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Show CLIPPER TODAY THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 1999 This week's Jeanie Harding question: Sunset "With the recent rash of accidents in amusement parks across the country, how safe do you feel about rides in Utah?" worked at Lagoon so I know that they do a lot of testing. know they're safe but it's still a little scary. We're going to Las Vegas I I soon and the rides down there make me a little Lesli Jensen West Bountiful Doug Wiley Layton Were going to Lagoon next weekend. I've never been there before, but I'm not too worried. It's a risk you take every day. You get in a You car and you take a risk. can't live in fear. flows into lots. - FARMINGTON Following some last minute negotiations, the Farmington City Council was able to resolve some development issues with Perry Homes, which wants to begin the next phase of construction at its Cave Hollow subdivision. The first issue, that of water from Davis Creek seeping through the dike running along the north side of the site, was ironed out rather smoothly. Perry Homes agreed to install an drainage pipe along the north and east sides of the development, then construct an berm above the pipe. The pipe would be wrapped with a sock to reduce plugging of the pipes perforations. An impervious fabric would be installed beneath the pipe and on its west side to restrict 18-in- The next topic, which involved a proposed solution to the sound wall dilemma, proved more difficult to deal with. Although no specific plan for dealing with sound mitigation in the area has been put forward by the city yet, one option might involve use of both a berm and wall structure. The work would be done on the east side of the Frontage Road rather than the west, as originally proposed by the state. Fill material, provided by Perry Homes, would be hauled in and compacted to accommodate the placement of a sound wall running parallel with the curb line some east of the top back of the curb. The developer would landscape that part of frontage property with trees and grass, provided the city agreed to also provide some fill material and that the west lots of the 25-fe- et development be extended to the sound wall. Prev iouslv. Perry Homes had also agreed to pay for a water line running through the area. But, Perry representatives said they understood the total amount of open space they would have to maintain between the development and the frontage road was wide, 37-fe- et t. while the city said Developers felt if that were the case, it would be unfair to ask them to pay for the water line. At that point, the discussion was temporarily terminated and, while the council took care of some other items on the agenda, Farmington City Administrator Max Forbush and Perry reps met out in the hallway to continue the negotiations. Later they returned to council chambers with a 50-fee- compromise. According to Forbush. under terms of the compromise. Perry - Candland's Farmington Creek Estates project eluded them last Wednesday night. Olsen had hoped to get approv al of the development agreement for Phase Two of the subdivision, condi tional upon the Planning Commission giving its blessing to the final development plan. But questions about lot sizes and drainage on the site, located between 500 South and Glovers Lane and west of the D&RGW railroad tracks, resulted in the issue again being delayed. It is expected the matter will be brought back at the next council meeting. Council members Gary Elliot and Pat Achter. felt Olsen had met all lot size and open space requirements and. with an additional condition that would ban basements in the development tacked on, favored approval. Council members Larry Haugan and Dave Connors, however, remained unsatisfied. Haugan felt more lots half-acr- e FARMINGTON - Crowded schools, affordable housing and teen suicide are among concerns that will be tackled during a summit day-lon- g Sept. 10. The meeting will be held at the Davis County School District Auditorium, 45 E. State, Farmington. Attendees will be reviewing results of a needs assessment survey conducted by United Way in conjunction with other agencies. The survey was conducted late last year by volunteers who contacted more than 5(X) county residents in a s random survey. The opinions of key informants were also tallied. 150-plu- Respondents ranked crowded schools as the biggest concern, followed by affordable housing. However, other concerns listed included affordable medical care, access to public transportation, among a variety of issues. The survey w as funded by 1 nonprofit agencies that donated $24.51X1. The effort was coordinated by United Way of Davis County. Karen Wilcox, United Way of Davis County Marketing and Volunteer Coordinator, notes that it's hoped those attending the summit will gain an increased awareness surrounding those issues identified in the needs assessment; review recommendations, prioritize concerns and 1 develop appropriate action plans for each selected priority. Participants are expected to include community leaders, legisla- tors. agency representatives, church, service, and minority group represent- atives. It's anticipated that Gov. Leavitt will appear. A video presentation will also feature Ret. Gen. Colin Powell. Breakout sessions will follow the opening where plans will be made to implement Wilcox says. positive changes, She noted that nine percent of county residents are under the age of 5 and another 23 percent range from while county schools spend Centerville I I I Home's assessment for the waterline would be cut in half from $5,000 to $2,500. And it would only be required to spend $123(X) for the fill material instead of the original figure of $15.(XX). Forbush assured members of the council that the above proposal was not the city would end up with this particular sound wall solution. It would only become active if, after all the studies, public hearings and negotiations with the state, the city ended up with this option. After some further discussion, the council voted 0 ( David Dixon was not present) to support the compro4-- mise. The city will hold a special public hearing on the sound wall debate Sept. 22 at the Davis School District's Richard E. Kendall building in the second floor auditorium. The open house will begin at 5 p.m. and the public hearing at 6:30 p.m. were needed in the plan and Connors noted he needed more information before he could give it his OK. The vote on Olsen's request as Council ended up tied at member Dave Dixon was absent. 2-- 2, Mayor Greg Bell broke the tie. voting with Connors and Haugan. adding. I don't think anyone will be hurt by waiting until Sept. 15. summit to address key Davis County issues Day-lon- g Clearfield I Unresolved issues delay Farmington Creek Estates While some FARMINGTON differences were resolved between members of the Farmington City Council and Candland Olsen, a complete meeting of the minds on Michelle Starks feel safe with my kids think it's important to being at Lagoon but don't maintain the equipment. feel safe sending them there That should be their main alone or with someone else. priority, no matter where the rides on with them. the amusement park is. And they go just feel more secure if I'm should submit the results of there. the inspections to the public. I Late talks allow Cave Hollow to proceed BY BOB MKXELSON Clipper Staff Writer Pam Chandler barely half the national average per child. A focus group held as part of the survey recommended lengthening the school day. more community partnerships related to property acquisition and development. Forty-nin- e percent of respondents listed a lack of affordable housing.a fact borne out by an average of 1.4IX) county families waiting for subsidized housing, sometimes up to two years. conference in which implementation plans will be reviewed and finalized is set for March 24. 2(XX). For more informafollow-u- p tion call Wilcox at 497-955- 5. - for this year's campaign, which is being chaired by Wendell Wild, West Bountiful City administrator. Sterling Poulson. Channel 2 meteorologist, was on hand to BY TOM BUSSELBERC Clipper Today News Editor LAYTON At long last, a rate reduction is being seriously studied by officials at the Wasatch Energy Systems District bum plant. Jerry Stevenson, chair of the waste district and mayor of Layton, told his City Council Thursday night that the budget and finance committee of the district is studying whether a rate reduction or rebate would work best. However, he said he believes one or the other could be effected by the first of next year. to Internet policy for minors FARMINGTON - The stop useviewing of material deemed inappropriate for minors to access on the Internet. Library Director Pete Giacoma notes that the policy was modified slightly and deals with accessing such materials that may be inappropriate in a public space that is frequented by minors. He added that we've given the staff a little better direction in mil- res- - idents and businesses to support a working with those (who are accessing) materials that maybe are inappropriate to display in a public area. Staff are instructed to ask the patron viewing the material to get out of the site initially and indicate to them the reasons realizing the legitimate why, right of people. Giacoma added that if it is seriously inappropri- ate for the space, we would tell them to exit the site. I Ie added that we haven't had a lot of problem, it's been minimal, but it's an area we want to be prepared in. in works being disposed of at the plant, smh as "tons of basketballs" which one companv wanted to burn rather than sell or give awav and interfeie vvth its regular sales eltoils. Stevenvi, said. We've had quile a windfall late he continued, noting some waste from a 192(8Ak eia landfill .it the Salt Lake International Airport is being dispiscd of at the Davis plant, ly." as well. They've arranged to bung special dispos.il is taking place for money back in cities' hands shortly after the first of the think a rebate would work better for the bondholders, Stevenson said. He is referring to holders of millions of dollars in bonds which were purchased credit unions and which banks need to certilv that materials have been dis-jxse- of. S t e v e n s o n added that neces year." saiv Jerry Stevenson early this year, moJilic.i-tion- system should not be "real astronomical." as some had feared, now that new fed- eral EPA regulations have been released. Lav ton Council member Rennv Knowlton said he pteferred a rate reduction vs. rebate because then we don't have to handle the money twice." that is. receive the lunds as a city and then disperse them in what ever wav is decided. City Manager Alex Jensen said city is cuuentlv that although the subsidizing its solid waste budget, those rates will not be increased, pending return of lunds hon the bum plant. There's no icason that il we do this once we can t do it annuallv." Stevenson said of a rebate uiund "Hopefully this will go quite a wavs to improve credibility " with those who have criticized gaiKige raks. he added. It will be quite a sa mgs (to residents) when the Kinds are paid off. Reserves are accumulating That's where the rebate will come liom." Stevenson emphasized. POLS variety of social sen ice agencies and programs. Breakfast was served at the kickoff event. mines s center- - SPOTLJOHT MICHAEL. HESTER I his week we are spotlighting Michael Hester. He and his wife reside in Fruit Heights along w ith their toy poodle. Mickey Michael is happy with rock and roll on the radio, sports on the television (particularly baseball), and anything chocolate to eat. He also enjoys the stock market and action movies that cast James Bond He says he is a pick of all trades, and a master of none, but that is hard to believe as he retired from the Air Force as mechanic. The thing he enjoys and benefits most from working out is the energy kick he receives.. He says it makes those I loney Dos a lot easier1 PULSE FITNESS CENTER 69 East 200 North s to the plant's emission substantially reducing interest rates on the original construction bonds. Pav off was moved up by three years, to 2(XX. Under a rebate, funds would be proportionately returned to each participating city, which would individually determine how to disperse those to households in the district. Cities could choose to reduce their rates or return a lump sum to residents. Stevenson suggested. We are down to such a short term before the bonds are paid off rather than a disruption. the chairman said he would favor the rebate procedure. I would lean to putting the money back in cities' hands shortly after the first of the year." He noted that financial records following the Kind sale show a very good amount of growth in revenue, it has been he said. Percentage-wisfaster (growth). thanks in part to disposal of more commercial and construction waste because of continuing strong activity in those sectors, he told the council. In addition, special waste" is tU here. It brought in $800,000 last year." he said, noting that other to putting the I all old landfill up "I would lean emcee the program, which was set to last about one hour. Library makes small adjustment Davis County Library Board has approved giving staff a little bit stronger hand in intervening to Last year, approximately $1 lion was raised by Davis County I rate reduction Davis County United Way kicks off its annual campaign DATC KAYSVILLE United Way of Davis County invited the public to its 25th anniversary kickoff Wednesday, Sept. 8 at the Davis Applied Technology Center. Working Together to Make Dreams Come Truewas the theme feel safe going to like the way Lagoon. Lagoon keeps their park clean and maintained. As long as people follow the rules and the maintenance is kept up then it's okay. I Burn plant board has e, A A3 Kaysville |