Others Were in Attendance As Listed

OREM CITY COUNCIL MEETING
JULY 27, 1971

Orem City Council met in regular session July 27, 1971, at 7:00 P.M. in the Council Chambers. Present were Mayor Winston Crawford, Chairman; Councilmen Donald Shaw, Robert Dove, and Harley Gillman. Absent Roscoe Carroll and John Jones, excused. Also present were City Manager Earl Wengreen, Assistant City Manager Odell Miner, Engineer Russell Brown, Attorney Frank Butterfield and Recorder Anne Cooper.

Others were in attendance as listed:

Steven R. Littlefield Mayor Crawford Request

S. Martin Dodge Mayor Crawford Request

Ron Despain General Interest

H. M. Croft Bid Opening

Melburn S. Ford Bid Opening

Clyde E. Weeks Press

Dale K. Judd General Interest

Aldo Bussio Bid Opening

Leo L. Fine Street Opening 200 South

James H. Armstrong Street Opening 200 South

Archie Tohler Street Opening 200 South

Jeanette M. Powell Street Opening 200 South

Anna D. Millet Street Opening 200 South

Bushnell Street Opening 200 South

Meeting opened with prayer by Earl Wengreen.

Motion to accept minutes of May 25, 1971, as read and corrected was made by Robert Dove and seconded by Donald Shaw and passed.

Motion to accept minutes of June 1, 1971, as read and corrected was made by Donald Shaw and seconded by Robert Dove and passed.

Steven Littlefield and Martin Dodge met with the Council concerning the refusal of the Adjustment Board to grant a variance to enable them to establish a training school for the retarded at 244 North State.

The Council advised the applicants that since the house is three lots from the C-3 zone the Adjustment Board would not be able to grant a variance. The variance request must be located contingent to the zone in which such use would be permitted.

Bids were opened for extension of a storm sewer on 1300 South, as follows:

Schedule 1-A Schedule 1-B

Cox Brothers $20,082.00 $23,733.25

Dunn Construction 18,884.55 21,367.40

Ford Construction 22,520.00 18,424.25

Motion was made by Donald Shaw and seconded by Robert Dove to refer bids to the City Manager and Engineer for computation and that the lowest responsible bid be awarded according to specifications. Motion passed unanimously.

City Attorney Frank Butterfield reported that Carlos Robert's attorney had dismissed the "order to show cause" why an injunction against the City should not be granted, provided the City will replace the blacktop without charge to Mr. Roberts. This had been agreed upon but he wanted it in writing.

City Manager Wengreen stated that the City can still put down 26 feet of blacktop without going on to Carlos Robert's property. The City had offered to put down all improvements in exchange for a right of way deed from Carlos Roberts, but Mr. Roberts had refused.

City Manager Wengreen reported that Blaine Kay had written that the City still has an option on the State property.

Mayor Crawford stated that the City is still waiting for final action by the State, and that he will write a letter to the State.

Councilman Shaw stated that the offer from Thorn Rock Products to sell their property was unacceptable to the Council, as the City does not have the property to trade yet. This should be reported in the Mayor's letter.

The Mayor read miscellaneous letter received.

Motion was made by Harley Gillman and seconded by Donald Shaw to deny the Fred Willoughby Claim and refer it to the Insurance Company. Motion passed unanimously.

Motion was made by Harley Gillman and seconded by Donald Shaw to deny the claim made by Day B. Kaylene and Georgia Christensen, and refer it to the Insurance Company. Motion passed unanimously.

Attorney Frank Butterfield presented a proposed resolution on garbage pick-up rates, which was read and corrections made.

Motion was made by Donald Shaw and seconded by Robert Dove to adopt the Resolution No. 58 pertaining to garbage pickup rates after changing Section E, page 2, to designate one pick-up per week for trailer courts, add $1.50 per unit compulsory and require trailer courts to have commercial containers, and authorize signatures and publication. Motion passed unanimously.

Motion was made by Donald Shaw and seconded by Robert Dove to authorize transfer of funds as budgeted for Misdemeanant Program to Provo City who works under the State Probation and Parole and who will administer the funds. Motion passed unanimously.

City Engineer Brown gave a report on a meeting, from which he had just returned, which Mayors or Councilmen representing Cities that are a part of the Sanitary Land Fill agreement with Utah County.

After discussion, motion was made by Donald Shaw and seconded by Robert Dove to authorize the Mayor to send a letter supporting the vote of the City Engineer at the meeting with the Mayors and Councils of cities involved, to authorize the Mayor of Pleasant Grove to write a letter to the Utah County Commission requesting changes in operating of the Sanitation Land Fill as follows:

1. Reduce staff to two men. Man to work 40 hours each.

2. Payment for operation to be prorated on population basis including the County, whether use or not.

3. Leave gate open at night. Gate not to be locked. Garage to be completely covered and cleaned up when shift ends.

4. Sell the scales. No restriction on dumpings.

5. Separate account created and detailed billing and account balanced every month.

6. County send crew at their expense to clean up roads in dump area at their expense, as they are County roads.

Motion passed unanimously.

City Engineer reported that he had studied the water system in view as to what will be needed in the next four or five years. Two things needed to get the system in good shape. The cost of steel will be increased due to the coming steel strike. We should increase the estimated cost of the water tank from $250,000 to $300,000.

The City will need a 16 inch water main on 600 South Street from Palisades Drive to U.S. Highway 91 which should be considered now, which would cost $106,000 now. This line is on the major street plan. Wayne Mills has constructed part of this line when he put his subdivision in. City Engineer Brown stated that these are major improvements, and he feels the other lines could be budgeted.

City Manager Wengreen stated that the 200 North water line is a major line and should be included in the bonding.

City Engineer Brown stated that cost of the line for 200 North is estimated at $135,000, half of which is eligible for Federal Funding.

Councilman Shaw reported that at the Metropolitan Water Board Meeting John Gillman had reported that he had met with the State Engineer and District Engineer and had been told that Orem does not have enough water storage capacity to justify another well at this time. Also, John Gillman is contemplating selling his Alta Ditch Water Stock, which if purchased by the City would give Orem City over 51% of the Alta Ditch Stock. The City should have representation at the Alta Ditch Board meetings to vote for City stock. The Council requested City Manager Earl Wengreen, and E. Dixon Larson to attend the Alta Board meetings.

After further discussion, motion was made by Donald Shaw and seconded by Robert Dove to authorize the City Manager to work with Burrows and Smith to prepare to call for $450,000 in bonds for a 5,000,000 gallon water tank, a 16 inch water line on 600 South street, and major line on 200 North street. Motion passed unanimously.

Motion was made by Donald Shaw and seconded by Robert Dove to approve an Engineering contract with Rollins, Brown and Gunnell in amount of $42,000.00 for 1971-1972 with the provision that the Engineer install a radio in his truck. Also contracts for special services to be performed by Rollins, Brown and Gunnell, as presented. Motion passed unanimously.

City Engineer Brown reported that the ditch is piped on 1400 South to 400 East. The ditch goes on down thru the subdivision to 1600 South, and further to Mr. Jolley. Mr. Price had stated that the ground had been sold. Engineer Brown stated that if someone could sell the crop of apple trees on this corner the ditch could be abandoned.

Engineer Brown stated the Leland Nielson and Mr. Jolley will settle if the City would charge them only the minimum water bill.

After discussion, motion was made by Robert Dove and seconded by Donald Shaw to authorize the City Engineer to solve irrigation ditch problems on 1400 South Street and 400 East as presented by the City Engineer. Provided John Price pays the cost and adjusted water bills as agreed. Motion passed unanimously.

Motion was made by Donald Shaw and seconded by Robert Dove to set the Mill Levy at 23.11 mills for 1971 for Orem City. Motion passed unanimously.

City Manager Wengreen reported that A.V. Washburn had requested City Treasurer Victor Christensen to request an adjustment of $126.67 from his interest charge on Special Improvement District No F.

Motion was made by Donald Shaw and seconded by Robert Dove to deny request of A.V. Washburn to give discount of interest for Special Improvement District No. F. Motion passed unanimously.

City Manager Wengreen reported that he had asked John Maas regarding a contract for landscaping plans for Cherry Hill Park. Mr. Maas had sent an unsigned letter designating a cost of 6% of the landscaping cost.

The Council advised that John Maas should prepare and present a signed contract.

Motion was made by Harley Gillman and seconded by Donald Shaw to authorize exchange of Lots #42 and 43 in Canterbury Heights for Lots #55 and 56, improvement bond, as recommended by the City Engineer, and passed unanimously.

Motion was made by Donald Shaw and seconded by Robert Dove to release improvement bond to D. Orlo Allen as received by the City Engineer, and passed unanimously.

Motion was made by Harley Gillman and seconded by Donald Shaw to approve payment of the quarterly payment to the Utah County Health Department. Motion passed unanimously.

Motion to adjourn was made by Donald Shaw and seconded by Robert Dove and passed unanimously.

Meeting adjourned at 11:57 P.M.