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Show uasc 7 AH Series Of Sessions Are Scheduled 7 EAST 3RD SOOTH SALT LAKE, CITY, UT 34111 - To Begin On Master Plan Hearings WEST VALLEY. By the end of the decade, this city probably will have 97,000 people. By the end of the century, just 18 years from now, the population could climb to 118,000 from todays estimated 72,000. With those figures in mind, West Valley officials will begin this week the public participation process of an effort to revise the city master plan. General meetings will be held in each of six planning districts to obtain Information on how city residents feel this anticipated growth should be dealt with in coming years. from various sources to be used in revising the master plan adopted by the city after its formation in July, 1980. Updating the master plan has been advocated frequently by critics of existing zoning in the city and was cited almost unanimously by city council candidates as a priority project for the new administration. The process established by Janson allows for massive citizen participation. If people want to participate, they have the system to do so, he said in an interview several weeks ago. But, he conceded, nothing guarantees that people who verbally criticize the existing plan will back up their outspoken ideas with action. Its one thing to try to involve people in planning the future of their city. You have to go the extra mile to do that, Janson said. Going the extra mile involves media publicity, contacts with community council leaders and, most importantly, relying on dissemination of information about the process, he ad- (See box for specific hearing dates and sites). The population projections are highly speculative since they are based on current economic conditions, admits city long range plan- The following is a list of locations and times for meetings on the city master plan. All meetings are at p.m.: 7 - District (2100 to 3500 South, Jordan River to Tuesday e at Redwood Center; District 2 (3500 to 4100 South, WednesJordan River to day at Redwood Center; - District 3 (2100 to 3500 South, to 4800 West), Thursday, March 4, at West Lake junior word-of-mout- out. Multi-purpos- - - - District 5 (2100 to 3500 South, 4800 to 7200 West), March 9 at Whittier elementary; - District 6 (3500 to 4700 South, 4800 to 7200 West), March 10 at Whittier elementary ; - District 4 (3500 to 4700 South, to 4800 West), March 11 at Granger high. h Three Sections WcftfOotoj rK w -- - all in neighborhoods? Parks, open space and urban design committee: Are parks and recreation a priority item? How - can the city initiate and finance a 36 Pages "k THE VOICC OF WES T VALLEY CITY UTAH USPS 656 380 reen Sheet Newspaper Published weekly at 155 E 480$ South, Salt Lake City, UT 84107 Second class postage paid at Salt Lake City, UT 84118. Subscription rate $10 00 per year. POSTMASTER- - Send address changes to West Valley View, Box 7187, Salt Lake City, UT 84107. Thursday, February 25, Volume 1982 28, Number All 7 departments - 262 6682 BEST . . . Halfway House Is On Hold' Green Sheet photo election night coverage in West Valley City captured top spot in Utah Press Assn, competition. See related story inside this section. I've Sold It! Please cancel my ad! I scheduled it to run twice, but Ive already had a buyer. Glenn Jackson, 4707 W. Palmer Dr., made that call to the Green REGULATION size pool table with ac- cessories Well built. Sheets classified department on the day his ad came out. The first caller bought it, he said, but there were many other calls. The West Valley City man found, as most users of Green Sheet classifieds do, that results are quick and costs inexpensive in Utahs most widely circulated weekly newspapers. to place your ad Dial Save $1 by paying before it runs. Ask us how. Youll get results! 262-668- 2 Ekstrand, Smith Are Named Merit Scholars GRANGER. Two senior from high have been Granger National Merit Scholar- designated ship finalists. They are Karen Ekstrand, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jerome Ekstrand, 4386 W. 3780 South and Deano Smith, son of Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Smith, 3441 So. 2660 West. WEST VALLEY. A ceasefire has been called and negotiations are proceeding on one front in the battle between state corrections officials and a coalition of city residents and businessmen. But while a truce is in place until April 2 in the fight over the location of a halfway house here, members of the West Valley Citizens Assn, are going ahead with plans to try to convince the State Board of Youth Corrections to reconsider its decision to place a maximum security youth facility at Decker Lake. It seems likely, however, that the youth board will be far less inclined than the adult board, to reassess its position, according to state and city officials. Andy Gallegos, executive director of the State Department of Social Services, said at Fridays Board of Corrections meeting that planning for the youth facility was progressing at full speed. He also noted that' the first payment to Salt Lake County for the Decker Lake property has been sent and accepted. Nonetheless, the citizen group will continue its efforts under the direction of C. J. Iacona, said another leader of that group, Delores Roberts. Mrs. Roberts will continue to work with local business representatives and adult corrections staff members to find an acceptable alternative to the already approved halfway house location at 2560 That group was taking a close at three sites at a Tuesday meeting, Mrs. Roberts said yesterday (Wednesday), and will meet again Saturday to investigate the locations more fully. look At an early age we received a warning from Dad never to stake a bet on a fortune cookie prediction. weve taken little stock in the hollow, curved pastries they bring you with the check at a chop suey palace. Until Sun- day, that is. Bettes at Hong cookie Fung Lus - or was it Chow Ho Fees? A plea- sant surprise is in store for you. Ours said, A member of your family will soon do something that will make you proud. We know gamblers whod stake the south 40 on such predictions. In spite of the obvious fact that bakers at Pacific Western For by -- Budget Work Looms New Manager Is Facing Key Tasks halfway house be placed at The past three days largely have been devoted to acclimating himself to his new position, getting to know department heads and council members, and preparing for the real work that lies ahead. And, of course, theres also that slow process of moving momentos and books into the office between City Council study sessions and other meetings. The real work, in addition to running the city on a daily basis, involves two critical areas for this still young city, according to the former manager of La Plata, Md. For Newman, the first big looming ahead is the thing preparation of the budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1. And for department heads who have likened City Financial Director Russ Sanderson to an amiable d but Scrooge, Newmans characterization of himself as a 600 So. 2100 West. DiBella argued that Salt Lake City already had its share of halfway houses and that the board had told city officials that no more corrections centers would be placed there. While Mrs. Roberts did not specify which sites were examined Tuesday by the citizen group, four other locations in the city were discussed briefly at Fridays meeting. Mentioned briefly were a parcel at 7500 W. 2100 South, a e parcel at 1100 W. 2100 South and a parcel of unspecified In Agricultural Zone property was not located near schools or neighborhoods. Rushton also noted that the family would require the state to purchase a minimum of 10 acres. The halfway house would require no more than three acres, state officials have said. alternate house. sites for halfway I Turn to Section C for our eight-pag- e overview of "The Perfect Wedding" . . , IN . . . a John his d watch. While the new manager has not finely-tune- had time to evaluate the effectiveness of the city staff, he said his initial impressions are quite favorable. Im impressed with the whole shooting match here. Im sure there are problems here and there, but for the most part, Ive observed a legitimate, conscientious effort to be responsible to the citizens and to do it in a professional manner. - Eliminating Duplexes WEST VALLEY. The City Plann- ing Commission has scheduled a hearing today (Thursday) on an ordinance change which would prohibit construction of duplexes in an l (agricultural) zone. Current zoning regulations allow duplexes on 10,000 square foot lots within l zoning. Planning staffer Jared Campbell said the commission was considering ending that allowance to make city zoning ordinances more consistent. Planners also are expected to hand down a decision on Eugene Smiths application for commercial ) zoning on 2.9 acres on the northwest corner of 4100 So. 2200 A-- A-- Just about everything you need to know to mako that happen Is contained In a special area of today's Green MOVING Newman has assumed duties as city manager. Planners Consider size at 2400 So. 5600 West. The fourth alternative was proposed by Brent Rushton, whose family owns 77 acres in the vicinity of 2400 So. 6000 West. Rushton told board members the Sheet w: I make Russ look like a spendthrift, he said. The budget development process already has been initiated. Last week, Sanderson sent a package of papers to each department head, requesting a breakdown of budget needs not only for the coming year but also for the next five. Newman will become involved in the process when the budget are returned, probably Eackages 11. At that time, he said he will meet with department heads, individually and in groups, to develop an overall package that he feels comfortable in submitting to the council for final approval. The second task facing Newman is the implementation of the city four-acr- MOVE IT . . . Businessman Jim DeBry said city residents could come up with viable manager form of government approved by voters last July Newman said he will attempt to explain the new systems operations so that everyone will understand how we fit together as WEST VALLEY. Since coming onto the job Monday, City Manager John D. Newman has been receiving a crash course on city affairs while doubling as a moving man arranging his first floor office. 3Vfe-ac- re W. 2365 South. here's a point As a result, Fridays meeting, the Board Corrections gave the group until April 2 to come up with a plausible list of alternatives, locations which would have all services av eilable and would not be in the proximity of neighborhoods and schools. Those sites must be within West Valley City, said board chairman S. L. DiBella, who rejected the citizen groups proposal that the At of - very conservative money manager bodes tight times ahead. ' of - tight-fiste- Youfh Fight Still On Top Honors sewer service problems? Should neighborhood crime prevention programs be stressed? Is there a more desirable location for City Hall? Energy use committee: Should the city commit manpower to analyze its past energy use and take steps to reduce that use? Should the city revise its building and zoning codes to encourage use of solar devices and designs in buildings9 costly program? Would a street planting program be considered worthwhile? Transportation committee: How can areas along major roads be made more livable? Are streets adequate in sidewalks, width, lighting? Where does the circulation system need work? Are UTA facilities adequate? - Public facilities committee: How can safety for children be improved? Are there water and growth and sidewalks desirable -- The planner is hoping for a large Residential neighborhood appearance committee: What areas are appropriate for single family homes, multiple unit dwellings, mobile homes? Are neighborhood parks desirable? Are high; ded. For the past several months, Janson has been compiling data 1 -- . ner John Janson. But while the figures could be high if the current recession continues or worsens, those totals will be reached inevitably, he pointed committees in each planning district to focus their attention on issues requiring attention and not to allow discussions to deteriorate into, in Jansons words, a recital of complaints and problems. Janson also has prepared a workbook to facilitate that effort. The workbook outlines the purpose of the plan and brings up a series of questions for consideration by various committees. Among those questions which should be addressed by committee members are: - Commercial and industrial growth committee: Should the city actively encourage commercial and industrial growth, what type and where? Should the city attempt to develop a focal downtown area? citizen turnout, having noted that planning is a positive way of shaping the future. City Planning Commission members will attend next weeks general meetings, helping citizen Tuesday (C-l- West. The board also will reconsider Western Asphalt Pavings request for an asphalt plan at 4605 W. 2100 South. The reconsideration follows a period of negotiations between ' the property owner, company officials and planning staffers. Conditional use applications before the board are for: - Boat storage and mini shops on 1.5 acres at 4641 W. 3500 South (Errol Bevan) ; - Child care center at 3245 W. 3100 South (Barbara Mitchell) ; - Waterslide and concession building on 2 3 acres at 3874 -- Rockwood Rasmussen); Way (Heber - Home occupation beauty salon at 4217 Deno Dr. (Jan Langford) ; - Office-warehou- se at 2420 So. Keller Construction) . Planners also will discuss amending the city fence ordinance as it applies to certain areas in residential neighborhoods. The commission will meet at 9 a.m. in the upstairs conference room in City Hall, 2470 So. Redwood Road. 3400 West ( Jim Cornwell tune Cookie Co. havent been endowed with visionary powers to equal the lady in the little gypsy tea room or the mystic peering into a crystal ball. Bette admits some of her horsebetting cronies would put at least a fiver on a long shot if they received a fortune cookie that sounded so promising. But remembering Dads sage advice, we wouldnt have put a bogus copper penny in a gumball machine on the strength of this Oriental fantasy. So what happened Sunday? member of our family made us proud. And a pleasant surprise took place. A Thats obviously a roundabout way of getting to the subject. But when you intend to discuss something that smacks of unmitigated braggadocio, you have to approach it with discretion. And, anyway, the fortune cookie part really did happen - we have -- the evidence to prove it. Had to dig deep in the trash to find the tiny slips of paper. But since wed been out of town, the plastic bags hadnt been emptied and the pieces of what some call rice paper were there. Its not rice paper. Its No. 3 sulphite bond according to Bob Prince, our resident paper expert, who tossed off the opinion while rushing out to perform his duties as Exalted Ruler of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks. But thats another story. The thing that made our fortune cookie prediction come true is this: Bette was elected vice president of Utah Press Association. Its highly likely shell progress to the presidential rung in another year if she doesnt rob a bank or shoot the Sheriff in the meantime. If she had her way, itd be the t secret of the year. She shuns publicity, forbids a photo and will probably serve us a cup best-kep- hemlock and a plate of ground glass for breakfast tomorrow just for mentioning it. of petition has a paper won CS plaques. There were other pleasant prises, too . . back-to-bac- k sur- Nevertheless, it brings out a right. The thing that made her prediction an accurate one: The Green Sheet, of which shes copublisher, provided an extremely pleasant surprise when the annual awards for newspaperlng were distributed later in the convention. Ethel Bradfords section devoted to the feminine side of the news nabbed first place. So did the papers promotional work on its annual Cooking School, a joint effort by many staff members under the direction of Carolyn Hall. Then there was Mike Gorrells prize-winnin- g photo of Commis- sioner Jerry Wagstaff reviewing distasteful election returns during his bid for Mayor of West Valley City. p Not to mention plaques for efforts in advertising ideas, the domain of Bill Olsen; typography, under the thumb of the aforementioned Exalted Ruler; front page quality, which, like the Community Service plaque, is attributable to the work of Dop Robinsons news staff; and, humbly, the column which regularly occupies this run-neru- The Murray Eagle, base paper of the Green Sheet group, captured General Excellence best) among Utahs (all-arou- largest circulation newspapers. It also brought ly home top honors in Community Service for the second consecutive year. Never before in the history of the press com er Its conceivable this sort of patter could be labelled bragging. But crafty old baseball pitcher Satchell Paige always said, If you done it, it aint bragging self-servin- . good deal of pride on our part to go along with the eyepopping realization, that the fortune cookie was actually space. g ! Its hard n not to be proud of staff members button-poppi- whose quality workmanship achieves awards. So at the risk of being penalized for unsportsmanlike gloating, we have to say this is the eighth time the General Excellence plaque has come to rest on the Green Sheets office wall. The most obvious thing we could liken it to is eight state championship athletic teams by one school and thatd certainly be a sure-fir- e formula for a celebration. Its too bad, though, that we cant question Dad again concerning his lack of confidence in fortune cookies. - |