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WIND SPORTS Windsurfing Sales, Lessons, Rentals RFD Charleston Hebcr City, Utah 84032 "The Old Station in Charleston " 654-3142 FOR PURCHASE near you. Windsurfer Lock-out The lock-out that never happened was scheduled for Thursday morning June 5th. Local members of the Utah Public Employees Association Assoc-iation planned to walk into the city shop on Munch-kin Munch-kin Road and lock the gates behind them. They thought such action, on the day of the City Council's budget hearing, would .emphasize their proposal for a 15 cost-of-living increase to go into effect July 1. But, according to union secretary Carol Kuntzel-man, Kuntzel-man, the dramatic scheme was aborted late Wednesday Wednes-day after state UPEA representative rep-resentative Don Clawson told the members such a move was illegal, and could be grounds for firing the entire union membership. Negotiations with the city are in limbo at present, and union members almost contradict con-tradict each other when asked about their chances for success. Clawson told The Newspaper that Park City labor-management communications have improved im-proved since the union was formed. But a local union official of-ficial complained that dealings with the city have been "almost nil." The Thursday budget meeting quickly identified the two major bones of contention. con-tention. First is the union's request for a cost-of-living increase. City employee Al Horrigan said the city needs to pay salaries that will attract at-tract top-notch people and allow them an affordable living in Park City. "Park City is expanding at a tremendous rate. I don't see how we can continue to provide services," he said. Horrigan drew applause as he warned the city to pre: serve its quality of life, or face the possibility of becoming becom-ing "trash." Faster, Faster . Contrary to the 'speed kills' motto, the Utah State Department of Transportation Transpor-tation says they can't reduce the speed limit into Park City because the majority of the drivers want to drive faster. And what the people want, the people get, in this case, at least. " 1 ' " At last week's City Council meeting, Tina Lewis said she has received numerous telephone calls from residents complaining that the speed limit coming into Park City is 55 m.p.h., sending sen-ding cars rushing past the Thaynes Canyon and Park Meadows subdivisions. Then just a few blocks down the 25 - 95 Plans Dropped in City Labor "Some jobs are being paid more than they should, others less," Horrigan continued. con-tinued. "Wei need a job description. Obviously, some, services have to be cut." That introduces the second problem. Both labor and management agree a labor classification compensation survey must be done. But the city's negotiating team (Manager Ric Jentzsch, replacing Wayne Matthews; Councilman Bob Wells, and City Attorney Michael McCoy) Mc-Coy) feel the pay increase should be held up until the survey is completed; it would then be retroactive to July l. Jentzsch cites future economic and legislative events which could affect the city's budget. Clawson told the council a survey would take three to six months and city employees em-ployees had gone without an increase for a year. The previous Wednesday, Jentzsch communicated with the union, and contended conten-ded that salary adjustments should wait for the survey. At that time, he also mentioned men-tioned a counter-offer previously suggested by Wayne Matthews the employees em-ployees would accept a 10 increase, effective July 1, until negotiations had been completed. That same day, a meeting of 28 UPEA members voted unanimously to lock the gates at the city shop. "The city's response," said local UPEA Vice-President Vice-President Jeanne Nuneviller the next day, "is to say, 'We haven't got the answers. The budget isn't figured out. We haven't got the figures from the state' That's why we're going to the City Council. We have to go to the City Council!" Coun-cil!" Clawson, who spoke for the union Thursday night, asked if the recommendation of the street, the limit suddenly changes to 35 m.p.h., where drivers hit their brakes, and cruise into town at a safer speed. Mrs. Lewis said she contacted con-tacted the state transportation transpor-tation department, and was informed that at the last survey, 85 percent of the drivers go 55 m.p.h. in that zone, and the state' enforces what 85 percent of the people want. Resident Steve Dering pointed out that, quite naturally, if the speed limit is posted at 55 m.p.h., that's what the majority of drivers will drive. It was also questioned if 85 percent of the drivers decided they liked the speed with which they could get uptown at 70 m.p.h., if the state would enforce en-force that, too. Mrs. Lewis laughingly said the ceiling, fortunately, is set at 55 m.p.h. The councilwoman suggested the next time the state surveys the Park City entrance, that residents of the Thaynes Canyon and Park Meadows subdivisions drive up and down the street at 35 m.p.h. to make the state think 85 percent of the people wanted it that way. How Far to One of the most incredible attractions in Utah is our famous Receding State Capitol. Capi-tol. A tourist driving north from Park City will find upon arrival at 1-80 that he is two miles further away from Salt Lake City than when he started. If you don't believe us, ask city negotiating team was final. No, came the answer, the buck stops at the City Council. Disagreement broke out over the "comparable communities" com-munities" to be studied for the job survey. Coun-cilwoman Coun-cilwoman Helen Alvarez compared Park City to other Utah towns of similar size. But Clawson disagreed. "Park City is a resort town," he said later. "It has different dif-ferent demands, systems of public transportation, different dif-ferent building codes." Towns like Sun Valley, Vail, and Steamboat Springs should be used as models for comparison, he said. By the time this appears in print, the June 11th meeting between the city and the union will have been held a preliminary to the final decision of the council, which will be made on the 19th. "We want to do what's best for the employees and City Reviews Problems In Wake The recent county investigation in-vestigation of building fee assessments and inspections in Park City is not far from anyone's mind, and Mayor Jack Green took the opportunity oppor-tunity at last Thursday's City Council to discuss the situation. "I think everyone is aware of the investigation that has been going on," Green told the crowd gathered in the Prospector Square conference con-ference room. "We received a lengthy report from the county attorney. He pointed out ,a number of possible errorsin building permits. We're calling in an inspection inspec-tion team to reassess the code violations. It was pointed poin-ted out in the report that we might also address the possibility of having a Salt Lake County certified building inspector come for three months during the interim in-terim period until the current situation is resolved." The mayor noted the county coun-ty attorney's office made nine recommendations relating to procedures and policies in the building department, which Green said are being considered. 'We're attempting to ad- dress all the problems we have, and we haven't had a whole lot of time," Green said. The mayor said the City Council will re-examine the 10 projects cited in the investigation in-vestigation report. He commented com-mented there is no present city ordinance outlining the method for assessing building fees, and valuations were made by suggestions in the Uniform Building Code. The city then began using the National Building Valuation Data Code to determine fees, possibly resulting in incongruities picked up by the investigators. in-vestigators. The mayor said the planning department currently is working on an ordinance that would specify how fees are to be assessed. Resident Mary Lehmer complained that the city S.L.C. the Utah State Department of Transportation. Their mileage sign at the city outskirts claims it's 24 miles to Salt Lake City. Yet six miles further away on the highway, another sign tells you it's 26 miles. Which to believe? Jim Naegle of the UDOT says the highway marker is on the money. The Park City sign will be looked at, and Naegle said it will be changed sometime next week, depending de-pending on road crew schedules. sched-ules. Finances being what they are, the number will be changed rather than replace the entire sign. "It doesn't happen too often, thank goodness," said Naegle, though he did recall the incident of the Utah hamlet near Moab identified by two different spellings on the north and south entry signs. The mileage to a particular city today is usually measured mea-sured by the distance to the city's main (or only) post office, according to Naegle. The errouneous 24-mile marker was set up several years ago, he speculated, and probably measured the distance to a point where one first caught sight of Salt Lake i.e. the mouth of Parley's Canyon. The error will be rectified soon by the UDOT. But, for now, there is no record of how many confused tourists have, over the years, sought the shortest route to Salt Lake via Heber and Vernal. the city," said Ric Jentzsch. "We're flexible. We want to work with them." x Jeanne Nuneviller wants "to let them know we didn't go for that (10). We want the cost of living raise now, and when the study is done, then the merit raises as they are determined by the study. "Right now, there are no ordinances for reasons for hiring and firing, on pay plans, wage increases . . . nothing. Wayne (Matthews') word was all there was," said Nuneviller. Right now, the union is expecting ex-pecting good things from the job survey, but what if the study recommends cutbacks in salary or even employees? em-ployees? "There are two sides to it, and I guess it (the study) could work against us," Nuneviller remarked. Said Don Clawson: "I don't know if jobs would be terminated. That would be management's decision. (As of Investigation perpetuated the problem by "keeping on the same inspector. in-spector. The estimates of buildings were undervalued, there were errors in calculations. We brought it down on our own heads." Green countered that the city has been in a high growth period and that more people were hired to cope with the situation. Councilman Coun-cilman Bob Wells concurred with Green, adding that new procedures have been adopted adop-ted and the building department depart-ment has been substantially increased. "And we plan to issue an indepth report on each case," Wells said. "If our review is not to everyone's satisfaction, we'll extend it further. I think we'll find there are not hundreds of thousands of dollars in lost revenue." Mayor Green commented that the city is looking into having an audit done of the building department figures, to which Lehmer said "I can't see paying $45 an hour for someone to do the grunge work." Resident Charles Latter-ner Latter-ner disagreed. "Is the in- tegrjty oftljis city worth Tuesday, Jie, said . he ap-or ap-or $45 an hour? I think it ;s. predated Jthe input at last The integrity of the city tsm question, and the whole city administration is in suspect. You can't investigate yourselves." your-selves." Wells said, "You also can't have an outside investigation in-vestigation every time there is a question." "How can you make an investigation in-vestigation and have anyone believe or disbelieve you?" Latterner asked. "I hear ex- Two Way Street Do you have a question relating to life in Park City? The Newspaper can help you find the answer. Drop a signed note to Box 738, or call $49-9014. Will Park Avenue and Main Street be paved this summer? They sure can use it! Ron Bolin, Park City Along with the spring thaw potguts have come the spring thaw potholes on many streets in Park City, especially Park Avenue. City Councilman Tom Shellenberger, who heads the streets committee, agreed it's a bumpy situation, and one he hopes will be smoothed out in the near future. Shellenberger said Wednesday he currently is talking to the Gibbons and Reed paving company, who last year asphalted Park Avenue. It seems the project came a bit close to the winter season, with frost creating problems that now are rearing their heads in the form of deepening holes in the pavement. Paving company representatives and Shellenberger Shellen-berger plan to take a walking tour of the streets to see which of the holes are the responsibility of Gibbons and Reed to repair. Shellenberger noted the repair of several other potholes and trenches on Park Avenue may be picked up by project developers who had to go through the street to lay pipe lines or electrical wires. Any potholes left after the other two groups determine their responsibility, will, hopefully, be picked up by the city and repaired this summer. Shellenberger noted he currently is pricing the entire resurfacing of Park Avenue and Main Street, but said it was unlikely funds would be available this summer for that project. When it does happen, though, the councilman said he would like to see included the construction of sidewalks on the east side of Park Avenue. "We want to patch the streets to everyone's satisfaction, but this is just a stopgap, temporary measure, and we're looking toward a total resurfacing of those streets." Until the patching work is completed this summer, watch where you're driving ! Trivia Test Pass the word, the Trivia Test is back. We thought a short respite would jog the enthusiasm of local trivial buffs and trip up Debby Black. Debby has been the reigning Trivia Test queen for months, and has won countless numbers of free lunches, compliments of the Corner Store. To win your free lunch, correctly answer the questions to this week's test by stopping by the Newspaper at 738 Main Street, or calling by noon Tuesday 649-9014. This week's questions are (try these out, Debby). Deb-by). 1. Who played the original Superman and Lois Lane in the first live-action film version of the 1940s serial? 2. Believe it or not, Robert Mitchum had a hit song in the 1980s. What was it? 3. What play are the Park City Players currently cur-rently producing? Dispute for wages) . . . we'll just nave to deal with that issue when we come to it. My basic overall view as of now is that the Park City employees are not overpaid." The conflict being waged to July 1st, and possibly beyond, might be epitomised by the City Council's exchange ex-change last week with a city employee who told the group he had four kids and wondered won-dered out loud how he could feed them on his wages. "There are many inequities, inequi-ties, but there are many benefits," said Helen Alvarez, "You say you have four kids, and the city pays your insurance totally. You can't spend that at the store, but you don't have to write that check (to the insurance company.)" "We're trying to figure out how we can pay competent people the wages they , deserve," Mrs. Alvarez summarized. cuses all the time. It's time to go out and get an audit with a qualified firm and set the record clear. There is an undercurrent in the city of discontent and suspicion." Councilman Tom Shellen-berger Shellen-berger said he agreed with Latterner, that the City Council should look at the 10 projects cited for their own satisfaction, and have an audit performed. Councilwoman Coun-cilwoman Helen Alvarez noted that auditors would not know if the fees had been assessed properly, but only if they had been paid. She pointed to the high cost of paying auditors to search city files for receipts, suggesting it could be better handled internally. City Planner Bill Ligety suggested that the assessment and collection of fees presented one problem, but the city also should find out what its liability is in the event of a catastrophe in one of the buildings said to have code violations. Mayor Green said, "We're trying to handle everything as fast as we can." On week's "Meeting, and that he intends to further review the audit question with the City Council. He also said he hopes to have more information infor-mation later this week about the team of Salt Lake inspectors inspec-tors coming to Park City. "Right now, we're just trying to prioritize the problems, and deal with them as fast as we can," Green said. |