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Show 01M1EST CORPCRATIOM Box 2b03 ' SLC, UT 8UIO Volume Three When It Comes To Some ' ' f0 sill .'X. ifLvli 1 -vr'Vl O'Y Ha for xv i ,v , V, . vJ y vv J' 54- Hot peppers are obviously one of the favorite ingredients of To find out what kind of sewer he came from turn to Page 8. Police Dept. Hears FBI Talk On Hostage Negotiations The Park City Police Department received a one-day course in hostage negotiations from a FBI agent on Thursday. Thur-sday. During a presentation termed "very informative" by Police Chief Garth Wilkinson, Agent Dave Loveless from the FBI's Salt Lake City office showed slides of actual hostage situations and provided a follow-through narrative of what transpired. tran-spired. One of the biggest problems faced when someone is taken hostage, according accor-ding to Wilkinson, is deciding whether or not to negotiate. "You need to have a trained negotiator," the chief said. "You have to have people available who can make these decisions." He noted that the FBI will provide trained negotiating teams to local law enforcement agencies if it is requested. Wilkinson also said cooperation and communication between local authorities is essential. "If you decide to let someone holding a hostage go you have to know if Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Summit County or Wasatch County officials are going to let them through." he said. "You have to An amendment to the city's zoning ordinance will put the Saddle condominium con-dominium project a step closer to final approval. Page 3 Page 3 For those of you waiting to read about a Park High football victory, vic-tory, don't turn to.... Page 6 For a far-ranging music review turn to Music Notes on.... Page 10 INSIDE I Chili Like It FBI Agent Dave Loveless instructing the Park City Police Dept. on hostage negotiations. : . determine in advance what you can and cannot do." "Anybody can be a hostage," Wilkinson Wilkin-son cautioned. "Situations sometimes make criminals feel like they are forced to take anyone. It doesn't have to be someone famous or a political figure and it doesn't have to be a terrorist who takes the hostage." Wilkinson said the session held at the Comm. Recommemis And Rezoning The Park City Planning Commission Wednesday night recommended that a new "Rl" zone be added to the city's zoning ordinance. The commission's action, ac-tion, taken during a special decisionmaking decision-making meeting convened just prior to Wednesday's regular work session, followed a similar decision made by the City Council on ? 'mber 15. The new - ... being proposed to avoid a potential slowdown of progress on the state highway planned to run along the hillside east of Park Avenue. Approximately 14 acres of land east of the Utah Coal and Lumber restaurant lying in the path of the proposed highway route now has historic residential zoning. Park WednesdaycToBeTl9, 1977 Hot! this chili connoisseur. PHOTO: Ken Ossw aid Abnormal Behavior Memorial Building was "very . informative infor-mative in knowing what groundwork needs to be done." Ci v ,i "I hope this type of situation, never arises," the chief remarked, Cfbyl if it-. does we will be better prepared to handle :, it." ' r: Also attending the six-hour presen- i. tation was City Councilwoman Eleanor t Bennett, '. . - t " After being informed that the historic designation could delay construction of the highway, the council determined the land has "no historic merit", and began pushing for rezoning. ; The Planning Commission responded by recommending that the property be changed to RM, a medium residential zone. Councilman Jan Wilking opposed this change, however, saying the RM zone would be less restrictive that the existing HR1 zone. He then proposed the creation of the Rl zone which would permit the same uses as HRl but without the historic designation. After reviewing the matter, the Plan- Of City Supply Delays Slow Local Building A recent concrete and sheetrock shortage shor-tage has construction crews waiting from several days to several weeks for building materials. An employe of Park City's Munroc Ready Mix Concrete Division explained, "We can meet our customers' needs, but our suppliers-Ideal Cement in Salt Lake City-can't meet our needs. They just do not have enough rocks crushed or enough lime." "Our suppliers' main Idaho plant is out of storage supplies," he continued, "and all the contractors are in a big hurry to complete their jobs before winter." : Harry Lazier, director of public relations for Ideal Basic Industries Division's head office in Denver revealed . that the shortage is not solely a Utah dilemma, but is a problem from the Mississippi to the West Coast. "Af the beginning of each year we ask o customers what their projected con-, con-, strion-iricreases will be,"4azier said. "In actuality they quoted a fiveldsix per cent increase but what occurred in fact was a 25 to 30 per cent increase." Lazier explained the miscalculation in terms of the unpredictably good weather experienced by the whole West and much of the United States.- "Construction crews can work every day if they want to," said Lazier. "With few spring snows and a serious drought, we face unprecedented construction and an unlimited opportunity to build." "February through April are usually dormant months-times when concrete can be stored," Lazier continued. "This year there was no storage. It was all gone quickly." According to Lazier, mills already operate 365 days a year to remain profitable. It takes from 35 to 60 million dollars in capital investments and three to four years of building before a plant can function, so few new plants are in the offing. "We're doing everything we can to supply everyone," the public relations director affirmed. "This is a matter of great concern to us and we are most anxious to get out of this situation, but we expect it to maintain until the snow flies." ; Pete Groves of Groves Construction Company in Park City declared that pollution controls on plants were so costly that he felt companies simply were not building more plants. - "The construction business is an erratic business. It rises, falls and slumps slum-ps and the cement business goes along with that. The companies can't afford the risk," said Groves. Although he doesn't use large volumes of sheetrock, Groves notes a four to five day delay in delivery. "Much is exported to the Arabs and the Middle Eastern countries," explained Groves, "It's good for the dry-wall companies, com-panies, the government and the balance of -payments. .We've got., to get our oil money back!" proclaimed the contractor. contrac-tor. . Continued On Page 9 New Zone Acres ning Commission concurred with the City Council and recommended the addition of the Rl zone. . . City Planner Dave Preece told the commission that several citizens have urged that architectural restrictions be placed on buildings erected in the new zone.. The commission decided to make the architecture of any new construction in the Rl zone subject to its review. After voting unanimously for the addition ad-dition of the new zone, the Planning Commission also recommended that the 14 acres be rezoned Rl. A public hearing on the proposed zone change is scheduled for October 21 at the Treasure Mountain Inn. WEATHER Fair and mild weather is expected to continue con-tinue through Sunday. High temperatures will be between 65 and 70 with lows in the 30 s. El I Train "Vintage" Hit By Citizens fri r.. ' 1 1 it - y j i r Tprl One of the cars which has drawn complaints from Depot area residents. Developers of the Depot project heard complaints from private citizens and Planning Commission members Wednesday Wed-nesday evening concerning the "vintage" "vin-tage" of the train cars strung along the railroad tracks east of Park Avenue. Kenny and Kathy, Shoulders, who live close to the Depot site, protested the presence of the battered rail cars which they said were not the historic models depicted in renderings of the development. develop-ment. "It looks like a move to get in for the first season," Mr. Shoulders said. Gary Avise, a resident of nearby "Easy Street" also registered a protest over the appearance of the cars. The citizen complaints were supported by Planning Commission Chairman Bur-nis Bur-nis Watts. He noted that the cars were not "turn-of-the-century" as originally proposed and commented that the total concept of the project had changed. Almost all of the cars in question were made in 1929 and, at present, they accurately ac-curately reflect the economic conditions of that depression year. Depot proponent Harry Reed and engineer Jack Johnson had come before the Planning Commission work session to discuss a conditional use permit for the cars, to be used as lodging units, a lounge and restaurant. They also are seeking temporary parking near the Depot building. Johnson said some of the cars and the temporary parking area would only be used for one year. He told the commission com-mission the Depot developers want to begin operation this winter but will be able to complete only restoration of the Depot and 12 train cars - seven for lodging, three for the lounge and two for the restaurant. Permanent parking is planned for an Candidates' Night The Park City Women's Athenaeum . will sponsor a "Candidates Night" on Monday, October 24, Eleanor Bennett, the organization's president, announced Friday. Bennett said all four candidates run ning for two City Council seats have been invited to speak at the function and she urged the public to attend. mis is an opportunity to learn aDOUl the candidates," commented Bennett. Number Five JDI rlBI- 131 area north of the Depot which would be serviced by a trolley. Watts told Reed and Johnson that an updated comprehensive master plan and a schedule of project phasing would be required before any decision on the conditional con-ditional use permit would be given. "There's nothing quite so permanent as a temporary solution," Watts remarked. "I think everyone supports the project but in the manner presented." presen-ted." Responding to the complaints regarding regar-ding the dilapidated condition of the rail cars, Johnson said they would be "totally redesigned to make them look like those presented in the red rendering . ' "We will eventually bring in older cars," he added. "You have an awful lot of information to submit," Watts replied, "especially concerned with what the total phasing is going to be." Reed said he was unsure if the cars now here will be used as a permanent part of the project or if they will be traded for older models. He told the commission that more historic cars are available in Europe and Mexico and that developer Wally Wright was attempting to obtain them. The present cars were purchased because they had to be taken on short notice, he added . Although noting that older cars are being sought, Reed cautioned, "I'm not going to promise you the Orient Express." Ex-press." The rail cars to be used as lodging units will accommodate eight persons each, for a total capacity of 56 for this winter. The bar and restaurant cars will seat approximately ap-proximately 150 people. "I was as surprised as anyone to see those cars," Reed commented as the discussion drew to a close. "It was quite a shock," Watts added. tick who serves on the City Council. The four candidates Richard Martinez, Mar-tinez, Mary Lehmer, Bob Wells and Matt Alvarez survived the October 11 primary to go on to the November 8 general election. Each will be allotted 10 to 15 minutes for a speech and following the conclusion of the speeches, a question and answer session will be conducted. "Candidates Night" will be held in the Memorial Building and will begin at 8 p.m. |