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Show r ti A Single Copy 25c Volume 32, Number Thursday, May 17 A 15, 1986 Green Sheet Publication PoliceFire Issue Merger Primary Question City Hall Hearing Tonight - Deals With 'Need' WEST VALLEY. The question is whether we need a city hall or not, City Manager John Newman told members of the City Council during Tuesdays study session. Thats the issue people are most concerned with, he added. A special public hearing is scheduled for 6 oclock tonight (Thursday) in which the council is expected to decide the fate of a proposal to build a new city hall in Granger park. Technically, an appeal of the April 10 denial of a conditional use permit by the City Planning Commission, the hearing tonight is expected to bring the issue to a head. Taking the Planning sions objections one Commisby one during Tuesday's study session, Newman attempted to refute or answer each point. He reviewed the three-yea- r history of the City Hall project for council members, pointing out that even the Planning Commission had To Your Health! endorsed Granger park as the site for city hall when that body recommended adoption of the masterplan. This decision (to build a new city hall) has not been made in a closet, he told council members. More information has been generated on this issue than on any other issue since West Valley became a city. Newman said the proposed building would adequately serve the citys needs through at least the year 2012, and even if future expansion became necessary, the Granger park site would have plenty of room for expansion. We cant create parks fast enough, yet were taking one away which wont be replaced for five years, Councilman Leland DeLange contended. There is no way City Hall can be a civic center without buying more land if we locate it on that corner, he added. Well all have a chance to vote on it Thursday, Councilman Pete Winder told him. Pet Status Proposed Heats Up, Hearing Nears by Ralph H. Goff Green Sheet Staff Writer WEST VALLEY. Opposition was voiced this week to a proposed merger of fire and police services here by both the firefighters union and the West Valley lodge of the Fraternal Order of Police. We, as professionals, feel that with the proposed consolidation of police and fire the fire protection and emergency medical services will suffer greatly, West Valley Firefighters president James Hill stated. The proposed public safety department would cost the citizens of West Vally hundreds of thousands of dollars and would dimmish the level of proficiency in both departF.O P. president Jim ments, Crowley added. The proposed merger of the two departments, based on the findings of a blue ribbon committee ap- - -- to the Gramm-Rudman- n by Ralph H. Goff Green Sheet Staff Writer to the elue Oquirrh V Council To Meet SALT LAKE. Possibly attempting duck the issue, the County Planning Commission here Tuesday refused to consider a petition by Kearns resident Sheree Burke to change current zoning regulations concerning household pets. Burke asked the county to amend zoning ordinances to allow ducks to be considered on a par with cats and dogs in residential zones. They make excellent pets, she told commission members. Mine is gentle enough to walk up to and pet without biting, she added. vote, however, the comBy a mission refused to consider her peti3-- 1 tion Where do we draw the line? commission member Chandler St. John asked Arguments could be made in favor of chickens, rabbits, racoons, goats and other animals as well, opening the door to a flood of similar requests, he pointed out. KEARNS. Development of parks is among matters to be discussed here next week during a meeting of the Oquirrh Community Council. The 7 pm. session session on Wednesday will be held in room 10 at Kearns high, 5500 So. 4800 West, according to Jeff Parker, acting chairman. Also planned, Parker said, is a presentation of proposed passage of which is anticipated within the next month. St. John moved the commission deny the petition, allowing the curk rent ordinances to stand Commission member Geraldine Huber, apparently feeling the matter deserved more study, cast the lone vote. Mrs. Burke received some measure of support for her position Thursday night from the United Assn of Community Councils Continued on page 9 anti-duc- s, Kearns resident Sheree Burke presents UACC members Thursday a list of reasons for changing zoning ordinances to allow ducks as household pets. In spite of UACCs request for time to allow councils to consider the matter, county planners denied Burke's proposal Tuesday. The Oquirrh Council, which is working toward county recognition, intends to cover an area between 4800 and 5600 West, extending from 6200 to 6800 South. JUST DUCKY With the loss of funds and the demands of a growing population, the city is compelled to find alternative measures of allocating funds or raising taxes, Newman indicated. To oppose creation of a public safety department is tantamount to e supporting a tax increase, City Director Russ Sanderson stated. Since the proposal was first discussed last month, arguments against the merger plan have ofcentered around ficers from both fire and police services to fill positions traditionally separated Petitions are being circulated throughout the city by a citizen group opposing the measure, with g cited as the groups primary objection to the proposal. Police Chief David Campbell, who Newman named as his choice to lead the proposed public safety depart- Fin-canc- cross-trainin- . . . cross-tramin- pro-duc- k by Ralph H. Goff Green Sheet Staff Writer Brown to operate an ammunition business in his remanufacturing home at 3511 W. Danube Dr. (5515 South). The body felt such an operation would not fit in with the residential character of the area. Decisions were handed down on a number of zone change hearings C. held during the commissions previous meeting. They included: -- Approval for Dixie Six Corporation which is building subdivisions at 5055 W. 6440 South and 5540 W. 6350 South. Commissioners approved designations for both properties currently zoned R--- Approval for McCullough-Jone- s Properties, 4261 So. Redwood Road. it will be changCurrently zoned with County Commised to sion approval. -- Approval for S. J. Speck Condesignastruction, seeking an tion for 10 acres of 4070 W. 6515 South. It is currently zoned All decisions on zone changes are passed on to the County Commission for final approval or denial. Hearings were held on requests for zone changes from : -- Holmes and Perry, seeking an on page 9 GRANGER Several proposals are being considered as potential projects for community improvement here by the Granger Lions club During a meeting of the organizations planning committee last week, projects were identified by the Lions club members who said they want to hear if other members of the community wish to help pursue them The proposals and Lions comments Beautifcation of and 3500 South interchange. Being on the main arterial route into the area, the interchange should be more attractive and landscaped, if possible - - Decker Lake improvement Many people use this area even though there are few improvements There is a great potential for a well-use- d recreational facility at this location if some effort were put into it. - Safety survey There are several unsafe situations in our community that should be brought to the attention of the city. A survey, done by Lions and other citizens, could identify these and lead to work to correct them. - - Youth A few employment years go the Lions conducted this project with moderate success. Peo TAYLORSVILLE. It will be at least five years before we have any significant changes in county Norm Sims told government, members of the United Assn, of Community Councils (UACC) Thursday. Sims, making public a letter from the County Commission to DeeDee Corradini, chairman of the Salt Lake County BusinessGovernment Alliance, revealed what Sims termed the countys position concerning a proposal to change the form of county government A committee of the alliance has been studying the issue since last summer. Sims explained that the letter spelled out a timetable which was acceptable to county officials for any reorganization of county government The commission, the letter said, will appoint a citizens study committee by the end of this month to review the BusinessGovernment Alliance proposals which have been made thus far, hold public meetings, review any new proposals which may be submitted and study what other counties both in Utah and throughout the nation have done. Following another year of study, that committee will then report to the commission by May, 1987. The County Commission will then will study the report and - if ap- propriate -- - appoint another citizens panel by Dec. 31, 1987 to prepare a new county charter. Once the charter is completed, public hearings will be held, with November, 1988 targeted as the earliest possible date for countywide elections on changing the form of government If the new charter is accepted at C-- R-l-- 5 A-- magazine. The article, the letter states, is far from objective and through ins and outright nuendo, prevarication, paints Dugway as a secret death facorty operating without restraint or restraint or half-truth- to accomplish nefarious purposes. The luncheon session will be held 4160 So. Redat the wood Road, according to Brent Goodfellow, Chamber president. a, Allegations that insurance rates substantially increase and firefighting capabilities will be hampered by cross training have also been circulated - arguments which representatives of cities which have already united the separate public safety services under one administrative head say are unfounded The City Council will addiess the issue during a public hearing scheduled for May 22 will ple in the community needing work done around their homes and businesses were matched with young people needing pait tune work Many teen agers had the op portumty to work during the sum mer - Drug awaieness The method of attacking this, a very real problem, can be one of manv Citizens can help a gieat deal if a well coor dinated effort is conducted - - West Valley park The Lions and community can help a lot in placing their efforts toward helping tax dollars that are building the new park By doing this, improvements can be enhanced to a greater degree than without citizen help centei This would be a very sizeable project, but would bring about something that has been needed for years, a facility for seniors, youth and civic gioups to conduct activities Members of the Lions club indicate they would welcome comments and suggestiosn for citizens and business people m the com mum ty on these proposals, as well as other proposals Comments may be directed to Keith Tracey, 9b8 83b4, Fred Brower, 968 2182, Bill Barton, 968-212- 1 the polls, the letter also postulated, any officials called for under the new form of government would be elected in November, 1990 and would take office in January, 1991 The BusinessGovernment Alliance proposal to change the form of county government, which commissioners have criticized publicly as having numerous loose ends and a few potentially fatal flaws, will not be on the ballot this fall in spite of protests by the businessmen studying the issue This has been studied to death. former Gov Calvin Rampton said last month Its time to get moving We arent trying to solve all the problems of the universe, just change the form of government How much does this county position control what will really happen7, Millcreek representative Jay Murray asked Thursday Its up to the County Commission Sims what goes on the ballot, pointed out The chance of getting anything on the ballot in '86 is absolute zero, he observed In other action, Jeiry Barnes of the Planning staff presented a di aft of general county-widplanning goals and polices to UACC members for their consideration The seven page document is to be used as a guide to developmment and master plan decisions by the Planning Commission and the Coun ty Commission, Barnes explained No one goal or policy is overriding, but must be weighed against other goals and the particular application or decision Besides genet al goals, residential, commercial, industrial, recieation, transportation, agriculture and public facilities are taken into consideration, he explained This is a significant step forward, Sims said following a motion to commend the County Commission and the planning staff for attempting to balance interests in the Continued on page 9 e Chemicals Talk On CofC Slate Chuck-A-Ram- ing programs. While the two departments are still technically separate entities, Campbell has been serving as both police chief and acting fire chief since the resig ation of Fire Chief Darrell Mcllrath on April 10 - R-1- responsibility cross training would be conducted only on a voluntary basis, with individual officers deciding whether or not to participate in inter disciplinary train- Government Change Fa, Off Explosive Issues TAYLORSVILLE. Chemical and biological testing at Dugway Proving Grounds is the topic of a presentation scheduled before members of the West Valley Area Chamber of Commerce here today (Thursday). Addressing Chamber members will be Col. Ray Bills, directer of materiel testing at Dugway. In a letter responding to the Chambers request for a speaker, a Dugway official made reference to a germ warfare article published in a Utah ment, explained Projects, Citizen Input Welcomed Sims Says At Least Five Years Away cZleL wilh g v - SALT LAKE. The County Planning Commission dealt with two explosive issues here Tuesday, one involving Hercules, Inc., the other with remanufacturing of ammunition. Commissioners took another look at landscaping plans for the Hercules site at 4797 So. 9170 West. The commission is continuing to keep an eye on how the planr will be screened or blended in with the surrounding area. Commissioners ordered planting of trees on a number of that are being built up hills around the site. The topic of nighttime lighting was also brought up, with some commissioners expressing concern about how bright the area is at night, asking if all that illumination is really necessary. Hercules officials stated that the bright lights, which can be seen from many areas of the valley at night, are necessary for safety reasons. Explosives would be moved through the area at night, it was noted. In the other matter, the commission denied a request from Stephen due bill. - SB-8- B by Ray Friess Green Sheet Staff Writer revenue Planners 'Down' On Ducks Good health and fitness are being pursued aggressively across America - as much by those who hope to attain as by (hose who wish to assist in achieving the goal. News articles and advertisements pertaining to personal health and fitness appear on in this issue of the pages Green Sheet. Talk Parks pointed in November to study the citys fire services, calls for placing the citys traditionally separate police and firefighting services under one administrative head. This move will be beneficial and cost saving to West Valley City taxpayers, City Manager John Newman told the council in early April. The city, like others nationwide, is faced with providing greater services with diminishing revenues, he pointed out, and the goal of the merger is efficient delivery of public safety services There are trade-off- s involved, but in the long term, its workable, he said. West Valley will lose in excess of $1 5 million in the next fiscal year alone due to the loss of federal revenue sharing funds and the whittling away of other sources of . . . UACC proildont Norm Simt (loft) and officers Davo Howick ond Kim Kruger, make public a letter from the County Commission Thursday, outlining a proposed timetable for con- - REVELATIONS "The lidoring a chongo In county government. chance of getting anything on tho ballot in 86isabobserved. solute zero," he |