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Show West Jordan survey results revealed The final results of the West citizen mail and Jordan were presenttelephone survey ed to the mayor and city council last Tuesday evening during a planning meeting. The survey was done in an attempt to gain citizen input on varous community issues before the current budget hearings commence. According to city information specialist Renette Anderson, "The survey gave the citizens an opportunity to give some direction to the budget process." A total of 1,388 mail surveys were received back for a return rate of 24 percent. The survey has a 95 percent confidence level with a plus or minus accuracy variable of 5 percent. officials were very City pleased with the results and the citizen response. The survey results and written comments will be included as part of the if ' - overall decision package to be utilized by councilmembers as they make their recommendations for this year's budget. Survey questionnaires were published in the Jordan Valley Sentinel and mailed to random households throughout the city during the month of February. A follow-utelephone survey was also conducted during the first week of March. Citizens were asked to rate in order of their importance various community services such as animal control, street and maintainance, parks recreation and weed enforcement. Residents were also asked whether they felt specific levels of service should be decreased or maintained. Results of the telephone survey listed the following services in order of their importance to the citizens. (The results were determined by the respondents percentage ;,' of requesting improvement in each given area.) 1. Asphalt 73 2. Lighting 64 3. Plowing 63 4. Weed Enforcement 58 5. Parks 54 6. Sidewalks 46 7. Economic Development 44 . p tHv-is- ?; - 8. x&i 41 Planning and Zoning 30 Animal Control 29.5 11. Police 28 12. Building Department 25 9. 10. 13. Court 20 14. Fire 15.5 Garbage 14 Cemeteries 15. 16. 11 Results of the mail-i- n survey listed the following priorities. (Results were determined by the number of times mentioned as a priority.) 45 'w ;;, Recreation 'v "ri - T:H t 1. 2. 3. Streets 340 Lighting 131 could be improved with 37 percent satisfied. Fifty-eigpercent of those stricter wanted surveyed Weed of the enforcement Ordinance in the city with 39 percent voting to maintain the status quo. 54 percent of those responding felt that the city needed to improve the parks and recreation areas. When asked if they would support a special mill levy to finance a community complex which would include a library, city hall and recreation center, 54 percent responded no, with 45 percent voting yes. Many wrote that they would support the measure in the future. Overall the citizens gave public safety a higher approval rating. 83.5 percent felt that fire protection was adequate and 72 percent feel that police are doing their job. Citizens were asked "which taxing method they approved of : Parks 110 ht Utilities 104 5. Plowing 89 6. Animal Control 77 7. Weed Enforcement 69 8. Recreation 63 9. Sidewalks 53 10. Economic Development 11. Planning and Zoning 45 4. 12. 46 Fire 36 Flood Control 28 Building 21 15. Beautification Projects 15 16. Cemeteries 6 17. Garbage 5 V 18. Court 4 When asked what level of services and which specific services should be maintained, 73 percent of the citizens felt that street maintainance (asphalt) could be improved with 25 percent expressing satisfaction with the present level. 63 percent thought plowing of the streets 13. 14. South Jordan approves mobile phone service permit for Newvector CommuniMobile cations Telephone Service, 11723 S. 3800 W., during Tuesday's regular council meeting. There are five mobile communications Councilmembers are pleased with the citizen response even though, they were the targets of some specific comments. City officials feel the survey was a positive experience and a method of gathering good information. They hope to use the polling vehicle to serve the city in the future. Valley Sentinel outlets scattered throughout the valley. will The station new accommodate the south end of the county. Working through a computer system, the company gives short range service to car phones and other telephones of that type. In other action the council gave preliminary plat approval to Ridgecrest Estates Subdivi- at 10250 S. Written comments ranged from specific suggestions on sidewalk repair and park projects to general irritation over the city's handling of Planned Parenthood and the city's Beer Ordinance. Jordan Jordan City Council approved a conditional use South sion Retail License Fee, Property Tax or Franchise Tax? (Note: Those voting for were not approving of the tax itself, but merely the taxation method.) Thursday, March 29, 1984 1000 W. site plan for a new LDS church at 9899 S. 3855 W., was also approved. Former councilmember Jim Liddiard was named chairman of the 1984 South Jordan Town Days committee. A I, m mii i"l hiNm jl i i "mi Mf"T' -- rw lnrrM"T Bingham High School will be representing the delightful stage play "Harvey" on Mar. and April 2 at 7 p.m. The play will be performed in the Copper Pit at Bingham, which is located at 10400 S. 2160 W. Among the players are (front row, left to right) Stacey Muller, Brian Beckstead, "Harvey" and Jodie Wright. Second row, Kurt Petersen, Heather Bontoft. Back row, Daird Howell, Lynnette Rich, and Denney Eames. Not shown, Mike Somerkorn and Chris Topham. 28-2- 9 Preparations underway for Sandy Soap Box Derby Beehive State Soap Box Derby is back again this year, and what is a Soap Box Derby? It is a e downhill race in a racer powered only by gravity for youth between ages nine and fifteen. But don't let that fool you. These racers can reach speeds of thirty miles per hour on the regulation course, with plenty of thrills for everyone as the racers compete down the hill. This event is designed to help parents and kids become closer, while teaching the kids responsibility, craftsmanship, perseverance, home-mad- head-to-hea- gp. d and, above all, good sportsmanship. The race is, of course, open to both boys and girls living in Utah and neighboring states. Winners and parents will be given a trip to participate in the All American Soap Box Derby in Akron, Ohio. Some dates to remember May 12, 1984, registraton off. May ) cut- 19, 1984, Junk Race (promotional race). June 23, 1984, derby tune-u- p race. June 30, 1984, Derby Day (final race). - Week of August 5, 1984 All Soap Box Derby, Akron, Ohio. American For further information about this derby, contact derby chairman Dave Jensen, or P.O. Box 281, Sandy, Utah 84070. Bingham music department schedules fund raiser The Bingham High School music department is presenting a fund raising concert on Wednesday, April 11 at 7 p.m. at School High Bingham Auditorium. I iff II imf"'"". nro State balsa wood bridge building champion Blake Maxfield (left), a senior at Brighton High School, and Dr. W. Don Budge, BYU professor of civil engineering, test Maxfield's bridge which held a load of 1,178 pounds before buckling. 347-940- ) Published weekly at 125 W. Center St., Salt Lake County Utah by Midvale Sentinel Inc. Second-clas- s postage paid at Midvale Utah. Subscription rate $6 per year in Jordan School District. Burglars hit three South Jordan homes This South Jordan police reported three residential burglaries during the past two weeks in their city. Thieves took a 22 ca. rugar pistol and $200 in silver dollars from a residence near 9400 S. 1300 W. Loss was estimated at issue two sections. w : i - . f ? .. , v- -. - ft . , it JMi : -.-? ii . , Burglars broke into a garage 10200 S. 3900 W. and took a tool box and tools valued at $150. A Kuwahara motocross bike valued at $400 was stolen from a garage at 9500 S. 4700 W. a Police investigated vehicular theft near 10700 S. 2300 at W. A radiostereo, - I .Jl ;- , - VW' L ' 11 I ; j .1 jl cassette tapes and speakers were taken. The items were valued at $581. In other action police made five arrests for drunken driving within the city last week. - , . , . Pi Vandals break windows in the city j i ' J pcKM West Jordan police investigated three unrelated cases of criminal mischief within the city over the weekend. Vandals threw rocks through a double pane window at 7300 S. 2000 W. Damage was $250. Two windows and a screen were damaged near 9094 Elmhurst when vandals threw rocks at the residence. Damage was listed at $200. Sf - (USPS $350. vayBBHn Ijfif Uj;jjL "?!-- are: Continuing The Midvale Sentinel Another window was broken by vandals near 2770 W. 7500 S. Damage was $100. Juveniles are suspected in all three cases, although the incidents seem to be unrelated. A 14 foot flatbed trailer was stolen from a construction site near 7800 S. 3500 W. Loss was estimated at $1800. Police arrested a 19 year old West Valley man and charged him with three counts of forgery. In other action police investigated one vehicular burglary over the weekend. Thieves broke into a Ford truck near 1870 W. 7865 S. and removed the stereo and some tapes. Loss was $284. Damage to the dashboard amounted to $50. . Participants in the annual "Neighbors All" program to be hosted by West Jordan High on Friday, April 6, beginning at 7 p.m. Front row (left to right) Vickie Delgado, David Delgado, Kathy Lopez. Back row, Audrey Royball, Evelyn Tonga, Mary Ann Tonga. Standing, advisor Edith Melendez. The program seeks to promote cultural awareness and pay tribute to the achievements of senior minority students at Jordan District high schools. |