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Show t l ft Page 10 Wednesday, July 3, 1974 I 1 PEOPLE! r administers this common fund and each city is free to deposit or withdraw its money at will with no time stipulations. Mr. Decker stated that utilization of this tool should increase city interest BRUCE DECKER This weeks Park City Person is Bruce Decker. Mr. Decker serves as City Recorder and his position provides him with a perspective of city government which is afforded very few people. Bruce was born and raised in Salt Lake City and attended Skyline High School. After graduating from Skyline, he enrolled at the University of Utah where he received his Bachelor of Science Degree in finance. The post of City Recorder is Mr. Deckers first fulltime employment, but during his school years, his various part-tim- e jobs covered a wide vocational spectrum. He was employed as an accounts receivable clerk for a cement company, as a bartender, a bankteller, a ski instructor, a radio repairman, and as a member of the Park West Ski Patrol. Mr. Decker arrived in Park City in October of 1973. He had nurtured a desire to make the move for many years and finally aid so after five months of searching for a suitable abode. His choice was 455 Park Avenue because the house lent itself to apartment unit conversion. After he had arranged to purchase his house, Bruce decided it might be prudent to seek employment. As most know, October is not the prime job hunting season in Park City and Bruce was having little luck. While inquiring as to possible positions at the Utah Power and Light office, he was overheard by Councilman Richard Martinez. Mr. Martinez informed Bruce of the impending retirement of then City Recorder Violet Terry and suggested he apply for the vacancy. Three weeks later he was City Recorder, quite a coup for a citizen of such short residence. Mr. Decker describes the position of City Recorder as a fantastic job for observing how city government works. His work entails coordination of the different branches of the municipal government and serving as the link between these branches and the citizenry. He labors for the city officials and for the citizens. His duties include the keeping of dty records, the taking and publishing of minutes from City Council meetings, monitoring agreements and contracts which involve the city, and acting as ex officio auditor. The City Recorder is also vested with the responsibility of investing surplus municipal revenues. Any such surplus must eventually be used to upgrade city facilities but in some cases, such as road improvements, the money may be idle for a period of months due to weather. It is Mr. Deckers job to make this money work for the city until expenditure time arrives. The State Money Management Act which was passed by the state legislature last year will prove beneficial to small towns such as Park City. The act enables towns with less than $100,000 to be invested to pool their monies in order to take advantage of the higher interest rates which accrue to larger sums. The State Treasury Office revenues considerably. The City Recorder said the Money Management Act is not effective until July 1st and, at the present time, most of the citys surplus funds are spread among time certificates of deposit, treasury bills, and savings accounts. Mr. Decker remarked, "Cities which used to have idle funds are just awakening to possibilities which business has employed for years. It is my desire to run the city as an efficient business, the profits of which would be an improved community. Hopefully, when the people look at w'hat done, they will see that money is being used to the greatest possible benefit. Regarding the financial future of Park City, Mr. Decker is of the opinion that the town is on the verge of breaking loose. He states the resolution of building issues will result in a geometric increase in connected revenues. More buildings mean more employment, more fees accruing to the city, and a broader tax base. Indicative of the rate of expansion is a jump of 2.6 million dollars in property valuation in one years time. One aspect of the citys growth which Bruce feels is being overlooked by many is the tremendous impact the resump- tion of mining operations will have. It is possible that revenue from the mines may overshadow the ski ecenomy, he says. Also, the presence of the mines will add a much needed balance to the citys economy by smoothing out seasonal fluctuations. The disappearance of the snow will not signal closing time for town mer- For those who don t know us. . . The building now named the JOLLY ROGER was built in 1892 and was called the Evanston Mill & Elevator Co., and was used for milling flour. After years of standing idle, the mill was remodeled to become the JOLLY ROGER Restaurant and Lounge. Take the whole crew out for dinner. 1 Weve got Family Specials! Weve also got a banquet room for Meetings, Weddings & Receptions ur Restaurant SUPERB STEAK -- Gerties LOBSTER-CRAB ur lounge Piano Entertainment Nightly - except Monday $ine Cellar 60 varieties of wine. the iowest prices on package liquor sold anywhere! We have Come Visit Us In EVANSTON, WYOMING 1 HOUR & 20 MIN. FROM SALT LAKE CITY chants. Asked to comment on the current political situation in Park City, Mr. Decker replied, Everyone on the Council has good intentions but sometimes their ideas are in conflict. There are no bad motives but rather different ways to get to the same FEATURING THE ONLY CHINEESE FOOD IN TOWN! 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