PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 10, 1985
THE CITY COUNCIL OF SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH, MET AS A COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE ON TUESDAY, DECEMBER 10, 1985, AT 4:00 P.M. IN ROOM 211 CITY AND COUNTY BUILDING.
THE FOLLOWING COUNCIL MEMBERS WERE PRESENT: GRANT MABEY THOMAS M. GODFREY SYDNEY R. FONNESBECK ROSELYN N. KIRK EARL F. HARDWICK EDWARD W. PARKER.
Councilmember Whitehead was absent from the meeting. Council Chairperson Fonnesbeck presided at the meeting.
BRIEFING SESSION
#1. Dennis Robbins of Alexander Grant and Co. briefed the Council on the Fiscal Year 1984-85 audit. He reviewed the layout of the audit report and reviewed the General Fund Management Letter which included recommendations about internal controls. He indicated that they had reviewed specific cases of City business as requested by the Council such as the STT account. He said they had reviewed how the procedures recommended to prevent a similar occurrence functioned and indicated that the procedures had been followed for the most part but each department had not documented the policies and procedures on a City-wide basis.
Regarding the purchasing department’s bid policy, the auditor found that the bid process was not overly stringent but certain projects resulted in a minimal number of bids due to the level of specialization required for the project. On flood expenses Mr. Robbins indicated that the reimbursement check from the county had been delayed because the City did not have an interlocal agreement with the county on this particular issue. Under internal controls, Mr. Robbins indicated that they were recommending a uniform policy for charging for data processing services. He said the airport charges were based on current year revenue but the water and sewer departments were on past year. He recommended that they all be billed on a current-year basis. The management letters for the airport, sewer and utilities department and the redevelopment agency were reviewed. Lance Bateman reviewed the administration’s implementation of the recommendations made by Dennis Robbins and associates.
Mr. Bateman reviewed the quarterly financial statements including an in-depth briefing on the shortfall in revenues expected this year. Councilmember Fonnesbeck questioned the City’s projection process in an effort to understand how this great of a shortfall could have occurred. Mr. Bateman indicated that the City’s revenue projection process was generally accurate but this year the county had decreased the City’s expected revenue through their property tax appeal process. Carole Stokes indicated that in the budget the monies appropriated for the Central Business Improvement District were listed as a lump sum. She indicated that it was her understanding that the board wished to hire, in addition to City staff provided, permanent staff to assist them. She wanted to see a line-item breakdown of how the CBID spent their funds.
#2. Carole Stokes briefed the Council on the evening’s agenda. She indicated that the airport had a new security process and she hoped to schedule time for them to brief the Council on that program. Councilmember Fonnesbeck briefed the Council about agreements with IHC which were an attempt to give the City more control over future developments at Primary Children’s and LDS hospitals.
The briefing session adjourned at 5:55 p.m.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH, MET IN REGULAR SESSION ON TUESDAY, DECEMBER 10, 1985, AT 6:00 P.M. IN ROOM 301 CITY AND COUNTY BUILDING.
THE FOLLOWING COUNCIL MEMBERS WERE PRESENT: RONALD WHITEHEAD THOMAS M. GODFREY GRANT MABEY ROSELYN N. KIRK SYDNEY R. FONNESBECK EDWARD W. PARKER EARL F. HARDWICK.
Mayor Palmer DePaulis, Albert Haines, chief administrative officer, Walter Miller, deputy city attorney, Kathryn Marshall, city recorder, and Lynda Domino, chief deputy recorder, were present.
Council Chairperson Fonnesbeck presided at and conducted the meeting.
The invocation was given by Police Chaplain Clarence Fields.
Pledge of Allegiance.
Approval of Minutes.
Councilmember Godfrey moved and Councilmember Mabey seconded to approve the minutes of the Salt Lake City Council for the regular meeting held Tuesday, December 3, 1985, which motion carried, all members voting aye.
(M 85-1)
Special Presentation
#1. RE: The Council and Mayor presented a Resolution of Appreciation to June Newman honoring her for 39 years of service at the Airport Authority. Ms. Newman thanked the Council for this resolution.
ACTION: Councilmember Whitehead moved and Councilmember Parker seconded to adopt Resolution 154 of 1985, a Resolution of Appreciation for June Newman, which motion carried, all members voting aye.
(R 85-1)
PETITIONS
Petition 400-348 of 1985 by Mary Lou Day.
RE: Requesting that the City rezone property at 1450 South 2200 East (the Curtis School site property) from “B-3” to an “R-2” classification.
ACTION: Councilmember Godfrey moved and Councilmember Kirk seconded to schedule a public hearing for Tuesday, January 14, 1986, at 7:00 p.m., which motion carried, all members voting aye.
(P 85-328)
Petition 400-370 of 1985 by Johansen, Thackeray, & McKenzie.
RE: The rezoning of property located at approximately 2300 East 1450 South from an “R-2” to a “B-3” classification.
ACTION: Councilmember Godfrey moved and Councilmember Kirk seconded to schedule a public hearing for Tuesday, January 14, 1986, at 7:00 p.m., which motion carried, all members voting aye.
(P 85-329)
DEPARTMENTAL BUSINESS
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
#1. RE: The proposed Housing Element Update.
ACTION: Councilmember Godfrey moved and Councilmember Kirk seconded to schedule a public hearing for Tuesday, January 7, 1986, at 6:30 p.m., which motion carried, all members voting aye.
(T 85-28)
#2. RE: The proposed Assisted Housing Master Plan recommending the reinstitution of the city’s land-bank program and the continuation of the housing program.
ACTION: Councilmember Godfrey moved and Councilmember Kirk seconded to schedule a public hearing for Tuesday, January 7, 1986, at 6:35 p.m., which motion carried, all members voting aye.
(T 85-29)
#3. RE: Funding for the clean-up of asbestos in the basement of the Children’s Museum.
ACTION: Councilmember Kirk moved and Councilmember Mabey seconded to suspend the rules and on first reading approve the transfer of up to $10,000 from the 11th Year CDBG Contingency Fund to the Children’s Museum to fund the clean-up of asbestos in the basement of their facility, which motion carried, all members voting aye.
DISCUSSION: Craig Peterson, director of development services, said that it would be in the best interest of the Children’s Museum to reallocate the funds appropriated for other improvements and use them for the asbestos clean-up. He said that an additional $10,000 was needed.
(T 85-30)
FINANCE DEPARTMENT
#1. RE: An amendment to the City’s staffing document for the Airport Authority.
ACTION: Councilmember Parker moved and Councilmember Whitehead seconded to suspend the rules and on first reading approve the amendment to the city’s staffing document and increase the Airport Authority authorized staffing level from 195 to 196 employees to allow for the hiring of a Facilities Maintenance Inspector, which motion carried, all members voting aye.
DISCUSSION: Louis Miller, director of airports, said that the Airport Authority Board approved this request. He explained that their janitorial contract was re-bid which resulted in a cost reduction of $13,000 per month and he indicated that they wanted to hire one airport facilities maintenance inspector to ensure contract compliance. He mentioned that this employee would also be responsible for other duties such as enforcing graphic standards.
(O 85-15)
#2. RE: Industrial Revenue Bond for G & K Services.
ACTION: Councilmember Whitehead moved and Councilmember Parker seconded to adopt Resolution 155 of 1985, subject to approval by the Salt Lake City Attorney, authorizing, providing for and confirming the issuance and sale by Salt Lake City, Utah, of its Variable Rate Industrial Development Revenue Bonds (G & K Services, Inc., Project) in the maximum aggregate principal amount of $2,000,000, for the purpose of financing all or part of the cost of the acquisition and construction of a commercial laundry facility and related improvements, for use by G & K Services, Inc., a Minnesota Corporation; prescribing the form of the Bonds and authorizing the manner of their sale, execution and delivery; approving the forms of, and authorizing the execution and delivery of a Loan Agreement, Indenture of Trust, Bond Purchase Agreement and other agreements and documents required in connection therewith; appointing First Security Bank of Utah, N.A., as trustee under the Indenture of Trust and as bond registrar and paying agent; approving and authorizing the execution and filing of certain Internal Revenue Service filings required with respect to the Bonds, authorizing the execution of the Bonds and all other certificates, agreements, instruments and the performance of all acts and other matters required in connection with the Bonds and said transaction and the Project; stating the pledge of the State of Utah under Section 11-17-13, Utah Code Annotated (1953), as amended, authorizing official(s) of the city to attend the closing of the bonds and to act for the city at the closing; approving and ratifying all acts heretofore taken with respect to the Bonds and the Project; authorizing and approving all other matters and the taking of all actions necessary or incidental to the consummation of the transactions contemplated by the resolution and the aforesaid documents; repealing resolutions or portions thereof in conflict with the resolution; providing a severability clause; providing an effective date; and related matters, which motion carried, all members voting aye except Councilmember Kirk who voted nay.
DISCUSSION: Councilmember Kirk expressed concern about the competition this project would present to local small businesses.
(Q 85-14)
#3. RE: Industrial Revenue Bond for Intermountain Milk Producers.
ACTION: Councilmember Godfrey moved and Councilmember Mabey seconded to adopt Resolution 156 of 1985, subject to approval by the Salt Lake City Attorney, authorizing and providing for the issuance and sale by Salt Lake City, Utah, of its Industrial Development Revenue Bonds (Intermountain Milk Producers Project) in the aggregate principal amount of $7,300,000 for the purpose of financing all or part of the cost of the acquisition and construction of a new milk processing plant and related Improvements, for use by Intermountain Milk Producers Association, a Utah cooperative association; prescribing the form of the bond and authorizing the manner of their sale, execution and delivery; approving the forms of, and authorizing the execution and delivery of a Loan Agreement, Indenture of Trust, Bond Purchase Agreement and other agreements and documents required in connection therewith; appointing a trustee under the Indenture of Trust and as bond registrar and paying agent; approving and authorizing the execution and filing of certain Internal Revenue Service filings required with respect to the Bond; authorizing the execution of the Bond and all other certificates, agreements, instruments and documents and the performance of all acts and other matters required in connection with the Bond and said transaction and the Project; stating the pledge of the State of Utah under Section 11-17-13, Utah Code Annotated (1953), as amended, authorizing official(s) of the city to attend the closing of the Bond and to act for the city at the closing; approving and ratifying all acts heretofore taken with respect to the Bond and the Project; authorizing and approving all other matters and the taking of all actions necessary or incidental to the consummation of the transactions contemplated by the resolution; repealing resolution or portions thereof in conflict with the resolution; providing a severability clause; providing an effective date; and related matters, which motion carried, all members voting aye.
(Q 85-10)
#4. RE: Industrial Revenue Bond for Holland Equipment.
ACTION: Councilmember Parker moved and Councilmember Whitehead seconded to adopt Resolution 157 of 1985, subject to approval by the Salt Lake City Attorney, authorizing the issuance and sale of Industrial Development Revenue Bonds, (Holland Equipment, Co. Project) Series 1985, in the aggregate principal amount of $1,200,000, to be initially dated as of December 1, 1985; authorizing the execution and delivery of an Indenture of Trust, Loan Agreement, Bond Purchase Agreement, Inducement Letter and other documents required in connection therewith; approving the form of a Mortgage, Security Agreement, and Assignment of Rents; approving the issuance and sale of such bonds for purposes of compliance with Section 103(k) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954; and authorizing the taking of all other actions necessary to the consummation of the transactions contemplated by this resolution, which motion carried, all members voting aye.
(Q 85-6)
#5. RE: Industrial Revenue Bond for William K. Reagan.
ACTION: Councilmember Mabey moved and Councilmember Whitehead seconded to adopt Resolution 158 of 1985, subject to approval by the Salt Lake City Attorney, providing for the financing by Salt Lake City, Utah, of a project consisting of an office production and service facility, equipment, furnishings and related property and improvements in order that William K. Reagan may be provided with facilities to promote the general welfare and encourage the increase of industry and commerce; authorizing and providing for the issuance by Salt Lake City, Utah, of its $2,000,000 Industrial Development Revenue Bonds, (William K. Reagan Project) Series 1985 which will be payable solely from the revenue arising from the pledge of a loan agreement with William K. Reagan; authorizing the execution and delivery of a loan agreement between Salt Lake City, Utah, and William K. Reagan; providing for the acquisition of land, financing and construction of said project; authorizing the execution and delivery of an Indenture of Trust and a Bond Purchase Agreement; confirming the sale of said bonds to the purchaser thereof, authorizing the use of an official statement; and related matters, which motion carried, all members voting aye.
(Q 85-7)
#6. RE: Industrial Revenue Bond for James L. Easton.
ACTION: Councilmember Kirk moved and Councilmember Mabey seconded to adopt Resolution 159 of 1985, subject to approval by the Salt Lake City Attorney, providing for the financing by Salt Lake City, Utah, of a project consisting of land, a building, equipment, improvements and related property in order that James L. Easton may be provided with facilities to promote the general welfare and encourage the increase of industry and commerce; authorizing and providing for the issuance by Salt Lake City, Utah, of its $5,000,000 Industrial Development Revenue Bonds (James L. Easton Project) Series 1985 which will be payable solely from the revenues arising from the pledge of a Loan Agreement with James L. Easton; authorizing the execution and delivery of a Loan Agreement between Salt Lake City, Utah, and James L. Easton; providing for the acquisition and financing of said project; authorizing the execution and delivery of an Indenture of Trust and Pledge, and a Contract of Purchase; confirming the sale of said bonds to the purchaser thereof; and related matters, which motion carried, all members voting aye.
(Q 85-12)
#7. RE: Industrial Revenue Bond for Champion/Commercial-Joint Venture.
ACTION: Councilmember Whitehead moved and Councilmember Parker seconded to adopt Resolution 160 of 1985, subject to approval of the Salt Lake City Attorney, authorizing the issuance and sale by Salt Lake City, Utah, of its Industrial Development Revenue Bonds, Series 1985 (Champion Commercial-Joint Venture Project) and authorizing the execution and delivery of agreement, documents, and instruments and related matters therewith; said Industrial Development Revenue Bond issue shall not exceed $8,000,000 and shall be used to provide financing for the acquisition, construction, reconstruction, and furnishing of a multi-purpose commercial building complex, parking facilities, and related facilities at Exchange Place and Cactus Street in Salt Lake City, Utah, which motion carried, all members voting aye except Councilmembers Fonnesbeck and Hardwick who voted nay.
(Q 85-l1)
#8. RE: Statement of Intent regarding IHC Hospitals, Inc. and an Industrial Revenue Bond for Il-IC Hospitals, Inc.
ACTION: Councilmember Hardwick moved and Councilmember Kirk seconded to adopt a Statement of Intent between Salt Lake City Corporation and IHC Hospitals, Inc. concerning the current Primary Children’s Hospital site when proceeds from the sale of Variable Rate Demand Hospital Bonds Series 1985A, 1985B, and 1985C are expended for new construction and/or renovation of the hospital facility, which motion carried, all members voting aye.
Councilmember Whitehead moved and Councilmember Mabey seconded to adopt Resolution 152 of 1985, subject to approval by the Salt Lake City Attorney, authorizing the issuance and confirming the sale by Salt Lake City, Utah, (the “City”) of its (i) $36,400,000 Variable Rate Demand Hospital Revenue Bonds, Series l985A (IHC Hospitals, Inc.), (ii) $31,200,000 Variable Rate Demand Hospital Revenue Bonds, Series 1985B (IHC Hospitals Inc.) and (iii) $31,200,000 Variable Rate Demand Hospital Revenue Bonds, Series l985C (IHC Hospitals, Inc.) for the purpose of financing the cost of acquiring, constructing, improving and equipping certain hospital facilities for IHC Hospitals, Inc. within the State of Utah pursuant to the Utah Industrial Facilities Development Act and Utah Interlocal Cooperation Act, said Bonds and all obligation of the city in connection with such transaction to be payable solely and exclusively from the revenues arising from the pledge of notes of IHC Hospitals, Inc., given as security for said bonds and in no event to constitute a general obligation or liability of the City or a charge against its general credit or taxing powers; authorizing the execution and delivery by the city of Loan Agreements, Indentures of Trust and Pledge and a Purchase Contract in connection with such transaction, and related matters, which motion carried, all members voting aye.
DISCUSSION: Councilmember Fonnesbeck said that the majority of the IRB would be used for Primary Children’s Hospital and the neighborhood was concerned that a previous “no-growth” agreement with IHC regarding LDS Hospital would not apply to Primary Children’s Hospital. She said that the Statement of Intent would provide safeguards for the neighborhood. Ms. Fonnesbeck then outlined changes which needed to be made in the Statement of Intent: 1. Page 4, (5), line 7, changed to read, “...permitted in the “H” or “R-H” zoning districts...” (“R-H” was added). 2. Page 5, line 7, changed to read, “...use in the “H” or “R-H” zones...” (“R-H” was added). 3. At the end of the first paragraph on page 5 the following sentence was added: “The parties intend that the agreements of this paragraph be reflected in a restrictive covenant to be negotiated and to be recorded to bind the successors of IHC, Inc. in the ownership of the property.” Bill Nelson, senior vice president with Intermountain Health Care, said that the Statement of Intent fairly represented their intent to be involved with the City regarding this development.
(Q 85-20)
#9. RE: Industrial Revenue Bond for UUHC/Boyer First South Associates.
ACTION: Councilmember Whitehead moved and Councilmember Parker seconded to adopt Resolution 161 of 1985, subject to approval by the Salt Lake City Attorney, providing for the financing by Salt Lake City, Utah, of a project consisting of a commercial office building, equipment and related property and improvements in Salt Lake City in order that UUHC/Boyer First South Associates, a Utah Limited Partnership, may be provided with facilities to promote the general welfare and encourage the increase of industry and commerce; authorizing and providing for the issuance by Salt Lake City, Utah, of its Industrial Development Revenue Bonds, Series 1985 (UUHC/Boyer First South Associates Project) not to exceed $9,000,000, which will be payable solely from the revenues arising from the pledge of a loan agreement with UUHC/Boyer First South Associates, a Utah Limited Partnership; authorizing the execution and delivery of a Loan Agreement between Salt Lake City, Utah, and UUHC/ Boyer First South Associates, a Utah Limited Partnership; providing for the acquisition, financing and construction of said project; authorizing the execution and delivery of an Indenture of Trust and a Bond Purchase Agreement; confirming the sale of said bonds to the purchaser thereof; and related matters, which motion carried, all members voting aye except Councilmembers Mabey, Fonnesbeck, and Hardwick who voted nay.
DISCUSSION: Councilmember Fonnesbeck opposed the location of the project.
(Q 85-18)
HOUSING AUTHORITY
#1. RE: A lease with the Salt Lake City Development Corporation and a sublease to the Housing Authority of Salt Lake City with respect to housing for the elderly of low- and moderate income.
ACTION: Councilmember Parker moved and Councilmember Kirk seconded to adopt Resolution 162 of 1985 approving the form of a lease agreement and a sublease agreement in connection with the Housing Authority of Salt Lake City Adjustable Fixed Rate Housing Bonds, 1985 Series A; and authorizing the City Council to do all other things deemed necessary or advisable, which motion carried, all members voting aye except Councilmember Whitehead who voted nay.
DISCUSSION: Albert Haines, chief administrative officer, outlined the resolution, which contained the Council’s conditions regarding this issue. He said that three of their conditions were part of the lease agreement. Cheryl Cook, city treasurer, said that the leases and subleases would not need to be approved for another year; this resolution was an intent to enter into the leases.
(C 85-564)
MAYOR’S OFFICE
#1. RE: Appointments to the Charitable Solicitations Committee.
ACTION: Councilmember Godfrey moved and Councilmember Kirk seconded to suspend the rules and on first reading approve the appointments of Lisa Buffmire, Tom Berggren, Susan Lyman, Preston Kearsley and Elizabeth Ann Wolf to the Charitable Solicitations Committee, which motion carried, all members voting aye.
(I 85-11)
PUBLIC UTILITIES
#1. RE: The siting of a future waste water treatment facility on property being acquired by the Public Utilities Department at approximately 4800 West 500 South.
ACTION: Councilmember Godfrey moved and Councilmember Kirk seconded to schedule a public hearing for Tuesday, January 7, 1986, at 6:50 p.m., which motion carried, all members voting aye.
(G 85-26)
PUBLIC WORKS
#1. RE: Special Lighting District No. 3.
ACTION: Councilmember Godfrey moved and Councilmember Kirk seconded to adopt Resolution 153 of 1985 to create Salt Lake City Lighting District No. 3, and to authorize the operation, maintenance, patrolling and powering of improvements as set forth in the notice of intention and to create the Special Improvement District, which motion carried, all members voting aye.
(Q 85-16)
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Petition 400-309 of 1985 by the Department of Public Utilities.
RE: A public hearing at 6:30 p.m. to obtain public comment concerning the request for Salt Lake City to vacate Midland Street between 1900 North and 2300 North Streets.
ACTION: Councilmember Kirk moved and Councilmember Godfrey seconded to close the public hearing, which motion carried, all members voting aye.
Councilmember Whitehead moved and Councilmember Mabey seconded to approve the petition closing the Street and direct the City Attorney to prepare the ordinance, which motion carried, all members voting aye.
DISCUSSION: Vernon Jorgensen, planning director, outlined the area on a map and said that the City owned all the property on the east side of this street. He said that four out of the other six abutting owners signed the petition. Mr. Jorgensen said that this was an unimproved street that does not actually exist. No one from the audience commented.
(P 85-255)
Height Regulations in “C-3A” Zones.
RE: A public hearing at 6:45 p.m. to obtain public comment concerning an ordinance amendment relating to height regulations.
ACTION: Councilmember Whitehead moved and Councilmember Godfrey seconded to close the public hearing, which motion carried, all members voting aye.
Councilmember Godfrey moved and Councilmember Mabey seconded to adopt Ordinance 91 of 1985 amending Section 51-24B-4 of the Revised Ordinances of Salt Lake City, Utah, 1965, relating to height regulations and direct the City Attorney to prepare a subsequent ordinance by January 7, 1985, disallowing exceptions, which motion carried, all members voting aye.
DISCUSSION: Craig Peterson, director of development services, indicated that this was a proposed text change in the zoning ordinance regarding the height of structures outside the Central Business District in Commercial “C-3A” zones. He explained that presently in “C-3A” zones buildings can be approximately 20 stories high; the proposed ordinance would limit the height to 12 stories. He added that currently there is additional height permitted for each foot of additional setback beyond the required 15 feet. Mr. Peterson said that an additional ordinance was being prepared which would provide for no exceptions to the 12-foot requirement. Rawlins Young, SLACC Land Use Committee, said that they opposed the ordinance because it would allow too much height in accordance with the urban design master plan. He indicated that they wanted the height limitation to be more restrictive.
(O 85-39)
Petition 400-363 of 1985 by Hermes Associates.
RE: A public hearing at 7:00 p.m. to obtain public comment regarding the rezoning of property located between 400 and 500 South and 400 East and 600 East from Residential “R-7”, Business “B-3” and Commercial “C-1” to a “C-3A” commercial classification.
ACTION: Councilmember Whitehead moved and Councilmember Kirk seconded to close the public hearing, which motion carried, all members voting aye.
Councilmember Hardwick moved and Councilmember Whitehead seconded to deny Petition 400-363, which motion carried, all members voting aye except Councilmember Parker who voted nay.
DISCUSSION: Craig Peterson, director of development services, outlined the area on a map and said that the petitioner had removed from consideration the block on 400 South between 400 and 500 East, so Block 33 (the block between 400 and 500 South and 500 and 600 East) was only being considered. He said that the proposed project was a Family Center, which the petitioner has built in other locations, consisting of retail, office, and professional services. Mr. Peterson indicated that if the zoning was changed the height restriction would be 12 stories with a 15-foot setback requirement. He said there would be 2,219 parking spaces, which exceeds the minimum requirement. Mr. Peterson said that the majority of the Planning Commission recommended approval of the zoning change with several conditions.
Kathy Wacker, Planning Commission, explained that three members of the Planning Commission opposed the zoning change because they felt it would conflict with the Central Community Master Plan, it would conflict with the Central Business District and because they felt there was ample “C-3” zoning in the area. She requested that the petition be denied. Scott Matheson, Rees Jensen, and Thayne Robson, representing the petitioner, spoke in support of the zoning change. Mr. Matheson suggested that the Central Business District included a commercial corridor between 400 and 500 South to 700 East. It was his opinion that this area would not be considered for something other than a commercial or business use and suggested that this project would be a catalyst to attract residential uses to this area. He said that this project was a new economic opportunity for the City and requested that the Council continue a decision about the zoning change in order to allow more time to study the issues. Mr. Jensen mentioned that they had held many meetings with neighborhood groups regarding this project. He said that in an attempt to help relocate the tenants in this area Hermes had contributed $2,000 in matching funds to Salt Lake City. He noted the evolving commercial corridor in this area and said that they had many letters of support from surrounding property owners and retail businesses. He said that other Family Center projects had stabilized housing and he said they were willing to accept the Planning Commission’s conditions. Mr. Robson expressed his opinion that this project would have significant advantages for Salt Lake City and the residents in the surrounding neighborhoods since the project would broaden and diversify the economic base of Salt Lake City by providing jobs, income, and tax revenues. He said the project would enhance the attractiveness of the surrounding residential neighborhoods including some high density developments which have experienced limited success. He mentioned that the mix of services provided by the Family Center would improve the range of options to consumers and would compliment existing facilities. He suggested that this project would be a bridge between Trolley Square, the increasing commercial activity along 400 South, and the CBD.
Council Members Kirk and Mabey expressed concern about the construction of too many shopping centers which would depress the market in the downtown area and Councilmember Whitehead expressed concern about how this project might affect the Sugar House business district. Councilmember Fonnesbeck said that in other cities malls had hurt the downtown area and Councilmember Godfrey questioned if this was a good location for the project. Public Hearing Registration Cards were received from 24 people in the audience opposing the rezoning and 22 people supporting the rezoning. These people did not wish to speak.
The following people opposed the rezoning request: Richard Coles, ZCMI Center Mall, Boyd Ware, Deseret Book, Debbie Reverman, Cross Roads Plaza, Joel Shapiro, 152 South Main, Robert Wagner, 421 South 4th East, Susanne Millsaps, 662 South Park Street, Steven DeMares, 577 South 500 East, John Greene, 741 Green Street, Michael Ortega, 509 East 800 South, Lois Brown, 310 South 300 East, Mark Thomas, 860 Park Street, Virginia Walton, 733 Green Street, William McHenry, 464 South 6th East, Rawlins Young, 2135 South 19th East, Jim McGuire, Clark Financial Corporation, Jeff Fox, 149 Windsor Street, Chuck Whyte, 577 South 500 East.
Reasons for their opposition included concern for protecting the surrounding residential neighborhoods, concern that the project would detract from downtown, concern about increased traffic, concern about the location of the project, and concern that a precedent would be set for commercializing Central City.
The following people supported the rezoning request: Marilyn Shearer, 3700 Gilroy Road, Andrew Buffmire, 1433 East 1300 South, Wally Wright, 490 16th Avenue, George Nicolatus, 2862 Crestview Drive, Wyllis Dorman-Ligh, 634 East 700 South, James Pappas, 2449 Russell Circle. Support was expressed for the variety of less expensive stores which would be provided that are not currently in the downtown area, and support was given to the idea that this project would attract people to the downtown area and enhance existing stores. Councilmember Whitehead encouraged this development to occur in a different area of Salt Lake City such as the Glendale area or the Northwest Quadrant. Councilmember Parker suggested that this project be given a chance to succeed. Councilmember Godfrey was concerned that the project would not benefit the south end of the CBD because it was so far east and he was concerned that it would pull business from Sugar House. Councilmember Mabey supported the types of stores which would be in this project but was concerned about overbuilding. Councilmember Kirk expressed concern about fragmenting the downtown area and Councilmember Hardwick indicated that the neighborhoods should have a voice about development in their area.
(P 85-257)
COMMENTS
#1. Councilmember Fonnesbeck mentioned that this was the last meeting for Council Members Whitehead and Parker. She said that they were dear friends and it would be difficult to lose them as Council Members. Council Members Whitehead and Parker concurred that they had a good relationship with the Council and would miss working with them.
#2. Orson West, 558 Downington Avenue, requested that the ordinance requiring snow removal from sidewalks be enforced. He explained that there were many elderly people in his neighborhood who had a difficult time using the sidewalks because they were not shoveled after a snow storm. Larry Simpson, 672 Wilson Avenue, also supported this request.
The meeting adjourned at 9:50 p.m.