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Show -N E W S- Covering what matters most Spanish Fork WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2007 • A7 Development project proposed for Salem Central Bank Ma I lory Byrnes STAFF WRITER C. Lynn Durrant and Terry A. Ficklin were re-elected to Salem City Council. They will be joined in January by Todd Gordon, who will replace Jeff Higginson. Mayor Lane Henderson approved of the re-election and said, "I know a lot goes on behind the scenes, but we certainly benefit from your service." The council entered a public hearing for the proposed Salem North Community Development Project Area Plan proposed in September. The plan would involve a transfer of five acres of vacant land owned by the city to the Redevelopment Agency, which has the power to regulate'a development of the land. "Right now, that's vacant land," said Attorney Randall Feil, "There are no residences, no population, and no buildings." Feil has worked with Salem Attorney S. Junior Baker to work out the details of the proposition. "It will be complementary to existing businesses and healthy to the economy of the community," said Feil. The land has previously been used agriculturally and is commercially zoned. A grocer)' store is one of the many buildings projected to occupy the acres. "Flexibility is the key and that's why this thing has been proposed," said Feil. The approval of the plan is based on the requirements that it satisfy a public purpose with correct development, have a public benefit, be economically sound and feasible, conform to the city's general plan, and promote public peace, health, safety, and welfare. "It's a good day for the city of Salem," said Henderson. In other business, Durrant, who is over the city electrical, discussed the law being deliberated by Governor Huntsman that could potentially triple the cost of power in 20 years. "Whether by wind or solar or whatever, by 2025, 20 percent of our energy will need to be renewable," said Durrant. The northeast corner of the lower ballfields that was torn up to replace the old tennis courts is going to be turned back into ballfields for $27,790. The project will be funded by recreational impact fees and look similar to the ballfields of the Mt. Loafer Recreational Complex. To cope with the rising cost of diesel fuel, the solid waste contractors are asking for a fifty cent increase, raising the cost from $3.13 to $3.63 to go into effect Dec. 1, 2007. Attorney Baker recommended the proposition be rejected because it is above the cost of inflation. 4 Seat Airplane DA40 G1000 Avionics Now available First Time Ever Namon Bills / Spanish Fork News BIGGER AND BETTER: Central Bank celebrated the grand re-opening of their newly remodeled Spanish Fork office on Friday, Nov. 8. The atmosphere was festive, with food and gifts for customers. Top, Clair and Mary Talbot accept a free gift from Glen Roach, branch manager. Below, Diane Woolford and Jennifer Westenskow assist Angela Jackson. City hears UDOT report on I-15 Heather Campbell STAFF WRITER the information, and also asked residents to make note of two upcoming public hearings that UDOT will be hosting. The Merrill Joel, a project manager from first hearing will be on Thursday, Dec. UDOT, attended city council meeting 13, 2007, from 4-8 p.m. at American this past week to give council and update Fork Jr, High School, 1120 North 20 on the latest happenings in regards to the West, American Fork, and the second will be held on Dec. 15, 2007, from 10 1-15 project. Joel told the council that UTA had a.m. to 2 p.m., at Dixon Middle School, finished the commuter rail study, and 750 West 200 North in Provo. Approval was given for a variance due to new tax funding, he said, "It was request made by Ridgeline Development very likely that the commuter rail would Inc. Ridgeline was requesting the advance ahead of the 1-15 project's... The funding we have [for the I-15 variance from the city's 25 foot project] at this point is just to complete setback requirement in order to build a $,540 square foot garage. After some the environmental study." discussion, it was determined by the However, Joel noted that as this study is now complete and feels there will be council that the request met the criteria set forth in the city ordinance. "lots of discussion on how to advance this During public comment, Sue Barber project" in future legislative meetings. suggested adding a new donation box on Joel said the draft of the Environmen- the city utility bill where residents could tal Impact Statement .will be released for donate to a Pioneer Memorial Park the public to review on Nov. 23, 2007. Fund. Barber said she saw the American The draft will be available for review on Red Cross donation box, which already both the project's website, www.udot. appears on the bill, and wondered why utah.gov/il5utahcounty, and at a num- the city couldn't do something like that ber of locations along the 1-15 corridor. for the Memorial. Joel encouraged residents to review After some discussion as to how to •N E W S. Spanish Fork go about that. Councilman Barber said, "I'm in favor of that idea; I think it's a good cause." The council agreed to look into the idea. The donations made to that fund will go toward a new statue that is being built for the Memorial. In other news, it was announced that Diamond Fork Jr. High school teacher Sharon Miya received the Science Educator of the Year Award from the Utah Museum of Natural History. The council felt it was important to publicly recognize Miya for her accomplishments and congratulated her on receiving the award. Counci Iman . Lei fson also congratulated the Spanish Fork ninth grade' football team on recently winning the state championship, beating Lone Peak 26-21. Leifson said this is the ninth graders' first- championship win since 1980. Councilman Barber thanked those who participated in the Spanish Fork Spook Alley. "A lot of work went into that," Barber said, "and we just want to acknowledge them for that work." at the Springville-Spanish Fork Airport st 21 Century / / Glass Cockpit DA40 Garmin 1000 Avionics Available for Flight Instruction & Airplane Rental Diamond FLIQHT CENTER of Spanish Fork, LC (801) 471-1304 www.DFCPiIot.com Celebrate with the Spanish Fork News bring your celebrations to From advertising to ownership Always local 280 North Main St., Spanish Fork and let us get the word out! •*J. |