations SEAFOOD BUFFET Every Friday evening beginning a( 6 p m in the splendor of the Go'den Cliff Restaurant Heservadons accepted 521- 2525 . gf--.:. 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