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Show si The Newspaper Thursday, May 28, 1981 Page A3 Letters t tit Editr Weather didn't stop Glenwood clean-up Dear Editor: Inclement weather didn't stop 45 enthusiastic supporters of the historic Glenwood Cemetery in their cleanup and restoration efforts May 24 and 25. Representatives from the Utah Native Plants Society and State Arboretum Association carefully inventoried and marked the plants noting that the cemetery contains 150 varieties of native plants! On Sunday and Monday the energetic workforce l.ocused on a . small section of the five-acre site as they cut back sage, choke-cherries, wild roses, and lilac which had overgrown the grave sites. . The P.C. Historical Society extends sincere appreciation to each of the volunteers who helped over - the Memorial Day weekend. Special thanks go to Mel Fletcher (Elks Club), the parishoners from St. Mary's, Gary McDonough (SLC, Hibernia Society), Alexis Fernandez (Channel 2) and Paul Kerwin (Channel 4) for your extra contribution and support of the project. Continued efforts to restore the Glenwood Cemetery will occur Saturday Satur-day and Sunday, June 6 and 7. Everyone is invited to bring tools, gloves, sun-screen, and lunch (beverages (bever-ages will be provided) and join in the fun and beauty of restoring Glenwood. Again, special thanks to those who helped last weekend. Tika Beard, president Park City Historical Society NOW OPEN Arena from 1 off season because we can't attract large groups. The potential is there, but until we have a facility like this, restaurants will continue to do 35 dinners a night in the summer. "The figures show that there are a large number of non-resident taxpayers tax-payers who will be paying the majority of the costs of construction. It seems like it would be a bargain to build it, and four years from now it will cost a lot more. As the number of property owners increase, the cost will be spread out over time. It's inevitable that the town will have a facility like this, and we need it now." Councilwoman Lewis noted that the facility would draw visitors who would spend money throughout the town, which would increase the city's sales tax revenue and help keep property taxes down. But if increased business is not a selling point, Lewis said, then entertainment could be. "Residents could spend time here instead of Salt Lake," she said. "They could watch their kid play hockey, go to the symphony, go skating themselves. It's a way to bring something new into your life. "People argue that on a national level, we're trying to cut expenses. And I agree. I'm conservative when it comes to the federal government because I don't want my money going to Washington where I don't know how it's being spent. I want to keep my money where I can see and feel what it's doing for me, so I can watch my kid taking advantage of it. For me, this is a perfect example of getting money back to the local level." Why not private enterprise? Why is the city proposing to build an arena that private developers could construct? According to City Manager Arlene Loble, the private sector already would have if it would make money. So why should the city involve itself in something that won't make money? "Our business is to do things the private sector can't," Loble said. "Whether it's garbage collection, the bus system, street sweeping or parks, the city provides the services that people need or want. If you were to give a city government a job description, it's to do what can't make money, for the benefit of the people. ' ' According to Lewis, if an arena were constructed by private developers, it would be a private facility, with high-priced membership rates or daily use fees. "There are a number of swimming pools in town," Lewis pointed out. "But they are all private, and are surrounded sur-rounded by condominiums. Those developers have to make money on those amenity facilities. But the city doesn't. If it's a private facility, they charge an amount to pay for it. But if the city has control over conventions and concerts and the public recreational recreation-al use, it has control over the fees. "People ask why we would have a public arena," Lewis said. "It's the same reason why we have a public golf course." . Loble commented that the community com-munity is made up of two distinct groups: those that have lived here for a long time who find city services adequate and who fear and increase in property taxes; and those who recently moved here' who are accustomed to paying higher taxes for a greater number of services. She noted that the purpose of the bond election is to determine what direction the majority of the residents wish the city to go. Loble commented that more than 60 percent of the city's property taxpayers are non-residents. As the town continues con-tinues to grow, she said, the tax base will increase, and the amount of money paid to retire the bond by individual taxpayers will decrease over the years. ' "The property taxes in Park City are very low compared to other parts of the country," said Loble. "But if you pay $2 a year in taxes and then they go up to $4 a year, people say their taxes have doubled. It's a matter of what you're accustomed to and what you're willing to pay to have city services." '.Vhy we shouldn't have an arena According to Mayor Jack Green and Ciiy Councilman Tom Shellenberger, the residents of Park City cannot afford to fund all four of the proposed bond issue projects. In an interview on KPCW radio Wednesday, both men agreed that, the arena is too costly in these days of high inflation and reduced budgets, and indicated they would vote against it. To arguments that a multipurpose arena will be that much more expensive a few years down the line, Shellenberger asserted that "the city doesn't need it now," and therefore shouldn't construct it now. In this week's edition of The Newspaper, a classified ad appears indicating that a group of residents is forming to combat the bond proposals and the subsequent rise in property taxes. Those residents claim higher taxes will drive many residents out of the city. Their philosophy is the projects are nice, but too much. The question is, do Park City residents want services or savings? The answer will be determined at the polls on June 16. 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JtP A .fit -- " I ,a3J 15 (CAILIEMIDAnB Ladies Night at the Racquet Club, 7-9 p.m. Ride & Tie kick-off meeting, 7:30p.m., Cowboy Bar 14 s f I II ll Tuesday Summit County Commission Commis-sion Meeting, 10 a.m., Coalville courthouse Heber Creeper train ride, 11 a.m. and 3 p.m., Heber City Men's Night at the Racquet Club, 7-9 p.m. Bridge night, Snowflower No, 1 community room, 7:30p.m. 1 Thursday Last day to see Utah Designer De-signer Craftsmen exhibit at Kimball Art Center Chamber of Commerce board meeting, 9 a.m., Silver King Bank City Council meeting, S p.m. Memorial Building Softball clinic, 7:30 p.m., Memorial Building Friday Mime Greg Goldston at Silver Wheel Theatre, 7:30p.m. Saturday Miners Hospital volunteer cleanup day, 9 a.m. Heber Creeper train ride, 11 a.m. and 3 p.m., Heber City High Rollers vs. Salt Lake Vikings, soccer, 2 p.m., High School Muckers vs. U. of U., 4 p.m., High School Sunday Miners Hospital volunteer cleanup 'I 'v, 9 a.m. Bus leaves Memorial Bldg. for Recreation Dept. trip to Lagoon, 9:30 a.m. Heber Creeper train ride, 11 a.m. and 3p.m., Heber City Windsurfer race, Island Boat camp at Deer Creek Reservoir, 1 p.m. Summer Arts Institute Faculty Show opening, 3-5 p.m. reception, Kimball Art Center; show runs to June 25 Monday Heber Creeper train ride, 11 a.m. and 3 p.m., Heber City Supper at Senior Citizens' Center, 5 p.m. Wednesday Drawing workshop begins at the Kimball Art Center through June 6 Heber Creeper train ride, 11 a.m. and 3 p.m., Heber City Motor vehicles representative represen-tative at the Memorial ' Building, 1-4 p.m. Mixed Doubles night at the Racquet Club, 7-9 p.m Think Sun O tlllllllBIl 1 PI Country living with city convenience Country living close to nature JJ: iJ ueuitdteu upexi space IjJj spectacular views wooded lots wildlife clean air lots Vz acre and larger prices start at $28,000 City convenience underground utilities including natural gas paved roads year round access established architectural guidelines only 17 freeway miles from the heart of Salt Lake City This property is for the discerning few who appreciate country living with city conveniences. Bank Financing Available Look for the log Sales Office on the frontage road parallel to 1-80. 2S MEEKS WIRTHLIN REAL ESTATE CORP. PINEBROOK development site - 649-7930 521-5386 In S.L.C at 231 S. 13th E. - 582-7853 |