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Show '(Etmea -- Page A2 West Center Street project of the street. agreement Continued from page The 1 money gift for parking and im- provements. And some of these details will be controversial such as the narrowing of West Center Street and the loss of approximately ten street parking spaces on the north side of the street as parallel parking replaces the cur- rent angle-parkin- g format. Angle parking will remain as is on the south side of the street. Speaking by phone from his Telluride home, Petty stated that he feels this project will be a great benefit for Moab locals and visitors. The creation of a heat mitigating lushly landscaped area 'with benches, decorative concrete and plantings will welcome people to a pedestrian oriented space around a commercial center of new retail shops and cafes with outdoor seating. Petty said he still has a piece of his heart in Moab and he feels lucky to have had the opportunity to create a partnership with the city to fill the need for downtown parking in a pedestrian friendly area. He has also agreed to separately design, install, pay for and maintain (including the water bill), the new landscaped area planned for the northwest end a&mihii&mfu I states that all landscaping will be in place within 30 days after the city completes its work or by April 15, whichever is the longer time frame. The most controversial aspect ofthe project will likely be the reconfiguration of West Center Street that involves narrowing it from its present width of 67 feet to 35 feet at the turn off from Main Street, to 22 feet at approximately the center of the block and to 24 feet at the exit on to 100 West. This narrowing of widths is intended to enhance the perception of the street as an inviting walking area. City manager Donna Metzler said this arrangement is a compromise made to make the agreement work and that no safety standards are being violated. There will be a dedicated unloading area for the delivery trucks serving the restaurants in the vicinity that will mitigate the impact for traffic on the narrowed street. Although there will be a great deal of road improvements and construction going on all winter, Metzler stated that there should only be very short periods of time when West Center Street might be closed during construction. While street work is going mmidl ora "Piano Talk with Paul Hersh" Wed., Sept. 15, 6:00 p.m. Red Cliffs Lodge Pianist, violist and Schumann enthusiast Paul Hersh delves into the vocal literature of Schumann, sharing his thoughts on a work about which he is passionate. With newfound insights from Pauls discussion, the audience will then hear p full performance of the piece. e Tickets available Adults $25 on-lin- at www.moabmusicfest.org Students (5-1- 8) $5 Tickets also available at the Moab Music Festival box office inside the Copy Center, Main Street Music 6- - Video, Arches Book Company, and Su Casa. Ticket price includes transportation to concert site. Next Concert: Friday, September 17, 6:00 p.m. Sorrel River Ranch "Paquito D' Rivera and Friends on, 3 rthepeithmi Thursday, September 9, 2004 New fall . . . the city will make sure that storm drainage will be ad- equate for the increased landscaping and watering. She also noted that all affected neighboring property owners have been consulted in the planning process and all have eventually reached concur- rence on approving the plan. However, during the public comment period there was some spirited discussion by nearby property owners. Although most expressed general agreement with the need for more downtown parking, there was some decided opposition to losing the on street parking places where the truck unloading area will be located. A letter from Hans Fuegi, Slickrock Caf6 owner and partner in the Slickrock and Uranium Buildings, stated his concern that while parking alongside his business was removed for the truck unloading area, Pasta Jays and the Canyonlands Best Western Hotel retain all their parking spaces on the south side of the street. Jim Englebright, owner of a West Center Street insurance business, is generally in favor of the plan although he is losing the few street parking spaces in front of his business. He commented that he has had a positive working relationship with city staff and taken a proactive stance with the addition of several parking spaces behind his building but that customers are reluctant to use them. Both Jane Walker and Katherine Holyoak expressed concern that although they felt the projects parking lot had been adequately described, there had not been sufficient discussion of the other aspects of the development plans. Marcy Till spoke in favor of the plan saying that there is only one street parking space in front of the Tom Till gallery she owns with her husband and that more downtown parking is needed. She also stated that she feels employees of downtown businesses are using many prime main street parking places and these places would be freed up if employees used the new parking lot. Mayor Dave Sakrison said that a great deal of time and negotiating had gone into the plan as it is presented and that this is the best compromise that could be to be run half-marath- on Rim Rock Roadrunners is organizing a fall half mara- thon, fraternal twin to the popular Canyonlands Half Marathon held each spring. River Ranch. Already there are 450 entrants in a field that will be limited to 500 runners. Those interested in registration or more information should visit The event, called The Other Half, will take place on Saturday, October 23, 2004 and will run along Route 128 from Dewey Bridge to Sorrel Defendant bound over in Arches murder case by Lisa Church contributing writer man who allegkilled his girland hit edly friend with her vehicle in Arches National Park was bound over for trial on Tuesday following a preliminary hearing in Moabs 7th District Court. Atrial date was set for February 7. Ricky James Cunningham, 26, of Richwood, Texas, faces multiple charges includfelony murder ing in the August 10 death of Rhonda A. Rosenbalm, 34. Cunningham is also charged with three counts of second-degre- e felony attempted murder for allegedly ramming and forcing a flatbed truck and its occupants off a cliff near the Moab Fault Overlook in Arches after they tried to help Rosenbalm. The truck fell about 20 feet, but the occupants, Jesse Smith, his wife and their child, were not seriously injured. Smith testified Tuesday that he pulled into the overlook parking area then noticed Cunningham and Rosenbalm arguing loudly at a pullout several hundred feet below. He A Texas first-degr- ee said Cunningham struck Rosenbalm, and she began up the hill. Cunningham followed her, running and driving Rosenbalms 1983 reached. Finally, the matter came to a vote and received the unanimous approval. City officials pledged to work with business owners ongoing parking concerns and hope that the improvements on West Center Street will combine with East Center Streets recent enhancements such as the renovation of Star Hall adjacent to the new Sim Court with its lighted basketball courts, the planned remodeling of the old middle school with its new Moonstone Gallery art space and the addition of a new library, to add a new dimension to an improved and expanded downtown center. event the website. www.moabhalfmarathon.org. Local citizens who would like to volunteer in exchange for the $40 entry fee can do by contacting Ranna Bieschke at Buick Riviera, forced her off her feet and into the dirt, then picked her up, continued the argument, and punched her in the face and threw her down in the road, Smith said. Smith said Cunningham drove out of view, and returned a few seconds later weaving down the road at high speed. Smith and his wife motioned for Rosenbalm to get in their truck, and as she was running toward them in the 259-452- 5. As with the spring Half Marathon, we will depend on many local volunteers to make the event successful, and as always we intend to use the race proceeds to help local Moab organizations, said Bieschke. Volunteers will have the fun of helping launch this new, exciting event, will be invited to a special party and will receive a beautiful e shirt. Both volunteers wanting to help and local organizations seeking funds are encouraged to contact Bieschke. Route 128 will be closed that morning from the Castle Valley turnoff northeast to mile post 31 from 6:00 to 11:00 a.m. to accommodate the race. As always, we will post notices in advance of northbound lane, Cunningham struck Rosenbalm with long-sleev- the car, then slammed into the back of Smiths pickup, pushing it over the edge of a cliff. A tree broke the trucks fall, he said. A Utah Highway Patrol trooper said preliminary tests showed that Cunningham was driving at least 60 miles per hour double the speed limit - when he struck Rosenbalm. Her body was thrown more than 100 feet at impact, causing extreme injuries including a severed right foot and compound fractures to her left leg, said Trooper Brian Redd. Judge Lyle Anderson denied defense attorney Andrew Fitzgeralds motion to dismiss the three counts of attempted 50-fo- ot - this date, said Bieschke. We appreciate everyones cooperation and participation. If this goes well, we could end up with two annual glorious races in Moab running most of the way down scenic Route 128. - third-degre- felony charges of e aggravated assault and murder. 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