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Show EXP vv SALT 84101 1199 LAKE C005 u git JWJ 84101-12CITT UT 12 Serving East Juab County - A Nice Place To Live! City Council IJojQsilb adopts new animal rights ordinance from By My mm Trauntvein Times-New- s 12 pages Wednesday, May 14, 1997 Volume 95, No. 19 Correspondent After public hearings and work by a special committee, the city planning commission, and the council, the revised animals rights regula- tions and miscellaneous zoning ordinance revisions were adopted. The revisions were adopted by the council with a unanimous vote. The council has held a public hearing on revisions to the animal rights regulations and on several miscellaneous amendments to the ordinance and these changes can be acted on by the council now, said Robert Steele, mayor. After the public hearing process, council members discussed the items brought to the council at the final hearing. "The council instructed the staff to draft language allowing lapses of more than one year in the requirement that animals be kept on a grandfathem use in a non conforming use area with lapses of no more than one year, said Randy McKnight, city administrator. However residents who have animals on their property in non conforming use areas, need to apply for the suspension in advance. They cannot come in and apply after the fact, said McKnight. They must apply in advance. Any landowner may petition the city council to have the one year time period suspended for a period of time not to exceed 24 months. In addition, the landowner must state the reason why the suspension is sought and identify the property which has the non conforming use. Any landowner may petition the city council for such suspension of time anytime before the year period begins running or during the year, but may not petition after the year has expired, said McKnight The keeping of a farm animal, according to the revised farm animal regulations, may be kept for family food production, education or recreation in a residential district which has an Aas a suffix to the zone designation on the zoning map, said McKnight However, only three animal units acre can be kept in the per zones. The animal unit is defined as one large animal, two medium animals, or more than 10 small animals. Less than 10 small animals are not considered an animal unit Unweaned animals up to 6 months of age are not included in the limitation. Small animals are defined as those of the size of rabbits, fowl, and pigeons. They are to be kept in enclosures which are reasonable and manageable. Under the regulations, emus, ostriches, llamas are termed large animals and are grouped in the same category with horses and cattle. Medium sized animals are those the size of sheep and goats. Structures for animals such as umi, coops, corrals restraints, or attractions may not be established within 50 feet of any existing dwelling or curb line. When a subdivision is approved with lots less than one-haacre, no animal right will be allowed in the subdivision. Swine may not be kept in an one-ha- lf R-- A lf R-- A tana. Language dealing with sign nights permitted and other dariS-cntiswore also made to the i Times-New- Correspondent s company Ihp grant Council members agreed to support the project with a 30 percent match, probably mostly We wanted to make a trail from Old Mill Park to the county fairgrounds, said Debbie Hymas, adviser for the group, but Phil Baker, city parks superintendent, thought the project would be overwhelming. Hyp?as said the trail from the Little League Park to Orgill Park was shorter and. Baker suggested, would be a better project. The project would consist of historic in-kin- d. The Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) organization at Juab High School is working on a grant for a project which would benefit the city. The group is proposing construction of an historic trail which would lead from the Little League Ball Park to Orgill Park. Nephi City Council members agreed to write a letter of commitment to ac Lssigp paurk plants and markers placed along the trail. There would be two foot bridges and two rest areas, with benches and covered tables, placed along the trail. We would also like to see the back lots of businesses on the historic Old Mill Park block cleaned up, said Hy- funding. Hymas and students, Lindsey Stoddard, Katheryn Woodland, and Annie Mangelson, requested time to discuss the project to improve city park facilities. Hymas acted as spokes person for the group. Part of applying for the grant required mas. matching funds from the city. She said Of course, cautioned Hymas, the 30 percent needed to be pledged by the work rather FBLA Community Service grant may city but could be not come to the high school organiza- than actually money. For example, she tion. However, the project is worthy of said, heavy equipment and an operator might be needed from time to time. The city could provide the service. "Juab High School and Juab Middle two-blo- ck in-ki- nd School administrators have each pledged $500 for a total of $1,000, said Hymas ..The grant is for $5,000. Hymas said the project would not just be an FBLA project, though the organization would oversee it, students in the 'V V' pi? i. Juab School District from Kindergarten throel graduation would be involved. Community businesses, organizations, and the senior citizen organization would also be involved. Individuals from the community would be encouraged to support the project, said N1 Hymas. Tree saplings, pots and soil could be provided to young students and those trees could be raised through the winter and planted in the spring. "Everyone could cooperate in the cleaning up process and a name contest could be held, she said. We would also like approval, in addition to the trail, to paint murals on the back walls of businesses on the Old Mill Park block, said Hymas. She said many people cross the bridge rathe east side of the park and walk behind the businesses. This could be a pleasant k walk but there are weeds and other items located behind the businesses. Hymas said various groups of students would be involved in the project The drafting department could design the walkway, shop classes could con- ytv s i - one-bloc- fr : i ' V struct the markers, and art classes TAKE MY PICTURE, TAKE MY PICTURE! The kids at Nephi Elementary School were enjoying the good weather on Tuesday when our photographer visited and as kids everywhere do they were interested in getting their mugs on the front page. The above youngster was the loudest of the bunch. The good weather will continue for the rest of the week allowing all the kids, of what ever age, to get out and enjoy our area. Ccimril vM. ho!d public hearing on TO Cable fnrasichioe mex4 Tuesday Clfty By Myrsa Times-New- s It is time to Ihulrtii Correspondent the franchise with TCI to provide cable service to Nephi. A public meeting will be held on Tuesday, May 23, at 6:S3 p.m. in city council chambers to discuss the renewal. Robert Steele, Nephi mayor, recommended holding a public hearing to re- re-ne- w Ckdiclt crcvVncd queen cf the 1597 Ute Stcmpede Una Blackett was crowned the 1997 Ute Stampede Queen last Wednesday, May 7th. Tina is the daughter cf Mario Elackett and LaEee Elackett cf NcphL Her attendants are: 1st Attendant, Kamie Andersen, daughter of Mark and Led! Bundy cf Nephi and Doc Ander-so- n cf Nephi; 2nd attmdxtt, TLcm Par j kizeea, drrglirr cf Jan and Merrill RrtJcf Nephi. ss Mild wafemg taffl Hnglh gircmpto OirgMl psurli to By Myra Treuntvein Single Copy Price 50g , view the franchise and to take public comment from residents. I think we should conduct a public meeting to receive public comment on the quality of service provided by TCI and on any issues related to a potential renewal of TCI, franchise to prorida cat! television service in Nephi Nephi City Council agreed and voted to hold a public hearing to determine the qualify of services provided by TCI Cablevision of Utah. Nephi City Council members appointed all new members for the Miss Nephi Committee for the ecming year. New appointments are: MonnaLee Pexton, Annette Murphy Tbnya Cowan, Brenda McPherson, and Paula Finch. "We certainly appreciate the willingness cf the caw coxxittr to serve," said Reheat Etls, dfyer. Chad Brough, council canter over the committee, said few pscpla had any idea of the countless terns cfcrrka the appointments required. Tks committee members apci cgj trrrs cf volunteer tzis cdh ytgr, Crscgh. II scU, ia to rrr -j the bo Tha qusm and fcsr attendants will repn over the IZZ1 Uta Cramped on annual pcgdnt, July Mih, 11th, erd lTih Urs ia Nephi. to try out, and bslpij er ways, the committee members also saw to the arrangements for the various summer parades. The new committee women will direct the Miss Nephi Pageant in 1988. They will also direct the events which deal with the competition for Miss Utah in which Miss Nephi 1997 will participate. could be involved. "When students become involved and help with projects like this, said Hymas, "there is less vandalism in the community. In addition, she said, students would have a project to be involved with which would allow them to buy in. These ladies standing before you tonight, will be the directors ofthe project You will get to know them well, she said. "It is neat having kids get involved in community improvement said Robert Steele, mayor. Council member Richard Paxman lives on the proposed trail and has thought there should be some improvements made. So you have come to the right place, he said. Paxman said many people use the natural, undeveloped trail which follows the banks of Salt Creek from one park to the other. "It is in my backyard, not on my property. It is extensively used and is already a place where young kids go fishing, he said. The different planting would a good place for students from school botany classes to go for field tripe. Elefield mentary students could ! trips to the area, said Jim WUkfy; council member. Ilymaa requested someone from the city being assigned to help her work out a bodgst for the prqjsct Tka erntxin the state pscpla would kzaw I wss if I tried to pet prices ts tha prjxt, Kim Stephenson and Connie Morgan, while not members of the committee, have been appointed as float directors. Council members signed letters of appreciation to the outgoing members of the Miss Nephi Committee. The former committee members included Heidi Stephenson, LeAnn Stoddard, Cindy Blackham, Ann Peterson, Kay-lee-n Casper and Shanna Harris. "We certainly appreciate all the hard work the former committee has done over the years," said Steele. Brough said some of the former committee members had years and years of service to their credit Some of them have been on the committee a long time," he aaid. 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