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Show AAiangr-EntTprla- Last Saturdays flash flood in Manti left debris and mud strewn at by Pat Mellor to the council. Mr. Fenton also addressed the the possibility of a vote to approve proposed hydro upgrade and bonding to accomplish the project. The bank representative noted that there were points both in favor and in opposition to such a vote: a voted general obligation bond often receives a more favorable rate, but a 350 East. bond receives a rate, and a d revenue bond usually receives the highest rate in bond issues. Three primary options exist for Manti City to produce its SI, 000, 000 a portion of the hydro funding: first, that second, bond market; general Zion's Bank would purchase bonding for this portion; and finally, to use an independent underwriter for the issue of bonds on the open market. If the city would apply for insurance for the bond repayment phase, this would effectively lower the interest rate to be paid by raising the bond rating, Mr. Fenton voted Mrs. Madsen at the conclusion of the discussion moved that the three-fovariance recommended by the. Board of Adjustment be approved by the Council. There was no second to Mrs. Madsens motion, and It died. The Mayor then stated that as the motion had died, the variance would be denied and a building permit would not be issued granting the variance. three-foo- t New Center Director ot be of A financial projection In evaluating primary importance the possibility of proceeding with the construction of a proposed hydroelectric upgrade project for Manti Jim City, Zions Bank representative Fenton told the city council last Wednesday evening. Mr. Fenton briefly addressed the financial requirements involved in the project, and reviewed the commitments of Farmers Home Administration and Manti City in relation to the project. Mr. Fenton had some specific suggestions in regard to the Manti City portion, which will be about $ 1 ,000,000 of the projected costs. Both loans and bond markets were who suggested by Mr. Fenton, back offered to follow up and report will j at about revenue second-most-favorab- non-vote- Martha Alice Duncan has accepted the position of director of the Senior Citizen Center, Councilman Lionel King reported. The council supported the retaining of Mrs. Duncan for the post. Lagoon Construction Ends Interstate Looking y south at 3rd East and 4th South. i r ffe. rj - 1' t up- of the sewer lagoons, now nearly complete, was referred to the City Attorney, Paul Frischknecht, for study. City Recorder Bill Mickelson noted that a possibility existed that action by Manti City may have negated the contract penalty clause, because the city utilized Interstate equipment to aid in the construction of the debris basin in order to have the dam in shape in time for the high water control needed this past spring. Mr. Mickelson suggested some methods to offset the one project and its billings against the other prior to the councils decision to refer the matter to Mr. Frischknecht for study. The council and Mayor reviewed suggestions regarding the hiring of personnel for library cleaning, since it appeared the rooms had been left in an unsatisfactory condition by the person formerly retained to do the cleaning. Names were suggested and listed for contact in regard to the variance to allow the A three-foo- t construction of a garage addition to an existing home which had been approved earlier by the council was the subject of an extended discussion during the council meeting. Natasha Madsen Councilwoman advised the council that the Board of Adjustment, which reviews requests for variances and also reviews protests relative to such requests, had determined to remain with their original suggestion that Mr. Robert Neeley be granted a three-foo- t variance for the purpose of constructing a garage on the north side of his home. 4.: Constructions coming settlement for construction explained. ;' 4 Manti Council eyes hydroelectric options The aftermath Looking west on 5th South Pag ThursdoytJojy , Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Cox protested the action, stating that they had purchased their home adjacent to the Neeley property primarily for the view the southeast window afforded of the nearby mountains, and the proposed garage would interfere with this view. position. The council tabled action on a suggestion that the Manti Utah Stake be charged a standard building permit rate for proposed Third-Fourt- h improvements to the Manti Ward property. Further discussion will be held on the matter at the August 1 council meeting. Problems have been experienced areas with sewer lines using glued joints. Councilman Galen Christiansen reported. When the ground settles, resulting breakage along the glued lengths of line have forced some cities to require gasket joints on outfall lines. The council agreed that further study should be made of this problem and agreed that if it appeared that this indeed had been a common problem, gaskets should be required on outfall lines. in other Councilman Christiansen also suggested that the city investigate some alternatives to the installation of a brass cap on a cleanout installation in individual lots, because brass caps are expensive items. The council agreed to study alternative marking methods. Tax cut should result from $65 million surplus The Utah Taxpayers Association on all taxpayers from throughout Utah to immediately call their state legislators and challenge them to use the anticipated $65 million state surplus to cut taxes. calls Rogar McArthur hom of 5th South ond 4th Eost. Over 76 of Utah seniors plan on college Results are in for the 1984 survey of intentions of the Utahs high school seniors conducted each spring by the Utah State Office of Education. The new data, compiled by Lois Hcltman, Research Analyst, School Finance and Business Section, indicates that a greater percentage of respondents than ever before plan to pursue some form of school education. post-hig- h for 1984 This figure was 76.8 compared with about 70 for the three previous years. It was balanced with a much lower percentage of students who intend to enter the work force directly, engage in volunteer service, or pursue other activities. This latter percentage was 23.2 compared to previous figures of approximately The survey included nearly 80 of those students actually graduating from Utah High Schools last May. intended to enroll in a Over 46 four-yea- r college, while slightly said they would more than 27 two-yein a enroll college. Slightly over three per cent marked their 30. preference as a business school. Over 17 of all respondents said they were headed for work or military service, while about six per cent intended to engage in volunteer service, get married, or pursue some other endeavor. The University of Utah was the of the four-yefirst choice of 34 college bound students, while opted for Utah slightly over 22 ar State University; 20.6 indicated that Brigham Young University was their first choice. Over 16 said Weber State was their first choice. and Southern Utah State got 5.8 Westminster College just under 1 . Comments Dr. David E. Nelson, Coordinator, Evaluation and Assessment, "The increase between 1983 and 1984 of percentages of high school graduates who plan to go on to from 69.9) is a college (76.8 rather dramatic one. The specific figures in the report should prove relevant to educators at all levels in Utah in making appropriate educational experiences available for students now in the elementary and secondary schools and in opplanning for are who those for leaving portunities the system. Road condition reports now A new system providing information by telephone has been installed to help motorists throughout Utah find out conditions on state highways. A joint venture between the Utah Department of Transportation and the Utah Department of Public Safety has provided reliable updates of road conditions around the state since the early 1970s. Information is gathered from UDOT maintenance crews and Utah Highway Patrol troopers every day (every few hours during winter storms) and relayed to UDOT headquarters in Sait Lake. The information is then assembled and put on a recorded message available to motorists through a simple telephone call. The new system has a new number, telephone 964-600- Formerly the number was And for the first time, the service is e available statewide. For those calling from outside the Salt e Lake area, the number is 532-600- toll-fre- toll-fre- toll-fre- e The recent divestiture of the Bell System meant the recording system could no longer be owned and operated by Mountain Bell. Instead, the State of Utah had to acquire a system to take its place. Whereas the old system allowed only a message to be recorded, the new system is set up for messages. That means much more road condition information will be available to callers. two-minu- Approximately 1,000 calls per week are being handled by the new Olson added, "Cutting the state sales tax back from Vr percent to AV percent would just about return all of the $65 million to the people and would have the added advantage of not endangering or slashing any existing state program or service," said Olson. The UTA statement came in response to an announcement by Governor Scott Matheson that Utah "The 1984 legislative session State government would end the jumped state taxes a record of $147 year with an estimated $65 million million. They hiked the state gas tax surplus. by three cents. They increased the "It is imperative that state business income tax by $11 million lawmakers now begin thinking in and the gas and oil severance tax by terms of tax cuts rather than nearly $20 million. The Legislature spending increases before various also made $96 million of sales tax special interest groups begin adjustments and increases," said dividing up the $65 million, said Utah Taxpayer spokesmen. UTA. Olson suggested that all four of the governor condidates be put on The upcoming special session of record as to what would do with the legislature would be a good time the $65 million they surplus. for the lawmakers to make good on The statewide tax watchdog orthe promise made last year that the half cent sales tax increase for flood ganization reminded Utah taxpayers control be temporary," said Jack that the $65 million in anticipated Olson, head of the Utah Taxpayers surpluses does not belong to the legislature, the Governor, or to any Association. special interest group, but to the people of Utah. The surplus is money that government collected in excess of needs and for this reason it should be forthwith returned to the taxpayers in the form of reduced recorded message system. It is state tax rates. capable of answering 28 calls simultaneously and up to 56 calls when a short message is used. Usually the roads that are mentioned on the recorded message are routes that have delaying problems such as snow, flooding or landslides. No news is good news as far as the highway condition number goes. Highways that are clear and dry are not mentioned. The Utah Departments of Shop at Home Transportation and Public Safety look forward to providing even better, clearer and more detailed road condition information to motorists throughout the state with the new system. |