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Show t WEEKLY REFLEX DAVIS NEWS JOURNAL, JULY 31, 1980 NORTH DAVIS LEADER, JULY 31, 1980 Clearfield City Council Hears Sewer Development Proposals (Continued From Page 1) hewer pipiines for their own sewer purposes. ID LIKE to recommend," "that no tapping of the Clearfield city one occur. Well, you can see whats happened in Layton. Were paying he said, $1,000 to use their storm sewer thats already in." Jensen told the mayor that he has already contacted some of the other city engineers and informed them that "the line belongs to Clearfield and before any connection can be made a formal request would will surround the paved lot. UDOT CONSTRICTS these parking lots to encourage car pooling, a major energysaving practice, and to provide a solution to the problem of random parking that is not always safe and is sometimes illegal. C.V. Skip Anderson. UDOT assistant director, says, To the individual car pooler the reduced cost of getting to and from work is without a doubt also a significant factor in increased car pooling and all the more reason for UDOT to continue providing safe and convenient commuter parking lots. The existing lots weve constructed are heavily used. WORK IS expected to begin in the near future. The grading work and the curb and gutter should be completed this fall, but it is anticipated thaat the paving will be done in the spring, as soon as weather permits. The contract allows 80 working days for completion. Motorists presently parking their vehicles at this location will have to park eslewhere during construction. Notification signs will be placed prior to the commencement of the project. FUNDING FOR the west-sid- e system will be taken care of with the grant, if the money is allotted, but according to A rash of midSUNSET summer brush fires has prompted Sunset City officials to impose strict penalties against residents wo do not take care of their weed problems. MAYOR NORM Sant said Wednesday that there are approximately 45 problem areas in and around the city. Due to complaints from several local citizens, the mayor asked the fire marshall to inspect the areas and report back about the weeds. With the report in, Sant said he is planning to sent out letters to the violators. The residents contacted will have 30 days in which to clean up their yards and lots. If they fail to do so, the mayor said he will instruct his city crews to go in, at the landowners expense, and clear the area of weeds. VIOLATORS, the mayor stressed, will then have 20 de- velopments will have to come from charges to residents now paying for service on the existing sewer system. This, he said, w ill allow the city to grow without major sewer APPROXIMATELY six acres adjoining the Layton Commons known as the Barton property would be purchased as part of Phase 3 in the citys commons development Less; Coy Duty To Do FARMINGTON It will cost less for a drinking water sample from now on. SUCH SAMPLES are taken by health officials from water supplies throughout the county from various cities and water districts. Up to now, it has cost those bodies $5 a time and results often werent received back for up to a week. But County Environmental Health Director Richard E. Harvey told county mayors in a recent meeting that both the cost and time needed to receive results will be less starting next month. That will be possible because the county environmental health office will perform the sampling instead of the state health office, he explained. WE ARE fortunate to have facilites (for testing) in a laboratory and there are a number of benefits, he said. Laboratory personnel would use about of their time in actual one-thir- d testing and could be spending other time around the county assisting in water system management. It takes at least four days, n and often days to receive the results from the state. Under our system we feel we can get back the results in hours, Mr. Harvey said, and at a $4 a time cost, or five-seve- 24-4- 8 20 percent savings. APPROVAL HAS already been received from the county commission and Bountiful city has agreed to give some of its used lab equipment to the county, he added. days to pay for the city work. If they refuse, court action may be taken until the debt is cleared, he said. According to Sant, the biggest problem areas are vacant lots and small agricultural areas adjacent to a landowners property. He noted that the city, with the help of the Union Pacific Railroad, recently cleared a section about a mile long near the railroad tracks. The area was not only an eye sore, but created a specific fire danger to nearby residents, Sant noted. The UPRR provided a cat for the work, while city crews helped in the cleanup. weed-infeste- d THE IDEA to go in and re-- , move the weeds requires some careful examination, though, according to the mayor. He says people are easily aggravated if the crews damage a flower or ruin outside plants, the law suits are possible. Mr. Sant emphasized the need to get the problem taken The state is encouraging us to take the laboratory (duties). Theyve very overloaded. We can provide you with much better service and were closer, he said. ALTHOUGH SOME cities have already committed funds to the state for the testing the state has agreed to return unused funds, in addition, the county will transport test material from the city hall to the county laboratory and arrange for testing schedules to minimize costs, tb that includes jogging trails, playgrounds and playing fields. ' About $150,000 would be needed on the city's part to match the $150,000 being re- quested from the Federal Bureau of Reclamation, said Parks Director Richard Hunt. Speaking to the city council in We dont have the money now. 1 doubt wed have it until next year. The park commission is 100 percent in favor. a recent session he said, WE OKAYED it for part of the park originally, he said, indicating owner Lynn Burton is very cordial and interested in selling. Theyre willing to work with us. Theyve had a developer contact them for condominiums but theyd like to see it for a park. The city should have adequate funding within two years, Mr. Hunt said, indicating up to two years could be given by BOR for park completion, adding that most of the funding could come from park de- velopment fees. Coimci Listens To imaS Control Officer like BOR approval on a $150,000 grant for development of about a six acre site in the Oak Forest subdivision at about 2300 N. 2000 E. fee is assessed on each new home built in the city with about $70,000-$80,00accumulated but he indicated much of that was earmarked for other areas. While approving the proposal two of the three councilmen present expressed some con-- , cents about making the appliA $200 0 PLANNED as a neighborhood park, it would provide green open space along with a future elementary school and church, according to Mr. Carter. It will probably include a bowery, soccer field and ball cation without proper city funds. Were short $50,000 and I dont think the housing market is going to pick up, diamonds, playground and restrooms. He said that park is in line with city attempts to develop the Commons area, a 29 acre site adjoining Layton High school, and buy parkland in northeast secthe tion. Three sites have been purchased in the area. MR. HUNT said in a later interview the city park crew has done all of the site work and has done an "outstanding job. He added that the completed Commons Park "will probably be one of the most outstanding parks in the West. noting that City Planner Scott Carter helped draw up some of the original plans when working with the county planning office as a city consultant. tb Councilman Randy Harris said. AND COUNCILMAN Lynn Baker said residents might oppose such action. We have some other park areas that arent developed. If citizens put an outcry. ..If we use up (funds) on that we will have to dip into the general fund. Do we have any plan or are we just trying to buy up land? he asked. Mr. Hunt said that if the grant is approved the city would not have to accept it. g THE BURTON property is located behind an existing little league ball diamond and the parcel in question would extend to about 700 North. He said the city would also . By MARK D. MICKELSEN - ClearCLEARFIELD field residents who let their dogs and cats run free should beware. The city council lis- tened to several proposals Tuesday night from a local man who believes he can change the existing animal control office. VIRGIL PENCE, a Clearfield resident and the citys prospect for animal control director, told the council that in order for the office to be effective several changes have to be made. The first, he said. Sunset City Council May Call For Strict Penalties For Residents Weed Problems By MARK D. MICKELSEN Jensen, funding for future LAYTON The Layton City Council has told its park director to apply for a federal grant to aid in purchase of park land. Heir T ests To Cost Commuter Parking Lot In Kaysville (Continued From Page 1) have to come before the city As of yet, Jensen council. says no requests have been made to tap into the line. Layton OEiays care of as soon as possible because once green weeds are turning dry now, and the summers worst heat waves are creating fire danger all along the Wasatch Front. BETWEEN THE last of June and the 4th of July, he said, "four fires have broken out along the railroad tracks. People dont want to go on vacation because of weeds causing fire danger near their homes, Sant said, noting that sometimes local residents sell their homes to realtors who are not able to take care of the problem on a large scale. Special equipment is Sant said, to clear needed, vacant lots and larger areas of weeds. SANT SAYS he hopes the problem can be eliminated in the next couple of weeks. Residents are in violation of a local ordinance, he said, if they do not take care of their land and clear the weeds. is to allow him to have a uniform so that people will realize that he has some authority for picking up their dog or cat. Without the badge he says people do not want to cooperate. Pence organized a series of set needs for the council to approve and offered his services to the city for a trial period of three months, long enough to test the proposals and see if they work. HE ASKED the council for a salary of $600 per month, a uniform with a deputized badge, and an extra allotment for mileage and uniform fees. I talked to the county men, he said, and they get a $30 a month clothing allowance." Asked by Mayor Donal Town-lehow the allowance is handled, Pence offered to buy the uniform himself, then have the $30 to maintain it on a monthly basis. Pence also suggested that the councilmen approve the installment of a radio, emphasizing the need for some sort of communications between him and the police department in case of an emergency. In his home, he said he would need a telephone answering service to handle calls coming in in his absence. y DOGS AND cats. he said, would be taken to the Davis County Pound, where Pence would have a key and authority to have animals destroyed, he added. A temporary hous- ing for the strays would, according to Pence, be built on his property for keeping animals overnight. This, he said, "Will cut back on extra trips to the pound. Large animals like horses or cows, Pence told the council-mecould be kept at his home as well because he has room, or they could go to the county pound. he added, "where they have housing quarters." Then, if the animals are not claimed by local owners, they are destroyed or auctioned off by the sheriff s department. PENCE SAID he thinks wild animals should be handled by the State Wildlife Services, and mentioned that such creatures should not be the responsibility of the county people. Councilman Donald asked Pence if he against working in morning and late time McDougal said residents let their dogs run around freely in the streets. Pence said he realizes the problem and agreed to take care of it. McDougal w'ould be the early evening, a MR. PENCE again emphasized to the council the need for some kind of authority. If you went to somebodys house and said, "hey your dog is out in the street and Im here to confiscate it because it is illeg- ally running around you wouldnt question me if I had a uniform on. Mayor Townley agreed with the uniform plea, but ruled against the use of an in-c- radio, simply because the need for one is and would be so rare, he told Pence. Most of the other options, however, were reviewed with most of the council in agreement, except for the mileage fee, which the mayor said was excessive. Pence aksed for 20 cents a mile. IF YOU eliminate the radio, Townley said, and cut the mileage fee down, then we will work with you. City Manager Gayle Starks said he thinks Pence should get some kind of supervision from the police department in case of an emergency. I DONT say I get along with all the city people," Pence told the council jokingly, but I guess 1 do as good as anyone else." Pence will meet with Starks soon to finalize the plans for his new job as animal control officer. Rec. Council Asks For Trees CLEARFIELD - The THE PROJECT is called A Tree for Every Family, and according to Promoter Wanda Lund, the council welcomes any size donation. The funds will be placed in some sort of trust account and the money will only be used to purchase trees and plants for the park. Members of the council say they need about 400 trees and 2,000 plants for the beautification. Residents are urged to purchase a tree if they w ant to. By The council guarantees the tree, and if it does not grow, they will replace it. THERE WILL be a large variety of trees planted at the park at 300 North 100 West, most of them a fast growing species according to the council. chance, because as he put it the kids really put their heart into it. MARK D. MICKELSEN CLEARFIELD - Clearfield Little League Clfd. Parks And Clearfield Parks and Recreation Advisory Council is asking local residents for donations in an effort to plant trees and shrubs at Steed Park. Council Okays Donation To Little League The All-Sta- ID LIKE to say. Henderhow son told the mayor, pleased and proud I am of the organization. This is my third year and last year our program consisted of about 175 players, and we have now gone to 350. So we have expanded our baseball program drastically, moreso than we ever pro- are tatting their way through Las Vegas this week thanks to some help from the city council, who approved $500 in traveling expenses for the team Tuesday night. SUE HENDERSON, a spokesman for the baseball group, told the city council she had not expected to have to ask for any money this year, but rising inflation costs forced her to meet with the men. Money is very tight, she said, and we find ourselves in that same position. I guess it has been so long since this has one took it happened to us,-ninto consideration." The $500 stipend, she told the council-meis to offset the costs of transportation for the team. IT WAS our original desire to charter a bus." she told Mayor Donal Townley, "however, $1200 is a little ridiculous for 16 people. The second alternative was a passenger van large enough for the group, she said, at a cost of about $300 for the rental plus a mileage fee. She also said some of the Las Vegas families will host the traveling boys, so there are no other expenses for the team. The competion goes until the last part of this week, she added, if the boys are fortunate enough to win each sector of the tournament. IF THEY continue to proceed onto the games, they would play until Thursday," Mrs. Henderson said, and if they win there, then they could go on further." Mayor Townley told her that he is very proud of the boys, and urged the rest of the councilmen to watch the games whenever they get a jected." "I think that has a lot to say for you (council), she said, "becuase you support all of our organizations, and I think people are finally realizing this and are very appreciative." ' NONE OF the councilmen seemed negative toward the $500 donation, but Mayor Townley urged Henderson to look at some other areas of transportation, because as he said, I think you may be paying too much." Asked if the boys have to pay for food or any other items, Henderson said yes. but added that she felt the players and their parents should provide whatever else they might have because the city council had helped so much already." all-st- Mrs. Lund and several members of the council approached the Clearfield City Council last Tuesday night with the proposal and were applauded by local citizens, not to mention Mayor Donal Townley. He told the group that he and the pther men were happy about the effort. ON BEHALF of all the residents of the city, Townley said, Id like to express appreciation and thanks to you. It is this type of thing that makes Clearfield a better place to live. The first donation for the trees came from Mrs. Clara Ashby, who told the council-men- , "I want to kick this thing off. IM HERE to contribute to what 1 think is a good cause, she told the mayor. "I think that if we all get involved Q OOJH THIS O.T A. IF THE team wins All-Sta- in Las Vegas, they may have a chance to go onto California for more national competition, she said, and if they win there, they could possibly go back to Pennsylvania for the international tournaments. umiiiiif WaJt Disney last flight all-st- f HNK (JUJU H 1 July 7:30 this, its going to be more like it belongs to us. want to see my tree get big and tall, and I hope my grandkids enjoy it." Planting in the park will begin between Sept. and 15. Anyone wanting to make a donation should mail it to A Tree from Every Family Project, Clearfield City Corpora1 tion, 140 1:15 2-- 4- ft 20 Evenings 105 Sat. Mat Adults 2:25 Students & Sr. Citizens 1.75 Children 1.00 KAYSVILLE THEATRE East Center St., Clearfield, Ut. 84015; or bring the money to the parks and recreation office at 934 S. 1000 E. mdm product, 0m THK OF NOAHH AllK 376-527- 2 m AD:JflQrQffALL FABRICS build new IRM7WE HCVMSTMVfr ff mJMwnviie AT SOS-40- 0 Recently elected as Layton Rotary executives are William McGuire, left, board member; Curt Harris, secretary-treasureMarius Burke, presidentelect; Larry Burdett, president and Wayne Saltzgiver, past president. Other officers not pictured include Dell Gilbert, sergeant at arms, and board members Robert Boyle and r; LAYTON ROTARY OFFICERS Dennis Dedecker. fIC$ CUS'tOm UPEDLSTERinGX, vs Wo ifwT 2447 North Main, Sunset - 0 OOUOLA s 825-070- 0 & 5 |