Show iiwiubiduyjistew iOD THE OGDEN STAND iteitt'fc- ARD-EXAMjE- R THE OGDEN OGDEN UTAH SUNDAY MORNING JUNE 16 1957 - OGDEN nrppc? ft- fcdMI MM K'mK $ 5 MM n 7 VaVliIiliUb- - Li We're Proud to Report Five Years of Progress ! Lib J ' From the very first day of r government rt was very apparent that many essential and Important needs could only be realized through careful budgeting and piecemeal progress In order to survey these needs andcity to estimate essential phases and costs an orderly planning program was begun during which every block m was Ogden investigated for problems and needs The operations of every department were surveyed and a "Long-Rang- e Plan was evolved specifying each item of need priorities costs benefits and financing required Skyrocketing costs service tequirements and growths in city size and populations were measured against Revenues which do not Increasing keep pace with needs Since that first day many of these city peeds have been in process some are others ready for completed starting and many more waiting for funds This year this survey anticipating needs for years ahead was completed Now we'd like to report on its progress STANDARD-EXAMINE- R UTAn SUNDAY MORNING JUNE 16 ilD 17 hCJJo Li 'r Council-Manage- J 'W f "( " - I k J Li - ? r iS aurf1 Wk W ress hot rams Hecalflh e With more than 600 acres designated as parks within the city and only about half developed for use much remains to be done In addition to" Proposed Improvements this additional areas will be required to serve many sections of the city Real progress has been made in bringing many of the present parks up to desired standards and the work will continue until the needs are met Among the projects in work or completed are: Tor West Municipal Park (25th and Grant) Rehabilitation of this familiar park will be another step forward in the establishment of a beautiful community center complete with band shell rest rooms play areas and impressive landscaping The plans are in the final stage lower II insurance Pore sonds ¥es J i v f o i t ' approval of participating funds to be made available from Federal and State Health Services to assist in building urgently needed Health Center to house the ever increasing health services for our growing community Early in 1957 ground will be broken for the building which will be the headquarters for these cooperating health agencies: United States Public Health Service Utah State Public Health Service n Emergency Vehicles will Control Semaphores Although Ogden safety record for emergency vehicles (Fire and Police) is among the highest in the nation the safety of the public is of vital concern to the City officials Purchase of electronic equipment which will be installed in the city Police cars Fire trucks and Ambulance will allow these cars on emergency runs to control the traffic lights for a block ahead to prevent any opportunity for accidents The radio controlled lights with flashing beacons as shown will be installed in every semaphore r©5S0SiH r- - it i i X I 1 I 1 Pece Weated 1 treatment now provides our city with sparkling clean water sufficient to supply any anticipated growth for years to come I! Located In beautiful Ogden Canyon just below Pine View Dam this new plant invites your inspection iffs Master available grave-site- many yars to come s in the reverently The new Memorial it '71 litt Municipal Building one of the most beautiful in the nation with their tasteful and colorful use of formal gardens Floral displays and that add beauty and color as a back- de-sig- ns ground for the hands'omeand modern structure ©if M i Lx the new subdivisions which continue to climb apace over the foothills and adjoining areas afford the new residents and buyers security in their investment All phases of City Planning are considered in the Master Plan for the benefit of the citizens and the projected future of the community Only through the utilization of the results of Ciy Planning can the city con- n M©deirii Lavish praise from citizens and tourists alike which house your city offices i A MWI crowds mark the efforts of the landscape gardeners who each year make the park around the Pion Mow careful planning report for the progress and advancement of Ogden City on an orderly scientific procedure is already at work and cared-fo- r and conveniently located Cemetery is still adequate for Garden will provide space for those who prefer the informal park 4 '4'Hircaci 1 The thoughtful the northeast section of the Ogden City Cemetery Preliminary development of the areas has been completed and the addition of the sprinkling system will be the second step which will make possible the seeding and landscaping of the new gardens where the modern level grave markers will be used exclusively Before completion a beautiful and appropriate feature will top the knoll in the center of the Park The are now patrolled by adults who supervise the crossing of the students without directing traffic except in emergencies The cooperation of the students the parents the school officials and the motorists has been outstanding The guards themselves many of whom are retired find a new interest in life every day as they work with the children off become part of Ogden's rapid development Purchase of additional water by the City and the proper The artist's sketch above depicts in a general way the proposed Memorial Gardens already begun in Completing the first year of operation the Safety Patrol inaugurated last January at school crossings have a perfect safety record this year In addition to the student Crossing Patrols crossings on heavily travelled streets near schools ?l :::!: in the state has already Mem©riol Psarit Bn City Cenneteff "1 - Xr:: : The first water Treatment Plant of its kind D © yards Effective 1 i agencies together with indoor and outdoor accommodations for children end ' parents and a small auditorium for training and educational hoalth activities Assures PlenSy e Trams Safety PSon Approvei -- This impressive building will provide enlarged quarters for those health services now crowded into the south wing of the Municipal Building Laboratories clinic facilities offices and needed consultation quarters for all four participating Ogden City Health Department Webtf County Heolth Department Tha improvement program is still continuing plans provide for additional residential-typ- e Fire Stations and equipment in rapidly growing areas of Ogden City v r Final realization of one of the primary projects stands assured with the The long-rang- -- ' Mode! of New Health Center to be built at 26th and Grant program developed in Ogden City Specialized 'training and personnel development contributed to the new rating given Ogden by the National Board of Fire Underwriters Improved water supply and expanded hydrant and alarm systems were also credited Home inspections too have been a means o f preventing fire losses along with improved buijding codes and enforcement ' - 1 ft "v - Cenietr Actual money in the pockets of Ogden's Fird" Insurance buyers is the result of the improved firefighting and fire prevention i " ©ive nn ©©SHors i4 ff Added Playground Equipment Sprinkler Systems Installed Modern Restrooms Provided New Parks Acquired and Developed Freiiminory Landscaping lighted Tennis Courts Lighted Horseshoe Courts Family Picnic Area Improved FB©-BiiiS- ' Still another t ' ' ' '' - fr I I I tinue to grow and flourish Prepared by the City Planning department and Planning Commission it is available to the public Street lialitSmici Mere the progress of the plan to bring to Ogden the most modern and efficient street lighting system in the west brought the completion of a new lighting system for 24th Street from Adams to Wall through the business 'district Washington Boulevard Kiesel Avenue step-i- n long-rang- e Grant Avenue 25th and 24th Streets now boast new high-lev- el light systems on graceful modern standards that add beauty style and belter visibility to our wide clean streets New residential areas have also been adequately lighted under the plan |