Are you aware that within the next three years the population in Utah will reach 2.83 million and that in the following 10 years the population will grow to 3.49 million? Utah State government estimates our state will house some 4.10 million by the year 2030. If those indicators are accurate it means everything out there today will nearly double in the next 23 years. If so, it seems reasonable to assume that the growth impact on small cities like Springville will be even more significant because neighboring cities like Provo and Orem are already nearing their capacity.

I am often asked “If and When” Springville will receive additional commercial growth. Given the forecast for increased population,

it seems a corresponding increase in business development would be assured, even if city officers were to do nothing more than just wait for it to happen.Don’t be discouraged though. Your city officers are not just waiting for it to happen. We have chosen not to advertise

details of our efforts but for many months we have been actively courting major retail stores. It is our observation that

other business ventures of all types will soon locate near a major retailer’s location.

Some of you have commented that other cities seem to be gaining the business growth while we are not. This may be true in the north end of Utah County. The closer you get to Salt Lake City the denser the population and therefore the more commercial growth you will see. Our southern part of the county will come next. Will neighboring cities here have an advantage? Perhaps some! The competition for big box stores is certainly fierce. Other cities seem willing to provide developers with city owned property including existing parks and golf courses. All the development ground in Springville is privately owned and until recently has not even been for sale. That land which has recently come available is extremely expensive so there might be a financial advantage at other locations. Although certainly important, we are not convinced that cost is the determining factor. We believe we have the best location, the most attractive community, and certainly the most business friendly community. Right now we are busy completing the needed roads, water & waste treatment facilities necessary to attract and host the business owners that we would all like to have. We are confident they will come and confident that when they do announce their decision that Springville citizens will be well pleased.

UPCOMING ISSUES

Police, Fire, Justice Court, and Library FacilitiesInfrastructure improvements to the Culinary Water System, Wastewater Treatment Facility, Sewer Collection System, and Streets (WATCH FOR DETOURS AND ROAD CLOSURE NOTICES!)Wastewater Treatment Facility Upgrade Funding

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City CalendarOct 2 5:15 pm City Council (Work Session) 7:00 pm City CouncilOct 4 4:00 pm Airport BoardOct 9 6:30 am Water Board 5:15 pm City Council (Work Session) 7:00 pm Planning Commission 7:00 pm Arts Commission (Carnegie Library)Oct 10 6:30 am Power Board (Whitehead Power Plant)Oct 11 7:00 pm Library Board (Library Meeting Rm.)Oct 16 5:15 pm City Council (Work Session) 7:00 pm City CouncilOct 23 7:00 pm Planning CommissionOct 25 6:30 p.m. Parks & Rec Board Meetings are held in the Council Chambers, Civic Center, 50 South Main, unless otherwise indicated. For more infor-mation 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.

www.springville.orgpay your utility bill online

MAYOR: Gene R. Mangum

COUNCILMEMBERS:Phillip BirdRodney BurtBenjamin T. JolleyMark W. PackardJ. Niel Strong

OCTOBER 2007

Civic CenterCivic Center to include Police, Courts, City Hall

Specific Services include Council Chambers, Multi-Purpose Room, Emergency Operations Center, Police Investigation, Emergency Dispatch Center, Police Patrol, Victim Services, Animal Control, Justice Court, Small Claims Court, Prosecution, Finance, Treasury, Community Development, Economic Development, Business Licensing, Engineering, Public Works Administration, Legal, Information Technology, Recording and Administration.Unfinished area for future expansion

Total square footage - Approx. 68,000 square feetPolice -Approx. 25,500 square feetCourts - Approx. 4,000 square feetCity Hall - Approx. 28,000 square feetUnfinished - Approx. 10,500 square feet

Current Estimated Construction Costs - $15,000,000 - $18,500,000

LibraryDetailed Concept Planning is about to commenceSignificant Public input will be sought on the facilityCurrent location can accommodate a library of up to 60,000 square feetThe proposed location is expected to have open areas and a play groundCurrent Estimated Construction Costs - $8,000,000 - $18,000,000Construction costs heavily dependent on the final size of the library

Innovative IdeasExploring Geothermal heating and cooling systemsExploring alternative power options including solarTower element to include hidden cell tower opportunities to generate revenue for the City and better cell coverage for citizensMultiple access points to allow for several functions to occur in the evenings while maintaining securitySignificant planning to allow for continued service through and after build out of the communityFlexible work areas to allow for changing demands for servicesUnique configuration and design to allow natural light into all work areas.Parking and building design to maximize open space and play areas and to save mature trees in the downtown areaPhased development plan to allow all government functions to continue uninterrupted during construction“Flow” of the buildings designed to be efficient for government workers while inviting interaction with citizensConstruction costs lowered by sharing training rooms, conference rooms and mechanical systems in a combined buildingSignificant thought given to supporting a vibrant downtown through location and design of buildingsExterior design to be context sensitive and appropriate to the historical context of Springville

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Springville City is pleased to announce final, building concept plans for renovation of Springville’s down town civic center. All current governmental functions located in the down town area will remain. These functions include Library, Police, Fire, Court and City Hall. The City Council has developed a phased building plan which will allow for the continuation of all government services during construction. This will result in significant cost savings to the citizens. Construction is expected to begin on the first phase next year. The first phase consists of a new main fire station and a new civic center. For many years, the Springville City council has saved money towards facilities which will allow for the construction of the first phase without any increase in fees or taxes to pay for the facilities. The Springville City council received recommendations from the Library Building Committee on September 18, 2007. The City Council was encouraged to seek professional and public input regarding the design of a new facility. Payment for a new library facility will require public support. The approved concept plans contain many unique and innovative ideas which have been incorporated into the designs. These include options and ideas to lower construction costs, increase efficiency, improve customer service and reduce long term operating costs on the facilities. All designs have been planned for a community of 60,000 people. This is the expected “build-out” size of the community.

Fire StationFour pull through equipment baysOffices and training areasUnfinished area for future expansion to accommodate “full-time” firefighters.Total square footage - A p p r o x i m a t e l y 17,000

Equipment Bays - Approx.7,500 square feetOffices/Training- Approx. 4,800 square feetUnfinished - Approx. 4,800 square feet

Current Estimated Construction Costs - $2,600,000 - $3,400,000

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Announcements

ON-GOING ACTIVITIES:Mon Family Night at the PoolTues After School at the LibraryWed Story and Music Time/LibraryThurs Story and Music Time/LibraryFri Story and Music Time/LibraryMon-Fri Water Fitness Classes/PoolTues-Sun Museum Exhibits and EventsEvery Day Activities /Senior Center

Springville Museum of Art ExhibitsCurrent Exhibitions to Dec 31, 2007“Impressions of Utah: Selections from the Stewart Collection”September 12 to October 16“Doug Fryer,” “Jeff Hein,” “Bonnie and Denis Phillips,” “Art from Sevier County”September 12 to February 1, 2008“Soviet Art in Conflict”October 31 to December 27, 2007“22nd Annual Spiritual & Religious Show”Jun-Nov Construction for 400 South

Waterline Project, 1500 West Sewer Pipeline and Pump Station

Oct 1-5 Community Action Week: Celebrating Self Reliance, visit CommunityActionUC.org for more information

Oct 1 Community and Family Night, 6:00 p.m., Museum

Oct 1 On-Line Registration for Girls Volleyball open

Oct 1-2 Defensive Driving Class at the Senior Center, 1-5pm $10

Oct 5 “White Star” Musical Opening at the Art City Playhouse

Oct 7-13 PUBLIC POWER WEEK

Oct 8 - Nov 8 Online or

in person Registration for Basketball, $30/person

Oct 9-10 Red Devil Jr. Wrestling, contract Craig LaMont 489-8768 for more info

Oct 11-13 Dollhouse Festival, Springville Museum of Art

Oct 15-19 Presentations for 5th Grade Students at the Whitehead Facility

Oct 18 23rd Annual Health and

Wellness Extravaganza, 8am to 1 pm, Provo Eldred Center

Oct 18 Meet the Candidates Night, Springville Jr. High, 7 p.m.

Oct 19 Birthday Party, Senior Center, 12 Noon

Oct 22 Men’s Basketball Organizational Meeting, 7pm, Recreation Office

Oct 23 Flu Shots, 1:30 to 3pm, Senior Center

Oct 24 Transportation and Community Planning Open House, Orem Senior Center, 4:30 to 7:00 p.m.

Oct 24 Concert at the Museum, 7 pm

Oct 31 Safe Halloween, Main Street, 3-5 pm

Nov 5 Community and Family Night, 6 p.m., Museum

Nov 6 ELECTION DAYNov 10 Turkey Toss Competition,

Springville High School, 9:30 a.m.

Springville City Civic Center 50 South Main, 489-2700Springville Community Pool900 E 900 S 489-2731Springville Museum of Art126 E 400 S 489-2727Springville Library50 South Main, 489-2720Springville Senior Center73 E 200 S 489-8738Arts Park/Spring Acres Park700 S 1300 E 489-2730

SPRINGVILLE COMMUNITY CALENDAR

Construction UpdateWhere to avoid the traffic snarls created by construction on city streets this summer:

The 400 South Water Pipeline Project consists of 14,000 lineal feet of pipe laid from the easternmost end of 400 South to the IHC facility near 950 West.

MAIN TO 400 EAST WILL REOPEN AFTER PAVING BY FIRST WEEK OF OCTOBER1300 EAST TO 2080 EAST WILL REOPEN AFTER PAVING BY FIRST WEEK OF OCTOBERCONSTRUCTION WILL CONTINUE WEST FROM MAIN STREET TO 950 WEST. WATCH FOR LANE CLOSURES

The 1500 West Sewer Pipeline and Sewer Pump Station Project is nearing completion and the area is expected to reopen by first of October.

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Contact UsAdministration 491-7801 Mayor/Council 491-7801Business Licensing 489-2718 Parks 489-2770Building Inspection 489-2704 Planning & Zoning 489-2704Code Enforcement 489-2714 Pool 489-2731Court Clerk 489-2707 Public Safety 489-9421 Electric Department 489-2750 Recreation 489-2730Fax 489-2709 Senior Citizens 489-8738General Information 489-2700 Utility Payment Info 489-2706Library 489-2720 contact@springville.org

Q. How do I know if a residential solicitor has a valid Springville City business license?A. Solicitors and itinerant merchants are issued an official Springville City Identification Badge that you should ask to see. They are required to come to City Hall and fill out an application, present a valid personal photo ID, a current BCI background check, and receive information on our city policies and ordinances. Upon completion and approval of the application process, their Springville City photo ID card is issued. All business conducted in Springville City requires a business license including home offices, seasonal, temporary, and non-profit organizations.

Do you have a questionfor City Chat?

Email us at citychat@springville.org

City ChatOctober 2007 Library Programs for Children

Story Time3 – 5 year olds Wednesdays at 9:30 and 10:30 a.m.18 mo. – 3 year olds Thursdays at 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.18 mo. – 5 year olds Fridays at 9:30 and 10:30 a.m.Music & Movement3 – 5 year olds Thursdays at 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.18 mo. – 3 year olds Wednesdays at 9:30 and 10:30 a.m.Groan and growl with your fellow Springville goblins and ghouls at the library’s Halloween party on Oct. 29, from 6:30-8:30 pm. We’ll be telling scary stories, making Halloween decorations, touring a spook alley, trick or treating with a twist, and “wormy” cakewalking. Bring your whole zombie family—the activities will be appropriate for all ages! Come learn about this year’s selections for Springville Reads 2007-2008 on Thurs., Oct. 18, in the City Council room. Presenters will introduce the books and provide suggestions for discussions in classes and book groups. For older teen and adults, the Springville Reads committee has chosen Barefoot Heat, by Elva Treviño Hart. For younger teens, the committee has chosen Day of Tears, by Julius Lester. Both books are excellent choices for book clubs, classroom study, and individual reading. Day of Tears is particularly good for family reading. Refreshments will be served. Be sure to come. Have you noticed the library’s expanding Large Print section? Large Print books are your favorite books, but in a much larger font format. So, if reading traditional print books strains your eyes, perhaps you’ll prefer reading a Large Print book. Many people with reading disabilities also prefer the Large Print format. The Large Print area of the library is located to the left of the check out desk.

Library Corner

SIGN UP FOR EQUAL PAY PLANFor Equal Pay Plan Rules and Requirements, See Announcement above...

Name(s) on the account: ____________________________________

Service Address: __________________________________________

Account Number: ________________ Phone Number: ____________

Today’s Date: ___________ Signature: ________________________Turn in completed forms on or before October 25, 2006 to: Treasury Department, 50 South Main, Springville, UT 84663. Not valid without signature.

2008 RESERVATIONS FOR CANYON PARKS

Springville City will be accepting applications from Springville residents for Summer 2008 Canyon Parks reservations. Applicants must provide the name, address and daytime phone number of the person and group desiring the reservation. Please, only one coupon per event! Any duplicate applications will be discarded, causing the remaining applications to be placed at the end of the list. The applicant must be a Springville resident, and must be responsible for the group using the park. All reservations will be paid in full at the time of scheduling. All applications must be in the Springville City Offices at 50 South Main or the Community Services Building at 443 S. 200 E. by Friday, October 28, 2007 by 5:00 p.m. An appointment to schedule your reservation will be assigned by random drawing. A schedule will be posted at City Hall and the Community Services Building, and the City will attempt to notify each applicant by telephone.

CANYON PARKS RESERVATIONSDrawing Coupon

Name _________________________________________

Group Name ___________________________________

Address _______________________________________

Daytime Phone _________________________________Incomplete amd duplicate coupons will be discarded. Bring or mail your coupon by Friday October 28, 2007 before 5:00 p.m. Late coupons will not be accepted.

Sign up for the Equal Pay Plan - The rules for the Equal Pay Plan are as follows:You may only sign up for Equal Pay twice a year - in May and OctoberThe deadline is October 25th, and if you miss it, the next opportunity is in six months.You must have lived in Springville for a year or more, utility bill in your name.You must be completely current (zero balance) on your utility account.You must sign and return the coupon below before the deadline, or come in person to the utility office to sign up. Phone calls are not sufficient—your signature is needed.The Equal Pay amount must be paid each month when due or you may lose your Equal Pay privilege and become subject to shut-off. More info? Call 489-2710.

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