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Show Utah Prets f sociation 467 Eas t Third Suth SaU Lake City, Utah 841U flit 1 ktf' r 11 I II I Vol. 2 No. 15 r , . " 1 sxr: v ...... , .v, v,. "'.; . rxn ? v,.,.. ' ' - ' v ' n n n n n n II 1 Among the more critical items of business conducted in Tuesday's Lehi City Council Meeting was the discussion and passage of the city's master road plan. Since the March 3 public meeting on the plan, a number of suggestions offered by concerned citizens were adopted. Those changes included designating 9550 West as a main arterial instead of 9600 West. 900 North, which was of great concern to a number of citizens at the public meeting and also at Tuesday evening's council meeting, was deleted as either an arterial or even a major collector. And the road proposed between Lehi and American Fork will run more south so it will connect onto Lehi's Main Street. Perhaps the most important part of the road plan is the proposal for an additional on and off ramp to the freeway on East Main Street and the improvement of the freeway underpass on 100 East. Railroad signal arms will also be installed in this area. In addition, 9150, 8730, 300 and 500 West Streets will be redesignated as two lane roads with left and right turnout lanes. 1500 North will be redirected south at Center Street, and this street plus 1000 North will both be deleted as collectors. One concerned citizen, Roger Merrill, expressed his concern about the road plan. He felt everything should be done to maintain the unique characteristics of Lehi by leaving the roads and streets the way they have been. The Proposed County Office Building New County Office building Essential, Say Local Advisers commission that has recommended construction of a new county office building say they were very skeptical when they first began investigating the proposal. "I went down there with the thought that I' wouldn't vote for a county building because I didn't want higher taxes. But I'm very convinced now that we need it," says Barbara Peterson of Lehi. Rosemary Collett of Cedar Hills agrees. "None of us wanted to find that we needed a new building. But in looking at the present facilities, we could hardly see how the workers could do their jobs." Currently the county employees are spread around in about a dozen smaller buildings. "The cost of upkeep, heating and cooling is really high," says Mrs. Peterson. "The fire chief has declared every one of them a fire hazzard." Some of the smaller buildings are being rented by the county, others are 15' Single Copy iflaster Road Plan ,.,.,.t1... Two local members of the citizens' 10, 1980 4 - , l advisory IV. 1 V l Thursday. April " '1 1 owned. But, according to the advisory committee, if a new building is not constructed, the older buildings will have to undergo extensive and expensive rennovation. "The expense which is going out for these other buildings is costing almost as much as the new building," says Mrs. Collett. "And they're in buildings which aren't even up to code." Mrs. Peterson feels a new building will improve the efficiency of the ( Continued on Page 4) A public hearing was held concerning the construction of a fourplex by John Allred at 400 North and 400 East. At the conclusion of the hearing, the council approved the construction. Partial payment number seven for the swimming pool, amounting to over $47,000 was discussed by the council with approval being given. The mayor stated the pool is now nearly 80 percent paid for. The city has also received a number of president for the Redlands Chamber of from people interested in applicationsat working Commerce and was assistant manager The pool manager has been of the Anaheim Chamber of Commerce the pool. in California. He was also employed as tentatively approved, but the council decided to advertise one more time for assistant accountant for Peat, Mitchell and Co., in Santa Ana, applications for the manager and assistant manager before any names Calif. He is a man full of energy and en- are given. The fence around the pool, which was thusiasm and has experienced extensive leadership positions. He built by high school students, is nearly received the Award of Merit from the finished and ready for installation. Two bids for the painting of the ;ence were Boys Scouts of America, served as a but no action takfin at this discussed, studentbody officer at the University of time. Utah and was named one of the OutWith the spring veartier now standing Young Men of America in breaking, many council members 1977. e flooding. He is an active member of the LDS voiced concern about pjs.-.blChurch. He and his wife, Darlene, are City Superintendent K ir' Webb said the city is in fairly good f tv. je with respect the parents of three children. to any danger. The m:jor creeks have been cleaned and ;ie city has 2,500 bags on hand if sanH. u?ging is necessary. The irrigation company is also busy cleaning ditches. r- - Provo Chamber Official To Address Lehi Businesspeople The Lehi Chamber of Commerce will hold a meeting on Thursday, April 17, at 7:15 p.m. in the old Fifth Ward building. All Lehi businessmen and women are invited and encouraged to attend this meeting. NEVIIM LIMBURG Guest speaker for the evening will be Nevin Limburg of the Provo Chamber of Commerce. Limburg received his BA degree in accounting, cum laude from the University of Utah, his MA in management at the University of Redlands, California, and for three years attended Mills College, an Institute for Organizational Management in Oakland, California. He has served as executive vice Mar-wic- Cedar Valley Residents Protest White Hills Development "How can four men do this? I mean White and three county com- missioners," asked Paul Genho, bishop of the Cedar Fort LDS Ward. The White Hills Development was approved by the Utah County Planning Commission this week and is ap- parently destined for final approval by the Utah County Commission by the end of the month, despite the fact that Genho and other Cedar Valley residents jammed past public hearings in opposition. "We've been fighting this thing since but the Utah County Com- 1972, missioners seem determined to have it," says Orson McKinney, mayor of Cedar Fort. Until about a year ago, the Planning Commission had allied itself with the protesting residents of the valley, according to County Planner Buck Rose. "At that time the Planning Commission reviewed its master plan and recommended to the County Commission that the zoning not be . MiHMaMBMljaCfneHHHHMHHHHHHi . Lehi Band Does Well In California . County Building Essential, Say Local Advisers . ' ' . 3 ......... 4 Brunson Burners To Perform At Miss Lehi Pageant 5 Library Plans National Book Week..., Spring Formal Tomorrow 5 ,. .6 Lehi Chapter Of UAW Meet 7 Relief Societies Plan Special Program.. Senior Citizens Calendar. g 9 Downs Chosen For Olympic Training Camp UEA Delegates Elected 10 t 7 12 changed because there was already 10 times as much residential land in the valley than was then occupied, "It seemed premature to rezone the land. The county commissioners felt otherwise and ironed it, allowing subdivisions in that area. So since then it has been the planning commission's stance that since the land is now zoned for subdivisions, all that must be done is for certain criteria to be met," ex-ha- plains Rose. "Last night they found that everything had been substantially complied with, so they approved the subdivision, with two conditions at tached to the approval before the commission chairman can sign the plat. First, a change of a road called for by White's plans needs to be approved by the county commission following a public hearing slated for April 28. .""he other condition is that White work out satisfactory bonding, guaranteeing completion of basic subdivision im provements, says Rose. The County Attorney is investigating bonding and is scheduled to meet with the County Commission Friday to discuss the matter, So, if the bonding is approved within the next couple of weeks, the development could gain final county approval immediately following the (Continued on Page 12) .the In other business, Chief Berl Peterson was happy to report that a number of recent arrests had cleared up several crimes the police had been investigating. He also indicated a number of citations had been written for violations of the city's animal control ordinance. He was asked by the council how the sale of dog licenses was going this year compared to last year. He said the number this year is lower, however, over 80 tags were sold on the last day. The animal control officer will be contacting citizens concerning licenses. The annual clean-ucampaign, summer work projects for disadvantaged youth, the need for a trailer park ordinance and the signing of a private property proclamation were some of the other items on Tuesdays agenda. p Who Mill Be Miss Lehi? Even though 13 is supposed to be an unlucky number, the 13 beautiful girls who will compete for the Miss Lehi title, have been lucky enough to participate in one of the most satisfying experiences of their lives, the 1980 Miss Lehi Pageant. The momentous occasion is Saturday night at 7:30 p.m. at the Lehi High . cY School. The contestants are: Jerri Anderson, Carolyn Cox, Kelle Crittenden, Judy Curtis, Terri Lyn Fairbourne, Gina Heiniger, Julie Johnson, Michele Johnson, Angie Judd, Kelley Korous, Debbie Palmer, Annette Trapp and Shelley Wagstaff . Each girl has resolved to perfect her talent; lose or shift some pounds; bone up on current events in case judges should ask a pertinent question about the government or world conditions. new They have tried different make-up- , hair styles and selected or sewn a flattering wardrobe for the various categories of the contest Each girl has gained confidence, has become more beautiful, and wjll share her naturally endowed talents with her friends and townspeople. They are all winners! The pretty girl who will be named Miss Lehi will be given a $100 scholarship from the State Bank of Lehi. The pageant committee will present the queen a $250 scholarship, as well as a sparkling tiara from Dalleys and a queen's trophy from Timberline. Lehi City will donate a queen's wardrobe and expenses to the Miss Utah Contest. The girls named as attendants will be given $50 each from Wasatch Bank. The pageant will award a $150 scholarship to each attendant. They will receive tiaras from This N That and trophies from Timberline. The difficult task of selecting the royalty has been accepted by Mrs. Dick (Bonnie) Losee, Dick Losee, Mrs. Sandra Lloyd, Robert Gledhill and William E. Petersen. The ballots will be tallied by auditors Mr. and Mrs. Robert . isssk- - QUEEN SANDY NIELSEN Fenton. Genial Ned Wilson and Sandy Nielsen, present Miss Lehi, will host the extravaganza as master and mistress of ceremonies. Special numbers will be presented by lovely Deia Palmer, 1979 first attendant and Sandy Nielsen. The Brunson Burners will add their special brand of magic to the pageant program. Special Thanks Members of the pageant committee wish to thank the following public spirited businessmen for their generosity and help in financing the Lehi Miss Leany's, Pageant: Pacesetter, This N That, Western Tack & Togs, and Reams Wrangler Shop. Other donors who have generously donated to the pageant are: Grand Central, Tingeys Enterprises, Ireco Chemicals, Valley Steel, Lehi Block and Perlite, Peck Builders, United Thrift, Lehi Drug, Cenco Equipment Sales, LaCasa Supper Club, Pyke Mfg. Co., Kay's Lounge, Phillips Mfg., Pioneer Market, B & K Auto Parts, ( Continued on Page 4 ) Ma Bell Sues Lehi City Lehi City is being sued by Mountain Bell Telephone Company in an attempt to have the three percent franchise tax charged by the city declared unconstitutional, says Floyd Jensen, who is legal counsel for the utility. In addition to Lehi, Mountain Bell is naming over 20 other cities throughout Utah. The Revenue License Tax ordinance was passed by Lehi City last summer, and since that time, the city has collected over $10,000. John Daly, city recorder, indicated the amount collected from this tax is enough to pay one city employee's salary. Mountain Bell and Mountain Two Arrested After Chase Several home burglaries and cycle in Lehi were solved last week when police arrested two juveniles and one adult after a chase. Local police received a tip April 2 about where some stolen motorcycles may be hidden. Policemen staked out the area and when nothing developed after several hours watch they pursued other duties. They received a call about 4:45 p.m. on April 3 that someone was removing the bikes. The police responded immediately but the motorcycles were gone when officers arrived. Lehi police called for help and a search was concentrated south and east of the city. Officers also covered the city and the sand pits area where motorcycles may usually be found. Officer Ray Edwards traveled west on Highway 73 and spotted the motorcycles mountain climbing. One thefts juvenile and one adult were taken into custody but the other juvenile traveled up a hill where it looked like he might escape. At that time, a Highway Patrol plane heard police transmissions, looked around and dropped down on the cycle on the mountain, forcing it to turn back right into the arms of the officers waiting at the foot of the hill. After interrogation of the trio, two home burglaries and a possible arson was cleared up. Five motorcycle thefts were also solved and numerous stolen articles recovered. The adult was placed in the Utah County Jail and the two juveniles were taken to the Juvenile Detention center in Provo. Charges will be filed against the adult in circuit court Wednesday. Police Chief Peterson reported that (Continued on Page 4) Fuel pay equally about $500 per month for this tax. Mountain Bell has been paying the tax under protest since last August, according to Jensen, and state statute requires legal action, if any, must be taken within six months after the protest is filed. That is why the phone company found it necesssary to file suit at this time. However, the phone company attorney has stipulated with the city attorney that no action will be taken until the outcome in their Salt Lake City suit is reached. The conclusion of this action will help determine what action will be taken against Lehi. The suit in Salt Lake is on the docket of the Third District Court and will be heard within the next nine months. If the court finds in favor of the phone company and declares the tax unconstitutional, no further action will be necessary. If Ma Bell does win the case, then those monies collected will be returned to the phone customers, because this tax is automatically passed through to those who use the utility. The amount collected in Lehi is relatively small, compared to the $2 million collected in Salt Lake and the $200,000 collected in Provo. The percentage charged varies from city to city and Is based on the gross sales of the utilities servicing the city. The tax also rises substantially with increases brought about by inflation. - |