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Show ASSOCIApnXI Opposition Not Dwindling, Citizens Contend - UT Pljlll Media Blits Is Aimed At Corrections Facilities WEST VALLEY. The first round of a media blitz designed to arouse public opposition to two corrections facilities projected for this city is scheduled to take place in the City Council chambers tonight ficials have turned a deaf ear to their protests. A second group made up primarily of businessman in the vicinity of the halfway house (2560 W. 2365 South) has been coordinating its work with that of the residents group, city officials noted, and also has hired legal counsel to investigate the possibility of fighting the state in court. Opposition forces and city officials view the media blitz and, to a lesser extent, the possibility of legal action, as the best means of convincing state corrections officials to compromise, something which they refused to do at a meeting Tuesday in the offices of local representative and House Speaker Norman Bangerter, Ron 30, City Attorney Greenhalgh said. Bangerter, fellow lawmakers Reed Palmer, Bill Barton and Duayne Johnson, the three County state-approve- (Thursday). Citizen groups opposing state plans to build a maximum security youth corrections facility at Decker Lake and a halfway house less than two miles to the northwest are organizing a mass demonstration for the 6 p.m. council meeting tonight. At the session, area legislators who have tried to mediate a compromise between the residents and corrections officials are expected to call on the State Department of Social Services, which oversees the correctidns programs, to back off on plans to locate both facilities in the city. Moreover, the West Valley City Council has authorized the City Attorneys office to draft a strongly-worderesolution expressing their opposition to current plans. The resolution will commit the citys full support - but not financial resources - to the fight until the council is satisfied that its position and the feelings of area residents are addressed by the state, council members said at a Tuesday study session. The entire scenario is designed to take place in front of television cameras. Television coverage of a roomful of area residents fighting the facilities, citizen organizers believe, will show state officials that opposition is not dwindling and will encourage more city residents to take up the fight. d Commissioners, d Greenhalgh, citizen group members and Social Services officials Andy Gallegos - and Bill Milliken discussed possible compromises without agreement during a meeting that afternoon, Greenhalgh said. Greenhalgh was representing the city on behalf of Mayor Jerry Maloney, who informed Gallegos earlier in the day that he had reversed his support for placement of the youth facility at Decker Lake. Maloney said the states reluctance to work with city officials and area residents on removing one of the facilities made it impossible for him to support efforts to put either structure in the city. Maloneys change of position made council opposition to the corrections plans unanimous. While council members agreed the state was hurting its public position by refusing to yield, several also felt that unless the citizen groups compromise as well, focusing opposition on just one project rather than both, the city will end up with both. Mrs. Roberts acknowledged yesterday that her group was two-ho- ur county social service projects. But, he noted that strong public opposition to the halfway house may prompt state officials to divided over whether to continue the fight against both or shift most of the attention against the halfway house. I know were going We should face that others think we should she said, contending revise their plans. Public demonstrations also are designed to influence Gov. Scott to get one. fact. But stop both, opposition to intervene. Previously, however, an aide to the governor said Matheson will not get involved in the dispute. Matheson also noted that Greenhalgh Matheson has been consistent in sticking by that policy. was stronger against the halfway house. City Council members also indicated they would be inclined to focus their attack on the halfway house. County officials, thrust into the midst of the controversy by approving the sale of the Decker Lake property to the state last week, are waiting to see what takes place in the next few days before reconsidering the property sale, Commissioner Bart Barker said yesterday. Barker said the agreement to sell the property appears binding and added that the county does not want to jeopardize its good relationship with the State Department of Social Services, which funds large portions of many d county-signe- -- Two Sections -- 2 6 Pages - We&WaPtey M Jj ft- UTAH ' GOOD JOB . . . Granger ing late going of dual meet tory, see story on page 2. Tonights anticipated USPS LAKE. A i Green iSieef Newspaper By WV Published weekly at 155 6 4905 South, Salt Lake City, UT 84107. Second class postage paid at Salt Lake City, UT 84119. Subscription rate $10 00 per year. POSTMASTER : Send address changes to West Valley View, Box 7187, Sait Lake City, UT 84107. Thursday, January Volume 28, Number 28, 1982 All 3 departments compromise measure aimed at resolving a longstanding dispute over sales tax revenue distribution appears to be dead, at least until next year. On two occasions earlier this week, the State House of Representatives voted down resolutions which would have enabled a full hearing on House Bill 25, a proposal which included a provision to allow a quarter-cer.- t increase in the sales tax. The legislation would have allow TAYLORSVILLE. A state sales tax proposal before the Utah Legislature this week drew a vote favoring passage from among members attending a West Valley Area Chamber of Commerce meeting here Thursday. The issue before the Chamber members was House Bill 25, a measure which was turned down in the House of Representatives Tuesday and possibly dead until the 1983 17-- 9 ed local governments to increase their sales tax option by one while a new distribuquarter-cen- t tion formula was introduced over a r period. Under the new formula, local governments would receive half of their sales tax revenue according to population, with the other half being returned to the entity where the retail sale was made. Currently, all local option sales tax revenue is returned to the point of sale. five-yea- - While one legislative observer for Salt Lake County speculated that another attempt may be made in the current budget session to revive the bill, he believes the measure probably will be held in limbo until the general session of the State Legislature next January. Roger Livingston, chief deputy county attorney, said the absence of a number of representatives from votes Monday and Tuesday might encourage supporters of the measure to try again before the session concludes here Saturday night. But West Valley City Attorney Ron Greenhalgh, who has been watching the bills progress for his city, Tuesday night quoted a House leader as saying the measures potential of passing this session was nil. As a item, the sales tax redistribution bill required a vote of support (50 votes) to be considered by the two-thir- House. On Monday, proposal the compromise hammered out by members of the League of Cities and Towns received only 37 votes for consideration. The measure was revived on Tuesday and mustered 10 more votes, but not enough to merit further floor debate. The final floor vote was 47 in favor, 28 opposed or absent. Green Sheet area representatives were evenly divided in the Monday vote. Five voted in favor of considering the measure, five were against and two were absent. Representatives voting for the bill were: 20; Ray Free, - Sherman Harmer, 21 ; - Floyd Lerdahl, 27; - Kirk Rector, 19; -- -- --- Senators Bill Barton (left) and Verl Asay listen to comments of fellow legislator dealing with appropriations for public education during committee hearing Friday. DOLLAR TALK . . . Some say the aging process carries with it a benefit, which the accumulation of wisdom resulting from experience. is Advancing years havent given us a feeling of greater know ledge - and even if they gladly any real or imagined brainpower for the more desirable benefits of youth. Which is in keeping with the philosophy that its a shame youth is wasted on the young. If we could Just combine the good sense we learn in the school of hard knocks with all the fun that goes with being young, itd be Utopia. However, weve learned In the - -- were: 14 ; Merrill, 18; Pace, 29. Palmer, from the Monday vote - session. Norman House Speaker 30; Bangerter, (SeePage 7, Col. 7) Provisions of HB 25 would allow local governments to increase by cent their share of the one-quart- state sales tax revenue. It would also change the distribution forr mula over a period, placing greater weight on population. In the Chamber vote, 17 favored passage and nine opposed, while six others indicated a preference for the Chamber not taking a stand. The latter alternative of the three on the ballot specified that the Chamber should not promote additional tax on consumers at local retail stores, even though both West Valley City and Salt Lake County would stand to benefit from the additional revenue. five-yea- - D. Leon Reese, 32. Against the measure were: -- - Donna Dahl, - John Hollingshaus, On 4100 South Council Denies Bid For store was compatible with plans to develop his property. Councilman Bunkall said he felt officials of Southland Corporation, ls parent company, has resolved the major concerns listed by the Planning Commission and that the convenience store was as desirable for that site as a medical or dental complex favored by planning staffers. Staffer Jared Campbell conceded that site plan modifications had reduced the number of problem areas, but said he believed the changes had not altered staffers opposition to commercial development on that corner. He noted that any of a number of commercial uses could be sought on the corner if the l zone was approved. Speaking against the appeal, Councilman Mike Embley, a former city manager, said he seldom had seen a planning commission enumerate so many reasons against a zoning change. Embley said he opposed overturning the work of a commission and st&ff which was more knowledgeable about the subject than the council. Councilman Claude Jones added that he did not feel a convenience store was the best use of the property. In other matters, the council approved a resolution praising slain WEST VALLEY. The City Council Thursday upheld a Planning Commission decision to deny a rezoning request that would permit construction of a 1 convenience store at 4100 So. 2200 West. The council voted 1 to deny Rosella Peppers appeal of a Planning Commission decision rejec- 7-- 1 6-- ting the request for commercial acre on ) zoning on the northwest corner of the intersection. Councilman Larry Bunkall cast the lone vote in favor of overturning the planning boards decision. Robert Morgan, a real estate agent representing Mrs. Pepper, argued that a new site plan submitofficials addressed most ted by of the concerns cited earlier by the Planning Commission. The amount of landscaping was increased in the new plan, which also had improved access to gas pumps on the site, Morgan said. He added that a study undertaken by an engineer for Salt Lake City showed that convenience stores do not increase traffic, a concern cited by planners. The rezoning request also received support from Eugene Smith, who owns property intended for commercial development on the northwest corner of the intersec(C-l- one-thir- d 1 C-- tion. 22; 13; Smith said the proposal for a 1 7-- 1 1 Salt Lake City Police Sgt. Ronald Heaps, a Hunter resident. In addition to honoring the deceased officer, the resolution noted that city employes were contributing more than $300 and the West Valley City Police Aid Assn, was donating $750 to a trust fund for the Heaps children. Heaps was killed two weeks ago in a shootout with a fugitive wanted in connection with the murder of a California highway patrolman and a Colorado bank robbery. Cat Problem Solved ! Mrs. Jenny Badovinatz, 3754 So. had a problem. She had several kittens that needed homes. So she ran a classified ad in the Green Sheet. 6400 West, FREE kittens. Litter box trained. I couldve given 20 more away, shell tell you. T was very pleased with the response to the ad! The West Valley ladys experience isnt unusual. The Green Sheets circulation delivers results to most users of the classified section. Dial to place your ad. near-55,00- 0 262-668- 2 by Jim Cornwell hard-knock- s institution that the dont believe weve become wise just because weve young gotten older. We envision our own listening to one of our profound pronouncements, then describing square shapes in the air with their fingers. -- had, wed trade Alvin Lorin - Reed Absent -- Liked Bill v non-budg- here's a point Chamber Sales Tax 262 6682 On State Sales Tax Appears Dead A fans display a variety of expressions duragainst Granite. For details of Lancer vic- 656-38- Area Legislators Split On Issue SALT - Fans Aid Grapplers THE VOICE OF WEST VALLEY CITY demonstration is being organized largely by one of two citizen groups fighting the corrections plans. Members of this group, led most ostensibly by Dolores Roberts and C. J. Iacona, have expressed opposition to both facilities and charge that state corrections of Bill . had given us the ability to decipher their sign language and understand they were inferring wed been living in a vacuum and didnt understand life's foibles. Wisdom Nevertheless, as you watch the passing parade you find things happening that have happened before. And you find yourself wondering why people dont profit from their experiences - particularly the ones that resulted from serious errors in judgement. Example: The language of Mayor Ted Wilsons announcement that he was going to oppose -- Sen. Orrin Hatch for one of Utahs seats in the Senate. Now Teds a nice enough young man. From our rather distant vantage point, hes been a good mayor. He may, in fact, become a hulluva senator. If he does, though, hell be replacing a man whos also been a helluva senator, his critics notwithstanding. The part that bothered us is Teds statement, My candidacy gives Utahns an opportunity to select a style of representation which will lead to real solutions, not just spectacular headlines. Now whos kidding who? Every senator or representative weve sent to Washington in the last century has gone forth with a vow to straighten out that mess along the Potomac. Some, we presume, actually believed they would. But they all find out in short order that theyre about as instrumental an an individual in rearranging Washington as our argu ments are in altering the United Nations. In truth, the ones that get headlines usually accomplish more than those who silently duel with windmills, pausing periodically to get their coat of armor whitewashed. In other words, weve reached an age when empty campaign rhetoric leaves us cold. district is unfair. If theyd only joined in our anguished to the vote, it arguments prior never wouldve passed. We felt like a voice in the wilderness, trying to convince citizens this was an outlandish answer to the problem. Singing End of that subject. And on to another that was really a pet peeve a few months ago before a disappointingly few voters balloted on support of Hogle Zoo. Youve undoubtedly noticed County Commissioner Mike Stewart has come to grips with this thing and tried to change the idiotic taxing district that was foisted upon us by a few zealous, but thoughtless, voters. Its grating to have the daily press now acknowledge that the 4 i it .h ft ft. - J - J k Save Our Zoo, proponents marched heedlessly off to the polls and voted in favor -never even conceding that thousands of county residents werent going to pay one iota to support the zoo because the district was set up in such a hodgepodge manner. We laud Commissioner Stewart and were glad hes been able to awaken some people to the absurdity of the tax theyve created. It restores your faith to find an elected official who really cares about the needs of the people being fairly served. could launch one more tirade and really be ticketed as We - . ft 4 fcAA AAAAA 4A an old codger whose peptic ulcer and heartburn are distorting his viewpoint. Instead, well turn to this story: man hops on a city bus and sits down next to a priest. His breath smells like a distillery. In his bottle. His pocket is a tie is stained and hL ohirt is torn and He opens a newspaper and thumbs through it. After a moment, he nudges the priest and asks, What causes arthritis? The priest disgustedly looks at him and says, Drinking, carousing, chasing women and committing immoral acts - in general, just unclean living. After he thinks about it for a minute, the priest realizes hes been awfully harsh on the man, so he asks, How long have you had A half-empt- lipstick-smeare- y d. -- it? I dont have it, the man replies. I was just reading that the Pope does. .1 |