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Show 2712 SOUTH 36O0 WEST vHLLtr CITY " E UT 841 19 Vol. 16, No. 33 Wednesday, August 17, 1994 50 cents a single copy At neighbors' urging, city tells Elkins to clean up yard By RUSS DALY City Editor trailer and wondered why the ordinance wasn't being enforced on Elkins, who had moved a large trailer onto his property. own "Give us some consideration," asked an emotional member of a Lehi neighborhood who attended the recent meeting of the Lehi City Council to express concern about a "clutter situation near his home. Doug Peterson opened the presentation for several of his neighbors who had joined together to make their views known about fellow resident Mick Elkins, who also presented his side of the issue. Citing the city's ordinance disallowing large vehicles from being parked on city streets, Peterson said he had cooperated by moving his fifth-whe- Another neighbor, Richard Oliver, then said that the problem was not just the vehicle but also "the filth and the trash." Oliver cited the requirements for new subdivision and questioned the council's apparent lack of concern for the existing Wathen subdivi- 77T77rrr - add on, to build a patio," said Draney. "You don't require him to have one to tear down. I've gone to the city before and I've gotten no response." In a rebuttal, Elkins said he had brought in materials to build and that he had received a building permit, which was later rescinded when the neighbors complained. "At least I have tried to do it legally," said Elkins, charging that Elkins later argued that the Health Department had inspected his property and found no rats. He told the council and the neighbors that he has ferrets on his property, and that he was told by health officials that rodents do not come near ferrets. "You require a building permit to sion. "We've gone through I don't know how many mayors," he said. "It's been pushed aside." Beverly Draney, Elkins' neigh Lehi toddler killed in Orem head-o- n Crystal Briggs, 13 months, Lehi, was killed and three other family members hospitalized following a head-ocollision at 800 North and 800 East in Orem Tuesday (Aug 9) shortly after 11 a.m. Driver of the second vehicle was also hospitalized. Orem Detective Gerald Nielsen said Lee Lewis Peterson, 75, Provo, was eastbound on 800 North when his vehicle went left of the center line and collided head on in the outside lane of traffic with the westbound auto driven by Laurel E. Briggs, 33, Lehi. The toddler died at Utah Valley Regional Medical Center shortly after the accident, ahospital spokesperson said. Mrs. Briggs was treated and released. Josh Briggs, 5; Nickie Briggs, 3, and Brandy Briggs, 11, were listed in fair condition following the crash. Peterson was in satisfactory condition. Orem Police Officer Jack Garner investigated the accident. bor immediately to the north, told the council that she had been informed by an appraiser that if she sold her home she would incur an $8,000 to $10,000 loss from "the mess next door." "My children have never been able to sleep in the back yard," she said. "Why? We have rats." el j) ..... Draney's had built their patio struction without a permit. Responding to the vehicle issue, Elkins claimed that Oliver had left fyZir K, ' be- fore actually receiving their permit. He also said he had been told that they were adding on to that con- n traffic. He said he knew nothing could be done since the home is complete, but recommended the council use the case as a planning tool for future construction. In another neighborhood, Scott non-worki- Although Webber expressed concern ofa drainage ditch in the South Towne subdivision near 400 South and 400 East. He said that the developer had deeded an area to the city for a park, but that the property was merely a drainage ditch, a hazard for the children who live in the area. Webber recommended that the area be sodded, or at least cleaned and fenced. Councilmembers Carma Johnson and Dee Ray Russon offered suggestions, no specific requirements or time restraints were given. Peterson also addressed the unrelated issue of a home that had been constructed in the subdivision that created a sight problem for Proposal for motel in Lehi gets warm reception By RUSS DALY City Editor Vr I t h 1' " I : I "t c " i . v i' I' i . 1.1 i i" r" f ' u if ; ; I ! semi-truc- 60-un- it y, in conclusion. Comfort Inns, with over 1100 locations, feature a free deluxe continental breakfast, 19 inch remote controlled color television, direct dial telephones and at least 20 percent rooms. smoking-fre- e Highlighted in Money magazine as one of the "best budget chains" available to U.S. travelers, Comfort Inn offers average rates of $45 to $65 per night. Commission member Terry McBride asked engineer Blaine Comer about the burden on the sewer system. "In that particular system," said Comer, "we have plenty of capaci- M . enhanced parking capacity that would permit larger vehicles such as motor homes, and horse trailers. "We can use this drawing card to bring people into Lehi," said McBride, referring to the Lehi Roundup Celebration as well as the LDS temple now under construction in American Fork. Downs said, "We feel like it's going to enhance the area." "I think it's a go," said Dee Ray Russon, member of both the commission and the Lehi City Council. "There are problems we have to address, but overall we're enthusiastic about the project," said Park Motorists travelling through Lehi may soon find room at the inn the interest shown by the Planning and Zoning Commission regarding a proposed motel near the Main Street freeway interchange. Drew Downs of Waterford Bishop Properties Ltd., polled the commission, which is chaired by Bob Park, for their opinions about the construction of a Comfort Inn at approximately 850 E. 150 South. Although the project still needs some engineering work, all members of the commission indicated preliminary interest in such a project. two-stor- Sale to raise funds for Evan Sorenson release date of Sept. 1 has been set for Evan Sorensen, the Lehi youth that was paralyzed in a backyard fall. In preparation for his return, as well as continued rehabilitation, several modifications and equipment, some of which is not covered by insurance, will be necessary. e friend of Vada Wilson, the family, will host a Tupperware sale in Wine's Park on Saturday, Aug. 20, from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. All profits from the sale will be given directly to the Sorensen family. Donations will also be accepted at the sale, and are still being accepted at any Zion's Bank office. For more information, call a disabled car parked at the curb in the wrong direction for nine months. He said that his own trailer, as well as three additional vehicles, are within the law. "I think it's time something was done," said Mayor Bill Gibbs to Elkins. "We expect it cleaned up within a reasonable time." ty." - - ; ' W , A target ''-- ft" - t i I I "" I I . ' ' ' T , I ' i " J - t ' f f ' f f ' i Although the unit requires 75 parking stalls, the developers have purchased additional land for an i 5 I I " , n 11: j ' I j. ' i t f 1 1 . J .i,. I I : t'i f i i long-tim- City ponders rate increases By RUSS DALY City Editor Two members of the City Council addressed the audience at their last meeting to explain why the council might raise sewer rates and change electric rates. One of the reasons for the rate hike would be to fund the city's recently-adopte- d utility no-fau- ; w v v '7 , i ; f" i . . -r f - Tim-panog- ter. Citing American Fork's increase of $4.50 per month, Sunderland recommended that Lehi City increase its sewer fees by $1.25 per month. lt policy. i A second reason given for the $3 million cost of two digesters at the Special Services District for treatment of waste wafacility rate hike request is the Councilmember Councilmember Reed Knollin Haws introduced the concept of changing the way electric rates are calculated to a new streamlined method. Sunderland explained that 20 cents per month per customer would cover the program that would allow up to $2,000 per occurrence, with a maximum of $10,000 per incident total, in the event that property is damaged due to a backup in the main sewer lines. self-insuran- T 111 Charles Lyle Peterson, left, and Mearle Smith get 'Into" their work as volunteers for the Memorial Building restoration project now underway. Hr lVlemOriai He added that most customers will see not more th an a one percent change, with most rates going down. No formal action was taken on either request. Conflict problems cut Ellison's term short By RICHARD VAN WAGONER The local political atmosphere during the fall of 198 1 made for one of the more colorful partisan scenes in Lehi history. Six locals vied for Mayor Singleton's vacated mayorship on a ballot that did not list party affiliation. One of them, JoAnn Brown, was the first and only woman to run for mayor. Surprisingly, also for the first time in Lehi history, an independent mayoralty candidate won the election, with Brown coming in a close second. During the Democrat caucus, attended by less than 30 people, local chairman Ted Comer told the group that the elections were wide open to any citizen who wished to pay the $10 filing fee. He predicted that a mayoralty candidate could achieve success with perhaps just 25 percent of the vote. City council member JoAnn Brown, also serving as temporary Lehi City Recorder, was then nominated as theDemocrat's mayoralty candidate. Wayne Carlton and Carl (Blackie) Harris were named to seek the two vacant city council positions. Meanwhile, across town in the Little Theatre at the high school, the Progressive Party, represented by just 42 persons, voted to support Gill Van Wagoner for mayor along with council hopefuls Chris Lind Vietnam War. He moved to Lehi in 1975 after marrying Anna June Southwick, and at the time of his election was and corof Tech West, Inc., porate manager d a Salt Lake engineering firm. As managing representative of major engineering and construction firms for more than three decades, Bud had traveled the world working in Europe, Africa, Southeast Asia, Canada, Indonesia, Australia, South America, and the Middle East. He was a member of the American Society of Civil Engineers, the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, the American Institute of Chemical Engineers, the Society of American Military Engineers, the Society of Mining Engineers of AIME, and the National Geograph- and Frank Comer. Independent candidates, who also announced their intent to run for mayor included: Michael J. (Mick) Elkins, A.E. (Bud) Ellison, Julian Mercer, and L. Richard Smith. Winners of theelection, were Bud Ellison and new city council-me- n Wayne Carlton and Christ Lind. Mayor-elec- t Arthur Earl Ellison, a relatively newcomer to Lehi, had made himself known to voters advertisements through in the Lehi Free Press, huge signs throughout thecommunity, and considerable lobbying. Campaigning under the slogan "Let's Make Lehi the Most Vibrant Community in the Nation," Ellison asked voters: "Let me contribute 30 years of sound, hands on management experience to all of you in Lehi, to apply as you deem necessary, for the collective benefit of vice-preside- nt City-base- full-pag- e door-to-do- ic Society. One of the first items ofbusiness Mayor Ellison attended to was the appointment of California native William S. Gibbs as Lehi's new chief of police. Considerableemphasis was also directed towards cleaning up blighted areas about the community. An extensive organizational flow chart was developed by the mayor Ellison, born and raised in Nephi, Utah, was the eldest son of Pern and Henry Worthen. After graduating from Juab High School he served in the U.S. Navy, as a Chief Petty Officer, during World War II, the Korean War and the v as well as his administration bringing Lehi City Corporation into compliance with the 1981 modifications of the Utah Annotated Code. On July 15, 1982, 195 days into his term, Mayor Ellison surprised the city by tendering a letter of resignation which stated in part: "The culmination of recent events affecting my private, personal and professional life dictate resignation, to be in effect at 12:01 a.m. the 16th dayof July 1982." Expanding on his decision elsewhere, the former mayor, recently employed by the Intermountain Power Agency as a construction supervisor, lamented, "I'm working myself to death. The resignation has nothing to do with IPA it's just that there aren't enough hours to accomplish all that I have to do for Lehi City." The mayorship "shouldn't be a part time job," he observed, "the city needs a full time mayor." Within days, the city council replaced Mayor Ellison with Garry Sampson, a member of the council. In the fall of 1985 Ellison was again renominated by the Progressive Party as its mayoralty candidate. Further explaining his earlier resignation the former mayor related that during early May 1982 the executive officer of Intermountain Power Agency spoke with him about See YESTERYEARS on Page 4 ' ' 7 x if i 4 V fl 4 . 4 HH 'Id. A. E. (Bud) Ellison, Lehi's seven-mont- h term in 1982. thirty-nint- h mayor, served a |