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Show mr i v "hursday, July 12, 1979 4 Page 3 Planner David Preece esigns City Post R Park City Planner David Preece announced last Thursday that he has resigned his post, effective July 20. He was appointed to the position of Planning Director in the summer of 1977, and noted in his resignation letter let-ter to City Manager Wayne Matthews, "I have witnessed wit-nessed a dramatic siege in growth and development in Park City" during his two years here. Preece said during his tenure as director over 1,800 multi-family units have been approved, along with over 285,369 square feet of commercial space reviewed and approved. "My primary objective has been to provide, standards stan-dards and methodology by which the Planning Commission Com-mission could evaluate the impact that the future growth and development would have on the city's resources, natural features, public facilities and lifestyle and to minimize any possible adverse effects, while at the same time preserve and enhance Park City's unique historic heritage and environmental en-vironmental character." Preece continued that he has been supported by individual in-dividual members of the Planning Commission, City Engineer John Probasco, city traffic consultant Wayne VanWagoner, Snyderville Basin Sewer Improvement District Director Bruce Decker, and members of the Park City Fire Protection and School Districts. "But I fear that all of the time and energy that the commission, myself and the individuals I have mentioned have put forth to minimize the adverse effects, have been in vain due to the insufficient insuf-ficient building and site inspection. in-spection. I cannot continue to work under conditions where there is no respect or support given to the Planning Plan-ning Commission's actions and policies and where there is no guarantee that the developments being approved ap-proved will be in compliance with their plans. "In closing, I voice my concern for the future of Park City and for its residents resi-dents who care about her." On Tuesday, Preece said he has accepted a position as a city planner in Beloit, Wisconsin, effective July 20. He commented that it is a city of 55,000 whose economy is based on manufacturing and agriculture. "I will be responsible for stabilizing the economy and population, and improving the quality of life to make Gondola Closed For Summer The Park City Ski Corporation Cor-poration has decided to do additional maintenance work on the gondola this summer and has announced that the gondola will not operate for summer visitors. Area Manager, PhiJ Jones, stated, "Although we don't like to disappoint those folks looking forward to the scenic ride to the Summit House, we have made the decision to take additional monies just added to the budget for mountain improvements and do more maintenance on the gondola than originally planned. This will insure regular full summer operation of the gondola next summer and the maintenance maintenan-ce involved is nothing more than what is needed in the lifetime upkeep of the lift. ' ' ) - "We hope that everyone,, both visitors and townfolk in Park City, will not be upset by this decision, however, it; is our goal to insure quality service and operation of the ski mountain facilities," said Mr. Jones. Park City Ski Corporation . apologized for any inconvenience incon-venience the closing may cause. All 1979 summer gondola gon-dola specials and coupons will be honored during the 1980 summer season. Persons Per-sons who do have such coupons may simply redeem those coupons next year. Beloit a place pwpie want to live," Preece said. "I look forward to the challenge. As for my two years in Park City, I feel very positive about my experiences. It is an enormous task planning for Park City's growth, and I couldn't have accomplished what I did without the help of many members of the community. com-munity. It has been a bittersweet bitter-sweet experience, and I have lately become more disenchanted disen-chanted and frustrated with the job." "I cannot continue con-tinue to work under conditions where there is no respect or support given..." Preece pointed to the past planning techniques that affect af-fect today's philosophies and understaffing in the planning department as two sources of his frustration. On Tuesday, City Manager Wayne Matthews refused to comment on Preece's resignation and denied that there is a staffing problem in the city's planning department. de-partment. "The Planning Commission Com-mission has been most effective effec-tive in the past in dealing with Park City's growth," Matthews said. "We are all aware of the problems, and it's up to the commission to deal with them. Sure, within the next year we may need additional help. But just today we hired another building inspector." Matthews said the city is advertising for a new Planning Plan-ning Director in Salt Lake, Los Angeles, Chicago, as well as major cities in Arizona and other Western states. The classified will request someone with planning plan-ning experience or experience experi-ence in related fields. A degree is preferred, and five years' experience is necessary. "We are looking for someone with a background in planning and familiar with architecture and other related fields," Matthews said. "A combination difficult dif-ficult to beat would be someone who has been involved in-volved in the private sector, as well as having experience in city and county planning, with a grasp of engineering." "..I voice my concern for the future of Park City and its residents " Matthews said the desirability of living in a resort community should bring a number of applicants to Park City. Applications will be accepted until July 31, with the final decision being made by both the Planning Commission and the City Council. " ';. ,' V-'. ' V , -.-; ' -"i w $40 M "X 0 , le m iff- i ( . i I ' . . ... 1 if, y;j'; : ( J wmiimi ---"' i,tiiwiii-i m ""' . 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