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Show Page CC THE HERALD. Provo Utah, Sunday, February 24. im Former Springville Councilman Reflects on Service The senior council SPRLGYILLE member decided IS79 was the year to call it quits. That doesn't mean Springville lost the oldest member of the council, it only means the one who had accumulated the most years of service "gave up the ghost.'" Calvin J. Baiter, had the knack for getting directly at the problems and according to facing them head-o-n Mayor John T. Marshall. During his three terms he served under three mayors. Mayor Marshall. Calvin F Packard and Kenneth B freer Other council members each have said, using various terms, that Baxter always made fair and just decisions and could sort out difficult situations. Baxter and Jorgen Boyer both left office this last month, Boyer after two years. He filled a vacancy left by Marshall when he became mayor Baxter made some reflections about both past happenings in city government and how footings laid in the past will provide Springville with a strong, healthy future. "Changes in the types of decisions tnat the council is faced with now differs from those when I took office. "We were able to identify what the problems were.' he stated In those days problems were like whether to parallel park on Main Street or to chlorinate me water "Since that time, federal regulations make many decisions on a city level mandatory. For instance, costs of treating the sewage will probably double, even triple, in the future to comply with the laws. Regulations besides those posed by the Llean air and clean water acts that will have an impact will be OSHA requirements. The requirements will definitely increase before the tide changes. Before now, requirements for cities are much less than those for private industries. Once this switches, he said, it will increase the cost of city government tremendously. Some changes are taking place now which mitigate some of the stringent requirements, though "People are becoming more aware of what kinds of encompassing effects federal regulations are having and what they are costing. I think these laws are going to have to be modified and the pendulum is starting to swing in that direction. " He said, "belt tightening" will be necessary to city funds in the next four or five years to be able to accomplish projects in progress like the industrial park and those on the drawing board. He expressed concern about completing Jolley Park in Hobble Creek Canyon and Spring Acres Park on the old race track near the high school. Expansion to the electrical department will be necessary within the next four or five years to equal population growth He praised past planning that has gone into the city by members of the planning commission, department heads, and council members. He said foresight and continual upgrading of public services is to be com- mended. He mentioned work done on the city 's water system in 1967 and more in 1974 and 75. There is plenty of water for future growth and the water and sewer collection departments have the equipment to maintain their facilities without too much future expenditure. Volunteer services in the city are outstanding, he said, mentioning the SAVERS ambulance unit fire department, recreation board and others. "As long as we have this type of citizens participation, we will remain an out" standing community Recreation monev that has extended the budget some in past years has been timely and well spent for things like the golf course, swimming pool and parks. Baiter works at Geneva as the superintendent of coke and coals. As of the first of March w will have a new position He says be has always enjoyed working for the public and maybe could consider seeking a state legislative position sometime in the future. His responsibilities at Geneva at the present time would not permit him to take the leave of absence to do it at this time. Mayor Marshall said. "This is really unfortunate. Cal would be a good person to represent our area and would do a good job as a state law maker." Baxter and Boyer were presented plaques of appreciation from the city's employee association. This is the first year they have been awarded. Baxter also received a certificate commending his service to the community : 0' & . I CALVIN BAXTER Reviewing '70s Prepares Springville Officials for the '80s about the tax dollars used to create the 18 hole course but few hesitate today to brag of its beauty and fail to show it Now it the coming to visiting friends. pen during the seems pool swimming decade. It's almost like trying is today's target They to imagine the beauty of seem to forget although don't use it spring flowers while look- they maybe now, they may someday snow. the over out ing How well you can do it de- and if they don't their and pends on how strong your children difmay. to see grandchildren a ability is A year and one-ha- lf ferent picture in your mat ended last project what than mind your eyes can see. year was the revision of To get a better picture all of the city laws. It is of the 80 s, let's scan unknown, how many laws on the through some of the like, "No chickens 10 after streets 70' Main p.m." s. events of the factors that will influence were eliminated. Other major happenthe future are the interbeen sales of jection of industry, in- ings have d creased housing and ever most of the increasing population. property in the industriala The increased population section of the city. Only has necessitated new small portion of the school buildings and property on the south side others of another era of the freeway access road has not been sold. have been closed. Other developments in- Many dollars of city funds over the past few clude: have gone into road The Springville years and development. new utility Museum of Art's Now A Forward Look director, Tim Rose, is nanges during the planning to leave later coming decade this year. During his , include further showed has he short tenure, demonstrated dedication development of the inand has added many dustrial park this time to owned property on programs, including city of the access north the exhibits. regular is exroad. Population the heads Curtis Alan from newly created recreation pected to increase its present count of 13,000 coorHe department. dinates recreation and to between 21500, and schedules activities for 27,000, according to a Brigham Young Univerboth youth and adults. class tnat did a study. sity most the Getting increased population The out of recreation city facilities including school should bring increased and buildings is his main ob- shopping facilities serof further expansion jective, Curtis directs the activities at the new city vice departments. The city owns some 50 pool. too. Activities at the pool acres to the north of have grown through this Valtek Over the next few first year. People of all years, plans will be unages are swimming for derway to prepare thisfun and improved health. section in a similar manSwim teams, lap swimmers school classes or the young ones learning to become safe in the water are among daily programs. Another addition during the decade for the good of the people was something many people thought we could do well without Ten years ago lots of By JO ANN DE HAAS To SPRINGVILLE focus on the SO's is to look forward, make predictions about what will hap- MM -- - ....,: lii.JiBMl we;.fc4i m'B li I .111111.1) Wwm'Sig!lj8 - I 1 city-owne- ' - . t-,, Former State Legislator Marvin "Mog' Warren, Springville's new commonity pool. 59, enjoys swimming in ner as that on the south. Talk has been of allowing a slightly different type of industry there. Many dollars will be needed to carry out the project The eventual return of increased tax dollars is the goal. To date, there are 536 home lots in approved subdivisions available. These will be filled and that will be only a "drop in the bucket," according to the studies. Development of the west fields is eminent. This past year brought an east of the 400 West on 400 South, he railroad tracks. Most of sail the property in the west However, before this fields is still in the takes places, there will county. be a small mall built at 1500 N. Main St, he comare utilities City This should be mented. to destined expand. Departments will grow in constructed within five size, buildings will be ex- years. Seel said Of course, with the panded and possibly new buildings built Also the other expansions in the a city comes increased has library to council longstanding request for responsibilities Councilmen members. expanded space and find with the growing recently the police and fire departments have city, more and more committees and boards have asked for more room. agricultural zoning in the city. Many pleas were heard to retain the farm-tow- n atmosphere of the city. The zone was maintained, and is only spotty shopping effort to eliminate in the city Administrator Seel projected increased Zoning facilities. " r " . g: TSw-- Tj m spreading their time thinner. r rtr Hlhlmim- r.. .2 Soon a decision will have to be made. Mayor on in fitness has Here's Fnysical big caught Springville. John T. Marshall says he an unidentified jogger braving the winter weather. is considering different measures to handle the more of the decisions city would be the passing problem. One alternative council, relieving the is the hiring of a city council of some of the andor an administrative of eliminating taxes on food. manager or an ad- time in regulating the assistant This is a large portion The "for sure" things ministrative assistant. departments. in the future of Spring- of the tax dollars and if So, with increased popwould definitely Mayor Marshall states ulation, it is very likely ville haven't changed erased it retard current services the responsibility of that we will see some change over many decades, and growth." One offered. person would be to act as in city administration Springville does have a a liaison between the whether it be more fact that could have a on Page 23C) on the (Continued effect departments and the boards making more and devastating - inTHHrr-M- arisen over the past decade, taking more and more of their time. The councilmen's Within 10 years shopping responsibilties of heading facilities will be built in one of the major service the vicini ty of 400 S. 1300 and belong- departments and the commercial ing and attending other area will extend west of meetings is continually EL, SVtrr i5l Mi ows a citizens didn't think Springville needed an ambulance. Six years ago iviObiruliy the first one was purchased. Now there are two and :,aT are many residents Provo's Most Progressive And Experienced thankful for fast help for others dear to them. A- pproximately 26 giving of volunteers are themselves and serving their communitu - Business Machine Dealer And Service Center 'm un- selfishly for only a small token of remuneration. It is to be hoped their exuberance for life and serving their fellow man spreads. The city inspection department was given a new facelift with the hir- tments, including the parks, water, electrical and street departments. Up and coming projects for some of these will include the development of Jolley Park. A decision will be made on what will will happen to sewage it be sent to Provo or stay in Springville and the present plant brought up to standards dictated NO ONE NO ONE OUR OUR We Servict What We Sell, Others As we.' (All makes ef business machines.) 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