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Show fcsgiMfra licenses Council reviews fee schedule . temporary business were denied by the 0f Council last week, froDiptiag discussion about I mw ordinance to control business in Park City. Alt the council meeting last Thursday, Sun West requested re-quested a temporary business license to sell T-shirts at the Snow Sculpture Contest on Sunday. However, Councilman Council-man Bob Wells said he was against issuing the license, since he didn't want to promote pro-mote a temporary business that was competing against local merchants who sold a similar product on a full-time full-time basis. Councilman Tom Shellen-berger Shellen-berger disagreed, noting that the T-shirts were silk-screened silk-screened with the logo of the Snow Sculpture Contest, and that the local shirt shops don't carry that design. But Councilwoman Tina Lewis countered that the design could have been brought to the local shops for silk-screening, silk-screening, then sold at the site of the contest as well as at the merchant's stores. Councilwoman Helen Alvarez Alva-rez concurred, "I'm against a temporary license for something that takes advantage advan-tage of the visitors brought to town through the hard work of the full-time merchants," mer-chants," she said. Well, Alvarez and Lewis voted against the approval of the license, and then were joined by the two remaining councilmen when a request was made by a local hot dog vendor to sell his wares at the Snow Sculpture Contest. Dennis Feldman, whose hot dog wagon was a familiar sight on Park Avenue last summer, asked that he be allowed to move his cart near Adolph's on the golf course for last Sunday's event. Once again, the council coun-cil voted that the temporary business would be in competition com-petition with Adolph's, which had planned an outdoor snack area for the event. After the license was denied, Alvarez pointed out that she thought Feldman's hot dog cart was a positive addition to the city, but that the current ordinance does not adequately address the licensing of vendors. On Monday, City Manager Arlene Loble said that in the past, the council has approved ap-proved nearly every temporary tem-porary business license request. But she added the council has begun to realize that the temporary businesses not only compete with full-time merchants, but also do not contribute a fair share to the city's tax base through the current business license fee schedule. While full-time businesses must operate out of enclosed buildings, pay a lease or mortgage, and hire employees, a temporary business may breeze into town for a few days, sell thousands of dollars worth of 'Kat' James goods, then move on to the next town. Loble said that the council has been working for the past several months on a revised business license fee ordinance, which will be reviewed at a public input session on March 11. The revenues from business licenses will be used to offset the cost of the public bus system, Mt. Metro. The council originally planned to base the fees on a percentage percen-tage of gross receipts, but changed the plan when merchants mer-chants complained that they didn't want those kind of figures available for public persual at City Hall. To raise the $300,000 for the bus system, the council now has worked out a business license fee based on the square footage of a business, with the rates varying on the profitability of the business. For instance, in-stance, a restaurant will pay 40 cents per square foot, while a cafeteria, which requires re-quires greater space, will pay 25 cents per square foot. Some exceptions to the square footage rule include rental and timeshare units, which will pay based on the number of rooms; ski resorts, re-sorts, which will pay by their uphill capacity; contractors, who will pay $200 each; and delivery companies without offices in Park City, which will also pay $200 each. Temporary businesses will pay a minimum license fee of $150 plus two percent of gross sales. Loble said that the ski resorts, which benefit most from the public transportation transpor-tation system, will pay about one third of the cost of Mt. Metro. Loble said that while some merchants may still argue about the proposed ordinance, ordi-nance, she said she felt the current approach was preferable to the gross recepts formula. Singer files assault charges Local singer Kathy "Kat" James has signed criminal charges against Park City developer Jack Davis as a result of an alleged assault at the Claimjumper Restaurant Restaur-ant on Jan. 19. In a statement to the police, Ms. James said she and singing partner Mickey James were performing at the Down Under bar at the restaurant when the incident occurred. Davis, she said, was sitting in a booth near where the duo was singing, and lit a cigar. The smoke began to bother her vocal chords, and the pair took a break from their singing. During the break, Ms. James said she approached Davis and asked that he put out the cigar or move to a table further from the stage, explaining that the smoke was irritating her throat. Davis reportedly responded, "Get out of here; you're bothering me." When the duo returned to the stage area, Mickey James apparently made a sarcastic remark aimed at Davis. Davis then allegedly moved toward the male singer "in a threatening manner," and Ms. James stepped between them. In her statement, she claimed that Davis grabbed her roughly by the arm and shoved her. Witnesses said that Ms. James lost her footing and bumped into a guitar stand, knocking the instrument over. On Tuesday, Ms. James said she was reluctant to discuss the case, since the duo also has a civil suit pending against Davis, as well as the criminal charges. She did, however, comment that she sustained some injuries during the incident which still are causing her problems. "I've never had this kind of thing happen to me before in all my years of singing," said Ms. James. Ms. James appeared before be-fore Justice of the Peace James Kilby on Feb. 22 and signed the charges of assault and disorderly conduct against Davis. Both charges are misdemeanors punishable punish-able by a maximum fine of $299 and or up to six months in jail. As of Tuesday, Davis had not appeared before Judge Kilby to enter a plea. How the City Council woto Thursday, Feb. 25 MOTIONS Alvarez -s. c Lewis Coleman Shellenberger Wells Approve dedication of Iron Horse Drive and Bonanza Drive. Approve plat for Iron Horse condominiums. Approve plat for Double Jack condominiums. Approve plat for Lakeside condominiums. Approve temporary business license for Sun West T-shirts. Approve temporary business license for N. Y. Weinie Co. Approve ordinance increasing salary of elected officials. Approve ordinance fixing pay rate for city employees. Table ordinance requiring vegetation and landscaping bonding. Postpone ordinance creating employee appeals board and repealing 81-8. Postpone approval of Ontario water agreement easement. Approve resolution adopting 1982 golf course fee schedule. Approve agreement with Community Consultants for water leak detection survey. Approve resolution adopting classification system and pay plan for 1381-82. yes yes yes yes no no no yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes no no no yes yes yes yes yes yes yes abstain abstain yes abstain yes no yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes no yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes no no yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes The Newspaper Thursday, March 4, 1982 Page A3 f 5 Beautiful Rossi Hill Duplex 353McHenry Located at the entrance to Deer Valley with a spectacular view of Park City valley. Each unit has 4 bedrooms, 2V2 baths, double garage, three decks, patio over garage. Large, beautiful kitchen and living room. Will sell units separately if desired. West unit priced at $225,000. East unit priced at $200,000. Contact Bill McComb. f W ft v 51 St. Moritz Circle, Summit Park Lovely new 2,400 sq. ft. cedar home with 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, family room, dining room, 40 foot deck with full basement partially finished. Gas heat. Hard surfaced county road. Located in beautiful mountain setting with pines, aspens and two streams through property. 13 miles from Salt Lake & Park City. $118,000. Contact Gordon Wirick or Bonnie Novelle. r mmmmmmmmmm pill 1 169 Payday Condominium Beautiful 3 bedroom, plus loft condo fronting lake and golf course. 3 bedrooms, wood burning fireplace, near resort center and all activities in Park City. Lockout rental unit. Priced at $180,000. Owner will discount price $15,000 for equity. Completely furnished. fur-nished. Contact Gordon Wirick. ... 1 39 Daly Ave., Upper Main St. (Unit B Front Unit) The workmanship in this home is superior. Builder is retaining rear unit for own home. Includes 4 BRs, 4 baths, cathedral ceiling, 2 steam baths, heatilator-type wood burning fireplace. Lockout area, attached garage. $235,000. Terms negotiable. Contact Gordon Wirick. 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