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Show B.TOlSING ROOM LIBRARY UJUVEXSIIY OF, UTAH UHICII ag UliIVESSllY"OF UTAH SALT LAKE CUT 12, UTAH CU12 a fflex-Jlomim- Davis 25 Cantor tout Pram Ui Poke MAX RATE FAX) ClfPW PUBUMNG COMPANY Souh Main Skwt totU Uki 64010 TUESDAY, JULY 21, 1987 76 dk5d bid coMfcradMi Library TOM BUSSELBERG Reflex Journal Editor By FARMINGTON Park that surrounds the library site. Ground- breaking ceremonies for the new Central Branch Library in Layton should be held some time this month. Groundwork for the came recently as the Davis County sod-turni- Layton City has chosen not to fence the creek just north of that (library site) in park areas, Mr. Todd noted. The architect said he would discuss fencing concerns with City Attorney Mark Arnold, who Dr. Blair indicated had voiced the Library Board approved a $1,091,000 bid for construction of opinion both sides should be the building and some site improvements. Kimberly Construction Co. of Sandy submitted the both low bid. A firm groundbreaking date has yet to be set but Library Director Jeanne Layton said it would definitely be in July. Tentative plans still call for completion within a year of construction start. Original plans had called for a March groundbreaking. The library will be built on a site donated by Layton at Hawthorne and Lancer (Wasatch) Drive, just west of the city complex and north of Layton High School. Thirteen bids were received, the highest at $1.4 million. Layton Board Member Frank Blair expressed concern at no plans to fence the site that adjoins Kays Creek and includes a small section to the west of the creek. A bridge is planned connecting the parcels with railings provided in those areas where there is a large drop, explained Architect Doug near future a rain storm will bring a lot of water through the channel. County Flood Control Director Sid Smith feels comfortable with leaving the area unfenced, Mr. Todd indicated. He cited extensive feelings that man-madconcrete-line- d channels are fenced e, fenced if owned by the city. The city will retain ownership of library-relate- d By DONETA GATHERUM LAYTON Its a great achievement that I did, states Erik Stokes, kindergarten student at Adams Elementary. He won first prize in the 1987 National Dinosaur Art contest sponsored by the Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia, Pa. Erik, an outgoing, intelligent and five year old who will turn six on July 21, had the opportunity to travel to Philadelphia to accept his award but the family decided the trip was too expensive. Last week he received by mail a $100 savings bond and a certificate. His original 2x3 crayon drawing of a Stokesosaurus will hang in the self-assur- Academy of Natural Sciences Museum throughout the summer. It could be used later on in the Academys publications. Eriks interest in dionosaurs started last year when the family took a trip to the Museum of Natural History in Vernal and to the 'Dinosaur National Monument. I like to study dinosaurs because Todd. e There is a distance of feet between the upper level and the creek, he said of the west parcel that would be maintained as a park-lik- e section. That conforms with the Layton City Commons eight-nin- 12-1- noted the channel will be realigned for library construction, however. suppose any change could strictly be considered as crossing that border between natural and Mr. Todd theorized. Mill Creek in Bountiful passes behind the South Branch library I man-mad- e, there and is now fenced, Ms. e chanLayton said. The nel wasnt previously fenced, she added. Fencing would make the area less attractive and discourage pedestrian traffic. Board Member Mabel Gabbott said of the Layton site. man-mad- Kindergartener knows dinosaurs parcels. When you look at all the housing development going in above the area there could be a problem with future raging rain storms," Dr. Blair said. My feeling is that in the while natural channels havent been. In a natural channel its considered no one persons responsibility, he said further. Controlled flow should keep creek level at 8 inches unless clogging occurred further west, he told the board. Board President Charles Parker they were huge with big teeth and bodies, Erik explains. His knowledge of these ancient land creatures grew when his kindergarten teacher assigned each child in the class to present a 3 minute talk on a subject they enjoyed studying. Erik researched many books to find out all he could about dinosaurs. He and his mother completed a wooden replica of a stegosaurus, a papier mache brontosaurus and a green papier mache dinosaur egg, life size. His original talk prepared for kin- dergarten lasted one half hour. Eriks father edited it down to 15 minutes. The class listened without 2-- interruption. Enthused by his research, Erik noticed a national contest entry blank that was on display at Lionel Play Worlds store in the Newgate Mall. He decided to enter the contest. Mom kept telling me that it was just for fun. I surprised her when I got a letter saying I had won a $100 savings bond. We called my dad at work and my grandparents, Erik said. Eriks mother, Mrs. Scott Stokes, says the contest involved much more than just coloring a pic- Residents oppose fire station, smaller lots proposed for northeast Layton subdivision ture. The family researched the plants dinosaurs ate, the types of dinosaurs and their sizes. Finally, they read about a small dinosaur that was discovered in Utah. It was a meat eater named Stokesosaurus. Erik liked the name. The family didnt realize the tiny creature was named after William Lee Stokes, one of the leading authorities on dinosaurs and a native of Utah. The Scott Stokes family are not related to Dr. Stokes, paleontologist. Since the Stokesosaurus is a meat eater, Erik had to find a plant- ic square feet would be sold for single ing change. The size of the propzone, osed lots is compatible with the family houses in an LAYTON similar to other subdivision dezoning for the area. The council Normally amendneeded to hold a public hearing ing a subdivision plat is a routine nearby. just velopments item of business at Layton City Citizens objected to having a fire to consider amending the plat by Council meetings. This was not the station on the property and to havdividing one large lot. Citizens werent pleased with lots adjacent to their case Thursday evening. ing small-siz- e acre properties. this explanation. Several comCitizens became very upset by acre and two different proposals to amend Glen Hunt said when he received plained about the 12,000 square the notice of a public hearing he foot lots being placed near larger plats of existing subdivisions. The first public hearing involved thought it was to discuss putting a lots. Boyd Mark commented, When I bought my property it amending the Lot 1 portion of fire station on the property. We Overlook Acres, a development on get down here and learn the fire was said that there would be a miniacre lets. There station has already been approved mum of Highway 89 and Oak Lane (2030 North). The proposal was to divide without any say from the residents. are three homes bordering my back the one large lot into three smaller Theres going to be problems with yard fence. After the council voted unanilots. extra noise and trucks going in and By TOM BUSSELBERG The first portion of the divided AND mously to divide the lots and create out, Mr. Hunt said. lot which has frontage on Highway DONETA GATHERUM Community Development three smaller lots, Mrs. Paulette 89 and Oak Lane has been purchDirector, Scott Carter said the city Lindquist commented, If we all ased by the city to be used for a fire was not required to advertise got letters to come to this hearing FARMINGTON Kaysville will still, gain the countys next through a public hearing for the fire department substation. The reContinuRd on dckm two senior citizens center. station because it required no zon maining two lots of at least 12,000 The Davis County Council on Aging voted in favor of the facility there, reaffirming action of about six weeks ago, in a Monday morning meeting here. That came after lengthy discussion with Laytons Mayor Richard McKenzie and City Councilman Bob Stevenson. board members. By DONETA GATHERUM would take possibly two months to Kaysville has offered a two-acMr. Hansen said he had checked get the question on a board meeting plus site on the southeast corner of FARMINGTON Should with Utah High School Activities agenda. their municipal block at no charge. ninth grade students in Davis Association representatives and In Mondays meeting the Layton County be allowed to participate in ninth graders could participate in officials spoke of several possible the high school wrestling program? both the junior high wrestling progsites centered around the ComThe wrestling coaches at Davis ram and the high school one since mons Park area. The reaffirmation came as the Countys six high schools and the seasons do not run concurrentmany parents of student wrestlers ly. Allowing ninth graders to be Council faces an Aug. deadline to say Yes! They petitioned the on a high school squad would not submit application for a $150,000 Board of Education last Tuesday ' weaken the junior high program, federal community block grant that night to have permission to allow Mr. Hansen said. Bowmans Market parking lot, would help pay for the center. wrestling coaches to develop a If Layton wouldve come in He also stated that ninth graders Kaysville, will be the location for workable wrestling prognn that inwith a total of two and acres the second annual Kaysville participating with high school stucludes ninth graders. the have decision could very easily would give more students the Chuckwagon Mike Hansen, wrestling coach at dents been said Chairman different, Breakfast it to and fundraiser sponsored by participate Layton High School presented opportunity Bowmans Market and Kaysville Frank Storey. Theres no way we Board members with a letter signed would insure the best experience for as many students as City Parks and Recreation Departby the high school wrestling possible ment on Friday, July 24 from 1 coaches. Mr. Hansen acted as, possible. a.m. Also addressing the Board respokesman for the group. He Geoff, store manager at Bowpointed out that the bylaws of the garding the ninth grade participamans Market, said that the general Utah High School Acitivities Asso- tion in high school wrestling was will be served a menu conpublic By KATHY CHRISTENSEN to ciation allows ninth graders par- David Hammons, a parent. He of pancakes, eggs, sausage, sisting school in the that the stated high wrestling present wrestling orange juice, milk and melon ticipate The Kaysville KAYSVILLE program expects Davis students to slices. program. Council is getting tough and City Davis Mr. Hansen to in three what According years accomplish Geoff stated that the breakfast the leash on the number County is the only school district others have four to do. The de- -' will cost $2 for adults and $1 for tightening of animals a Kaysville resident can in that doesnt allow ninth grade parcomes the ninth children and velopment that will all that his at home. proceeds keep ticipation. This makes it much grade year is unbelievable, Mr. be donated to Kaysville directly the Salt harder to compete against Hammons said. Due to the zone and health probRecreation program. Board President, Sheryl Allen Citys Lake, Weber and Box Elder With the 1987 baseball-softbalems caused by keeping too many do schools where ninth graders referred the matter to the superinFidos at a private residence, the season to a close, nearly tendent for consideration and input 1,300 coming participate. The state championand girls had registered council passed legislation recity boys ship teams all have ninth graders from high school and junior high in Kaysville Citys leagues. that clarifies the definition cently Mr. Hansen told school administrators. She said it participating, By DONETA GATHERUM R-l-- Erik Stokes is on his way to great things, it would appear. old plans to continue his deep interest in The young dinosaurs that has blossomed far beyond casual study. eating dinosaur that was smaller so the Stokesosaurus could pursue it in the drawing. Other details like plant size and color, the lava flowing from a volcano and the rays of the sun were added to give the picture realism and perspective. Eriks mom said this was a good learning experience in many ways. We had to study about principles of art as well as dinosaur material, she stated. The contest entry was mailed on the deadline date. It was judged with almost 9,000 entries submitted from 20 states by a panel that in cluded paleontologists, artists, art educators and museum educators. Winners were selected for their originality, scientific accuracy, artistry and creativity. Three winners were chosen from each grade level, kindergarten through fifth grade. Although Erik has become an expert on dinosaurs at the age of five, he doesnt plan to make paleontology his career. I want to be a jet plane pilot for four years then I will become a bone doctor. After that I might take up paleontology as a hobby, this boy with big plans concluded. one-ha- lf Kaysville site reaffirmed for senior citizens center one-ihal- f 9th grade wrestling question to be handled by school hoard re Chuckwagon 1 breakfast Fri. Recr- eation-Bowmans 7-- ll 1 can justify spending money to obtain a site plus pay for the building he added. Board member Jim Young noted that a lack of planning in the Commons area coupled with nothing specific to look at made it difficult. In Thursday nights Layton City Council meeting, Mayor McKenzie said I will support the countys efforts so the seniorsI in the county can become one. am extremely disappointed if it (Kaysville site) is final. Councilman Stevenson noted in that council meeting that Layton has put dollars into a city program. Go back to the county commission for a change of site plan or lose Laytons support. Layton City backed its own program several years ago that has operated in the old Verdeland Park Elementary School behind city hall. A director there operates a separate program from the county with a full slate of activities. Issues of more than a decade ago were raised when the now-Herita- Center in Clearfield was planned. Both the seniors center and North Branch library were lo cated in Clearfield in a joint facility. That caused some bitterness that apparently continues with some, it was noted. Layton City rejoined the county library system after a five year absence last year and ground is due to be broken shortly for a facility there (see story this issue). 7 Some sites were studied primarily between Kaysville and Layton in the Mutton Hollow area, area. Seniors councilmember Walt Bain suggested using this years $150,000 grant for Layton and a second, equal grant next year for a Layton center. Other funds would come from volunteers. Cost estimates put the Kaysville facility at 16-1- $600,000. County Commissioner Bill ters stressed the approach to senior centers while Council on Aging Director Alice Johnson noted high costs in running many smaller centers throughout the county. Efforts will need to be extended to include Layton seniors in the county program, including the 200 currently using the Heritage Center, the board agreed. per-capi- Kaysville tightens leash9 of household pets and sets limitations on keeping them. Each household has a limit of two pets, according to Title 17 of the Planning and Zoning requirements. This includes dogs, cats, ducks or any other animal that does not stay indoors at all times, said John Thacker, city manager. Exceptions to the rule include fish or other small animals which are contained and do not create a health hazard, said Mr. Thacker. Pe- regional ta isnt going to be a Gup-pi- e Counting Patrol, he said. But we have had complaints that one family was keeping a whole gaggle of geese and they were eating the neighbors strawberries. Mr. Thacker said these kinds of zoning violations could result in a misdemeanor charge if they are not taken care of. Also, keeping newborn pets past the period of four months becomes a violation of the limitations. There |