Show THE OGDEN OGDEN STANDARD-EXAMINE- 3D R 1857 SUNDAY MORNING JUNE 16 UTAH These 5 Years Have Passed by So Rapidly! mm iiw Gil nnu I o i n U I 1! Ln) n nnrnfr fill ill Jl 1 f ' '' " I v n) But Much Remains To Be Done! These have been busy years! Glancing back and remembering how many things were to be clone when we started it is gratifying to see that most of these important things have been started many of them nearmg completion and many more completed As you read this report you will realize that there can be no let-u- p if we are to achieve our goals It has been a pleasure to serve you and your cooperation is truly appreciated Since so many of the taxpayers have come to realize that only about 25 of your local tax payments are'avmlable lor the maintenance' and operations of the city they have cooperated in every way to aid in the city's progress riany of the Inquiries and Complaints that com© daily in-to the Manager's desk originate because of the lack of ' S formation or understanding that this report may provide we urge you at Our Activities Let's Look Back in 1956 it was Although all the goals set for accomplishment for 1956 were not attained ' a busy year tAjThe basic data for the long range plan was completed - TWILA MRS was not maintained but progress was made In that he electrfcal code was revised and basic work was performed on refrigeration air condition arid heating code T Work continued on the modernization of traffic signs Llghh to assure safety for the public on runs made by emergency equipment were ordered Fourth phase of the relighting of the downtown business section was completed tAt New striping machine was procured for painting the streets Ar City aided in getting the Marquardt Aircraft Company and the Pacific Iron and Steel Company as new industries in the ity tAt Some needed improvements at Municipal Golf Course were made fc Created six family group units in the parks for picnics fa Acquired the area where the state highway shops were located for a neighborhood recreation area "jfcInstalled new main line for sprinkler system in Monroe Park Laterals were installed in northwest IflnrL- - o — — ar y v JUST A a " MfCf THESE ARE rmiis ST Usance A complete codification of the ordinances HANSEN Administrative Secretary " fifr mM Sum III 1 k With more than 2500 phone calls a month and nearly 3400 personal visits last year together with reports surveys and 'other city business this sixth floor office is a busy place You're always welcome - part of nt in Proton- - meant This Doilcijrs in wfcvon pockets park Cooperated with Junior Chamber of Commerce in developing neighborhood park at Fillmore and 25th Street jlr targe size transition water line from mouth of Ogden Canyon to northeast bench completed and put into service w "jAr Waterworks shop building completed Af Adequate water available through new treatment plant— first time in recent years water did not navr to be rationed Planned improvements made at cemetery )Ar Crime rate reduced V Some more of the recommendations based on the traffic survey implemented fc Endeavored to promote greater safety throughout the city by persistent enforcement of traffic laws fc Continued efforts for acquiring a civic recreation center Ar Definite plans made for new Health Center "A" Hired a doctor as director of the Health Department fc Constructed all storm sewers possible within fund limits jAr Acquired a few pieces of new equipment fc Acquired and started to- microfilm city records to relieve storage space in the vaults Ar Sewage treatment plant in process of construction by the Central Weber Sewer District tAt training classes held each week in an effort to improve service to community fa Lighting improvement at Municipal Airport tAt A New Kind of Report fifth of these pio This is the torial reports on your city the first of their kind in the intermountain area - i'I -- 1 ' i ! i-- t L f j' fi - v ' v A f v - ! ---- hall opening of Weber Basin and Civil leader new Wafer Trtafmenf Plant -- Let's Look Ahead to 1957 Develop a financial plan for the long range capital improvement plan Extend every effort to get the codification of the city ordinances completed T Continue the long range plan of improving the traffic signs Ar Install equipment to protect pubKc from cars making Emergency runs jAr Continue efforts to modernize semaphore system lAr Finish the last phase of the plan to relight business section of the city TAr Improve street markings and painting Continue drive for a cleaner city both physically and morally jAr Continue assistance in promoting more industries for the city of a driving range at the Municipal Golf Course the installation Complete "f "A- Develop a neighborhood park at 23rd Street east of Harrison Boulevard tAt Finish sprinkler system in Monroe Park Finish sprinkler system in Liberty Park "jAr Continue development of new section of lots at Municipal cemetery 'jA' Improve drive at cemetery Finish ball field at Affleck Park Replace log grandstand at the stadium "jV Improve public relations in the Inspection Department "A Install more sidewalks in areas where need is urgent -' Start development of Central Park fc Continue steady persistent law enforcement "fc Cooperate with Safety Council in developing greater safety throughout the city Ar Continue effort for a civic recreation center Ar Make every effort to install storm sewers in those areas where damage is caused during storms Ar Build new Health Center in conjunction with Weber County i Procure new and replace as much equipment as possible jAr" Have traffic survey made and attempt to relieve the congestion in the main business blocks of the city fc Encourage and assist in providing more effstreet parking in the downtown section fc Continue to develop better techniques and procedures to the end of increasing efficiency in alt f T five-ye- ar The Plant— Located in Ogden Canyon - 4 1953's w W Jcr t 1 - Weber Basin Treatment Panf wifl owfheasf Ogden with pure wafer ' Th neMr erv ( - - ' $ 1 - v 4 departments Expand the recreation program to cover more age groups jAr Exert every effort to give the maximum service for the tox dollar fc Improve and expand the training program in order to render more courteous and better Service to the public Ar first unf of the Central Weber Sewage Plant— a desperate need for Ogden and other commufiifies The Df-pos- af 1954' v f f ' v' I V"- K ' if: '" "r t" 9 1 - - ' 1 1 "l 1 4 jj 1955'f The Lord High Mayor TURN FOR A rjOHENT TO PAGES and other officials of Hof German 10-1- 1 visited our city in 1956 new Street Lighting system In the businesi district neart completion The 1 Kl |