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Show V 4 DAVIS NEWS WEEKLY REFLEX JOURNAL, JUNE 14, 1979 Horse Condominiums? - FARMINGTON Condominiums are the up and coming thing for many humans in Davis County, so why not for horses, also? SUCH A place could be catering to the needs of our d friends between 650 West and 1525 West and 100 North or Clark Lane in Farmington, soon. The Davis County Planning Commission has heard a four-legge- including to construct homes on the property. two-thir- to get into suing (if a house is built). "extremely dangerous arrangement would be sidered agricultural their demotions to the Sheriffs Merit Commission and a hearing is expected to be held within the next two weeks. According to of the commission, appeal hearings must be heard not less than five days nor more than 20 days from date of the appeal. con- Commission Kaysville city is pleased with the Kaysville City Recreation and Parks Com- Chairman mittee members and the the commission will act countless hours and time they spend in behalf of the community for betterment of the community in these areas. independently of the sheriff's action and will call its own (agricultural) because of the size (of parcel) and use. Hes restricted to development with convenants, Planning' Director Joe Moore said. Mr. Barber proposed pla- witnesses, including the sheriff. FILING APPEALS were Stan Tebbs, who was jail commander at the time of the . under Years For Superintendent 2 More - FARMINGTON Davis County School Districts superintendent of 13 years has been asked to serve another two year term. legislative and financial matters and we would like to formally ask for reappoint- BERNELL Wrigley of 83 South 800 East in Bountiful has been unanimously approved for another two year term by the Davis County Board of Education as part of action required by law every two years in the years where that body must decide if the head administrator should be retained. , Apparently the board had already decided its feelings superintendent said, because Supt. Wrigley was not asked to leave the room to allow for any discussion. SUPT. WRIGLEY has our full support and appreciation especially for his expertise in THE ESCAPE occurred May 20 when Steven Scott Pannell and Edward Dale Hardy escaped from the jail through an open steel door which led to a restricted catwalk area of the jail tion which is under construc on the condominium proposal. There may be a noofhaven condominium for Davis County horses. More complete plans must be presented to the commission before further action can be taken, however, tb ment," Covington and Ken Pettingill, committee members. They inform the citizens of and the projects improvements being made possible for the benefit of the public. THIS SUMMER will bring expansion and further improvement to Diamond Lucile Reading said. In accepting the action the Park. Two new lighted tennis courts will be constructed as the first phase of a four court The only way we will succeed is if we all work closely as a No salary was team. disclosed but Mrs. Reading said that figure would be released when available. playground-picniand This complex. schools for nine years and as an assistant superintendent, r principal-teacheand teacher there. He is a Burley native, tb c will complement the recent new backstop, new ballpark lighting and restroom and landscaping. The dedication of the Gailey SUPT. WRIGLEY has served as chief administrator ! Gerald A. Purdy and Carol Page, city councifmembers; Dr. Reed Adams, committee chairman; Stephen E. Whitesides, Patty Hartley, Sharon McKinley, Norda Board Chairman since June 30, 1966, and started as assistant superin- ' tendent in 1958. Prior to that, he has served as school superintendent in Cassia County, Idaho (Burley) COMMITTEE members are - Park last summer marked the completion of two new ball diamonds and backstops, two tennis courts, sprinkling system, restrooms and covered picnic tables. THE MOUNTAIN Park, Kaysville City property on the east side of Highway 89, opens an entire 'mountainside, and Kaysvilles most promising parks. Last summer a Fun and Fitness Trail over one mile long was constructed. Currently a scout group is developing na- ture trails. Future plans include a camping area for By GARY R. BLODGETT - tion. The inmates kicked out a boarded up window and fled into the hills east of Farmington. Both were recaptured about nine hours later in Murray, grb Pleased With is one of Agency Holds Meet; Bountiful's Downtown Area Is Discussed request it didnt shut the door BOUNTIFUL Plans for redevelopment of Bountifuls downtown shopping district which would hopefully include a large department were discussed at a store of downtown meeting merchants and the Bountiful Redevelopment Agency Wednesday morning. ALTHOUGH it was an informational meeting with no definite plans for future development, the meeting did bring out several ideas for projected development of the area. More than 50 downtown merchants Parks Committee Members Milton Hodge explained that isnt before the public meeting AND WHILE the planning commission denied the first Kaysville Is by-la- celing. And County Attorney Rod Page has yet to make a decision on the matter. landowners they have an expensive animal. After it looked like a no-g-o for that proposal, Mr. Barber said he had an alternate plan calling for construction of a horse condominium. It would include an indoor arena and a long outdoor running area. THE TWO have appealed par- IN OUR opinion it remained assigned to the jail. Jail. an such demoted to corporal but in- mates from the Davis County "We are proposing to sell the parcels for horse property. Most (people) just want one to two horses on each place. A creek running across (the property) could provide water. But Albert Cole, a county planner, said he questioned two-thir- escape, and Gary Yardley, a sergeant. A former lieutenant, Tebbs was demoted to sergeant and reassigned within the department, and Sgt. Yardley was were demoted last month following an escape of two told the of the And if property owhers wanted to subdivide, others in the horse development couldnt stop it, Mr. Barber said. EVEN WITHOUT that possibility, Mr. Cole added that owners often want to live near their animals. Well be hit with (requests) for building permits. They (owners) want a trailer or house (nearby) if' Deputies Appeal - A hearFARMINGTON ing date is expected to be announced soon for two Davis County deputy sheriffs who commission, whether no dont think the county wants d ALLEN BARBER an THERES ALWAYS someone down the rtid who forgets to tell someone (else, when selling) they cant build a house, Mr. Cole said. I proposal for two-prong- development of the site, one that would divide the land into about nine parcels rangacre to ing from two acres for sale to individual property owners for keeping of horses. And although they didnt look favorably at that idea, they left open a possibility for the condominium project. cing covenants agreement Redevelopment scouts, picnic tables, and fire pits, parking lot and restrooms and a positive site for an amphitheater. "The committee is working bard to provide the recreation and parks needed for the Kaysville community, np attended HE TOLD the Redevelop- ment Agency, which is the city council, that it is urgent that the downtown area be rejuvenated with a major redevelopment project. Here Are Numbers For Co. Housing Authority - If you FARMINGTON need to call the Davis County Housing Authority, dont look in your telephone directory first. THE NUMBERS have been changed for residents in both ends of the county. Those from Kaysville north can call 0 1 or while Farmington residents south 776-118- 776-118- can reach the authority at or 290-267- 290-267- A housing authority official said the new numbers should enable all county residents to call without being charged for a toll call. But the recent change has brought some bugs and patrons should try their call again if they en- counter difficulty, tb Junior Olympics - A junior CLEARFIELD Olympics for youngsters years old is set for June 25 and 26 at 1:30 p.m. at Clearfields Fisher Park. girls will be BOYS AND able to compete in the dash, standing broad jump, p and shuttle run, dodge, baseball or softball one foot hop, throw, run-jum- 220- - yard relay and cross- country event. Those interested may sub mit their name and obtain a copy of the rules at the Clearfield Pool or call The top three competitors will participate in the Davis CountyJunior. 825-417- Olympics July - 11. - PRACTICE sessions will be held at Fisher Park June 2 at 1:30 p.m. Participants can enter two events 19-2- plus cross countiy or relay or both. No spikes or cleats will be allowed, tb We have recently remodeled our store, but I hope this is only the beginning of a major remodeling project by all merchants, he said. More than L000 years of retail service is represented by downtown merchants and I believe that the shopping district is the heart of the city. TO BUT continue redevelopment, downtown merchants need city help I DIDNT want to be in politics, he told me during a lengthy interview from his Bountiful Five Points Shopping Mall clothing store which carries ms name. But I was drafted by a petition signed by more than 2,000 signatures." He compared the two jobs as mayor of Brigham City and member of the PSC as I LISTENED to his wisdom for nearly two hours last weekend, getting a real insight into his philosophy, and I must admit that I go along with nearly when everything Ollie it deals with energy or utilities. The likeable Mr. Zundel has been a public servant for more than 18 years, including nearly six years as a member of the Utah Public Service Commission and a councilman and mayor of Brigham City. says-especi- ally BEFORE THAT, beginning at age 30, he was active in civic affairs as a member of the Brigham City Chamber of Commerce. He was elected (drafted) to the Zundel. demoralizing. I'm glad to get out of it. I THINK I knew then that he had made up his mind to appoint someone else, es- nothing but criticism. It's the most thankless job in the world-ve- ry - quick decision. I told the governor that I had family and business problems that demanded my attention. The governor promised me that he would meet with me soon and discuss a change or reappointment, said Mr. tics, to see the many accomplishments and know that you have done a good job. But the PCS job was the hottest seat in town which could be compared to a politician who raised city taxes every year. "No one likes what you do and you get IT WAS a delight to serve in city poli- Olof E. (Ollie) Zundel BOUNTIFUL is a man of great wisdom. When he speaks, people listen. SEVERAL WEEKS later Ollie made another appeal to the governor for a THE GOVERNOR set up a breakfast meeting then cancelled it, not even giving an explanation. That was early last April. I never talked to the governor agaiq until just before the appointment was made. I spent all of 25 minutes with the governor, but it didnt have much to do with being interviewed for the reappointment. follows: By GARY R. BLODGETT until he (governor) was ready to make a change, or reappoint Ollie to the post. THEN IN the same breath he thanked those who made it possible for him to serve in this capacity. "I might have served another term if I had been asked and the conditions were different, he said. THE conditions he refers to include the treatment he got from the governor-ve- ry tactless, to say the least. Governor Scott M. Matheson didnt treat Ollie with the least bit of respect, if you can believe what insiders say. In fact, several of the news media have hit hard at the governor for his handling of the appointment of a successor to Mr. Zundel. OLLIE'S TERM expired last March 1 and at that time he asked the governor to please make an appointment as soon as possible. The governor made it public at that time that he wanted Ollie to stay on as a pecially when he told me that I was a thorn in his administration. When the decision was made, he didnt even have the courtesy to inform me personally, the call came from his administrative assistant. Mr. Zundel emphasized that he's glad to get off the PSC and have a little time to spend with his family and attend to his business. ASKED ABOUT his future, Ollie grinned and said: I dont have any definite plans, really I dont. But 1 am looking to private enterprise as a consultant, or perhaps in public relations, As for further involvement In politics, Ollie again admitted he was not sure just how involved he would get. "BUT YOU can bet Ill be in there doing what I can, he grinned. "I want to serve where ever I can be an asset. I'd especially like to serve in some capacity here in Bountiful where I live. SEVERAL Horace Beesley, spreading of Bountifuls commercial area has beep detrimental to the downtown shopping district. merchants and meeting, all of whom strongly supported redevelopment of the downtown area with limited spending outside the downtown district. NOW THAT the city has the funds and authority to do so, they should give all the support they can to the downMr. town merchants, Beesley told the agency. Councilwoman Phyllis Southwick, of the Redevelopment Agency, reassured the group that the agency does not want to condemn property. SHE SAID a large department store is interested in locating in Bountiful, as are "Without this support,. Main Street merchants will die on the Bountiful vine, they said. ATTORNEY Keith Stahle, whose business is near 100 South on Main Street, reminded the agency how Bountifuls downtown area had a good influx of new until stores in the 1950s other shopping areas were opened. s, 500 When South, Pages Lane and other other large developments, and the agency has heard from many interested - developers. "After siderably, he said. I know that without the other areas being rezoned for commercial use, some of those stores that located elsewhere would have established in the downtown district. developer, said he "goes top-rank- ID SUGGEST that you get your heads together and come up with a good, solid proposal for us, he said. Mayor Elmer W. Barlow summed up the meeting by saying, This is just the beginning of a bright new future for all of Bountiful." Summer Hours At Resource' Center BRENT MOON, real estate Hall. Mr. Holbrook and others emphasized the need for parking, which could off-stre- et along with the spirit and attitude of the meeting and sup- ports money being used to rejuvenate downtown Boun-- " tiful. But we, as developers and merchants, must also show some incentive, he said. There are a lot of nice looking buildings in the downtown area, but there are some bad looking ones, too. SEVERAL . speakers defended the homeowners of the downtown area and urged the agency to be very cautious about condemning these properties, doing so only as a last resort. Coy Hayward went a step further and urged the agency to cooperate with the homeowners and developers. EVEN THE rumors that their homes might be condemned is worrying these people to death, he said. We must improve our shopping district but we must be - Summer hours for the Parent Education Resource Center, 70 South 300 East, Farmington will be Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 12 noon. Arson Blamed For Fire CLEARFIELD - Arson by youngsters was blamed for a fire to a mattress in a Clearfield garage, June 9. POLICE REPORTS said $100 damage was caused to a mattress and box springs at 170 Lynnwood in a garage owned by John Blandi, same address. No other damage was caused but two youngsters, 4 and 10, were blamed for the incident, tb -- Ollie is a firm believer in "getting things out in the open, letting the public know everything that is going it be with the Public Service Commission or in city or state government. ther OLLIE RECALLS only a half dozen closed meetings, for any reason, while he was mayor of Brigham City. Today city, county and state officials want to call a closed meeting for most any liy if they think the subject might be a little controversial. Even passage of the Sunshine Law has failed to hinder some elected officials in their thinking about closed meetings. reason-especia- OLLIE STRONGLY suggested that the PSC hold open deliberations on all mat- ters that came before the commission. While a member of the PSC, he recom- mended that deliberations be open to the public and the press and that a meeting be held each six weeks or so at which questions could be fired at PSC members by the public or press about any decision-n- ot only what the ruling is, but why it was made. This is especially important in such matters as rate hikes, etc., which hit the public in the pocket book, said Mr. Zundel. But as it is, a ruling is made through deliberations behind closed doors and nobody knows why, not even the par- ties concerned or the representing the two sides. attorneys HE EXPLAINED that one argument against holding open deliberations with the PSC is that certain information might come out that should not be public knowledge. But this is not likely because the commission argues only the findings and facts presented in open meeting. So why the big hassel about holding closed sessions for PSC deliberations? TOO MANY items of public interest are discussed behind closed doors. Like Ollie says, Lets get it ALL out in the open. Freeport Center C-1- 2 OPEN TO PUBLIC 10-- 5 their A PUBLIC meeting to hear one plans for the or two prospective developers will be set in the near future, she noted. Councilman Paul Allen told the group that he still isnt certain just what the majority of downtown merchants want the agency to do. ALBERT (SWEDE) Olsen, downtown pharmacist, said that he was sympathetic with the city council (Redevelopment Agency) because previous city councils had little control over where private developers purchased their property and built their stores. HE NOTED that a large department store is interested in locating in Bountiful and asked for agency help in getting it located in the downtown area instead of an alternate site near the Bountiful Post Office, across from City hearing proposals, the agency ranked the prospective developers, she said. shopping centers opened, downtown Bountifuls merchants suffered con- But now the Redevelopment Agency is in control, he said. The agency has the funds and the authority to give help where needed and if the city doesnt lend a helping hand to the downtown merchants, morale will be deteriorated. retired noted that the realtor, businessmen spoke at the through the agency, and we need a large department store as an anchor to the downtown area. He strongly urged the agency to use its $1.5 million available funds for rejuvenating the downtown area and not spend it for new development in another area. ut Wants Facts In Out The Open Right PSC member it. funds. He also discouraged parallel parking on Main Street. Five-Point- ing. Ollie Likes To Serve, Brigham City Council in 1960 and elected mayor in 1966. He was named to the Public Service Commission in September of 1973 and will retire from this post effective July 1. the meeting in the City Council Chambers. Dell R. Holbrook, long-tim- e owner and manager of Lakewoods Furniture, was the first to speak and set the meettone for the very cautious, and cooperative, in how we go about doing allocated under the Agency Redevelopment be Tuesday thru Sat. A. FATHER'S BAV SlPtZCmiL . |