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Show ii I WEEKLY REFLEX DAVIS NEWS JOURNAL. MAY 31, 1979 GOLDEN SPIKE EMPIRE Home for the tourist coordinating agency Golden Spike Empire, that serves Davis, Morgan, Weber and Box Elder counties, is the recently-restore-d Ogden Union Station. ByTOMBUSSELBERG LAYTON If all goes as Davis County residents could be enjoying their shopping in a climatized mall a year from now. planned, MARY Dobkins, of tenant coordination for the Layton Hills Mall, AND director everything is on schedule for the two level $20 million plus facility taking shape on Hill Field Road and about 1500 North. The mall itself will contain 100-1stores, among them ' four anchor or department stores, including Auerbachs and ZCMI. In addition, a convenience center with a supermarket, home improvement center and movie theater complex will be a part of the project, although they wont be physically connected to the main center. And Layton area residents hungry for a good meal will have a choice of restaurants in the mall. says WE HAVE about 70 to 75 percent of the small tenants committed, he says, a far higher percentage than is mid-Ma- y normal for a center still a year away from opening. So far, about 90 percent of those shops represent national firms with stores in other area malls. But many calls have been received from Layton area merchants. The mall will cover about 600,000 square feet, or a little more than half the sizesjf Fashion Place, but will contain a decor unique to the state, Mr. Dobkins says. The inside of the mall will be heavily landscaped and will include a continuous eight-te- n foot wide skylight throughout. It will be real light and airy. You cant compare it to any mall in Utah. FOUNTAINS, areas for special displays and sculptured pieces will enhance shopping pleasure. Mall officials are studying possibilities for placing 25 foot trees inside the mall where holes would be cut to allow growth into the second floor, he says. The exterior will feature a buff or light beige color of split-fac- e block, Mr. Dobkins says, of concrete block construction. Each store will have its own inside entry and will complete its own interior work. THE CENTER area is designed so we can build platforms and hold events such as auto shows. Several groups have approached us from Salt Lake and Davis counties, he says. Layton has been an exceptional support to the mall development, Mr. Dpbkins says. The interest here has been quite good. And in working with Layton city, it has been absolutely a pleasure to deal with them. There has never been a group so congenial and easy to associate with. Theyve worked with us on the whole thing. MORE THAN 3,000 parking spaces will be provided initially on the 75 acre site but that could be expanded as other surrounding areas are developed. adds. Principe..., in the project include HOMCO Investment Co. Maghan, Hampshire Pruit as leasing agents, and Home Construction Co., contractors. general A FREEWAY interchange will provide easy access from north and south off of Interstate 15 with the main entrance planned for Hill Field Road and Gordon Avenue and three others off Hill Field OGDEN The Memorial Day Weekend is past and it looks as though most Utahns Road. A street system has been designed for the mall eliminating bottlenecks at major entrances into the store area. We should have excellent circulation, Mr. Dobkins says. Shopping Complex For Farmington City A 16.6 acre shopping center and professional office complex will be built on the comer of Shepard Lane and Highway 8991 in Farming-to- n. THE PROJECT, which has adopted the name of Foxglove, is being developed by a partnership of local businessmen and the construction management will be coordinated by Landpak, Inc. of Salt Lake City. Michael O. Bischoff, president of Landpak, Inc., said the project will be of high quality and will be designed to fit comfortably with the surrounding residential area. Mr. Bischoff said that the plans are to provide the surrounding neighborhood and those frequently driving on Highway 8991 with convenient shopping and service facilities. were able to obtain enough gas to get to and from wherever they were going. BUT AS the price continues to climb and some stations close earlier, travel for many is being restricted close to home. And Utan Gov. Scott Matheson has asked residents to enjoy the sites of Utah, this year, rather than travel far and wide. That may sound like a tall order if youre one of those who has always lived here but never visited the Great Salt Lake, for instance. But help is at hand through Golden Spike Empire, the tourist agency four-count- northern Utah. IN ADDITION the center will also have a theater complex and restaurant facilities. Approximately 6.0 acres of the site will be developed into a professional office complex and financial facilities, to provide the area with better local services in a .setting that will attract professionals looking for quality office space. The Land Group, a land planning and engineering firm has completed the master plan for the 16.6 acre site. y Elder counties as a clearinghouse for tourist information for residents and visitors alike. It was set up ten years ago during the centennial of the Golden Spike railroad tie laying at Promontory Summit, Box Elder County. The primary object is to give information through brochures and also advertising but in I Davis County Fire Chief Brent Argyle isnt yelling wolf. IF SOMETHING isnt done, and done soon, south Davis County residents of West Bountiful, Woods Cross, Centerville and the unincorporated area may find themselves without adequate fire protecor no protection at all! tion Chief Argyle laid it on the line to me last weekend, and the picture isnt a pretty one. THE FACT is that percent of the fire was expended durbudget departments and the ing the first four months of 1979 hot fire season is just beginning. Now before you lay the blame on Chief Argyle for bad management, or whatever, lets take a look at what goes on within the 51 department. FIRST, LET it be explained that the fire ll tax department is operating on a levy, for whatever revenue that happens to bring. This year, the amount earmarked for the department through the mill levy is $138,000. But it should be pointed out that this ll same levy has been in existence for several years, since 1975s county 2'4-mi- 2'4-mi- despite inflation costs, etc. Before 1975, the department operated on 1 mills. n old years old and a pumper. The department also owns two 1977 which are used for on small fires. One is housed in the Centerville substation and the other at the main station at 400 North and U.S. (500 West in Bountiful). Highway ar 1,000-gallo- mini-pumpe- four alternatives, as he sees them: quick-respon- 89-9- 1 THE ONLY other fire fighting piece is a n U.S. Government surplus 1,000-gallo- tanker. We need at least one large pumper to of our older pumpers, but we could very well use two pumpers to bring us up to standard, the chief said. replace one HE SAID bringing up to standard is not a trite phrase. The department was rated in 1969 and had a pumping capacity of 3,500 gallons per minute. WE HAVE approximately the same pumping capacity today, said Chief Ar- gyle. That means we are ten years behind the times as far as pumping capacity is concerned. He also made a plea for a platform, or ladder truck, that could be used on strucrefinery fires as well as high-ris- e tures. cut back the number of d part-tim- e firemen by and eliminate operation of the Centerville substation. 2. 1 could cut back the standby crews at the main station and revert to the on call basis that was formerly used. 1. I COULD one-thir- ALSO, THE district would be eligible for federal revenue sharing whereby the district would pay half, or matching funds, for equipment. The federal government would pay the other half. County Clerk Rodney Walker indicated that a similar proposal was instigated by the county commission several years ago but after it was learned, through legal process, what had to be done to establish such a district, the idea was abandoned. 3. THE COMMISSION could release me e fire chief and Captain Brad e Orgill as the other person in the as a full-tim- full-tim- station. 4. When the money runs out, we could close up the doors and go home. AMONG THE alternatives, nothing is mentioned about increasing the mill levy or forming a Special Fire District to govern the fire departments operation. Chief Argyles options dealt merely with what could be done with the funds that presently exist. I THINK the commission and county attorney should take another hard look at this proposal. Maybe it will work, maybe it wont. But its worth the try. Id hate to see the department in such a position that it would have to resort to charging property owners for payment of fighting their fires or to engage in a signup policy similar to that of Poca- BUT NOW lets look to the future. Lets find a workable solution to this complex and very serious problem. I like the idea of establishing a Special Fire District to govern or control, if you will the fire departments operation. CHIEF ARGYLE says that the department is operating in the 1960s era, at least ten years behind times. The last large piece of equipment was purchased in 1974, a new Mack 1,500 gallon pumper. WE JEOPARDIZE our mens lives every time we fight a refinery fire because we have to do it from ground level. We really need a ladder truck to gain elevation for better fire fighting as well as more protection for the men," he said. One truck would cost an estimated $120,000, fully equipped. The fire department's annual budget is only $138,000. same geographical boundaries that exist with the fire department today. The same cities, West Bountiful, Woods Cross, Cen- terville and the unincorporated area of south Davis County would be the only area BUT ASIDE from this, the next pumper truck that is ten in line is a SOMETHING HAS got to be done,, and done soon. THE DISTRICT could be represented by 1,250-gallo- n persons, probably city officials from each community, and a member of the county commission. The special district would then have the power to bond and the revenue bonds could be used to purchase needed equip-men- t. Bonds then could be paid over a period of years, much like revenue bonding by cities. Chief Argyle gave the county commission and city councils within the district OF COURSE, this will take some reor- ganization, but maybe thats what is needed. The district could be comprised of the involved. tello, Ida. CHARGE per call basis would be disaster. Residents would try to fight their own fires to keep from paying the fee. In Pocatello, residents signup and for fire protection. If pay in advance you have a fire and your name is not on the list and your dues paid in full, firemen will just let the fire bum. THE . THE FOUR-PRONGE- goal for the agency includes advertising activities in the region along with making residents aware of their own backyard. In addition, promotional activities are carryed on to develop certain events. The fourth goal is but a e goal, right now, as officials work to implement four-count- y long-rang- an information program telling residents what they can do to help tourists visit and stay in the area. The best salesmen are those who live in the region, Miss Ferguson says. If people understand how valuable the tourist g BARBARIC? MAYBE so, but if we want something better then, lets pay for it just like we pay for everything else in life. i ! !, : including 1,500 press covers distributed recently to delegates at the International ; : -- : : Womens Year Conference in D Salt Lake City. AIDING IN coordinating the Golden Spike are elected officials including County In- dustrial Promotion Director .r; Earl King and County Com- - " missioner Morris Swapp. Earl King is one of the" original members and is one of my favorite. Hes active, .... does his homework and pays .! attention, Miss Ferguson ..A says. ; Commissioner Swapp was one of the original political leaders behind organization aa of Goldgen Spike while he'-served as Bountiful city . .I mayor, she adds. ' is, the tourist dollar turns over 27 times and the important thing is that he (tourist) goes away with a good . IN'" feeling." v,r-'- ' HEADQUARTERED Ogdens Union Station on 25th .. and Wall, the Empire serves ' Davis, Weber, Morgan and Box Director Sandra Ferguson. serving Adequate Protection Or No Protection At Al- l- M Whats It Going To Be? By GARY R. BLODGETT formation is our primary function, says Executive By TOM BUSSELBERG The Layton Hills Mall is up and coming, with plans set for grand of 1980. opening in UP SHE GOES Wf 4 MOST FUNDING for the i agency comes from transient ' l room tax. 1 I It is paid by -- tui people who stay in motels and GOLDEN SPIKE has published several brochures, including one hot off the press outlining attractions in the area. While that only gives a thumbnail sketch of each area, more detailed information can be obtained for short tours of the region. Visitors are hearing about the region more and more through advertisements appearing in nationally circulated magazines and convention-oriented promotion is one of few taxes that directly affects those who pay. The dollars go back to inform and aid tourists, .v: Miss Ferguson says. T In the coming weeks, the Clipper-News-Journ- and .0 al Reflex will provide travel for areas from .: within the Golden Spike Em- - Further information is available by visiting the agencys Ogden office week- - A.' days from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. or by calling collect, 399-828- PITOOM TO ma eodotoh Residents Are Upset With Court Decision We are writing in regards to the article in which a Davis County woman, Mrs. Norma Enquist was given a minimal fine and slap on the hand sentence for assaulting a infant to the point the child is blind, paralyzed and mentally impaired. ld HER LAWYER, George Diumenti, described her as Mrs. Average Davis County. That remark is the height of insult to all mothers in Davis County and the world. We dont assault our children, grandchildren or our neighbors children, those that do are not average. They are way, way below average and very mentally ill. We suggest Mr. Diumenti retract his remark and face the fact that Mrs. Enquist is Mrs. Enquist with her own mental problems, because Mrs. Average Davis County loves and respects her children, family and neighbors. AS FOR Judge J. Duffy Palmer, we hold no respect for his decisions in this case and wopder what the sentence would have been if the child had been one of his many grandchildren? P.S. Accompanying this let- ter are 104 signatures. Hundreds more signatures could have been obtained, but we think you get the significant viewpoint and concern of this outcry of the Davis County citizens and surrounding cities against such horrible brutality and miscarriage of sentencing justice in the legal process. JUDGE PALMER has ac- - complished nothing more than legalizing child abuse in the State of Utah. We, as con-- ! cerned citizens resent this type of judiciary violation of the rights of innocent victims. In this case, a baby, a tiny beautiful baby girl, who is now a living dead person. ... ' . ,'7 ,:f V; j - , Who is paying the . equivalent penalty? Not Mrs. 1.:. Norma Enquist!! , n Laurie DeSanti, Geraldine Mickelson, : and 104 names School 1 Board I To Meet 2 Tuesday FARMINGTON A review of the potentially school lunch program will be among items to be discussed '. : - '. -- at the next Davis School Board meeting Tuesday at 7 p.m. in the District Adminis-tratio- n Building in Farming-ton- . n::,. THAT PROGRAM could :L face a cut in federal support. .. " Other items will include bid openings for high school yearbook pictures, a review of school bus needs and archi- tectural needs. Bids will also be considered for liability and fire insurance. The public is invited, tb ; ':.r, |