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Show Annexation Decision to Be Made At the Tuesday evening meeting of the City Council action was taken declaration for the manila area, set the time of the next meeting when final action of the annexation will occur, oc-cur, approved payments for construction construc-tion on the central park project, set the width for 900 South Street, endorsed en-dorsed the PTA's plan to have the bookmobile stop at the schools in the city, received an update on the progress pro-gress of the suit filed by the city against the state for the unfair formula for-mula for distributing sales tax, and appointed judges of election to serve at the November election. The Meeting began at 6:30 to provide pro-vide time to hold a public hearing to discuss the city's policy declaration on the Manila annexation. Mayor Haynie reviewed the need for the policy declaration and the problems experienced with the original declaration declara-tion which was adopted in June. Because of the decision of the county boundary commission it was observed observ-ed that the city had to go back through the steps of formally adopting adop-ting the policy declaration. Mayor Haynie noted that the annexation is scheduled in two phases with the first phase including the area north of the present city boundary to the church road or 8800 North. Phase 2 includes the area north of 8800 North to the south city limits of Cedar Hills Town. The reason for the two areas is because of the known opposition of Cedar Hills to the city's proposal to annex north of 8800 North street. This will alow annexation of the area in the first phase without opposition and then phase 2 can be resolved through the courts. It was noted that for the first while, the Manila residents may receive city services on a reduced basis until revenues from the area can pay for providing full services. It was stated that hopefully the county will work with the city in returning to the city a portion of the special service taxes paid by these ' people to the city for payment to assist in reimbursting the city for services ser-vices provided. It was noted that without this arrangement ar-rangement with the county no taxes would be recevied from the area until December of 1980. Asked if building permits forgone acre lots could be issued by the city after annexation, the council indicated that subject to approval by a planning commission to be appointed from among the residents of the Manila area that building permits could be issued. It was noted that -subdivisions before they can be approved must provide for connection to the city utilities. At the conclusion of the public hearing the council voted to adopt the annexation policy and to set Tuesday evening, October 9th at 7:30 p.m. as the time to take formal action on the annexation request. Lee Wimmer, city engineer, met with the council and presented pro-Continued pro-Continued on Page 3 Qty Council Has Varied Business Continued from Page 1 gress payments for work completed at the central park. The council voted to authorize payment for work completed com-pleted to date. Relative to a problem with what appears ap-pears to be defective pipe used in the sprinkling system at the park, Mr. Wimmer indicated that a letter has been sent to the contractor indicating that an extension of the guarantee period on the pipe should be granted for an additional three years so that if additional breaks appear the contractor contrac-tor will be responsible for these repairs, n The width of the road on 900 East above Loader Drive was discussed by Mr. Wimmer. He suggesated that the city maintain a road width on this street which would allow for thirty six feet of asphalt. The council approved ap-proved its recommendation. Mr. Wimmer reported that a grant application ap-plication is being sent to the Four Corners Regional Commission asking for funds to do a storm drainage study for the city. Councilman Mills discussed the problem of drainage water and suggested sug-gested that the majority of the building moratorium be placed in the city until the water drainage plan is complete. Several of the council members expressed ex-pressed concern about such a moritorium and the mayor suggested that additional time be spent in reviewing the ramifications of such an action. The council voted to postpone action on this moratorium indefinitely and indicated they felt that present provisions of the city code assure compliance to eliminating the related development problems. The problem with connecting a home located on 600 East to the sewer was discussed with the engineer. Councilman West will work with Mr. Wimmer to work out an aceptable solution to the problem. Concerning surface water coming from the Timpanogos Meadows subdivision sub-division located on 100 West, Mr. Wimmer noted that to be able to put this water in the 1100 North pipeline would require approval from the irrigation ir-rigation company. The city will contact con-tact the company about obtaining this approval. Walter Parker, owner of Lindon Garbage Pickup Company was present pre-sent at the meeting and asked how, if a part of the Manila area is annexed, will garbage pickup and billing be handled. It was suggested that until city services are extended into the area and a billing routine established that Mr. Parker continue to bill these people as he is doing at the present time. Concerning the requirement for mandatory garbage pickup, the council coun-cil felt that this would be required of the subdivided areas, but not the agricultural areas. Representatives from the Pleasant Grove Mobile Home Estates Control Committee met with the council and asked that the city assist the committee commit-tee in having the west side of Geneva Road cleaned and improved with curb and gutter. The council noted that the provisions provi-sions of the amended plat required the developer to install these street improvements and the performance agreement with the developer will be reviewed and the provisions enforced. The council discussed the minutes of the planning commission held September 19th. Relative to the road design on 200 South street the council coun-cil noted that the standard collector roads is to provide for aplanter strip between the curb and gutter and sidewalk. It was noted that at the church at about 1250 East had a different dif-ferent sidewalk design and that this may require some modification in the plan. Jeniel Humble, representing the Valley View PTA asked for the council coun-cil support for having the bookmobile to stop in Pleasant Grove. It was noted that this vehicle now stops only on-ly in Alpine and Lindon and that the county officials have indicated that they do not have enough funds to provide pro-vide stops in Pleasant Grove. The council voted to sign a resolution requesting re-questing the county commission to considering allowing the bookmobile to stop in Pleasant Grove. John Backlund, city attorney, discussed various suits filed by and filed against the city. Concerning the challange to the present distribution of sales tax Mr. Backlund reported this suit has been filed and some contact con-tact by the court is now expected. The council approved the hiring of Douglas Bezzant as a full time employee in the parks department. Concerning a pump house at the rodeo grounds the council authorized repair of this building to protect the valuable equipment housed there. It was reported that the state has allocated $2,230.00 for use in continuing continu-ing the low income housing assistance program. The council approved ap-proved purchase of a truck to be used in the water department for meter reading and related department work. Relative to use of the city library by county residents the council coun-cil voted to raise this yearly fee from $2 to $5 to help in paying for the operation of the library. The council discussed the need to obtain completion bonds for the Wade Springs Subdivision. It was decided to contact the new developer of the property and indicated that the necessary guarantees need to be given the city to assure that the required re-quired improvements will be installed. install-ed. A list of candidates to be judges of election was presented by the mayor. The council voted to approve the people peo-ple on the list and authorized notification notifica-tion to be sent by the recorder to these people. |