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Show City meedls large Isrnid parcels to attract industry Russell Snow, Pleasant Grove's representative to UVIDA and a member of the Industrial Development Committee for the city, told the city council last week that large tracks of land are needed to lure big industry to the city. Mr. Schow received approval from the city council to have the city attorney prepare a legal form which he could take to property owners asking them to guarantee a sale price on their property for a certain time. During the allotted time, Mr. Schow will try to attract one of the numerous businesses which have indicated they would like to locate in the area. The representative said that many of the nationally known businesses are looking for a piece of property containing 25 to 50 acres. Pleasant Grove has no pieces this large remaining in either of the Industrial Parks. Only two pieces of one acre each remain in the Gibson Industrial Park.. He explained that some of the businesses are called "clean" industries in that they do not cause any serious impact. Some of them prefer to locate in a non-industrial area, he said. These have plans for attractive buildings with lovely landscaping all around. He suggested that another industrial park could be built on State Road 89 if the property were available for such a venture. City Engineer reports on new water lines City Engineer Lee Wimmer reported that crews will begin laying water pipe on 200 S. from 700 E. to 1500 E. in the next few days as part of the water improvement project underway in the city at the present time. The pipe to be installed will use a slip joint between sections of pipe rather than the lead joint that is in the present pipe. The lead joints tend to leak after a period of time and the new joints will be less likely to. He also reviewed the city's present policy on excavation bonds noting that the Pleasant Grove ordinance states that a $1,000 bond is required and the city standard specifications say that $2,000 is needed. Some council members had earlier discussed changing to a fee based on square footage of the trench. Mr. Wimmer said he felt the fee should be flexible and at the same time administratable. He added that the square foot method takes time and considerable administration and he does not recommend it. He suggested a cash bond based on a typical project in the city. He urged the council to adopt a $2,000 cash bond for excavators who work regularly in the city and $1,000 for one-timers. It was noted that a flat fee can be collected at the time the building permit is issued while the square foot method would require waiting until the trench was dug. Mayor David Holdaway said that the ordinance would have to be amended to add the new figure and it would need to be placed in the standard specifications. The engineer reported that Wade Springs, and other springs in the area where there never used to be springs, are flowing into the Murdock Canal. Debris is being carried into the canal, too. He said the city needs to divert the springs and also clean the debris from the canal. He said that a trench made by a backhoe to divert the water would be necessary to keep it out of the canal. He added that the historical ; vhannsl for Wade Springs was in " this location and it was there before the canal was. The council will ask for a legal opinion on this from the city attorney and a decision will be made from there. Councilman David Dickerson asked if the city is prepared to handle the water from Wade Springs if it is diverted under the canal. The present pipeline taking water from Wade Springs into the city water system cannot hold all of the water that is presently coming from the springs. Therefore, the excess water has no place to go but in its original channel to the canal, it was explained. City asked to join lawsuit Paul Taylor of the Utah Lake Landowners Association asked the city council for financial assistance in their lawsuit against Salt Lake County. Mayor David Holdaway said the council could look at making an allotment to the association when they contemplate the new budget. He added that no funds are now available for this cause as all funds have already been budgeted for the fiscal year. Superintendent Tony Brooks of the Water and Sewer Department told the council that his men have fixed a lot of water leaks and are continuing to do so. He said that ground saturation and some ground movement has contributed to the number of leaks reported. He also noted that dustpans in some manholes are needing to be replaced because of the gravel and debris on the roads which has been getting into them. Brooks explained that the base for the new Monson water tank has been poured. He also added that the Wade Springs are running about 500 gallons per minute and about the same amount is being lost because the pipe is not large enough to carry it all. . City Ok's Sunday use of park facilities The council discussed reserving the city park pavilions on Sunday and decided the city can continue to allow residents to reserve park pavilions for Sunday use. The question had arrisen on the r-iservations for Sundays after the council decided the city policy would be to not allow city property to be used for activities on Sundays . such as ball games or car races. Firemen ask for fireworks The Pleasant Grove Fire Department has requested authorization to order the fireworks for the July 4th display. The cost would be about $2,000. Mayor Holdaway said he thought money had been budgeted for this but it had not. The Strawberry Days Association has indicated a willingness to contribute to the fireworks display fund. Other donations could possibly be collected, the council members said. They felt that the fire department could provide for some fund raising at the Fireman's Breakfast. Other organizations could be asked to donate financially to the project, the council determined. Flood control committee working The mayor said he will call a meeting of the flood control committee as a part of the next regular city council meeting. Councilman John Franpton said that the Battlecreek flood control basin is now cleaned and the Grovecreek basin would be .... completed in a few days. Councilman Lloyd Ash said he has been watching the potential slide areas on the mountain east of town. The slides near the Wadley clay pit were noted. The possible blockage of the Murdock Canal by a slide or the breaking of the Salt Lake Aqueduct was pointed out. He indicated that there could be an event happen that we have no control over that could cause serious damage in the city. Purchase of flood insurance by citizens was strongly suggested. |
