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Show THURSDAY, MAY 4, 1978 - VOLUME EIGHTY NUMBER SEVEN were used tor storm water, Mr. Paoletti said. Mr. Paoletti argued that the BOR had not given Davis County a permit to ultimately place water in the A- drain, that the natural drainage did not run down 500 South, but is northwest of that street, contended that no study had been made prior to the installation of the pipe down 500 South. This should have been done to By ROSELYN KIRK FARMINGTON - A hearing to resolve whether Davis County has the right to put water into a storm drain being built by the county at 500 South in West Bountiful has been continued until May 15 by Second District Court Judge Thornley K. -l Swan. DURING THE Monday hearing, Judge Swan said there was a question regarding the sufficiency of evidence and ordered that attorneys for both the county and the plaintiff, William Howard Smith, 645 East 500 South, submit briefs arguing the legal issues five days after the Monday hearing. Since the hearing was continued, no final arguments were heard. The legal matter began when an order restraining the county from continuing the construction of a storm drain line down 500 South about 1100 West was signed by Second District Court Judge j. Duffy Palmer and delivered to the contractor hired by the county at that location. determine the feasibility of piping water down 500 South toward the Adrain. -l MR. PAGE argued that the overflow water would only by carreid by the pipe two or three weeks in the year during times of high water. The right of the county to dump water into the dram must be decided by the court, he said, but there is no way the water can be diverted or stopped from going down 500 South. Mr. Smith testified that the original channel of Millcreek had been diverted to run down 500 South and that this flow had been achieved only by the use of sandbagging. He said the A- drain has been turned over to Weber Basin Water Con-l servancy District for maintenance, that Davis County has no right to divert water THE RESTRAINING order was later lifted by Judge Swan to allow construction work to continue. But the question of the right to dispense the overflow water to be carried by the storm water lines will have to be resolved by the court. On Monday Jeffry Paoletti, attorney for the p'aintiff and Deputy Attorney Rod Page conferred prior to the hearing to determine whether the hearing should be and the matter set for Mr. Smith opted to go with the hearing. in MR. PAGE argued that if the easements were turned over to Davis County that the county would maintain the l drain, which Mr. Smith complained had not been done by Weber Basin since that drainage channel was turned over to them in 1967 or 1968. Commissioner Glen Flint testified that the county did not plan to dump the storm water into the l drain until permission was obtained by the owners. At the present time, there is no design to connect the storm dram system on 500 South with the l drain. He said the county had met two or three times to accomplish this goal, but no agreement had been reached. A-- pre-tria- l. proposals probably will be followed with construction to begin this summer and completed by late fall of 1979. By GARY R. BLODGETT - LAYTON It doesnt appear to be a matter if there is going to be an interchange constructed at Interstate Highway 15 and Syracuse Drive-b- ut group. Wed like the best, too, but our studies just couldnt justify the cloverleaf interchange. He then explained that the other two alternatives would e or a four-lan- e be either a two-lan- THAT WAS the concensus following a lengthy public hearing Tuesday night, sponsored by the Utah Department of Transportation, in the North Layton Junior High Library. Dyke LeFevre, construction engineer for DOT, told the overflow crowd of more than 200 residents that there are three proposals being con- sidered but that one proposal construction -- of a full cloverleaf exchange does not appear feasible at this time. - WED ALL like the best, and a cloverleaf interchange certainly is the best, said Mr. LeFevre, but wed have to prove to federal agencies that a cloverleaf is justified and that would be difficult, if not impossible at this time. He explained that the area would have to warrant a cloverleaf interchange now or in the near future if the state was to receive federal road funds to aid in construction. I with overpass what size. DONT think we can prove this justification at this time, but dont think we havent tried, he told the diamond on and off ramps. Also to be considered would be a pedestrian ramp connected to the overpass or designed separate from the overpass but one that would cross east and west. The four-lan- e proposal probably would include walkways on both sides of the over- pass. In both proposals, the pedestrian walkways would be protected from overpass traffic a d enclosed by a fence. HE SAID that the overp ss would also include a storaj lane for left turns and two-lan- that t e conce shoult bicycle t four-lan- e e overpass would include wide rs suitable for a ath. eFevre noted that Syracuse Drive (Antelope Drive) would need to be Mr. IT WAS explained that the interchange project would cost about $950,000 for a e concept or about mile-lon- g two-lan- if the 20 four-lan- e $1,750,000 overpass is constructed. Naturally there are problems concerning both proposals, widened in the next 15 to years, sooner if possible. he said. "A two-lan- e overpass would be adequate now but with the present growth pattern, it could be obsolete in just a few years. Projected traffic flow and patterns are very difficult to determine, especially when you are looking 20 years into the future. e overHE SAID the pass would necessitate widentwo-lan- ing of the existing overpass and then adding the pedestrian walkway. Another concept would be to place the walkway south of the overpass but spanning both the on and offramps and BUT HE told the group that it would take six to 10 years to obtain federal urban funds to do the job. It would be a mammoth project requiring acquisition rights of ways, etc., and something that well have to look at in the future, he said. of HE ADDED that the present interchange project might include some rights of way acquisitions but that there are no known relocations neces- sary. Bidding on the interchange is expected this summer and the project should be completed by late fall of 1979, he said. SEVERAL prominent city and county officials as well as local residents many expressed feelings about the interchange proposals - with most approving the interchange in one concept or another. -- LJato? Rates in Sunset Expected To Increase - A water rate SUNSET hike, perhaps as much as 30 percent, is almost assured for Sunset residents. SUNSET Mayor Norm Sant told a small group of citizens attending a public hearing that "We have no other recourse. Then he added, perfectly honest, And to be we may have to raise the rates again in just a few years." HE TOLD the group that the city will not make any profit from a water hike but that with increased inflation and depreciation of water lines and equipment it may be necessary to again raise the rates Just to keep pace. The proposal calls for a base rate of $4.75 a month for the first 10,000 gallons used. This compares to a present rate of $3.65 per month and would mean a minimum increase of $1120 per year for all city water users. THE NEW water rate will go into effect July 1 if adopted by the council in two weeks. A revised structure devised for the city for use of water beyond 10,000 minimum gallons will increase water revenues by about $30,000 from $125,000 to $155,000, it was explained. THE projected 30 percent increase in water rates would Include Increases in rates for additional water used above the base amount. Those opposing the develop- were ment primarily residents of nearby Camelot Subdivision. THEY TOLD DOT officials that an interchange so close to their homes would be noisy, unsightly and would "devalue their homes. They also Were concerned that fumes from the trucks would be slow-movin- g objectionable. David M. Horne, an official with HOMCO Development Corporation building the new Layton Hills Shopping Mall, insaid, large (four-lane- ) terchange is necessary to accommodate the additional traffic created by the mall and other developments in the area. HE SAID A projected 21,000 trips a day would be in and out of the mall which will be ready in the fall of I960. The proposed housing area surrounding the mall would add another 1,500 daily trips. Jim Hannan, general manager of Freeport Center, said he projects an increase of 20 percent in traffic flow at the center within a few years, adding to the 3,500 employees, most of whom already use the centers south gate (Antelope Drive). IT WAS also noted that cars made trips to and from Utah State Park on Antelope Island last year-a- ll using Antelope Drive which is the only direct route to the park. Davis North Medical Administrator Dean Holman said the interchange is essential if the hospital is to be properly served. 100,000 WE COULD have the easiest access from a major interstate of any hospital in the Intermountain Area, but without the interchange, we are one of most difficult hospitals to find. Without the interchange we are isolated," he said. Commissioner Glen Flint said he feels that Davis County has been slighted in the past regarding its share of road funds and whatever possible should be done on this project. later SYRACUSE MAYOR Boyd Thurgood also supported the interchange proposal despite the added traffic it will provide for Syracuse, especially tourists traveling to the state park. The interchange would relieve the congested traffic at the 700 South, Clearfield, exit which is now used by most residents of the north Layton-soutClearfield area. h MARY JANE Adams, who lives near 700 South on 1000 East, Clearfield, noted that vehicles including emeruse the gency vehicles Clearfield exit and then travel south on 1000 East past Clearfield High to old U.S. Highway 84 for access into Layton. This creates a serious problem because no matter what route is followed, it leads past at least two schools, she said. "Yes, the Antelope Drive interchange will relieve traffic through Clearfield but it will alsoaid residents of the Layton area. SEVERAL residents spoke in behalf of the interchange saying, It is badly needed, way past due. DOT officials seemed to agree. West Point On Planning Effort FARMINGTON - Davis County has signed a contract with West Point which will result in the county planner working with the city in a joint planning effort. West Point is the 13th city to contract with the county for these services. planner and Fruit Heights is a considering signing contract with the county, according to Mr. Cole. THE PLANNER is paid directly by the city for any time he spends with city problems, rk Planner Albert said the contract COUNTY Cole specifies that the city will pay the planners salary plus his benefits while he works for the city on county time. This money is paid to the county. He estimated that each city under contract pays the county about $1,000 per year for the planning services offered through the county. At the present time, only three cities in the county, Fruit Sunset, are not with the county vice. Bountiful Bountiful, Heights and contracting for this serhas its own -l THE WEEKLY REFLEX 197 "B" North Main St.. Layton Phone 376-91- Publithod Weekly by CLIPPER PUBUSHING CO. John Stable. Jr.. PubUshar Second Claaa Poatago Paid At Layton, Utah SUBSCRIPTION S4.50 per year IM HI State 1 abac hg ttow S3.S0 Ovanaaa labacripBon SUM (Payabta tn Advance) A-- COMMISSIONER FLINT testified that the water would eventually flow into the l drain, meandering through the pastures, even if the county had not constructed the pipeline down 500 South. Commissioners said that the piping of the water would result in greater water A-- A-- velocity. Two other witnesses, Ralph Crowley, Phillips Petroleum employee, and Jerry Thompson, former West Bountiful mayor, testified that water flowed west to the l drain no matter what the route. ditch. MR. SMITH, along with other landholders in the area, have granted the Bureau of Reclamation (BOR) an easement through his property to construct the A- drainage ditch. His attorney, Mr. Paoletti argued that Mr. Smiths land at about 1800 West and 500 South will be damaged if storm water is placed in the l ditch, which was built to drain farmland so it can be cultivated. Harm and danger" to Mr. Smith's dairy and the farming property could result if the drain A-- MR. PAOLETTI -l Davis County farmers who in the 1978 feed pipeline be made permanent. Judge Swan said at issue also was whether the county had the right to dump the overflow water into the drain. The question of what to do with the water will be resolved in the trial, set for May 15 at 3' 30. voluntary diversion of any or all of the feed grain crops, program can grain receive payments for volun- al acreage, Ben Layton, phone Office hours 8 a.m. to 4.30 p m. set-asid- e A. Thurgood, chairperson of the Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation (ASC) committee reported. THE regular ten percent feed grain set-asid- e remain provisions unchanged. The additional diverted acreage must equal ten percent of the 1978 acreage of each crop of corn and barley planted for harvest, Mr. Thurgood said. Also the 1978 acreage of each crop may not exceed the 1977 acreage of that crop. THE payment for corn will be 20 cents per bushel times ihe farm yield established for corn, times the actual corn acreage planted for harvest. The diversion payment for barley will be 12 cents per bushel, applying the same farm yield and planted acreage computations. Mr. Thurgood said farmers f the may receive payment when they sign up. "The 1978 acreage of NCA one-hal- crops, required set-asid- voluntary diversion, and any wheat grazing and hay acreage for payment cannot exceed the farms normal crop acreage," Mr. Thurgood said. FOR MORE information on contact the local ASCS office 70 argued that the order restraining the construction of the A-- tarily diverting additional Contracts With A-- THE LARGER issue of whether the county has the right to dump water into the A- drain, which had previously been built by the Bureau of Reclamation (o reclaim swampy land, will have to be resolved by the court after the restraining order issue is resolved. Davis County Commissioners have been negotiating with Weber Basin Water Conservancy District, the agency which maintains the l drain, and farmers who granted easements for the ditch. They had hoped to dump storm water into the drain which flows to the Great Salt Lake, rather than constructing another costly drainage participate that direction. West Gentile Street, 376-223- To accommodate those who are unable to come into our office during regular hours we will be open from 6 30 a.m. to 7:30 p m. on Monday, May 8, 1978. East Layton Voters Qiiay Sale 01 Bonds FAST nearly Layton LAYTON a 3 to vote. 1 residents - By monthly minimum water have general obligation bonds East approved the sale of $420,000 in water bonds to upgrade the citys culinary system. MAYOR Kent Forbes said turnout at the polls was light for the special bond election, but that the vote on two issues of was each $210,000 overwhelming. Voters approved Proposition One for $210,000 in general obligation water bonds by a vote of 137 to 46. Proposition Two allowing bonding of $210,000 in water revenue bonds was appioved . by a similar margin of 134-48- MAYOR Forbes noted the money will be used to build a well and storage tank with construction to begin in June. The city has raised its rales by $1 to help pay off the while connection fees of $700 will be charged by the city for new residences to offset the water revenue bonds. A CITY mill levy or higher water rates are not expected unless the city growth falls short of estimates," said Mayor Forbes. But had the bonds not been approved, we probably would have had to place a moratorium on new construction. Now we can keep growing, hopefully at a moderate pace. He said the State Board of Water Resources has agreed to purchase the water revenue bonds interest free while the general obligation bonds will be sold on the open market to the lowest bidder, grb |