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Show 1 530 expires 013895 F WESTERN MICROGRAPHICS E 71 SOUTH 3680 WEST UT 84119 WEST VOLLEY CITY Wednesday, April 20, 1994 Vol.l6,Ngul6 50 cents a single copy Council meeting generates controversy, but no poll results By RUSSDALY City Editor We need to put the issue to rest," said Councilmember Reed Sunderland about the controversial 5th Ward decision. able Tuesday morning. Russ Schneider, representing an unnamed group of citizens, provided the council with results of an unofficial survey, which was conducted through private efforts. The emotional response to that He explained that the majority of issue became apparent at the last respondents to that survey indimeeting of the City Council when cated support for keeping and renoMayor Bill Gibbs warned a citizen vating the building, and also that that he was in danger ofbeing ejected many citizens indicated they had from the council chambers. also returned the city poll, a fact he Mayor Gibbs was expected to suggested contradicted the results of the city survey. announce the results of a controverWhen his comments, which were sial city poll regarding the future of the building. However, that an- included on a prepared statement, nouncement was never made. veered from facts about the issue to The results were still not avail- - personalities of former and current defended the members of the council by inviting any citizen to "try sitting on the council and voting their conscience." city officials, Mayor Gibbs inter- rupted with the gavel, urging Schneider to "cease or be ejected from the room." Asking to be allowed to resume after the warning, Schneider continued reading from his statement, which increasingly focused on the political actions of councilmembers rather than on the building issue. This city is in the hands of the people," said Gibbs, again warning Schneider about the possibility of removal from the room. Shortly after that, Gibbs said that "they had heard enough." FollowingSchneider's departure, Councilmember Carma Johnson In the . pre-counc- il session of the Lehi City Council, John Rockwell, chairman of the Historic Preservation Commission, had also expressed his dissatisfaction in the entire polling process. The first reason he gave was that the first survey did not include information from the Historical Preservation Commission, which that group said they had supplied to Councilmember Knollin Haws. He then told them he felt the second survey was not an improve Power rates, growth force revision of Lehi budget Growth in the city and increased costs of federal power sources were issues raised in connection with the council's proposed revision of the 1993-9- 4 FY budget. The proposal included increases in revenues and expenditures in both the general fund and the utility fund to reflect the growth taking place. Connie Nielsen asked the council if the responsibility for paying for additional costs shouldn't be given to those who are part of the growth. Councilmember Wayne Carlton explained that impact fees are assessed to help offset some cost, and Mayor Bill Gibbs added that the city's power sources have increased their costs to the city. In addition, Councilmember Reed Sunderland warned the audience that the Timpanogos Special Services District has planned a rate increase of 80 cents to one dollar this year. He also warned that environmentalists are currently spearheading an effort to change the flow of the Colorado River, which would shut down approximately 850 megawatts of power generation, also driving costs up. Sunderland suggested.that citizens should express their views to the government officials involved, voicing opposition to the change that could result in higher costs. Councilmember Haws, with a second from Sunderland, made a motion to accept the proposed revisions. The motion was approved unanimously. Councilmember Knollin Haws told the council that, after able discussion with the museum board, the group had decided to accept a modified bid from CRC Construction for the Memorial Building project. The bid was accepted unanimously by the council. "Thecitizens of Lehi need to know we have spent a lot of time on this project," said Haws. might be done with it; and finally that all the constituents who had talked to him said they thought it should be torn down. The council told Rockwell that they intended to announce the results in the meeting but would not take any action on the matter. Renita Revill, chairman of the Miss Lehi Pageant, asked the council if the contestants could use the building as a practice area at least until a final decision is made. Mayor Gibbs told Revill that the building was unsafe and denied the request, but added that the council would help the pageant committee find a rehearsal facility. Lehi proposes changes to city's zoning laws Several citizens asked about the proposed revisions to the city's zoning ordinances during the public hearing that was held during the last meeting of the City Council. The city proposed to make reviGC-RA-and sions to the GC-- 2 zone, add a new zone, and repeal the section of the code allowing for planned unit developments (PUD). Carl Mellor asked about the specific changes in the GC-- zone, where the Planning and Zoning Commission will be the group to approve uses for one block on each side of R-- l, 1, 1, R-l-- 2 "l Ulf. U.J. flip iii: 7 Photo by Russ Daly Members of the Lehi High School chess team, which captured its sixth state championship last weekend, include, front row, 1 to r, Clint Ferguson and Bjorn Olsen; middle row: Byron Worthen, Torrey Copfer and Don Francom; back row: Jason Gaudio, Elmira Huseynora and Mr. Howe, advisor. Chess Team wins 6th state title The Lehi High School Chess Team not only hosted the state meet on April but came away with their sixth state championship. Coach Jim Howe described the maraevent as "a grueling thon with the best players in the state matching wits under intense pressure." Torrey Copfer led the team to victory, winning 5.5 out of seven games. Bjorn Olsen placed next with five wins, followed by Donavan Rowley, Bryon Worthen, Brett Briggs, Don Francom, Ja 15-1- 6, Museum Bid Accepted ment since it offered no explanations, particularly about citizens responding to the first one or the second one or both. Finally, he told council members that he felt the results were not tabulated in a professional manner and suggested that the results should be invalidated on that basis. He also reminded them that he had not been included in the counting process, something he had been promised earlier. Sunderland reminded Rockwell that previous councils had already voted to raze the building, but later recanted; that they had tried to rent the building for a year to see what two-da- y son Gaudio, Elmira Huseynova and Clint Ferguson. Huseynova, an exchange stu4 dent from the former Soviet republic of Azerbaijan, won a special trophy for scoring the biggest upset victory in the tournament when she beat a highly-rated player. The state tournament was officially sanctioned by the US Chess Federation, the governing body of chess in the country. Lehi boasts one of the biggest per capita programs in the nation, with over 120 nationally-registere- d and rated players. Formed 13 years ago, club members have practiced almost every day after school throughout the year, attending tournaments on Saturdays at high schools and colleges around the state. Some members of the team have been associated with the local tournaments since first grade, with the years of experience paying off as they dominated the recent competition. The State Jr. High Tournament will be held Thursday and Friday at the Orem Fitness Center. state highways. The primary use for the zone would be commercial establishments, which include small, clean manufacturing operations; retail and wholesale companies; craft shops; and service stations. Ron Nuttall asked the council what would replace the former PUD concept, if repealed. Councilmember Dee Ray Russon said that PUD standards were not as stringent as subdivision standards and that the city has a condominium ordinance that seems appropriate for such developments. Representatives of KD Ventures asked if the proposed action would have any effect on their current request for approval of a PUD; the council assured them that it would not target requests that were already in progress. Other zoning changes included renaming the l zone as the zone to reflect lot size for existing sites, and updating the GC-- zone. zone would remain The RA-unchanged until further notice, and zone would not the proposed become official until the council received final recommendations from the Planning and Zoning CommisR-- R-- 8 1 1 sion. "Our goal is to have larger lot sizes in our emerging sections of town," said Russon about the new zone. Commission chairman Bob Park also suggested that the council look at possible changes in water requirements due to zoning changes. Russon made a motion to adopt the ordinances, with the exceptions noted above. Councilmember Wayne Carlton gave a second to the motion, which was unanimously approved. "We really want to do what is best for Lehi," said Russon. "We have the community at heart and we're really trying to do that." Councilmember Knollin Haws commended Councilmembers Dee Ray Russon and Reed Sunderland for the hours they have devoted to developing the revisions, and explained to the audience that their efforts had contributed to the council not needing to replace the Public Works Director or a staff member for finances under theCity Recorder. 'Pioneering' to theme this year's Lehi Roundup "Pioneering: Our Past and Our Future" will be the theme for the 1994 Lehi Roundup, and participants for events are being sought for the celebration. Annette Critchett, chairman of the Parade and Special Events Committee, has extended an invitation to citizens who might be interested in entering a float or other parade entry, a booth at the carnival, or making donations for the event. Anyone interested in sponsoring a miniature float should call Jento enter. Other nifer Hall, 768-450- parade entries should be directed to Critchett, Persons or organizations who would like to sponsor food, crafts or game booths at the carnival should call Carie Dawson, Donations are also currently being accepted by the group. Patrons should send contributions to the Parade and Special Events Com768-816- 1. 768-431- 8. mittee, P.O. Box 337, Lehi, UT 84043. are also on sale Roundup now at the city offices, 153 N. 100 East, and are priced at $7 for adult sizes and $5 for children's sizes. Gilchrist died while serving as mayor By RICHARD VAN WAGONER The new slate of Lehi City offi- cials elected in November 1917, included Mayor Sydney Gilchrist, Joseph S. Broadbent, J.E. Cotter, Leo W. Goates, Morgan S. Lott, and James W. Holden (councilmen); A. LbYates (recorder), Herbert Taylor (treasurer), Thomas W. Jones (marshal), and David J. Thurman (justice). Mayor Gilchrist, second son of Robert Taylor and Mary Jane Willes Gilchrist, was born at Lehi on Aug. 2, 1876. His early years were spent working with his father as a carpenter's assistant; during which time he helped construct the Lehi Sugar Factory. His education was obtained in the New West Academy, a private school situated where the Lehi Post Office now is. In 1896 Gilchrist became a clerk at the People's Co-o- p on State S treet, working under superintendent William E. Racker. Two years later he married lone Rachel Thurman. They became the parents of six children. ForthreedecadesSydneyobtained a wide variety of experience at the eventually succeeding S. I. Co-o- p, Goodwin as manager of the hard- ware and furniture department. In the spring of 1926 Gilchrist established his own firm, Gilchrist Hardware, in the quarters of the defunct Winchester Store on Main Street (west half of Colonial House today). During a December 17, 1918, city Sydney's civic interests were broad. In addition to being a member council meeting, a "Sailors' and Soldiers' Memorial Building Commitof the Lehi Volunteer Fire Department, he was appointed to Lehi's tee" was appointed. The combined first library board in 1917. A charter efforts of virtually the entire commumember of the Lions Club and an nity resulted in the 1926 completion active member of the Municipal of the first municipal building in the League, the state organization of city United States to be erected inmemory officials, Gilchrist was a leader in of World War I veterans. The center included the efforts to construct Deer Creek Reservoir, During the early years of not only a memorial hall, but also a World War I he assisted with many Carnegie Library, and city hall. local war drive committees and Other accomplishments during unbeknown to most local citizens, Mayor Gilchrist's first term included also served as a special agent for the the naming of all city streets and United States government. providing each residence with an address prior to the inauguration of Forempst among the responsibilities of his first term as mayor was home mail delivery. Previous to this dealing with the effects of the war, time all patrons picked up their mail which had swept up 214 of Lehi's directly from the post office. Another finest young men. On Nov. 11, 1918, accomplishment during the admin at 11 a.m. -- the eleventh hour of the istration was the initial paving of eleventh day of the eleventh month StateStreetthroughLehiCitylimits the guns fell silent. The war was by the Utah State Road Commission. over. American casualties were Perhaps the greatest challenge of 112,000 dead and 237,000 wounded. Mayor Gilchrist's first term was the Returning soldiers were welcomed catastrophic influenza epidemic, home by jubilant townspeople. Lehi's spread throughout the world by revets were paraded about town and turning servicemen. Many Lehi citizens and more than 500,00 nationfeted at a "welcome home celebrawide died from this horrid malady. tion" in the Tabernacle, and a permaLouise V. Turner, who expired nent memorial in their honor was deemed appropriate. May 5 1916, was the town's first flu Spanish-missio- n-styled death. Another victim died in 1917, but during the final three months of 19 18, 33 people (one percent of Lehi's population) succumbed to the disease. The Lehi Sun ceased publication for two weeks in October 1918 and virtually all businesses were closed during this period. Lehi schools closed during this time and did not until February 1919. Mayor Gilchrist's second term did not begin until 1928; two other mayors, James H. Gardner and Josephs. Broadbent, were elected in the interim period. Duringthis second term officials who served with Mayor Gilchrist included Edward J. Larsen, Isaac W. Fox, A. D. Christofferson, George S. Peterson, and LeRoy . Lott (councilors); J. O. Meiling (recorder), Martha Ball (treasurer), G. A. Wall (justice), A. V. Watkins (attorney), and E. H. Fowler (marshal). In August 1929 plans for a large athletic field in the heart of Lehi were jointly announced by the Lehi Lions Club, Lehi City and Alpine School District. Laid out just west of the Memorial Building, the project necessitatedtheclosingofFirstNorth street between Center and First West. May 1 was declared a city holiday and several old pioneer homes and the city jail were demolished. This was also the year that natural gas came to Utah when it was piped 300 miles from the Baxter See YESTERYEARS on Page 4 re-op- 1928-2Sydney Gilchrist, who served three terms (1918-11930-31was the first Lehi mayor to die in office. 9, ), 9, |