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Show Lakeside Review North, Wednesday, Mar, 30, 1983 2D Kirkwood Says Cities Favor By SHELLEY KANCITIS suggested. evenue Review Correspondent Utah city administrators are in a cost cutting mood according to Richard The Internal R- Service allows municipalities to set aside employee funds for items such as life, health and dental insur- ROY ance, and some child care Kirkwood, Roy city manager. At a recent annual meeting of the Utah City Managers Association, Kirkwood said, administrators of Utah towns and cities are determined to keep needs. This money can be kept in a tax free reserve account for each employee., When an employee incurs expenses in these categories, he requests payment from the city. Employees also pay less in taxes because a portion of their income remains in the tax free account. expenses down rather than raise taxes. Since personnel costs represent over 50 percent of most : cities budgets, discussion was aimed at developing more post effective health insurance plans and worker compensation programs. Over the past 12 years, Utah has experienced a 19 cent annual increase in workmans compensation costs. Administrators were encouraged to reduce on the job accidents by stressing safety measures. An innovative plan for restructuring of benefits was also "The age of computers makes it possible for a city to handle the increased record keeping involved in this plan, said Kirkwood who thinks it is worth investigating. While concentrating methods to save money, the administrators had hoped to receive increased funding from the passage of sales tax legislation. Cost-Cutti- ng affecting state retirement "The Utah League of Cities and Towns has been lobbying for several years to have a one quarter percent increase in the sales tax with a change in distribution from 100 percent point of sale to 50 percent point of sale and 5 percent population basis, said Kirkwood. perInstead of a cent increase, the legislature voted to give cities half of percent with the other half going to higher education building programs. The cities won on the redistribution issue. Roy, for example, will gain an estimated $90,000 the first year of the plan with revenue? ex- plans. A bill sponsored by Senator Karl Snow states city employees cannot withdraw from the state retirement plan to join a qualified private retirement plan. The bill is retroactive to January, 1982. Thirty Utah cities who had opted out of the state plan were forced back into the state system and federal constitutionality of the ruling, said Kirk- one-quart- one-quart- er wood. Roy, Layton and Clinton all left the state system in 1982. Despite these concerns, Kirkwood detected optimism about an improving economic climate. Many of the cities need to replace worn-ou- t equipment and start building projects, but have been holding back due to inflation, he said. "Now that interest rates are failing, many of us hope to begin making these improvements. pected to increase as the economy strengthens. Although city administrators were disappointed by their failure to gain a full quarter percent of increased sales taxes, many were downright angry about the passage of legislation y Wins State Award ROY Dwight McConnell, a Roy resident and a Roy City mailman for 18 years, is one of the first winners of a statewide postal service safety contest., Begun in 1983 by the Salt Lake City Mail Sectional Center, the Safety Incentive Awards Program is designed to encourage safety consciousness among workers. Studies show postal ' that 7 percent of every 20 cent stamp goes toward injury costs. The awards are given in two years as a letter carrier. Roy added a special touch to and safe driving. The industrial safety award is given to work-er- s who have been accident free for one year while delivering mail on foot or working in the post office. Typical accidents are dog bites, falls and injuries received while lifting heavy ob- its monthly contest in the form of a red, white and blue mailbox which holds entries. Sam Endow, a postal employee, and his wife, Yoshie, collaborated to produce a crocheted cover for a curbline mailbox, complete with a mini- jects. Safe driver awards are given for one year accident free re ature mail carrier. statewide postal Sam and Endow, postal employee, display safety contest, mailbox cover presented by Endow and his wife Yoshie to DWIGHT McCONNELL (left), winner of McConnell. Funds Donated for Roy Senior Center In other business, Council- The council decided to spread man Lavar Smith introduced ' the word on stricter enforce. ROY After many months of seven Roy High School students ment by having police issue g i dedicated efforts, who were selected as members warning tickets for two weeks the Roy Association of Senior of the newly formed Youth City before cracking down on r Adults (RASA) has raised Council. Plans are for them to violators. $14,919 toward construction of a address community issues and Lew Lutz, owner of Lew senior citizens center. The con- become involved in activities Monicos Bar and Lounge, told test will be part of the new Roy such as Roy Days. the council that city licensing Councilman Richard Ulibarri policies do not give bar owners Municipal Building which is scheduled for completion in Au- noted that Roys overnight ban a "fair shake. Why do profeson parking of large commercial sionals like doctors and dentists gust. ' Last September, the Roy City vehicles, such as only pay $49 for a license when I Council loaned RASA $98,000 for trailers, was being flagrantly have to pay over $600?, said interior finishing work in the violated. The council agreed Lutz. area designated for the center the vehicles cause a clear view Lutz said his business brings with the understanding they hazard, but Roy City attorney revenue to the city, while pro-- . would pay it back. fessional services are exempt Roger Dutson said the ordi"Were working as hard as we nance was difficult to enforce. from sales taxes and provide can to raise more money, VelIt takes a lot of manpower almost no revenue to the city.. ma Saunders, treasurer of RAbecause the drivers have odd He suggested taxing items such machines used in doSA, told the City Council last hours and we have to give prior as week. "I want to thank everyctors and dentists offices: "Afnotice, he said. one who has contributed money Councilman Wayne Kimber ter all, said Lutz, an y for the center and encourage encouraged the council to en- machine can kill a person, but a rpeople to help us come closer to force the ordinance or change it pool table cant. our goal. to make it more enforceable. Roy City Manager Richard By SHELLEY KANCITIS i Review Correspondent fund-raisin- - semi-tract- or X-ra- y X-ra- Roy Elks Win ROY For the first time in 18 years, the Roy Elks won top honors in the Utah Elks Lodge Ritual Contest. Seventeen Utah Elks lodges are eligible to compete in the annual event, which is a simulation of the ceremony used to initiate new members. As state Kirkwood said Roys licensing fees were in line with neighboring cities. He noted that a committee established by the Roy Chamber of Commerce recommended the current business licensing structure. Councilman Richard Tubbs pointed out that higher law enforcement costs associated with bars were a factor in establishing fees. 22-2- ' are invited to observe Maundy Thursday on March 31, with the Scottish Rite Club of Ogden, at ; the Ogden Masonic Temple. An assembly will be called to ; r order promptly at noon. A lunc-;- - heon will be served by Worthy Matron Holly Johnson and I; members of Queen Esther Chapter No. 4, Order of the I Eastern Star. The Almoners Table will be prepared by Joyce ! Yeaton, Past Matron of Miriam ; Chapter No. 14, OES. : David Johnson, freshman at Brigham Young University, will be presented in a contrabass solo recital, in the Madsen Hall, at BYU Harris Fine Arts Center today at 6 p.m. David is a former student at Davis High School, and has Re-cit- al : , The public CLEARFIELD ' is invited to attend a recital of 1 ' vocal students of the studio of ' t Barbara Jenkins on Monday, field Library auditorium, 562 'IlOOO E., just oft the Clearfield V S. I- - season. This past year new track was placed for the old wooden roller d coaster. The was dismantled and wooden horses refurbished and repainted. Also the small cars on the Lagoon midway and the ferris wheel were repainted. Crews also painted Opera House Square and Pioneer Village. In the past, some thought was given to keeping the park open admits. Ron Van Woerden, advertising director for the park. But with cold weather, some kind of covering would be needed to keep the rides heated. The cost would be prohibitive. When the park opens in April, visitors will be greeted by a new $2.5 million double loop roller coaster. Also there will be a new kiddie ride called the Moonrak-e- r which will feature little rockets. ; One popular ride missing from the park this year is the small airplanes Flying Aces which the "pilots can control, making them go up or down. The ride was removed to make room for the new roller coaster, Van Woerden said. But the ride should return next year, he added. One of the ideas being tossed around by Lagoon management is to place the ride where the planes can go out over the Lagoon lake. One of the problems for the park is lack of room for expansion. Van Woerden said the parjc cant go any farther souths There is room to expand northward, but that may mean the rodeo grounds would need to be . removed. . ing in local entertainment, Van Woerden said. In Pioneer Village a new stage has been installed. The park plans to bring name coun Christ Superstar, he added. Already many of the major parts for the play have been cast. The play will use local performers, he said. Besides painting the buildings in Pioneer Village, the park also has a new warehouse where antiques are stored. New antiques will be placed in Pioneer Village buildings each year to provide a change, Van Woerden said. The park has a full time zookeeper who works year-roun- d taking care of the animals at the park. A Farmington veterinarian gives shots and veterinary care to the animals. d, recently designated redevelopment project survey area. To facilitate the , Performers in the Pioneer Village shootout will have body microphones this year, Van Woerden said. New rides for the park are planned one year in advance, Van Woerden said. The riJes are planned by the parks rides manager. And the park has finally accomplished one major goal by getting the new large roller coaster in the park. More and more, the park is attempting to create a family atmosphere. That, perhaps, is why, the park is increasing its emphasis on plays and is bring- - , Reserve Airman Is Graduated SYRACUSE Air Force Reserve Airman Amanda J. Bowden, daughter of James W. and Janet M. Bowden of 1429 Valeria Court, Syracuse, has graduated from the U.S. Air Force materiel facilities course , at Lowry Air Force Base, March 21, 1983: March 19, 1983: Girl to Shriley Ann Boy to S. Sgt. Evin Cooper White, 1785 N. possible construction of a motel Stacie Wayment, and Steffanie of at by developer Raymond Eves, Gregory, Layton, formerly in Myrtle the council declared the proper- West Point and Kays-vill- Humana Hospital Beach, S. C. Davis North. ty between 5100 South to the Old State Road, which is behind the Roy Bowling Center, as RDA survey area. The area will now extend from the south side of Hillside subdivision, approximately 5100 South to Riverdale Road at 5300 South. March 18, 1983: Girl to Neal and Ep-hria- Bar-low- e. ILaHsesuafl Oassfifiiiedl BUSINESS SERVICE In addition to winning the overall award, four of the competing officers won first place in their individual stations. Jim Harmon, Exalted Ruler, also won a special award for the most impressie delivery by an Exalted Ruler. DIRECTORY Got a job to do? Coll on someone who knows how1 Bookk ping Locksmith Account! 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Nearly 50 employees get the Nnd Vocal Recital Set Monday I roller coaster tracks. Plastic Carpet Cleaning Recital Planned at Recital Hall r ! ; I said. In the 1960s the park brought rock groups to perform at the parks dance hall. But the dance first to a hall was changed roller skating rink then to an arcade when hard rock came along, Van Woerden said. The arcade is being remodeled. Last year "Music U.S.A. was introduced to the park With local performers. For the coming season a new sound system has been installed and the stage Music U.S.A. was replaced. Goes Broadway is' the 1983 theme for the productions. In the Lagoon Opera House, "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dream Coat will run all summer, Van Woerden said. The writer of the play also pro- When Lacloses its doors in the fall, the park looks almost like a ghost town. Snow covers the long wooden . Masons to Observe Event All Scottish Rite Masons BOUNTIFUL goon Amusement Utah Ritual Contest winners, the Roy participants Knight; Ed Dombrowski, Loyal will represent Utah in competiKnight; Vic Welker, Lecturing tion at the national Elks conven- Knight; Mike Babbidge, Inner tion. It is scheduled for July 8 Guard; Earl Whitey Deimer, in Hawaii. Chaplain; Dennis Woodard, Esquire; and Bill Hurst, the stand-i- n Members of the winning team candidate. Team coaches are are Jim Harmon, Exalted Rul- Jack Pierce, Roy City mayor, er; Bernie Voorhies, Leading Bob Martin and O.B. OBrien. - Park Review Staff year-roun- postmaster Reed Hill. "He hasnt had an accident in 18 .categories: industrial safety A I cords when driving a postal vehicle. McConnell competed against workers from other post offices in Utah which serve an area similar to the size of Roy. Names are drawn from eligible applicants to select monthly winners. 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