Show Gunnison Vol82 Number Gunnison 07 Utah 84634 February 12 2003 75 cents approves virtual increase 5m rafter raftes (Gumnunisoin) by Jim Olsen Publisher Water rates will increase for Gunnison City residents nearly 33 percent as part of a resolution passed by the Gunnison City Council on February 5 2003 However according to council member Rod Taylor very few people will notice the increase In an effort to help show the Division of Water Resources that Gunnison was being responsible with the water used the city passed a resolution to decrease the amount of water customers receive for $1350 per month from 15000 gallons to 10000 gallons The city will also begin to charge $1 per 1000 gallons used between 10001 and 500000 gallons An increase charge of $110 per gallon was set for those using above 500000 gallons A new sessed to The actual charge to be aslarge part to the irrigation system improvements including a sessed property owners curnew pond and transmission rently not on the system is yet lines Taylor said that the city to be determined said the counwas able to convince DWR offi- cilman He said that there are cials that the city didn't need to other variables involved such as increase water shares to over $30 the cost of acquiring more wa-He said that ter they suggested in order to build in Gunnison Taylor said the next push for the city would be to get people you need to have the secondary who currently hold their own water system in place "We were able to 6how that shares of water to turn it over to the city "We will be providing with the two systems our residents were paying in the neigh- added waiter and resources that borhood of what they were de- won't be part of the Gunnison manding from us in order to get Irrigation Water system" he the low interest loan" said Tay- said Taylor feels the city will be able to fill the ponds with overlor He added that the city was flow from the city's wells If able to save on building materineed be the city could put meters on the system going to als because it had some in savings He stated it was important homeowners and farmers who the city build some reserves to don't turn over their shares and help maintain the system that is regulate the delivery to what the why the city will now charge a irrigation company would deliver while neighbors were usmonthly maintenance fee As far as water usage goes ing water delivered from the be ascharge residents using the irrigation system According to Taylor said that in June 2002 the Each user of city had 619 connections 408 Resolution 2003-the system shall be assessed a used less than 10000 gallons of maintenance charge of water while 211 used over monthly $075 per month per share and 10000 In November 2002 there were 536 customers who used $1 per month per connection "We took a look at the water less than the new minimum and used in the city and the average 81 who used more Only three customer uses 8000 gallons per customers used more than 500000 in June 2002 and only month so this decrease isn't necessarily going to increase water Central Utah Correctional Facilrates for our customers while it ity used more than 500000 in satisfies the state in their quest November 2002 "We pointed this out to the to ensure conservation" said Taylor when introducing the state when they wanted us to use more drastic graduated new rates The rate increase is due in rates" said Taylor will also wells In other business the city appointed Jim Sanders the Recreation Committee Chairman Elise Bown the Planning and Zoning Commission Chairman and Marsha Miller and Jerolyn Young members of the P&Z Stella Hill will remain secretary of the committee A citywide cleanup project was set for May 2 — 9 2003 Approval to hold a Zone 1 to CC 1 was Change from passed for the Bare Naked Chicken property A hearing will be set for March 5 2003 SUU’s Acclamation Program Fund Raiser for Music performing at GVHS cent years the group has participated in performance tours to: Japan Korea Mexico Hawaii Austria Germany Italy Switzer- Lewis of Spanish Fork Justi land French Polynesia En- Excell of South Jordan Rachael gland and the Bahamas as well Huff of Perry Kelly Stubler of Acclamation Southern Utah as performing across America West Jordan Kylee Johnson of University's song and dance They have been featured enter- Murray Joshua Seumalu of performance group will come tainers at county fairs theme Maui HI Adam Law of Mesto Gunnison on Tuesday Februparks and tourist attractions quite NV Lane Wood of ary 25th and perform in the around the world and have re- Elisnore Nate I lolman of Cedar GVHS auditorium The proleased 6 albums In May of 2002 City Cole Sherratt of Houston gram will begin at 7 pm and is Acclamation presented an TX and Kellen Jones of Heber part of an ambitious series of American Bandstand show on City Acclamation has been under the direction of Mr DEL engagements for Acclamation the east coast with performances this performance season in NYC Baltimore PhiladelBeatty since 1992 Acclamation presents over phia Atlantic City Washington 120 shows annually and in reDC and Ohio show is very "Our entertaining" DEL Beatty Acclamation director said "We will present a wide variety of musical styles as we pay tribute to the music of the movie6 The show has great choreography and beautiful costumes It There will be a public meetshould be a very enjoyable evening for the whole family" ing for Gunnison Valley on The Tuesday evening show is Wednesday February 26 at 7 a concert for the pm The meeting will be held at the Gunnison Valley High School Music program Admission is $5 Gunnison City Hall and will feature Greg Abbott (APHIS) for adults $4 for students and He will be addressing the is$3 dollars for children under 12 Tickets can be purchased at the sue of grasshoppers in the valdoor or in advance at the high ley for farmers and for those school or from any "Cantus!" who stay at home member Department Public Meeting to discuss Gunnison Implement hosts John Deere Day Gunnison Implement will hold its annual John Deer Day celebration on Monday February 24 Kim Pickett says this year's event focuses as much on the people of agriculture as it does on the products People are the future of agriculture" says Kim Pickett "not just new crops and new products So we want to take this day to show appreciation tp the people who have made John Deere a part of their operations" Each year John Deere Day at Gunnison Implement gives area producers and their families the chance to see old friends meet new neighbors learn about the latest agricultural techniques and ideas and get a good look at the new equipment being offered by John Deere John Deere is the world's premiere producer of agricultural equipment a leading manufacturer of construction forestry commercial and consumer equipment and a business The new shop facility for the Gunnison Implement Company GIC is now open and will be showleader in parts engines financial services and special tech- cased to the public during the annual John Deere Days event Karl Humphries says that everyone in the community is invited to visit the new shop and see what new services GIC will be able to provide nologies Acclamation members for the season include: MelNay of Gunnison Jessica issa grasshoppers set for Gunnison 2001 Utah Coal Production 45000 short tons off record The Utah Geological Survey and the Utah Energy Office are pleased to announce the release of the latest annual Utah coal report the 2001 Annual Review and Forecast of Utah Coal Production and Distribution (published January 2003) The coal report provides detailed information on historical New Discount Store Opens in Centerfield by Tim Judd After the recent closure of the China Gate in SalinaMai Thi & Lloyd Stitt are pleased to announce the opening of their new store in Centerfield "The LuckyBuck" The Stitt's want to thank their customers and friends for all the support they showed them in Gunnison and Salina with the China Gate With great anticipation they now ask them to join them at their new location at 80 S production distribution and consumption in Utah production by mine field county and land ownership and distribue tion by destination and "W'hile U S annual coal production established a record high in 2001 Utah's annual coal production was its second highest only 45000 short tons less than the 19 record" the report states Total US coal production was 112 billion tons in 2001 while Utah produced 2702 million tons of coal with a value of $480 million In addition the report found that Utah exported roughly 24 million tons in 2001 20 percent than it exported in 2000 The 2001 Utah coal report is now a vailable and can be downloaded from the Utah Geological Survey website at http: Main in Centerfield The Lucky Buck sells food furniture and whole sale items with a plan if necessary For their Grand Opening they will be raffling off a vacation package to Las Vegas or Mesquite for 3 days and 2 nights It will start on Wednesday the 19th and will continue through Saturday the 22nd the day of the drawing The Stitt's are going to be holding swap meets outside the store and invite all those to be a part of it If you have any questions please call us at area code(435) 528- - 5799 The store will open at 11 am to 6 pm Monday through Saturday Come out and support Mai Thi and Lloyd at their new 6tore and take advantage of the great deals they have to offer you Office w w or Utah Energy website at http: v£ii£i g yi ilahgo v enerdatahtro Copies may also be obtained directly from the Utah Energy Office For additional information please contact Jon Allred at the Utah Enor ergy Office Dai e Tabet at the Utah Geological Survey COPY t |