PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH
REGULAR/BRIEFING SESSION
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 1986
THE CITY COUNCIL OF SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH, MET AS A COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 1986, AT 5:00 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 WILLIE STOLER.
Councilmember Bittner was absent from the meeting.
Council Chairperson Hardwick presided at the meeting.
BRIEFING SESSION
Linda Hamilton, Executive Director of the Salt Lake City Council, briefed the Council on the evening’s agenda. She discussed adopting a series of motions releasing $150,000 in 10th Year CDBG funds to El Centro Civico Mexicano community center and approving $50,000 in 12th Year CDBG contingency funds for youth crime-prevention programs: $20,000 to the Capitol West Boys and Girls Club for program expansion, $20,000 to the Police Athletic League for program expansion, and $10,000 to the Salt Lake City Arts Council for the Youth Neighborhood Awareness Program.
She pointed out that if the El Centro Civico building could not be built for $216,000 the city may not want to require sweat equity to make up the difference since that could be considered the same as requiring a match. The only other alternative, however, would be to simply not release the funds unless the building could be constructed for $216,000. Larry Livingston, Land Use Analyst of the Salt Lake City Council, briefed the Council on Historic Landmark Case No. 629, which referred to the Capitol Theatre remodeling. He advised the Council to deny the request to remodel the exterior of the Capitol Theatre.
He told the Council that the county wanted to put panels on the side of the Capitol Theatre which would result in a crisp, modern look. The Landmarks Committee wanted to work with the county to develop a compromise and a solution. Councilmember Fonnesbeck asked if the brick would be painted. Mr. Livingston said it would be cleaned and painted and added that the modern siding would destroy any possibility of the building ever being placed on the National Historic Registry.
The meeting adjourned at 6:00 p.m.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH, MET IN REGULAR SESSION ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 1986, AT 6:00 P.M. IN ROOM 301 CITY AND COUNTY BUILDING.
THE FOLLOWING COUNCIL MEMBERS WERE PRESENT: GRANT MABEY THOMAS M. GODFREY SYDNEY R. FONNESBECK ROSELYN N. KIRK EARL F. HARDWICK WILLIE STOLER.
Councilmember Bittner was absent from the meeting.
Mayor Palmer DePaulls, Roger Cutler, city attorney, Kathryn Marshall, city recorder, and Lynda Domino, chief deputy recorder, were present.
Council Chairperson Hardwick presided at and conducted the meeting.
The prayer was given by Police Chaplain Joel Moriyama.
The Council led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Approval of Minutes.
Councilmember Godfrey moved and Councilmember Kirk seconded to approve the minutes of the Salt Lake City Council for the regular meetings held Tuesday, October 21, 1986, and Thursday, October 23, 1986, which motion carried, all members present voting aye.
(M 86-1)
PETITIONS
Petition 400-196 by SGE Assoc./Brockbank Family.
RE: An ordinance vacating the Capitol Heights Subdivision.
ACTION: Councilmember Godfrey moved and Councilmember Mabey seconded to adopt Ordinance 84 of 1986 vacating the Capitol Heights Subdivision with certain conditions, which motion carried, all members present voting aye.
(P 86-89)
Petition 400-399 by Robert Willoughby.
RE: An ordinance vacating an alley adjacent to the petitioner’s home at 759 Jeremy Street.
ACTION: Councilmember Godfrey moved and Councilmember Mabey seconded to adopt Ordinance 85 of 1986 vacating the west half of an alley running from Jeremy Street east to 8th West with certain conditions, which motion carried, all members present voting aye.
(P 86-168)
Petition 400-460 by Salt Lake City Corporation.
RE: The closure of two unimproved streets located at 600 South and 700 West.
ACTION: Councilmember Godfrey moved and Councilmember Mabey seconded to set a non-advertised public hearing for Tuesday, December 2, 1986, at 6:30 p.m., which motion carried, all members present voting aye.
(P 86-302)
DEPARTMENTAL BUSINESS
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
#1. RE: A resolution inviting the International Institute of Municipal Clerks to hold their 1992 annual conference in Salt Lake City.
ACTION: Councilmember Mabey moved and Councilmember Kirk seconded to suspend the rules and on first reading adopt Resolution 135 of 1986 inviting the International Institute of Municipal Clerks to hold their 1992 annual conference in Salt Lake City, which motion carried, all members present voting aye.
DISCUSSION: Kathryn Marshall, city recorder, explained that the organization paid most of the convention costs but Salt Lake would pay the cost for some of the registration materials and the cost to host an opening reception for approximately 1,200 people. She indicated that the city’s cost would probably be between $20,000 and $25,000 but said that she planned to try and get support from the Convention and Visitors Bureau, the Chamber of Commerce, and the business community. Councilmember Stoler indicated his support for the resolution but thought that the cost would be much higher and suggested that the Council take that into consideration when the time came to help raise the money.
(R 86-1)
ATTORNEY’S OFFICE
#1. RE: An ordinance amending Chapters 1 and 2 and repealing Chapter 3 of Title 100; amending Chapters 2, 15, 17, and 19 of Title 2; repealing Title 7; repealing Title 10; repealing Sections 14-2-1 through 14-2-7; repealing Sections 17- 1-5, 17-1-6, 17-1-7, 17-1-8, and 17-3-7; repealing Chapter 1 of Title 18 and re-enacting in place thereof Section 18-1-1; repealing Sections 4 through 13, 22 through 26 and 33 through 36 of Chapter 2, Title 18; amending Section 18-2-l4(2)(A); repealing Sections 1 through 33, 35 through 38, 41, 43, 45 through 48 and 50 through 58 of Chapter 25 of Title 18; amending Section 18-32-6(A); amending Section 19-1- 6; amending Sections 19-4-3 and 19-4-6; amending Section 19-6-4; amending Section 20-1-24; amending Chapter 4 of Title 20; amending Section 20-7-10; repealing Chapters 9, 13 and 14 of Title 20; amending Section 20-20-11; repealing Section 20-25-3 through 20-25-4; amending Section 20-37-4; amending Section 21-19-9(I); amending Chapters 11 and 12 of Title 24; amending Section 25-27-6; amending Sections 25-27-11 and 25-27-12; amending Section 30-1-24; amending Title 32; amending Chapters 1 and 2 of Title 33; amending Section 33-3-5; amending Chapter 3 of Title 38; amending Titles 41 and 42; amending Section 43-2-9; amending Section 44-2-9; and amending Titles 46 and 50 of Salt Lake City, Utah, 1965, as amended.
ACTION: Without objection Councilmember Hardwick referred the ordinance to the Committee of the Whole.
(O 86-34)
#2. RE: A subpoena to Mountain States Telephone and Telegraph Company relating to the franchise tax.
ACTION: Councilmember Godfrey moved and Councilmember Mabey seconded to suspend the rules and on first reading adopt a motion authorizing the issuance of a subpoena to Mountain States Telephone and Telegraph Company relating to the franchise tax, which motion carried, all members present voting aye except Councilmember Fonnesbeck who was absent for the vote.
(G 86-40)
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
#1. RE: A grant agreement with the Utah Department of Community and Economic Development to increase the state contribution to Salt Lake City for disbursement by Salt Lake City to the Salt Lake Travelers Aid Society to provide adequate shelter for homeless people.
ACTION: Councilmember Godfrey moved and Councilmember Mabey seconded to adopt Resolution 131 of 1986 authorizing the execution of a grant agreement between Salt Lake City Corporation and the Utah Department of Community and Economic Development to amend the existing contract agreement to increase the state contribution to Salt Lake City Corporation from $12,000 to $24,000 for disbursement by Salt Lake City Corporation to the Salt Lake Travelers Aid Society to enhance its efforts at providing adequate shelter for homeless people in Salt Lake City, which motion carried, all members present voting aye.
(C 86-510)
#2. RE: Pierpont Block Redesign Plan.
ACTION: Councilmember Godfrey moved and Councilmember Mabey seconded to set a public hearing for Tuesday, November 18, 1986, at 6:30 p.m., which motion carried, all members present voting aye.
(T 86-31)
FINANCE DEPARTMENT
#1. RE: A request from Dr. Nancy Perry of Perry Development for up to $2.5 million in Industrial Revenue Bonds for acquisition, renovation and furnishing of the Redman Storage Building (1240 East 2100 South) in Sugar House.
ACTION: Councilmember Godfrey moved and Councilmember Mabey seconded to set a public hearing for Tuesday, November 18, 1986, at 6:25 p.m., which motion carried, all members present voting aye.
(Q 86-17)
#2. RE: Ambulance rate increase: An increase in the basic life support rate from $100.00 to $120.00 and the mileage rate from $5.00 to $5.50 per mile and the institution of a “paramedic ambulance transfer” rate of $240.00 per transfer for Gold Cross Services, Inc.
ACTION: Councilmember Godfrey moved and Councilmember Mabey seconded to set a public hearing for Tuesday, November 18, 1986, at 7:15 p.m., which motion carried, all members present voting aye.
(O 86-33)
FIRE DEPARTMENT
#1. RE: An interlocal agreement with Salt Lake County for disbursement of funds from Salt Lake County to Salt Lake City for E.M.S. training, testing and certification program and for purchase of E.M.S. equipment.
ACTION: Councilmember Godfrey moved and Councilmember Mabey seconded to adopt Resolution 134 of 1986 authorizing the execution of an interlocal cooperation agreement between Salt Lake City Corporation and Salt Lake County providing for disbursement of funds from Salt Lake County to Salt Lake City Corporation for E.M.S. training, testing and certification program and for purchase of E.M.S. equipment, which motion carried, all members present voting aye.
(C 86-618)
MAYOR’S OFFICE
#1. RE: No-fault golf claims ordinance.
ACTION: Councilmember Godfrey moved and Councilmember Mabey seconded to adopt Ordinance 87 of 1986 amending Title 27 of the Revised Ordinances of Salt Lake City, Utah, 1965, by adding a new Chapter 10 relating to no-fault golf claims and incorporating an authorization for the Department of Parks to provide for and include within the golf course fund an amount not to exceed $10,000 annually from which to draw the foregoing payments, which motion carried, all members present voting aye except Councilmember Fonnesbeck who was absent for the vote.
(O 86-31)
#2. RE: Community Development Block Grant Funds for El Centro Civico Mexicano, Capitol West Boys and Girls Club, Police Athletic League, and Salt Lake City Arts Council.
ACTION: Councilmember Godfrey moved and Councilmember Mabey seconded to extend the deadline for release of $150,000 in CDBG funds to El Centro Civico Mexicano until Tuesday, November 18, 1986, which motion carried, all members present voting aye except Councilmember Fonnesbeck who was absent for the vote.
Councilmember Godfrey moved and Councilmember Kirk seconded to approve $50,000 in 12th year CDBG contingency funds for youth crime-prevention programs: $20,000 to the Capitol West Boys and Girls Club for program expansion, $20,000 to the Police Athletic League for program expansion, and $10,000 to the Salt Lake City Arts Council for the Youth Neighborhood Awareness Program; and to request a progress report six months after the money is released, which motion carried, all members present voting aye except Councilmember Fonnesbeck who was absent for the vote.
(T 86-10, T 86-30)
POLICE DEPARTMENT
#1. RE: Interlocal agreement with the Board of Education for reimbursement of one-half of the cost for a school resource officer at Northwest Intermediate School.
ACTION: Councilmember Godfrey moved and Councilmember Mabey seconded to adopt Resolution 133 of 1986 authorizing the execution of an interlocal cooperation agreement between Salt Lake City Corporation and the Board of Education of Salt Lake City for reimbursement of one-half of the cost for the salary and fringe benefits for one school resource officer at Northwest Intermediate School, which motion carried, all members present voting aye.
(C 86-617)
PUBLIC UTILITIES
#1. RE: An interlocal agreement with the Utah Department of Transportation allowing the city to install a water supply main in I-80.
ACTION: Councilmember Godfrey moved and Councilmember Mabey seconded to adopt Resolution 132 of 1986 authorizing the execution of an interlocal cooperation agreement between Salt Lake City Corporation and the Utah Department of Transportation allowing the city to install a water supply main in I-80 in Salt Lake County, which motion carried, all members present voting aye.
(C 86-616)
Petition 400-453 by Ralph Francis, et al.
RE: A public hearing at 6:30 p.m. to discuss the request that Salt Lake City vacate an alley located at approximately 1200 West and 470 North.
ACTION: Councilmember Kirk moved and Councilmember Godfrey seconded to close the public hearing, which motion carried, all members present voting aye.
Councilmember Fonnesbeck moved and Councilmember Mabey seconded to vacate the alley with the exception of 75 feet on the east end and 125 feet on the west end, and request that the condition regarding the curbs be re-examined, which motion failed due to a tie vote, Councilmembers Mabey, Fonnesbeck, and Hardwick voted aye and Councilmembers Godfrey, Kirk and Stoler voted nay. No further action was taken.
DISCUSSION: Mark Hafey, planning and zoning, explained that early in 1985 Petition 400-202 had been filed requesting that this same alley be vacated. He said at that time the Council approved the request with certain conditions but the conditions had not been satisfied within the time period so the ordinance expired. He said the recommendation on this new petition was the same as before which was to vacate the alley with certain conditions.
Ralph Francis, petitioner, said that he had not initiated the petition but his wife had contacted the city about vacating the alley since several people abutting that portion of the alley still expressed an interest in vacating it. He said his property abutted the portion of the alley which ran north and south and this had to remain open since it was used as a joint driveway. He indicated that the people abutting the east/west portion of the alley would be the ones affected by this alley vacation and said that he did not oppose the alley vacation if the abutting property owners wanted it but felt that if the alley was left open the city should maintain it.
Cornelius Myers, area resident, expressed concern about access for the fire department if the alley was vacated. Tad Taylor, Mountain Fuel, said that they had a regulator station, an 8 inch low-pressure line and a 4 inch intermediate high-pressure line in the west end of the alley which they needed vehicular access to. He said they wouldn’t oppose the alley vacation as long as they had unrestricted access and no construction was permitted over the gas lines. Mr. Hafey mentioned that this would be a condition in the ordinance. Councilmember Godfrey suggested that the high-back curb requirement which had been imposed as a condition of vacation not be required since Mountain Fuel would need to access the alley by vehicle.
Margaret Hunter, 1128 Ouray Avenue, outlined the conditions when the alley was originally vacated and said that the property owners did not get paperwork showing that the alley had been vacated at that time. The Council reiterated that the conditions of the original ordinance had not been satisfied and the ordinance had expired. Allan Holtz, abutting the alley on 500 North, opposed the vacation and said that he used the alley to access his property in order to park his camper and also said that he didn’t want any additional property. Jerry Clement, abutting the alley on 500 North, said he also used the alley for access to his back yard where he parked his camper and said he felt that the alley should be left open and maintained by the city. He expressed concern about the fire department not having access if the alley was vacated.
The Council discussed vacating just the middle portion of the alley to accommodate those property owners on the ends who used the alley for access. Mr. Hafey pointed out those property owners who signed the petition and those who didn’t. Councilmember Kirk said that there seemed to be a lot of objection. Councilmember Fonnesbeck suggested that 75 feet at the east end of the alley be left open for access by those residents who needed it and that 125 feet at the west end be left open for Mountain Fuel. She said that city policy has been to vacate alleys and not maintain them. Councilmember Stoler suggested that the Council wait to make a decision until Councilmember Bittner could give input on this request since the alley was in her area.
(P 86-282)
Budget Opening
RE: A public hearing at 6:45 p.m. concerning the first budget opening of Fiscal Year 1986-87 to reflect appropriation of grant funds and transfer of monies between funds.
ACTION: Councilmember Mabey moved and Councilmember Godfrey seconded to close the public hearing, which motion carried, all members present voting aye.
Councilmember Kirk moved and Councilmember Godfrey seconded to adopt Resolution 136 of 1986 amending the Fiscal Year 1986-87 Budget as requested with the exception of Development Service’s personnel request, referring said request to the Committee of the Whole, and with the exception of the Fire Department’s request for $50,000, referring said request to the Committee of the Whole, and pulling the Fire Department’s request for $9,285, which motion carried, all members present voting aye.
DISCUSSION: Lance Bateman, finance director, recommended that Development Service’s request for personnel be referred to the Committee of the Whole for November 13. Regarding the Fire Department’s request, he recommended that the Council approve a $1,435 grant, approve the $29,626 from general fund contingency for roof repairs, and refer the $50,000 for ladder truck repairs to the Committee of the Whole on the 13th. He pulled the $9,285 request for central fire dispatch communication equipment. He recommended approval of all other amendment items. No one from the audience spoke about this issue.
(B 86-11)
Petition 400-449 by the Kroh Brothers.
RE: A public hearing at 7:00 p.m. to consider the annexation of the south entrance to the Brickyard Shopping Center fronting on 33rd South, approximately 1.08 acres, zoning the area Commercial “C-3A”.
ACTION: Councilmember Kirk moved and Councilmember Stoler seconded to close the public hearing, which motion carried, all members present voting aye.
Councilmember Stoler moved and Councilmember Mabey seconded to approve the annexation, which motion carried, all members present voting aye.
DISCUSSION: Mark Hafey, planning and zoning, outlined the area on a map and explained that the city’s master annexation policy declaration included the area between 700 East and 1100 East north of 3300 South and that the city would actively seek annexation if people wanted to annex within the city limits. He said that the property in question had approximately 200 feet of frontage on 3300 South and this property would not create an island but would square up the boundaries of the city. He said that the Planning Commission recommended annexation and recommended that the area be zoned Commercial “C-3A” in keeping with the existing zoning of the brickyard mall.
Milton Baumgart, 10th East 3152 South, expressed concern about property just west of 1300 East being annexed. Mr. Hafey pointed out on the map the area to be annexed which did not include the property that Mr. Baumgart referred to. Kim Hibbert, representing Kroh Brothers, said that the land in question was vacant and owned entirely by the petitioner. Valene Brown, Millcreek Community Council, said that a lot of residents in the area wanted to be annexed to the city but wanted an entire area annexed instead of piecemeal annexation. She suggested that developers be requested to include residential areas in their annexation petitions and that the Council not approve piecemeal annexations requested by developers.
Councilmember Fonnesbeck said that the city wanted to annex residential property but could not solicit annexation petitions. She also indicated that the city did not want to hold up developers from annexing because residential areas were not requesting annexation. Roger Cutler, city attorney, said that at one time the city attempted to annex residential areas in the brickyard area but there was strong opposition by the Granite School District and the residents refused to be annexed. Councilmember Hardwick said that the Council considered petitions on their own merit as they were submitted.
(P 86-283)
Petition 1200-01 by the State of Utah.
RE: A public hearing at 7:15 p.m. to consider changing the name of Garside Street to 1460 West Street.
ACTION: Councilmember Mabey moved and Councilmember Kirk seconded to close the public hearing, which motion carried, all members present voting aye.
Councilmember Godfrey moved and Councilmember Mabey seconded to adopt Ordinance 86 of 1986 amending Section 51-31-1 of the Revised Ordinances of Salt Lake City, Utah, 1965, as amended, relating to the official street map of Salt Lake City, by changing the name of Garside Street to 1460 West, subject to the condition set forth in the ordinance that the petitioner pay costs associated with the name change such as erecting new signs; and request that the new signs be installed immediately, which motion carried, all members present voting aye.
DISCUSSION: No one from the audience addressed this issue.
(P 86-263)
Historic Landmark Case 629 by Salt Lake County.
RE: A public hearing at 7:20 p.m. concerning an appeal by the Salt Lake County Public Works Department of a Historic Landmark Committee and Planning Commission decision to deny a request to remodel the exterior of the Capitol Theatre.
ACTION: Councilmember Fonnesbeck moved and Councilmember Mabey seconded to close the public hearing, which motion carried, all members present voting aye.
Councilmember Fonnesbeck moved and Councilmember Mabey seconded to postpone a decision and direct the Council Staff to arrange a field trip to view the situation and view other buildings which used the same material as had been proposed to be used on the Capitol Theatre, which motion carried, all members present voting aye.
DISCUSSION: Tom Triptow, Salt Lake County architect, explained that the First Interstate Bank requested the county to improve the appearance of the east wall of the Capitol Theatre since a large area of this wall was exposed to the tenants in the building. He said the manager of the Capitol Theatre requested that the wall be painted since arts groups housed in the Capitol Theatre wanted the entrance improved for the staff, patrons and performers. He said the east wall was structurally sound but was constructed of soft brick which occasionally sloughed off; he also said that the brick could not be restored.
He said that in the opinion of his office and surrounding neighbors the wall was an eyesore. He said initially they proposed to high-pressure wash the wall and then paint it but there was not a paint suitable to stabilize the brick and since the brick was so soft paint would require excessive maintenance. He said that there was stucco on one portion of the wall and stucco had been on the rear of the theatre for 10 years so they investigated stucco as a possibility and found a state-of-the-art synthetic stucco. He showed renderings of the building outlining their proposal and said that they would also improve the west wall. He said that in an effort to be compatible with other buildings in the area, to bring continuity to this part of town and enhance the overall appearance he recommended that they proceed with this project. In analyzing stucco he said that they investigated the structural life-safety codes, the commodity, functional use of the facility, and aesthetics and said that stucco would enhance the insulation value of the walls.
He indicated that their project received criticism and was denied because it was felt the project would destroy the fabric of the city in this area. Bill McElrath, manager of the Capitol Theatre, supported the project and said they got complaints from the businesses and professionals in the area. He did not think that the side walls had any historic merit since they were not designed nor intended to be seen. Howard Clark, managing general partner of the building housing Cravings restaurant, supported the project.
Councilmember Fonnesbeck asked if the historic architect who worked on the original restoration of the building had been consulted and Mr. Triptow indicated that he had discussed this with the architect’s office but they were unable to respond to the county’s time frame. He also said that he had experience in restoration work. Councilmember Stoler asked about synthetic stucco and Mr. Triptow explained that it was more stable and allowed for expansion and contraction. He said it had enough strength to bridge any gaps where expansion might occur.
Mr. Stoler thought that synthetic stucco would not flake like ordinary stucco and said that the walls had too many crevices for paint. He agreed that something needed to be done although he did not know if stucco was the answer. Mike Stransky, chairman of the Landmarks Committee, encouraged the Council to uphold the Landmark Committee’s decision and said they basically disagreed with covering the wall with stucco because of the dull and blank appearance it would give the wall. He said that they did not feel this was an appropriate material to use and said that if all the old walls were covered with stucco the downtown area would have a very boring appearance.
He said they were told that the brick was stable and said they were asked only to react to the proposed solution. He said their concern was that large panels of stucco would be an insensitive approach to the problems. He invited the county to meet with the Landmarks architectural subcommittee. Councilmember Fonnesbeck suggested that the Council postpone a decision and take a field trip to investigate the situation and look at other buildings in the area that had stucco on them.
(P 86-287)
UDAG Application by Rick Warner.
RE: A public hearing at 7:45 p.m. regarding the Urban Development Action Grant application by Rick Warner Ford Corporation from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for the development of an automobile sales mall and plaza located on the blocks between 600 and 800 South and Main and West Temple Streets and a portion of the block located between 700 and 800 South and West Temple and 200 West Streets.
ACTION: Councilmember Kirk moved and Councilmember Godfrey seconded to close the public hearing, which motion carried, all members present voting aye except Councilmember Fonnesbeck who was absent for the vote.
Councilmember Kirk moved and Councilmember Godfrey seconded to set a public hearing for Tuesday, November 18, 1986, at 7:30 p.m. to obtain public comment regarding the UDAG application by Rick Warner Ford Corporation, which motion carried, all members present voting aye except Councilmember Fonnesbeck who was absent for the vote.
DISCUSSION: Garth Limberg, capital planning and programming, said that they were preparing the application to be submitted to HUD and it would come before the City Council later in the month. He said that the application had to be in Washington the last day of the month and the awards would be announced by the first part of January. He said with the new tax law these types of projects no longer qualified for industrial revenue bonds so it was imperative that this alternate financing mechanism be used to keep these projects downtown.
Councilmember Godfrey asked if the project would proceed without the UDAG. Mr. Limberg said they had to show that without the financing the project was not feasible. Eric Ensign, representing Rick Warner Ford, said that they would proceed but the expansion would be much slower because the cost for land was so prohibitive. He explained that the first phase would be an expansion of Rick’s dealerships; phase 2 would be expansion to Block 14, between West Temple and 200 West; and phase 3 would be the re-planning of the Rick Warner Ford block. He indicated that others in the business were waiting to see what happened with this project.
(T 86-29)
COMMENTS
John Class, 2340 Berkley Street, urged the Council to seriously consider revoking the franchise for Community T.V. of Utah. He said they had poor service, were unresponsive, and inconsiderate. He said he was going to introduce legislation that would put Community T.V. under the Public Service Commission to be regulated. Mayor DePaulis indicated that the city had initiated an investigation into complaints which had been received. Roger Cutler, city attorney, said that originally there were two franchises awarded but other companies did not want to compete and this became a natural monopoly. He said that the franchise had another 10 or 15 years but the Mayor appointed a group to renegotiate the contract. Johnathan Dibble, 2051 Princeton Drive, also complained about the cable t.v. company and thought they were deceptive when obtaining consent to run lines. He concurred with Mr. Class and expressed concern about the additional burden placed on the easements and antitrust problems.
The meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m.