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Show | es NOVEMBER 22, 2000 WASATCH COUNTY COURIER _ the ground with the snow is hard to do experiment, and we’ve enjoyed it down . “here.” While the court is making its decision, Wasatch County clerk-auditor Brent Titcomb plans to go forward with © his plan to advertise for potential coun- Lightly, a national organization that promotes trail use with minimal environmental impact. The group approached a wellknown international company to dis- cuss sponsorship of a ee 009 grant for the construction of the Provo River -— Bridge’s cover. The anonymous -compa- ny’s officials met late ‘Kids are taking their lives in their 17 to dis Lands when they vida November cuss the proposed sponsorship, but as of _ press time, no deci-_ without the trail. : : “Tf. sponsorship is _ declined, we Saar probably go ahead as is and eae the | _ bridge without a canopy. However, the bridge would be built with load-carry- the committee maintenance.” is a or Ue following ae these bridges.” | ‘The Wasatch Coin Couriek will print the outcome of the proposed sponsorship in the November 29th issue. Army Corps of Engineers a ensure the few wetlands surrounding the trail would not be harmed. — Olson, who designed seems err! to Sige 2001. “T think ‘rele is a cai with ignoring the intent of the voters, _ which was to allow this transition to occur quickly and ee. Duval concluded. Horse property on 1 “VIEW” acre. 4 bedrooms, 2 full baths, forced air heating & wood stove, large shop with hay storage, new metal roof, all around pole ered due to proximity to the road. a } sass Minera, Nitin Saten, j aaeeReeD stinty lin a os , lia SERRE a hl lca ce a lene ial | - CHARLESTON Spring Creek Bridge would be uncov- a ha tion. i Darla Love, GRI the - yatures, allowing for natural habitation areas and impressive scenery. South authority it fin- ished in time for the Deerics, said Olson. Si: think it’s going is be fun. We Midway’s Olde Swiss Square rear entrance structure, Blue Boar Inn, _ | Development is in conjunction with — Heber Visitor’s Center and Swiss Oaks, was hired last summer to begin — * the Provo River mitigation, a $30 mil-~ bridge design. The group decided the lion project that includes adding curing capacity, so we ‘d look down -_ road for sponsors,” Pearson said. wants “That's shabe 2 a ues wewe'll. have to ask the State Supreme Court,” Duval said. “Who’s supposed need bike trails around this place. non-obtrusive to be directing litigation of this Kids are taking their lives in their benches. We will nature?” ; hands when they ride without the | probably - have — The move also SridennGaes. dea . trail,” Olson said. “It’s going to be guage in the initiative, which called for a trail to assist with — - quite an attraction. I don’t know of alot the election to. be held in peer eny, | of covered bridges in Utah, but there from the 7 would | in Duval said the original lawsuit will be filed, sans the county. : _ “We have to change gears a little — -|.. bit,” said. Duval, who is currently reThe US. Forest Service, Provo ' : writing the Supreme Court petition. “We’re hoping to ‘do it before restoration group, contracted engineers, Thanksgiving.” sewer district officials and UDOT repreThe 11th hour move by the comsentatives are working together on trail | mission raises questions about con-. and bridge development. trol of county matters. Though the “They've all liked the design. We officials are elected separately, have a deadline of October, 2001, because The group is - waiting for receipt: of a 404 permit - GEORGE OLSEN sion had. been released to the public. 7 the. election a CONTINUED FROM At set comment. ‘We're going to comply with whatever the court decide,” he said. of the Provo bridge lies an entrance, which utilizes river rock and is similar in design to Olson’s bridges. Fishermen have river access 50 yards from the proposed Provo River Bridge. - “We want to tie in pith a thematic sense our trail with what they are doing,’ Pearson said. “Enhancements will blend in, such as landscaping and will I take the judges word as final. | that November, 2002.” Pullan was out of the office for fhe holiday week, according to. his secretary, and could not be reached for if judgment and a final judgment to the point that no one can appeal it,” Quinn | said. Pullan said eecek, County will challenge its legality. _ “There was some opposition,” said — Dan Hancock, Morgan council chairman. “There’s always bumps because it's new to people. But looking back now, it’s worked very well.” By. mid-May, alter a= lawsuit was TNT to find out “= matters what state law requires regarding can— didate filing and campaign finance disclosure. “I don’t feel like there’s any great deal of precedent out there, but we'll work our way iieue es Pullan insisted. “ “Derek will be preparing a resolu- OMT iT Th i TT _ “housekeeping” primary, the election result was held _ gering ambiguity. “It’s good that we’re going to get a after local citizens filed a lawsuit to. STP tion date, the court will also rule on whether a special election can be held to elect a county council, whether there can be a primary, and when the. scat Now, it will be up to a Utah judge to~ decide the immediate future of - . Wasatch County’s form of government. Besides determining the elec- at tion for the county commissioners hold the presidential race hostage. Lit pe new council members will take office. Also included in the petition are two and confusion swirling around Heber Valley mildly resembled the ballot confusion in Florida, which continues to ces say they want the election to be held November, 2002 — period. late last week, Tracy Tabet, spokesperAccording to Utah Code, special Early .- Monday, the County son for the Attorney General’s office, election dates in an odd year such as Commissioners surprised County _ said they have not taken a formal posi2001 can only occur in February, May, Attorney Derek Pullan with an order tion on the election date. August or November. _ to withdraw Wasatch’s name from the _ “We're entitled to respond, but not | Though this marks the first optionpetition, the Courier has learned. al form of government proposal — compelled to,” Tabet said. “It will be up Though it was unclear when or if a to the court.” ) approved in Wasatch County, a similar | Officials meeting between the - measure was passed in Morgan Tabet did say she thought the state occurred, Pullan called initiative sponSupreme Court was the best venue to County two years ago. Under that-plan, sor attorney Gordon Duval to deliver decide the matter. “That’s the best way which called for a change to a seventhe news Monday morning. to handle this because we have a myrmember council, including five district “Voluntarily, they’re not going to iad of positions out there,” she added. representatives and two at-large, offibe involved in this process,” Duval That position was echoed by Quinn, cials agreed to hold the election the said in a telephone interview. following February. But following a_ _who said the court will solve any lin-— . find it on the ballot. The complaints = council’ s election date. The reason: the Commissioners | | | the lawsuit. Contacted by the Courier a judge doesn’t approve February. not be a co-petitioner on a lawsuit to be filed with the Utah Supreme Court to determine the new ; years,” he said. But Quinn added that the supporting committee would not be opposed to a May special election if he county, as it turns out, will ’ on the initiative question for failure to_ play in the outcome. Attorney General Jan Graham, along with Robert Wren, Lynn Adams, Rose Mecham, Bill Young and Eugene Owens, all petition ~ sponsors, is named as a respondent in . , a mini — any, the Attorney General’s office will wae election, _ DEREK PULLAN, County Attorney haa the brouhaha ensued when news came that over 1,300 residents failed to vote | Rl Following waged by both debates, mailto door visits yard signs.: hl act high profile campaigns sides, which included ers, phone calls, door and a sea of declarative BY DEREK JENSEN COURIER STAFF dates to file within 45 days of an election, which makes the deadline Dec. 22. - Tt is unclear; however, what role if A to. 43 percent margin. It culminated . .cil members. State code calls for candi- a is it’s fast and it’s _ final” oS “What's good. about it appeals.” - The legal action was aoa by : the Nov. 7 election where the change of government proposal passed by a 57 — Commissioners pull the plug in last minute ai _ it’s final,” Pullan said. “If we were to proceed in district court, you could get ee From Election Lawsuit in February,” he said. “But it’s a nice - a change, but we don’t want it for two “What’s good about it is it’s fast and County Withdraws oe a ~ set a date to hear the case. “I know driving campaign signs into- mek a “petition for declaratory judgment” is received, Pullan said the court has seven days to respond by memorandum. At that point the court clerk will LAWSUIT UPDATE fy EG CONTINUED FROM A1 piste ~ settled, the ballots were counted and - the new council took office in Morgan. Hancock says the process has been worthwhile. ee Quinn, a4 member of Voters For Responsible Government who helped shepherd through the change of government initiative, said he wants the - election to be held as soon as possible. “I don’t have a problem with it going to court, but I don’t think the 2,500 peo-. ple who.voted for it said, ‘yeah, we want ge LAWSUIT fence. barn, heated water trough & storage. Call to see: Darla 654-3155. —— lots more! _FREE THANKS GIVING DINNER M IDWAY Very cute one level home, good condition, 1 block _ off West Main Street. New Foundation, ready for - add-on. Two bedroom, 1 full bath. Very nice kitchen, appliances stay. Fireplace heats the whole house. Has force air furnace also. Kid’s water slide stays. 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