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Show &", lifrriftfifriartffflftfti the Model Cities staff is faced with deadlines, so they have to try to bring a 'semblance of order Commissioners Hear to proposed project planning. "However," Grundfossen Plea for concluded, "at present I know of only two instances where planning and projects At the Joint Board of Commissioners meeting, Wednesday, November 29, Tom Councils should know more than anyone the effect of certain projects on our neighborhoods." Commissioner Philip Duggar, representing the Government Task Force, were set aside to hire an Urban Planner and since that had not been done, these funds could be Blomquist challenged Duggar's proposal for a resident in the CPO director's office, stating that, in effect, this would create an adversary situation. "There would be constant conflict with the resident trying to usurp and weaken the position of the present director. Salt Lake, whether any of you residents realize it or not, has one of the most efficient, highly qualified directors in the country. cannot utilized to employ the proposed see resident office is a healthy step to take." Grundfossen, in answering Duggar's subsequent question concerning the difficulty in checking out budgeting, stated that the problem is caused by the fact that the city auditor takes 30 days to complete an audit of Model Cities' books. Records are proposed that resident be hired to assist and confer with the a Citizen Participation Pete Grundfossen, in order that model Organization director, neighborhood residents would have more direct voice in project planning. Duggar stated that funds assistant-consultant- . I that putting an adversary in his Duggar pointed out that the present director, in his capacity of representing the government, was not always simultaneously representing the people. According to Duggar, the details, priorities and budgeting of projects seemed to come out of the director's office different than what the residents intended. Duggar declared that residents, in approving projects sent back to them from the Model Cities planners, found that all they were really approving were "general concepts" which they often did not understand. ''Residents want to determine what goes on in their neighborhoods concerning housing, roads, zoning and so readily available through Octoboer out. 31 , Grundfossen pointed Grundfossen stated that project proposals have been a problem for Model Cities staff because of changing membership on councils and task forces. One group of residents prepares a plan for a project and then the membership changes, new people have new ideas and priorities and problems are, at present, moving toward resolution with the Coordinating Council." Commissioner Stephen Harmsen interjected that the idea of Model Cities is to move toward citizen participation. Chairman of the Board, Ralph McClure agreed but clearly defined the roles of government and residents, stressing that there should be consistent increase in citizen participation but that local government must make decisions. McClure denied that staff recommendations are taken in preference to resident recommendations. Duggar stated that he did not agree with McClure. He declared that the Model Cities staff, not residents, in actuality sets guidelines for projects. He made it plain that he felt there is a mistrust between residents and elected officials. Grundfossen pointed out that Model Cities staff planners are with the task forces every week. There are problems at times, according to Grundfossen, relating to general concepts. HUD has its limitations too, so it is difficult to bring it all together. All projects go back to the task forces and to the Board for final review and any problems are resolved in this manner, he said. Grundfossen stated that he did feel that farming out project evaluations to an outside agency would make for more objective reviews. He concluded that this proposal is being considered. salt lake model neighborhood news The Model Neighborhood Neighborhood News is made News is a publication of the Salt Lake Model Cities Agency under the supervision of the Joint Board possible through a grant from the Department of Housing and Urban Development. of City and County Publication of the newspaper weekly with a distribution of with editorial offices located at 383 East 1700 South, Salt Lake City, Utah Commissioners 84115. Publication of the Model is 20,000 copies. For further or to register a information request or complaint on delivery of the newspaper, call 467-801- 4. Produced by the Communications Service Center, Inc. Marlene Marie Young, Editor and Community Information Specialist Distribution by Reliable Courier Barbara Smith, Staff Reporter Laura Briggs, Staff Reporter Joint Board of Commissioners Ralph Y. McClure, Chairman Phillip R. Blomquist Stephen Harmsen William E. Dunn the University preceeding her Saturday night performance, by Laura Briggs Giving oneself to causes and people can get to be so literal it's hard to retain enough of oneself to strike a healthy balance. Joan Baez must feel torn in many pieces at times. Her concert and subsequent weekend in Salt Lake "because the conference would not deal with migrant or farm City recently illustrated the nor capable of discussing than migrant anything other conflicts and demands upon her time and presence. It is a tribute to her that she appeared sensitive to "where she is really at" or Utah Migrant workers might have felt they were pushed out in the left lettuce field, so to speak. "I'd be delighted," Miss Baez responded to the invitation of Antonio Salazar of ADELA. Salazar was asking if she'd possibly have time to attend a small party for migrant workers to be held in his home in the Central City area after her concert. "She did come," Salazar smiled, remembering what a contrast it had been to see this musical artist and self-confide- outspoken social reform leader show herself as a shy, sensitive woman awed by face to face intimate contact with the very people she pleads for, leads and inspires in public life. "Her tranquility and her joy with life are so evident and impressive," stated Salazar, "but she is almost frightening in her Some Chicanos were disillusioned somewhat because she doesn't forthright honesty. pretend to identify with them exclusively. "She is an internationalist, of course. She doesn't consider herself a member of any one ethnic group. She just had a good time at the party. Workers would come up to her and shyly ask her things like, 'What INDEPENDENT LIVING CENTER for TRANSPORTATION AND SENIOR CITIZENS SERVICES Providing: TRANSPORTATION three radio dispatched station wagons to serve you Monday thru Friday (except holidays) 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Contribution 5 cents to 60 cents You must be 55 years of age & reside in one of the target areas, (Central City or Sunnyside areas). Use Transportation for doctor appointments, shopping, visits to nursing homes, hospitals, etc.. Senior Citizens activities and many other destinations. -- CoTtrad Harrison Jennings Phillips From Performance Model Cities staff. These forth," concluded Duggar. "We feel that the Neighborhood by Laura Briggs are at variance between neighborhood councils or task forces and the Resident Input Utah Migrant Workers Benefit Other classes and activities for available - call 364-788more information. 7 is "The workers," stated Salazar, "were upset that the University apparently didn't feel that migrants were interested in stated before she came to Salt Lake that she did not want any migrant worker who wished to attend her concert turned away because he didn't have funds for tickets, according to Salazar. "Therefore, 300 tickets were set aside, at her direction, for these workers. The seats were supposed to be near the stage at the Special Events Center," Salazar said. "Then we were informed that we had acted too late in picking up the tickets and that our block of seats would be further back. Well, okay, we're used to being pushed back. So, the night of the concert, how many Chicanos did you see in the front rows?" "The only people you saw were those 'pseudo-liberaanglos who are always present, hoping to be seen and pictured with such a l' newsworthy, controversial individual. They move around and they take so many pictures, Miss Baez had difficulty seeing over the flashes," Salazar said. Miss Baez stated that her concerts at the Utah State Prison were among the best prison audiences she has ever had, though she commented she felt it took the black prisoners some time to warm up to her and some Chicanos resented that she didn't identify with them more. Utah Migrant Workers, three hours. Our "Joan took nothing," stated Salazar. " When she says benefit, she means it. However, her agent told her she was 'benefit broke' and would need to go commercial for awhile." "Miss Baez seemed to sense the fact that migrants had some feelings of being pushed aside by 'pseudo-intellectural- s' not need to attend a press conference that was scheduled at $ j f j I Miss Baez Saturday night concert which was attended by approximately 10,000 persons. The University remember and talk about this particular appearance for them for a long time. In fact, it was probably her saving grace in the eyes of the migrants, since they felt the of the University groups tried to 'take her over.' " Salazar related that Utah Migrant workers were told by representatives of the University and other groups that they would I situations." "Miss Baez answered that she 'is a very religious person, but has no formal church affiliations.' ", continued Salazar. "She seemed to enjoy the Mexican food and the Chicano home atmosphere. In fact, her agent had to insist she leave after she'd been here over people will I I f according to Salazar, received 75 of the gate from her religion?' j issues." your " j took 10, per a previous agreement, and Miss Baez's agent took 1 5 which was to take care of his fees, expenses and travel costs for himself and Miss Baez. more expressive groups," said Salazar. "Our representatives were specifically invited to be there to see her off at the Salt Lake airport. We appreciated that thoughtfulness." f j |