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Show k Jordan Valley Sentinel Volume 51 Number 24 Thursday, June 14, 1984 1 Continuing The Mid vale Sentinel V (USPS . w I 1 I r-- i T- 1 I o Waterline project in Midvale now underway I i I Midvale City has awarded a water line design contract to the engineering firm of Caldwell, Richards, and Sorenson. $59,800 CR & S will be designing a new water distribution line linking the city's water storage reservoir at 1000 E. and 8800 S. to 8000 S. and State St. The Jordan High turned 71 this year and as a special birthday present, it was nominated to and selected by the National Register of Historic Places. Maurine Jensen of Midvale led the effort to get Jordan placed on the register. For over a year, she compiled the appropriate documentation, solicited letters of recommendation, and collected old photographs. The crowning moment came on May 17, when the National Register officially accepted the school. n Jordan High selected to National Historic Register 4 - )..,- - jSv n.i.f in., 'iMnimKimnilillim, "It's my pleasure to inform you that on May 17, 1984, the Jordan High School, nominated Cultural by the Historic-anSites Review "Committee," was officially listed on the National Register of Historic Places by the National Park Service." That statement by deputy state historic preservation officer A. Kent Powell, climaxed a year long effort aimed at recognizing the 71 year old facility for its historic, cultural, and architectural significance to the community. They were also words of special meaning for Mrs Maurine Jensen of Midvale, who spearheaded that effort. "I was absolutely delighted by the news of the approval," she commented Friday. "Jordan a unique displays High architecture that will never be done again and boasts many Until illustrious graduates. d " i r - I nn-- JJ i ; if y , it - 1 ' ! i. j j . jy I vhii V:"iH '! JLJ 1 ."if- l i ' I I 1 xw riFX" i' f , ' , f , . . "Although the school was not constructed until 1913, plans were first drawn up in 1911," she reported. "Just like today, district officials had to acquire property and make sure all the proper legal notices were posted." Jordan Today, High, according to Jensen, is one of the three oldest high schools still in use in the Salt Lake Valley. The other two being East and West. Jordan was approved for nomination by the Governor's Historic and Cultural Sites Review Committee on Mar. 2. There are several benefits accompanying Jordan High's selection to the register. They include eligibility for federal tax benefits for rehabilitation of Jordan will approved The Jordan School District Board of Education approved a total spending package of school $142,955,552 for the Recognizing the need for organized recreation programs in West Jordan,, the Copperview community multi-purpos- fun-spot- All activities by qualified supervised personnel of the division of Salt Lake County Parks and Recreation. e center and the City of West Jordan have combined efforts to bring recreation programs' to West Jordan youth this summer. The programs consist of structured games, creative activities, transportation and supervision to area field trips, holiday craft making sessions, movies and tennis lessons. s, are taught and Prices range from $1 per child to $15 for a 6 week course. All activities are held or generate from the following local parks: 7000 S. 3200 W.; Camelot Park, 1975 W. 7230 S.; Browns Meadow Park, 2490 W. and West Jordan 9160 S.; Community Park. 8000 S 2200 W Additional information may be obtained at the West Jordan City offices or the Copperview community center. 1984-8- 5 year. 16 North City-Coun- , . . The design contract is the first step in replacing the current line which city officials say is rapidly deteriorating. The total cost for replacing the line has been set at around $860,000. To for the line pay replacement and for major water improvements in the future, the city council approved an increase in water rates Tuesday. The current rate is $4.50 per month for 10,000 gallons with .36 for each 1,000 over that. The new rate, which will take affect on July 1, will be $6 per month for the first 6,000 gallons with .42 for 1,000 gallons over the minimum. In a related matter, the city council approved the final payment of $13,014.68 to Rolfe Const, for moving a waterline along 700 W. The city also finished paying for the Catalpa St. storm drain project by awarding $46,660 to Ron Johnson Construction. summer council's The meeting schedule was finalized. The council will meet on all four Tuesdays in June, but only the first and third Tuesdays in July and August. The council denied a Gass A beer license request by Twin Spruce Petroleum at 349 N. Main, but approved a at 7615 S., just east of State St. to The rezoning is from and will allow only single family homes. The prior zoning would permit duplexes, but city officials felt streets in the area were too narrow to handle the additional traffic. R-2-- R-1- -8 5 ordered to close Copperview sponsors summer activities in West Jordan parks federal assisted projects so local people will be given the opportunity to comment on projects affecting such properties, and qualification for federal grants for historic preservation when funds are available. Listing, however, does not mean the federal government wants to acquire the property, place restrictive covenants on the land or dictate the color or materials used on individual buildings. State and local ordinances or laws establishing restrictive zoning, special design review committee or review of exterior alterations are not a part of the National Register program and should be clearly separated from the function of the National Register as a tool in the federal planning process. Of course, the story doesn't end with Jordan's selection nor is Maurine Jensen's work totally complete. As a final finishing bronze a touch, plaque the high commemorating school's latest honor will need to be purchased and put in place. Maurine already has some plans on how to come by that. company will have 60 days to complete their design work. School board sets '84-8budget at $142,955,552 Midvale apartments Apartments located at 10 and Main, Midvale, have been condemned and ordered vacated. Midvale City Attorney Marc N. Mascaro told the city council Tuesday that the Salt Lake Board of Health ordered the building condemned early in the week and the buildings should be vacated by June 25. About six weeks ago the city became aware that the building had many areas that were in need of repair. Following inspections by the city building inspector and fire department personnel a list of improvements were presented to the owner. The list contained completion dates of various jobs that needed to be done. The owner could not comply with the schedule and the board of health was asked to inspect the building. structures, consideration in the planning for beginat5p.m. Close up view of the main entrance of the original building at Jordan High School. This portion of the school was opened in 1913, making it one of the three oldest high schools still in use in the Salt Lake Valley. Bingham High was constructed in the 1930s, it was the only high school in the district and today it maintains a special tradition." , Ii! preparing her case for the State Historical Society, Jensen had to research Jordan District documents and school board minutes dating back as far as 1911. recognize Flag Day Thursday with a special ceremony at the city hall. Along with many other communities throughout the nation the city officials will have a special flag ceremony and recite the Pledge of Allegiance. The ceremony will begin at 4:30 p.m. with the nationwide pledge set to - ' .. W.J. ceremony will highlight Flag Day Officials in West '4 ) 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. This issue two sections. i mi.1' i 347-940- ty Of that amount, $110,379,159 will be earmarked for the and Operation Maintenance which goes to cover such budget, as utilities, salaries, expenses custodial services, building upkeep, school supplies, and the like. This budget is about 15 percent higher than in 1983-8According to district superintendent Raymond Whitten-burexpenses are up because the district will be serving more students, about 2,686 more. Total enrollment is expected to be over 57,000. The district will also be operating four more schools, and two two elementaries middle schools. Jordan District is also facing a $1,151,876 bill to provide salary increments and lane change benefits for district employes. The cost of the teacher salary 4. g, . . schedule grows about percent a year. Another $2 million increase will cover a new career ladder program for is which teachers, being implemented with state funding. With more schools and general rate increases, an increase of nearly two million dollars is expected for utilities. Total utility costs are expected to be around $7,012,000. A projected $24,449,548 will go to the capital expenditure budget, about $2 million less than was spent last year. Ten million dollars will go toward off the district's paying $91,200,586 debt from bond sales for new school construction. This debt should be paid off by 1994. Other expenditures include $7,516,432 for food service, up from $6,835,111 (due to an increase in the number of on Tort $85,000 students); Liability; $310,191 for recreation (district pools); swimming $105,000 for the agency account (used for student vocational projects); and $109,322 in transportation. The assessed valuation of property within the Jordan School District climbed by nearly a hundred million dollars to $756,871,780 due to the cancellation of the property tax rollback program when the state Supreme Court ruled it unconstitutional. Superintendent Whittenburg said that could have made for a huge jump in property taxes, but the state legislature countered by passing a law restricting revenue increases to six percent. To stay within this limit the school district had to lower its mill levy by 4.7 mills down to 41.99. The end result will still be higher property taxes, but not nearly so high as they would have been had the six percent not been limit imposed. Estimates show a $30 per year increase on a $100,000 home. |