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Show v 4t7' .' bU.' SALT UT LAKF, ST 111 Taxes Moving Up In Utah Cities SALT LAKE. In spite of a strong tax protest movement here during the past two years, property taxes rose in most Utah communities during 1988. That was the report by the Utah Foundation, a private tax research organization, in its latest analysis of the tax rates charged in the 71 largest Utah cities this year. According to the report, taxes rose in 53 of those cities included in the survey and declined in only 18. The average property tax rate in the 71 cities surveyed increased by about 1.2 in 1988. The table below shows a breakdown of property tax in the 10 this list, more than one tax rate may apply within the corporate boundaries of the city. The rate shown is that which is imposed in the main portion of the city. Library taxes are included under the "County" total in every municipality except Murray and Salt Lake City, which operate their own library systems. In those two cases, library taxes are included in the "City" totals. Tax rates are now expressed as a percentage of full assessed value in accordance with the "truth in taxation" legislation that went into effect several PROPERTY TAX RATES IN PRINCIPAL UTAH CITIES Salt Lake County municipalities included in the survey for 1988, along with the overall rate totals for 1987 and 1980. In every municipality except Riverton included in y Granite Can Handle Numbers Through 1993 GRANITE PARK. would "Were program satisfied that we can handle the provide," he told the board. enrollments projected up through Dr. Annette Duzette,. principal 1993, given the figures in our at Jefferson, has been meeting latest Maurice with some ' parents ' and is projections," Wilkinson told members of the scheduling additional meetings to Granite Board of Education here explain the situation and receive earlier this month. parental input concerning the Staff associates Wilkinson and anticipated housing crisis there. Dale Baker presented a report to "Thats in the process now," the board concerning housing of Baker told the board. "We students in the elementary, junior thought Jefferson would exceed .capacity in 1990, but the new high and high school levels. With only one exception, figures give us another year of existing facilities are able to breathing room." house The new figures, Wilkinson students in current facilities if relocatable buildings explained, were derived from are used to help with the projecting students ahead by overflow, both men indicated. grades, but also including a 1 Baker pointed out, however, reduction each year in each grade that "an excess of student to reflect the population occurs only at Thomas pattern which the district has Jefferson junior high school, been experiencing during the past which will exceed capacity in two years. were about 1991." capacities Building Alternative scheduling such as determined by counting the schools the now number of teaching stations per operated only on the elementary school and multiplying that level will enable the district to number by 30 in the case of house the anticipated students for elementary schools and by 25 for another two years, but "in 1993 secondary institutions, he pointed Jefferson is expected to exceed the out. housing capacity available even a Continued on page 3 year-roun- d Dennis Christensen said 24,000 cars per day pass by the area. All are three existing comers commercial and he says this comer is also best suited for WEST VALLEY. People living near the southwest corner of 3100 So. 3600 West say they arent ready for a gas station at this comer because they already have two corners with gas stations and store. a vacant They got some support from the City Council Thursday night. "My front door is 80 feet from the property line," said Scott Ward, 3154 So. 3600 West. "We owe something to the existing businesses to improve business." Triangle Oil is asking for a change in the master plan amending zoning on the corner to commercial from low density residential. The council held a public hearing Thursday night on the proposed change on an appeal by Triangle Oil. The Planning Commission had turned down the zone change based on residential conflicts of interest, explained Mayor Brent Anderson. Oil, Triangle Representing TP by Lorelei Chernyshov Green Sheet Staff Writer WEST VALLEY. The council chamber in City Hall here was packed with people Thursday night. They filled all the chairs and more people stood and leaned against the walls with some even in the hallway watching through the glass door. Most were residents living near the northwest comer of 4100 So. 4000 West who came to the council meeting to support or oppose a proposed zone change from residential to (R-l-- commercial (C-l- ). Those in support went home happy. The Solomon Family Partnership owns the land and plan to allow developers to build a Rainbo by Helen Glissmeyer Green Sheet Staff Writer HOLLADAY. Tis the night before Christmas and into the house Santa creeps soft as the proverbial mouse. Then under the tree he falls fast asleep (so the children all think, as they come take a peek). Then Santa greets children, gives treats and takes leave. Though once Ward said the zone change would not be desirable for the area at this time, but may be . ''Psfg&f 'K "I think its destined to be commercial even though I dont the way its to be favor A developed," said DeLange. public hearing on vacating the Crestview Subdivision at 5300 So. 5800 West was also held, but with no response. The council voted in favor of this ordinance. The contract for the Enhanced 911 Database terminates on Dec. THE GREEN SHEET BUSIOFFICE WILL BE NESS CLOSED ON MONDAY, DEC. 31 and a request extending the 26, AND MONDAY, JAN. 2. time to March 31 to verify AND COMMUNITY NEWS and addresses numbers telephone DEADLINES HAPPENINGS the within city limits was WILL BE 3 P.M. FRIDAY FOR BOTH WEEKS. CLASSIFIED granted. The council is allowing the DEADLINES ADVERTISING ON encroachment on the utility line NOON WELL BE easement at 2928 Putnam Drive TUESDAY. on the Pleasant Valley plat B, lot 2. v A- - Copy 25c v. - Mart replacing a Rainbo Station across the street. "If theyre just moving it (Rainbo) across the street, wheres the asked Jerry problem?" Mangusr 4581 W. 3650 South. Some residents felt too many convenience stores already dot the city and they didnt want to see any more. Even though it would replace an old station, which developers say will be tom down, the people opposing the zone change felt the comer should remain residential. "It is not a mere movement," said Jill Thompson, 4183 So. 4050 West. "This is a residential area." Some residents believe that traffic congestion will worsen at the comer due to commercialization. However, according to a traffic study by Brigham Engineering, Santas Helpers commercial zoning. appropriate in the future. Councilwoman Janice Fisher, who voted to uphold the Planning Commissions decision to deny the zone change, said she doesnt see the need with gas stations already competing for business at the other corners. voted council The against the comer, commercializing except for Councilmen Leland DeLange and Carroll Elford. IZW Single Solomon Rezone Proposal Gets Nod year-roun- d Triangle Oil Plan Nixed v nil wW F years ago. These rates assume that property is actually assessed at 100 of appraised value. Continued on page 3 Are most of the traffic passing by this comer already exists and most of the people who will patronize the Rainbo Mart will be those passing by on their way to or from their destinations. . The traffic impact study found that no major traffic change be generated. Traffic would signals and road improvements such as widening the road and adding medians would improve existing traffic flow, according to the study. "We need to improve the intersection before we move anything," said Nisha Christensen. "I hope we can improve the intersection before any fatalities have to happen." "Were concerned with existing vandalism and trash problems," she added. "Some residents feel the comer, if commercialized, will . attract young people and add to foot traffic crossing yards, dropping trash along the way." The developer, Brent Scott, representing the Solomon Family that explained Partnership, Rainbo Marts dont have video arcades to entice young people. Patrons come for gas - 85 of Rainbos business is through the gas pump. "I would love the convenience of picking up a gallon of milk at six in the morning," said Paul Novak, 41 72 Volta Ave. Not everyone recognizes a new Rainbo Mart as an added convenience. "Its the quality of life we are concerned about," said Christensen. She said the area has plenty of neighborhood businesses and she doesnt feel Rainbo Oil would be caring. Continued on page 3 - He Insists On It Well-Train- ed they were skeptic, these kids now believe. In fact, he is so enthusiastic about the jolly old elf, that he has Such a scenario is repeated given his up job as a several times each Christmas eve manufacturers representative to by Tony Zucca Jr. of Holladay, play Santa Claus all year round. who is hired by parents to pay For several years he has had his home visits. own business called "Santa Claus Zucca has created the role of Northpole Headquarters" and has Santa Claus for 30 years in employed a number of Santa shopping malls, at parties, clubs, helpers. This year he has 65 men hospitals, etc., until he is the working for him in Salt Lake, firmest believer of them all. Ogden and Provo. Next year throughout the year he plans to branch out in states surrounding Utah, and then after that will spread even farther, hoping to employ about 2000 people. Zucca and his assistants are not just "men in the red suits" but authentic St. Nicks. He gives men who work for him 18 hours of training, then for their "exam they talk to his grandchildren. ("My grandchildren know I am a special friend of Santa, so I hire men to help him.) What is the course of study for a Santa Claus? It includes learning the monikers of his eight reindeer, plus Rudolphs fathers name ad that of his girlfriend. It reviews what Mrs. Santa was called over the years. (She was Martha prior to the 40s and Jessica in the 60s. She became Anya in the 80s because of a Walt "When a child starts to pull your beard, hold his hand with one of your hands and your beard with the other." Zuccas final instructions to his helpers, "Once you are fully dressed, no matter what happens you are Santa Claus." Zuccas own suit is made of crushed velvet upholstery fabric and cost $800. His belt has a Continued on page 3 - Disney movie.) Zucca says he provides the men an authentic suit ("A suit hurts the image") and teaches them how to dress from the stockings out. "I wont let any of my Santas wear boot covers. They have to wear real boots. That is the only part of the costume they buy themselves. I provide all the rest including a fur boot top." He has nature-likpadding for skinny santas, and the wig and beard have a secure harness that does not pull off. But in case of an emergency, he also shows his helpers a technique, with cheap-lookin- g - e EXHAUSTED ... Even Santa Claua runs out of energy at times -especially following a busy day of listening to the Christmas wishes of scores of children. self-defen- 1.5 WATCH OUT! ... st Nick reminds parents there are only three shopping days left before Christmas. |