PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH
TUESDAY, MARCH 18, 1986
THE CITY COUNCIL OF SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH, MET AS A COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE ON TUESDAY, MARCH 18, 1986, AT 5:00 P.M. IN ROOM 211 CITY AND COUNTY BUILDING.
THE FOLLOWING COUNCIL MEMBERS WERE PRESENT: FLORENCE BITTNER THOMAS M. GODFREY GRANT MABEY ROSELYN N. KIRK SYDNEY R. FONNESBECK WILLIE STOLER EARL F. HARDWICK.
Council Chairperson Hardwick presided at the meeting.
BRIEFING SESSION
Carole Stokes, council executive director, briefed the Council on the evening’s agenda. Larry Livingston, council office, reviewed the Sugar House rezoning requests with the Council and briefed them on the Planning Commission’s recommendations.
The briefing session adjourned at 5:55 p.m.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH, MET IN REGULAR SESSION ON TUESDAY, MARCH 18, 1986, AT 6:00 P.M. IN ROOM 301 CITY AND COUNTY BUILDING.
THE FOLLOWING COUNCIL MEMBERS WERE PRESENT: FLORENCE BITTNER THOMAS M. GODFREY GRANT MABEY ROSELYN N. KIRK SYDNEY R. FONNESBECK WILLIE STOLER EARL F. HARDWICK.
Mayor Palmer DePaulis, Walter Miller, deputy city attorney, Kathryn Marshall, city recorder, and Lynda Domino, chief deputy recorder, were present.
Council Chairperson Hardwick presided at and Councilmember Stoler conducted the meeting.
The invocation was given by Police Chaplain Robert Blackhurst.
Pledge of Allegiance.
Approval of Minutes.
Councilmember Kirk moved and Councilmember Godfrey seconded to approve the minutes of the Salt Lake City Council for the regular meetings held Tuesday, March 4, 1986, and Thursday, March 6, 1986, which motion carried, all members voting aye
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Special Presentation
1. Mayor DePaulis presented Celebration of Reading awards to Heather Stanley, Honey Peterson, Jamie Atwood, Cameron Horrocks, Anthony Grow, Daniel Egli, and Benjamin Martinez. He presented a plaque to Wanda McDonough for her volunteer work with the Salt Lake City Library. He noted the great reading programs available.
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PETITIONS
Ione McKean Davis Memorial Park.
RE: An ordinance renaming Foothill Drive Park.
ACTION: Councilmember Kirk moved and Councilmember Mabey seconded to suspend the rules and on first reading adopt Ordinance 23 of 1986 amending Chapter 8 of Title 27 of the Revised Ordinances of Salt Lake City, Utah, 1965, by adding a new Section 32 relating to lone McKean Davis Memorial Park, which motion carried, all members voting aye.
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DEPARTMENTAL BUSINESS
CITY COUNCIL
#1. RE: An ordinance amending Section 117 of Article 7, Title 46, of the Revised Ordinances of Salt Lake City, Utah, 1965, as amended, relating to speed limits on Salt Lake City streets, reducing the prima facie speed limit from 30 miles per hour to 25 miles per hour.
ACTION: Councilmember Fonnesbeck moved and Councilmember Godfrey seconded to refer this ordinance to the City Attorney and Transportation Division for a recommendation and schedule it on the Council agenda for April 15, 1986, which motion carried, all members voting aye.
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#2. RE: Industrial Revenue Bond application fees.
ACTION: Councilmember Kirk moved and Councilmember Bittner seconded to adopt Resolution 34 of 1986 authorizing the imposition of fees to be paid by applicants for Industrial Development Revenue Bonds, which motion carried, all members voting aye.
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DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
#1. RE: A grant application with the Department of Energy for a central district heating and cooling feasibility assessment.
ACTION: Councilmember Kirk moved and Councilmember Bittner seconded to suspend the rules and on first reading adopt Resolution 31 of 1986 authorizing the execution of an interlocal grant application between Salt Lake City Corporation and the U.S. Department of Energy for a grant for a central district heating and cooling feasibility assessment to determine the benefits and applicability of supplying the Central Business District and other areas with central heating and cooling energy in order to further economic development activities, which motion carried, all members voting aye.
DISCUSSION: Arlo Nelson, capital planning and programming, said that it was timely to assess the district heating alternative because of Block 57 and the City and County Building renovation. Councilmember Kirk asked how the consultant was chosen and Mr. Nelson explained that they solicited letters of Interest and qualifications. He said that consultants were interviewed and a team that had done these types of specific studies was selected. Mr. Nelson said they used a careful and specific approach to selecting a consultant. Dr. Val Finlayson, Utah Power & Light, expressed their support for this program and said that UP & L believes this is timely. He said they wanted to be partners with Salt Lake City in energy systems for the future.
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#2. RE: An amendment to the Rape Crisis Center CDBG project.
ACTION: Councilmember Fonnesbeck moved and Councilmember Hardwick seconded to suspend the rules and on first reading approve an amendment to the 8th Year CDBG allocation for the Rape Crisis Center subject to completion of lien agreements, amending the scope of the project from building rehabilitation to building acquisition to allow the center to purchase a building at 2035 South 1300 East for operation of the Rape Crisis program, which motion carried, all members voting aye.
DISCUSSION: Arlo Nelson, capital planning and programming said that this was budgeted and the Rape Crisis Center had now found a location. He indicated that questions relative to zoning matters had been cleared by the planning department and the necessary lien agreements would be dealt with by the attorney’s office prior to closing. Christine Waters, Rape Crisis Center, said they had support from the community in terms of fund raisers to help pay the mortgage.
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FINANCE DEPARTMENT
#1. RE: Intermountain Health Care Industrial Revenue Bond.
ACTION: Councilmember Godfrey moved and Councilmember Kirk seconded to adopt Resolution 35 of 1986 authorizing, empowering and directing the Mayor of Salt Lake City, Utah, to take certain actions with respect to the permanent fixing of the interest rate on said City’s Variable Rate Demand Hospital Revenue Bonds, Series 1985-B (IHC Hospitals, Inc.) and its Variable Rate Demand Hospital Revenue Bonds, Series 1985-C (IHC Hospitals, Inc.), each in the aggregate principal amount of $31,200,000, which motion carried, all members voting aye.
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MAYOR’S OFFICE
#1. RE: Appointments to the Mosquito Abatement District Board.
ACTION: Councilmember Godfrey moved and Councilmember Mabey seconded to approve the reappointments of Joe Fenton and Jim Talebreza and the appointments of Judith Pallor and Byron Haslam to the Mosquito Abatement District Board, which motion carried, all members voting aye.
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PARKS DEPARTMENT
#1. RE: Notice of Reversion to Oak Hills, Inc.
ACTION: Councilmember Godfrey moved and Councilmember Mabey seconded to adopt Resolution 36 of 1986 exercising the city’s right of reversion of a 2.9 acres parcel of land located at the mouth of Emigration Canyon and notice of the reversion to Oak Hills, Inc., which motion carried, all members voting aye.
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PUBLIC WORKS
#1. RE: Special Improvement District No. 40-R-6.
ACTION: Councilmember Fonnesbeck moved and Councilmember Godfrey seconded to adopt a motion approving and confirming the assessment roles as modified and beginning the 60-day appeal period for SID 40-R-6 for concrete replacement on noncontiguous streets, which motion carried, all members voting aye.
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#2. RE: Special Improvement District No. 38-760.
ACTION: Councilmember Fonnesbeck moved and Councilmember Godfrey seconded to adopt a motion approving and confirming the assessment roles as modified and beginning the 60-day appeal period for SID 38-760 located at 900 North between Redwood Road and Starcrest Drive, which motion carried, all members voting aye.
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#3. RE: An ordinance regarding repairs and replacement of sidewalks and curb and gutters.
ACTION: Councilmember Fonnesbeck moved and Councilmember Godfrey seconded to adopt Ordinance 24 of 1986 amending Subsections 38-2-1(1), 38-2-l(3)(b), and 38-2-1(3)(d) of the Revised Ordinances of Salt Lake City, Utah, 1965, as amended, relating to repairs and replacement of sidewalks and curb and gutters, which motion carried, all members voting aye.
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#4. RE: Levying a tax for Special Lighting District 3.
ACTION: Councilmember Godfrey moved and Councilmember Kirk seconded to adopt Ordinance 25 of 1986 levying a tax and for the assessment of property in lighting District No. 3 for the period of five years and the furnishing of electrical energy therefor, which motion carried, all members voting aye.
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#5. RE: Bid opening for 1700 South Street, 300 West to State Street, Project 38-685-2.
ACTION: Councilmember Mabey moved and Councilmember Kirk seconded to refer the bids to the City Engineer for tabulation, which motion carried, all members voting aye.
DISCUSSION: Kathryn Marshall, city recorder, opened and read the bids. Bids were received from Geneva Rock Products, Gibbons & Reed Co., Moulton Excavating, Staker Paving, Western Quality Concrete, Inc., and Workman Construction.
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#6. RE: A resolution creating Salt Lake City Lighting District 1 and a resolution appointing the Board of Equalization.
ACTION: Councilmember Godfrey moved and Councilmember Kirk seconded to adopt Resolution 32 of 1986 creating Salt Lake City Lighting District No. 1, 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.
Councilmember Godfrey moved and Councilmember Mabey seconded to adopt Resolution 33 of 1986 appointing the Board of Equalization for Lighting District No. 1 of Salt Lake City, Utah; and setting the dates to hear and consider any objections to and make corrections of any proposed assessment which the said Board may deem unequal or unjust on Monday, April 21, 1986, between the hours of 6:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m., and between the hours of 4:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday and Wednesday, April 22 and 23, 1986, which motion carried, all members voting aye.
DISCUSSION: P. D. Kiser, transportation division, explained that two of the corner properties which protested out would have to pay for more footage than if they had not protested out. He said that because the properties were being assessed on both sides they were given a 75 foot-exemption but when one side of the property was protested out they were no longer considered a corner property and lost the 75-foot exemption. He said that although both sides were protested only one side qualified to be removed from the district. Mr. Kiser indicated that at this time the property owners were unaware of this situation. He said that one option was to give them the 75-foot exemption anyway. Walter Miller, deputy city attorney, suggested that this problem be dealt with through the Board of Equalization. Mayor DePaulis suggested that the property owners be notified about this situation and the alternatives so they could understand the problem.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
UDAG - Block 57
RE: A public hearing at 6:25 p.m. concerning the proposed application by Salt Lake City for an Urban Development Action Grant in the amount of $9 million to be used to construct a parking facility and central heating and cooling facility in conjunction with the Williams Realty Company’s redevelopment of Block 57.
ACTION: Councilmember Fonnesbeck moved and Councilmember Mabey seconded to close the public hearing, which motion carried, all members voting aye.
DISCUSSION: This application request was withdrawn. No one from the audience commented.
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Petition 400-277 of 1985 by the Sugar House Community Council.
RE: A public hearing at 6:30 p.m. regarding the rezoning of all Residential “R-4” to “R-2” and “R-3A”, much of the existing Residential “R-6” to “R-5” and “R-2”, some existing Business “B-3 to “R-2” and some existing Commercial “C-3” to “C-l” and Residential “R-5” in the area located generally south of 2100 South to 2700 South Streets and between 500 East and 1100 East Streets (Forest Dale and Fairmont Neighborhood).
ACTION: Councilmember Kirk moved and Councilmember Godfrey seconded to close the public hearing, which motion carried, all members voting aye.
Councilmember Mabey moved and Councilmember Godfrey seconded to approve the rezonings as recommended by the Planning Commission except postpone action On the Commercial “C-3” property between 500 and 600 East and Wilmington and Stringham Avenues, the Residential “R-4” property fronting on the north side of Stringham Avenue between 500 and 600 East, and the Business “B-3” property on the northeast corner of 2700 South and 500 East, which motion carried, all members voting aye.
DISCUSSION: Bill Wright, planning and zoning, outlined the proposed rezonings on a map. He said the goal was to implement the master plan recommendations and stabilize the neighborhoods. Mr. Wright referred to the “C-3” property between 500 and 600 East and Wilmington and Stringham Avenues proposed to be rezoned to “R-5” and said that this property was in the middle of a residential area. He also referred to a strip of property adjacent to this parcel, fronting on Stringham Avenue and presently zoned “R-4”, and said that this was also proposed to change to “R-5” to conform with the rezoning of the “C-3” property to the north. He said that there were businesses on the “C-3” property which would all become nonconforming.
Mr. Wright explained that the “C3” property was a remnant of the time when the railroad line was very active and the long-range plan was to change the Commercial “C-3” to a residential use over time. He reiterated that the proposed rezonings were consistent with the Sugar House Community Master Plan and the small target area plan.
The following people spoke in support: Gene Davis, 865 Parkway Avenue, Gayen Wharton, 1024 Ramona Avenue, Becky Hutcheon, 847 Elm, Darrell Newbold, 2599 South 500 East, Ken Eltinge, 940 Elm Avenue, Rawlins Young, 2135 South 1900 East, Robert Christopulos, 770 Aston Avenue. Public Hearing Registration Forms were received from 14 people who supported the rezonings but did not speak.
The following people spoke in opposition: Paul Wells, 2233 South 500 East, Floyd Fagg, 1045 Ash Avenue, Provo, Rick Campagna, 2423 Lake Street, Joseph Hoskins, 2429 Lake Street, William Ridley, 2567 South 6th East, Kurt Ovard, 2281 South 600 East, John Moray, 1919 Hubbard Avenue, John Farrington, 205 Cordelia Avenue, Tom Hollingsworth, 2453 South 700 East, Don Racine 2260 South 6th East, Al Cleveland, 2262 South 6th East, George Allen, 2529 South 8th East, A. D. Firmage, 2694 Eagle Way.
General opposition was expressed about the hindrance of potential development, lower resale value of property, and the effect on existing businesses. Public Hearing Registration Forms were received from 14 people who opposed the rezonings but did not speak. Bill Wright submitted two protest letters, one from Dale and Mary Driggs, 525 East 2700 South, and the other from Ken Millard, 2200 South 900 East. John Park, 742 Loveland Avenue expressed concern about a tax increase because of the rezoning.
Councilmember Fonnesbeck expressed concern about changing the Commercial “C-3” area to “R-5” thus making the businesses all nonconforming. For point of clarification Councilmember Hardwick said that the downzonings would not affect the current businesses and Vernon Jorgensen, planning director, mentioned that the downzoning would prohibit expansion but the use would stay with the land and it could be changed to a similar use. Councilmember Mabey also expressed concern about the “C-3” area proposed to change to “R-5” and suggested that this be reviewed prior to rezoning. Councilmember Fonnesbeck expressed concern about the corner at 500 East and 2700 South; she thought it was impractical to change this “B-3” parcel to “R-2” since no home could be built. She suggested that this area also be reviewed. Councilmember Fonnesbeck supported the downzonings so the neighborhoods would be protected. Councilmember Stoler also expressed his support.
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Petition 400-277 of 1985 by the Sugar House Community Council.
RE: A public hearing at 6:45 p.m. regarding the rezoning of all of the existing Residential “R-4” to “R-2”, all of the existing “R-6” to “R-5”, some existing Business “B-3” to Residential “R-5” and “R-2”, some existing Residential “R-5” to “R-2” and the existing Commercial “C-2” to Residential “R-5” In the area located south of Interstate 80 to 2700 South along both sides of Highland Drive and along 2700 South between 1100 East and Highland Drive (Highland Drive Neighborhood).
ACTION: Councilmember Kirk moved and Councilmember Godfrey seconded to close the public hearing, which motion carried, all members voting aye.
Councilmember Godfrey moved and Councilmember Kirk seconded to adopt the petition as recommended by the Planning Commission, which motion carried, all members voting aye.
DISCUSSION: Bill Wright, planning and zoning, displayed a map of the area and the proposed rezonings and said that this hearing was continued from February 18. He said that a neighborhood meeting was held on March 12 and the Council toured the area on March 6.
The following people spoke in support of the rezonings: Gene Davis, 865 Parkway, Marcus Barney, 1231 E. Warnock Avenue, Al Hollingshaus, 2479 Highland Drive. Public Hearing Registration Forms were received from 12 people who supported the petition but did not speak.
Leonard Winegar, 2439 Highland Drive, opposed the petition and reiterated that he had presented a petition at the February 18 hearing with 37 signatures opposing the petition. Councilmember Godfrey indicated that after the Council toured the area he felt the recommendations were good.
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Airport Budget Opening
RE: A public hearing at 7:00 p.m. regarding the proposed amendment to the Airport’s FY 85-86 Capital Projects Budget, and a resolution waiving the 15-day review period requirements of Section 33-1-66.
ACTION: Councilmember Kirk moved and Councilmember Godfrey seconded to close the hearing, which motion carried, all members voting aye.
Councilmember Kirk moved and Councilmember Godfrey seconded to adopt Resolution 37 of 1986 amending budgets of Salt Lake City, Utah, Airport Authority Fund, for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1985, and ending June 30, 1986; and adopt Resolution 38 of 1986 waiving the requirements of Section 33-1-66 of the Revised Ordinances of Salt Lake City, Utah, 1965, as amended, to facilitate the execution of the long-term land lease with McDonnell Douglas, which motion carried, all members voting aye.
DISCUSSION: John Wheat, airport authority, explained that they were requesting an Increase of $920,000 to the capital projects portion of their budget and they were requesting that the 15-day review period be waived for long-term land leases. He said that both items dealt with the McDonnell Douglas long-term land lease. He mentioned that two projects would be delayed and the cost estimate for the site work at McDonnell Douglas was $2.4 million. No one from the audience spoke.
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Golf Fees
RE: A public hearing at 7:15 p.m. concerning a proposed increase in golf fees and golf pass prices.
ACTION: Councilmember Godfrey moved and Councilmember Kirk seconded to close the public hearing, which motion carried, all members voting aye.
Councilmember Mabey moved and Councilmember Kirk seconded to charge $175.00 for the senior citizen pass, which would be available to Utah residents only, which motion carried, all members voting aye.
Councilmember Mabey moved and Councilmember Bittner seconded to charge $75.00 for the senior citizen coupon for 30 9-hole rounds, which would be available to Utah residents only, which motion carried, all members voting aye except Councilmember Kirk who voted nay.
Councilmember Godfrey moved and Councilmember Hardwick seconded to discontinue the Wednesday discount rate for senior citizens, which motion carried, all members voting aye.
Councilmember Mabey moved and Councilmember Godfrey seconded to limit all passes to weekdays, excluding holidays, which motion carried, all members voting aye.
Councilmember Hardwick moved and Councilmember Godfrey seconded to eliminate regular passes, which motion failed, all members voting nay except Councilmembers Hardwick and Godfrey who voted aye.
Councilmember Mabey moved and Councilmember Bittner seconded to charge $5.00 for 9 holes at all courses, which motion carried, all members voting aye.
Councilmember Mabey moved and Councilmember Kirk seconded to charge $9.00 for 18 holes at all courses except Bonneville and Mountain Dell which would be $10.00 for 18 holes. This motion was not voted upon because the following substitute motion was made.
Councilmember Godfrey moved and Councilmember Hardwick seconded to charge $10.00 for 18 holes at all courses, which motion carried, all members voting aye except Councilmember Mabey who voted nay.
Councilmember Mabey moved and Councilmember Godfrey seconded to charge $2.00 for 9 holes for team special play, which motion carried, all members voting aye.
Councilmember Mabey moved and Councilmember Godfrey seconded to charge $4.00 for 18 holes for team special play, which motion carried, all members voting aye.
Councilmember Mabey moved and Councilmember Godfrey seconded to charge $1.00 for a small basket of range balls, which motion carried, all members voting aye.
Councilmember Mabey moved and Councilmember Godfrey seconded to charge $2.00 for a large basket of range balls, which motion carried, all members voting aye except Councilmember Fonnesbeck who was absent for the vote.
Councilmember Mabey moved and Councilmember Godfrey seconded to charge $6.00 for a golf cart for 9 holes, which motion carried, all members voting aye except Councilmember Fonnesbeck who was absent for the vote.
Councilmember Mabey moved and Councilmember Godfrey seconded to charge $12.00 for a golf cart for 18 holes, which motion carried, all members voting aye except Councilmember Fonnesbeck who was absent for the vote.
Councilmember Mabey moved and Councilmember Godfrey seconded to charge $1.00 for private golf cart use for 9 or 18 holes, which motion carried, all members voting aye except Councilmember Fonnesbeck who was absent for the vote.
Councilmember Mabey moved and Councilmember Godfrey seconded to charge $75.00 for a junior coupon for 25 9-hole rounds, which motion carried, all members voting aye except Councilmember Fonnesbeck who was absent for the vote.
Councilmember Mabey moved and Councilmember Kirk seconded to charge $300.00 for a regular pass, which would be available to Utah residents only, which motion carried, all members voting aye except Councilmember Fonnesbeck who was absent for the vote and Councilmember Godfrey who voted nay.
Councilmember Fonnesbeck moved and Councilmember Mabey seconded to make the ordinance effective upon publication, which motion carried, all members voting aye.
Councilmember Kirk moved and Councilmember Bittner seconded to direct the administration to provide fiscal analysis on rates in October of 1986, which motion carried, all members voting aye.
Councilmember Hardwick moved and Councilmember Mabey seconded to define a senior citizen as 65 years old or older, which motion carried, all members voting aye.
DISCUSSION: Councilmember Stoler explained that the Council had asked the administration for Information about the growth and maintenance of golf courses and the necessary fee schedule to accomplish this growth and maintenance over the next 10 years. Byron Jorgensen, Mayor’s office, said that there were legitimate needs for the golf courses and the current fee structure would not provide enough money for the capital improvements. He outlined several charts comparing Salt Lake City’s fees to other western states, comparing fees within the state and comparing fees for senior citizens throughout the state; the charts showed that Salt Lake City’s fees were not excessive and in some cases the fees were lower. He also showed a chart outlining the revenue currently being generated from fees and he showed a chart outlining the proposed fee schedule which would provide for the needed capital improvements and growth. He indicated that the fees would need to be increased yearly with inflation.
Councilmember Hardwick recommended that there be no passes and that a coupon system be used to control senior and junior play. Councilmember Kirk outlined the fee structure which had been discussed by the Council: 9 holes $5.00, 18 holes $10.00, season pass $300.00, and senior pass $175.00. Councilmember Mabey suggested that the Wednesday discount for senior citizens be considered and Councilmember Godfrey said that the recommendation of the Golf Advisory Board had been to eliminate the Wednesday discount.
The following spoke in opposition: William Russell, 950 East 3765 South, J. Fred Sanford, 1046 W. 600 North, D. J. Malin 1078 Garnette Street, Dr. Frank Blankenship, 3538 South Suniland Drive, LuAnn Ruff, 2675 Imperial Street, Garth Poulson, 1848 Princeton Avenue, Grant Crockett, 4205 South 1500 East, John Talmage, 2734 Morgan Drive, C. R. Stark, 3399 Mile High Drive, Howard Timpson, 1427 Wilson Avenue, Ted Aldous, 960 Donner Way, William Ashburn, 762 East 5900 South, G. E. Crane, 2191 Wilson Avenue, Joan Lally, 1807 South 1900 East, Paul Soren, 377 North 1000 West, Joan Warner, 1752 Oakdale Drive, Richard West, 4785 Dipo Place, Buck Landphere, 1146 Laird Avenue, Henry Bortolussi, 3801 Viking Road, Farrell McGhie, 1015 Vista View Drive, D. B. Taufer, 851 Diestel Road, Arthur Solomon, 1737 Wilson Avenue, Ottis Plant, 2168 Belaire Drive, John Bowers, 246 Guenevere.
Opposition was expressed for the general increase in fees, for an increase to senior rates, for charging more for non-City residents, and for eliminating passes. Suggestions were made that the fee increase be less than what was proposed and the issue was raised about free lifetime passes for retired city employees. Public Hearing Registration Forms were received from 27 people who opposed but did not speak.
Norma Carr, Golf Advisory Board, indicated that the Golf Advisory Board did not want to have separate fees for non-City residents and she urged the Council to adopt the Golf Advisory Board recommendation. Jerry Mika, Golf Advisory Board, reiterated that the Board did not want separate fees for non-City residents. Edwin Nakashima, 439 Edith Avenue, and Al Tokunaga, 245 South 12th East, both suggested that passes be eliminated. Larry Williams, 186 South 350 East, suggested giving a discount based on Income and not age, and Norman Dean, 1090 Taffeta Drive, supported the Golf Advisory Board’s recommendations.
Councilmember Fonnesbeck expressed concern that many senior citizens could not afford to purchase the senior pass and she supported having coupons which would cost less to purchase. Councilmember Mabey supported giving breaks to senior citizens. John Gust, director of parks, agreed but also said that other regular players needed breaks and he suggested that the season pass not be eliminated.
Councilmember Godfrey opposed charging $10.00 for 13 holes at Bonneville and Mountain Dell and $9.00 for 18 holes at other courses. He said he did not want to discriminate and if they charged $5.00 for 9 holes then $10.00 should be charged for 18 holes. Mr. Gust mentioned that usually the 18-hole player had preference and he suggested that the Council adopt the Golf Advisory Board recommendation of $9.00. He agreed that the courses should all charge the same fee whether it was $9.00 or $10.00.
Councilmember Fonnesbeck asked why there was a student special and Mr. Gust said it was for high school teams. The Council agreed to change the name to team special. The Council indicated that they would address the issue of lifetime passes and Mayor DePaulis suggested that the Council consider it as part of the budget process.
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COMMENTS
Bernice Cook asked about a land purchase for housing between 500 and 600 West and 800 and 900 South. Councilmember Mabey said that Beehive Development was going to reconstruct warehouses.
The meeting adjourned at 10:35 p.m.