OREM CITY CORPORATION
COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
March 25, 1969
Orem City Council met in regular session Tuesday, March 25, 1969, at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers. Present were Mayor Winston Crawford, Chairman; Councilmen Donald Shaw, Stanley Leavitt, and Paul Washburn. Absent John Jones and Robert Dove, excused. Also present were City Manager Earl Wengreen, Attorney H. Vern Wentz, and Recorder Anne Cooper.
Others in attendance were as listed:
Dixie G. Edwards 450 East 500 South safety
Joy L. Gilbert 450 East 500 South safety
RaNae Ott 450 East 500 South safety
J. Bevan Ott 450 East 500 South safety
M. J. Brailsford 450 East 500 South safety
Shirley Brailsford 450 East 500 South safety
Ruth Ann Gurr 450 East 500 South safety
Charles Edwards 450 East 500 South safety
James Simmons, Police Chief City Center Building Contract
Arnold Long, Fire Chief City Center Building Contract
Dell Ashworth, Architect City Center Building Contract
Victor H. Christensen Employee Health Insurance
Sue Ann Finch Permit to Build
H. E. Johnson Street Right of Way
Milt Johnson Subdivision Plat
L. V. Beckman Subdivision Plat
Harvey Pace Zoning
B. M. Jolley Sewer Line
Myrlon B. Abegg Teacher Cascades School
Shellee Hansen Students
Ann Stacey Students
Lesli Mickelson Students
Julie Ford Students
Debbie Mills Students
Diane Hansen Students
Jeff Christensen Students
Craig R. Carter Students
Don Mecham Students
Jeff McAlister Students
Clyde Weeks Press
Josephine Zimmerman Press
Meeting opened with prayer by Earl Wengreen.
Motion was made by Paul Washburn, seconded by Donald Shaw, to approve minutes of March 4, 1969, as read and corrected. Motion passed unanimously.
Motion to approve minutes of March 11, 1969, as read and corrected, was made by Donald Shaw, seconded by Paul Washburn, and passed unanimously.
Motion was made by Donald Shaw, seconded by Paul Washburn, to approve minutes of March 18, 1969, as read and corrected, and passed unanimously.
A group of citizens, as listed, met with the Council to report that High School Students, particularly, and others drive too fast and recklessly on 450 East street from 300 South to 500 South. Mrs. Brailsford stated that a dog had been killed on the street tonight which was the reason they were here. It could easily have been a child. Mrs. Brailsford reported that they have 72 children on the street, and requested that a stop sign be installed on 500 South and 450 East Street. The problem had been referred to the Chief of Police and Safety Committee Chairman.
Chief of Police Simmons reported that the area had been patrolled by the police department; also Safety Chairman Doug Hansen had made an appointment with him to discuss the situation.
After further consideration, motion was made by Donald Shaw that contingent upon the recommendation of the police chief and safety chairman, that stop signs be installed on 450 East at 500 South Street and on 450 East at 400 South Street; and that until such time as the recommendation is received, and signs installed, the police department maintain patrol at judicious times. The motion was seconded by Paul Washburn, and passed unanimously.
Sue Ann Finch met with the Council for a clarification on requirements of a building permit on 1000 East south of Center Street.
City Manager Wengreen reported that Stanley Finch had owned a large parcel of land, and had sold sections off his property without following subdivision requirements. This property corners at Center Street and 1000 East, and now that the City is requiring a 100 foot right of way for Center Street Mrs. Finch should deed the street rights of way before a building permit is issued. The Finches own two lots, but the right of way for Center Street will cut one lot down.
Mrs. Finch reported that they have tried to get information needed, but had been unable to contact the correct City official. Now that their time is running out to start construction they have given their contractor authorization to start building on the south lot. Stanley J. Finch had told them that Center Street would go through there sometime, when he deeded the property to them.
After further discussion, motion was made by Donald Shaw, seconded by Paul Washburn, that contingent upon Stanley R. Finch's deeding appropriate ground for street rights of way, and contingent upon the City Manager's contacting the Planning Commission by telephone, to authorize the Building Inspector to issue a building permit for a home on 1000 East and Center Street. Motion passed unanimously.
City Manager Wengreen presented two Health and Life Insurance proposals from Aetna Insurance Company as recommended by the employee study committee. One plan was an upgraded proposal similar to that in effect at the present time. The other plan included dental coverage, with the exception of orthodontia.
After discussion, motion was made by Donald Shaw, seconded by Stanley Leavitt, to accept the plan for employee medical and health insurance as recommended by the Committee, without the proposed dental coverage. Motion passed unanimously.
B. M. Jolley met with the Council to discuss the installation of a sewer line on 300 North Street. Mr. Jolley stated that he did not feel he should install a sewer line to Main Street, as he needed only 220 feet from U. S. 91 to serve the property he has sold. Mr. Jolley stated that he is willing to pay one half the cost of $850.00, the estimated cost of the 250 feet from State on 300 North. He isn't interested in installing more than the 250 feet.
The Council advised Mr. Jolley that the City requires property owners to extend sewer lines the full width or length of their property, and from there it becomes the responsibility of the next property owner.
Also discussed was the extension of the sewer line on Main Street south to the corner of 300 North and Main.
The Council then advised that the City Engineer make a study to determine the grade needed for sewering the area, and work with Mr. Jolley judiciously to provide a sewer line.
Del Ashworth presented a detailed copy of items recommended to be deleted from the City Center Building, totaling $52,901.00.
Mr. Ashworth stated that the State Library Board indicated displeasure about the elimination of the receiving cabinets in the library especially the large one.
After reviewing and discussing the items listed, motion was made by Stanley Leavitt that the large receiving cabinet in the library be left in the contract as it is very essential. The motion was seconded by Donald Shaw, and passed unanimously.
Motion was made by Stanley Leavitt to approve deletion of the items, as listed and discussed, from the City Center Building. The motion was seconded by Donald Shaw, and passed unanimously.
Architect Del Ashworth reported that Prestwich and Healy Construction Company is requesting that construction time for the City Center be extended to March 15, 1970, and recommended that this be done.
After discussion, motion was made by Paul Washburn, seconded by Stanley Leavitt, to extend the construction time for the City Center to March 15, 1970. Motion passed unanimously.
Del Ashworth proposed a large lighting fixture for the middle of the lobby. This would delete the nine fixtures proposed, and change four of them back in a recess. The fixture weighs 2,000 lbs., is six feet in diameter and almost nine feet in height. The cost for installation would be an additional $1,938.00. The Council's decision was to go with the original plans.
Mr. Ashworth presented bids received for carpeting the fire station, as follows:
Clawson Interiors $2,924.39 Stati-check
Provo, Utah 2,581.90 Stati-point
Kerry-Aldon Inc. $2,725.00
Salt Lake City, Utah
Ideal Mattress & Furn. Co. $2,678.08 8.53/each day extra
Provo, Utah 20 days
Utah Valley Builders $2,462.00 7 days
Orem, Utah
Christiansen Furniture $2,888.50 3 days
Orem, Utah
Lindley $2,077.50
Provo, Utah
Motion was made by Donald Shaw to accept the lowest bid that meets specifications. The motion was seconded by Stanley Leavitt, and passed unanimously.
The Council asked when the Contractor will be able to go to work. Mr. Ashworth said he can begin any time, is anxious to get started. Grass should be removed from the site first.
City Manager Wengreen stated that the plans have been to move the grass to the Fire Station.
Ground breaking for the City Center was scheduled for April 2, at 1:00 p.m.
A letter from the Planning Commission was read as follows:
March 17, 1969
Honorable Mayor & City Council
City Hill
Orem, Utah
RE: To the Planned Dwelling Group of Mr. Wayne Thornton located at 1625 South in the area of 400 East.
Gentlemen:
At a regular meeting of the Planning Commission held Monday, March 10, 1969, a Preliminary Plat was presented by Mr. Wayne Thornton for approval, as well as re-zoning an area within the planned dwelling group from R-2 to R-3.
It was recommended by the Planning Commission to re-zone the area as described in the legal description which accompanies this letter. The reason for the acceptance of the zone change from R-2 to R-3 is because of its compatibility to the existing C-3 zone which it borders to the East.
Sincerely,
Russell W. Park
Planning Commission Chairman
Action tabled until the Council hears the recommendation of the City Engineer pertaining to Planned Dwelling Groups.
Motion was made by Donald Shaw, seconded by Stanley Leavitt, to authorize the Mayor to sign a partial release, lot 36, Plat 3, Sunray Park mortgage to Dean and Peay Land Development, as recommended by the City Engineer. Motion passed unanimously.
Milt Johnson met with the Council with a preliminary plat to build in the area west of 100 East and north of 100 North. The plan would close proposed 100 East street. Mr. Johnson stated that part of the property is owned by Dr. Jackman, but he had been authorized to tie in the area, and wanted approval of the entire plan.
Mr. Johnson was advised that the Council does not approve preliminary plats, that he must have approval from the Planning Commission, and presents a final plat to the City Council with the Planning Commission's approval.
The Council asked that a letter be sent to the Planning Commission requesting recommendation for upgrading zone requirements pertaining to 4-plex units.
H. E. Johnson met with the Council to report that the City had obtained permission to install a sidewalk on the right of way of 1000 South west of U.S. 91, and stated that he feels that the people on the other side will have the use of 2 extra feet if the curb and gutter is installed as planned.
City Manager Wengreen stated that the City would have 2 feet to install City utilities. The street would be 34 feet from curb to curb, the total width the required 50 feet.
After further discussion, motion was made by Donald Shaw, seconded by Stanley Leavitt, to approve setting the sidewalk in 2 feet from the South right of way line on 1000 South west of State Street, as discussed. Motion passed unanimously.
Motion was made by Donald Shaw, seconded by Paul Washburn, to approve Sunray Park, Plat D, as recommended by the Planning Commission, upon approval of the improvement bond by the City Engineer. Motion passed unanimously.
Motion was made by Paul Washburn, seconded by Stanley Leavitt, to approve payment of $400.00 for damages to her property on 1500 South to Magdalene J. Fechser. Motion passed unanimously.
Motion to adjourn was made by Donald Shaw, seconded by Stanley Leavitt, and passed unanimously.
Meeting adjourned at 11:30 p.m.