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Show 46? EAST First Quarter Report Reveals SXT - 3RD SOUTH LAKE CITY, TJT 94lll City Carves Expenditures Nearly estimate based on where it would be, month also proved true, prompting the auditor to suggest that department heads continue to limit spending by five percent. percent below budget projections, City Auditor Russ Sanderson said Tuesday. A revenue shortfall forecast last WEST VALLEY. In the wake of a request for spending cutbacks, expenditures for the first quarter of the fiscal year here fell nearly 25 said. Without a solid historical background, city officials were off target in their projection, he admitted. Sanderson predicted, however, that revenues will come closer to meeting estimates in subsequent quarters. In those periods, officials are anticipating no more than $300,000 from the electrical usage tax. Fees for animal licenses also fell far short of what the auditor termed a bad projection. The department brought in only $1,000 from licenses, while $29,000 had been projected. All but $7,000 of that shortfall was wiped out by higher than anticipated revenues from business license, building permit and subdivision fees, he noted. Sandersons quarterly financial report to the City Commission listed expenditures for the July 30 quarter at $1.86 million, which equates to 75.1 percent of the budgeted $2.48 million. Despite a better than expected sales tax check for the quarter, revenue fell $123,000 ( 6.83 percent) below the projected $1,785,000. In a letter accompanying the quarterly report, Sanderson said I would suggest we still operate on the 95 percent spending until completion of the second quarter. At that time, if a shortfall still exists, steps should be taken to reduce each department three-mont- ac- cordingly. The bulk of the shortfall involved revenue from the utility tax on Utah Power and Light. Revenue from the tax on electrical usage amounted to only $272,000, con- Of Fallen Foes siderably less than the projected Part of the deficit was offset by a of $85,000 in sales tax revenue. City officials had estimated $763,000 from retail sales in the quarter, but the check actually amounted to bonus EROSION . . . Legia Johnson argues factors. In projecting revenues, Sanderson said he and former City Treasurer Randy Baker based their estimates on very generalized information provided by UP&L. The utility company had not separated West Valley City Okayed that approval of F. C. Stangl's research business park would erode existing residential area in Red- wood. See related story inside this section. residents from other electrical users and only could provide an Two Sections pointed out. Most city departments displayed good management and complied well with the requested spending - 28 Pages IVe&WaQhj THE VOICE OF WEST VALLEY CITY UTAH 241 primary, At Large: votes behind Rumors have been circulating that Price, who did not mount a serious campaign before the primary, is being encouraged by his supporters to consider a write-icampaign. The mayor was not available by telephone yesterday (Wednesday) to either confirm or deny the 656-38- r. Published weekly at 155 E. 4505 South, Salt Lake City, UT 84107. Second clast postage paid at Salt Lake City, UT 84115. Subscription rate $10.00 per year. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to West Valley View, Box 7187, Salt Lake City, UT 84107. Thursday, October IS, Dasa'rt Half-pric- e offer Chino. Ro pieces. plus serving outcome of last weeks municipal primary election. Results of the preliminary vote for the first West Valley City Council became official Tuesday afternoon following a canvass. City Recorder Kathy Kaumans and City Auditor Russ Sanderson I City's Share Declines 2 91 Development To The North Chamber Topic Commission members The County Council of Governments (COG), an organization of executive officials from local governments in Salt Lake County, earlier this year revised the formula which determined each entitys financial contribution to the system. 4150 So. Red- wood Road. Its National O poitlf Newspaper Week. If we expected resounor any reacding applause tion at all in fact were in for a real shock. - - Perhaps a shrug of the shoulders and an unconcerned remark like, what? So Last week was National Pickle Week and National Dog and Cat Week is right around the corner. Whats significant about a week calling attention to newsIn a sense papers? thats a justifiable All those other weeks with which the general public is plagued are important. Cotton Week, Woolen Week, Raspberry comment. approved the expenabout less than the previous year. of $27,015, which is $10,000 (993) ; Oren Simmons, plus two (730); Virginia Sorensen, plus one (713); plus six At ear Second-plac- Analysis finisher Dale Lobato faces a major challenge. His opponent, Brent Anderson, compiled the most votes of any candidate 2,431 and won in all but four voting districts (at Orchard and Sandburg elementar-ies)- . In fact, Anderson received 46 more votes than Lobato in the latters home district. At Large Top Larry Bunkall, like Anderson, was a big winner with 1,961 votes. He was particularly dominant in Council Districts 2 and 3. Challenger William Bright received most of his support from his home area, District 4 Hunter), but received weak support from the other council districts. -- District 1: Michael Embley won five of nine voting districts, Ray White the other four. Embley defeated White by 14 votes in the latters home district. -- District 2: Gerald (Jerry) Powers edged Jay Jackson by 30 votes in the closest race. Both men voted at Frost elementary. Powers largest margin of victory was in his home district (20), which ) ( : -2-- vote-gett- ( he won by 101 votes; Jacksons was in his home district (21), which he won by 98. -- District 3: Without launching much of a campaign, Quentin (Pete) Winder ran away with this race, capturing 604 votes to 190 for his nearest competitor, Nancy Jordan. She is the only woman to survive the primary, but did not win in any voting district and is vying against a well known family name in 1: included The Lloyd Jones race e the community. 21 is Sedillo-Claud- e shaping up as a close one. Sedillo collected 39 more votes in the primary, not a significant amount among the 1,800 votes cast Sedillo's strongest support came from the Kennedy junior high area, while Jones fared best at Whittier elementary. Two Mayor Candidates To Speak WEST VALLEY. Mayoral candidates Jerry Wagstaff and Jerry Maloney will be featured at a forum tonight (Thursday) at West Lake junior high The 7:30 p m. session is sponsored by the West Valley Jaycees. A panel of local reporters will present questions to the candidates. They will have three to five minutes to respond, said Jaycee spokesman Mark Holt. nights spon- sored by the West Valley Police Aid Assn, also are scheduled Oct. 20 and 27 in City Hall. State Representative Reed Palmer will be moderator at the sessions. Candidates for mayor and Districts 1 and 2 will participate Oct. 20, at large and Districts 3 and 4 candiuaies are scheduled the following week, said association spokesman, Det. Jerry Yai brough The public is being invited to submit written questions to the candidates. A list of 20 questions assembled by the police association also will be presented to the candidates before the meeting, Both sessions begin at 7 p.m. Large: Larry Bunkall, plus two (1,961 ) ; Thomas (Tom) Shafer, plus one (831 ) ; -- District 1: Michael Embley, plus one (430); Z 2: Gerald (Jerry) Powers, plus 10 (417); Janice (Jan) Markland, plus two (159). -- District Ander- West Valleys allotment last year (based solely on population) was $36,500. This years figure is based on a mixture of population and usage. In other matters, the commission agreed to an increase in the issuance of industrial revenue bonds (IRB)for a Zions First National Bank project to nearly $9 million. Last spring, the commission approved the issuance of revenue bonds worth up to $2.25 million in the citys name for construction of a computer and credit center in the northern portion of the city. Zions representative Ed Felsing A $27,000 con- 911 unanimously diture three (1,448); That e - Commission. The 12:15 session will be held at here S - At Large: Brent son, plus one (2,431); Dale Lobato, emergency telephone system services in this city was approved here Thursday by the City president of Triad Utah. Chuck-A-Ram- a, 262 6682 : plus 198 crossing guards added to the police force at the start of school, the auditor said part-tim- Contract Gains Approval 1 WEST VALLEY. tract for TAYLORSVILLE. Members of the West Valley Area Chamber of Commerce will be given a look at commercial development in the western portion of Salt Lake City during a luncheon session here today (Thursday). Focusing on the Salt Lake International Center will be guest speaker David Handley. He is vice the - conducted the canvass. City Commission members did not actually participate, but did approve the final tabulations. Receiving additional votes following the canvass were -- Mayor. Jerry Wagstaff, plus one (1,689); Henry (Hank) Price, WEST VALLEY. Extra votes, primarily from absentee ballots, altered the vote total but not the happened when she did. I had between 20 and 25 calls, sold it right away and Im very the pleased with the results! Holladay area lady reports. Like most folks who use classifieds in Utahs most widely circulated weekly newspapers, Mrs. Richards found results quick and costs quite inexpensive. to place your ad. Dial 262-668- departments Canvass Changes Vote Totals Can you sell a set of China through a Green Sheet classified ad? You bet! Ask Mrs. Jack Richards, 2108 E. 4850 South, what FRANCISCAN for 12 All Election Outcome Not Altered 20 To 25 Calls! Sarvlca - Volume 27, Number 40 19B1 projected -- District rumors. Wagstaff. USPS would be $9 4 million, down from a $9 8 million estimation last month On Sept 30, 189 employes were on the city payroll compared to a - City Council candidates are preparing to launch their final election campaigns. In several races, election observers note that the outcome of the Nov. 3 vote could depend heavily on which primary survivors are able to muster the support of defeated candidates. In a nutshell, heres how the races shape up: -- Mayor. Gerald Maloney captured the most votes in the primary election, but is expected to face a tougher test in November. Incumbent Commissioner Jerry Wagstaff finished 80 votes behind Maloney, but is counting on the backing of his fellow commissioner, Renee Mackay, who was fourth in the primary. Mrs. Mackay has not formally endorsed Wagstaff, but is believed to be firmly in his camp. A key to the outcome could be the position of Mayor Henry (Hank) Price, who finished third in the Sanderson blamed the erroneous electrical tax projection on several Is h WEST VALLEY. With the field pared to a workable number following last weeks primary vote, e $848,000. Research Park Permit projected $65,000. That could be recovered if of ficials are able to invest approximately $2 5 million at a high interest rate for the final six months of the fiscal year (through June 30), Sanderson said. Making up a major portion of the $2.5 million will be an estimated tax $1.8 million in property receipts. That money should be received by December or January, Sanderson said During the first quarter West Valley also paid off the $360,310 budget deficit carried over fiom the citys first y ear of existence, he cutback, Sanderson said. Only the City Attorneys office exceeded its budget (104.3 percent), primarily due to payroll needs, but Sanderson said he foresees no difficulty bringing that department into line All other departments maintained tight controls on spending During the quarter, the police and fire departments spent 83 8 and 74 2 percent, respectively, of their budgets, he pointed out. At the current rate of spending, Sanderson projected that West Valley's budget in September, 1982 Primary Survivors Seek Support $450,000. April-Jun- Because the city received less from the utility tax and, thus, had less money in the bank, interest on investments was $32,000 below the feelings of Sanderson told the commission Thursday the firm needed up to $9 million bonding to construct the building and install computers. Work is expected to begin next spring on the building. About 150 employes are anticipated at the center, he said. City officials also were scheduled to consider a request for an industrial revenue bond for Johnson Matthey Investment, Inc., but the matter was postponed. Johnson Matthey has received approval from various city agencies to construct a gold and precious metals refinery . CONTRACT . . . As City Attorney Ron Greenhalgh glances over agreement, administrative assistont Karen Leftwich explains terms of West Valley's 911 emergency services system contract. byjimcornwell Week and so on, ad infinitum, have a purpose that of reminding Americans of the role those things play in daily life. And with due respect to the sponsors of each of em, their effort is meritorious. But our prejudiced opinion tells us theyre not as Important on the American scene as newspapers. - Now that smacks of real egotism, we can hear readers saying. His business is more important than that of anyone else! Well, if it comes out that way -so be it. Newspapers are of tremendous importance in our way of life. We could more easily do without raspberries than we could be without the printed voice. That statement, mind you, even in the knowledge that rasp- berries are the favorite fruit of, the Missus. Newspapers come in assorted sizes, shapes and colors. And in the minds of our founding fathers, they were of equal importance regardless of size. The opinion expressed by one newspaper could be refuted by another a system of checks and balances very much in keeping with the basic principles of our democracy. And thats something the pages of history have frequently recounted - newspapers disagreeing on every imaginable topic ranging from politics to foreign policy. Or, on a grassroots level, arguing in print over the relative merits of school construction, municipal budgets or even types of government. Newspapers of all size are the sounding block, the podium for differing views, the voice of some segment of people. Not only is a newspaper the soapbox from which the editor can disseminate his thinking - . . - its also the forum in which the reader can make his viewpoints known through a letter to the editor. And of significance is the fact that the opinions of that editor are Theres no doubt about what is fact and what is opinion. No paper worth its salt expresses editorial opinion in its news columns or slants a story to give undue weight to the viewpoint it supports. Again with due respect, that isnt necessarily true of television reporting. Its frequently quite to difficult if not impossible separate viewpoint from fact on the TV screen. True, many TV channels have an editorial thats But the news anchorman is also a disseminator of what sometimes turns out to be personal opinion. And his performance isnt so-- - - labelled - even if its nothing more than a raise of the eyebrows or a shrug of the shoulders, reflecting without words his doubt that a quoted statement was true - or false. Newspapers are watchdogs, guarding the rights of citizens. And, sometimes in the face of citizen criticism, also guarding the rights of those who govern Now and then an unpopular governmental move is the right one, despite the displeasure of the populace. Newspapers disseminate more than news and views. They provide a method by which businessmen can communicate with potential customers, relating the merits of their product and, by printing its price, telling customers where they can find the most competitive bargain. -- -- Newspapers are bulletin boards for the community they serve, relating the who, where, when, how and why of a wide assortment of citizen organ- izations. Contrary to some opinions, newspapers are not public servants. They draw no support from taxes and must rely on the general public for the revenues which will make them healthy and viable. But its essential they earn reasonable profits for when thats not true, the newspapers voice is weak and its civic importance minimal. Newspapers expect no accolades this week. They only call to your attention through Newspaper Week the role they play in your everyday life. Try, if you will, to imagine the informational void if all newspapers were to abruptly disappear from the American scene. 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