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Show Lindon Discusses Park Purchase At the July 7 meeting of the Lindon City Council, much time was spent discussing the pros and cons of purchasing the Dee Peterson property for use as a recreational park for the city. It was decided to convey to Mrs. Peterson that the city was interested in buying the property but would suggest she go ahead and list it on the open market, reserving the name of the city with an option to buy. Mayor Kenneth McMillan reported that he is working on possible names for the citizens' advisory committee on cable TV. The council felt the committee should be made up of those that are interested in determining Lindon's needs and wants in terms of cable TV. Time for completion of improvements im-provements at the Westridge Estates will run out July 31 and the council decided to contact the developer and give him a deadline for finishing the work or the council would take the funds and.get it finished. There are some vacancies in the Planning Commission. The city council is looking at possible names for appointment to that board. A moratorium has been placed on multi-dwelling construction in platted subdivisions until the amending of the land development code comes up. The Lindon Fair has been scheduled for August 28. The problem of push button locks on restrooms at the ball diamonds was brought up. They say the restrooms are used by someone, who then forgets to free the lock before leaving, shuts the door and then its locked to anyone else who might want to use it. The council is looking into putting new locks on the doors that would not lock when shut. Report was heard on the proposed contract with the Central Utah Project for exchange of treated water for untreated water. It was brought out that the contract the CUP has with Orem is substantially different than the one offered to Lindon. The contract con-tract being offered to Lindon requires that Lindon pay for CUP water regardless of the need for it. According Ac-cording to city administrator, Mark Palesh, Lindon has enough water from its wells, etc. to last well into the 21st century. A resolution was passed to hire another full time employee for the public works department. As a final item at the July 7 meeting, the city council expressed a willingness to provide the labor to anyone in the city wishing to cover their irrigation ditch, if the resident will furnish the pipe. j There was not a full quorum at the July 21 council meeting, however, several items were discussed. Attorney Cole Durham attended the meeting to discuss business relating to the Redevelopment Agency. He mentioned that several residents, who had been taken out of the project area during the hearing changes in Continued on page 2 ( i . i I . ' ' t " ,' ' 1 v - : ' -v - it ' 'r.:1'') ' i ; V . t ' i ' ' l h . v " X..v ' : ' " . v i ( t . , .A t t - i ' : v i k .-"ft ' ' A i , f - " , M - ' . .-" . ' - V t ' I ' 4 ' .' ' - 4 v "' ' 'a i - ' v ; v -t J - " p 's I ;r ' : : - '.' f'- ' f ' " 7 K .,.. ,." JXJ ' " ' f " ' '' ' " -' '. " raPellinlafriS parlicil);,te "ii'lual dell camp -- One of the activities was 'Kiabovp).Morr on page 5. : From the Front Council Continued from Front Page ; the proposed plan, had expressed a ; desire to be put back inside the boundaries. The Agency felt they would be able to do that, however, it was stressed ' that once the plan was adopted, the boundaries will be set. T It was also mentioned that anyone ; wishing to withdraw their objections ; to the proposed plan after having submitted them in writing, must then do so in writing; otherwise, the agency must honor the written objection. ob-jection. There have been some complaints made of not being able to find a place - to picnic in the park because all areas ' seem to be reserved. ' Dennis Thompson said, "What little '- picnic area there is, generally is : reserved." He suggested some : alternatives to buying the Dee : Peterson property to develop as park : area. One possibility was to purchase ; a quarter-acre lot near the present ; Lindon City Park and put picnic - tables in there. - Another alternative being con- sidered is to purchase a long-term ' lease on property in Dry Canyon near Curly Springs, including the area just : east and west of the cliffs. It was felt that the road to the area could be graded and grass planted in the flat areas there. The council thought it would make a good Boy Scout camp also and the Scouts could perhaps help maintain it. They felt, too, that a park in Dry Canyon would decrease the problems that have been there. They are going to be looking at what monies are available. The police department is considering con-sidering several applicants to add another man lo the police force. They began joint interviews with the city council this week. Pleasant Grove recently purchased a roller for their road work and Lindon just acquired one, also. The city was able to purchase the roller from G & C for $1200. The council discussed the problem of assessments on special improvement im-provement districts that are due but have not yet been paid. It was brought up that the State law delegates to the city the right to go after the property, if payment is not made. It was pointed out that 70 percent or more have not yet paid. The individual in-dividual payments run anywhere from $150-$700. |