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Show 7 NATIONAL ENTERPRISE OCTOBER 17. 1977 Moratorium Continual from page 1 an existing constiuction moratorium, west of the University. Carolyn Tucker, a relative newcomer to the citizen activist scene, organized other residents in her block to Now Open SEVEN DAYS A WEEK French Country Dining Nightly Brunch on Sunday for Phone 942-17Reservations 51 petition for the change. We wanted our block to be included in the moratorium because a large protion of the block is owned by the same person who built an apartment building in the adjoining block, she says, and it is the type of building we don't want in our area." Incline Referring to Terrace, developed by Dr. Keith Lignell, Tucker opined that type" of building is shabbily built, does not provide adequate parking for its occupants and makes the neighborhood too off-stre- et crowded. I dont know the the moratorium is a tool to delay a decision, or postpone answering tough question, it is a disservice to everyone, he says. Often it is just convenient and comfortable to stop everything. In the meantime, particulars of construction, she says about the quality of building, but when you slam a door in one apartment you can feel the tremors all the way down at the other end of the building. Were afraid buildings like this will turn into slums in 5 years. If we allow more to be built, our inner city will soon be a slum, she says. Tuckers rationale for stopping construction in her block is based on what she and her neighbors believe is for the good of the city. Beyond the availability of parking space and population density, their concerns include the desireability for young families to live in the omically, 10-1- mm oil secuurfiflY Since 1909, Bums has been providing the best trained and equipped security guards. Bums provides over 140,000 hours of guard service annually to Salt Lake clients alone. Why is Bums the choice of companies who demand the best protection? Because Bums guards receive training in crowd control, fire prevention, parking and traffic control, personal safety techniques and client relations and courtesy. Bums guards also receive training in special problems applicable to certain industries or events as well as proper use of, and qualification in firearms, where necessary. Write or call to get the story on how Burns guards can save you thousands of dollars in control of theft, pilferage, vandalism, as well as provide expert security personnel without the personnel headache. International Security Services Inc. 530 Judge Building Salt Lake City, Utah 841 11 Phone (801 1328-892- he says. feels more strongly than Boyer that moratoriums are generally wrong. They are a way of taking property rights without due compensation, he states. In addition to skirting the due process requirements of law, moratoriums lack specificity. They apply to general bought a home here, and we have an economic interest in preservOf ing our neighborhood. course we benefit if we upgrade the quality of our neighborhood, she says. But it is not just our own property we are trying to If it gets too protect. crowded, we can always move. But it is not in the best interest of the city if we do. We areas instead of specific buildings, proposed projects or problems, he complains. Further, they are used as a place for political tools, officials to hide rather than make a decision. he says. As onerous as they may be to a community intent on conducting business on an ongoing basis, moratoriums are probably here to stay, and probably will appear in increasing numbers. What Tucker and her allies in moratorium requests are asking for is time. Time to conduct studies. It takes time to get SY&onlbofi econ- F.C. Stangl, contractor, city. through hurt Political tools Obstacle to developers bds get people Chamber sets discussion with hopefuls all the political machinery, all the paperwork, she says. She jumped on the activist bandwagon only two months ago, when her neighbor Albert Funk, a member of the Salt Lake Winners of last weeks primary election for Salt Lake City Commission will be treated to breakfast and Association of Community Councils, asked her to Oct. 28 in an event sponsored by the Salt organize the petition. The time it takes for citizens to conduct studies, however, is an enormous obstacle for any contractor or developer with a construction loan outstanding. Lake cross-examinati- Chamber Area Commerce. Deedee When Corradini, vice A new solution to medical bill pile ups When a two week stay in the hospital can cost $4,300, its time to look at an insurance plan that covers the family. And not just any plan. The new MED PAC plan is so comprehensive, you can't afford to be without it. For example, it covers hospital bills, intensive care, maternity, surgery, nursing home, home health care, emergencies and a lot more! Get all the details with no obligation now. 8 RALPH D. GARDNER, C.L.U. 328-887- 1 Gardner & Rich Insurance representing Tile TRAVELERS Insurance Companies SPECIALIZING of president of Bonneville Associates, a local political consulting firm, and chairwoman of the Chambers City and County Government Committee, will moderate the question and answer session in the Hilton Hotel's Three Seasons South Room beginning at 8 a.m. The breakfast will be open to the public and members of the audience will be able to question the candidates. Moratoriums arent unsays Robert iversally bad, Boyer of the Boyer Company. But if we in private industry moved as slowly as these citizens to conduct studies, wed be broke. 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