OREM CITY COPRORATION
COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
APRIL 8, 1969
Orem City Council met in regular session Tuesday, April 8, 1969, at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers. Present
were Mayor Winston Crawford, Chairman; Councilmen Robert Dove, Stanley Leavitt, Donald Shaw, Paul
Washburn, and John Jones; City Manager Earl Wengreen, Engineer Russell Brown, Attorney H. Vern Wentz, and
Recorder Anne Cooper.
Others were present as listed:
Wilson Sorenson
Jay Coxford
Edwin E. Lovelace
Merrill Gappmayer
Douglas Marriott
Glen Sagers
Arnold Long, Fire Chief
Douglas Larsen, Animal Control
Charles W. Edmonds
Joe B. Thurman
Dr. Peterson
Byron Larson
Colleen Ferguson
Stephen Wester
Lyle S. Wilkinson
Mrs. Lyle S. Wilkinson
Mary Wilkinson
Wayne Stoffers
Carol Farmer
Richard Hunter
Yvonne Hunter
Rudolf K. Poecker
Gene R. Mangum
George McKinney
Facility Planning
Facility Planning
Street Systems
Planned Dwelling Group
Planned Dwelling Group
Air Conservation Code
Fire Station Furnishings
Rabies Control
Rabies Control
Rabies Control
Rabies Control
Rabies Control
Landscape Improvement Committee
Adjustment Special Improvement
Adjustment Special Improvement
Adjustment Special Improvement
Adjustment Special Improvement
Adjustment Special improvement
Adjustment Special Improvement
Adjustment Special Improvement
Adjustment Special Improvement
Adjustment Special Improvement
Adjustment Special Improvement
Adjustment Special Improvement
Meeting opened with prayer by Paul Washburn.
Wilson Sorenson, Utah Technical College, and Jay Coxford, State Building Board, met with the Council to report
plans for the new Utah Technical College building to be built in Orem, and their tentative programs.
Motion was made by Stanley Leavitt, seconded by Paul Washburn, to appoint Councilman Shaw and City Manager
Wengreen to work with Wilson Sorenson, the State Building Board, and State Coordinating Council as closely as
possible in their planning facilities for the new Orem location. Motion passed unanimously.
Colleen Ferguson, Chairman of the Landscape Improvement Committee, reported that the "clean up" program for
Orem City is underway. Mrs. Ferguson reported that broken stakes around the new trees on State Street are being
replaced and painted. Boy and girl scouts, the Fire Department and others are helping.
Mrs. Ferguson requested funds for film, scrapbook, etc., for the program. Motion was made by Paul Washburn to
withdraw funds on deposit at the First Security Bank in amount of $58.38 that had been deposited by the now
defunct Orem Betterment Council, and add $41.62 to bring the total to $100.00 to be set aside for the Landscape
Improvement expense, as discussed. The motion was seconded by Robert Dove, and passed unanimously.
Motion was made by John Jones, seconded by Stanley Leavitt, to appoint Paul Washburn to work with the
Landscape Improvement Committee. Motion passed unanimously.
Winston Crawford advised Ed Lovelace, District Engineer of the State Road Commission, that heavy truck traffic to
Geneva on 1600 North from I-15 is breaking up the street.
City Manager Wengreen stated that the City had requested the State to take this street at one time but had been
turned down. The City does not usually build roads to standard needed for big diesel trucks.
Donald Shaw asked if 1600 North would be eligible for funds under the Topics program.
Mr. Lovelace stated that he would be willing to help in any way he can.
Mayor Crawford requested the City Manager to set up a meeting with the State, City and County officials to discuss
participating in cost of Center Street between SR 114 and 1600 West and 1600 North from I-15 to SR 114.
Ed Lovelace reported that Congress has ordered each one of the States to make all the streets in the State, Counties,
and Cities on a functional basis. The purpose of this study is to set up a formula that will be uniform throughout all
the States. This will place on the State system only those streets that will serve a State function.
Planned Dwelling Groups were discussed, a public hearing having been held April 1, 1969.
Motion was made by Robert Dove, seconded by John Jones, to approve the Planned Dwelling, Star Crest Manor, 50
East and 1100 South, as presented by Merrill Gappmayer. Motion passed unanimously.
Motion was made by Donald Shaw, seconded by Robert Dove, to disapprove planned dwelling plats of Burning
Tree Acres, 1740 South 400 East, as presented by Douglas Marriott; and Park Lanes Estate, at 1834 South and 150
East, a TSI Development Company plan. Motion passed unanimously.
The City Engineer and City Manager were authorized to work with the developer of Hidden Meadows, 725 South
150 East, to bring plat to conform with the R-2 zone, also ask Mr. Kitchen in to discuss with the Council.
Donald Shaw stated that he felt that Wayne Thornton's plan is good if he reduced the plan by units. He is not in
favor of rezoning to R-3. Consideration also had not been given to property on other three sides.
Motion was made by Donald Shaw, seconded by Robert Dove, to deny the request for a zone change from R-2 to R3 as requested by Wayne Thornton for the Planned Dwelling Group at 1625 South in the area of 400 East Street, and
recommended by the Planning Commission in a letter dated March 17, 1969. Motion passed unanimously.
Glen Sagers, State Health Department, reported that in the last session the State passed the Air Conservation Code
regulating open burning. The Health Department is set up to coordinate the program throughout the Counties. In
Utah County $6,600 will be prorated to the Cities for this program. The Cities will issue burning permits the same as
before for fire protection.
Paul Washburn asked how much discretion the City has. Mr. Sagers stated the City would have practically complete
control. Fire protection now has been set up under a cooperative program, and County Fire Warden and others will
work with the Cities in areas outside City jurisdiction.
Mr. Sagers stated that he would like a map made up to include areas designated, with department and phone
numbers.
Bids were received for equipment for the new fire station. Motion was made by Donald Shaw, seconded by Robert
Dove, to turn the bids to the City Manager and Fire Chief for tabulation, and award the lowest qualified bid. And
bring the tabulation back to the Council. The motion passed unanimously.
City Manager Wengreen reported that the demonstration of a compactor unit was held last Friday. A new diesel unit
costs $12,613.00, a new gas unit costs $12,410.00. A used (2 years old) gas unit is available for $9,500. The City has
$7,000 available for purchasing the equipment. The used equipment is supposed to be in good condition.
After discussion, motion was made by Paul Washburn, seconded by Donald Shaw, to authorize the City Manager,
City Engineer, and Street Superintendent to purchase the used compactor if they feel good about it. Motion passed
unanimously.
City Manager Wengreen presented a change order for the fire station cabinets.
The City Manager read a letter dated April 2, 1969 from Architect Del Ashworth reporting that the contractor says
he deleted all the special cabinets from the fire station when he bid, instead of those authorized. He discovered his
error while preparing the breakdown of his costs. The contractor has submitted a change order in the amount of
$869.94.
The Council advised the City Manager to invite the Architect and Contractor to meet with the Council to discuss the
problem.
City Manager Wengreen reported that as a result of the study conducted that Veterinarians in the area have been
invited to the meeting to express their opinion on requiring rabies shots for dogs.
Robert Dove stated that he was convinced the City should require this when he saw the film presented and is still
convinced.
Douglas Larsen, Animal Control Officer, reported that within a month he had two animals in the pound, under
quarantine, that had bitten two children. If rabies got started, it would spread so fast that it would be impossible to
get it under control.
Donald Shaw stated that each year the City makes special drives to license dogs, and get about 50% to 60% of the
dogs licensed.
Dr. Peterson stated that there should be 75% vaccinated. The problem would be how many people would voluntarily
have their dogs vaccinated.
Dr. Thurman stated that 50% of the dogs brought in for distemper shots are given rabies shots. The people who take
care of their dogs are the ones who have the shots. The others are the concern of the City.
Dr. Thurman reported that when Provo City put their ordinance into effect that clinics were set up for three different
Saturdays. The shots were given for $2.00 along with certificates and tags. If the person took his dog to the office
the cost was $3.00.
After further discussion, motion was made by Robert Dove, seconded by Stanley Leavitt, to refer the Animal
Control Ordinance to Attorney Wentz to revise the ordinance to make rabies inoculations mandatory as a part of the
licensing procedure. The Ordinance to be reviewed by the Council. Motion passed unanimously.
Winston Crawford advised the visitors from 800 West Street regarding Special Improvement District # M that the
Council has not had an opportunity to discuss Special Improvement District # M. It wasn't even on the agenda. The
Council recessed to the Manager's office.
The Council reconvened after a short recess.
Councilman John Jones reported to those present that the Council had discussed the cost of Special Improvement
District # M at length, with mixed emotions. Problems came up during the construction of the district over which the
Engineer had no control. Some people gave right of way property willingly, some had to be condemned and some
gave their property for the letter guaranteeing the cost would not go over the estimated cost.
In order to honor the letters, it will cost the City $20,000.00. All properties will have to pay part of this cost. The
Council feels that they're honor bound to honor the letters. For the ones who did not get letters, it was felt that they
should receive 50 cents per front foot throughout the District, as they, in a way, deserve it more.
Mrs. Farmer stated that the City officials and property owners held three different meetings, and were told that the
cost would not go over the estimate. They had given property, too, but had not requested a letter.
John Jones stated that we know how you feel. We want to be fair with everyone in the City as well as we can.
The Engineers estimate was made up a year and a half ago, and costs have gone up.
Carol Farmer asserted they (the property owners) should pay what was estimated.
Gene Mangum stated he is willing to pay the original estimate.
Donald Shaw stated that he personally feels that 75% of the people are happy with the improvement.
Mrs. Farmer said we're happy with the improvement.
Paul Washburn stated that this project on 1600 South and 800 West was started at a request of property owners for
walks for their school children. In order to get the project through the Council agreed to pick up the cost of covering
the irrigation ditches. They knew it would be costly.
Robert Dove stated this has been an unusual situation. This isn't the rule. The City doesn't set out to "take" you.
Earl Wengreen stated that the Council could have programmed funds to purchase street rights of way, but the cost
would have been prohibitive, another $20,000 or $30,000. Further comments, objections and remarks were heard.
No action taken by the Council.
Motion was made by Paul Washburn, seconded by John Jones, to pay $18,083.70 to Miller Construction Company
as partial payment on the Fire Station. Motion passed unanimously.
Motion was made by Robert Dove, seconded by Paul Washburn, to pay $10,504.42 to Rollins, Brown, and Gunnell
for engineering on Special Improvement District # M. Motion passed unanimously.
Motion was made by Robert Dove, seconded by Stanley Leavitt, to pay Ashworth Architects $17,538.18 for
architectural work on the City Center. Motion passed unanimously.
Meeting adjourned at 12:00 midnight by motion of Paul Washburn, seconded by Donald Shaw.