The Times-Independent from Moab, Utah • 1

ff')'n-mi'- nrM.niWig fnmmirtm SERVING MOAB AND SOUTHEASTERN UTAH SINCE 1896 Moab, Grand County, Utah 84532 Volume 97 Number 40 Thursday, October 4, 1990 Moab City negotiating with developer on land near golf course for cond ominiums and hotel private home lots. Plans also call for a hotel on the property. The company wants to finalize an agreement and terms with the city and present a master plan of the development before the end of this Allen Greenwood Investments and the Kokopelli Development have made a tentative proposal to purchase the land from the city. The company hopes to construct 80 condominium units, and sell 100 by Ken Davey The Moab City Council voted Tuesday evening to continue negotiations with a private developer to build condominiums and homes on city -owned land near the golf course. Tjr But Terry Warner added a cautionary note.

"The only way to deal with it is to sit down (with the county) and discuss it before making the decision," he said. "Before we do anything," agreed McDougald, "let's have a meeting and tell them what direction we're going. Council members split on the motion, with Robbins and Bierschied voting yes and Warner and McDougald saying no. Mayor Stocks broke the tie by voting yes. "I vote in favor, simply (continued on Page A3) i ''-IV W.f year.

They propose starting construction on the condominiums in the Spring of 1991 and completing the entire project in 1994. According to Moab Mayor Tom Stocks, the developer has offered to pay the appraised value for the raw land at either the start of each phase of the development or at the time of the sale of the individual lots. The developer would be responsible for all costs associated with the construction of the project. Stocks asked the Council for permission to continue with the negotiation process. Any final decision on the sale will be made by the City Council.

Before any agreement is signed, the developer will provide information showing the company has the financial resources and the expertise to complete the project The developer would establish a design review committee that would approve the construction of all individual home sites. That committee would consist of one individual from the city, one representing the developer, two members of a home owner association of development residents, and a member appointed by the Moab Golf Club, which currently administers the golf course. The council agreed to move ahead with the negotiations, which will include a meeting with the representatives of the development company here in Moab on October 18. Much of Moabs water supply comes from wells in the area, and any agreement would protect those water rights. Although the company would like to have an agreement signed in the next few months, council members indicated they will take their time before making a decision.

"This will require some pretty extensive discussion," said Council Member Terry Warner. "I have some reservations about development, especially development in that area," added Council Member Christy Robbins. In other business, the council voted to begin the process of hiring a building inspector and zoning enforcement officer. At this time, the city shares the services of county building inspector Corky Brewer. "The present building inspector will be taking over the duties of the fire chief, said Council Member Bill McDougald.

"What the county will do, I don't know. We haven't talked to them." He said the council discussed the question at a special workshop meeting last week. "It's our feeling that we should go on our own. "I'm for this," said Council member Dave Bierschied. "The city needs that control as we get into more comprehensive planning and zoning.

Currently, the city gets building inspection services in exchange for providing an animal control officer for the county. But council members have expressed frustration that the deal has been too one-sided, with the building inspector being told not to pursue zoning enforcement complaints within the city. "I get the impression that comes from the direction of the chairman of the county commission (Merv Law-ton), said Stocks. Classic Greek tragedy performance set here Saturday on river bank The Eagle Canyon bridge on Interstate 70 was the final link in all of that Interstate highway in Utah to be completed. Over 200 people attended dedication ceremonies at the bridge (held in the hidden Secret Mesa maintenance station nearby because of rain), including Utah Governor Norman Bangerter.

The bridge, in the foreground, is now carrying westbound traffic, while the older structure, in the background, carries eastbound traffic. Work completed last week on the bridge and four other projects along a 48-mile stretch of 1-70 in Emery and Sevier Counties, totaled over $80 million. Final 1-70 link opened last Friday The final section of Interstate' Highway 70 in Utah was opened to traffic following dedication ceremonies last Friday. Over 200 people attended the rites, despite a driving rainstorm that persisted until almost mid-day. Ceremonies were held at the remote Secret Mesa Maintenance Station in the heart of the San Rafael wilderness in Emery County.

Following the program, participants were treated to a luncheon provided by Emery County, and then traveled to the multi-million-dollar Eagle Canyon Bridge where the first crossing was made by Gov. Norman Bangerter and UDOT officials, after which the entire 48-mile stretch of westbound 1-70 was opened to traffic. The 48-mile segment of 1-70 was built under five separate contracts during the past two years, and cost $80 million. Archie Hamilton, UDOT District 4 chief construction engineer, and a featured speaker on the program, stated that all of 1-70 in Utah cost $180 million over the past 30 years. Hamilton, a veteran with the department, has been with the program from its inception in the 1950s, and was in charge of all design work in Grand and Emery Counties.

University of Utah Professor James Svendsen, the dramaturg for "Oedipus The King," has prepared a study guide for the production and will deliver the lecture entitled "Sophoclean Strategies in 'Oedipus The King'" on Friday, Oct. 5th at Star 175 East Center, Moab at 7:30 p.m. The Classic Greek Theatre Festival is sponsored by the University of Utah Theatre Department, the Utah Endowment for the Humanities, the Utah Arts Council, and the Associated Students of the University of Utah. For more information on the performance or lecture please call the University of Utah Department of Theater at (801) 5821-6448, (801) 581-5404, or the Travel Council at (801) 259-8825 or 800-635-MOAB. Tax notices, deadline late this year Property tax notices will not be sent to Grand County taxpayers until at least Nov.

20 this year. Grand County Treasurer Grace Eastin stated that since the outcome of the school mill levy election on Nov. 6, tax totals will not be known. Grand County School District has based their budget this year on the assumption that the vote would pass. If it does not, figures will have to be adjusted.

The normal taxpayer deadline has also been extended, Mrs. Eastin said. This year's deadline will be noon on Dec. 20, rather than the usual Nov. 30.

Accordingly, the publication of the delinquent tax list will not be made until sometime in January. First Food Fest is set Oct. 13 Everyone is invited to attend Moab's first Food Fest at the Old City Park on Oct. 13. This will be a benefit for the Allen Memorial Hospital emergency room upgrade.

All local restaurants, outfitters and churches are invited to participate. More information can be obtained from Scott Cockayne, 259-6042, or John Hartley, 259-7827. This will be an opportunity for everyone to get out and enjoy the best food to be had in Moab, and also help with the emergency room upgrade. to clarify or add to their initial position statements. The final phase of the meeting will consist of an open discussion period.

The committee recognizes that many different approaches could be taken that would help resolve issues pertaining to public health and safety, resource damage from intensive recreation use, and the use of areas for day-use activities and camping by residents and visitors. Suggested factors to consider when developing advice to the committee include: 1) the area, if any, and seasons to be considered for campsite management; 2) the kinds, numbers and locations of camping and day use facilities needed; 3) the management of camping areas; 4) the payment of fees or source of funding to maintain facilities; and 5) enforcement strategies. If interested in recreation use of the Public Lands near Moab, but are unable to attend the meeting, persons may submit their management preferences in written form to the Grand County Blue Ribbon Committee co P.O. Box 970, Moab, Utah 84532. Comments must be received by October 22, 1990.

River corridor use restrictions will be discussed at meeting The University of Utah presents Sophacles "Oedipus The King, the most famous of the ancient tragedies, at the 18th annual Classic Greek Theatre Festival. The performance date is Saturday, October 6th in the morning at 8:30 a.m. This year's site will be on the banks of the Colorado River 14 miles west of Moab on Utah Scenic Byway 279. Plentiful parking is available on adjacent Goldbar and Corona Arch parking lots, chairs will be provided and refreshments will be available. Translated by William Butler Yeates, "Oedipus The King" will be staged outside in the early morning and presented in masks.

Admission to the performance is $5 for adults and $3 for seniors and students. Written in 430 B.C., "Oedipus The King" is generally acknowledged as one of the most skillfully plotted plays ever written. It has been compared to the modem detective story as it unravels events motivated by a great plaque in Thebes. Oedipus, as die King of Thebes, opens an investigation to unravel the causes of the plague and in essence plays the detective as he tracks down clues to uncover die culprit. He discovers that it has occurred because the murderer of the previous king is living unpunished in the city.

As the facts become known, we learn that it is Oedipus himself who is the criminal-he has killed his father and married his mother. Oedipus must then punish himself in order to free the city of the plague. Co-directed by Hester Schell and Tom Markus, the cast includes Willard Knox as Oedipus, Kathy Williams as Jocasta, Jason Novak as Creon, Chris Borg as the Priest and Trevor Williams as Tiresias. An original score has been composed for the chorus by Christine Frezza, who has composed over 150 original scores for theatrical productions and is Resident Composer for the Utah Shakespearean Festival. Chorus members include Jim All-man, Mark Larson, Shane Mozaffari and Wendee Wilde.

A grant from the Utah Endowment for the Humanities has sponsored a free lecture that provides historical, mythic; and literary backgrounds, major themes, comments and interpretation on drama. The Grand County Blue Ribbon Committee will host a public meeting on Wednesday, October 10th beginning at 7 p.m. at the Council Chambers in the Grand County Courthouse. The purpose of the meeting is to obtain suggestions and guidance from the general public regarding the management of recreation use (with special emphasis upon camping) on the Public Lands administered by the Bureau of Land Management near Moab. The committee will consider information obtained in the meeting during preparation of its recommendations to the county commission, BLM and other effected agencies.

According to committee chairman Dave Bierschied, the meeting will begin with a review of the committees purpose and history which will be followed by a summary of problems and potential alternatives. During the main part of the meeting, members of the public in attendance will be given an opportunity to make position statements of up to 2 minutes in length. After everyone attending has had an opportunity to speak, individuals will be given a second opportunity Utah Governor Norman Bangerter and Utah Transportation Commission Chairman Sam Taylor discussed the perils of making the first auto crossing of the new Eagle Canyon bridge before opening it to the public with a member of the Price Antique Car Qub last Friday. The two each mounted vintage 1927 Ford coupes and safely made the crossing behind a Utah Highway Patrol escort. I.