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Show UTAH 467 RATE PRESS ASSOC. 300 E. SALT LAKE ti ti P,JI SO. UT ? City, Uj 1030 No ttin oo jge aid (tkQ 84111 t Single Copy 25c ' Hercules Annexation Action Is Official - And Unanimous -- OHIEIITAL by Steve Warren Green Sheet Staff Writer STYLE RUGS PARKING WEST VALLEY. Annexation of about five square miles of at Hercules was property approved unanimously' Thursday by the West Valley City Council. The council also passed a resolution allowing the city to issue $14.2 million in certificates of participation to finance land and other costs purchase associated with the annexation. City attorney Paul Morris said the execution of necessary documents financing together with the recording of the annexation in the county recorders office, likely will be completed no later than March IN REA R pn tr ?V 5 I, f, 'ij 1 30. By approving the annexation and its financing mechanism, the f Magna Library Lease Approval Is Granted Sfr Look Outf Ali Babba SALT LAKE. A lease agreement opening the way for renovation and expansion of the Magna Library was approved by the Monday County Commission during the commissions weekly FINE AND DANDY ... but where do you path your broom? Actually, this sign In front of The Carpet Bam, 3725 So. Redwood Road, is a legitimate ad for the firms fine selection of Ortentel-sty- te mgs. The allusion to Hying carpets," though, was too much for our photographer to ignore. meeting. The agreement five-ye- 2020 hearing. than individuals the presented future states transportation should hold. With the states population growing at an annual rate of 1.8 percent, the need for improved transportation becomes greater. "The children currently flooding our education system will soon be driving," Gov. Bangerter stated. Richard Johnston, deputy engineer for Salt Lake City Public noted that Utahs Works, transportation neeeds over the next five years are projected to cost $3.7 billion, while the projected state revenue for the same period is only $1.9 billion. "That clearly indicates that more highway funding is needed," he stated. While all participants at the forum agreed that more money is needed, there were no clear answers emerging as to where More 30 views that money would on what come from. Suggestions included bonding, toll roads, county option taxes, fees and other developed alternative forms of taxation. Heavy traffic in the corridor along the Wasatch Front is also a major concern for future ar calls for a at an average rate lease, of $6 per square foot, between Salt Lake County and Arbor Park Associates; and a sub lease, at the same rate, between Salt Lake County and Best Shop, Inc. The lease period will allow the County Library System time to search for acentrally located for the future construction of site "We think the key improvement. to urban congestion lies with a free standing library branch in funding and manpower,"- said the Magna area, a spokesman Duncan Silver of the Institute of said. Transportation Engineers. According to Silver, a larger of transportation percentage funds needs to be used in urban areas because percent of the driving is done there, yet only seven percent of the funds are used in urban areas. He also suggested setting aside WEST VALLEY. The annual search for contestants for the money to train transportation Miss West Valley Pageant has engineers. Another solution to traffic begun. congestion discussed in several This will mark the third year of remarks was a light rail transit the revived pageant and it will be system to be integrated with a major highlight of the annual According improvements to West Fest celebration. The new to John Pingree of the Utah queen and her attendants will Transit Authority, while this reign over festivities as well as would not replace the need for various other engagements maintaining and ugrading the throughout 1988. Miss West interstate, light rail systems Valley will also have the could move enough people to opportunity to compete in the equal three to five lanes of Miss Utah Pageant in June of highway traffic. 1989. Testimony gathered at ThursContestants must be at least 17 days hearing will be compiled years of age and not older than 26 and sent to Washington, D. C. or attending Granger, Taylorsalong with that from hearings in ville, Kearns or Cyprus high other states to help formulate schools. future transportation systems for The committee is also recruiting the nation. new hostesses. In a related matter, over half Entry forms are available at for the surveyed people any of the four high schools. The Transportation 2020 are generaldeadline for entries is April 11. ly satisfied with Utahs roads and Further information may also be highways. Of those responding to obtained by contacting Cathy 2 or Elaine Cameron at Continued on page 3 Brighton, Forum Short Of Transportation Answers SALT LAKE. Next to education, transportation is one of the most critical issues facing Utah today. That was the assessment of Gov. Norman H. Bangerter Thursday in his remarks to the Utah Dept, of Transportations city effectively ends the threat of residential encroachment in the overpressure zone around the aerospace plant. Hercules officials had warned that unless a way could be found to prevent home construction in the danger zone, company insurance rates would skyrocket. This in turn would force the company to transfer many of its Utah operations out of state. Eventually, the city plans to turn the land near the plant into an industrial park and a recreational area. The $14.2 million in certificates of participation not only will enable the city to purchase 640 acres of land for $9.1 million, but will cover debt costs, master planning expenses and potential infrastructure costs needed to attract development. Morris said the city has already five-ye- ar Search Is On For Miss West Valley 20-2- 5 5. - 571-564- 969-431- 6. at the Riverboat restaurant along with Democrat Sen. Paul fellow Fordham and Republican Sen. Bill Barton. Citing failure of the legislature to pass a fair housing Taw and inaction on both the failed Utah thrifts and on a measure to deregulate Mountain Bell as Goodfellow asserted examples, that "the things we didnt do were probably as significant as the things we did do." Goodfellow, an administrator at Salt Lake Community College, chambers , luncheon observed that legislative funding for higher education will permit growth at SLCC by only 150 students. The school has projected an enrollment growth next year of 1,000 students. be "Well away turning students," he noted. Barton said the legislatures mood was one of recognizing "the taxpayers have had enough." Although Barton regrets that nothing was done aoout high state income tax rates, he observed that overall appropriations were slightly less than last year. The liquor law amendment to be served allowing at tables could be considered "an economic development tool," said Barton, because it will improve the states image with outsiders. Sen. Fordham said hed like to see a session of the legislature called "just to do away with some of the laws that are not mini-bottl- I necessary. One bill Fordham wanted to see passed was a measure that would limit excessive punitive damage awards in court cases. He said the measure died iq the House Rules Committee because "a lot of attorneys in the legislature are opposed to it because it affects their income." Both Goodfellow and Fordham said the state should have issued bonds this year for road construction. They believe a highway bond might well have included significant funding for To West Valley Highway. Fordham the emphasize point, noted that those who use Redwood Road at 5 p.m. "find it almost impossible to get home anymore." While he agrees that bonding for highways often is necessary, Barton said he opposed increasing the states bonded indebtedness in a bad economic year. 30-ye- WEST VALLEY. The magical will open Pippin tomorrow (Friday) at Granger high, under the direction of On April 1, Salt Lake County will take System occupancy of the leased space which comprises 3500 square feet now occupied by the Magna Library plus a 6500 square foot area, directly west of the library, now occupied by the Best Shop. At present, plans are being drawn up for the resulting 10,000 square foot branch library, which will include an 80 to 100 seat Library called financial arrangements s because both from Hercules and from development of the area will amortize the bonds. Key long-terimpacts of the annexation on the city will be more jobs, more recreational facilities, and an increased tax base. Larry Catten, executive director of the city redevelopment agency, said master planning of the annexed area will take about six months. He observed that the city will consult with developers throughout the planning process. Several companies, Catten said, are already "very interested" in the ana. reve-nue- Pippin Opens Friday On Granger High Stage musical Brenda Park. The story of the life and times of Pippin, the son of Charlemagne and his search for fulfillment includes songs "Corner Of The Sky," "Morning Glow" and "Magic To Do." Leading cast members include LaShaunda Lewis, Darren Cox, Rick Wilson, Mike Shewmake, Jennifer Finlayson, Mindy Larsen and Christine Torgerson. Choreography is under the direction of Norm Keefer and Jennifer Sims; set design by Peggy Anderson with assistance from Michelle Kragun. Orchestra is directed by Bob Crump; vocal, Bob Welsh; lights and technical effects, Larry Tiffany. Tickets are priced at $3.50, students; $4, adults, with a family ticket (six immediate family members) available for $15. childrens area, center, quiet study full and handicap auditorium, production area accessibility. Grand for the newly remodeled Magna Library will take place in late July or August of this year, depending upon construction schedules. Annual Easter Egg Hunt Is Cancelled TAYLORSVILLE. Officials of the Taylorsville Lions Club are announcing that for the first time in 45 years there will be no Easter egg hunt and breakfast held at Taylorsville Park on the Saturday prior to Easter. 'We want to apologise to the community that we are unable to hold this annual event this year," said spokesman Ralph Thacker, explaining that because of a breakdown in communication with the County Recreation the park was not Department scheduled as requested for this years event. "We feel very bad. We have held the egg hunt for 45 years, the breakfast for four or five years and it was a nice tradition,' said Thacker. "We thought it was all taken care of." The land at the comer of 4700 South and Redwood Road was donated by a former member of the club, he noted, and the park and facilities were started by Lions members in the area. "We feel very bad about this and hope to resume the tradition next year," he said. Legislatures 1988 Effort Earns Mixed Reviews WEST VALLEY. The 1988 Utah State Legislature drew mixed reviews Thursday from three legislators who addressed the West Valley Area Chamber of Commerce. "We didnt do a lot of damage, but we didnt do a lot of good either," said Democratic Rep. Brent Goodfellow. the attended Goodfellow had many contacts with potential developers. He noted the city will be quite flexible as it negotiates with developers. Some developers, he said, might simply purchase property outright while others would prefer to lease. The city might also be willing to put in certain types of infrastructure, roads and sewer lines, for as long as overall example, revenues generated are sufficient to pay the bonds. Morris said the bonds are set up so that the city has the option either of refinancing or paying it off in seven years. Mayor Brent Anderson emphasized that city taxes will not be affected by the annexation. He about the Utah tax the three movement, protest legislators say the tax rollback initiative would be devastating to the state. Barton does support, the tax limitation however, petition. Recognized as the chambers outstanding business person of the month was Jean Taylor, manager of Carriage Square. Also receiving special recognition was Dean Accord, vice president of the Carriage Square Property Owners Asked ROYAL PRODUCTION ... Charlemagne (Rick Wilson) and Fastrada (Jennifer Finlayson) rehearse a scene from Granger highs production of "Pippin. Performances are scheduled tomorrow (Friday), Saturday and Monday on the GHS stage. Inside GIRLS HONORED: The Sheet Girls Honor Squad is revealed today. The best players and an outstanding coach are selected after another exciting season. annual Green OPINIONS : Green Sheet readers share their thoughts about some of the controversial actions that occur in the valley in "Our Readers Write." Association. Carriage Square enjoys an 85 percent occupancy rate. About 16,000 square feet of additional business space is being planned. City manager John Newman was accompanied at the chamber session by five students who participated in the gifted students program at Orchard elementary, Natalie Yacobucci, Jamie Pearce, Misty Robinson, Chrystal Martin and Andy Brimhall. HAPPENINGS: Everything from club news to Holy Week activities and theater productions are listed the Green Sheets Happenings. In |