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JOURNAL Saratoga Springs’ New programs budget surplus leads offered at Eagle to employee stipends Mountain library Thursday, July 15, 2010
By Emily Fotheringham Staff Writer
It looks as if Saratoga Springs has some pretty good financial planners working on the budget. With the 2009-2010 fiscal year ending, the city has ended up with quite a nice surplus. According to Councilman Tuley, the surplus might be attributed to additional building within the city, as well as sales tax revenue. When it became apparent that the city would end up on top, it was proposed that all departments suggest what might be needed on their varying ends. According to Councilman Tuley, it was during the proposals that it
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was suggested that those working with the city be given a raise, something that has been delayed in coming. Councilman Tuley, the only city official to respond on the raises at press time, states that it was proposed “that the stipend be a graduated stipend with more of the money going to those who have been with the city the longest, and a slight difference based on current way and step status of the employee.” Ultimately that is how the council voted, with the grand total equaling $60,000. Tuley states, “Nothing earth shattering, but a small token of appreciation for those that have stuck with the city through some difficult finan-
cial times.” According to news reports the city’s total surplus could have been anywhere between $400,000 and $600,000, a figure that will definitely be an asset to the city. It also has been projected that next year will have a similar surplus, with city officials already accepting department requests. Residents may also be directly blessed by the surplus, with Tuley stating that there could be a one percent property tax reduction. He sums up, “We have been a very fortunate city, especially when compared to all the cities in the area that have deficits in their budgets rather than small surpluses as we have been fortunate to have.”
city bill. On Monday, July 12, City Council members, the Eagle Mountain librarian and Eagle Mountain volunteers that helped formed that city’s library met to form a plan to get the Saratoga Springs library in motion. On July 14, volunteers met to formulate a plan and begin the process of forming sub-committees. Committees range from fundraising to physical facility and computers to cataloging, to name a few. The city has set aside $10,000 from the city budget to get things going. The library will
likely be housed in city building. Poduska would like to see the library up and running as soon as possible. “If we don’t come across too many hurdles, we’d like to be in the library at the first of the year,” said Poduska. “We’re planning on moving quickly and keeping momentum up, not just talk about it but have it come into existance.” Any resident interested in helping with the process can contact Councilman Poduska at bbpoduska@hotmail.com or Councilman Jim Miller at jimmiller4council@digis.net.
across from Talon’s Cove Golf Course. This building was the police department’s location before moving to the old Alpine Pediatrics’ office. Previously the fire department operated solely from the fire station located behind the Sunrise Meadow neighborhood, but on June 1 the department opened the second station. Fire Chief Tim Hay states that the opening of this second stations
cuts responders time in half when responding to the south side of the city. Currently there are two fulltime firefighters at this second station at all times. According to Hay, the new station also houses “an ambulance, engine, brush truck and rescue boat.” An additional ambulance has been ordered and will make its home at the second station. Hay
Library in works for Saratoga Springs
By Kara Traveller Staff Writer
Big news for book worms in Saratoga Springs. On Tuesday June, 29, the City Council passed a resolution to begin the process of bringing a library to the city. According to Councilman Bud Poduska, the library is always at the forefront of residents minds. Placing first in survey’s about what residents want to see brought into the city. A request for volunteers was sent out to residents in the latest
Fire department growing in Saratoga Springs
By Emily Fotheringham Staff Writer
Residents that live in the southern part of Saratoga Springs will now have quicker emergency access. The city’s fire department recently moved some equipment and employees into the public works location right off of Redwood Road
By Rebecca Call Staff Writer
Eagle Mountain is seeing a lot of foot traffic this summer and with all the new programs available to patrons, it is no wonder why. City Librarian Michelle Graves gives a rundown of what is happening in Eagle Mountain's hot spot. “We are still registering for our summer reading program. We will be registering all summer long. The cost is $1 per child,” she explains. Each participant is encouraged to come into the library to obtain a reading log then to check online or in the library for a weekly prize pickup location. The program is divided into different age groups and has something for everyone. More information is available on the city website. Also offered through the Eagle Mountain City Library are many online learning resources. “We offer Rocket Languages, a program to learn foreign languages. Currently there are ten different programs offered, including Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Sign Language and Spanish. The Rocket Language program makes it easy to learn a new language from the comfort of your own home. This program is usually a paid subscription ranging in cost from $27-$100, but Eagle Mountain library patrons can receive login information through the city for free.” Contact the library to setup your account and speak a new language in no time. Eagle Mountain has also partnered with the state library to offer access to the
adds that one motivator in opening a second station was to insure that they could keep a lower insurance score in order to pay less in insurance. The fire department currently employees seven people full-time and 25 people part-time, and Hay states, “We’re still exploring the need for more part-time assistance.” The fire department also works often
Pioneer Online Library. The Pioneer Library offers resources for genealogy, newspaper articles, magazines, professional journals, jobs and careers, encyclopedias, homework, automotive repairs, video, health information, photographs, maps, charts and graphics. EPrep is a new test preparation service also offered through the library for anyone looking to prepare for the SAT, ACT, PLAN or the PSAT. These video courses offer instruction and monitor your individual progress to magnify your understanding and retention. EPrep is another free program offered to Eagle Mountain residents. Audio books and eBooks are available through the city's NetLibrary and Overdrive programs. “This is a really neat program. You can call the library for a remote login code and then download the eBooks and other media items to put on your personal media device or listen to them directly from your computer. This is really great for people who commute to listen in their cars,” Graves explains. Children are still encouraged to come listen to story time at the city library each Wednesday at 11:30 a.m. through August 4. A Summer Reading Final Splash Down activity will take place the following Wednesday, August 11 at Nolan Park (7780 Sparrow Hawk Way) at 11:30. Children are asked to wear something they can get wet in and to come prepared for fun water activities and games. For more information on these and other exciting programs, please visit the city website at http://www.eaglemountaincity.org.
with surrounding cities, with Hay explaining, “We all know the value of helping each other as we all have limited resources when it comes to a large incident or multiple incidents at the same time.” Besides putting out fires, the fire department offers many other services, including babysitting classes, inspections, first aid and CPR, and more.
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What do you think ? With the country celebrating its 234th birthday and Utah soon celebrating its statehood, The Crossroads Journal asked local kids:
What do you think it means to have patriotism?
“I think it means respecting our country and our flag because we're free.” -Kaiya age 8
“Loving your country and being a good citizen.” -Mackade age 11
COMMUNITY CALENDAR Westlake High Cross Country Fundraiser 5K July 17, 2010, 8:00 a.m. at Westlake High School, 99 North 200 West, Saratoga Springs. Prizes for top finishers & raffle. $10 race fee or $15 with a shirt. Pre-register on Westlake High School's webpage. All proceeds go to the Westlake High School Cross Country Team
“To love your country and to care about our freedoms and responsibilities as citizens.” -Madisen age 12
“I think it's when you focus on the flag during the Pledge of Allegiance.”
-Sydney age 8
The Saratoga Springs Fire Department is offering free Heart Saver CPR classes for the residents of the city. The class will be Thursday, July 22, from 7:00 p.m.10:00 p.m. Classes will be held at the Saratoga Springs Fire Department, 995 West 1200 North. Call 801-766-6505 to register. Class size is limited. Please register early. Eagle Mountain area seniors are holding Dominos the 1st Wednesday of the month at 1:30
p.m. There will be a craft class the 2nd Monday of the month in the basement of the city offices at 1:00 p.m., Bunco the 2nd Thursday at 1:00 p.m., Bingo the 3rd Monday at 6:00 p.m., a book club the 3rd Tuesday at Dragons and Fairy Tales at 5:00 p.m., MahJong the 3rd Thursday at noon (bring a sack lunch; drinks provided), and Canasta the 4th Thursday at noon (again, bring a sack lunch). For questions, contact Carroll Johnson at 318-1595. Information can also be found on www.emcity.org. All residents ages 55 and over are invited to attend the monthly activities, including those from Saratoga Springs and Cedar Fort. Saturday Grace - Eagle Mountain. Need Food? Clothing? Someone to Talk to? On Saturday, July 17, (every 3rd Saturdaymonthly), we give away food &
clothing to the community from 10:00 to noon at Faith Community Church, 3535 Ranches Parkway, next to Great Clips. UTAP is a program to assist eligible households with their monthly basic local telephone service. The program provided a monthly discount of $13.50 to low income/special needs customers on their primary landline only. A Link-Up credit is also available to discount 50% of the installation fee if the customer is approved within three months of phone installation. This program is funded through State and Federal funds and is now being administrated by the Utah Dept. of Community and Culture. To find out more information or to get an application, call: 1-800-948-7540 or check the website at http://housing.utah.gov/seal/appli cations.html.
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SS City Council Notes Thursday, July 15, 2010
By Jennifer Klingonsmith Staff Writer
June 22, 2010 The City Council meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. Those present included Jim Miller, Cecil Tuley, Brent Call, Bud Poduska, Mayor Mia Love, and city staff. Michael McOmber was absent. Public comment Harvest Hills resident Shanda Blake stood to discuss the future Aspen Hills park. She was hoping the park would be unique with an old railroad berm as a prominent feature. She liked the proposed railroad theme and noted that residents were willing to volunteer their time to install the park. A Lake Mountain Estates resident commented on the budget proposal to double the mayor and City Council’s monthly stipend for the coming fiscal year. She noted that the City Council did take a 10 percent pay cut a few years ago during a budget crisis. She also reported that Mayor Love was putting in 40 hours a week in efforts to build the economic development of the city. She concluded that the raise was needed. A Saratoga Springs Development (SSD) resident built on the previous resident’s comments. He noted that an apples-to-apples comparison was needed when comparing the benefit of hiring adequate employees to build economic development versus having the mayor fill the position. Another SSD resident covered a number of budget issues. He
noted that the slated $10,000 for a library committee would not be enough to get anything done. He also questioned the timing of the 100 percent increase in pay for the mayor and City Council members. A lot of people are trying to find work right now, he stated, and [the pay increase] sounds like something the people in Washington D.C. would do. The SSD resident reminded the City Council that their pay increase comes on the backs of the taxpayers and it looks bad, he concluded. Another resident echoed his concerns and added that the City Council and mayor are in their positions to serve the people. The Lake Mountain Estates resident returned to the podium to refute previous public comments. She asked the public not to look at the percentage of increase, but at the actual dollar amount. Currently the City Council receives $400/month, the mayor, $675. The proposed increase would mean City Council members would get $900/month and the would receive mayor $1,500/month. She noted that even with the proposed raise, Mayor Love’s cost would still be well below hiring someone as an economic development manager. She also proposed that the mayor should be reimbursed for lunches, conferences, and travel related to her position (as she had out-of-pocket costs). Policy items Public hearing: Resolution No. 10-20 (06-22-10): A resolution amending the City of Saratoga
Springs budget for fiscal year 2009-2010 and establishing an effective date. City Manager Assistant Spencer Kyle reported that the net excess remaining in the 2009-2010 budget was $270,000. The City Council was considering rewarding employees with a one-time stipend. Kyle explained that the amount employees were given would be based on years worked and current income. The stipend would be between $100-1,000. There was much discussion among City Council members about how the stipend amounts should be determined and who should get them (i.e., full-time, part-time, seasonal workers, etc.). In the end, the one-time stipends would be distributed to all full-time and selected part-time employees who had worked for the city for a year or more. The resolution passed unanimously. Resolution No. 10-21 (06-2210): A resolution adopting the City of Saratoga Springs municipal budget for fiscal year 2010-2011 and establishing an effective date. The Finance Committee reported that the city was in the enviable position of having a $500,000 surplus. He also suggested that staff continue to make use of volunteers to fulfill various city functions. The Finance Committee member continued, recommending that money paid to City Council and the mayor should consist of a stipend and expense reimbursement. He also suggested that any
The Crossroads Journal change in the stipend amount should be made effective after the next election cycle. He thanked the council for their continued service. Mayor Mia Love then stated recommendations. She her thought the city’s focus should continue to be on saving money. She liked the proposed one percent raise for all city employees. She also agreed with lowering residents’ property tax rate by one percent. Considering the proposed stipend raise for herself, she stated that she knew what she would be paid when she was elected mayor. And that she would continue to serve even without a pay increase. She noted that she paid for her own cell phone, laptop, and fuel for her car. Love continued, saying that she had attended an economic development summit and learned that cities should have an economic development manager. She thought it would be most effective if she, as an elected official, held that position. She also said that the City Council members deserved the stipend increase. They are doing a great job and I couldn’t do what I’m doing without them, she concluded. Councilman Bud Poduska then added that the mayor was doing an outstanding job and that he wanted the increase to take place after an election cycle. He also favored the property tax cut. Councilman Brent Call noted that the stipend increase proposals were not just numbers pulled out of a hat. Stipends of other northern Utah County cities were researched and the proposed numbers were set below surrounding cities’ rates of compensation. He also said that City Council and
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mayoral duties had increased in the past few years. In conclusion, Call said he favored the property tax cut and suggested that perhaps a smaller stipend increase would be more reasonable. He asked that City Council members be paid a $600 stipend and that the mayor’s stipend remain unchanged. Mayor Love then asked if there was any additional public input about the proposed budget. One resident stood and apologized for earlier comments made about the increased stipend amounts. She didn’t realize that City Council members and the mayor had to pay for items related to their positions out of their own pockets. She liked the idea of having a reimbursement system set up for such costs; as such a system is more transparent. Another resident stood and said that if the City Council and mayor are giving service, then it should be service—and that often requires sacrifice. If it’s work, call it work, he stated. The resident went on to compare his service as a scoutmaster in Boy Scouts for 13 years. He noted that he was never paid for his time and often used his vacation time for scouting activities. He saw a small increase for cost-of-living as appropriate, but doubling the stipend is too much, he concluded. Another resident stood and asked that the City Council and mayor find a way to be reimbursed for their costs, as they are valuable people to city residents. Each department’s budget was then discussed, finalizing personnel and project costs. There was extended debate on the purPlease see SSCC NOTES on page 8
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My kids have been big fans of the TV anime “Avatar: The Last Airbender” for years. While I’d never seen a complete episode, I could easily identify the Last Airbender: He was the kid with an arrow on his head. Not an arrow a la Steve Martin, but one that looked like a fancy Mohawk pointing at his forhead. In fact, I’d just assumed it was a haircut, though now, having seen the movie, I know that it’s more like a fancy tattoo. A tattoo that glows occasionally. The Last Airbender has a lot of promise. Based on a popular program, written and directed by the guy who made The Sixth Sense, great trailer…and it always helps when the kids get excited by the trailer and say, “We’ve got to see that! As soon as it comes out!” We did. Okay, we weren’t first in line, but we saw it the first week of release, something we aren’t always brave enough to do. I mean, who wants to wait in long lines, get elbowed by manic kids, sit in the first row and look straight up at the screen? With so many other viewing options these days, attending the madhouse first week rush just never sounds inviting anymore. But guess what? There weren’t any crowds. Not four days after the premiere. Did I overestimate its popularity? Or did word of mouth spread that completely? Now I don’t want to imply that folks went screaming out of the theater eager to ward people off from a stinker.
Though if that’s what happened, I wouldn’t be totally surprised. The only advanced word I got on the movie was from my youngest daughter who saw it a few days before I did. Understand, she gets upset if the movie changes a line of dialogue from the book. Don’t get her started on Percy Jackson. When I heard she was on the warpath over The Last Airbender, I chalked it up to unfulfilled expectations. Since I still wanted to go and enjoy the movie, she was forbidden to speak on the topic. As it turns out, it wouldn’t have mattered. For me, The Last Airbender fell short on the most basic level of all: It didn’t give me a reason to care. First, the movie starts out with some clumsy exposition, scrolling words that try to give you all the information you need to follow the story. Then some characters talk, explaining more exposition so the audience can really understand. Then the title character shows up, and some characters explain stuff to us while he fills those characters in on some more exposition. Hey, M. Night, I’m going to the movies, not taking Avatar 101. A short digression: You know how every Star Wars movie starts with scrolling words. I have a confession – I never understood any of it. First of all, I don’t read that fast. Then, there’s the pressure of seeing that the words are disappearing on the horizon. If you miss a phrase, there’s no going back. Finally, it’s in a prose only intelligible to aliens. I felt like it
was the S.A.T. all over again and the clock was ticking. So with all that exposition in The Last Airbender, I should be an expert on what the movie was about. Sorry. I can tell you there are different tribes, that some can move water or air or fire or earth, and the Fire Benders seem to be the biggest spoiled sports because they’re taking over everything. And this Last Airbender who shows up, he’s special because he can bend … oh, who cares! I didn’t. If you’re just going this movie to see pretty pictures, you’re going to the right place. The CGI scenery is dazzling. The fights are cool. Effects are fine. But all the talk talk talk talk talk. Ouch. I guess I can take solace that this is The Last Airbender. I can’t think of many Last movies that had sequels. It almost makes me wonder why, if they’re changing the story a bit anyway, why not call it The First Airbender? Or, if they weren’t so confident, at least The Second-To-Last Airbender. That title would give you some wiggle room for one sequel. But the finality of the title seems to tell us there’s nowhere else to go. My sixth sense tells me this misfire won’t be spawning any sequels anyway. Hollywood tends to frown on flops. If Haley Joel Osment were around, he wouldn’t just be seeing dead people. He might be able to spot a franchise that never got the chance to live. ****** Write to The Cinemaniac at mwnabhan@aol.com.
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A Woman’s Write Rainstorms By Roxy Haynie Staff Writer So, I was doing the dishes this afternoon. I do not like doing dishes. Especially cookie sheets. Don't ask me why, but they are beyond obnoxious to me. Maybe it stems from my childhood. Perhaps, in some far corner of my sub-conscious, I have a repressed memory of touching a hot cookie sheet at the age of three. Or it could be that a neighbor threatened to whack me with a cookie sheet for cutting across his lawn. I really have no idea. I am certain that I abhor washing them, however. I do it though, because, as we all know, sheets happen. This is where you point out the obvious and tell me to stop complaining and purchase a Silpat mat or parchment for my baking pans. Afterwhich, I will remind you that I'm too cheap and suffer from grocery store induced amnesia. Anyway, back to the dishes. There I was, minding my own business, doing my domestic engineer routine. And then it began to rain. It was a deluge. At any moment, I expected to see Gene Kelly and his umbrella dancing around the street lamp on the corner. (Born and raised in Oregon, I love the rain.) I opened the window above my kitchen sink
and reveled in the sounds of liquid sunshine. I automatically felt better, all safe and cozy, as I finished my work. I completely forgot about hating the cookie sheets. I watched the storm move across the valley, thunder and lightning playing tag in the hills. It was an awesome display and, like the grand finale of a fourth of July spectacular, the storm was over too soon. The horizon was scrubbed clean, and the air smelled of sage and wet earth. This rainstorm made me feel thankful. It made me appreciate the beautiful place we live in. Our neck of the woods is special. It has a lake and mountains, cornfields and alfalfa, shopping centers and restaurants. We're part of a friendly community and see our neighbors everywhere: local sporting events, school functions, church meetings, case-lot sales. I love watching the seasons change here and driving up Israel Canyon after the leaves have turned a fiery red. I've never seen such huge harvest moons as those that hang outside my window in the fall. The good-things list could go on and on, for each season offers its own gifts to the eye. I'm so grateful for this lovely corner of the world. Enough to do the dishes, in fact. Amazing. Rainstorms can cause quite a change of heart, can't they?
Sean’s Smokehouse BBQ Thursday, July 15, 2010
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By Kim Zebley Restaurant Review Sean’s Smokehouse BBQ and Grill just opened in Saratoga Springs. I was so excited to see a new restaurant opening in Saratoga Springs. And to learn it was different from the same ole, same ole? Well, that was even better. First of all, the correct pronunciation for Sean’s, in this case, is Seen’s. That’s how you pronounce the pit boss’s name. Lucky for us, though, his business partner is also named Sean, and it’s pronounced like you’re used to. So however you say the name, it’s right. This is so cool… the two Seans met at a cooking competition. Sean (Seen) won, but Sean (Shawn) says he, himself, should have. I sensed a little fun resentment when he told his story, but in the end they became friends and started cooking together. One Sean is originally from Jacksonville, Florida and the other from Provo. Together they make a great cooking team. Their bbq is lip smackin’ good. These guys make each dish— main, salad, side and dessert—unique in its own way. The ribs fall off the bone and are smothered in a homemade, slightly sweet, sauce. The pulled pork and beef brisket are smoked and moist, and when dipped in their one-of-a-kind sauces, they are superb. The smoked turkey is out of this world. It was perfectly flavored and, oh, so juicy. How often do you get moist turkey? Well, that is one of Sean’s rules: no dry meat. His other rules? No tipping, no small cups when a guest wants to drink water, and no cans, meaning everything that can be made fresh, not from out of a can, is. I like those rules. For this review I brought two of my hungriest friends, that way we could share a whole bunch of food, and we did. We had ribs, beef brisket, pulled pork, and smoked turkey. We also had baked beans, coleslaw, cornbread salad,
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pasta salad, potato salad, smoked corn on the cob, a taste of sweet potato fries, their 3B salad, and peach blueberry cobbler. What were our overall favorites? Well, first of all, since this is all fresh stuff, once it’s gone, it’s gone. The meat is smoked for hours; it can’t just be stuck in a microwave (actually they don’t even have a microwave- that’s another rule, I think). Apparently the chicken has been the most popular item, but they were out by the time we arrived, so if you are hungry for something specific, get there early. We liked everything, but our favorites were the turkey, 3B salad, cornbread salad, and the baked beans (which include over 40 ingredients). Along with the meat, their sides and desserts were also mouthwatering. For example, the cornbread salad is like a potato salad, but with no potatoes. In their place are cornbread and secret ingredients. It was made up by Sean and is very good. The owners wanted to create a place that caters to everyone. The barbecue food just naturally appeals to many, but the salads will rival the best, as well. If you’re a salad lover this place will be your new best friend. Sean has tasted all
of the most popular salads from other restaurants and then kicked them up to the next level to create his own masterpieces. Let me describe their 3B salad: Fresh blueberries, blackberries and strawberries, along with candied walnuts, parmesan cheese, and sunflower seeds, all over fresh greens and topped with a buttery smooth poppy seed dressing. Am I dreaming? No, but it was like a bit of heaven on a fork. I think everything was outstanding and will appeal to anyone who wants a great barbecue, as well as to those who love healthy eating. Both Seans dream of someday being on Food Network, competing with the best. I think these guys are well on their way. Each dish had a unique twist and even the traditional barbecue foods had a special flare. Maybe we’re not Food Network, but my friends and I agree, Sean’s is definitely the best place to eat in this neck of the woods. No doubt about it. Sean’s Smokehouse BBQ & Grill located at 222 East SR 73, Saratoga Springs, Monday- Thursday: 11:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m., Friday & Saturday: 11:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Their website is www.seanssmokehouse.com.
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My family enjoyed the large variety of ingredients that make this teriyaki-style salad filling and flavorful. My husband said it was perhaps the best pasta salad he had in his life! 10 oz. bowtie pasta, boiled until tender 3 large chicken breasts, boiled and cut into bitesized pieces 2 cans mandarin oranges, drained 1 cup water chestnuts, drained 1/2 bunch green onions, chopped 1/2 cup dried cranberries 1/4 cup sunflower seeds
1/2 cup honey roasted peanuts 5-10 oz. fresh spinach leaves (added just before serving) Dressing: 1/2 cup oil 4 T. sugar 1/3 cup white wine vinegar 1/2 cup teriyaki sauce 1/2 t. pepper
Whisk all dressing ingredients together. Combine all ingredients except spinach. Place in large zip-lock bag in refrigerator for at least 4-6 hours. Before serving, mix ziplock bag ingredients and spinach. Serves 6-8. Source: Julie Wadman
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chase of a new ambulance and whether to continue the NOVA police program for sixth graders. There was also debate about hiring a new police detective. In the end, the budget totaled $7.2 million, a 16 percent increase over last year. All city employees were given a one-percent cost-ofliving increase. Residents will see a one-percent reduction in property taxes. And the City Council and mayoral stipends were increased, although by lesser amounts than proposed. City Council stipends went from $400/month to $650. Mayor Love’s stipend will increase from $675/month to $875. A $2,000 fuel reimbursement account was also established. The stipends went into effect July 1. The 2010-2011 budget was unanimously approved. Proposed Site Plan for Burger King restaurant located at approximately 117 East State Road 73, RJR Restaurants, Inc., applicant. City staff showed architectural drawings of the proposed restaurant and Poduska commented how nice the building looked. The site plan was unanimously approved. Proposed Preliminary Plat for Western Hills located at approximately 1700 North and 200 West, Desert Peak Management Group, LLC, applicant. City staff reported that a planned park in the development would be dedicated to the city. She also noted that an LDS stake center and elementary school would be constructed. Trails built con-
necting Western Hills and Harvest Hills subdivisions would facilitate walking school children. City staff also stated that the irrigation canal that runs through the property would remain above ground and have a trail alongside it. Staff recommended that a future meeting be held concerning a berm of land present on the property. Mayor Love opened the meeting briefly for public comment on the preliminary plat. Aleta Wilkinson of Harvest Hills stated how much she and her family enjoyed the berm and hoped the city would not remove it. The berm served as a buffer, a sledding hill and as a side of a much needed retention pond. She thought it was possible for the berm of land to be incorporated into the park’s layout. Another Harvest Hills resident echoed Wilkinson’s comments and hoped the developer would install a fence between Harvest Hills homes and the Western Hills subdivision as a buffer for construction activity. The Western Hills developer stated that he was fine with whatever the city decided to do with the berm of land. He only asked that the city’s decision on the matter not delay the approval process. He noted that Alpine School District was willing, at no cost, to use any dirt from the berm in the construction of the school grounds. The City Council agreed that the old railroad berm should remain on the property, as neighboring residents suggested. They asked Capitol Facilities Manager Mark Edwards to design a park concept plan incorporating the berm of land.
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