Show The Herald Journal Logan Utah Thursday October 23 2003 — Alt I “The big thing is die water Franklin and of course the sewer" Hampton said “I’d like to continue on and follow through on things that are 'going on in Franklin and help out the best way I can” Hampton said she also wants to upgrade the city park “I fed like we have a nice city park and I’d like to get Continued from A3 i man who is serving his second stint on the City Council said he wants to stick around to help the city obtain a state grant to fix the city’s water problems “We’re working with die EPA on getting our water up to date " Atkinson said was mayor when we put in the water system and we did that with a 98 percent grant That’s what we’re working on with the water We’re pursuing some grants’’ Atkinson said Franklin also needs to update its sewer system to keep ahead of growth “We know we’re going to have growth” Atkinson said “So we need to plan for that before it happens and make sure we have everything in order before we have prob- ‘ some more playground equip- ment and make it more enjoy- able for families” she added ' Todd Hawke thi other incumbent also said he wants to see the Water and sewer project through to die finish We’re in toe middle of a big water project and I don’t want to leave' than hanging” Hawkes said “The state is putting pressure on us fix both water and sewer? Our water table has depleted our springs that feed our city water sys- tern and it’s down tow enough that we need some additional sources And our sewer system was designed on outlook and we’ve a reached that 20 years now and they are looking at us to either modernize or expand enough so we can handle growth' 20-ye- ar i Dick Dudley a local truck- up with a better system so that said he business owner in dry years we’ll have the ing wants to serve on the council water we need” so he can have a voice in the Dudley said if elected he direction the city is moving Would also like to see toe city Dudley also agrees the purchase its own pumper biggest issue facing the city is truck to assist in fighting fires water “Maybe some kind of used “We need to update it for one because our fire engine our future” Dudley said “Cache Valley is expanding so has to come from Preston or Lewiston” Dudley said much and we need to come I 1 1 (BinffilBliERt lems on bur hands” Atkinson said he enjoys saving the city and wants to make sure Franklin stays a city of firsts Franklin was die first settlement in Idaho and had the first sawmill first woolen mill and first gristmill “After 16 years I should have done my time But there are a lot of people who wanted me to run again” Atkinson said “My ancestors were some of the first settlers of Franklin and I was born and raised hoe I just love this community and want to serve I’m also the chairman of the board of the Idaho Pioneer -Association and want to work toward getting that informa- don out that we are die first v'Cityin Idaho”' " Voters will also have a choice of three candidates far two seats on die City council' 1310 iritMaJilte: tfUSAliCMf Donrijn V ! V WEEKEND LIST: TO-D-O Incumbent Councilwoman r Linda Hampton said she Vo learned a tot in her four years sitting on die board and wants to finish the water and sewer ? s f- - V’ - : project''' Continued from A3 ' ' £ V" each year they have avoided ' expensive overhauls later onAhe said V'Y “It’s a feat to keep your roads up to date and to keepyour water lines up todate without having to hike rates” he said To help meet the demands '' : - of growthcity lawmakers X have imposed impact fees for the first time on new buildings Johnson said The city also provides a progressive library for residents in Lewiston and several sur- rounding communities" Allison Hall who was appointed to her seat last year and will be running for a tour-yeterm has been charged ar ' with overseeing the city’s parks and recreation V Johnson and Jeff Hall said the council is looking forward state project to a much-needto widen US Highway 91 ' saying it will be good textile city but also may bring some changes It will make the community safer but also make Lewiston more accessible to toe rest of the valley Johnson said “Right now everyone thinks we live out in Timbuktoo” Johnson said The project has been fiind- ed but not yet scheduled by the Utah Department of Transportation When construction does begin the city must be prepared to deal with an increase in traffic as people toy And when to avoid back-up- s construction is completed the city may see an increase in growth Jeff Hall said Most conflicts in city government in Lewiston come from zoning issues Jeff Hall said Recently the City Council developed a topsoil ordinance that brought a lot of input from the community A potentially contentious issue was resolved when neighbors came together to find a solution he said Field said councilmembers are always interested to know what residents think and encouraged more public participation in council meetings While controversial issues tend to spark a lot of feedback the council would like residents to speak up on general business as well he said Residents will vote on the four candidates in the general election on Tuesday Nov 4 1 i ed USE THIS GUEST PASS AND ENJOY BIG SAVINGS THIS WEEKEND OR BECOME A MEMBER AND ENJOY THESE BENEFITS ALL YEAR: Low Cost Every Day sales offer coupons We don't run rebates Passports or other gimmicks so we can p'rovjde YOU low prices every day off-pri- ce Become a Member today and avoid the 10 Service Fee that applies to all nonmember purchases I The SAM'S CLUrOneOayGuMPM ii food for one day only Only original artificales will bn accepted A 10 Sgviceeeipiinlorilnonnwnfon'pupdiateiwhenihcppini I with the Ont-Da- y Cuat fcw foot appHcnbin in C SC or ElmrfonL NY) Ybu must pay fix your pwdwui cfcbit cadi wilh cant o Club for qualifying natwortu) cmiit wii-Ma- rt I Guest hit not Mbd on iuba MHtetcard not accepted card only (no chocks) I kmcMucml Kbu may apply for In qudiScUiom whila visiting any SAM'S CLUB or Marbanhip I (Wii-Ma- rt at all locations) or Discover m onhoUi—fSA two J Cum fhw 11023434113 CuMftei good Ocfcibw 23-- 2 I 2003 Order by 5:00 pm for fast pickup by 7:00 ' am Gold Key Hours (Business Members only) Monday-Frid- ay 7-’0- 0 am-10:- Saturday 7:00 am-9:- 30 am 00 am We Are In Business For Small Business" tvteipif Layton 1055 W HilHield Logan 145 W Cache Valley Blvd 1- 435 - 787 0063 TOHBilWWMIBF ciooisanaus Murray 6525 S SUte ' Rivetdale Provo St 1313 University Awe 4949 5900 West St Salt Lake City Wen Jordan 3280 S 900 W 7571 S 3800 W ' |