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Show -N E W S- Spanish Fork Business of the Month A10 • WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2008 Covering what matters most Courtesy photo SWEET: Trista Millette, owner of Cupcake Chic said the treat business usually does well despite a bad economy. Chamber of Commerce nf flip Mont Namon Bills / Spanish Fork News SPIRIT OF SERVICE: Steve Wilson State Farm Insurance Agency was honored Monday, Dec. 8 as December business of the month by the chamber of commerce. Wilson has established his well-deserved reputation for service with over 26 years in his Main Street office. Wilson is also known outside his business as a community figure, volunteering in many capacities and giving back to local schools, sports teams and the American Legion. Pictured, left to right, are Karen Payne, Dana Robinson, Steve Wilson, Creed Stevenson and Jeff DeNaughel. Animal shelter holds rabies clinic Jen Allen STAFF WRITER The South Utah Valley Animal Shelter in Spanish Fork held a rabies clinic this Saturday, Dec. 6. Those in attendance were able to license, microchip and get a rabies vaccination at discounted prices. The shelter tries to schedule two clinics each year, and is planning to work with Spanish Fork City's Animal Control officer Mark Byers this coming March. This year the staff at the shelter estimates that approximately 60 rabies vaccinations were done at the clinic. Rabies vaccinations need to be done by a veterinarian and the shelter is happy to provide that kind of opportunity through the clinics. Anyone can come in and microchip or license their animals. Most often dogs are microchipped, but Julianne Stokes, the shelter's secretary, said that cats should be microchipped as well. This process, after the application is filled out takes just a couple of minutes and helps owners be reunited with their pets. Both the shelter's director, Mike Morgan, and Stokes agree that the best part of their jobs and running clinics is to see responsible pet owners stepping up and caring for their Jen Allen / Spanish Fork News STAYING HEALTHY: Julianne Stokes plays with a dog named Penny at the rabies clinic held at the animal shelter. animals. The fee for a microchip is $20. Licenses cost $10 a year for altered, neutered and spayed, pets and $25 a year for unaltered. This fee will change in January and go up to $30 a year for unaltered pets. Cupcakes and the economy Lindsay B. Wolsey STAFF WRITER A trip to New York City in 2005, including a stop at the infamous Magnolia Bakery started Trista Millette and her mother on a quest to find the perfect cupcake. Upon discovering there really wasn't a source of gourmet cupcakes in Utah County, Millette started playing with recipes and in May of 2007 Cupcake Chic was born. "We love cupcakes," Millette said. "Our goal is to have our own cupcake store. The cupcake craze really hasn't hit Utah yet, so we started out in our home first." These are not the type of cupcakes you usually find in bakeries or at children's birthday parties. These are gourmet cupcakes, made from high-quality ingredients, including the most expensive vanilla available. The lemon cupcakes have actual lemon zest in them, and the cocoa used is not the kind of cocoa found in most home kitchens. According to Millette, their top selling cupcake is Red Velvet. Seasonal flavors are pumpkin and gingerbread. "My personal favorite is the key lime pie. It has a thin graham cracker crust, and cream cheese frosting," Millette said. "We are really trying to push cupcakes as a chic alternative to traditional wedding cakes. Send a cupcake instead of flowers or chocolates. We also cater missionary farewells, bridal showers, baby showers," Millette said. A dozen cupcakes sell for $25, with special rates available for large orders. Gift boxes for special occasions are also available. Millette says the thing she hears the most from people is "I don't really like frosting, but I ate all the frosting off this cake!" First time Cupcake Chic taster Katie Brimhall of Spanish Fork can attest to that sentiment. "I usually scrape all the frosting off of cakes, but this frosting is really good," she said. Most of the frosting used on the cupcakes has a butter cream base. The raspberry frosting is made from raspberry puree, butter and sugar. Millette isn't too worried about how the economic downturn will affect Cupcake Chic. "I read an article just a little while back that through the economic slowdowns treat businesses fare pretty well because people buy treats and sweets to make themselves feel better. Cupcakes are comfort food." Ordering details and cupcake selection are available at www.cupcakechicutah.com, or by calling Trista at 801-3689469. Cupcakes are also available at Jaxies, Art City Coffee and CoffeePod. "We want everyone to get excited about cupcakes," Millette said. Planning commission discusses building, traffic issues Lindsay B. Wolsey STAFF W R I T E R The first item on the agenda at the Dec. 3 meeting of the Spanish Fork Planning Commission dealt with changing the square footage requirements for houses in Master Planned Developments. The change will allow a change in the requirement of main level floor sizes. Minimum floor space will be 1,000 finished square feet on the main level of a multi-level home. Current regulations call for 1,100 finished square feet and a garage. As the requirement stands, some developers are having problems meeting the current specifications. City Planner Dave Anderson explained the need to change the wording. "Either we need to enforce our ordinance or change the minimum standard square footage requirement," Anderson said. Commissioner Michael Christianson questioned the existing definitions of a rambler versus a split-level or multi-level home. "We need to make it so a rambler with a basement doesn't get counted as a multi-level home," Christianson said. ' Planning Commissioner Shane Marshall agreed that the new requirements would allow for appropriate sized houses for lot size. "You see houses going up and they're closer and tighter," Marshall said. "We've pushed it as far as I'm willing to go with lot sizes," Christianson said. You've got to draw the line "Either we need to enforce our ordinance or change the ... requirement." - Dave Anderson some where and say no mas." After some discussion, the Planning Commission decided to recommend the City Council approve the new wording, with the addition of some language further defining home styles. The second item on the agenda was the Transportation Master Plan. "We've held open hous- es, we've had the planning office open to the public, there have been opportunities for the public to come review the plan and offer comments," said Anderson. Ron Mortimer of Horrocks Engineers explained a few of the changes to the Transportation Master Plan. "We looked into widening the Main Street/I-15 overpass, but we'll have the replace it," Mortimer said. Commissioner Christianson asked if Horrocks thought people would use the Woodland Hills Drive expansion as a route to 1-15. "People don't want to go west to go north," he said. "I haven't seen a lot of difference." Due to recent announcements by the Utah Department of Transportation, the interchange at I-15 and Cen- ter Street has been moved to a 5-10 year goal. The problems at 400 North and 800 East were mentioned as receiving special consideration. Further study to the problem will be given, including putting in a traffic light or a roundabout. "800 East is a disaster," Christianson said. "That's the problem with a grid system. Pick a road and go as fast as you want — you know where it's going to go," Mortimer said. The Planning Commission voted to recommend the Transportation Master Plan. The final portion of the Planning Commission meeting was regarding the responsibilities and terms of the Planning Commission members. "Our intention is to appoint a new commissioner each year as one goes out," Anderson said. "We would like to also extend one of the existing commissioners to an additional three-yearterm." "Can we opt out after a three-year term?" Marshall joked. "Once you help us take care of 1-15 we'll talk," Commissioner David Lewis replied. Responsibilities of the Planning Commission include Permitted and Conditional Uses, Industrial Zoning, Development Options, General Plan Update, Historic Preservation. "Our last General Plan Update was in 2005, and the next one is due in 2010. We'll discuss that in 2009," Anderson said. |