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Show , .. i MnUTi.i lUiEsfiifjlT i. T T . 1 ; r- f-:- t j c(T LftE - "41 . .t' 14 I I - 1 i ; I 50 VoL Friday, March 31 2000 69 No. 13 Coalville, Utah 84017 Republican And Democratic Caucus Meetings Held Last Monday BY PAMELA ROBBINS B Editor Caucui meetings for both the Republican and Democratic parties within the County were held on Monday evening, March 27, with the response being the best we have seen in years" according to representatives of both, patties. County Democratic Party Chair, Carma Burns, repotted that well ever 100 residents turned out in the Park City area with 30 people giving their support from both North and South Summit Areas. Burns attributed the high turn out to the fact that there are 6 democrats who are presently running for the position of the County Commissioq seat presently held by Commissioner Sheldon Richins. "I wouldn't say that one candidate stood out among the others at this point" said Burns,' adding, we will have a better feel for that after the County. Democratic Convention which will be held on Tuesday, April 18, 2000. In order to eliminate the need for a holding a Primary election. Thompson, too, voiced his approval of the party turnout at the various caucus meetings held in 39 places really throughout the County. believe that those who show up at the "1 Monday night-- a situation which Burns says she doesnt believe will happen." Glen Thompson. County Treasurer meetings are the ones who will eventually get to choose- - I can't stress the importance of caucus and party meetings enough. Thompson added that he believes "things will begin to move on a faster note for the candidates now. The Republicans will hold their convention on Saturday, April 29. 2000. and County Republican Party Vice Chair., stated that he doesn't see their party "not holding a Primary election either." The candidate within their party would need to carry 60 of the delegate votes in order to. eliminate The 1 candidates filing for the County Commission seat include: Randy Ovard- - a lifelong Henefer Resident and owner of two businesses, Vernon Belcher-resideOf Silver Summit and owner of Park City Primary election, a candidate would have to receive 66 of the votes from the 79 delegates that were selected 1 nt resTowing. Meriyn Johnson-Counl- y ident and current Mayor of Coalville, Max Greenhalgh-Sel- f employed bus- inessman. and resident of Jeremy Ranch Cliff Blonquist-Count- y planning dept, staff member and resident of Coalville, Sheldon resident and attorney. Michael of Woodland and former Democratic Chairperson. Allen Titensor-Par- k City resident and Ski Ron School Supervisor, of Snydcrville Basin, former County Commissioner, Shauna of Park City, -- Smith-Coalvil- Marty-reside- Perry-Reside- le nt nt Kerr-reside- nt former City Council Attorney and the only woman candidate, and Merrill Duncan Park City resident and retired California Police, chief. Gang A wareness For The Community BY PAMELA ROBBINS Bee editor Kamernn Farrell has chosen gang awareness as an Eagle Scout Project for our community. He has met with the Attorney General's Office concerning this timely subject. and along with his father, Paul Farrell, has made arrangements to have Sgt. Brenncman and two officers from the Salt Lake Metro Gang Unit give a presentation. Although the community seems to he quiet on this subject. it is important to become aware of the seriousness. The presentation will he held at the North Summit High School auditorium on Tuesday, April 4, 2000, and will he given in two sections. There will he an audio visual presentation after which questions will he addressed at both sessions. 1st session: 6 to 7 p.m. This will he for all students in grades 2nd session: 7:40 to 9:00 p.m. Parents, teachers and concerned adults are encouraged to attend this session. The 3rd and 4th grade students are invited to enter an art poster contest. The theme is on gang and crime prevention. There will he prizes awarded for I st, 2nd and 3rd place. Art will he judged April 4th. Community Participation would be greatly appreciated! f Sandra Morrison, County Historian, Donates Mntagc Items to be Displayed at the Courthouse Sandra Morrison, Summit County Historian, has been spending a lot of time making interesting additions in the Summit County Courthouse. The latest project includes the placement of several displays of historical signifi- A "Mining display", set op through the efforts of County Historian, Sandra Morrison, shows tools and a "working environment" as well as listing details of the history. An old time Juke box, a "coke" cash register (on loan from Jim Richins), glasses and a soda fountain set up, make for a realistic setting from the past cance such as a soda fountain. working tools for various jobs, such as mining, which played an important role in the County's past. - The finished project will be open to the public with a grand opening to be held on Friday, May 19. Mark your calenders now, so you won't miss it. Morrison met with the County Commission Board on Monday to have them sign lease agreements for articles on display in the new exhibition room. Growth ManagementReport rnmmnniLir Hniuilnnmnnf 1)1 UUItillllllUL) IFCHjiUjjIllCIIL DIUtlY Presented To County Commission Board , Grant Awarded to Summit Co. PAMELA ROBBINS Bee Editor Doug Dotson and Leslie Bums of the County Planning Staff were on hand at the regularly scheduled meeting of the Summit County Commissioners on ! i I I 1 ( Monday to discuss a recently completed County Growth Report. The facts in the report were compiled last week after extensive work has been done during the past year taking information from various meetings held throughout the county, written comments and lots of hands on work sessions. A public hearing was also held with the Commission board in February. When the Snyderville Basin Plan was established in 1997. planning objectives, policy and design standards were formed to create a new Vision or direction to follow. This was followed by the adoption in 1998 of the Snyderville Basin Development Code which provides the analytical basis and policy direction for the Growth Management Element. The new report lists several concepts in working toward the Vision which the County hopes to reach. I. Forecast of how free market forces would affect development in the unincorporated Basin if unhindered by resource or policy constraints. 2. An evaluation of likely growth patterns and associated impacts of growth under the existing regime to be consistent with the Vision. 3. Consideration of certain policy options and their potential role in managing growth in the Snyderville Basin. 4. Specific policy directions. Market demand for residential and resort development in the unincorporated Basin is expected to drive growth over the next 20 years, with the establishment of approximately 475 residential units each year with over 5,000 resort units (lodging units and hotel rooms), severe) golf courses, and significant additions to ski lift capacity. This growth is expected to generate a demand for over 50,000 square feet of retail space annually. AH of this is dependent on having water issues settled as well as other growth constraints. With Park City and the basin serving the dual functions of being a destination resort and residential suburb to the Salt Lake area, it is felt that these functions will continue and grow stronger in the future. The report includes projections showing the ski industiy in the Basin and Park City regions have increased from 25 to 40 over the past 15 that may slow if there isn't a strong growth trend in building a top year round retort through amenities, facilities and services offered. The report also touches on reveral aspects of planning which focus ou problems relating to the Olympic years-some-thi- Winter Games, escalating bousing costs, open space, tourism, developmental densities, and utilities. The planning dept, representatives told the board that before the program could move forward, additional guidance was needed to determine how to proceed. Commissioner Eric Scbifferli stated that he fell it was good "to look at the big picture" which would enable those involved in the decision making process to "give the public some concrete decision, give some direction, and be able to say to is where we are going " devclopers-her- e Continued otspege A3 BY PAMELA ROBBINS Bee Editor Community Development Block Grants totaling S7.5 million have been awarded to communities throughout Utah for local improvement projects. The CDBG program in the Utah Division of Community lias Development disbursed the funds from U.S. the of Department Housing and Urban, Development to the states seven regional Associations of Governments, which in turn award grants to communities for qualified projects. They include the e operation of human-servic- agencies, the purchase and rehabilitation of homes for low and moderate-incom- e residents, planning and con-stnicti- of community buildings, vari- ous economic-developme- nt initiatives, and numerous water, sewer, and sidewalk upgrades. The Utah CDBO program provides grants to cities and towns with populations cf lets than 50.000 and counties t of fewer than 200,000 people. The purpose of the program is "to assist in developing viable urban communities by providing decent housing, a suitable living environment. and expanding economic opportunities. principally for persons of low and moderate income." Summit County received $155,401 to assist with a water system upgrade. Summit County recipient cities included: Oakley-$100,00- 0 Wastewater treatment plant. Secondary water system. Francis-$80.00Bleachers and -- Coalvillc-$80,00- 0 -- 0 restrooms at fairgrounds, Sewer infiltration system. -- Kamas-$75.(NX- ) -- |