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Show City Commission Concurrence Likely - Committee Recommends WEST VALLEV. The prospect seems almost assured that city residents will head to the polls on July 28 to consider adoption of a council-manag- voting power is the same as other council members, the committee noted. All of Redwood and part of Granger will be included in the far east district, while most or all of Hunter will make up the far west district. The bulk of Granger will be divided into two districts by a line running north-sout- h through the city, the committee decided. A specific recommendation on district boundaries will be made next Tuesday after a form of govern- er ment here. Mayor Henry (Hank) Price and Commissioner Renee Mackay said Tuesday night they would support a recommendation made minutes earlier by a special committee to hold an election this summer to consider changing West Valleys commission form of government to Commissioner Jerry Wagstaff, who did not attend Tuesdays committee session, also has expressed support privately for the form, indicating that no opposition to placing the measure on the ballot will come from within the City Commission. Commission members must approve a resolution to put the question1 before voters. Price said that action could take place on May 28, leaving two months to prepare for the election. vote, the specially-formeBy a committee headed by Rep. Norm Bangerter, 30, recommended the election be held this summer. In accompanying actions, the committee recommended the council be composed of representatives from four districts within the city and three members elected at large. One of the three members will be designated as mayor. The title will be largely ceremonial, since the mayor's council-manage- 7-- Harbrechts motion to recommend an election on that form was Two Sections USPS 656-38- 7-- council-may- tX'frnapmTMnm- 3 Thursday, May 21, All Volume 27, Number 20 1981 departments - system. or The committee will meet at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday in the upstairs conference room in City Hall to consider district boundaries drawn up Published weekly at 155 E 4905 South, Salt Lake City, UT 84107 Second class postage paid at Salt Lake City, UT 84119 Subscription rate 512 50 per year POSTMASTER. Send address changes to West Valley View, Box 7187, Salt Lake City, UT 84107 262 6682 by the subcommittee. - But the board upheld the earlier decision to allow sale of properties at Monroe and Kennedy junior high previously declared surplus. Patrons of Hillsdale and officials of the Utah Youth Soccer league were on hand to protest the property sales. Board members explained that the sale of surplus property is currently the only method it has of raising funds to construct new school facilities since its bonding To Focus On Growth In TAYLORSVILLE. Area Future capacity was reached when Taylorsville high was bid. While the board said it was in sympathy with need for soccer fields, it could not in good faith hold on to the land at Kennedy and Monroe, both larger than normal com- mercial development in already rapidly growing residential communities of the west valley area will be the focal school sites. point of a talk before d Board president Miriam Farnsworth told the soccer enthusiasts that two new fields are being prepared in Hunter Park and that both will be regulation size and suggested that at Monroe some restructuring of the area can save one of two fields. She said she also feels there is sufficient property being retained at Kennedy to allow a au-- dience here today (Thursday). ' Addressing members of the West Valley Area Chamber of Commerce will be Terry Wirtn, economist regional for the Wasatch Front Regional Council. The 12:15 p.m. luncheon session will be held at the Chuck-A-Ram4150 So. Redwood Road, according to Virginia Wasescha, Chamber In addition to projecting commercial growth in the communities of Taylorsville, Bennion and Kearns, Wirth said he plans to expand on what West Valley City must do to make preparations for becoming the states largest city within the next 10 to 15 years. The native of Ogden and current resident of Granger holds a bachelors degree from Weber State and masters degree in economic geography from the University of Utah. He and his wife Sharee have two sons and three WEST VALLEY. The sentiments residents who want to see the area remained zoned for residential purposes clashed here Thursday with the wishes of those seeking establishment of a research-busines- s park at 2200 So. Redwood Road. The City Planning Commission is expected to make a decision May 28 on F. C. Stangls request to get zoning east of Redwood Road and south of the 2100 South expressway, of changed from existing residential to an uses and designation that would (R-l-- 8, R-- 8 accommodate items right away the morning the ad came out and we were still receiving calls on We sold all the Sunday. Marla Brenay, 4715 Box Elder, relating what happened when she used a Green Sheet classified ad to sell household appliances. ELECTRIC range, $50. refrigerator, 14, $75. TV. bSw, $20; to place your ad. by paying before it runs. Ask us how. Dial Save super- - How is it the Bible puts it it all depends on whose ox is being gored? Something like 262-668- 2 $1 here's a point reach 900 next year. declared surplus in 1970 That area is projected for a park and the board said it would continue to hold the property. with The vote on the issue was Bruce Anderson and Richard Andrus voting against the proposal to rescind the Hillsdale decision and Mrs. Farnsworth joining Patricia Sandstrom and Joyce Higashi in changing the earlier action. Granite School District teacher negotiations have reached an impasse, the Green Sheet learned One session with "a Tuesday. federal mediator has been held with no further sessions scheduled until June 9. The final offer made was in the neighborhood of 5.5 percent. 3-- 2 REDWOOD ISSUE , . . With Planning Commission members Carroll Elford and Walt Ewell looking on In background. Dove Mineer, representing F. C. Stangl Construction Co., presents argument In favor of proposal calling for establishment of business and research park in area of 2200 So. Redwood Road. - Back when the United States was the major economic power of the world, it And then the worm turned. natural that our industrial giants would spread fectly bug-shap- for- , s M-- M-- tt And then the Japanese, who before WW II made toys that were junk, dropped their pint-size- d cars into American showrooms. And the giant Philips conglomerate of Europe started selling Norelco razors as fast as Remington and Schick. And electronic equipment made in the Orient n came into our lives bearing low-dow- price-tag- s ting high quality. We dont have to continue a recitation. You know whats happened. The country that once supplied quality goods to the world is now very much a consumer of other nations products. We're finding ourselves ori the world market. And if that doesnt bother your old American pride, you begin taking stock of what else is happening in this land of ours. Following on the heels of their products, these foreign manufacturers are doing exactly what American ones did a couple decades ago. Theyre putting their plants and showrooms right here on Yankee soil. And foreign investors are acquiring not only sizeable chunks of American corporations theyre buying em outright! Heres Lord Thompson of Fleet, a step-by-ste- p out-sol- d Those funny little German cars started it all. With their bodies and putt-puengines, they had the temerity to establish markets in the USA! oper-ation- s research-busines- R-B- P that the proposed research-busines- s park would include one million square feet of building space, with 5,000 people working there at full employment capacity. Sales tax yielded by the development would exceed $4 million per year, commission members were informed. Dave Mineer, representing F. C. Stangl Construction, assured those in attendance that activity under the research-busines- s park zone would be quiet, clean and compatible with existing structures in the area. He added that only parking will be allowed and that no outside storage would be permitted on the site. Mineer further pointed out that approval of the Stangl proposal would not spell an end to opportunities for residential housing that development in the area off-stre- - oodles of property in the vicinity would remain for construction of even if the research-busines- s park is established. Building elevation would not exceed 35 feet, and if given approval, the developer would watch the parks progress closely to make certain that requirements are met and that the development is constructed in a manner which complements neighboring structures. Concerns outlined by area residents included what Mrs. Legia Johnson of the Redwood Community Council described as a fear that the Stangl plan, if allowed to materialize, would foster a snowballing effect of sorts - that once a process of implementing zone changes is started, it could eventually clear the way for additional squeezes on Redwoods existing residential community, Mrs. Johnson said. We dont want a change in the residential zoning for this area. We want people to live there, Mrs. Johnson told the commission. The council leader asserted that although a quality research and business park has been proposed, West Valley City isnt hurting for industrial activity, and that the people who have made an invest homes -- ment and expended blood, sweat and tears to make the Redwood area a desirable place to live, expect to see their community suffer in the long run if the project gains approval, she added. Mrs. Johnson said there is skepticism among residents and council members regarding assurances that the proposed Stangl project would not cause the snowball effect that is feared. Regarding the economic benefits West Valley would realize from the proposed development, Mrs. Johnson said whatever course the commission decides to take boils down to a question of priorities beings or money. Also speaking out against the Stangl request was Redwood resident Terry Dawson, who claimed that the proposed development would yield considerable vehicle access and traffic control problems for the community. The commission was urged by opponents of the proposed zone change to consider the sentiments of area residents who will have to live with whatever is developed there. Prior to making a decision next week, the commission is expected to visit the site in question. A ceptable. seemed per- the park proposal. The Stangl firm previously l sought, and was denied, an (manufacturing) zone bid that was rejected because the commission l felt that allows uses which would be too intense for the area. Members of the planning staff proceeded to draft plans for a research-busines- s park zone designed to handle light industrial and technological uses. Opponents of the proposed designation, however, contended during a commission session Thursday that the latest Stangl proposal would still represent an intrusion on their desire to see the area remain zoned for residential purposes. Obtaining input first from proponents of the zone change, the commission was asked to consider the economic benefit the city would realize from a sales tax standpoint zone designation were if the adopted and proponents of the proposal were given the The commission was advised by Jim Cornwell What if Boeing, Lockheed and Douglas do build more aircraft than any other world manufacturer and sell first their prop planes and then their jets to just about every airline in the world? It all seemed so perfectly ac- that. eign lands and profit therefrom. So what if GM, Ford and Chrysler had auto manufacturing and sales outlets in Europe? W'hy shouldnt our major petroleum companies be educating the Near East in modern methods of pumping black gold out of their sandy soil? to The board said it could not hold the property for possible purchase by West Valley City because it is site at already holding a 4400 W. 3500 South that was Decision Due Next Week On Proposal president. Everything Sold ! In coun- pected For Redwood Area Zone Change R-B- P Listing possible for development of a soccer field The Hillsdale plan was rescinded in light of fhe proximity of homes to the playground and because enrollment at the school is ex- a, daughters. V. council-manage- ty. To ensure that a vote took place this summer on a possible change to a council form, Price said he had given encouragement to residents who were considering circulating petitions calling for a change to a UTAH - Chamber Talk Recreation board members, at the urging of County Commissioner Mike Stewart, had proposed the ban at a meeting last week. The commission yesterday (Wednesday) opted to work, through the County Sheriffs Dept, for stricter enforcement of laws associated with behavior in county parks. Recreation board members had felt that law enforcement officials were hampered in their ability to deal with problems in the parks. The commission said Wednesday that it would keep a close eye on the situation and that if problems persist, will consider a ban next summer. The Recreation Board also recommended that on a trial basis, the Valley Sports Assn, be allowed to dispense beer during several tournaments scheduled at the Cottonwood softball complex. The beer ban was not being extended to that facility. In making the recommendation, Recreation Board members were responding to concerns keyed largely to Hunter and Evergreen parks where citizen complaints both from potential park users and neighbors have been widespread. into r election on a system was then recomvote. Bill Barton, mended by a Duayne Johnson, Leland DeLange, Harbrecht, Mrs. Larson, Nathan Noyes and Bangerter supported the motion; voting no were Palmer, Mrs. Johnson and Lobato. Price applauded the committees recommendation, although many employes in City Hall believed the mayor preferred the council-mayo- r form. THE VOICE OF WEST VALLEY CITY GRANITE PARK. Members of the Granite Board of Education rescinded a decision to sell off a portion of the Hillsdale elementary playground as surplus property here Tuesday night. , their cond. An School Playground Preserved A beer ban in SALT LAKE. county parks proposed by the County Recreation Board will not take effect this summer. . . . 32 Pages Several members also expressed interest in a home rule" charter, but Palmers motion for a vote on that option died for lack of a se- Price said he favored either type of council, contending a commission form would bankrupt this ci- Board Rescinds Sale Action Beer Ban Nixed By Commisioners exceptions to beer ban ty parks is recreation visor Gary Swensen. - e&WadHw four-yea- at-lar- COUNTY 7-- 3 at-lar- d beer-relate- 8-- committee members Judy Larson, Legia Johnson and Reed Palmer said a change in the form of government was premature and that more time should be allowed to acquaint the public with the council-mayo- subcommittee determines the population of the various areas according to 1980 census figures. Each district will include about 18,000 people. Efforts will be made to keep Hunter intact within a district, but that communitys population might force a portion to be included in a west Granger district, the committee noted. Terms of office will be staggered initially. The mayor, one councilman and two district r representatives will serve terms, and the remaining three councilman two years each, the committee recommended. While no support was expressed Tuesday to retain the present commission system, other alternatives er 3 ramifications of a change, by comThey were outvoted mittee members who said a change is needed now before the current system becomes too entrenched. Delaying a vote beyond this summer would prohibit a change in government form until January, 1984, it was noted. by an 2 vote. Although they expressed support for a council-managsystem, five-memb- er r. council-manag- defeated had the backing of several committee members. Willard Harbrecht and Dale r Lobato supported a system, with the mayor appointing a chief administrative officer to conduct the citys daily operations. and demonstra - Canadian-Britis- h newspaper owner buying up American papers and TV stations at an astounding clip. And Rupert Murdoch, an Australian, taking over one of New York Citys major daily papers, among other American properties. invasions? Howard Johnsons restaurant and hotelmotel chain - youve heard of Howard? It belongs to Imperial Group, Ltd., a British -- Sony plant Japanese-owne- d. -- owned by ations. Alka-Seltze- Ohr-bach- s, another department store giant - Dutch owned. corporNot Alka Seltzer? ownership. - foreign A huge German firm, Tengelmann, has taken over what was once the Easts biggest food retailer - A&P. One of Wisconsins dairy product producers, Kikkoman Foods - now controlled by a Japanese firm. The sparkling Columbia Plaza complex in our nations capital belongs to the government of Kuwait. And Uncle Sam leases space in it for offices A pair of Saudi Arabian businessmen, flush with petroleum profits, have gobbled up real estate, shopping centers, hotels and banks - including, if youre looking for a chuckle in all this Georgia bank once controlled by Jimmy Carters manipulative friend, Bert Lance. ! The Michelin tire firm from France. Their new American factory is in South Carolina. Pepsodent toothpaste, Kool cigarettes, Timex watches - all You bet -- -- And those things of course, are close to a newspapermans heart. But what about some other rather surprising foreign conglomerate. That near San Diego. Those New York City shopping - Gimbels and Saks Fifth Avenue. British owned. giants The Dutch, with huge international firms dividing it up, have holdings of over $12 billions in the United States. Not far behind are the British, Canadians, West Germans, Japanese, Swiss and French. Even Romania owns an American coal company ! There are so many Arab-hel- d luxury homes in a section of Beverly Hills that its been nicknamed Gulf. the Persian its all right. do its still not the We must presume Theres certainly nothing well to change it. And equivalent of American holdings in other nations of the world. But somehow its disturbing. Sorta like Aunt Minnie renting her front bedroom to three foreigners - the bedroom Uncle Fud slept in all his adult life. Or are we just looking at the world through barnyard-brow- n -- glasses? |
