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Show City Council Met Tuesday Evening At the regular third Tuesday of the month Pleasant Grove City council meeting, the council review-ed a proposed amendment to the storm drainage fee ordinance, heard the city engineer's report, reviewed problems with e water in the Ravenhurst subdivision, the Mayor awarded a patriotic citizen award from the Veterans of Foreign Wars, reviewed the recommenda-tions of the Planning Commission, heard the city attorney's report and talked with the Republican can-didate for Governor about problems facing the smaller communities. Public Hearing The meeting began at 6:45 to provide time to conduct a public hearing to review a proposed amendment to the flood control fee ordinance which would exclude in-dividual lots from the provisions of the ordinance. Councilman Frank Mills indicated that in the developed areas of the city there were existing drainage facilities, i.e. ditches, that could handle the water generated from the lot, while in sub-divisions new facilities would need to be constructed to carry off the water. It was noted that the present or-dinance allows for council review of individual cases for a reduction in the fee to be assessed lots based on the amount of water being gener-ated from the lot. It was felt that this provision provides for allowances to be granted when deemed appropriate and that this would solve the problem of what lots would be subject to the fee. It was agreed by the council that the ordinance would not be changed and that certain criteria be established to determine the ap-plicability to individual building lots. Engineer's Report Lee Wimmer, city engineer, was present at the meeting to report on the progress of various construction projects. Concerning the repair on the sewer line which is settling on 1100 North, Mr. Wimmer reported he has been in contact with the con-tractor several times and each time he has indicated that he will get the work completed. The council decided to allow un-til July 18 to see some progress made on the repairs by the contrac-tor and if nothing is done before that date that the city arrange to have the work completed and the construction company billed for the costs. Mr. Wimmer also reported that the bid opening on the 200 South Street road improvement had been held earlier in the evening. He in-dicated the low bidder on Schedule I was Staker Paving Co. at a cost of $28,937.89 and the low bidder on Schedule II was Geneva Rock Pro-ducts at at cost of $90,359.80. He recommended awarding the bid to the low bidders. The council then voted to award the bids accor-ding to his recommendation, sub-ject to the approval of the state department of transportation. It is noted that funds for the work will come from City Collector Road Funds but that the state must review the plans and bids before ac-tual work can begin. e Water Problem Several property owners in the Ravenhurst Subdivision, which is located at 500 East 1100 North, met with the council to express concern about the amount of e water in the subdivision and the water getting into the basements of the homes under construction. The council noted that the developer is responsible to solve the problem and had been contacted about the matter and asked to remedy the problem. They voted to contact him again about the pro-blem and to allow until Aug. 8 to have the problem corrected. It is noted that one home in the subdivision has been completed and needs an occupancy permit but that this home has not experienced the problem with e water. The council felt that this occupancy permit could be issued for this home. The problem of water overflow-ing at the Monson tanks on 100 North was noted and Councilman David Holdaway indicated he would review the matter and determine the solution to the problem. He will report back to the property owner who is effected by this overflow of water. Other Subdivision Problems Mr. Wimmer indicated he has not been contacted by the county surveyor concerning what the coun-ty will do to solve the problems in the Firwood Subdivision. The pro-blem with settling of the road at Melanie Lane was discussed and prices to repair the road will be ob-tained and reviewed. Councilman Glenn Smith ex-pressed concern about the irrigation water that could be getting into the sewer system. He noted the problem with water flowing into manholes. It was suggested that citizens be advised to control their waste irriga-tion water so that it does not do this. Mr. Wimmer stated that he had talked with the E.P.A. grants office in Denver and had been told that the city should receive a grant offer in 6 to 8 weeks to perform the necessary work to replace sewer lines at several locations which have been shown to allow a sizeable amount of infiltration. Tom Ray, representing the Veterans of Foreign Wars attended the meeting and presented to Mayor W. Cornell Haynie a patriotic citizen award, given in grateful ap-preciation for unsolicitated inspira-tional patriotic service to the com-munity. The minutes of the Planning Commission held July 3 were read and reviewed. Relative to the special use permit which had been approved by the c ouncil in 1976 for a the planning commission had indicated that the attorney had stated that unless otherwise stated, an approval of a special use permit was given for an indefinite period of time. John Backlund, city attorney, was present and stated the council could put a deadline for construc-tion to complete the special use per-mit and this would effectively establish a period by which the work must be completed. Jens Fugal, who desires to con-struct a home off 100 East at about 1400 North, met with the council to obtain approval for issuance of a building permit. The council review-ed the agreement between the three adjoining propety owners and felt that with the agreement a building permit could be issued. City Suit John Backlund reviewed the suit the city has against Utah Mortgage Co. for failing to provide the necessary completion bond to com-plete improvements in the Wade Springs Subdivision. He noted that because of the lawsuit filed by the residents in the subdivision against the city, that the matter has become very involved. He noted that the represen-tatives of the bonding company have indicated that they will release to the city the money they are holding for bond but that the con-ditions for the release of the money is totally unacceptable to the city. He advised the council to not discuss the matter with anyone but that all dialogue should be directed to the attorneys for the various par- - ties. Asked aboiut providing some assistance to the people living in the subdivision, Mr. Backlund in-dicated that because of the present litigation the city should not do anything in the subdivision but look to the bonding company to rectify the problems. Bob Wright, Republican can-didate for governor, met with the council to become familiar with the problems facing small communities. The council discussed with Mr. Wright the problem with distribu-tion of sales tax, and needed legisla-tion to empower the cities to add an impact fee on all new residential construction. The council reviewed a proposal by an insurance company to provide health insurance coverage for city employees. It was noted that a sizeable savings could be realized by changing to the new company, that that benefits would remain the same. The council reviewed the mat-ter and voted to make a change to the new company. A request to extend the present speed limit north of 1100 North to about 1600 North was discussed and approved. The state depart-ment of transportation will be con-tacted to determine if this can be done. - "Pleasant Grove, the M&st Beautifully Situated City in Utah County" VOL. LXXIII, No. 29 PLEASANT GROVE, UTAH 84062, THURSDAY, JULY 17, 1980 Single Copy 15 LINDA CHIPMAN CINDY DeMAKCO JENNY DALEBOUT These three ladies will help in meetings set to talk about Geneva Steel problems and solutions in EPA fight. Meetings Set to Talk About Ways and Means To Help Save Geneva Steel Plant in Utah Several local ladies are working hard to keep their hiisbands on the job and they are planning to hold a meeting in Pleasant Grove next Tuesday, July 22 to acquaint local citizens with the problems facing Geneva Steel and to enlist support in keeping the plant in business. In fact, meetings will be held throughout the north end of the county on Tuesday, sponsored by the Citizens Coalition to Save Geneva. In Pleasant Grove, the meeting will be at the home of Mrs. Linda Chipman, 1555 East 72 South at 1:30 p.m. Residents of Lindon interested in learning exactly where the plant now stands and what must happen to allow it to stay in business can meet at the home of Cleo Hansen, 496 West 1930 North, Orem, at 3 p.m. Representatives of Geneva Steel will be at the meetings to explain matters and how local people can help it to stay in business here in the valley. Recently Geneva's superinten-dent, Henry Huish, met with the Coalition to acknowledge the impor-tant role they had played during the EPA crisis last fall, and to enlist their help once again as plant of-ficials seek to arrive at final settle-ment with the EPA. Mr. Huish told them, "We need your help desperately, if we're going to keep this plant competitive here in the West." In response to his request, the Coalition has scheduled a "Geneva Jobs Rally" to give local citizens a chance to meet with the govern-ment leaders and impress upon them the importance of assuring Geneva's future here and the urgen-cy of getting a final agreement with the EPA once and for all. "In other parts of the country people rallied after their plants clos-ed," Linda Chipman, secretary of the Coalition and chairman of the meeting to be held in Pleasant Grove explained. "That was too late. Let's rally now, see that our government is sensible and do what we can." Musical Program Set for Sunday Afternoon at 4 The Pleasant Grove City Recrea-tion Dept. is presenting members of the Alpine Chamber Orchestra in a program of small ensembles this coming Sunday at 4 p.m. in the chapel of the Olpin Mortuary. Featured will be compositions of Mozart and Beethoven. This is the music these great composers wrote for their own intimate circle of friends to enjoy with them. The public is invited to attend. Church and civic groups as well as individual householders are in-vited to ask these musicians to per-form chamber music programs for their membership and friends. Bret Frampton to Be Welcomed Home on Sunday Elder Bret Frampton has return-ed from the Ohio Columbus Mission Field. A homecoming honoring him will be held Sunday, July 20 at 3:50 p.m. in the new Lindon Chapel, 700 East in Lindon. Elder Frampton invites all friends and relatives to come and hear his testimony and his report of his mis-sion. He says the missionary work in Ohio is going well and when he returned he came from the new West Virginia Charleston mission. Do You Have Recollections About PI. Grove, Write Them What recollections do you have of Pleasant Grove? What about the Old Cannery. The old Ice House, the Day the boys left Pleasant Grove to fight in both World Wars, as the people gathered and the band played at the train station. The Old gym with its spring floor, winter time with its snow piled high as Ira Deveraux could be seen with his horse and snowplow clearing the streets making ready for the student who would soon be making his way to school. The old thrashing maching as it made its way to the farm and the farmers wife preparing ameal for the crew. Many other things could be mentioned. These things are the heart of a community. True we have many good histories, but we need the heart stories as they could be called. Please write your recollections and turn them into the Pleasant Grove Public Library or call Mrs. Smith at the library if you have any questions. Stories would be ap-preciated and welcomed from all citizens and those who once were citizens. The histories on homes are still wanted, please don't leave your home or memories out. VFW to Meet Friday Evening, July 25, 8 p.m. The Veterans of Foreign Wars will meet Friday evening, July 25, at 8 p.m. in the basement of the Pleasant Grove City Hall. Post Commander Thomas Ray asks that all eligible veterans attend and join the post. It can be a rewar-ding opportunity for you to help the post and also help yourself. jf ELDER MARK OSTLER Mark Ostler Will Go to Norway Elder Mark Floyd Ostler, son of Floyd and Laural Ostler, has been called to fill an LDS Mission. He has been called to the Norway Oslo, Mission field of labor. His farewell will be held Sunday, July 20, at 2:50 p.m. in the Pleasant Grove East Stake Center, in the Fourteenth Ward sacrament meeting. Elder Ostler is a graduate of Pleasant Grove High School and LDS Seminary. While in high school he lettered in track and football and was high school basketball manager for three years. He also coached Little League basketball and foot-ball. Mark received the 'Most Valuable Student Scholarship Award" from the Elks Club. Elder Ostler has been active in his church. He has received his Eagle Scout, Duty to God Award, On My Honor Award and has serv-ed as priesthood quorum president. Friends and relatives are invited to attend his farewell Sunday to hear his testimony and wish him well. He enters the mission home July 31. June Visits to Timpanogos Cave Up Slightly This Year During June 26,761 visitors were recorded at Timpanogos Cave a Monument for a slight in-crease over the same month in 1979 when there wer 26,171 visitors. Cave tours have been filled daily and 3,543 potential cave visitors had to be turned away during June when maximum tour capacity was reached. Because of the small size of the caves and the fragility of the cave resources, tours are limited to twen-ty persons and are running every fif-teen minutes. Tours are filled on a first come first served basis on weekends and holidays. Reserva tions are required for groups of ten or more people on week days. Numerous reservations have been scheduled for July with few reserv-ed tours remaining available. Normal hours for tour ticket sales are from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m, however, when maximum tour capacity is reached, ticket sales may be discontinued earlier in the day. Tickets are 50 cents for per-sons sixteen years old and over. The Visitor Center is open daily from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. and has an ex-hibit room and free twelve minute slide program. There is also a short nature trail, picnic area, snack stand and curio shop on the Monument. ELDER EDWARD RAY PROCTOR Edward Proctor Called on Mission Elder Edward Ray Proctor, son of Ray and Joy Proctor, has been call-ed to the England London South Mission by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-da- y Saints. A farewell will be held honoring the young Elder on Sunday, July 20 at 1:15 p.m. in the Pleasant Grove Stfke Center at the Fifth Ward sacrament meeting. Elder Proctor has held positions in Aaronic priesthood, played foot-ball at the Pleasant Grove High School and participated in ski com-petition. All friends and relatives are in-vited to come and hear his testimony and wish him well on his mission. An open house will be held aftei the meeting at the home of his parents. Elder Proctor will enter the mis-sion home on July 31. RETURN HOME President and Mrs. Leon Walker returned home from Chile recently and will be welcomed home Sunday in the Lindon 4th Ward meeting. President and Mrs. Leon Walker to Be Welcomed Home Sunday, 10:40 President Leon Walker and his wife Zeona have been released from their mission in Chile, where Presi-dent Walker was mission president. They returned recently from Chile Concescion field of labor, and a welcome home is planned for them on Sunday, July 20 at 10:40a.m. in the Lindon 4th Ward sacrament meeting. President Walker reports there are five missions now in Chile. He says the people are accepting the Gospel readily and they could organize a stake a month if leader-ship could be trained. All friends are invited to the welcome home Sunday to hear the Walker's report of their mission, and their testimony of the gospel. Energy Office Gives Free Pamphlet on Keeping Cool If you're like most people, the ris-ing cost of keeping your home cool this summer probably has you as hot under the collar. Sacrificing comfort for savings during a Utah summer doesn't necessarily seem like a fair trade off. To help keep your dwelling cool this summer, and at the same time reduce your fuel bills, the Utah Energy Office is offering a free pam-phlet full of ideas designed to help you get the most from your energy dollar. The pamphlet, "25 Ways to be Cool and Save Energy This Summer," offers easy to follow tips on how to keep the energy bills low when the mercury is high. Some tips include proper attic ventilation to reduce excessive heat build up in your home. "Radios, TV sets and cooking appliance ad extra heat too and should be turned off when not in use." The air condi-tioner or cooling unit, the com-pressor and condenser shuld be in-stalled in a shady location away from direct sunlight. "Do your cook-ing in the early morning or late evening and your house will stay a lot cooler." These and 21 other energy and money saving ideas are available free by contacting the Utah Energy Hotline at 581-542- 4 or droping by the Utah Energy Office at 231 East 400 South, Salt Lake City to pick up a copy. |