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Show Page 2 Thursday, November 10, 2011 The Gunnison Valley Gazette GUNNISON CITY MAYOR'S CORNER Tis The Season Centerfield to hold holiday decorating contest Lori Nay Update on Main Street Revitalization CPR Project, "Bringing Life Back to the Heart of the City" There is an excitement in Gunnison that is building momentum. A stronger pulse is beating downtown as the community begins to realize the results of the City's Main Street Revitalization Plan. I want to update you on our progress and share with you what other positive actions have developed after the Revitalization Plan was funded. The phenomenon the City has experienced is called "The Snowball Effect." 1. STREETSCAPE IMPROVEMENTS & PLAZA DEVELOPMENT - Construction begins July, 2012 "The Original Snowball..." To recap: A Concept Design Plan for Main Street Revitalization was developed over a two-year period with the help of committees and design professionals and was presented to the public in February 2011. The City proposed the plan to various State Agencies and was able to secure $835,000 with nearly half million dollars or $460,000 in grants being the majority of the funds. Since then the Steering Committee and City Council has had several meetings to prioritize design elements proposed in the concept plan and has made revisions based on public input. Our design team and engineers are currently working through all of the details and getting them coordinated on paper. Please watch for a revised plan for review shortly after December 1. 2. THE FACADE INITIATIVE — Main Street Business Grant Program — Construction began July, 2011 "The Snowball starts to roll..." Wherever I go, I hear people say how excited they are as they watch the faces of businesses change and how much fun it is to see the progress taking place on a daily basis. The City's Façade Initiative is the reason behind this change. The City firmly believes that without the Main Street Project (the Snowball), the funding partners and business owners would not have invested money in the major improvements on frontages that we see today. This initiative was developed as a result of public discussion last February when citizens identified the need for store front improvements and told of how important it is to restore our unique historic architecture. The City listened and put together a partnership with the County and the State to provide incentives and expert advice to accomplish that intent. The City, the County, and State Architect, Don Hartley (aka the Main Street 'Doc') met with each interested property owner to envision possible upgrades that would be eligible for a grant of 50% with a maximum benefit of $3,000. For example, a business owner would need to spend at least $6,000 in order to receive a $3,000 reimbursement. With a $30,000 investment by the City using the general fund and Wind River Settlement, twenty-four business owners have been able to take advantage of this grant incentive. When the proposed projects are completed by December 31, 2011, the City anticipates a cumulative investment value up and down Main Street of over $300,000 which is a 10 to 1 return on investment to the City. No wonder everyone is excited! The property owners need to be recognized for their contributions and commitment to our community. Their investment adds a new dimension and vibrancy to downtown. Consider adopting the slogan to "Shop Local First." Your hard-earned shopping dollar spent at local businesses makes it possible for them to stay in business to provide goods and services to you and invest back in their inventory and our community. Research shows that when you shop locally, your dollar is spent over 6 times again throughout the City. If you want to make a difference in our local economy, "Shop Local First." 3. INFRASTRUCTURE UPGRADE — New Water Line, Storm Drainage System — begins July, 2012 "The Snowball gets bigger..." The Infrastructure Upgrade will replace culinary water lines from 300 North to 300 South on Main and will develop a Storm Water Drainage System after an extensive study is completed. These improvements were found necessary as the City recognized the deteriorating status of these culinary lines. Also, as the City worked with UDOT to solve storm drainage issues, it was found that the problem required more work than had been expected. UDOT agreed to pay for a drainage study so that good information would be used to develop a storm water drainage system. The City made a proposal to the CIB for a grant to help fund the infrastructure upgrades. The City meets with the CIB Board on December 1 to present our grant request. 4. CORPORATE INVESTMENT AND MATCHING GRANTS — construction begins Feb, 2012 "The Snowball continues to grow...." After learning of our Revitalization Plans, Rocky Mountain Power agreed to invest in our community and join the cleanup efforts. In February 2012, RMP will demolish two vacant buildings (not used since the 80's), build an attractive new fence, and deed 15 feet of frontage property to the City for enhancements along Main Street from 300 South to Freedom Ford. The Snowball keeps rolling as a matching grant of $5,000 from the Utah Division of Forestry, Fire and State Lands was received last month to plant trees on this newly acquired frontage. Also additional grants totaling $16,000 have been received for development of the Plaza that is planned for the former Top Stop property. 5. VACANT STOREFRONTS BECOME NEW COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES — Hillsports, Golden Sea Restaurant, and Alliance Insurance and NEW CIVIC EVENTS add enthusiasm for the community "The Snowball picks up momentum while the community imagines new possibilities..." Join in the efforts to keep the snowball rolling... Get excited - get involved - believe in new possibilities — you can make the difference! It takes all of us working together to create change that works for our future. City IS YOUR NOME READY FOR We'll take care of it iCAvinAvtey Hat, 14 si PM CONDIT/Oft Aw j- our comfort specialists • Factory Authorized Dealer I P.O. Box 143 Gunnison, Ut 84634 I Hating & Wing Systems Painting, Portraits & Instruction www.hillsheating.com GUNNISON PHONE DIRECTORY! Reserved tickets for the Midnight Movie on November 18th of If you are a Gunnison Valley resident who would like to publish their cell phone number in the 2012 Gunnison Phone Directory you may do so by contacting Gunnison City Hall at 528- breaking dawn 7969, Gunnison High School 528-7256, or Melissa Judy 528-7908. The deadline is December 31 2011. The cArvtic-e itrub For a limited time save up to $1950 on a New Bryant Evolution Furnace System. Call today to schedule a FREE estimate! I GGUNNISONtAt EY aze e AARP is sponsoring a Safety-Driving course for older adults (50+) on Friday November 18. The Manti Senior Center is host. Volunteers, Bill and Bridget Funk of manti will teach the four-hour course. Hours are 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. with a break for lunch. The cost is minimal, $12 for AARP members and $14 for nonmembers. The fees are for materials for attendees. There are no exams. Completion of the course can reduce your car insurance by as much as 5%-10%. A 20% reduction in senior driver accidents nation-wide has been attributed to completion of this course. For registration call Bill or Bridget at 435-835-2702. I Zip I *Outside Sanpete County 130 per year. L AARP Driver Safety Program 528-3988 i Subscribe to the Gazette Only $25* per year! Name I Address P.O. Box I State After an incredibly successful trunk or treat for the community, the Centerfield City Mayor and City Council will now host a city wide holiday decorating contest. The holiday decorating contest will be for all city residents and will run through December 26th. The mayor and city council will spend the season watching throughout the city for the home with the best decorations. The winner will then be awarded a $50 prize with $25 going to the second best home and a $15 award presented for the 3rd place. Winners will be announced after the conclusion of the competition. So it tis the season to blow the dust off those old lights and shine up those sleigh bells for the game is on and may the best decorations win! Gunnison Valley Phone Directory is published by GVHS Student Body Officers and is not affiliated with Gunnison Phone Company. are on sale now! You can purchase tickets during box office hours from 6:30 to 8 pm on Thursday, Friday and Saturday or by calling 435.979-9235, Lori or 435.979-2798, Diana. , ONLY 'Mr 1.1G,,..) ATTENTION GUNNISON VALLEY RESIDENTS 012 Gunnison Phone Director"i: If you are interested in placing an A• contact Me issa Judy 528-7 Now Playing at The Casino Sta" Theatre REAL STEEL or email MelissaUudy@msn.com Deadline for Ad submission is December 15, 2011 rAtElr GrGUNTNISCINit aze e Lane Henderson, Publisher Mark Henline, Editor & Advertising Jodi Henline, Office Manager Call: (435) 528-5178 for subscription, news or advertising. FAX: (435) 528-5179 E-mail gazette@gtelco.net The Gunnison Valley Gazette is published each Thursday by Gunnison Valley Gazette, L.L.C., 328 North Valley Drive, P.O. Box 143 Gunnison, Utah 84634. Bulk rate postage (permit No. 11) is paid at Gunnison, Utah. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Gunnison Valley Gazette, P.O. Box 143 Gunnison, Utah 84634 Deadlines: News and advertising, Noon, Monday prior to publication. Subscription prices: One year, $25 in Sanpete County, one year, $30 outside Sanpete County. Single copy price 75 cents. Advertising rates available upon request. All articles and photographs submitted for publication are subject to editing and only will be used if the editor deems them newsworthy. The editor reserves the right to hold submitted news items for space reasons. Copyright Gunnison Valley Gazette, Gunnison, Utah 2005. All rights reserved. Reproduction, reuse or transmittal of all matter herein is prohibited without prior written permission by the publisher or editor. WEATHER Thursday 48/19 Partly Cloudy Friday 50/24 Partly Cloudy Saturday 46/27 Showers Sunday 42/24 Rain/Snow Showers Gunnison's Weather is brought to you by Gunnison Telephone Co. or MERL— STEEI— Playing Nov 1 1 th- 1 7th Monday - Thursday - 7 pm Friday & Saturday: 7 & 9:00 On Veteran's Day 11-11-11 The Casino Star wants to honor our Veterans • All veterans get in free • All proceeds from Friday night go to the construction of the Valley's Veteran Memorial • American Legion will announce winner of Rifle Raffle on Friday • Thursday Night is Bargain Night - All Seats just $3.50! — Movie Ticket Prices • $6 - Adults $4 - Children under 12 & Seniors 78 South Main Street Gunnison 528-STAR www.casinostartheatrecom The Casino Star Theatre "You" lionietolon National Treasure!" |
