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Show Clipper Forum ! IF.ainnmfiimgltoini CoTumcil caumdlidLate views ffeiredL which was recently announced, is not within the city limits but is unincorporated un-incorporated land under county jurisdiction. Wife sg I . iwftiiilii with our lifestyle. An indoor pool would be an asset and perhaps with careful money management, private pri-vate donations and fund-raising drives we could bring it about. I would work to that end. I would not vote to increase taxes. Her thoughts concerning a new multi-block jail complex is that it would dominate Farmington. Originally proposed as a 400 bed jail, 238,000 sq. ft., it compares to McKay Dee Hospital with 368 beds. It would create traffic problems, prob-lems, change the tone of our town, and be a burden on the citizens, never paying taxes, yet occupying valuable land with which we could do so many other, more productive things. I would volunteer to help the county commission find another, more desirable site. p.;ai i lit. Served on Farmington City Planning Plan-ning Committee. I feel I am qualified qual-ified to deal with people and issues in a sensitive and sensible manner. What are your ideas for downtown down-town planning in Farmington? I feel downtown Farmington should keep the deep cultural and unique pioneer characteristics which has made it Farmington. Downtown Farmington has an intrinsic in-trinsic character that has to be preserved. pre-served. We should preserve the trees and older homes and encourage encour-age businesses to build and landscape land-scape with that same character. How would you deal with problem prob-lem of locating a new county jail? Use as much diplomacy and tact as possible in dealing with the county coun-ty and having them respect the wishes and concerns of the majority major-ity of the citizens of the city of Farmington. This issue will have a great impact on Farmington for many years to come. I feel this decision should be studied stu-died with great care. In the proposed prop-osed plan over a 10, 20 and 50 year period, it would seem that a large tract of land would be needed to accommodate such a large facility. With Davis County projected to be the second fastest growing county on a percentage basis in the state, this decision needs to be well thought out. We need to make a decision which considers all the issues and not jump to an emotional emotion-al decision which one may regret at a later time. ' , sty (, ? PAT ACHTER Pat Achter is a candidate for the Farmington City Council. She is a half-time teacher in elementary gifted and talented program in Salt Lake City School District. A lifelong life-long resident of Davis County, she has resided in Farmington for 14 years. Pat received her B.S. degree in 1965 and a master's degree in 1983, both from the University of Utah. She has been a professional educator for 22 years, career-ladder career-ladder teacher leader, member Alpha Delta Kappa, teacher's honorary, hon-orary, lifetime member of Utah Historical Society, member and volunteer, Utah Heritage Foundation. Founda-tion. Active in numerous volunteer positions in PTA, church and city affairs. Married Eric Achter and parents of one son, age 12. I favor in keeping the downtown area of Farmington as the central business district. I believe with proper planning and thought, expansion ex-pansion can occur without disturbing disturb-ing our city's unique heritage and "small-town" flavor. I do not want several fragmented commercial areas throughout the community. I do not support locating a 400 bed jail facility in downtown Farmington. Farm-ington. I feel there is still much confusion over the county's plans for the jail. There are several questions ques-tions that need clarification. If Farmington City must house the jail, then input from local citizens is vital and should beconflfatf important impor-tant part of the county's final decision. ART MAXWELL Art V. Maxwell is a candidate for Farmington City Council. He received re-ceived a B.S. degree in engineering from USU in 1942, was a hydraulic engineer with U.S. Geological Survey Sur-vey from 1942-55, and was a consulting con-sulting engineer in private practice from 1955-1985. He served as president of one of Utah's largest engineering firms for 20 years, and national president of American Consulting Engineers. En-gineers. Mr. Maxwell's consulting firm specialized in storm drainage facilities facili-ties and municipal services, serving serv-ing the state of Utah and many counties and municipalities in Utah, including the city of Farmington. Farm-ington. Mr. Maxwell personally served as Farmington City engineer for over ten years prior to his retirement retire-ment in 1985, and has extensive background in the needs and progress prog-ress of the city. Following the 1983 floods, he designed de-signed all the city's flood control structures. He has extensive experience ex-perience with master planning, subdivisions, municipal utilities, construction and development. Because he is recently retired, he has the time and interest to be in- volved. " " " Mr. Maxwell is opposed to the location of larger jail facilities in the city, and will support strong master planning and growth controls con-trols which will allow Farmington to retain its flavor as a single-family residential community. He feels it important to have strict budget controls and wise use of funds. "I believe that I can render valuable valu-able service to the city and its residents resi-dents in all phases of future development. de-velopment. I have no ax to grind, will give all issues a fair and open hearing." MARDA A. DILLREE Marda A. Dillree is a candidate for the Farmington City Council. She is 42 years old, married 24 years to Steve L. Dillree, mother of three sons and a grandmother. Resident Re-sident of Farmington for 14 years. She attended Weber State College Col-lege three years, legislative intern for the Utah House of Representatives. Representa-tives. Profession, public relations coordinator. Fourteen years of PTA service including president of Farmington Elementary, council president, and two years on state PTA legislative action committee. One year on Davis County Board ,of Education. Past member of Farmington City Parks and Recreation Re-creation Committee, and Values committee. Presently serving as chairman of the Planning Commission. Commis-sion. Numerous other community and church leadership positions. My past and present public involvement in-volvement is a strong indication I care about Farmington. I want to help ensure that through continued citizen involvement the following goals are achieved: Future growth and development develop-ment will be sensitive to the values of the citizens. Taxes will not be increased, but that through well planned growth an increased tax base will enable us to meet the varied needs of the community. Farmington's unique historic character and beauty will be preserved pre-served and enhanced. A high level of public safety will be maintained. What are your ideas for downtown down-town planning in Farmington? The containment of the existing downtown commercial area is critical. cri-tical. However, we need to enhance en-hance that image and provide better bet-ter support for our existing businesses. I believe a plan to pro- ' r FRANKIE LYNN COULTER Frankie Lynn Coulter is a candidate candi-date for the Farmington City Council. Coun-cil. She is happily married and the mother of five children. Two children chil-dren are attending BYU. one is at Weber State and two children are sun at nomc. anc is a conege graduate, gradu-ate, has taught school and lived in Farmington for over 14 years. "My experience comes mainly in the form of many years of devoted service ser-vice to family, church and community, com-munity, serving as chairman, advisor, advi-sor, and on committees of various organizations. Ideas for downtown planning in Farmington include: preservation of the charm, big trees, quiet, easy pace, and family atmosphere. We have a good thing and must be vigilant vigi-lant to keep it. Large complexes downtown would bring with them a mad pace and traffic problems. Growth must be orderly and in line I Ml vide improved pedestrian circulation circula-tion and more accessible parking combined with some special streetscaping and pedestrian amenities ame-nities would help achieve both objectives. ob-jectives. The involvement of citizens and businesses is vital in the formulation of this plan. At present pre-sent the Planning Commission is in the preliminary stages of developing develop-ing such a plan. How would you deal with problem prob-lem of locating a new county jail? Unfortunately, at this point, I believe the problem of locating a new county jail is out of the hands of Farmington City officials. The West Farmington jail location. TOM BRANT Tom Brant, a Farmington City council candidate, has been a resident resi-dent of Davis County for 20 years, the last 15 have been in Farming-ton. Farming-ton. He is a graduate of the University Univer-sity of Utah with a B.S. degree and then had some graduate work at BYU in psychology and human relations. re-lations. Served on Farmington Recreation Re-creation Committee for four years including two years as chairperson. |