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Show Che Salt Lake Tribune STATEWIDE HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATIONS, C-4 MEBIRTHS, C-7 M OBITUARIES, C-8 State OKs 400 South Light-Rail Tracks But missing a deadline could mean a move to another west-east route j BY JOHN KEAHEY i fe THE SALT LAKETRIBUNE State transportation commission400 South in downtownSalt Lake City, but only if construction of the west-east line begins by Dec. 31 If the deadlineis not met, commis- ley. One commissioner voted “no” on thority and the city to rethink the west-east alignment, and consider running light-rail trains along city the decision to let UTA on the state roads. Cache Valley member Stephen Bodily said he believes that UTA and city officials were not ‘completely fair” with UDOT in looking at route alternatives other streets and not the state-owned thor- oughfare downtown. The Dec. 31 deadlineis critical for another reason. Federal funding for the $480 million project is contin. gent ontrains runningbythestart of tend Friday's meeting. idents of the University area to atThey worry that parking strips, into, will belost, on-street parking will disappear andincreasedtraffic volumeswill move closer to homes and businesses, especiallyalong 500 South. Manyoftheir fears were calmed rection would be moving back- wards,” said UDOT Executive Di- street parking could be retained, operating throughthe corridor. Bykeeping six lanes nowand adding two sets of light-rail tracks, por- tionsof the route between 1000 East and University Street will have to be Another commissioner, Utah County resident Hal Clyde, spoke to In futureyears, officials will have time to measure light-rail impact in reducing automobile traffic through the corridor and see if widening to Utah can graciously host drinkers at the 2002 Olym- pic Gameswithout changingits liquor laws. Nicholas Hales, chairman ofthe Utah Alcoholic Bev- and that parking strips would beimpacted onlyin a fewlocations. erage Control Commission, on Friday said that was the In addition, city official Tim Harbst said he would work with residents to provide guaranteed parking on sidestreets or in newparking lots hehad with officials of the Salt Lake Olympic Commit- “We have beengiven time to put our opinionsacross,” said resident and Marketing Vice President Kelly Flint. “Everyone forresidents only. Creed Haymond. “They appearto be eight lanesis necessary, Warnesaid. proved masstransit is vital in keep- BY JUDY FAHYS THE SALT LAKE TRIBUNE UTA and city traffic officials. They presented residentswitha variety of design plans that show some on- to be eight laneswide within the next 15 to 20 years — even withlightrail widened. Booze board boss says laws don’t need changing for Games Thursday night in a meeting with rector Tom Warne. He and staff members cited traffic-modeling studies that showtheroad will need than 400 South and 500 South Liquor Laws OKfor 2002? which the state has the right to cut “Those lanes arefull now. To cut them down totwolanes in each di- the virtues of masstransit, acknowledging the day will come when im- ) the 2002 Winter Olympics. If UDOT forcedplannerstorethinkthe align- struction requirement, commission- In addition to the year-end con- the city from the east Salt Lake Val- sioners want the Utah Transit Au- t road: iS. UDOT’s insistence on the six-lane configuration promptedseveral res- ers decreed that 400 South and 500 South, from 400 West past the University of Utah campus, retainthree lanesof traffic in each direction The twostreets, connected by the curve,are state-owned because they makeupa significantaccess route to ers said “yes” Friday to light-rail tracks running down the middle of 53 ing growing numbers of cars off ment now, the project could not be completedin time to qualify for the federallargess. The alignment beginsat Salt Lake City International Airport. It uses the center of 400 South from 400 West to 1000 East, follows the curve upa hill and bends into 500 South for the run to the University of Utah and ultimately the U.’s Health Sciences Centerfarthereast listening to us.” understanding reached last summer during a meeting tee. They [at SLOC] wanted to knowhowthey could work through the existing law and accommodate the Olympics,” said Hales, recalling the discussion with Legal can be accommodated ‘The question of Utah’s odd liquorlawshas popped up periodicallyduring theyears Salt Lake City was com- See BOOZE BOSS,Page C-7 Polygamist aC CiCmem =u rtMle cmtelaa eae) | P ans for the Flagstaff and Bonanza Mountain to Park City Main Street Resorts south of Park City would include hundreds of condominiums, a 100-room hotel, townhouses, an 18-hole golf course anda variety of shopping and restaurants. The Flagstaff projectis awaiting Park City Council approval: ‘ ‘ « Incest Trial < Le ;& Set for June NORTH Judge rules prosecutor will not be disqualified Bonanza Mountairi 3 BESO 4% Brighton; ee x BY STEPHEN HUNT THESALT LAKETRIBUNE , Early in the criminal case against po- | e— Ski lifts ~ Trails | Kingston adamantlyrejected the of- “He is not interested in a piea bargain,’ defense attorney Stephen to ca McCaugheysaid Friday following a pre- FLAGSTAFF ANDIBONANZAMOUNTAINRESORT PLANS @ 160 condominiums fered a plea-bargain deal to avoid a high-profile incest trial er. Gondola Ski runs | lygamist David Ortell Kingston forallegedly“marrying” and having sex with his 16-year-old niece, prosecutors of- trial hearing in 3rd District Court. @ Luxury homes @ 100-room hotel, 60 town- @ Girl Scout Camp (existing) @ Luxury homes @ 18-hole golf course homes, 310 condominiums, | variety of shops and restaurants "Sieve Baker, Todd Adams The Salt Lake Tribune Developments Stewing in Park City but wrangling over details aired at a public hearing this week will probably “He maintainshis innocence. It’s all or nothing Trial is set to begin June 1 before Judge David Young in Salt LakeCity. Last month, Daniel Kingston pleaded no contest to third-degree felony child abuseto beating his 16-year-old daughter for running away from an arranged See POLYGAMIST, Page C-7 Sevier man charged with bigamy C-7 put it off, PARK CITY — Widely anticipated approval for the biggest resort development proposed in years in Park Cityis likely to be delayed, at least briefly while the city renegotiates the fine print with United Park City Mines. TheCity Council is expected to ap prove the controversial 1,500-acre Flagstaff project asearlyas next week “The council indicated it won't be rushingto a hasty decision,” said Myles Rademan, a spokesmanforthecity Approval would include annexingthe development, which is situated in unincorporated Summit County across a canyon on thesoutherncrux ofthe city See FLAGSTAFF, Page C-7 Rick Egan The Salt Lake Tribune ee CORRECTIONS & CLARIFICATIONS Big Wheelat City Hall Anti light-rail activist Betty Christensen spoke aboutsafety issues Wednesdayat a public hearing with federal highway and transit officials. Remarks attributed to her were madeby a preceding speaker Mayor Deedee Corradini leads a pack of more than 60 bike riders down 300 South from Liberty Park on Friday morning enroute to the Salt Lake City & County Building to build awareness of commuting by bicycle. Mayoral Hopeful Defends Use of Alleged Illegal Billboard Planning official Reid satin on talks with sign companyabout its appeal BY DAN HARRIE THE SALT LAKE TRIBUNE In his professionallife, Stuart Reid oversees Salt Lake City’s Planning Division. In his politi callife, he is a candidate for mayor. The two roles have collided in a dispute over a billboard that is allegedlyillegal and targeted for removal by city enforcers. The signalso carries Reid's campaign advertising Who is Stuart Reid?” the sign prompts mo- torists exiting Interstate 15 on 600 North. The question is rhetorical, intended to boost Reid's nameidentification with voters. But the sign raises another question: Should Reid have excused himself from involvement in thecity’s case against thebillboard company? Reid does not believe so. He participated in discussions with Reagan Outdoor Advertising about putting the compa- ny’s appeal on hold and possibly working out a negotiated settlement ‘There's no conflict for me,” insists Reid This decision is not going to be madeby a single person,” he said. “Everything will haveto belegal andin thebest interest of thecity. Reid said he had no discomfort about having his campaign sign on a billboard underlegal at tack by city enforcement officials It's only awkwardin that you're asking me Rick Ragan/The Salt Lake Tribune City officials have declared Reagan billboard on 600 Nogh illegal, but the companyis appealing the ruling IR COPY thequestion,” he said I could have donetheeasy thing in not pur chasing the sign there,” Reid said, but added that it was a goodlocation withlots of traffic mee The 600 Northsign was oneof 15 his campaign leasedfor one month for $10,800 Reid and his campaign manager, Caroline Roemer, said they paid full marketprice. with a 18 ann awkward in that you're asking me the question. check in advance. Council member Deeda Seed, who is managing Stuart Reid Salt Lake City mayoral candidate AERO the mayoral campaign of Reid opponent Jim Bradley, said Reid should have insulated himself from the Reagan billboard case ‘That would be the honorable thing to do. said Seed. “Hehas a relationship through the campaign with that company Reid said if a city official had to excuse him. self from everyissue involving campaign sup porters or vendors, he wouldbe prevented from theefficient conduct of business Planning Division Director Bill Wright declined comment on whether Reid should have waded intothe billboard dispute. But he said he felt no unduepressurefrom Reid At issue in the case are hundreds of dollars in fines and the permanent removal of the 600 North billboard. Planning officials cited Reagan because company employees in September raised it and another nearby sign about 20feet fromtheprevious height. The work wasillegal because the required permit was not obtained The appeal was scheduledlast Monday, after being delayed once before. But then it was pulled from the docket and redirected into additional fact-finding andsettlement discussions. The decision to place the appeal on hold was initiated in an April 21 meeting in Reid's office Present were Reid Christensen, two city planning ny general manager Dewey Reag: gan attorneys ied about City officials are w could beset in the n and two Rea. 5 ecedent that e for billboar s along other freeway ramps The meeting was requested by Reagan throughChristensen, who represents thedistrict and a permit would not havebeenissued hadit in which the billboard is located. Reagan offi cials also are constituents whoreside and work in the district been sought, according to the city The billboard alterations were done on a Sun ry of giving day when the overpass was still closed for con struction. But a neighbor saw the Reagan crew snapped photos and sent them anonymously to thecity Reagan officials have contended they were Reagan Outdoor Advertising has a long histo“in-kind” donations to politicians in the form of freeor reduced-rate campaignsigns. Last year it poured nearly $33,000 into vari ous Utah campaigns, makingit thestate's sixth most generous corporate political player, ac cording to state records struction, as they are allowed by state law. They Reid benefited from a small discount in 1993 whenhe successfully ran for City Council. Cam. also arguethey were not properly notified about the requirement for a permit See REID, Page G-7 forced to alter the sign becauseof freeway con |
