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Show i f be nine percent point of sale, ten percent population the first year, 0 the second and the third. Any and all of these bills could create havoc on Layton and other cities with large ByTOMBUSSELBERG 80-2- LAYTON If several tax bill proposals become law, more than a score of Utah cities could be in trouble. Worried Albouft Impaeti Of UHatu Tan Sill bases, Mr. Barton said. CURRENTLY, IF a person buys an item in Layton, for instance, paying the five percent sales tax, all of the V percent would return there to the point of origin of the sale. As proposed that would change to 70 percent going back to the point of sale by 1984 and 30 percent distributed elsewhere based on population. It would rr dont figure its fair. A law that has been on the books since 1959 (would be abolished). We've based our short e and planning on that. We've provided over $1 long-rang- million to the Mall (roads, utilities) and done it with the expectation of getting the money back. SPEAKING OF the proposed 0 bill, he said most cities would benefit. Nine of 1 1 will increase monetary value in Weber County and of 16 cities in Utah County, only one, Orem, decreases (in sales tax revenue). Layton could lose substantial amounts in sales tax, enough to erase hope of recouping the $1.1 million spent in action, he said. But cities such as Salt Lake City would also suffer. 70-3- l'j t tax commercial-industria- l THE BATTLE cry was sounded to the Layton Chamber of Commerce, Thursday, as the contents of several bills that have passed the House were explained by Layton City Atty. Bruce Barton and Mayor Lewis G. Shields. The proposals include elimination of the current statewide 24 mill (maximum) schools property tax to be replaced by a percent sales tax. A second bill would repeal the V percent option sales tax imposed by local governments. A third bill making the rounds would alter how that sales tax is distributed. 70-B- we mall-relat- . SUPERVISING Auditor ; Gary Mumford said the return the first year for population would be outweighted by outflow to the tune of $849,000 loss. That would increase in 1983 to $1,784,000 and increase to $2,810,000 in 1984 when the 0 formula would be into play. The Layton attorney said, "Our primary complaint is that 70-3- . 24 mill school tax would be for Layton, Mr. Barton asks about the future. "no problem SALES TAX is inflationary our revenue increases as inflation does. I dont think that will happen with property tax," he said, noting a county assessor, an elected official, isnt likely to want to revalue IF NOT, WE need alternative funding such as property, property adjusting for inflation while in office. Cities such as Layton and Salt Lake City must maintain roads and other services for Speaking for Layton he said he would propose an immediate moratorium on any new thousands of who work and shop there. sales or utility tax. Layton does not have a utility tax but it will if this passes." commercial-industri- propos- ts Some 20,000 travel to and from Hill Air Force Base, each day, als until we know what happens on commercial development and see if it would be advantageous or disadvantageous" (to allow such development). utilizing Layton services I DONT think anyone can have open arms (to commercial areas). That has been the situation. Wed rather have a sales tax than property tax. This will affect everyone if the bill passes. Layton has kept its mill levy down with no increase from 15.35 for the past ten years and while the first year minus the estimated 400,000 during peak work hours while only about 165,000 residents call the city home. Mayor Shields echoed that situation in Layton noting. The residential communities come in and use our services and they reap a lot from it." but speaking of the future he although many don't live in the city of 27,000. business community say is in jeopardy. I would Ive had people say theres a good chance theyd locate at Fort Lane (shopping area) but if we see business wont benefit our community why should we encourage it? THE MORE we can encourage businesses to fill Main Street the more profitable (it will be) but not if they pass this legislation," the mayor continued. I've never been as concerned as now about revenue in the city. I always thought with revenue from the sales tax at the mall the other could drop down (property tax) and almost be eliminated I don't know whether that could be in the future or not." AND MAYOR Ted Wilson of Salt Lake City has said his city's population swells to an added, "The future of our He emphasized alerting loc- al legislators to the problems such bills could pose to municipalities with letters and tele- phone calls. MR. BARTON said legislators from residential areas are making such proposals w ith at least one admitting it might hurt cities such as Layton but adding that he must look out for his own constituents. Board Favor: rants Minus Agency Inlealltlh By TOM BUSSELBERG Funnel-in- g FARMINGTON federal block grants directly to states for local distribution is favored by the Davis County Mental Health Advisory Board. AS EXPLAINED by Direc- tor Russell Williams, talk around Washington, D.C. leans to sending alcohol and drug funding through block grants directly to states, rather than to regions (Denver) as is often done now. But if the monies were sent directly to Salt Lake City, Dr. Williams cautioned, I just hope Utah doesnt become another Washington (bureaucracy). The state has a very small administrative group. BUT THATS not true in some other areas. Some after ten years of funding are just starting to look at how theyre distributing," he said. Davis Mental Health worked to reor- ganize funding distribution among local districts, giving the county more equalized" amounts. We should let the state know our wishes. We want input. Its very easy for the feds to say the state should distribute it. Im concerned a lot of money doesn't go for administration," said Ed Mayer. AND COM, Ernest Eberhard, a board member, said he felt the local directors than are more competent state officials and said the question is whether the state h should act as a (passive) or active source. Speaking of a funding proposal he felt was even more important" Dr. Williams said. "House Bill 248, the mental health funding formulas, gives direction on how money is spent. I think Sen. (Orrin) Hatch will have a great deal of input. It would get the state to h be a agency instead of administrative." FAVORING ACTION as a h agency Chairman Richard Youngberg said, "I think the position we want is for the state to be a passthrough. With that he requested and got a motion from the board authorizing a position paper for Com. Eberhard. The commissioner will use it in coveying block grant distribution feelings. noting counseling and mental health assistance are among the top ten items desired by 6,600 seniors interviewed. Dr. Williams said a counseling service had been set up in the senior centers previously with little response but the board opted for a report from Council on Aging Director Alice Johnson on seniors needs. YOU HAVE TO realize the stigma of mental health to that group, Com. Eberhard said, with Mrs. Hancock adding, We dont have to call it mental health." The board was also in- formed federal officials wont e conduct an review, as has normally been done each year, because of the good performance shown in previous visits. on-sit- IN OTHER business, Eva Hancock, board member, summarized a Council on Aging needs assessment survev Fruit Heights: No Referendum By NORMA PREECE On March 5, Judge Thomley K. Swan issued a ruling to the Fruit Heights City Council regarding the lawsuit on the rezoning of the property at Highway 89 and 4th North. The city took action to rezone the property from residential to com- mercial which the citizens opposed and later filed a suit against the city. law- MR. BURNS, assistant city recorder, said, Judge Swan issued a ruling made by the Supreme Court case Bird vs Sorenson. That citizens cannot have a referendum vote on the rezoning within the city. caught in the past months. Jensen figures fishing is more popular with the youth than either a basketball or football game. He and his family plan fishing adventures at least 35 weekends of the year. fishing to Bear Lake, Jensen most of the time," Jensen said 35 weekends of the year plus feels that the best cutthroats as a couple of tips. extended trips in the summer and macks will be found there. to Wyoming and Montana, "But they should lower the HE BELIEVES that Utah he said. limit to one cutthroat over 16 has some of the finest mack inches, he feels. FISHING HAS become a fishing in America even though JENSEN FELT the state finding the macks after spawn part of his life and with that needs a better brown trout is difficult. unparelled interest comes a Jensens experiences have program for Flaming Gorge. deep concern for the future of also found that large rainbows the sport. "They do not plant any browns in the worlds most are hard to find because they As a whole I believe that bite almost anything and usualfamous, but least producing, Utah has fantastic fishing peolake. People come from all ly get caught before they have ple. I also think the Departover the world to fish the a chance to grow up. He thinks ment of Wildlife Resources has that Montana offers the best to be complemented which opGorge, but few ever catch one. I would suspect that the Utah chance to catch a rainbow over erates on a very limited budget Division of Natural Resources ten pounds. in their fisheries programs," does not have the funds to BECAUSE OF the Utah Dsaid Jensen. stock the Gorge with browns, epartment of Natural Rehe concluded. sources efforts to restore good JENSEN WENT on to say that the Utah Legislature is SOr.lE DIG CATCHES By KEITH DUNCAN e LaMont Jensen, a fisherman and an avid lover of the sport, says if he were to ask long-tim- 1,000 tenth grade boys whether they would be in- terested in a basketball or football game and a fishing trip, he claims that eighty percent of It them would go fishing. would be a good bet, Jensen says. MR. JENSEN, who has taught science classes at Clearfield High School for several years, says any person can buy the basic equipment to go fishing for less than $25. And its cheap too, he continued. Once the fisherman is ready to go, Jensen has a number of places that he recommends new fisherman to try their luck. And you might include the more experienced fisherman attending these places too. IN UTAH, LaMont prefers Flaming Gorge, Bear Lake and Willard Bay. Getting into Wyoming, the Jensens usually fish at Naught-on- , Fontenelle, Boulder and Jackson lakes for large brown trout and macks. IF MONTANA isnt too far off, then try Beaverhead River, Red Rock River, Clear Canyon Dam and Flathead Lake for large browns and rainbows. Too much fishing just isnt enough for the Jensens who reside in Sunset. We fish about veteran Clearfield teacher. Ive fished for many long hours, sometimes three to four days at the Gorge before I caught a brown of any size," he stated. JENSEN BELIEVES the best way to catch large browns is to use jigs during the spawn season which runs from October to December. Another tip is to troll flatfish very slowly at night near the shore line, always using a jig on the rocky parts. Large macks are described as "hard fighters by Jensen. They usually stay deep except in December. Flatfish trolled slow on lead core, copper or downriggers work well Chamber Goals A brainstormLAYTON ing session by Layton Cham- By NORMA PREECE The Kaysville City Council set a public hearing on the re- zoning of Mutton Hollow Meadows subdivision for March 24 at 7 p.m. in the city hall. DURING THE council ber of Commerce members last month has resulted in goalsetting for the current year, Layton Chamber Pres. Dean Holman told the group in their meeting last week. 11. THEY include: increasing Chamber membership and encouraging industrial development such as an industrial park, unification of the busi- ness community and city beautification. Other goals are improvement of the business district, and advising city officials on business interests, he said, noting meetings will revolve around those goals. The show will include dis- plays of boats, recreational d vehicles and some off-roa- vehicles. Individuals will also have a chance to show off their own vehicles as well as compete in judging, Mr. Holman said. HE NOTED 1 further that ,000 ski tickets had been sold, valued at $7,000, tb anticipated. meeting on Tuesday evening, the council approved the amendment to the July II, agreement with Kenster & Co. for services regarding the downtown redevelopment with fees set as follow: $1,000 for phase two, increasing the cost of that phase to $4,500; third phase fee of an additional $ ,750 for a total for that phase of $4,250. In other business the council unanimously approved the application to file an 5 notice of intent for the community block grant development for water line replacement from 950 East on 2nd North, sidewalks, housing rehabilitation, site d center and commercial revitalization. 1980 1 A-9- IN ADDITION, the Chamber will sponsor the annual Miss Layton contest this summer under direction of former Chamber Pres. Ann Harris. It will also participate in the recreational vehicle show set for the Layton Hills Mall April 9 more than of command During the regular city council meeting on Tuesday the Fruit Heights council unanimously voted to adopt two ordinances and resolu- areas during a disaster situation and each persons responsibility. The other was a regulation of the citys fire control problem. The ordinance is designated to give authority for enforcement and penalties with tions. The resolution and one ordinance is in connection with the emergency prepard-nes- s plan for the city. The ordinance gives the mayor the in city personnel, as well as persons in the coun- ty responsible for different the Kaysville Fire Chief, James Dotson. to establish an emergency operating organization and declare an emergency disaster. THE RESOLUTION lists the types of natural disasters and emergencies and the chain THE COUNCIL is awaiting legal opinion from their city attorney, Gary Sargent, on the issue of cable TV for the city. The city was told they could force a lawsuit if cable TV is restricted or limited in the city. The council members feel they have some authority to control what is brought into their city, and if they dont have the authority, why are they elected to office. Councilman Palmer said, "Cable TV is threatening the type of community the city is trying to maintain and yet we have no authority to stop it. The council was concerned with interfererence from state and federal laws with the cities desires. THE COUNCIL made no decision on the matter and will bring it back at the next meeting of the council. Kaysville Awards Contract . disinterested in quality fishing legislation. Catching the big fish is a tremendous art according to The rezoning is to be done by the citys administrative authority. acquisition-neighborhoo- THE COUNCIL also awarded a water contract during the meeting for a two million gallon water tank to be constructed under the Community Block Development Grant (HUD) at 950 East 450 North. The Butler Construction Co. had the low bid of $372,052 subject to approval of the engineer. A preconstruction meeting was set for 10 a.m. March 5 in the city office. Councilwoman Carol Page moved the adoption of Resolution No. 120 designating a redevelopment survey area be approved. This was passed by council members. FOLLOWING the review the council gave approval for the engineering agreement on water improvements and master water system play between Kaysville City and Nielsen, Maxwell and Wansgard. The council discussed and approved the amendment to the Fire Protection Agreement with Fruit Heights which appoints the Kaysville city fire chief to be the fire chief of Fruit Heights giving him full authority to enforce fire pro- tection provisions, conduct, inspections and enforce the Uniform Fire Code. MAYOR ELISON pointed out that this new agreement should be a basis for similar agreements with the county area served by the Kaysville Fire Department. He noted that in most instances, outside our city area, the fire department fighting a fire has no way of knowing what is inside a building, particularly storage areas and this should be a matter of record with the agency fighting the fire. CHIEF DOTSON said he will present the agreement to the county at their March 17 meeting. Pat Bates, developer of Hess Farms, appeared before the council to appeal the planning commission's decision to allow a conditional use permit for Lee Mitchell to construct a garden nursery approximately 1650 South on Frontage Road at 50 West St. He based his appeal on the comprehensive plan for the area, the master plan, and the citizens survey which indicated the area should remain residential. He cited the financial investment his firm. Ivory & Co., has made in bringing water and electric lines to serve the area, in the belief this was to be a residential area. HE OBJECTED to the use of the annexed land for a nursery on the basis that it is a commercial enterprise and should not be constructed and allowed in a residential zone. He also objected to the manner in which the conditional use permit was rushed through without regard to how utility water line could be used in the area. The question was brought up on how the nursery would be screened and fenced. Mr. Bates also questioned the use of pesticides, noxious materials on the nursery site. MR. MITCHELL was questioned on the type of building to be constructed and the type of screening, scotch pine to be planted. Mr. Bates said he tried to get Mr. Mitchell to put up the building further west but Mr. Mitchell indicated this would involve problems with the sewer and ground water runoff. Mr. Bates felt this com- mercial enterprise would affect his residential development in market value. MR. MITCHELL was informed that he would have to get water to his project before construction and there might be a problem bringing the line either through the Hess property or by way of Palos Verdes. Further discussion on the appeal was closed by the council for futher study by the planning board. Mrs. Jeanette Brough appeared before the council to present the names of two new library board members for appointment on the Kaysville City Library Board. Those names presented were Marjorie Dinger and David Midget. THERE WAS a discussion on the method of advertising for new board members and Mrs. Brough informed them this was through personal contact as well as through the newspapers. The council approved the appointments to the Library Board with terms to June 1983. clubs met with the Two council and presented the mayor and council members with a cake and cookies in observance of Utah Week. The Bon Appetites and the 4-- Four Leaf Clover groups made the presentation in appreciation for what the city does for them. |