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Show Fifteen Cents Volume Two Moto Karen Jones cruises to It's not exactly a bicycle, though you can peddle it and it's not exactly a motorcycle, though it does have a gasoline powered engine. It does draw curious looks and strange glances. It's a Moto Guzzi, made in Italy and popular all over Europe, where gas prices far outstrip ours. Weekday mornings you can see Karen Jones riding to her job at the Silver King Slide To Provide Summer Fun ALPINE SLIDE No Park City is not turning into a Coney Island but it is prepared to get the adrenalin flowing as you cruise down Payday run in August no less. This is just the latest in a series of endeavors en-deavors by the Salt Lake trio John Prince, Prin-ce, Jack Sweeney and Wally Wright to enhance the attraction of Park City not only to tourist but to local residents as well. Appropriately named the Alpine Slide, this fast moving sled on wheels won't induce in-duce the screams common to a roller-coaster, roller-coaster, but it is guaranteed to elicit some tense moments in the turns. The slide originated in Germany and has been very popular all over Europe for several years. Up until this year the only model in the U.S. was located in Bromley, Vermont. However, it didn't take long to recognize the marketing value of such an exciting ride, one only had to cast a glance at the waiting line. Suffice it to say "on hill" summer revenue generated by the Alpine Slide increased in-creased several fold those monies realized in comparable time periods prior to installation. Its popularity has warranted the establishment of a factory warehouse in Canada and the construction construc-tion of eight to ten more slides this summer sum-mer with all but Park City's being located east of the Mississippi. The slide itself will consist of two parallel tracks each approximately 3000 feet with a vertical drop of 550 feet. They will wind their way down the area of Payday run with the majority of the track winding its way through the Quakies, fir and oak, lending considerable con-siderable scenic value to an already beautiful view. The time it takes to complete com-plete depends entirely upon the pilot of these one man sled as they are capable of attaining speed of up to 25 miles per hour. The braking system is simple enough: the sleds are mounted on wheels which WEITHEK Fair and dry now through the weekend. High temperatures in the 80's. Lows in the 40's. t Guzzt her job at the Silver King Bank on Moto Guzzi, her latest toy. Bank and weekends often find Butch "Wasatch" Warren cruising to the Softball games. According to Wasatch, their Moto Guzzi costing only $414, inlcuding tax and license, gets 175 miles to the gallon and in normal use, puttering around town, 5 gallons should be plenty for an entire year. ?.n.e. . 5. . I1?.-. .Til1.0.1". . is . .s.sjsl . ,by. , retract when a lever is pulled back, allowing the sled to drop down on the fibrous cement-asbestos tract creating sufficient friction to safely reduce its speed. Conversely, forward movement of the lever will force the tires down and create a fast free-wheeling effect. Mr. Prince related to The Newspaper that while testing the ride back East two weeks ago, he discovered in addition to a high thrill factor that skill plays an important im-portant part and found breaking to be a must. He was also quick to point out the Alpine Slide is a scenic pleasure ride and not a race track. The cost of the entire project should run about $390,000 with individual tickets costing adults $2.50 each or five for $10.00; with juniors 7-12 years of age paying $1.50 or five for $6.00. Children Annexation Heard At Council Meeting Alan Thompson, representing the 75-acre 75-acre Treasure Hills, spoke before the City Council last Thursday night at a public hearing held in the Treasure Mountain Inn. He complimented the Planning Commission on their decision to tighten his zoning requests by changing his proposed dense development to a less dense mixed Residential Development. The primary criteria for determining the zoning classification lies in the topography. The Treasure Mountain parcel was divided in half with the north half being zoned Estate in its entirety and the south half zoned R.D. and Estate, with a 25 percent grade being the criteria for determination, R.D. under 25 percent and Estate over. 3131 IBE 3BII 1 , 'IBE Park City Wednesday, June 22, 1977 occasional peddling to increase power, ; though that is nothing strenuous. It reaches speeds up to 30 mph nothing to ; cause a nose bleed but plenty fast enough : for a quick trip up or down town. I Leaving the truck at home, they find their Italian machine, though no stallion, ; enables them to get about economically '. with no parking problems. As Karen says, "It performs well and it's lots of fun j .tore;. : under 6 accompanied by paying adults ride for free, as do adults 70 and over. Don't laugh, they'll be up there early. The tickets are transferable and good any time, a gesture designed to facilitate both groups and returning customers. The developers have agreed to sub-lease the course from Park City Ski Corporation and the right-of-way has already been cleared. Financing has been arranged through the First Security Bank and the earth work should begin this week. Allowing three to four weeks for the excavation process and only two to three weeks for the actual laying of the 10-foot track sections, Mr. Prince is confident of maintaining the projected August 1st completion date. Thompson made a comment concerning a reservoir, stating that the Treasure Hills parcel contained a quarry pit with a 2 million gallon capacity. "Our needs are so much less than the water storage available," Thompson said. He proposed that the water storage could be used in the Holiday Ranch area and for irrigation, fire protection and culinary purposes. Thompson, having prior knowledge of a plan to have a rock crusher on his property, asked City Attorney Nick Colessides if, in fact, such a rock crusher would be allowed. Colessides informed him that a request for a conditional permit would have to go before the Planning Commission. Later in his discussion, Thompson again posed the question, asking whether the council would give any indication of their feelings toward the idea. It was reiterated that until it became a reality or a proposal, no comment would be made. At the conclusion, Nick Colessides stated, "My concern is that access be given to all surrounding property." Thompson replied by saying that this could be difficult as some 15 parcels on the boundaries were bordered by cliffs and that he could not promise blanket Continued On Page 7 Council Approves $1.1 Million Budget The Park City Council unanimously passed a $1,117,954 city budget Thursday night at a sparsely attended public hearing at the Treasure Mountain Inn. A characteristic silence filled the room after Mayor Uriarte asked for public imput on the budget, even though over $450,000 of the budget is slated for one-time capital improvements improve-ments such as new streets, park improvements, a $47,000 compactor for the landfill, Main Street lighting restoration restora-tion and a new police car. The only changes to the published tentative budget were in the police department where $9,504 was added as salary for an additional police officer, and $10,400 was deducted after it was decided to purchase only one additional police car. The $896 difference was added to the Recreation Department to help fund Fourth of July and Chamber of Commerce activities. Despite a dreary ski season which resulted in lower than anticipated revenues from sales tax, Park City's building boom generated enough money in building permit and impact fees in 1977 to carry a $275,331 surplus into the 1978 budget. A portion of the $275,331 was previously earmarked for capital improvements im-provements which were postponed until the 1978 budget year. Accompanying the budget approval is a 3 mill property tax decrease to Park City property owners, following a 1 mill decrease last year. City officials seemed optimistic about the city's economic future citing the fact that general fund revenue totaled only $128,818 in 1972 but has increased to over 8 times that amount in 5 years. By comparison, population has increased to only 2.5 times the estimated 1972 population of 1,150. City Van Martin ll "I've been working for the government for five or six years, and want to round myself out professionally." Van Martin resigned his post as City Planner last Thursday and will be leaving the job as of July 8. He has decided to accept a position with the Salt Lake City developer. Interviewed this week about his plans, Martin said, "The city didn't really make me an offer. They sent Jack Green to convince me that I have a pretty good deal with the city regarding benefits, and I admit, I do." Martin continued, "I've been working enitrely with government for five or six years, and I want to round myself out professionally. The way to do that is to work for the private sector rather than the public for a while. If one place had offered a great deal more money than the other, it would have been an easier decision, but the wages and benefits were the same." Martin will be working with land developer and real estate agent Tom Harward who works principally in Sandy and South Salt Lake. "Tom found himself in need of an office manager and handyman," Martin explained, saying he would be altering housing plans, doing landscape designs and working with alternative energy sources at his new job. "It's exciting to me to be working with someone in a development capacity, Recorder Bruce Decker stated that due to the proportionate increase in revenues, revenu-es, the city is able to provide more service per capita and also undertake public improvements on deteriorated facilities which have been postponed for years due to lack of funds. "The emphasis on capital improvements," Decker said, "reflects the city's commitment commit-ment to upgrading all services provided by the city and to making every part of the city a functional and pleasant place to live and do business." The failure of the city's transportation election clouded the revenue picture for that department which was to receive its funding from a quarter percent increase in sales tax. Some officials specultated that the anticipated $30,000-$40,000 to be generated could be again contributed by Park City businesses to keep the free bus a reality. Recorder Decker noted that the city could hold another transportation election, and predicted that it would pass if voters would put their fear of a tax increase in perspective. He noted that a resident who spends $100 in Park City each month for taxable items would be paying $3 per year for the free bus service, compared to $3 for one taxi trip in the city, or $3 for five gallons of gas. Two major revenue sources in the 1978 budget, building permits and impact fees, were set lower than the 1977 year's record amounts due to the unpredictable nature of some speculative projects. Conservative estimates by the City Council put the number of permits at 105, with anticipated revenues being $64,800 for building permits and $96,000 for impact fees. Except for the lowered property tax mill levy, other city fees will remain the same. Resigns Post v many would avoid a land-use planner. Tom's a good building developer one of the best. He wants to do quality work and he hired me to enhance that. " Martin predicted Harward would be the first to design and build a solar housing development in the Salt Lake area. Commenting on Park City government, Martin said, "I have a degree of uncertainty about the outcome of the council election in November. It has a great deal of effect on a position like mine. The planning commission spends a lot of time soothing ruffled feathers of either the public or the politicians. It's an oddball position; the planner has to defend both sides," he said, referring to development controversies. Martin has committed himself to helping the city find a replacement for his position and will work part-time for the city until the new planner catches on to city business. Martin says, "The city is "offering good benefits, so they will find someone and I'll have jnore time to get involved in other interests, one being historical preservation of Park City." Martin plans to contiue living in Park West Village "indefinitely." Number Thirty-Nine 3BG SHE 3SG Annexation for Deer Valley? Page 6 Sauna for Mem. Bldg.? Page 6 Council approves a million for streetswater. Page 7 Women to hold conference in Salt Lake. Page 10 Rugers reign. Page 8 Enoch Smith To Donate Ball Field Landscape architect Jerry Perrine revealed to the Park City Board of Education at its meeting of June 14 plans of contractor Enoch Smith to construct free of charge to the district an official Little League field complete with dugouts, a permanent outfield fence and grassy knolls to seat both fans and anxious parents alike. The site chosen lies northeast of the new high school on a plot large enough to house additional diamonds when the need arises and funds become available. Mr. Smith wants to do something for the community and felt a sports facility would best fill the needs of the recreational-oriented local population. Needless to say, the proposal was enthusiastically received by all members and Mr. Perrine was encouraged to relay the Board's excitement over the idea to Mr. Smith. Board member and former softball player Jack Green 's major concern was avoiding the wasted use of open space thereby hampering the future addition of at least one and maybe two diamonds. Mr. Perrine replied that Enoch was very flexible and wanted to get started at the earliest possible opportunity. "Tommorrow would be fine," assured Jerry. Suffice it to say that construction of one facility at a cost of $15,000 to the donor could be completed by the fall and available for play next season. The second portion of Jerry Perrine's presentation was devoted to a budget analysis of the first phase of landscaping around the high school and the construction of the football field. Because bids for the project were mailed out the next day and are to be submitted before June 27, all of his figures were estimates but still gave the members a good approximation of where the district's money was going. Over half the total budgeted would be spent on an automatic irrigation system thought to cost 50 percent more than a manual one. However, a savings in water costs, the result of controlled usuage, and a reduction in the man-hours needed to maintain were pointed out as an advantage to the self-operating system. Weighing the costs of using sod instead of seed (especially regarding the football field) was the other major point of : discussion in Mr. Perrine's analysis. But the landscape architect assured all members he would ask that all bid ; be : submitted weighing the factors of both seed vs. sod planting methods and automatic vs. manual irrigation systems, in order that the Board members might obtain clear view of their dollar expenditures. If sodding is accepted for the football field, work could be completed as early as July 30 with Phase I landscaping of the , school area ready by August 15. Total cost of the landscaping is estimated to run $92,700 with $39,900 earmarked for the school area and $52,800 invested in a quality athletic field. INSIDE |
