Show Fieldhouse Fee Delayed Final Decision on 1 A controversial decision by bythe bythe the utah Coordinating Council of the Dept of Natural Re sources to begin charging an an- an entrance fee to the Utah Field Field- Fieldhouse house of Natural in Vcr Ver- Ver Vernab nab nal has been delayed until May MayI I 1 1968 THE ACTION follows a meet meet- meeting ing between a delegation of comm community unity leaders and memo mem hers bels of the council at the State Capitol in Salt Lake City Fri Fri- day last week Ralph spokesman for forthe forthe the group which sought to block the move said We have gained a temporary victory Lawrence Royal Henderson and Vernal Chamber secretary manager Chesley Sch- Sch Schart Schart art accompanied Mr 11 to the meeting IN CONSIDERING whether or not to institute a fee charge at the Fieldhouse which has been open free of charge to vis- vis visitors visitors since its opening in the late the State Council will compare museum type state parks with the more con con- conventional facility type state parks which offer recreation features such sueh as picnic areas boat docks and sanitary units The council has been giving study to make all parks uni- uni uniform uniform form but there is a difference ce to be considered in this I case Mr 11 noted At present th the State Parks and Recreation Commis sion which operates under the overseeing authority of the council has been charging ad mission fees to other museum facilities such as the Old State Statehouse Statehouse house at Philmore and the Brigham Young and Jacob Hamblin homes at St George These historical attractions also have been serving as tour tour 1st information mation centers pass Ing out literature promoting Utah's other tourist attractions THE FIELDHOUSE In Vernal Vernalis is recognized for its role as asa asa a port of entry for tourists entering northeastern utah dis information about what to see and do throughout the state For this reason fee have stated why charge tourists for the privilege of be ing sold on utah The proposed fee was an an- announced at the Vernal Chamber of Commerce dire direct t ors or's meeting November 14 At that time strong opposition was voiced by the Chamber and an appointment made for a delegation tion to express that feeling with the state slate authorities THE FEE as outlined would be 25 cents for adults 10 cents for youths age 12 to 16 and no charge for children under 12 |