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Show Council emphasizes subdivision policy The Cedar City Council made some major policy decisions as well as allocating money and approving the hiring of a opinion research firm as requested by the- Cedar City Electric Utility Bpard. The council announced it is issuing a "disclaimer" concerning the city's input into the engineering and construction con-struction of subdivision streets and grades. The problem arose when the Southwood Subdivision, located northwest nor-thwest of Cedar High School, compromised com-promised with the city on initial road construction, as the city had accepted deeds on the property over 30 years ago. In the Southwood case, the city agreed to widen 600 South where it abuts the subdivison, grade and gravel 800 "South West from 700 West to 940 West, and to provide engineering for location and grades of all soseets. The city said, however, it would not provide service other than engineering on the remaining streets designated at 780, 860 and 940 Wesf. "This is the last old subdivision that has not been disqualified," Cedar City Manager Mike Embley said. "The city has decided to issue a disclaimer that no further subdivision work will be done by the city crews." Cracked foundations The council also okayed policies towards persons forced to move due to irrepairable foundation damage on the east side of town. Many of the new dealings will still be on a case-by-case basis, nowever. It was decided: -The city will provide 11 assistance it is capable of in seeking and applying for financial assistance for home and property owners. -The city, will provide all assistance it is capable of Tfl seeking and applying for financial assistance for home and property owners. -the city will protect those homeowners who have been forced to move or who will move between now and when financial assistance may become available. city officials will continue to offer abatements or transfer, building permits and water and sewer hook-up fees to those restoring or moving their hpmes within the city. Decision pending The council also said a decision is upcoming on the liability problem caused by abandoned property (open basements, etc.) in the problem area. The city gave the go-ahead to the Cedar City Electric UtilityBoard, sanctioned and commissioned by the council to investigate the power future of the city, to contract with a private survey research firm. (continued on page 3) BASEBALL ACTION. The exception rather than the rule is displayed in this picture as batter from Tri-State looks at "a low one" in championship action of District Little League Tournament. West Zion defeated Tri-City for the championship. Read about all the tournament action on this week's sports page. is Council okays flood plan for residential sewer connections within the confines of the Leigh Hill Special Improvement District from $120 plus extra fixtures to $50 plus extra fixtures City officials said the reduction was offered because of the new savings expected to accrue to the city if connections con-nections are made while the streets are torn up. Debbie Norton was given the oath of office to act in the stead of Yorke Nelson as city recorder. Nelson is presently recovering from illness. The council also noted in passing it would not name 1860 West street "South Cuspid" or "Sunrise Drive", as had been suggested, but instead it would be named "18G0 West Street." wMMaaaaMMM (continued from page 1) Money will be allocated to the board, City Manager Embley said, From the budget set aside for the board to pay for any costs incurred in the public opinion research. The board has indicated it will attempt to ,,guage the attitudes of city residents concerning private . and public power. The council also adopted a revised ordinance dealing with the lisensing of circuses and carnivals when under contract from local fund-raising groups. The ordinance, council members said, "now enables the council, on an approved case-by-case basis, to refund any license fees to local sponsors for thier fund raising projects." A public hearing to discuss the Iron County-Cedar City-U.S. Army Corps of Engineer proposal to build a flood channel and sediment structures on , Coal Creek was held in connection with council meeting. No opposition to the plan was expressed. As described by the Corps of Engineers, the project will consist of two debris basins in creek, one just below the steam plant, the second just east of Canyon Park, and of widening and "rif-raffing" (reinforcing) portions por-tions of the creek channel as it proceeds west. Five diversion structures and sediment basins would then be constructed con-structed west and north of Cedar City, the last one being immediately north of the airport runway. The engineers said local government would have an estimated $1-1 'i million expense for land costs, although Manager Embley said the price tag would be less than the estimate. The Army put their cost of construction at $1 million. Local government, they said, would take over responsibility for maintenance of the structures once completed. Reduced Fees The council reduced the standard fe |