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Show Thursday, February 14, 2008 SPRINGVILLE HERALD 19 Mayor's address Continued from page 1 will soon be affected adversely. ad-versely. Plans are on the horizon ho-rizon for a new civic building for our police, courts and administrative administra-tive departments. A new fire station will be built downtown and a new sub station will be constructed con-structed near 400 South and Canyon road. Citizen groups continue working with city staff members to study concepts and probabilities for a new library li-brary and city recreation center. Infrastructure replacement replace-ment and repair needs are rapidly being analyzed ana-lyzed and accomplished. A two-year program was just completed that located and mapped every ev-ery pipe line in the city along with the location of all control valves. Blue prints were long lost for lack of a filing system, and some critical information infor-mation was previously recorded no where but in someone's mind. It was a system that worked just fine - until we started to grow and the need changed. Now, for the first time ever, that critical criti-cal information is permanently per-manently recorded and available at the push of a button. In regards to our civic pride, it comes with a price tag. But not nearly the price paid in the long run by allowing deterioration, dete-rioration, obsolescence, criminal activities and negative attitudes to take over. It would be nice if we could find a way to eliminate all the problems of crime, drugs, graffiti, weeds, trash and un-kept properties. City officials have done a good job in controlling and evening 81 So. f) p. & '" V frozen (.:. . ... - a . Special Offer: November 7, 2001 -January 31, 2008 EARN DOUBLE POINTS With Your Family First VISA Extra Awards Card V 1. Double points on all purchases in November & December 2. Double points on all balance transfers in January OnponttquMlomcaftbicfcorcffatobereotemedtep Cfjfffi C3r4 mftpie cutrts aim sweet atnetma.TheaHer8atoowUan trtrce Ureters mede to enfing t ' ftrty Fwv&crea era 'tr Deferens it bb tm Jht (801)2& farrriyta&eoni 1 W , xf 1 reducing much of the problem, but if there is a permanent solution it is within individual homes and neighborhoods. Most of our society must govern their own actions and their own circumstances. There is no way there could ever be enough police officers or other paid workers if the total responsibility is left up to them. In general I see our city on the move, and I sense a rising spirit across our entire community. We still remain basically free from thugs, drunks and night club trash. We can still feel safe walking walk-ing the streets and trails, and we can enjoy a visit to a clean park. Crime of all types, including graffiti graf-fiti and other vandalism rates are down. Beauti-fication Beauti-fication projects are being be-ing launched. I see progress in the new housing developments. develop-ments. New roads and bridges will eliminate the danger and inconvenience incon-venience of rail road crossings. There are new business corridors being be-ing established that will one day fill with businesses busi-nesses of all kinds. The reward is great for those who can look past the construction phase of today and visualize how vibrant and beautiful it will be tomorrow. Although population growth has been strong, our lack of economic growth is a huge disappointment disap-pointment and has implications im-plications for the cities future financial health if not corrected. Although constantly growing, our sales tax figures need an additional good shot in the arm. We know that business development MainiSSprinnvillfi tote him Mm RwdAPRH Jtiii; 4i V, J 4M t L (wilt tei Uliv uJiiUlf (HinilVJ will ultimately occur but to have it here today to-day would give us much more flexibility and assurance as-surance as we deal with the cost of the serious issues is-sues of our rapidly aging infrastructure. Long-term financing for enlargement of the city waste disposal plant and associated pipe lines is being initiated by your council members. Now let's take a look at where we are going in the future, THE FUTURE We do have a plan. Our goals and objectives are smart, specific, measurable measur-able and attainable, results re-sults oriented, and time determinate. We face the future with determination, determi-nation, hope, confidence and a relentless drive to succeed. We must admit that our population boom will defray efforts to maintain main-tain our small town atmosphere. at-mosphere. One doesn't have to drive very far in town to note that our main traffic corridors are already overcrowded. overcrowd-ed. Things have changed and will continue to change. Our vision of the future fu-ture will require us to grow our tax base. While seeking to increase retail re-tail business we need to better nurture our existing exist-ing business community. Some extra effort to better bet-ter partner with our local chamber of commerce would bring us a dynamic dynam-ic partner for progress. I look for progress and positive change in existing exist-ing neighborhoods and traditional city celebrations. celebra-tions. This will depend in large part on the commitment com-mitment and determination determi-nation of civic-minded volunteers. Their efforts would add a tremendous boost to what can be done to beautify our city and to provide a stimulus to programs that would not be possible without citizen involvement. Please watch for our announcement an-nouncement of many ways you can volunteer to help vitalize our community. com-munity. The central corridor wit, KL Hi faiciif if fa ijf&Ub VUh.&U cZaif 1dmtkt fyltt, Akf&k, AiuU wdUii WAS SJIU into our community, 400 South, will soon become a three-mile-long construction con-struction zone lasting 12 to 24 months. With this street being not only our main artery but the only street that virtually connects con-nects our East and West sides, the anticipated impact im-pact on our citizens will be significant. Just as significant will be the ultimate ul-timate change. While current residents resi-dents will likely remember remem-ber waiting at the train crossing but enjoying the pleasant scenic farm land, future residents will marvel at the new five-lane roadway lined with homes, apartments, restaurants and retail establishments of all kinds. Our community departments depart-ments are well poised and structured to maintain main-tain control of all these changes. There are connecting con-necting roads for those partially completed subdivisions along with the many more that are planned to come. There are parks and green belts and jogging trails for family enjoyment. Planning those new developments de-velopments and all the infrastructure they will require is like putting together to-gether all the pieces of a giant puzzle. It is all well planned. It will all come together. And it will be beautiful. Utah County had the highest growth rate in the state last year. We expect to see a modest drop in new home construction con-struction during 2008. Perhaps a little time to catch our breath will be good for all of us. Building growth is not the only factor that will affect our future. Our future will also require solution to our current search for a long term power contract for our city. We consider this a critical need within the next five years. A nationwide shortage of electrical generation capacity ca-pacity is driving costs up and availability down. Coal generating plants offer the only possible source for power close to today's cost and they are under tremendous pressure pres-sure to close due to emission emis-sion control problems. J3 .. K5 Adult Intensive Img &- Alcohol Treatment Are you relapsing despite outpatient counseling & supports? Do you need to get away from triggers & influences, and focus completely on recovery? m r. is a peaceful, wooded acreage, 45 minutes from Provo. Intensive, 12-step. Expert horse therapy, and much more! CALL 888-786-6425 for info and a FREE, confidential consultation for yourself or for a loved one. www.utahsummitlodge.com As this trend continues we expect to see higher energy costs as shortages shortag-es and expansion costs force prices upward. The prices of cement and asphalt have skyrocketed sky-rocketed over the past two years and if that trend continues it could have great impact on new construction as well as maintenance projects. A lot of unanswered questions remain but time has a way of solving solv-ing many problems and answering many questions. ques-tions. We have planned for the expected and remain flexible for the unexpected. We are confident con-fident the critical needs of the future will be met but we prefer to not work alone. Please join with us in 2008. We seek after your , ideas, your suggestions, your vol- Winter is here and cold weather is around the corner. With air quality getting get-ting bad as we get into inversions and contaminated air, we can give our lungs a break and have our home air quality cleaner than you thought possible. Call our team experts for a FREE QUOTE to clean up your house with Lennox technology equipment. Up to $1000 instant discount on selected equipment. 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