June 2007
www.springville.org
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MAYOR:
Gene R. Mangum
COUNCILMEMBERS:
Phillip Bird
Rodney Burt
Benjamin T. Jolley
Mark W. Packard
J. Niel Strong
City Calendar
Jun 5
5:15 pm City Council
(Work Session)
7:00 pm City Council
Jun 7 4:00 pm Airport Board
Jun 12 6:30 am Water Board
5:15 pm City Council
(Work Session only)
7:00 pm Planning Comm.
7:00 pm Arts Commission
(Carnegie Library)
Jun 13 6:30 am Power Board
(Whitehead Power Plant)
Jun 14 7:00 pm Library Board
(Library Meeting Rm.)
Jun 19 5:15 pm City Council
(Work Session)
7:00 pm City Council
Jun 26 7:00 p.m. Planning Comm.
Jun 28 6:30 p.m. Parks & Rec Board
Jul 4 Independence Day,
City Offices Closed,
No Garbage Pickup
Meetings are held in the Council
Chambers, Civic Center, 50 South Main,
unless otherwise indicated. For more information contact 489-2700
Agendas and minutes are available on
the city website at www.springville.org. For
a recorded message, call the City Council
Agenda hotline at 489-2712.
Keeping the Promise
READY OR NOT HERE IT COMES! PERHAPS SPRINGVILLE CITY’S BUSIEST SUMMER EVER!
Beginning on the East bench and running down 400 South into the West fields will be 14,000 feet
of 30 inch diameter pipe. This will add to our existing 200+ miles of water lines and likely become
the largest water line project in Springville history. The $4.1 million project will bore underneath
Hobble Creek, under existing train tracks, and through the thick cement plate that formed the
first road down 400 South. It is all planned to serve a growing population now using as high
as 12 million gallons of water daily.
Numerous lateral connections associated to the water line will affect some streets in
addition to 400 South. Simultaneously we will be laying a new and larger sewer connector
line alongside 1500 West Street and we will be expanding the size and capacity of our
waste treatment plant. To the best of our ability, all work will be managed in segments in
an attempt to minimize traffic access problems. Still, there is no way to say it other than;
“You can expect a major inconvenience running from now into the fall.”
If you have any concept regarding the detailed planning, scheduling and organizing required to
accommodate so many growth-related projects at the same time I feel sure you would want to join
with me in an expression of admiration for our public works and community planning departments.
They are doing a terrific job under significant pressures and very difficult circumstances.
I had one of our citizens stop by recently just to tell me he had flown over Springville and was both
surprised and delighted while looking down from above to see how well organized and attractive
the new growth in the city appeared. His “birds eye view” gave him the vision that our planners have
had from the ground. That of beautiful tree-lined connecting streets, large open green spaces, and
attractive neighborhoods. It was a confirmation vote that all is well and progressing nicely.
Some of you have suggested to me that I simply stop the growth by placing a building moratorium
into place. To legally do so we first need to prove the specific lack of ability to serve the growth
and then we would be given a maximum of 15 months to correct our problem so the growth could
proceed. I had an opportunity to visit with the Mayor of Salem the day his city came off a building
moratorium. They had been inundated with over 650 building permit requests during that one day.
This is nearly twice what Springville will do in two years. The message is there is no way to stop
the growth. It is here. It needs to be managed, and it is likely best to do it as it comes.
That brings up my last subject and it is an opinion based on 18 months of daily observation. Our
present facilities are inadequate. We’ve received a tremendous challenge to build out this city
and we need the tools to get the job done. Current facilites served us well when built for a city of
7,000 but they are inadequate for our current need to serve a city of 27,000. By the time they are
completed we will be trying to serve a populaton of over 30,000 and will be far behind any sensible
expectation for providing the proper needs of city government.
Whether you agree or disagree, why don’t you
scribble me a note and include it in your utility
envelope. I promise to read every one. Many thanks
for reading; I hope you’re having a great summer.
UPCOMING ISSUES
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Police, Fire, Justice Court, and Library Facilities (Council Discussion on concept plans, June 5)
Infrastructure improvements to the Culinary Water System, Wastewater Treatment Facility,
Sewer Collection System, and Streets (WATCH FOR DETOURS AND ROAD CLOSURE NOTICES!)
2007/2008 Fiscal Year Budget (Final Budget PUBLIC HEARING scheduled for June 5, 7:00 p.m.)
Wastewater Treatment Facility Upgrade Funding
Are You Interested in
Getting Involved in your City
Government?
Elections will be held on September 11, 2007 (Primary
Election) and November 6, 2007 (General Election)
for three Council seats. If you have the time and
interest, come to the Civic Center from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
between July 1 and July 16 to submit a Declaration of
Candidacy form. Forms are also available at www.
springville.org, but must be signed and notarized in
person. There is a filing fee of $10.
What does it mean to be a “Council Member”?
Springville City is a fourth class city (population
between 10,000 and 30,000) with a six-member council
form of government. The governing body consists of
a Mayor and five council members. A quorum of three
council members is needed to pass any measure. The
Mayor, who exercises ceremonial and adminstrative
functions, may only vote in the case of a tie.
What does a Council Member do? According to
Title 2, Chapter 4 of the Springville City Code, the
City Council “may pass all ordinance and rules, and
make all regulations, not repugnant to law, necessary
for carrying into effect or discharging all powers and
duties conferred by law, and such as are necessary and
proper to provide for the safety and preserve the health,
and promote the prosperity, improve the morals, peace
and good order, comfort and convenience of the City
and the inhabitants thereof, and for the protection of
property therein.” It also says, “The City Council, as
the legislative and governing body of the City, shall
have, evercise, and discharge all the rights, powers,
privileges, and authority conferred by the laws of Utah
upon ciites...”
What are the qualifications to be a candidate? A
candidate must (a) be a citizen of the United States,
(b) be at least 18 years old, (c) be a resident of
Springville for a minimum of 12 consecutive months,
(d) be a registered voter in Springville, and (e) not be
a convicted felon whose right to vote has not been
restored.
How much time is really required? City Council
meetings are held on the first and third Tuesdays of each
month. Work Meetings are held on the first, second,
and third Tuesdays of each month. Each Council
Member is also responsible to attend their assigned
Advisory Board meetings, and to represent Springville
City at various County, State, and Regional Boards,
Committees, and Organizations. A Council Member is
also expected to be available to the public to answer
questions, take opinions, and discuss the policies and
operations of the city.
...Continued next column
Getting Involved...continued
Is there a salary? How much? Council Members are
reimbursed a nominal bi-weekly salary to cover their
expenses, but this is basically a volunteer position. The
rewards of serving on the Council are knowing that you
are doing your best to serve and protect the health, safety,
and welfare of the collective individuals known as the
“residents of Springville City.” You are ensuring their
access to basic services like water, sewer, electricity,
streets, garbage collection, and emergency response. You
are providing services that enhance their way of life such
as a library, a pool, a museum, recreation and sports, and
parks. You are preserving the character of their homes,
streets, and neighborhoods with planning and zoning,
code enforcement, building codes, and business licensing.
You are working to attract and promote economic
development in the form of businesses, schools, industries,
and occupations. It is a balancing act, but Springville is
well worth the effort.
MAKE A
DIFFERENCE!
Library Corner
June 2007 Library Events for children
Monday June 4
Teddy Bear Picnic
ages 2-5 + attending adult (16 or older)
Choose 10 a.m., 11 a.m. or noon
Requires a free ticket – available at the
library May 29 – June 2
Wednesday June 13
Kipper Brothers Puppet Show
ages 2-9 10:30 a.m.
Requires a free ticket – available at the
library June 4 – 12
Wednesday June 20
Scales and Tails Utah Live Reptile
Show ages 5 – 15 10:30 a.m.
Requires a free ticket – available at the
library June 13 – 19
Wednesday June 27
Utah Puppet Theatre
ages 2 – 9
10:30 a.m.
Requires a free ticket – available at the
library June 20 – 26
More programs will be offered during the
week. Ages 2 – 15 are invited to BOOK
a NIGHT AT THE…LIBRARY! Pick up a
Summer Reading Packet after May 29 for
complete information.
Volunteers ages 16 and up are needed for Summer Reading
Program assistance. Applications will be available from Vivian
Milius at the library beginning May 29.
SPRINGVILLE COMMUNITY CALENDAR
ON-GOING ACTIVITIES:
Family Night at the Pool
Mon
After School at the Library
Tues
Wed
Story and Music Time/Library
Thurs
Story and Music Time/Library
Mon-Fri
Water Fitness Classes/Pool
Tues-Sun Museum Exhibits and Events
Every Day
Activities /Senior Center
Springville Museum of Art Exhibits
Current Exhibitions to July 8
“83rd Annual Spring Salon”
Nestle 5K Family Fun Run/
Walk, 6:30 a.m., Entry Fee,
Springville High School
Dutch Oven Cook-Off, 9 a.m.
Springville Arena
Baby Contest, 10 a.m.,
Art City Elementary
Preschool Triathlon, 10 a.m.,
Springville Pool
Canine Obedience Seminar,
6 p.m. Springville Arena
Little Buckaroo Rodeo, 6
p.m. Springville Arena
June 4 Teddy Bear Picnic, Ages 2-5,
10 a.m., 11 a.m., noon; free
tickets at the Library
Family Swim, 6 p.m.
Springville Pool
Community and Family
Night at the Museum, 6-8 p.m.
Jay Stewart, Woodcarving
City Band Concert, 8 p.m.,
Springville Museum of Art
June 5 Senior Center Trip to
Evanston, WY
Skate Park Challenge, 47pm, Skateboard Park
June 6-9 Tennis Tournament,
SHS Tennis Courts
Carnival, Civic Center Park,
closes at 10 p.m.
Concession Booths,
Civic Center Park
June 6 Luau, Senior Center
Reception for Grand
Marshals, Resident Artist,
and Chamber of Commerce
Honorees, 6-7:30 p.m.,
Springville Museum of Art
June 7-9 Hot-Air Balloon Festival,
6:30 a.m., Spr, Jr. High
Volunteer Fireman Breakfast
6-10 a.m., Spr. Fire Station
June 7 Fun-A-Rama (ages 3-12)
10am-2pm, Spring Acres Park
June 2
3-on-3 Basketball
Tournament 5:30 p.m., SHS
Movie at the Arts Park,
9 p.m. “Harry Potter and the
Goblet of Fire”
June 8 Children’s Parade, 10 am,
Grant School
Children’s Art Festival,
10am - 2pm,
Springville Museum of Art
Community Talent Festival,
7pm, Spring Acres Park
June 8-9 Fireman’s Hamburger Fry,
5-7pm, Spr. Fire Station
Flower Show, Museum of Art
Quilt Show, 10am-6pm,
Art Shop, 443 S. 200 E.
June 8-30 “A Night on Broadway”
7:30 p.m., Mon, Fri., & Sat.
Springvlle Playhouse
June 9 Grand Parade, 10 a.m.,
Main St & 400 S
23rd Army Band Concert,
7:30 p.m., Spring Acres Park
Fireworks, 10 p.m. SHS
June 15 Senior Center Members
Birthday Luncheon
June 22 Lunch Cruise on Great Salt
Lake by Seniors
Jun-Jul Construction for 400 South
Waterline Project
Construction begins on 1500
West Sewer Pump Station
Jun-Aug Phase 5 of Waterline Project
will commence, 1000 S 700 E
Jul 1 - 16 Declarations of Candidacy
accepted for 3 council seats,
Civic Center, 8am - 5pm (See
page 2)
Jul 2
Community and Family Night
at the Museum, 6-8 p.m.
Jul 4
Independence Day, City
Offices Closed, NO
GARBAGE PICKUP!
Springville City Civic Center
50 South Main, 489-2700
Springville Community Pool
900 E 900 S 489-2731
Springville Museum of Art
126 E 400 S 489-2727
Springville Library
50 South Main, 489-2720
Springville Senior Center
73 E 200 S 489-8738
June 7
Invitación
A todos nuestros
vecinos que
hablan español:
Los dias Lunes a Viernes tenemos
almuerzo en el centro de los senior
citizens, o personas que tienen 60 años
y en adelante, y nos gustaría verlos a
ustedes en asistencia con nosotros.
Almorzamos a 12:00 en el centro
ubicado en 65 East 200 South,
Springville.
Lo único que tienen que hacer es
llamarnos antes del mediodia a
vísperas del dia que anticipa venir.
Si Vd. no puede llegar sin ayuda,
favor de notificarnos si lo trae alguna
otra persona, y podemos arreglar que
participe también sin preocupación
con la edad de la persona.
CEMETERY UPDATE
Springville City hopes that you
enjoyed this Memorial Day. Our
personnel work very hard to make
sure the cemeteries are beautiful
for your benefit and comfort. Some
citizens noticed the loss of several
rose bushes at the Evergreen
Cemetery. This was due to winterkill
and they will be replaced as soon as
possible. We appreciate your concern
and interest, and want to reassure our
citizens that care is taken to preserve
and protect your family’s resting
place.
Cemetery
Clean-up
after
Memorial Day will begin on
Monday, June 4. Please remove
baskets, boxes, pots, jars, wreaths,
and any flowers you wish to keep.
Cemetery staff will dispose of any
items left after this date. Please
remember that shepherd hooks are
prohibited in the cemeteries because
they are a safety hazard, and they
cause problems with watering and
mowing.
Construction Update
Where to avoid the traffic snarls
created by construction on city
streets this summer:
Phase V of the Water Pipeline
Project will commence at the
intersection of 1000 South and 700
East and move southward along
700 East, 625 East, and 600 East to
1600 South. Avoid this area from
June 11 to mid-August.
The 400 South Water Pipeline
Project will commence in June and
continue for about six months. The
project consists of 14,000 lineal feet
of pipe laid from the easternmost
end of 400 South to the IHC
facility near 950 West. The project
will be completed in sections to
reduce the disruption of traffic on
400 South, but it would be wise to
avoid this area and find alternate
routes. Homes and businesses will
be contacted along this route as
their frontage is impacted. Watch
for detours and flaggers. Expect
delays.
400 South is expected to be impacted
also by a UDOT project to rebuild
the I-15 Interchange and construct
a bridge over the railroad tracks.
The commencement date is still
unknown, but is anticipated in
this construction year. Watch for
announcements!
The 1500 West Sewer Pipeline
and Sewer Pump Station Project
is underway along 1500 West. This
is another area to avoid if at all
possible. Construction is occuring
from Center Street to 1000 North
on the east side of the street that
parallels the railroad tracks.
For up to date road closure and
detour information, visit:
www.springville.org
Did You Know.....
...Springville’s Urban Forestry crews have planted over 200
new park trees this year?
...New residential development accounted for 94-percent (52
new dwelling units) of the total building valuation in
April 2007? Total valuations more than doubled since April 2006!
...The Springville Library held 29 programs in April 2007 with an attendance of
1,026 people? The mostly highly attended programs were the two puppet
shows and the Scales and Tails Reptile program.
...There was a record 5,617 renewals of library materials in April? Patrons have the
ability to renew their own materials on-line at www.springvillelibrary.org
...A record number of entries to the Springville Museum of Art, 1,061 works of art,
ensured the best Spring Salon in memory?
...Over 100 residents used the on-line Recreation Registration system within the
first two days?
...The Bird Park Restrooms are completed?!
...Over 900 youth have registered for Baseball, Softball, Coach Pitch, T-Ball and
Kickball? The newest program, Kickball, has about 100 preschoolers
registered.
...A local beauty school, Dallas Roberts, provides a
variety of beauty services to members of the Springville Senior Center?
...46,860 pounds of garbage was removed from the various City collection sites
on the April City-wide Spring Clean-up Day? Also, approximately 170
residents redeemed the free “Vouchers” provided in the City Source
Newsletter at the South Utah Valley Solid Waste District.
City Chat
Q. Is it true that I cannot have a Yard Sale without a permit?
A. Garage, yard, house or apartment sales are
allowed in all residential zones, and on all properties
used residentially in Springville City. However, such
use is limited to two (2) consecutive days, and no
more than three such sales may be conducted from
the same property in any twelve (12) month period.
Remember, the permits are free; unfortunately,
the fine is not. (Springville City Municipal Code 11-6115(3)(d))
Do you have a question for City Chat?
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