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Show Volume 33, Number 24 Thursday, July 2, 1987 A Green Sheet Publication High way Fate Could Rest With Voters suggested a golf course be built at the site in order to keep the area low density. by Paula Huff Green Sheet Staff Writer WEST VALLEY. Bonds for com- 1987 ROYALTY . . . Kelly Beebe, center, was named Miss West Valley City for 1987 during a pageant Friday. Her attendants are Lanl Asophian, left, first runner - up, and Carrie Barlow, runner-up- pletion of the West Valley Highway and a golf course in the Hercules overpressure zone may be on this Novembers ballot, City Council members decided here Tuesday night Councilman Leland DeLange said after attending six master plan meetings this spring there is a "general concensus that something needs to be done (about transportation in West Valley). DeLange said many citizens suggested other road projects during the hearings. The City Council should go through a process of elimination to decide which is the most important, he said. A $13 million price tag has been placed on completion of the highway from 2100 South to 4700 South. Last summer the city finished two lanes from 2100 South to 2700 South. When completed, the highway will stretch from south Davis County through Salt Lake County. Mayor Brent Anderson said if the West Valley Highway were completed, it would redistribute traffic in the city, thereby solving other road problems, DeLange said during the master plan hearings, several citizens also suggested the city bond for the purchase of recreation property in the Hercules overpressure zone. He said several citizens suggested a golf course be built there. Last February a study on the overpressure zone was completed for the city. Former Brigham Young University student Layne P, Long second , WestFest Names Winners; Pageant Won By Kelly Beebe WEST VALLEY. Miss West Valley 1987 was crowned and a vacation In Disneyland for four was awarded during WestFest activities here last week. West Valley. She and the two Brook Greg Cudworth placed first r in the mens gross division. Second also received scholarships to Salt Lake Communi- place went to Bryan Simpson, while Dan Parrish took third. ty College. South Salt Lake resident Cindy In the mens net division, Steve Nineteen-year-olKelly Beebe, a Sargent, 533 Leland Ave., won the Pugmiie took first; Bill Stewart seGranger high graduate, was named Disneyland vacation package, which cond and Toa Afoe third Carl Miss West Valley, She also won the was donated by Ultimate Travel. Pugmtre took first place in the Five awards were ghen in the womens division. talent and evening gown competition. For her talent presentation, she WestFest parade, Duane Moss, WestFest chairman, The best float award went to Mur- said the crowd at the citys seventh performed a ballet number from Don Quixote ray City. A shimmering eagle with anniversary celebration was larger is Lani Aposhian, about a First runner-uwing span than usual this year. Everything about the event was "terrific," he 20, a Cyprus high graduate. She perrepresented the city in the parade. The best commercial award went said formed a vocal number for her to the entry Farr's Ice Cream, an 'We spent a lot of time organizing talent. the celebration," Moss commented. Carrie Barlow, 18, a Taylorsville original delivery truck," Best band honors went to the Salt "But when I saw the large turnout, it high graduate, was named second runner-up- . She also performed a Lake Scots, a group of bagpipe-totin- made it all worthwhile." Moss said the parade was "exmen. The best equistrian vocal number for her talent, Christy Couvilllon was named award went to Chariot, a horse-draw- cellent." but there were not many cart. Miss Photogenic In the pageant and people along the route, Each of the winning entrants The procession was more than 30 Jennifer Miller won the swimsuit received a plaque, minutes late in getting started, causcmpetition, Winners were also named In the ed by late arrival by several parBeebe received a $500 cash scholarship for being named Miss golf tournament held at Meadow ticipants in the parade, he noted. runners-u- p one-yea- d City To Hear Annexation Of Bennion Site 50-fo- p by Richard R. Adams Green Sheet Staff Writer MURRAY. Councilman LeGrand Black predicts Tuesdays public hearing on the proposed annexation of 140 acres of Bennion property into Murray City will be "informative and wild. The council has dealt with few issues this year as controversial as this proposal from the Estes Corporation for Murray to annex the Bennion property so It can build a large shopping center within Murrays boundaries. Black said he considers the Estes proposal a legitimate request for annexation and worthy of consideration. He added, however, that he does not want to annex the property If residents in the area are opposed. "I dont mean to be blunt, but I dont want them In Murray if they dont want to be here," he said. The annexation threat has spurred efforts on the part of Taylorsvllle-Bennioofficials to incorporate. Black admits the annexation would because it hurt Taylorsvllle-Benniowould deprive the city of a revenue-producin- g parcel of property that would be good for its tax base. "It would also be good for Murray's tax base," Black added, "but that has to be weighed against the cost to Murray to provide services to the area, Magna Awaits Fourth MAGNA. An chuck wagon breakfast beginning at 6:30 a.m. will kick off activities here for the Fourth of July Saturday. Magna Lions club members, who will be hosting the affair, will serve until 11 a.m, at Copper Community park, 8950 W, 2600 South, according to Don Blackham, president. Mike Falvo and Eugene Hogue are in charge of the project. They will serve hot cakes, bacon, eggs, hash browns and a beverage , all you can eat , . for $2.50 for adults with $2 for children under 12. For those who eat early there will also be the Demetrio Cabanillas Magna Classic, a Utah Grand Prix points race that will begin at 8 a.m. at 5400 South and 8400 West. The runners will run down Highway 111 (8400 West) and end up at Copper Community park. The cost for adults is $8 and $6 for children. All runners will receive a and awards will be given to winners. There will also be a half mile cross country run to be held at Continued on page 5 . n n , , Black said he will listen carefully to all comments made during next week's meeting. I will vote on what I think is fair to the people concernhe said. Black said a large ed, crowd Is expected to attend the public hearing. The proposal was set in motion by the council on June 2 when it received petitions containing approximately 82 signatures from Bennion Continued on page 5 CHUCKWAGON BREAKFAST . . . Al Carman, from left, Bob Ertel and Jerry Yeck will be pouring, eating and cooking for the Magna Lions club's chuckwagon breakfast scheduled Saturday. Approval Is Given To Replace Vandalized Auto WEST VALLEY. A new $11,860 police car will be purchased by West Valley City to replace a vehicle which was totalled by vandals The City Council Tuesday night approved purchase of a 1987 Ford Victoria. The city's program will provide $5,943 for the car, while the Police Department will pay $5,917 from its capital budget, according to City Finance Director Russ Sanderson. City Manager John Newman said e No Re-electi- on WEST VALLEY. in May a police officer dropped the at a body shop for some when the business was clos- car oil repairs ed During the night the front window of the vehicle was knocked out and the car was torched An accelerant was used. Newman said Police Chief Dennis Nordfelt said the Fire Department responded quickly to the lire, but the vphcile was still a total loss There aie no suspects in the case, he said Bid In Offing For Pete Winder City Coun- cilman Pete Winder, District 3 representative, has announced he will not run for in November. Winder sought personal and business reasons for not seeking the otlice. Winder was elected to the position in 1982 alter West Valley City changed its form of government He is ser- - Danccs To Title g n Hercules officials have warned that a high density of homes in the area could increase the firms liability insurance costs. If liability costs get too high, pro- - will be moved to other Hercules plants outside of Utah, oiticials have warned City Manager John Newman said once the council decides what projects they are interested in bonding for. the staff will research the topics and present some figures jects ving his sixth year m the post The tiling deadline lor persons interested m seeking election to city otiiei is Aug 25 Also on the ballot this tall will be the office ol mayor, as well as two other seats on the council. District and an position The only person to tile tor oliice thus tar has been incumbent Claude Jones, who is seeking 1 to the e e post - Brooke Rowley Is New Miss Magna MAGNA, Eighteen-year-olBrooke Rowley, a blonde, browneyed beauty whose talent was a graceful acrobatic dance called "Song Bird, won the nod of the judges here last week to become Miss Magna 1987. The new Miss Magna is the daughter of Clark and Marlene Rowley, 4989 Janette Ave. She ws crowned by Natalee Johnston, Miss Magna 1986. First attendant was Kitchell Lynn Jones, 18, whose sultry rendition of "You Give Good Love, caught the fancy of the crowd that filled the Brockbank junior high auditorium. A brown-eyebrunette, she is the daughter of Glenda and Larry Gunn, 3415 So. 8575 West, Magna. Second attendant was Brenda Lee Jensen, daughter of Pat and Clark Jensen, 6126 Brook Hollow Dr. Her talent was a poignant flute solo, "Sicillana. The new Miss Magna received a $100 savings bond, several tanning sessions at the local tanning salon, a set of sculptured fingernails and a hair cut from a local beauty salon. Her attendants each received a $50 savings bond and a hair cut. Dayna Draper, daughter of Dennis and Halene Draper, 3994 So. 5570 West, was named Miss Congeniality. She received a hair cut and a set of sculptured nails. All of the girls who entered the contest were given $25 gift certificates from the two clothing stores here. The winners of the contest will be riding the United Steelworkers float in Saturdays Fouth of July parade here, while the other contestants will grace the float entered by the Magna Chamber of Commerce d d Jensen Jones Sidewalk Contract Awarded For Orchard School Job by Paula Huff Green Sheet Staff Writer Workman Construction was awarded the bid for the Orchard sidewalk project during a City Council meeting here Tuesday night. Construction of an asphalt sidewalk along with a storm drain will cost $199,855.60, which will come from Community Development block grant funds. The walkway will be along 3785 South from 6400 West WEST VALLEY. to 6660 West. stretch of road The has become controversial in the last few years. Three deaths have occurred within the blocks in four years. West Valley City is presently involved in a law suit sidewalk-les- s concerning one of those deaths. Work on the sidewalk will begin immediately. City Manager John Newman said there were six bidders on the project. The city has estimated it would cost $221,000. In other business, Tim Soffe, architect for the new city hall, announced his firm will present schematic drawings and site plans for the building during a council meeting on July 14. Roger Tuttle, attorney for Allred, Soffe and Tuttle, said developer Kent Dickerson and the property owners of the proposed city hall site have worked out a contractual agreement. Now arrangements must be made between the lease holders and the deverloper, he said, Solte said it looks like the firm will be able to build the city hall for the proposed $5.7 million. A model of the building will be shown during the July 14 meeting. In other matters, the City Council approved construction of condominiums at 5600 W. 2700 South. n Representing Loreen Holmes, attorney Roger Tuttle said the project and consists of 22 acres of units. The condominiums, which are aimed at housing families, will have two and three bedrooms. There will be a total of 43(i units, he said. Tuttle said the condominiums will cost from Council members Janice Fisher and Claude Jones voted against the x $40,000-$45,00- , the city during fiscal year will realize about a $50,000 savings, think this intersection is not a suitable location for any he explained. "More importantly, the police will family dwellings. have a tool at its disposal that is Jones said he envisioned commercial development on this intersection more usable, he said. In other business, the council aprather than family dwellings. In other business, the council approved an emergency food agreeproved the purchase of a records ment between the city and the Commanagement system for the Police munity Action program. The city will provide $5,000 for the program, Department. while United Way will fund $36,000. The department has been contracThe council also approved an ting for the service with Salt Lake agreement between the city and the City, which costs $56,000 a year, acHousing Authority for administracording to Newman. And there is a percent in- tion of the Community Development block grant housing program. crease in that each year, he said. In other matters, the council inThe Dataphase system will cost the department $72,636. During the corporated several legislative first year, the investment will cost changes in the citys ordinances inthe city $3,000, Newman said. But cluding unauthorized use of utilltv 1988-89- project. Fisher said, I services; proiding for miscellaneous speed regulations, vehicle travel on divided highways, providing that pedestrian vehicles operated by physically impaired are exempt trom registration and obtaining licenses; staggering registration on all trucks and redefining fleet; and classifying possession of a weapon, explosive or flammable material in or about a school building as a class 'B' misdemeanor The council also gave iinal plat approval to the Fairfield Cove, Moose Landing and Hampton Cove subdivisions The council also confirmed the appointment of Sally Pando the City Planning Commission. |