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Show 50 Vol.63No.26 Friday, June 26, 1998 Coalville, Utah 84017 Cemetery Beaurificafion Still Under City's Priorities Questioned by Residents by IFire After discussing improvement idea with David Bell, Utah State University Extension Landscape Jama Powell BEE EDITOR A number of people continue to how their discord with the Coalville Cemetery improvements, but city officials still believe the changes ire for the better. In a recent letter addressed to the Summit County Bee (June 5, 1998), Helen Welch, of. Midvale, addressed the issue, writing that she was happy to see the lawn improvements but was upqet over die removal of die access road near the grave plots her family owns. .Welch also wrote that she had always liked having her family take care of the lots and wasnt sure why Coalville I care throughout die cemetery, fee Crittenden, the council member improvements, the area needed to be continued to lode more and more ran ittenden said that, minus a few excep-il- y grew unkempt after the city cleaned up die cemetery once a year just prior to Memorial Day. Architect Community Development Specialist, in late 1994, and after holding a number of hearings to get the feelings of plot owners, die city developed a plan to bring perpetual care of die cemetery into the. hands of the city. ' This plan called for a one time fee at $68 per plot to be paid to the city. Once collected, H Coalville would then use the interest accrued from the funds to pay for maintenance of the grounds. The $68 per plot was considered too Flag Day: These flags graced the outside of the Coalville much by a few, who in turn either gave up Cemetery on Memorial Day. Although many believe the area looks their plots or sold them to individuals who better now that the city offers perpetual can, others think its a were willing to pay die one time fee. waste of time and money since other projects need to be addressed. One such individual is Metrald McQueen, way of upkeep. Crittenden said she has heard her abate of complaints the project wasn't helping the cemetery look all that much i With this in mind, McQueen sold his plots and purchased others in the Hoytsville Cemetery, where private and volunteer maintenance continues to be the primary - they are for the better. She said a number of people who complained in the beginning have actually called with See Coalville page 3A Kamas General Plan Nears Completion Few Residents Visit Open Houses to Give Opinions of Plan by Jama Powell BEE'EDtTORy The City of Kamas offered open , houses on Wednesday aid Thursday, June 24 and 25, for residents to view the new general plan' ahd to hear any opinions they may have on die document : Only a few developers and land owners turned out for the event, however, .disappointing Mayor Allan Scales. Scares said he would have liked to see more locals show ....interest jn the general plan because it effects die entire city, not those owning land. .The city st ill oeedsJo held a pair of pub ; lie hearings, but Scares said he wanted to hear from the public on a more informal, basis. He pointed out that although die plan was based on a public survey of city residents, its still ' important to get input now that it is nearing completion. Tbe city has been working on the plan for ova a year and a half. After council memben went door to door to get the feelings of residents, the survey was handed over to Andrew Jackson, land iisc planner from Mounlainlands in Provo. Jackson, working closely with the city council and using the survey as an outline, developed several elements and proposals that should give the city a little direction in future planning. According to Jackson, the most important part of the general plan process is die community vision statement, which acts as a purpose or goal of future development ' The community vision for the Kama general plan is: To provide an organized, peaceful community with clean air and a central business district which enhances the historic and rural atmosphere of-- the community, while preserving our agricultural heritage and providing a tourism gateway to the High Uintas. By following this vision, several goals were set into die gen-oral plan, such as channeling future growth into area that can be served by the public infrastructure and facilities, and encouraging property owners to keep their property dean and free of weeds in a beautification program. Other goals include preserving prime agricultural land within Kamas, encouraging rural and country themes in architecture and preserving historic sites. To help planners, a land use map has been developed, as well as water and sewer maps. These maps will show which area are most plausible for different types of developments. Based on calculations that die Kamas population will grow from 1,450 in 1998, to approximately 1,600 by the year 2000, the plan calls for the need of 25 to 30 net new jobs be created in the city each year for Kama to keep pace with the needs of the - I..' 1 -- . one-on-o- ne "I Got Ya!" Jed (Hues, senior bom South Summit High School, wrestks down a steer at this years Utah High School State Finals In Heber. Gina woa the steer wrestling competition and took home the Champion Saddle. Thirteen members from the South Summit Rodeo Club participated in the rodeo. See page 4A for details.. Mirror Lake Fees Going tfo All the Righ? Places Yearly Passes Offered for Volunteer Work ment of trail grooming equipment, winter restroom maintenance, snow removal, and increased visitor ser vices. byji BEE EDITOR A year after implementing a fee program for recreational use of the Mirror Lake Area, dose to $250,000 has been collected and a large number of projects have benefited bom die additional funds. This winter some of the funds were used to help increase the quality of visitor experience well as enhance the protection of die area. Some programs aided by the additional money included the replace- , u This summer even more programs are planned. The money will go to the creation of a revised travel plan map, more campground repair, the maintenance of die Highline Trail, and spring fencing repair, which will help further protect the springs that supply drinking water to campgrounds. According to Ken Staley, recreation planner for the Kama Ranger District, the young plan has been working great Instead of being sent to a general recreation fond, the money collected from the Mirror Lake Area users is being used to improve die 320 square miles adjacent to State Route 150. In other words, 100 percent of the funds collected near Mirror Lake, are being used at Mirror Lake, which is exactly what the plan was designed to do. On June 23, 1997, the Kamas and Evanston National Forest Ranger Districts of the Wasatch-Cach- e began collecting fee for recreational uses in the Mirror Lake Area. The plan was part of die Recreational Fa Demonstration Program to test die feasibility of usergenerated cost recovery. The Mirror Lake Area is one of 100 sites testing the three year program. , Staley said die program was implemented because of dwindling funds. Federal funds have been crashing like a stone, he said, "while recreational uses have gone up. Now, through fees, users of the area are helping keep the land maintained and the wildlife protected. Staley made dear that fees are only being charged for the use of National Forest resources, not the use of SR 150. Daily and weekly passes are available to anyone wishing to stop and enjoy the area, whether visitors want to hike, camp, picnic, or just take a few pictures. Weekly passes cost $6 this year, down from last years $10 fee. The daily pass expiration time has also been changed, extending from noon to 2 p.m. so campers arent forced to rush out rtf the site to avoid a . violation. Thanks Sir: Lori Legerofthe Kamas Ranger District, hands a Mirror Lake recreation paa to a patron before ha eaten the i Anyone just passing through is exempt from the user fee. However, regular patrols Ire used to help enforce die program and citations of $35 are issued to Sec Kamas Rangers' on page3A growing population. To do so, the plan encourages commercial growth along designated areas, such along Main Street Although discussions are only in the preliminary stages, die council has also incorporated dans to develop a commercial corridor just outside the cuy along State Route 248. Along those same lines, plans are currently. under way to create an inter-locagreement between Kama and surround ng towns and cities, such is Francis and Oakley. This agreement a al would give each city idea of what their neighbors plan to do with growth between the areas. As the towns grow closer together, the agreement will ensure that developments are compatible. Other dements of the general plan include a transportation element, a public facilities element, a moderate income housing element, and an environmental element. Each one of these play a key role in future plans and ahould be integrated or adjusted to ensure developments meet the community vision and goals. The next step is to offer a public hearing at a Kama Planning Commission meeting to get residents input. Then, based on the commission recommendation, the City Council will hold another public hearing before adopting the plan. Once die plan in adopted, the Planning Commission will no longer make decisions pertaining to matters of development without first referring to the plan. It will continue to be amended, however, as the community wants and needs change. The document is available for public perusal from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Mooday through Friday, at the Kamas City HalL Mayor Scates encourages everyone to look over the plan and make sug- gestion of improvement. Stranded! Approximately 30 young women were stranded in the mountains above Marion last Wednesday after a summer snow storm dumped nearly two feet of snow. The women, part of the LDS Heber Stake, set-u- p camp Tuesday and awoke to a winter wonderland the next morning. It took nearly the entire day Wednesday to get the campers off the mountain. , .Regional Artists Presented at Kimball 'Art Center ' Kimball Art Center announces the 2nd Annual Rocky Mountain Invitational Exhibition to be held July 10 through. September 1, 1998. Eighteen of finest contemporary representational artists have been invited to participate in this year's exhibition. Opening events for the 1998 .Exhibition will be held on Friday and Saturday, July 10 and ' 11 at the Kimball Art Center r The opening event is a Preview Reception on Friday evening, July 10 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in the Main Gallery, The Preview Reception is open to the public and affords the public, patrons and collectors the first opportunity to view this exceptional exhibit, Attendees will have die opportunity to vote on'the People's Choice award during the Preview Reception on Friday1 rw ' evening.--'On Saturday, July 11 from 10:00 a.m to 3:00 p.m.. Rocky Mountain Invitational artists will demonstrate their individual artistic styla and mediums for patrons, Collectors and the public during 'Artists in Action.' 'Artists in Action is inspired by Park City's Historic Old Town atmosphere and majestic mountain setting. Come join us in the mountains and watch professional artists create works of iut ' Opening events conclude on s Saturday evening with the Awards Presentation and Exhibition Sale from 6:00 pjn. to 8:00 p.m. Four awards will be presented: The 'Gallery Award of Excellence chosen by members of the Park City Gallery Association, the. Trustee's Award, aelected by Kimball Art Center Board of Trustees members, the 'Critic's Award will be presented by Ed Kincaid of the Park Record, and die last award to be presented will be the ': 'People's Choice Award. ' Attendees at - : the Awards Presentation and Exhibition Sale will then have first opportunity to purchase pieces of art to add to their collections. For beginning collectors this exhibit pro-vi- da an excellent occasion to select the first piece rtf art from which to build an enjoyable collection. ; ;.;: ;;The Park City region is feat becoming America's pewest art mecca, attract-- ; ing artists, galleries and collectors to the area, Annually, Kimball Art Center opens it's Main Gallery to feature work created by invited artists, both established and emerging artists, sculpting and painting the west as viewed through their eyes. V The Rocky Mountain Invitational .. allows artists the opportunity to exchange artistic thoughts, ideas and critiques, as well as associate with patron and collectors in a relaxed, stimulating atmosphere. Artists from the following states will be participating; Utah, Colorado,' Arizona, California, Kansu and Wyoming..: . ffhafc Inside... Classifieds. 4B 2A Editorials. -- f f.VsV, Missionary Notes. ntiHmrU.:..::. f ' xs ' , ' Us i- - .' .7B - V c ....4A - Mnw ' ii--- . 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