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Show I THEp Thursday, September 13, 1979 Page 3 B Creative Concern Presents In Conrert I MI'2M:lUTPJ:d Three Announce For Race Continued From Page 1 "I represent no special interest groups and I have no conflicts of interest," Mrs. Harding continued. "I feel I would do a good job of looking out for the best interests of the people of the city. I have been in marketing for eight years and have participated in parent volunteer programs and civic projects in the different communities com-munities that I have lived. I am a mother and a resident and I'm concerned and hard-working. I feel I can represent all factions in the city. I want the job!" DickShoff Fifty-nine-year-old incumbent Dick Shoff will be running for re-election this fall. He was appointed to fill the unexpired City Council term of Mayor Jack Green in 1977 and now will be seeking reappointment to the four-year four-year seat. Shoff was born in Lancaster, Pennsylvania and graduated from Franklin and Marshall College with a triple major in physics, math and chemistry. He has been living in Utah since 1958 when he was appointed to a four-man team sent to open the Hercules aerospace plant in Magna for the production of the Minuteman the first intercontinental ballistic missle. He continued his technical research and management work in missiles and rocketry until he retired from Hercules two years ago. He currently sells real estate through Brent Hill Realty. Although Shoff was out of town and not available for comment following his announcement to run for City Council, he did express his feelings about Park City in an interview with The Newspaper last April. At that time Shoff emphasized the need to get Park City's redevelopment program off the ground so that the older part of town could be cleaned up. He pointed to the empty lots and the need to refurbish derelict buildings. He commented that parking near Main Street would continue to be a problem, suggesting that greater care need be taken to completely remove snow from Swede Alley to make room for more parking. He especially pointed to the need for low cost housing. In the future, Shoff said he would like to see the addition of a community swimming pool and the sidewalks on Main Street changed to boardwalks to enhance its old West flavor. He also noted he felt the city should try to attract light industry to the area to increase the stability of the tax base and looks forward to a time when there are more consumer-oriented, rather than tourist-oriented, stores. "I feel personally responsible for the fact that the city has stopped giving away vacated property," Shoff said in April. "Lot-sized parcels of land worth up to $10,000 were being given away just because someone's house sat on it, because a previous lawyer told the City Council that was the way to do it. Now the property is either sold or traded. "As far as growth is concerned, no one wants to see it happen too fast. I think Park City can grow and still maintain its old-time mining, mountain moun-tain flavor. Other cities have done it, why can't we?" Bill Traeger Executive director of the U.S. Ski Team for the past two years, Bill Traeger announced his candidacy for the City Council Wednesday. Traeger was born in New York City and spent most of his growing up years in Southern California where he graduated from the University of California, Los Angeles with a degree in economics. He came to Park City about four years ago on behalf of Western Mortgage, which had substantial sub-stantial land holdings in the town at the time. "Because of the contacts I had made, when the U.S. Ski Team was looking for an administrative person my name was suggested and I got the job," Traeger commented. Traeger, who is 34 and hi! been married for 12 years, lives'in Park Meadows with his wife and 7-year-old daughter. He is a trustee of the Kimball Art Center and participates in several local sports leagues. The Traegers began a Park City Cultural Club about a year ago, which is enjoying a healthy membership. "The decision to run for City Council was made in the last 48 hours after I was approached by several people from various segments of the City," Traeger said Wednesday morning. "I feel I have a lot to offer the City Council because of my previous experience, what I've learned through living here, my knowledge of development de-velopment and growth and my empathy for the preservation of the environment and the quality of life." The ski team director said he would discuss his feelings about major political issues facing the city next week after he has had more time to develop his campaign platform. Council Controversy Continued From Page 1 mented she wanted to know the annexation status before she would act. Debate over the course of action to be taken by the council continued, with many residents expressing concern over legal entanglements and the rationale of approving a project in an area that may not belong to the city. , Former Mayor John Prince jumped Ho his feetiarid commented, cah'f believe I'm not a Concerned Citizen! Is this a court of law or a City Council that acts on what it has to go by? "Every election year the same thing happens. You never see them do zilch all year long, but toward election time they turn out," he said, pointing to former City Councilwoman Mary Lehmer. "This is a stall tactic you know it and I know it." Councilman Dering then made a motion to approve the Ridgeview subdivision and Councilwoman Bennett cast the only negative vote. Citizens Council The conversation then turned to the recently-formed Concerned Citizens Council. Mayor Jack Green commented com-mented that a list of 10 problem areas had been presented to the City Council by the group for consideration. "The City Council has found many helpful suggestions in your ten items," Mayor Green said. "We will make a deeper analysis of all of them and give you a detailed report at the next meeting." Former Councilwoman Mary Lehmer then read a letter to the City Council from the committee. The letter indicated the group favored legal procedures being followed in the vacation of city streets. The group claimed the city illegally vacated the street behind the Silver King Coalition Building which runs through the Depot project. Mayor Green responded respond-ed that he was uncertain if the street belonged to the city. The group contends the city illegally vacated the street by approving the plans for the Depot project more than two years ago. The road currently is being reduced to 15 feet by the addition of a brick walkway, and adjacent property owner Mel Fletcher said he is concerned the city no longer will maintain it and that fire trucks will not be able to provide adequate protection. The letter further states that through ten years' continual use, the road is considered public, and a public hearing must be held before it can be vacated. ... Park City resident and attorney Barney Saunders informed' the council coun-cil that he is representing Fletcher, whose home is accessed by the street in question. He said it was Fletcher's wish to be assured by the city that he would be able to reach his home by the street. Depot project developer Wally Wright, also in the audience, told the council, "I just met with Mel last week and told him that he was free to use the road to get to his home. The same goes for anyone else there. I'll be glad to make arrangements with anyone else if they need access." Jerry Kinghorn, a Park City resident and attorney, then told the council of his intention to initiate legal action to make sure the street remains open. This prompted John Price to say, "What is this, the Supreme Court? It used to be that if a guy told me I was blocking his driveway, I'd move the car. What is all this lawyer stuff, anyway?" "Who is this guy?" Wright said pointing toward Kinghorn. "A self-appointed self-appointed savior of Park City? He was to go suing everyone." Wright's feelings were echoed by partner Bill Coleman, who commented, com-mented, "Why is someone going about all this high drama without coming to us and telling us there's a problem? This is the first we've heard of it. It's a civil matter. Why is he here adding to the drama and polarizing the community?" com-munity?" Park City resident Mike Doilney received a loud round of applause from the audience when he commented, comment-ed, "I'm frustrated by the attitude of this (Citizens Council) group. They represent about two percent of the population of the town. They are here notifying the City Council of their stand, but they should be required to state specifically who they represent." re-present." Fletcher again asked that the council give assurances that the city would maintain the street in the future, to which Mayor Green answered that a determination would have to be made if the street is in fact a public street before, such . assurances ; could be .given. "I don't want' to see this thing in circuit court," Kinghorn said. "I want to see it worked out." Wright bellowed, "We've worked it out! I talked to Mel last week. What is it with you guys!" Mayor Green asked that Wright and Fletcher meet again to make sure both parties are satisfied, while research is undertaken to determine the status of the street. On Wednesday, Mayor Green said a discussion with Planning Commission chairman Burnis Watts following the council meeting indicated the street in question is not a city street. According to Watts, former City Attorney Nick Collisides said, the property was owned entirely by Union Pacific and was sold in its entirety. Watts told Mayor Green that information to former City Attorney Nick Collisides. Citizens Council Chairman Bob Pinder told the council, "On behalf of the Citizens Council, I'd like to say that the letter was to urge the City Council to call a public hearing in future vacations. The Citizens Council represents the people who signed the articles of incorporation. I speak only for the 106 people who signed them and those who have joined since." Councilwoman Eleanor Bennett noted, "Bob, I signed, but I wanted to receive future information from the ; Citizens Council. My signature does not mean that the group 100 percent represents my feelings." The subject was closed when Prospector Park resident Larry Harding commented, "I had a problem with my house, but I managed to solve it without New York Lawyers, bodyguards or the Citizens Council. We came to the City Council for help and we got it, and I'd like to say thanks." Public Notices Continued From Page 2 FLU IMMUNIZATION CLINIC Fall is here and it is time for flu immunizations. im-munizations. There will be a free clinic on September Sep-tember 18 at the Marsac Elementary School from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. Flu immunizations are recommended for persons with chronic illnesses, persons who are over 65 years of age; or persons who have conditions which compromise their immune system. This influenza virus vaccine has been associated with very few side effects. The Health Department encourages individuals to take advantage of this clinic. For further information in-formation please contact the Health Department at 649-9072. WELL-CHILD CLINICS The September Well-Child Clinic will be held on Wednesday the 19th at the Park City Memorial Building, from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. The clinic is for well children from birth to school age. The major concern of the clinics is prevention. preven-tion. The services include: obtaining a health history; taking body measurements; screening for growth and development; immunizations; counseling and health education to parents and children; and ongoing health records. For further fur-ther information please contact the Health Department at 649-9072. SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS Park City High School needs substitute teachers in all fields. Certified and non-certified. Contact Jack Dozier 649-8316. iuReihei tin loi the hrst time sime they recorded ihe King ol ihe Cypses Soundlf Ji k See them on this very special lour, with Davids band, weaving then distinct Myles in an all acoustic blend of (a?. Classical. SwmR and Blupffrass Acoustically one ot the tinest concert hails in the West, next to the Salt Palate on West Temple 8:00 Sunday Night - September 16th See the Quintet on the Tonight Show, Thursday. September 13th Reserved Seals ib SO. 6 50 $7.50 at all Odyssey Record Stores. The Cosmic Aeroplane. bothGepettos and Ihetnd Run in Park Cny. The bo olficeat the Symphony Hall will be open ai 6 00 p m on the day of the show lean luc Ponty is postponed until November. &5 discount on LEVOLERS WOVEN WOODS VERTICAL BLINDS SHADES CUSTOM DRAPERIES CALL FOR FREE ESTIMATES interior MAEDEL'S Sales and Service BODY SHOP m&mm. Welding Kilby Rd. West ol Gorgoza 649-9802 KB You are cordially invited to a reception honoring Jenean Bair for 10 years of outstanding service to the parents and children of Park City. 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