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Show Fifteen Cents Volume Two 4 ... Jr- ' Swiss pro racer Josef Odermatt won Sunday's slalom at Snowbird to finish second behind Henri Duvillard in season points. Story on Page 8. Photo: Craig Reece Easter Crowd Promises Busy Week In P. C. This week is shaping up as the biggest business week of a not -so-big ski season. With a variety of events and the best snow conditions of the year on hand to greet them, visitors are arriving in Park City in numbers large enough to suggest this has been a normal winter. But normal it hasn't been. In snow-laden snow-laden years gone by, local residents, almost with relief, viewed the Easter crowd as the last of the crowds. This winter win-ter a crowd is a novelty and locals can be heard commenting on how nice it is to have people in town. After Sunday... Tom Hansen at the Chamber of Commerce Com-merce Central Reservations office reports repor-ts that Park City probably will reach a 70 percent occupancy level by this weekend, with some lodges "very, very full." With Mother Nature denying Park City the other big holiday periods this week will be the busiest of the season, with the week of March 19 the only other period which comes close. Hansen said most of the bookings coming through Central Reservations have been last minute reservations. "It was a zoo almost every place last Thursday and Friday," he revealed. "People waited until the last minute to make sure the snow conditions were decent." AREA SNOW SKIING Park City Park West Snowbird Alta Brighton 66" 68" 67" 85" 68" Excellent White Pine FACTS 02.I5EST COHPCRATIOV Box 2603 S-C, UT 84110 He said California accounted for the most bookings of any single geographical area but noted that, on a whole, people are coming from all over." Speaking of all over, Hansen noted that after Easter Sunday "there's nothing." Mary Mayer at Moana's reservation department agrees that the visitors are "definitely" from many parts of the country but said Moana's customers have not been predominantly last minute deciders. "Most of our reservations have been holding all winter hoping they were going to be the lucky ones. ..and they were," he said. Mayer predicted 90 percent occupancy for Moana by this weekend. In addition to the Equitable Life Insurance In-surance group which has already begun arriving, a large contingent from East Brunswick High School in New Jersey will make the scene this Saturday. According to Mayer, this week's occupancy oc-cupancy level, typical for the Easter-spring Easter-spring break period, will be the highest of the season for Moana. Bill Shorter, manager of the Treasure Mountain Inn, reports that hotel will be 75 percent full. The preponderance of his guests are Californians who made their reservations reser-vations just recently, Shorter said. Hansen's "nothing" after Sunday forecast was substantiated by Shorter U who said people forget about skiing after Easter. The TMI manager said he is ap- Ipreciative of the Easter crowd after experiencing ex-periencing 45 percent occupancy in Mar- oh a trmnth uhirh nciiallv Irepns the hotel 80 to 90 percent full. "It will be interesting to see how the businesses do this week," Shorter obser- s ved. Has To Be Better Whatever the businesses do, it has to be better than what they've been doing. Park City finally has DeoDle in town and people have to eat, sleep and. if the wife has anything to say about it, shop. Visitors are always welcome her t this Easter they're more than weltW, they're manna from the travel agencies. Wednesday, County Code Nearin Its Fina Summit County's land use legislation, a year and a half in the making, is nearing final form after "hundreds of revisions", according to County Planner Max Greehaigh. The County Planning Commission last Tuesday night finished scrutinizing the development code which has been rewritten and slimmed down to almost half the size proposed last November, "(lame Plan" Greenhalgh said the "game plan" now calls for compilation of a document which describes the process through which the zoning proposal has been formulated for-mulated over the past 18 months. The county planner is also putting the development code in summary form, highlighting its major provisions. Both the history and the summary are expected to be completed by the end of this week. The purpose of the two documents, Greenhalgh said, is to educate the public as to what has transpired and to provide a review of the more important aspects of the code for those who do not have time to read its entire 60 pages. Next week, the County Planning Commission Com-mission will meet with steering committees commit-tees representing Park City, Kamas, and the Coalville areas to receive further input. in-put. The commission has been meeting with the three committees since January of 1976 and the committees themselves have held more than 50 meetings since that time. On April 20, the Planning Commission will reconvene to consider the feedback it receives from the steering committees. It is also probably that the Planning Commission will set a date for a public meeting at the end of May or early June during which it will present the proposed zoning map and development code to the Summit County Commissioners. The County Commission can leave the proposal intact and make minor alterations or suggest major revisions which would cause the code to be reman Transportation Tax Up Park City voters, probably this May, will decide whether or not the city will impose an additional sales tax to fund public transportation. In a letter dated March 31, Park City Attorney Nick Colessides informed City Manager Wayne Matthews that a public election must be held before the quarter of a percent increase authorized by the state legislature can be levied. If adopted by the voters, the additional sales tax is expected to generate approximately ap-proximately $40,000 for the city's transportation tran-sportation system. City officials had been unclear if the measure could be implemented im-plemented by a City Council resolution or if an election is required. The Municipal Transit Tax Fire Dist. Post Stil The Park City Fire Protection District has been unable to fill a vacancy on its board of trustees, board chairman Jim Schnirel reported Monday. An opening was created on the three-member three-member board when Mary Lehmer resigned in January. Schnirel, a resident of Summit Park, said he and fellow board member Clem Hansen of Park City would like to appoint someone from Snyderville area but except for a "couple of feelers" no one has expressed interest in the post. "We really need to fill that position," Schnirel remarked. "It's difficult to operate without a third member." The chairman said the board faces a "rather full agenda" at each of its twice-monthly twice-monthly meetings and noted that even shorthanded it has "accomplished quite a bit." Schnirel and Hansen are currently riiiiii.iiiiniim .II-. j miikum miii iiiiimiiiimmiimiimii hkiiiii 1 1 if ""iirnrrT- Aprils, 1977 ded to the Planning Commission. If the code is not sent back to the planners, a public hearing date will be set. Greenhalgh said the county commissioners com-missioners have been kept appraised of the proceedings and all revisions. He added ad-ded that they won't set a public hearing date "if they don't feel comfortable" with the proposed zoning. Revisions According to the county planner, there have been three major revisions made to the document which was existent last November He said a 50-foot buffer zone proposed for either side of Highways 224 and 248 leading into Park City have been eliminated. Instead, a 70-foot setback requirement from the middle of the roads has been included. Greenhalgh said the expected widening of both highways is the main reason for the setbacks which would prevent the expenditure of public funds for movinghouses built in the path of expansion. ex-pansion. , , Calling the setback requirements "less threatening to the property owners," Greenhalgh said the revision was "not as much aesthetic as practical." Provisions for mobile homes were also reworked. Originally, mobile homes were restricted restric-ted to approved mobile home parks or subdivisions or had to comply with the Uniform Building Code. An additional provision has been included which allows a mobile home on a land tract of five acres or more if the home is owned by the land owner. Another revision forgives developers of five acres or more the requirement of providing an internal water system if each lot in the subdivision has water rights and well permits. Park City Representative "A lot of people put in many hours to gather the best information they could Continued on Page 3 Authorization Act, recently passed by the Utah State Legislature, was written by former Park City Attorney Carl Nemelka. It was viewed as a means of funding the city's no-fare bus system which, for the last two ski seasons, had been supported by the city and donations from various business interests. If approved by the voters, the additional ad-ditional sales tax revenue would provide the majority of the funds needed to operate the no-fare system. It is also possible that the money could be used in conjunction with the controversial trolley system which is being studied by city officials. The election date has not been set but the vote is likely to be held concurrent working on the implementation of a communication system for the fire department which is on the same frequency as the Summit County Sheriff's department, the county road crew and surrounding fire protection districts. "We feel this is an important project," the chairman said. This type of communications com-munications system was one of the improvements im-provements suggested by the Insurance Services Office of Utah when it evaluated the district. Although expansion of the Park City fire station is planned, Schnirel said capital improvement funds will be held over until the next fiscal year because commissioners are not sure what operating costs for the first-year district will be. The district has purchased the Summit Park station site from the State Department Depar-tment of Transportation. . 1 For m 3QE 3 GIG 3QE HE WEATHER Generally fair and warm Friday through Easter Sunday with slight of increasing cloudiness and showers on Sunday. Highs near 60 with lows in themid30's. Racque In Full Park City Racquet Club owners Except for an official opening day that was three months late, everything seems to be going as planned at the Park City Racquet Club. Vic Ayers and Rick Becker, who own the indoor-outdoor tennis facility along with Salt Lake City businessman Lynn Dougan, admit to being "very pleased" with their alternative winter sports project. "The good support the club has received from Park City is deeply appreciated," ap-preciated," Becker said. Ayers added, "The people in Park City To Voters with the sewer district bond election scheduled for May 17. In his letter to Matthews, Colessides stated: "The new law requires that the municipal governing body by resolution submit the proposal to fund a public transportation system, through the use of the sales tax, to all qualified electors of the City at either a general or specific election. "If the proposal passes it can become effective on the date provided for by the city council. We must, of course, still comply with all other requirements of election laws, and additionally, a fifteen (15) day advance notice, through publication, would be necessary in order to hold the eleciton." Another major goal of Schnirel 's is obtaining ob-taining quality protection gear for the volunteer fire department. He said a new breathing apparatus for fighting interior fires has recently been received. The district has also purchased new helmuts, boots, and coats with $5,000 it received from Park City. Commenting on the city's contribution, the chairman said, "We are very appreciative ap-preciative of that. It helped a lot." Schnirel said the board is especially concerned about the drought conditions which will create extreme fire hazards this summer. Schnirel and Hansen will meet with the State Forestry Office on April 1 1 to formulate for-mulate a joint plan to combat the potential poten-tial danger. Schnirel said the board hopes to initiate an educational program which will make the problem known and which will make area residents aware of preventative measures which can be used to minimize the fire threat. I i V 5 til f 1 '' I Open Number Twenty-Eight sac EJ0t IOE 1 Swing Vic Ayers and kick etci have nothing to compare the club with but it is one of the best indoor tennis environments en-vironments in the country." The amenities housed by the 30,000-plus-square-foot structure include four indoor tennis courts, therapy pool, two saunas, two locker rooms, a main viewing area, pro shop, snack bar, office space, kitchen and a lounge and meeting area. Ayers noted that the club's lighting system has received an award from the National Indoor Tennis Association. There will be six outdoor courts, a 26' by 60' swimming pool and a children's wading pool for under the sun enjoyment this summer. The outdoor courts will be opened for play on May 15 and the pool is expected to be finished 45-60 days after weather permits construction to begin. Jim Anderson and Bob McBroom will serve as professional instructors at the club with Anderson also operating the pro shop which offers a 10 percent discount to members. With family memberships being limited to 300, Becker reports that less than 100 remain to be sold. He also noted that the sale of court time has been "pretty good" and is picking up, with tennis enthusiasts playing later into the evening. The courts are available from 8 a.m. to 10p.m.. In addition to the open playing time, the Park City Racquet Club offers a host of clinics and a "doubles" nights. Continued on Page I f 3BE The city has a new building inspector after eight months. Page 3 A well at the north end of town could help solve the city's water problems. Page 3 The Park City Women's Perspective explores myths surrounding the working woman. Page 12 The author of a book tracing Park City's early history will be in town Friday. Page 4 nai mi 1 -nam m am t Club SIDE |