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Show UTAH 467 E. PnnS ASSC. SALT LAKE, County Study Supports of service, it would cost the proposed city $6.3 million for this next fiscal year, he said. Besides the revenue generated by businesses, Ellingwood said the city could count on $350,000 from sales tax and funds from a franchise tax. Ellingwood said incorporation of could have a Taylorsville-Bennio- n small financial effect on the residents. At present the citizens pay an average of $205 property tax per household for county services. To maintain the current level of services if incorporated, property tax could range from $204 to $321, he said. That reduction of $1 or increase of $116 for taxes depending on the degree of contracted services and the citys taxing policy, Ellingwood same level by Paula Huff Green Sheet Staff Writer SALT Taylorsville-Bennio- LAKE. Financially, is in an n ex- cellent position for incorporation, if the city fathers will contract for most services, Dwight Ellingwood told the Salt Lake County Commissioners Monday. A planning consultant, Ellingwood was retained by the county in July to update the John Short study done on incorporation of Taylorsville-Bennioin 1982. That updated study was unveiled Monday. In 1986-8the county received about $5.7 million in revenue from the Taylorsville-Bennioarea, Ellingwood said. And to furnish that n n said. Taylorville-Bennio- n One-thir- v -J- tial 33 percent agricultural land and 17 percent transportation acreage, Ellingwood reported. Population growth in Taylorville-Bennio- n has been above that of the unincorporated county, said Ellingwood. And growth is projected to continue at more than two percent annually. A Taylorsville-Bennio- n States cial shape than was projected, said. community council president Bob Taylor. The citizens report is not finished yet, but I know it draws different conclusions than the county study, Taylor said. But they are minor and they won't make much difference The differences have to do mostly with house structure." Taylor said he is pleased with the countys report, but doesnt think it accurately represents the city in terms of commercial growth I think there is more (commercial) growth occunng than was projected, he said. Taylor said a new Shopco and the possibility of Estes locating in will have a Taylorsville-Benniolarge impact on the economy there. I know we will be in better finan y development, Pttfmrt No lOJO LD d multi-famil- n Vr 1 J S nrxtftye PAID Sa Lt Or UT 841U boundaries, which is miles, there would be 48,000 people, he said. of those people live in the 1,600 dwellings within the boundaries. The miles of city is broken down into 32 percent residen- does incorporate, it could raise other county residents property taxes by $65 on a $75,000 home, he added. But if the city would contract with the county for services, it would have less of an impact, he stated. In 1986-8it cost the county $5 million for services in Taylorsville-BennioEllingwood noted. And nearly 75 percent of those funds went towards providing sheriff, fire and street service. If incorporated, Taylorsville-Bennio- n would be an outstanding Salt Lake County city in many ways. With 3,372 persons per square would be mile, Taylorsville-Benniothe most densely populated city in the county. Within the proposed city If UT incorpora- he Taylor said he was suprised to find of the population in that lived in multiTaylorsville-Bennio- n family dwellings. He thinks apartments would contribute to if the city is incorporated one-thir- d Apartments have many centrally located services, like garbage collection, he said. By having so many apartments, we can provide the same level of services and keep the costs down. Since the feasibility report is finished, the county's next step is a public hearing on the study. That hearing is scheduled Oct 22 at 7 pm. in Eisenhower junior high n tion study done by a citizen committee is yet to be unveiled, according to Af BVL SO. t Single Copy 25c Volume 33, Number Thursday, Oct. 37 A 1, 1987 Newman Says Of Hercules Plan Green Sheet Publication - City Won't Be Pawn In Power Play by Ray Friess Green Sheet Staff Writer CYRPUS QUEEN . . . Kristyn Osborn wos named Cyrpus highs homecoming queen lost week. Kristyn Osborn Is Cyprus High Queen MAGNA. Kristyn Osborn was the University of Utah; Theron chosen queen for Homecoming ac- Reed, comedy actor at Cartoons in Salt Lake; Mark Applegate, and tivities last week at Cyprus high. Chosen as first and second atten- head football coach Jerry Simonson. An alumni rock group also perdants were Jeanie Lyle and Bonnie formed. Henefer. Members of the Utah National Corey Catten reigned as king, with Darren Harding and Justin Guard fired a cannon salute prior to the game, at half-tim- e and again at Bateman, attendants. the end of play. A hot-ai- r The alumni assembly was conballoon also was featured enterducted by former student body before the game. Half-tim- e president John Huber and included tainment included fireworks and remarks by alums Wayne performances by the Spinnakers and now an assistant coach at dance club. WEST VALLEY. City Officials here say they will be happy to consider any annexation petition from Hercules, but have added a stern bit of advice to the company officials. If a petition is submitted, Hercules had better be prepared to go all the way and not try to use such a petition as a weapon to get concessions from the county. City Manager John Newman says Hercules officials have been asking numerous questions about annexation procedures, but no formal petition has been submitted yet. Hercules says such a petition may be submitted to West Valley soon because the company is tired of waiting for the county to come up with a plan to resolve Hercules concerns about development in the overpressure zone, an area surrounding the Hercules plant . where damage to homes could occur in the event of an explosion at Hercules. The company has been asking the county to down zone and or purchase property in the overpressure zone to halt future development. The county has been studying the problem for some time and a report is due in November. Newman said that West Valley has made it every clear to Hercules that the city will not be used in a play against the county and that the company should not submit any petition with the intent in mind of using it as a threat against the county that could be withdrawn if the county gives in to Hercules demands. Planning officials, polled informally, say they are ready to take 'Stop Presses Says Council Of Brochure WEST VALLEY. At Tuesdays evenings study session, city administrators informed the West Valley City Council that the printer is ready to roll on the citys information brochure concerning the West Valley highway bond issue. The councils response? Stop the presses. TAYLORSVILLE HIGH . . . Christy Evensen was names Taylorsville highs homecoming queen. Evensen Named Royalty At Taylorsville High TAYLORSVILLE. Christy and Marci Evensen, sophomore was chosen to reign as last weeks Homecoming over queen activities at Taylorsville high. Dana Lauritzen was chosen first attendant, Kristy Naylor, second; with Heidi Tuttle, junior attendant, tendant. The sophomore attendant is a sister to the Homecoming queen, The royalty were introduced following the Queens Pageant and also appeared at the Homecoming game. Council members were clearly unhappy with language in the brochure explaining implications of yes and no votes. A yes vote, according to the draft, "will mean that property acquisition and highway construction can begin as soon as the bonds are sold. Mayor Brent Anderson said this makes it appear that the city will immediately issue bonds. That will not be done, he said, because the council still needs more data on alternative funding sources. Anderson also objected to the inflexibility of language stating that a no vote will likely mean that the highway simply will not be built. Tonight (Thursday) City Manager John Newman is expected to present new wording to the council. In other business on this evenings agenda, the council will decide whether to lift a moratorium on Class C beer licenses. Since incorporation, West Valley population has grown by about 20,000, but there now are four fewer bars in operation. Possible results of this trend are that drinkers now either are forced to drive farther to find a bar or that, if they choose to stay in the city to drink, they find the bars more crowded. Newman noted, however, that citations for drunk driving in the city have declined and that law enforcement costs associated with bars have also declined. I favor doing away with them altogether," he observed. Tonights city council meeting is at 2470 So. Redwood Road and begins at 6 p.m. on such a petition, if submitted, and while officially unable to say so, many asked about their feelings say they would be inclinded at this time to vote in favor or recommend a favorable vote on such a request from Hercules. An annexation is a very tempting prospect for West Valley because of the large amount of property and other taxes the company pays to the county each year. An annexation would put that money in West Valley pockets. The city has already made a small move to satisfy Hercules concerns about development in the overpressure zone. Last week the Planning Commission, in accepting proposed changes in the master plan, ENCROACHMENT . . . Concerns about encroachment into a buffer zone have prompted Hercules voted to change the zoning of property in the city limits that is in or near the Hercules overpressure zone. If the city council accepts the commisthe area sion recommendations, south of the Denver, Rio Grande and Western railroad will be rezoned from very low density housing to Continued on page officials to consider annexation 3 into West Valley City. Three Races Call Voters To Polls Tuesday WEST VALLEY. On Tuesday, West Valley voters will head to the polls to select finalists in races for mayor and city council. In each contest the field will be narrowed to two candidates except in District 1 where Councilman Leland DeLange is running unopposed. In the mayor's race, Mayor Brent Anderson is being pro-techallenged by Gearld Wright and Dan Tuttle to see who will fill the remaining two years from the term of former Mayor Michael Embley, who resigned earlier this year. Incumbents Winners In Kearns Vote terms. As one candidate noted recently, the current elections are crucial to WEST VALLEY. Did you feel Thursdays earthquakes or notice have enjoyed my entire tenure on the Kearns Town Council and look forward to three additional good years of serving the community, said James. Howick commented he appreciates the opportunity to serve. I feel we have a lot of critical issues coming up, that are going to affect Kearns in the very near future, and I expect they will keep things hopping. Continued on page g Feel The Quakes KEARNS. Two incumbents were to the Kearns Town Council in elections held Thursday. Arlo James and David Howick w ill retain their seats on the Council, where both have served for a number of years. I Five men are seeking the city council seat currently held by Claude Jones. In addition to Councilman Jones, the candidates are John Mitchell, John Jones, Richard Evertsen and Bob Christensen. With incumbent Pete Winder chos-into vacate his District 3 seat, the next city council is certain to have at least one new face. Those seeking the job in that race are Doug Ben-nioGordon Evans and Jeff Beck. City council races are for four-yea- r 3 any effects from those quakes? If so, West Valleys Community Development Department at would like to hear from you. The city has a second-yea- r grant to do a seismic study which will allow the city to learn more about quake patterns in the area, said advanced planner John Janson Janson believes that information provided by city residents about the Sept. 24 1 the future of West Valley City because "were setting the city up for the next 50 years. Some of the issues facing the new city council include improving transportation routes, the West Valley highway, expanding the city tax base, building a new city hall at Market Street, sidewalks, possible changes in the landscape and sign ordinances, and development in the Hercules overpressure zone. Comments by the candidates on these and other issues have been reported in detail m the Green Sheet during the past three weeks -- Call The City will help pinpoint areas most likely to feel future shocks. According to the University of Utah Seismograph Station, the epicenter of last week's tremors was about 80 miles northwest of Salt Lake The first quake occurred at 10:09 p m and registered 4 1 on the Richter scale The largest quake registered 4 8. It hit at 10:27. The third quake registered 4 3 at 11 17 earthquakes p m Magna Community Council To Meet MAGNA Members of the Magna Community Council will meet p m. in the tonight (Thursday) at 7 Magna Senior Citizen Center, 8952 W. 2700 South, according to Laura Jo McDermaid. piesident. Mrs McDermaid noted that a variety of subjects will be discussed pertaining to community improvement, and committee reports will be made on projects already under way The public is welcome. |