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Show "u 06-93 UTAH MESS ftSSUCIAtltW 467 EftST 300 SOUlH .. n 01111 fwp(TnTTni 50 cents pan ffltnH mm Vol. 114, No. 40 SALT LAKE CiTK, m JlCL 3 Sections 50 pages Park City, Utah Serving Summit County since 1880 November 5,1992 . . . i- IBrlef ly Winter one-ways take effect Effective Nov. 9, Park Avenue from King Road to Heber Avenue becomes a oneway one-way street northbound and Aerie Drive to Golden Way, a one-way heading east On-street parking restrictions will also be enforced in accordance with Park City's snow removal plan. If you're an Old Town resident and haven't yet obtained your parking permit, please got to the Marsac building with proof of residency, license plate number and vehicle description in order to obtain one. Summit Park halts building temporarily There won't be any new home construction in Summit Park in the near future because the Summit Park Special Service District has temporarily ceased to issue permits to use its water system, according to Marti Plaisier, district manager. A new well drilled last summer to accommodate more growth and enhance the existing system has been found to contain some contaminants due to how it was built, according to a recent report from the Summit County Commission which authorizes the special service district The new well has never been added onto the existing system, so residents haven't been exposed to any of the contaminants. Plaiser said it's unclear whether the new well can be decontaminated or whether another well will have to be drilled. The county has hired an attorney who specializes in water issues to study the matter and work toward a solution. Until such time that this well or a new well can supplement the existing water system in Summit Park, no new water permits will be issued. Without having a water source, lot owners wishing to build in Summit Park will be unable to obtain building permits from the county. Kmart is told to remove balloon The new Kmart at Kimball Junction which opened this week was cited Monday for violating Summit County's sign ordinance. Officials from the county planning department Monday told Kmart to remove a hot air balloon touting the opening of the store. "When they received their sign permit approval it was specified that no temporary banners or signs would be allowed," County Planner Lesley Bums told the Record Wednesday. "The next thing we knew there was a balloon on the roof." Bums said calls have been made to the company and a letter has been sent to the regional office explaining that the balloon is prohibited. "Hopefully we have gotten it taken care of," she said. If that's the case, then the 20-foot 20-foot inflatable KKAT KAT balloon image slated to be displayed Thursday and Saturday, as advertised in the Salt Lake Tribune Wednesday, may not make an appearance. Richins by SENA TAYLOR Record staff writer Almost 83 percent of Summit County's registered voters went to the polls Tuesday, and when votes were tallied just after 4 a.m. Wednesday morning incumbent County Commissioner Sheldon Richins found that residents overwhelmingly wanted him to stay in office. Winners in local school board 6 by David Bertinelli Reri white Voters turned out in record numbers for the Tuesday, Nov. 3 k elections. Nationally, Bill Clinton and Al Gore took the top SHU blue. . . offices. Politics were shaken up locally, as well. El Cheepo, by AMBER McKEE Record staff writer Something that should have been a relatively simple piece of work for. Park City Municipal Corporation and Parkite Michael Martin, part-owner of El Cheepo Southwestern Grill, has turned into a major headache for everyone involved. The two parties have been going back and forth on the issue since early summer. The topics of concern are noise and outdoor speakers, specifically those on the patio of El Cheepo's deck, and whether or not they should be allowed. . There are two facets to the issue; 1) the request by Martin for a modification of his Outdoor Dining Conditional Use Permit (CUP) to allow music on El Cheepo's outdoor dining deck, and; 2) the larger issue of regulating the use of all outdoor speakers in Park City in relation to outdoor dining. (Other types of outdoor keeps commission seat races included David Chaplin, Nikki Lowry and Don Johnson who ran unopposed (see sidebar). The process of counting ballots was particularly lengthy this general election due to two write-in write-in campaigns. All write-in ballots had to be hand counted, and in the case of Ruth Wagner who vied for the County Commission spot on the Independent ticket, that meant sorting through all districts where she received votes. Once the ballots if- t speakers News Aealysi speakers and music, whether advertising turkey wings or simply letting a little air in to the Alamo on Saturday night, are not allowed under city ordinances.) Martin received approval of the original CUP for outdoor dining on June 24 with two conditions: 1) patio furnishings would be approved by the staff, and; 2) an outdoor sound system was not permitted. He applied for the modification to allow outdoor speakers on Aug. 17 of this year, but action was postponed in order for criteria for all outdoor speakers to be adopted into the land management code and for an amendment of the Liquor Ordinance which prohibited outdoor music in conjunction with dining and alcohol. On Oct 28, having accomplished for her had been counted, they could be sent through the county's electronic counter for a final tally on other races. In the end, Wagner took 925 votes, compared to Democratic incumbent Richins' 6,129 and Republican opponent Elden Pace's 1,944 votes. Both Richins and Wagner were on hand at the County Courthouse in Coalville throughout the night, and Wagner congratulated Richins (f discussed the two objectives, the commission addressed El Cheepo's CUP modification. Commissioner Joe Tesch said during work session, he felt the process had gone on long enough and at some point the city had "some duty to be a little bit user-friendly." user-friendly." Martin addressed the commission saying he was opposed to condition four in the staff report, , which outlined a one-year review of his permit. "I'm not going to be in a forum where I'm in a fish bowl where a City Council member can incite people to write letters," he said. "My only problem with the CUP is the review." (See sidebar story) David Leonard, a resident of the Continued on A2 on his win around 4 a.m. She told the Record her well-publicized race was "not a waste at all," and vowed to stay vocal in county matters, particularly where they concern development in the Snyderville Basin. Richins also said growth management would be his first priority, and said he was pleased to be able to continue serving on the Commission throughout the Continued on A2 Chaplin, Lowry, Johnson win school board seats In Park City School Board races, David Chaplin, Nikki Lowry and Don Johnson came out winners. ' School Board incumbent Chaplin won the rights to the Old TownDeer Valley precinct. He was appointed to the position earlier this year by the school board when Greg Schirf left his seat Chaplin ran against write-in candidate Joyce Smith and won by a margin of 649 to 287. When asked how he felt about winning, he said, "I feel quite good about it. I'm very pleased the voters gave me their backing, and I thank them for it." Chaplin said when the new members join the school board in January there will be a "new chemistry." Lowry will represent the Park Meadow precinct seat, which is currently represented by retiring school board president Val Chin. Lowry competed with Jan Jones-Schenk for the opportunity, and took 687 votes to Jones-Schenk's 435. "I'm looking forward to facing what are difficult but not insurmountable challenges . . . Yes, we have real problems, and they can be solved." The voters have given her a mandate for change, she said. Don Johnson who was unopposed for the Prospector and Silver Creek post had 685 votes. y j :- x ' - .-P..,1 Nikki Lowry Committee to school district by ANDREA MATHER Record staff writer The Park City School District Alternative Housing Committee selected the best weapon to combat the schools' burgeoning population. pop-ulation. The group will present it at the Nov. 10 Park City Board of Education meeting. The option is to let the individual in-dividual schools come up with plans for the 1993-94 school year, move the fifth-grade from Treasure Mountain Middle School to the three elementary schools (assuming the Jeremy Ranch elementary school is approved) for the 1994-95 year; and if needed for the 1995-96 school year place the elementary and middle schools on a year-round schedule and Park City High School on an extended-day program. If the school district growth does not warrant an alternative schedule, then hold the option off until needed. The committee also recommends that the planning for year-round education begin this January. Committee uses surveys The Park City School District Alternative Housing Committee conducted several surveys including a written survey sent home with P.C Ski Area opens The 1992-93 ski season will officially begin at Park City Ski Area this Friday, Nov. 6, according to ski area President and General Manager Phil Jones. The PayDay lift will operate with skiing from the Alpine Slide unloading down. Prices will be $12 for adults and $5 for children 12 years of age and under. Hours will be 1 1 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday, s J' I Sheldon Richins f 4 v 1 David Chaplin recommend growth options The group's second recommendation is to move the fifth-grade from TMMS to the elementary schools and place the elementary schools on year-round schedule for the 1993-94 school year. Then for 1994-95, if presuming the Jeremy Ranch elementary school is built, continue year-round at two schools and place one on a traditional calendar. For the 1995-96 school year, all three elementary schools would be on year-round if needed. The committee was charged with finding either a housing or a scheduling option or combination of both to meet the needs of the growing school population. There was a 16 percent increase in enrollment this school year bringing the total student population to approximately 2,600 students. At next week's school board meeting Martha Crook, committee chairperson and principal of Parley's Park Elementary School, will present the group's two suggestions. elementary and middle school students; one in conjunction with KPCW and an exit poll after a public hearing on Oct Continued on A2 Nov. 6 and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. beginning Saturday, Nov. 7. The Ski School will be in operation and the base cafeteria will be open. ! "Being able to open this early in the season is a direct result of our improved snowmaking system," says Jones. 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