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Show 4 kj 4- - V V 4 Vv - if v f - f -- p .tf r J-- T rr y t PRESS ASSOCIATION UTAH 467 EAST 300 SOUTH Ten SALT LAKE CITY UTAH Best years from now well wonder how we ever were satisfied to give no better service than we do today. -- George M. Pullman Thursday, February , Pv 1 PAID '"lit Lake City Utah Permit No 373 -- Single. Copy 25' The Green Sheet 14, 1985 Demands Made For Pedestrian Safety rfLr.vf 84111 M HOP Volume 31, Number 4 j 3 BULK RATE U S Postage - 'It's Time For; The City To Take Action Citizen Says sidewalks along busy roads in the by Lance Gurwell ci- ty- WEST VALLEY CITY. Nearly 100 concerned citizens crowded into City Council chambers here Thursday and demanded that the city install sidewalks along dangerous streets in the city. Many residents arrived well before the 6 p.m. council session and were greeted by reporters from three television stations, several radio stations and three newspapers. Judy Morgan, 3529 W. Cambridge Dr., presented pettions signed by 1,000 West Valley City residents to the council and chided them for dragging their feet in installing SAFETY SOUGHT . . . Judy Morgan add rosso City Council, soaking safoty for podostrians along Wost Valloy stroots. Three Districts City Zone Hearings To Continue Today continue the hearing to this month. The Planning Commission will also hold a public hearing on planning districts five and six. In district five, which extends from 2100 to 3500 South, between 4800 and 7200 West, only minor changes are proposed. The master plan recommends designating the northeast corner of 7200 West and 3500 South for a professional office area and to change zone on the north side of the 4900 W. 3100 South to low density uses. The master plan recommends two changes in planning district six, which runs from 3500 to 4700 South, extending from 4800 to 7200 West. It would designate both western : . . Continued on page 5 . -l City's 'Pro' Motion Fails time for the city to take acsaid Mrs. Morgan. Its dangerous for our children to walk to she said. There are no school, sidewalks and there are open canals. We dont expect all the sidewalks now, but we want you to find a way to start. The petitions called for sidewalks to be installed on 3600 West from 3500 to 4100 South on both sides of the street, as well as on the north side of the street from 3200 to 3600 West on 3800 South It also called for a canal on 3740 So. 3600 West to be covered. David Seals, 3626 Sherlene Cir., was struck by a vehicle and killed on Jan. 16, as he was walking along 3600 West at about 3935 South while returning home There are no sidewalks along the street. The driver of the vehicle, Ethel A. Smith, 4382 Twilight Dr., Kearns, was found to have a blood alcohol content of .24, according to police. She has been charged in connection with the death. The dead youths mother told the council her son had been killed because there was no sidewalk. If you cant raise money for a sidewalk, but you can raise money for a new building (city hall), well I cant understand that, said Carole Fifteen-year-ol- d W. from-schoo- - WEST VALLEY. The City Planning Commission here will continue its public hearings on zoning changes proposed for the citys master plan when it convenes in City Hall at 9 a.m. today (Thursday). The commission will hold a preliminary session at 8 a.m. before the regularly scheduled meeting. A hearing on planning district three will be continued from last month. Planning district three lies north of 3500 South, between and 4800 West. The citys master plan recommends that current M-- 2 zoning (heavy manufacturing) be changed to M- (light manufacturing). Heavy opposition to the proposed changes at last month's public hearing prompted the Planning Commission to Its tion, l. Seals. Kids are being killed. Mayor Jerry Maloney listenedd to the charges and admitted that the city does have a problem, but told those gathered that theres little that can be done about the situation. Maloney said it would cost as much as $50 million to put sidewalks in the city and that present state funding for roads (which can also be used for sidewalks) had already been allocated for street repair. He said to build the sidewalks, the funds would have to be raised one of two ways - either through general obligation bonds, which would require a vote of residents to agree for a tax hike to pay for them, or special improvement area where the sidewalks and gutters are to be installed, through districts in the which would also necessitate a tax increase, but only to those people in the special improvement districts. We are not insensitive to the said the needs of you people, mayor. "I would like to look and see what can be done," said Maloney. I would like to go to the property owners and see how they feel about it. The mayor did, however, nominate Mrs. Morgan to serve on a citizen committee to work with Police Chief David Campbell to explore safety alternatives. He also instructed City Manager John Newman to work with the city staff to enclose or cover an irrigation ditch which flows along the south side of Granger high and told Newman to see that the Police Department starts enforcing a no parking zone along the front of the high school. We do have egg on our face for allowing parking during construction, said Maloney. The lot completed, the students continued to park on the street. I told them (the Police Department) that if it was necessary, to start towing, said Maloney. Another group of citizens with the same concerns told the council that they want flashing lights reinstalled at a road crossing at Hillsdale elementary on 3100 South. Ann Thweatt, 3095 W. 3180 South, chairman of the Hillsdale school committee, said she feels the city takes every precaution to ensure the safety of drivers, but shows little concern for pedestrians, especially children. If we (adults) had to walk where we go instead of driving a car, Im sure wed take care of our sidewalks, she said in a prepared statement to the council. Her committee will also meet with the police chief and will report back to the council in two weeks. RESPONSE . . . Mayor Jorry Malonoy responds to citizens who petitioned City Council for sidewalks Thursday night. - Proposal Prohibiting Hunting Is Prevented1 From Making Progress i later approved both ordinances. A controversial no hunting or- cil WEST VALLEY. The City Council here held two public hearings and rejected a no hunting ordinance -one of four under consideration - at Thursdays council session. The first hearing concerned the dinance which would have prohibited hunting within the city limits died for want of a second. Councilman Mike Embley made a motion that the council pass the ordinance. Hunting is now allowed within certain constraints, but recent public outcry about violations of the present law led the city to consider the new no hunting ordinance. The council will also pass an ordinance to amend the Uniform Plumbing Code and give the designation of elderly housing as a quasi-publi- c use, which would exempt it from certain zoning regulations, but which would require that the conditional use not be changed from elderly housing to any other form of multi-fmail- y housing. The other hearing was to allow for input on a proposed ordinance to change the present zoning on the permitted use of gasoline pumps in 2 and 3 zones. The concern is the installation of gasoline pumps on corner lots, which presents a potentially hazardous situation. No one offered input during the first hearing and only one person questioned the council on the gasoline pump ordinance. The coun Granger-Hunte- C-- C-- - .v Improvement r District authority to inspect water lines between the house and the water meter. The council also passed a resolution opposing the busing of West Valley City students to east side high schools; declared a typewriter stand, a paper shredder And an electric stapler as surplus property to be t $ ' - S i XL 4, j'v ' O ' City Manager John Newman gave a report on some federal money the city recently received to improve rental properties. The city recently applied for $50,000 from the government and received $99,000. ' JuJ ,n'SW ': V ty. w M X 'V right-of-wa- IS . Nt.- -l ' V. L V ' X 5V x o' V .V ' V - 1X . ' , , v'v X? X V X ' And Nary A New Flake In Sight dear view of utility lines indicates no new snow was falling Friday, a snows of previous days strong south wind whipping and weeks caused all the problem these motorists BRING A SHOVEL . . . While CITIZENS SECONDARY (IT SEEMS) could handle on 5400 South near 5500 West. Wind shipped snow Into drifts several feet deep, closing schools and stalling cars, trucks and buses, fust o glimpse of City Council members they come Pedestrion safety was focal point of o . . . West Valley residents who packed City Council Thursday night get a good backside view of television cameramen from three stations, while COG Members Hear sion. - Study Planned Fault-findin- g SOU.TH SALT LAKE. A spokesperson from the geological and mineral survey department of the Utah Department of Natural Resources told members of the County Council of Governments here Thursday it will participate in a three-yea- r study of earthquake-pron- e areas in Utah. Genevieve Atwood, director of the UGMS, said her department will take part in the study with the U. S. Geological Survey and the Utah Geological and Mineral Survey to areas in map out earthquake-pron- e Utahs five largest counties. A geologist will be employed by Weber and Davis counties, another by Utah County and another by Salt Lake and Juab counties. The most likely area for an earthquake is in the Sugarhouse Councils To Review New Annexation Bill - v sold; approved a subdivision request for Log Haven at 3950 So. 2200 West and granted a drainage easement at Valley Crest elementary, 5400 W. 3100 South. y for It also dedicated a D. R. Bevan at 4735 W. 3500 South; granted a warranty deed for Raes Child Care, Inc., at 3650 So. 3200 West and reviewed items dealing entirely with bond acceptances and releases. Following the council session, the council will reconvene as the Redevelopment Agency (there were no agenda items) and then convened as the West Valley Housing Authori- TALORSVILLE. When members of the United Association of Community Councils meet at 7:30 tonight (Thursday) at Eisenhower junior high, they will finally get a peek at an annexation bill thats been in the hopper for weeks. Besides the annexation bill, which UACC hopes will become law in the current legislative session, it will also review a recreation board bill and hear a report by Rep. Ronald Fullmer on a bill concerning victim restitution. Additionally, it will hear a report from member councils on their expectations regarding planning and zoning and will hear a report from Salt Lake Countys planning staff. , Quadrangle, said Ms. Atwood. This she comis an exciting program, mented. The study will be conducted in three phrases, one each year of the program. The first year will be spent collecting literature and compiling existing data pertinent to seimic hazards. The second phase will be to compile basic data maps for each of the counties at a scale of 1:1,000,000. The maps will show slide areas and ' active faults and will involve aerial photography and field checks. The third phase will be to use the basic data maps, along with descriptive text into county reports addressing seismic hazardsc The third phase also involves a briefing for county and local officials. I believe this project will make a valuable contribution toward achieving the goals of the USGS Wasatch Front Earthquake Hazards Ms. Atwood Reduction Program, said. In another matter, Jack Frey, who heads the arson strike force, told COG members that county arson investigators have received more than 1,400 hours of training in recent mon-ths. COG members voted unanimously to renew authorization of the county arson strike force for an additional two years. The council was also told that efforts are under way to hire an executive director for a new economic development alliance. Advertisements soliciting applications have been place in national publications, as well as newspapers and magazines. COG members were also given a briefing by Allan Moll of activities in the State Legislature, including how the state proposes to deal with flooding of the Great Salt Lake and funding aspects of a state takeover of Hogle Zoo. Deadline Near For Letters At Kearns County Planner Is Speaker At Magna KEARNS. Residents of this community are being reminded that Monday is the last day on which letters of intent will be accepted from persons wishing to fill two current vacancies on the Kearns Town Council. Two persons are needed to serve unexpired terms of retiring council members who have resigned, according to Candy Probert, council chairman. Applicants must have been residents of Kearns for at least one year. Letters of intent may be sent to the Kearns Town Council, P. O. Box 18512, Kearns, Utah 84118. Those desiring more information may call Mrs. Probert, MAGNA. Members of the Magna Chamber of Commerce will meet today (Thursday) at the Copper Golf 969-995- Club. A board meeting at 11:30 will precede the meeting, which begins at noon. Guest speaker is Clayne Ricks, director of Salt Lake County Planning and Zoning Division. Ricks will talk to the group about a new master plan for Magna that has been requested by the Magna Community Council, and a proposed redevelopment agency to be implemented here. Reservations may be made by contacting Chick Paris, president, or LaRee Pehrson, by 10 a.m. 250-674- 3 250-663- 8, |