PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 1983
THE CITY COUNCIL OF SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH, MET AS A COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 1983, AT 5:00 P.M. IN ROOM 211 CITY AND COUNTY BUILDING.
ON ROLL CALL THE FOLLOWING COUNCIL MEMBERS WERE PRESENT: RONALD J. WHITEHEAD ALICE SHEARER GRANT MABEY IONE M. DAVIS SYDNEY R. FONNESBECK EDWARD W. PARKER PALMER DEPAULIS.
Council Chairman Grant Mabey presided at and conducted this meeting.
POLICY SESSION
#1. Leigh von der Esch briefed the Council on items on the agenda.
#2. Dick Fox of Fox, Edwards and Gardiner, briefed the Council on the proposed Sunnyside Community Recreation Center. He said that the Council could approve a resolution to set a date for a public hearing to receive comment on the proposed center and to adopt a notice of intention to create the district. He said that a special service district is similar to a special improvement district in that residents are notified of the proposal and have an opportunity to comment before a district is created. The Council may create a special service district but before the district can levy a tax or issue bonds it must appear on the ballot for vote by residents in the district.
(Q 83-27)
#3. Mr. Gary Mumford briefed the Council on the draft of the Fiscal Year 1982-83 audit. He said that changes had to be made prior to Thursday, November 17, as the document would be submitted for final printing at that time. He said that the Redevelopment Agency is included in the audit, while in other years it has not been included. Employee benefits and insurance fund is reported as an internal service fund in response to a criticism of last year’s audit by the Municipal Finance Officers Association. Jerry McClain of Arthur Young Company, offered to meet with members to discuss the draft.
#4. Ed Blaney presented the Shared Services Report prepared by the Salt Lake County Council of Government and distributed copies of the report to Council Members.
The policy session adjourned at 5:55 p.m.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH, MET IN REGULAR SESSION ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 1983, AT 6:00 P.M. IN ROOM 301 CITY AND COUNTY BUILDING.
ON ROLL CALL THE FOLLOWING COUNCIL MEMBERS WERE PRESENT: RONALD J. WHITEHEAD ALICE SHEARER GRANT MABEY IONE M. DAVIS SYDNEY R. FONNESBECK EDWARD W. PARKER PALMER DEPAULIS.
Council Chairman Grant Mabey presided at this meeting.
Councilmember Ione M. Davis conducted the meeting.
Mayor Wilson, Albert Haines, Chief Administrative Officer, and Roger Cutler, City Attorney, were present at the meeting.
The invocation was given by Police Chaplain Bruce Jenkins.
Pledge of Allegiance.
Approval of Minutes:
Councilmember Shearer moved and Councilmember Whitehead seconded to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of the Salt Lake City Council for the meeting held Tuesday, November 8, 1983, which motion carried, all members voting aye.
(M 83-1)
Special Recognition:
#1. Proclamation to the Junior League designating January 17 through January 22, 1984 as National Figure Skating Championship Days in Salt Lake City, Utah. Melinda Fowler, representative from the Junior League, said that Salt Lake City has seen many exciting developments in business, education, athletics and culture. The 1984 National Figure Skating Championships is one of the choicest because it is a blend of athletics and culture. Many tickets for this event have been sold to people all over the United States and many hotel rooms in Salt Lake have been reserved.
Ms. Fowler said this would bring in approximately $2.7 million in revenue. She also indicated that perhaps people would come back to ski in Utah once they have been here. During the championships week there will be parties at various City locations for the officials, the competitors, and the press which will give them a chance to see that Salt Lake City is a nice place. Ms. Fowler said that last year Pittsburgh hosted the 1983 National Figure Skating Championships and they made everyone feel very welcome by hanging banners and signs throughout the City. Ms. Fowler concluded by saying that this would be a chance for residents to see the United States Olympic team be chosen.
Julie Barrett, director of promotions and publicity, said that this will be a large and prestigious event and the 1984 nationals committee will need a lot of help to ensure that people will leave feeling that Salt Lake City is a wonderful place to visit. She reiterated that last year Pittsburgh donated huge, spectacular banners and she asked for the Council’s support by donating $750 for banners. Mayor Wilson said that the City would not have a problem with banners being hung throughout the City or donating funds for those banners. He also said that this is an important event that will be exciting and will help stimulate tourism.
Councilmember Shearer read the proclamation welcoming the championships to Salt Lake and designating the week of January 17 to January 22, 1984 as National Figure Skating Championship Days in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Councilmember Shearer moved and Councilmember Whitehead seconded to adopt the proclamation, which motion carried, all members voting aye.
Councilmember Whitehead moved and Councilmember Parker seconded to ask the Mayor to have the city provide $750.00 to the committee for banners, which motion carried, all members voting aye.
(G 83-31)
PETITIONS
Petition 400-61 of 1983 submitted by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.
RE: Requesting the vacation of a portion of 700 South Street and an alley which runs north from 700 South Street between 800 West and the I-15 right-of- way.
Councilmember Whitehead moved and Councilmember Mabey seconded to schedule a non-advertised public hearing for Tuesday, December 13, 1983 at 6:30 p.m. to discuss Petition 400-61 of 1983, which motion carried, all members voting aye.
(P 83-499)
Petition 400-127 of 1983 submitted by the Peoples Freeway Community Council.
RE: Requesting that the zoning on the south side of Lucy Avenue between West Temple and 200 West Street he changed from its present “M-l” classification to a Residential “R-4” classification.
Councilmember Whitehead moved and Councilmember Mabey seconded to schedule a public hearing for Tuesday, December 13, 1983 at 6:45 p.m. to discuss Petition 400-127 of 1983, which motion carried, all members voting aye.
(P 83-500)
DEPARTMENTAL BUSINESS
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
#1. RE: A resolution authorizing the execution of an interlocal cooperation agreement between Salt Lake City Corporation and Utah State Department of Social Services to provide temporary and partial funding for the Emergency Work Program. Doug Carlson, Capital Planning and Programming, said that the City has to comply with Community Development Block Grant regulations for every job that is filled with the funds. It was felt that the money could not be expended rapidly enough during this program year if all of the jobs benefit Salt Lake City Corporation. The block grant regulations do not allow people to be hired for maintenance-type work such as snow removal and park maintenance which limits the City and state in the administration of this program.
Mr. Carlson said that people could be hired for public service activities operated by CDBG subgrantees such as the rescue mission. The state could place the workers in jobs outside the City limits and would coordinate with the City when they have a question about the eligibility of a particular job. These placements would be monitored and jobs, which benefit Salt Lake City, should be provided first to City residents. Councilmember Whitehead felt that Salt Lake City should use as much money as it can for the Emergency Work Program and put the remainder back into the programs that were deleted in order to fund the Emergency Work Program.
Councilmember Shearer suggested that a list be submitted to the Council outlining the projects which will benefit Salt Lake City. Mr. Carlson said that if the county is able to create more jobs it is possible that Salt Lake City residents will perform activities outside of the City. The City did not have an official determination from HUD about how the money could be spent until after the Council approved the funds. The Council expressed concern that the money would not be used to directly benefit Salt Lake City. Councilmember Mabey reiterated that the Council should be given a list of projects which will benefit Salt Lake City. Mr. Carlson said that he would prepare a list of every potential, eligible activity that will benefit the City.
Councilmember Whitehead moved and Councilmember Mabey seconded to refer the interlocal cooperation agreement with the (Utah State Department of Social Services for the Emergency Work Program to the Committee of the Whole for Thursday, November 17, 1983, which motion carried, all members voting aye.
(C 83-406)
FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
#1. RE: Reconvening of the Mayor and Council as the Board of Canvassers to certify that the statements from the abstract of the votes of the General Election of November 8, 1983 is correct and subscribing names to the certification determining which candidates are elected in the municipal election.
Councilmember Shearer moved and Councilmember Whitehead seconded to continue the Board of Canvassers to Thursday, November 17, 1983, which motion carried, all members voting aye.
(U 83-1)
#2. RE: Adjustable-Rate Pollution Control Revenue Bonds for the Amoco Project. Councilmember Shearer said that this was an adjustment of an IRB which has already been approved. Mr. Cutler, City Attorney, said that he has not yet reviewed technical changes which have been made to the documents.
Councilmember Shearer moved and Councilmember Parker seconded to adopt Resolution 93 of 1983, subject to the approval of the City Attorney, authorizing the issuance and sale of $4,900,000 Adjustable-Rate Pollution Control Revenue bonds (Amoco Project), Series 1983 of Salt Lake City, Utah, in order to provide for the refunding of $8,800,000 aggregate principal amount of Pollution Control Revenue Bonds (Amoco Project), Series 1981 of Salt Lake City, Utah; authorizing the execution and delivery of an Indenture of Trust securing said bonds; authorizing the execution and delivery of a Loan Agreement between said city and Standard Oil Company; authorizing the sale of said bonds to the underwriters thereof pursuant to a Bond Purchase Agreement between said city and said underwriters; authorizing the distribution of a Preliminary Official Statement in connection with the marketing of said bonds; and authorizing the execution and delivery of various documents in connection with the foregoing, and related matters, which motion carried, all members voting aye.
(Q 83-9)
OFFICE OF THE MAYOR
#1. RE: The appointment of Mr. Michael Aldrich to the Housing Advisory and Appeals Board.
Councilmember Whitehead moved and Councilmember Mabey seconded to approve the appointment of Mr. Aldrich to the Housing Advisory and Appeals Board, which motion carried, all members voting aye.
(I 83-29)
#2. RE: The appointment of Mr. Michael J. Stransky to the Historical Landmark Committee and the appointment of Mr. Peter VanAlstyne as the Planning Commission representative on the Historical Landmark Committee.
Councilmember Whitehead moved and Councilmember Mabey seconded to approve the appointment of Mr. Stransky to the Historical Landmark Committee and the appointment of Mr. VanAlstyne as the Planning Commission representative on the Historical Landmark Committee, which motion carried, all members voting aye.
(I 83-28)
#3. RE: The appointments of Mr. Myron Richardson, Mr. Don Anderson, Mr. Gerald McDonough, Mr. Stephen Goldsmith, Mr. Hal Cannon, and Mr. Martin Blundell, and the reappointments of Ms. Mary Simper, Mr. Rodger Reynolds, and Mr. Bill Lewis to the Salt Lake Arts Council.
Councilmember Whitehead moved and Councilmember Mabey seconded to approve the appointments of Mr. Richardson, Mr. Anderson, Mr. McDonough, Mr. Goldsmith, Mr. Cannon, and Mr. Blundell and the reappointments of Ms. Simper, Mr. Reynolds, and Mr. Lewis to the Salt Lake Arts Council, which motion carried, all members voting aye.
(I 83-27)
#4. RE: The appointment of Mr. Palmer DePaulis as Director of Public Works.
Councilmember Fonnesbeck moved and Councilmember Mabey seconded to approve the appointment of Mr. DePaulis as the Director of Public Works, which motion carried, all members voting aye except Councilmember DePaulis who was absent when the vote was taken.
(I 83-25)
#5. RE: A resolution creating the Special Service District for the construction of the Sunnyside Community Recreation Center. Mr. Bob Bridge, chairman of the citizens advisory group, felt that the recreation center is in the public interest and it will serve the needs of both the east bench and greater avenues. He said that this project was a result of involvement in the master planning of the east bench area and the lack of recreational facilities for the area. He encouraged the formation of the special service district.
Councilmember Shearer asked how the affected property owners would be notified about the intention to create this district in order to voice support or protest. Mr. Blaine Carlton from Fox, Edwards, and Gardiner legal office said that there is a publication requirement and indicated that appropriate notice would be published in the newspaper. Councilmember Parker asked about individual notices being sent to the property owners. Mr. Bridge said that this would not be practical since the intended district is so comprehensive. However, occasional meetings have been held with the appropriate community councils.
Mayor Wilson expressed his interest in the district but did not want his support at this point to be construed as support for the mill levy because he has not had a chance to adequately review the proposal and consider it along with other needs of the city.
Councilmember Mabey moved and Councilmember Parker seconded to adopt Resolution 92 of 1983, declaring that the public health, convenience and necessity require the creation of a special service district known as the Sunnyside Special Service District; defining the boundaries of said special service district and the services to be provided therein; providing for a hearing on the creation of said special service district to be held Tuesday, December 13, 1983 at 7:00 p.m.; and providing for notice of said hearing, which motion carried, all members voting aye.
(Q 83-27)
PUBLIC UTILITIES
#1. RE: A memorandum of understanding between Salt Lake County Water Conservancy District, Central Utah Water Conservancy District, Salt Lake City, Metropolitan Water District of Salt Lake City, and the Bureau of Reclamation regarding a long-term plan for the delivery of water within Salt Lake County. Without objection, Councilmember Davis referred the memorandum of understanding to the Committee of the Whole for Thursday, November 17, 1983.
(C 83-407)
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Designation of Landmark Sites.
RE: Designating as landmark sites the J. Leo Fairbanks house, 1228 Bryan Avenue, and the Byron Cummings house, 936 East 1700 South, and including these sites on the City Register of Cultural Resources.
A public hearing was held at 6:15 p.m. to discuss this request. Linda Ediken, Planning and Zoning, showed slides of the two homes. The Fairbanks house was built in 1908 and is significant because it represents a unique, colonial revival style in Salt Lake. J. Leo Fairbanks was an important artist in the West and Utah. The Cummings house was built in 1891 and is significant because it is one of the 10 remaining original houses in the Perkins Addition Subdivision. This subdivision was looked upon at that time as the standard of subdivision excellence. Byron Cummings was a prominent educator.
Ms. Ediken said that the present owners of both these houses initiated the recommendation that these homes be placed on the register. Both the Landmarks Committee and the Planning Commission have recommended that these houses meet the criteria for the City register. No one from the audience addressed this issue.
Councilmember Mabey moved and Councilmember Parker seconded to close the public hearing, which motion carried, all members voting aye.
Councilmember Parker moved and Councilmember Mabey seconded to approve the designation of the Fairbanks and Cummings houses as landmark sites and to direct the City Attorney to prepare the necessary ordinance to effectuate this designation, which motion carried, all members voting aye.
(L 83-3)
Petition 400-54 of 1983 submitted by Rolla Long, et al.
RE: Requesting the vacation of a public alley located within the Seventh South Subdivision, said alley being 15 feet wide and running east from 1100 West to Goshen Street at approximately 715 South in Salt Lake City.
A public hearing was held at 6:30 p.m. to discuss this petition. Dean Barney, Assistant Planning Director, outlined the area on a map and said that not all of the abutting property owners signed the petition. He indicated that some of the property owners use the alley for access to their property. Rolla Long, petitioner, indicated on the map the abutting property owners who had not signed the petition. Presently they use the alley for access to their property but it was Mr. Long’s opinion that those property owners had other means of access if the alley is vacated. He indicated that one abutting property owner has agreed to deed his portion of the vacated alley to the owner of the six-plex so the alley can be used for access to the six-plex parking.
Mr. Long also said that the alley vacation would deter burglars and eliminate noise made by people using the alley. Linda Miller, 1047 West 700 South, said that she has off-street parking for her duplex and the alley is used for access to that parking. Ms. Miller did not oppose the vacation of the alley but wanted to maintain access to the duplex parking by using the alley, otherwise she would have to relocate a telephone pole, remove the curb, relocate a fence, and pave a driveway and parking in order to have off-street parking. She indicated that this extra expense would be more than she could incur. She requested that her end of the alley remain open.
Ms. Miller indicated that she has offered to buy Mr. Long’s half of the alley if it is vacated. Dexter McGarry, owner of the vacant lot abutting the alley, said that if the alley is vacated he would not have clear ingress or egress to his property. He would have to move the curb and gutter and driveway to have access to his property. Helen Abbott, 726 Goshen Street, supported the vacation of the alley. She said that robberies are committed from the alley and cars race up and down the alley. Ms. Abbott felt that the alley is a detriment to the neighborhood.
Councilmember Fonnesbeck suggested closing the middle portion of the alley and leaving the ends open. Councilmember Whitehead suggested leaving the portion of the alley open which abuts Ms. Miller’s property and the vacant lot but closing the rest of the alley since the owner of the six-plex apparently has an agreement regarding use of the alley for access to his parking. This would eliminate people using the alley as a thoroughfare which seems to be the problem. Mr. Long was most concerned that the portion of the alley which abuts his property be vacated. Ms. Miller’s property is across the alley from his so if that portion is left open his problem will not be solved.
Councilmember Shearer moved and Councilmember Whitehead seconded to close the public hearing, which motion carried, all members voting aye.
Councilmember Shearer felt that before a decision is made the Council should ascertain if there is an agreement between the property owners on the west end of the alley which would allow the six-plex owner access to his parking from the alley. The Council could also find out the costs to move the fence and make other changes to the east end of the alley.
Councilmember Shearer moved and Councilmember Parker seconded to refer Petition 400-54 of 1983 to the Land Use Committee for December 1, 1983, which motion carried, all members voting aye.
(P 83-495)
Petition 178 of 1981 submitted by George Katsos.
RE: Requesting permission to install a gate across 2900 West at 500 South.
A public hearing was held at 6:45 p.m. to discuss this petition. Dean Barney, Assistant Planning Director, outlined the area on a map. Gladiola Street, approximately 2900 West, extends from 500 South northward to a railroad barrier which prohibits access across the railroad tracks. This area is approximately 750 feet long. There are water and sewer lines along this street and there will be additional public utilities development in this area. The question is whether or not to install a closed gate across Gladiola Street at 500 South to effectively close off the street.
Ms. Katsos, representing the petitioner, said that they were not asking the City to abandon or relinquish rights to the property. They have had problems with people using the street for a garbage dump and also their property has been damaged and animals have been stolen. She said that they want something such as a barricade to deter people from driving down the street. At one time there was a barrier stating that the road was closed but it was moved. She said the railroad and Utah Power and Light may need to use the road but it is not a through street and the general public does not need access since the Katsos property is on both sides of the street. Ms. Katsos suggested that a chain attached between two poles with a sign stating that the road is closed would be sufficient.
Councilmember Mabey said that if the refuse dump is closed people use this street for a garbage dump. He said that there is no need for the street to be permanently open to the public and suggested that an unlocked gate could be installed. Councilmember Davis asked who would purchase the gate since the City would retain title to the street. Roger Cutler, City Attorney, said that the Council would set the conditions. He also said that the dedication of this property is uncertain and by installing a barrier someone may assert that the street has been abandoned and the City would lose all but prescriptive rights for utilities that are in the ground. He said that the question of abandonment is one of intent and if the street is barricaded by agreement then it would not necessarily be abandonment, but it is a matter of making sure circumstances do not evolve so that the City is involved in a lawsuit. Ms. Katsos felt that if people have to get out of their car and take down a chain then they may not use the street. Mayor Wilson expressed his support for the idea of having a chain across the street which can be taken down. Councilmember Mabey also felt that this would help deter people from using the street to dump garbage. No one from the audience opposed this request.
Councilmember Parker moved and Councilmember Mabey seconded to close the public hearing, which motion carried, all members voting aye. Mr. Cutler suggested that the Council refer this matter to the Attorney’s Office and the City Engineer’s Office to determine how the street can be barricaded.
Councilmember Mabey moved and Councilmember Whitehead seconded to refer Petition 178 of 1981 to the Attorney’s Office and Engineering Office to determine a legal method by which this street can be barricaded, which motion carried, all members voting aye.
(P 83-492)
Petition 1200-05 of 1983 submitted by Donald R. LeBaron.
RE: Requesting that 2200 West Street between North Temple Street and 700 North Street be renamed Sperry Boulevard.
A public hearing was held at 7:00 p.m. to discuss this petition. Rick Johnston, Deputy City Engineer, outlined the area on a map. He indicated that portions of the street are in the City and portions are in the county. He said that if the name change is approved then the name of the entire street, from North Temple to approximately 3500 North, should be changed to maintain addressing consistency. Presently, the portion of the street in the county is numbered differently from the City and the name change would eliminate this confusion.
Mr. Johnston pointed out that there is an existing street in Salt Lake City named Sperry Court but half of that street is named Washington Street. If 2200 West is renamed to Sperry then Sperry Court should be renamed to Washington Street. Mr. Johnston said that the county agrees to renaming 2200 West to Sperry Boulevard and a hearing is scheduled before the County Commission to review this request. Donald LeBaron, petitioner, distributed copies of the company site plan (a copy is on file in the Office of the City Recorder). He said that the Sperry Company has grown to one of the largest employers of the state and occupies almost the entire area between North Temple and 700 North on the east side of 2200 West.
The company has transformed that part of the City from an unattractive site to a beautiful development. The two Sperry divisions are major suppliers of high technology equipment for world commercial markets and for the country’s defense. Sperry officials see a need to become better known in the community and renaming 2200 West would be supportive to the company. Mr. LeBaron said that it would sound nice to have Sperry located on a street named for the company. He also said that this has been done in other cities. Mr. LeBaron felt that the name change would he convenient for people who come from all over the world to see the company’s products. Mr. Brad Bertoch, Chamber of Commerce, supported the name change. He reiterated that many people visit the Sperry complex and it would be more convenient for those people if the street was named Sperry Boulevard. Mr. Bertoch also felt that this would be an appropriate way to solve the problem of confusing street names and numbers. There was a question if the street should be called boulevard or drive.
Rick Johnston explained that there are generally different criteria associated with the Street designator. He said that boulevard means a wide, tree-lined road with a median and a drive is generally classified as a road that winds. Mr. Johnston suggested Sperry Road or Sperry Street would be appropriate, however, there is not a rule that says the street cannot be called boulevard or drive. John McGurk, representative of Sperry Corporation, said that Sperry Way or Sperry Drive would be agreeable. Councilmember Whitehead agreed with Mr. McGurk and said that the residents in the area feel that boulevard sounds like a big, wide street.
Even though the street is wide in front of the Sperry complex it becomes a small lane once it extends north past the company. Councilmember Davis asked if there would be a problem changing the name to Sperry Way or Drive since it was advertised as Sperry Boulevard. Mr. Cutler indicated there would not be a problem. No one from the audience opposed this request.
Councilmember Whitehead moved and Councilmember Mabey seconded to close the public hearing, which motion carried, all members voting aye.
Councilmember Fonnesbeck asked if there had been comments about changing the name of Sperry Court to Washington Street. Mr. Johnston said that no one had opposed the change and notices had been mailed to residents affected by the change. Councilmember Whitehead asked what would happen if the county does not change the name of their portion of 2200 West. Councilmember Fonnesbeck suggested that changing the name of the northern portion of the street be contingent upon the action taken by the county. Councilmember Whitehead indicated that there is a natural break where the street enters the county. Councilmember Shearer felt that the number designation should be on the street sign along with the street name designation.
Councilmember Whitehead moved and Councilmember Mabey seconded that the existing street bearing the name of Sperry Court be renamed Washington Street; that the entire right-of-way of 2200 West Street from North Temple Street to the north city limit line be renamed Sperry Way, with the northern end contingent upon the county changing the name of their portion of 2200 West; and that Sperry be required to pay the cost of Street name Signs estimated at $600.00, which motion carried, all members voting aye.
(P 83-493)
Industrial Revenue Bond for FHP Redwood.
RE: An inducement resolution for an Industrial Revenue Bond for FHP Redwood in the amount of $7,000,000 to purchase land, construct and equip a 46,000 square-foot health care center at approximately 1550 West 2100 South.
A public hearing was held at 7:15 p.m. to consider the IRB. Councilmember Shearer said that this request was considered by the Budget and Finance Committee and is recommended for passage. Blaine Carlton from Fox, Edwards and Gardiner, bond counsel, said that a notice had been properly published advertising the public hearing. David Engleberg, representing FHP, said that this is a prepaid health care center which will only be for FHP members. This is different from a walk-in, emergency clinic. No one from the audience opposed this request.
Councilmember Parker moved and Councilmember Mabey seconded to close the public hearing, which motion carried, all members voting aye.
Councilmember Shearer moved and Councilmember Parker seconded to adopt an inducement resolution, Resolution 95 of 1983, subject to approval by the City Attorney, for an Industrial Revenue Bond for FHP Redwood in the amount of $7,000,000, which motion carried, all members voting aye except Councilmember Fonnesbeck who was absent when the vote was taken.
(Q 83-26)
Industrial Revenue Bond for Industrial Parts Depot.
RE: An inducement resolution for an Industrial Revenue Bond for Industrial Parts Depot, Inc. in the amount of $800,000 to purchase land and a 26,350 square-foot building located at 1103 South 700 West to house their heavy equipment parts repair and supply business.
A public hearing was held at 7:30 p.m. to consider the IRB. Councilmember Shearer said that representatives of this company were unable to meet with the Budget Committee and she suggested that a representative from Industrial Parts Depot explain more about the project. Michael Ervin, vice president of Industrial Parts Depot, said that the company has outgrown its present facility and the building at 1103 South 700 West suits the needs of the operation. He said that they anticipate consolidating their two businesses and increasing the number of employees. Industrial Parts Depot will rebuild heavy construction equipment and warehouse and market replacement parts to be sold throughout Utah and surrounding states. Mr. Ervin said that all activity is confined within the building and there will be no obnoxious smokes, odors, or noises associated with the business. No one from the audience opposed this matter.
Councilmember Whitehead moved and Councilmember Mabey seconded to close the public hearing, which motion carried, all members voting aye except Councilmember Fonnesbeck who was absent when the vote was taken. Councilmember Shearer asked if the Attorney’s Office had approved the paperwork for this IRB. Mr. Cutler indicated that he would approve this with the understanding that there will be security for the bonds.
Councilmember Parker moved and Councilmember Mabey seconded to adopt an inducement resolution, Resolution 94 of 1983, for an Industrial Revenue Bond for Industrial Parts Depot, Inc. in the amount of $800,000, which motion carried, all members voting aye except Councilmember Fonnesbeck who was absent when the vote was taken.
(Q 83-25)
The meeting adjourned at 8:15 p.m.