City CalendarSep 2 4:00 pm Airport Board Multipurpose Rm 101ASep 6 Labor Day City Offices ClosedSep 7 5:15 pm City Council (Work Session) 7:00 pm City CouncilSep 8 6:30 am Power Board Whitehead Meeting RmSep 9 7:00 pm Library Board Library Meeting RmSep 14 6:30 am Water Board 5:15 pm City Council (Work Session) Multipurpose Rm 101A 6:30 pm Planning Commission (Work Session) 7:00 pm Planning Commission 7:00 pm Arts Commission Community Services BldgSep 16 5:30 pm Emergency Preparedness Committee, Public Safety Meeting RmSep 21 5:15 pm City Council (Work Session) 7:00 pm City CouncilSep 23 6:30 pm Parks & Recreation Board, Community Services Meeting RmSep 28 7:00 pm Planning Commission Meetings are held in the Council Chambers, Civic Center, 110 South Main, unless other-wise indicated. For more information contact 489-2700. Agendas and minutes are available on the city website at www.springville.org/agendas-minutes/

IN THIS ISSUEMayor and Council 1City Meeting Schedule 1Museum Events/Exhibitions 2Congratulations to Public Works 2

EmployeesShaping Springville Survey 2Library Corner 3Tree Talk 3Storm Water Watch 3Community Calendar 4Art City Substance Abuse Prevention 4Contact Us 4

Dear Friends,On Friday August 27th our City

Administrator, Troy Fitzgerald, our Public Works Director, Brad Stapley,

and myself completed a thorough tour of the 400 East Construction Project to gain a better understanding of the

challenges we are faced with to finish this

project. I know that our citizens, particularly those living on or near 400 East, have been very patient this spring and summer with the many inconveniences caused by this project. Having been in the construction business for my whole career, I am a little dismayed that the contractor has been allowed to tear apart the complete job from one end to the other without finishing some part of the job. In fairness to Central Utah Water Conservancy District (CUWCD), they have been very willing to pay for replacement of existing infrastructure along the construction route and when finished this work will amount to more than $2.6 million of improvements for the city. From the very south end of 400 East to 400 North we have been replacing water, sewer, storm drain, curb, gutter, irrigation pipe, diversion boxes, sidewalk, and natural gas lines besides the sixty inch water pipe that CUWCD is installing.

Part of the challenge has been the

fact that we as a city decided to spend an additional $1.4 million of city funds to do additional upgrades along the job site. We thought we would simply add this work to Cop Construction’s contract, but after seeing their progress and receiving prices from them, CUWCD and Springville City decided to eliminate much of the road work from their contract and let another bid. The contract went to Staker Parson and work we estimated to cost $4.1 million ended up with a bid of $2.6 million. Because of this the city will only have to pay approximately $1 million instead of the $1.4 million we had originally thought it would be. However, to start the road work we had to wait until Cop Construction was out of the way. Staker Parson is progressing on the road work and last week a section south of 800 South was paved. Most of the road work is scheduled to be done by the end of October.

This construction project has been a painful process for our citizens and I am committed to working hard to get it finished. We will be meeting with CUWCD on Thursday, September 2nd to review work schedules and discuss solutions to finishing this work as fast as possible. The citizens of Springville have had this inconvenience long enough.

Mayor Wilford W. Clyde

MAYOR: Wilford W. Clyde

COUNCILMEMBERS:Phillip F. BirdBenjamin T. JolleyDean F. OlsenMark W. PackardJ. Niel Strong

SEPTEMBER 2010

126 East 400 South, Springville, Utah 84663(801) 489-2727, www.smofa.org

Museum Hours: Tues-Sat 10-5, Wed 10-9, Sun 3-6Closed Mondays & Holidays, Free Admission

Exhibitions14 July - 15 October 2010: The Art of Topaz: Beauty Inside Barbed Wire

During World War II, over 11,000 Japanese Americans were relocated to an internment camp in Topaz, Utah (Millard County). During the three years of the war, the residents of Topaz developed schools, art programs, and an insightful and profound cultural life. This exhibit highlights art created by Japanese-American artists at Topaz Internment Camp, as well as a few works inspired by the events at Topaz.

10 September - 15 October 2010: Sergei Bongart Retrospective

Born in Kiev, he immigrated to the USA in 1948. Bongart is best known as a colorist. He worked with exaggerated color approaching his work with the idea of “color first, subject last.” He is admired for his richly colored and emotionally expressive work.

10 September - 15 October, 2010: The Sum of All Parts: Art of Julie Buckley, Carin Fausett, George and Kirsten Barnhill

The diversity of conceptual art is exemplified by the work of the four artists exhibiting in this show. Through a variety of media – paint, print, paper, plastic, found objects, fiber and bronze – these artists create unique visualizations of the answers to questions about life’s journey – spiritual, physical and mental – the sum of all parts.

10 September - 15 October 2010: Past and Present: The Art of Russell Case

The landscapes of Russell Case contain all the drama, beauty and power that the American west is known for, but with an unmistakable imprint of the artist’s own mind. Sweeping images of red cliffs, canyons and other familiar scenes are

idealized and personalized from Case’s own experiences. The artist captures a specific mood for each landscape allowing the viewer to feel as if they were there as well. The exhibit will feature oils and watercolors from Case’s 29-year career.

Ongoing: The Museum’s permanent collection holds some of the earliest art produced in the state of Utah along with one of the greatest public displays of 20th Century Soviet Socialist Realism outside of Russia; on permanent exhibition at the Museum.

EventsSaturday, September 18, 10 am- 12 pm: Princess Tea

A magical event for mothers and daughters, grandmothers and granddaughters, aunts and nieces or anyone who at one point in time dreamed she was a princess. The Hafen-Dallin Volunteer Guild is hosting a Princess Tea Party at the Springville Museum of Art with the assistance of the Art Royalty. Along with lunch, there will be story-telling, a fashion show, an art project, and each girl will get a photo in her princess dress. Tickets are $18 in advance and $20 at the door for an adult and princess, and $5 for an additional princess. All proceeds benefit the Museum so dress the part and enjoy!

Saturday, September 25: Celebrate Your Museum Day Join us as we participate in the 6th annual nation-wide celebration hosted by Smithsonian Media. Celebrate the Springville Museum of Art by exploring the newly installed exhibitions, creating your own artwork with art projects led by our art educators and watching live artist demonstrations.

Monday, October 4, 6 pm: Community and Family Night Join us for another exciting evening of art and entertainment. The Community & Family Night program is appropriate for all ages and provides an educational, entertaining and hands-on experience for everyone!

Become a fan of SMA on Facebook for additional updates! Go to http://www.facebook.com/pages/Springville-UT/Springville-Museum-of-Art/123028890191Get exclusive member benefits while supporting the exhibitions and programs at the Springville Museum of Art. For information on how to join as a member or renew your membership please visit: www.smofa.org or call (801) 489-2727

Congratulations to Springville City employees

Taggart IssacTravis SwensonJace BrunsonJed Corless

This team won First Place at the 2010 Utah County Fair

Heavy Equipment Rodeo CompetitionThe competition is designed to test the ability of equipment operators among surrounding

cities, including Spanish Fork, Payson, Salem, Pleasant Grove, and the Utah County Road Department. Springville’s team is changed

each year to give everyone the opportunity to compete, yet Springville’s team finished in 2nd

Place in 2009, and 1st place in 2008. We are very proud of their achievement and

level of professionalism.

Give your input on “Hot Button Issues” by taking an online survey on the City web site. Surveys can also be taken at the Civic Center. Issues include:

Accessory ApartmentsTrails along Hobble CreekPark StandardsDefining the “Art City” motto

More info? www.springville.org Hosted by “Shaping Springville for 2030” Ad Hoc Committee

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Every year, municipal government and power companies spend thousands or millions of dollars pruning or removing trees. Sometimes, this work is done to benefit the health and structure of the tree. However, most of this work is done and money is spent because trees are growing where they conflict with utilities, walkways, and structures. Most of this work and expense could be avoided if more time was spent choosing the right species of tree for the planting location.

When we choose that small tree from the nursery, it is hard to envision what that tree will look like in the future. It can be hard to imagine that little five-foot tall sapling becoming an impressive 60-foot tall tree with a trunk 4-feet in diameter. However, those are the things that need to be taken into consideration when purchaisng a tree for your yard. When you choose that Sycamore or that Blue Spruce, please make sure that you have plenty of room for that tree to grow and spread.

Another common mistake that we make when we plant our trees is that we don’t look around before we start to dig.

We need to make sure that our trees are far enough away from our houses, buildings, sidewalks, driveways, fences, etc. that they don’t cause problems as they grow. An evergreen tree will soon outgrow any available space if you plant under the eaves of your home, just as other trees will have conflicts if not given enought space to grow.

The most important thing we should do before we plant any tree is look up! If there are power lines above, do not plant any tree that will grow to be more than 25-feet tall. Any tree that will grow to be taller than 25-feet must be planted at least 15-feet outside of the outer wire of any power line. If trees are planted where they will conflict with power lines, crews will be in to prune the trees away from the lines. This pruning will not make your tree look pretty and will not be good for the health of your tree. However, the power system must be maintained. For a list of trees that are acceptable for planting under power lines, log on to springville.org and look on the Urban Forestry page, or call the Director of Buildings and Grounds at 801.489.5742.

The Springville Public Library’s Weekly Fall Programming is better than ever this year with more options and times for you to choose. Afterschool programs (including Boys Only, Mother-Daughter Book Club, and more) begin again in September! Story Time resumes again on Tuesday, September 6th! Check out our schedule below:

Baby Song and Sing Time for ages 0-2 every Monday at 10:30 a.m. Bring your baby and learn simple songs and sign language that will help with early communication and development.

Music and Movement for ages 1-3 and 3-5 every Wednesday and Thursday at 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. Help your child gain a love of music in this special class that focuses on dancing and singing.

Adventure Story Time for 1-3 year olds every Tuesday at 11:30 a.m., every Wednesday at 10:30 a.m., and every Friday at 11:30 a.m. Come and experience this fun and interactive story time! This program will help your preschooler to learn early literacy skills and give them a chance to interact with other children.

Discovery Story Time for 3-5 year olds every Tuesday at 10:30 a.m., every Wednesday at 11:30 a.m., and every Friday at 10:30 a.m. This program is geared towards getting your child ready for reading and school. Join us for fun, games, books, and more!

Ginger Tales-every 3rd Thursday at 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. This is a spunky and lively story telling show given by professional story teller Ginger Parkinson.

Boys Only *Space and Star Wars* for grades K-2 on Wednesday, September 8

at 4:00 p.m. and grades 3-6 on Thursday, Septebmer 9 at 4:00 p.m. This program is for boys only! Join us for fun games and yummy treats and to learn about all things space and Star Wars! Feel free to come dressed in your Star Wars gear.

Mother/Daughter Book Club, Friday, September 10 at 6:30 p.m. This month’s selection is the Beehive Book Award-nominated The Leanin’ Dog by K.A. Nazum. For girls 8-12 and a caring adult. We will be having a Pizza and Pajama Party!

Family Night *Chock Full of Chocolate,* Monday, September 13 at 6:30 p.m. Make all of your chocolate dreams come true with a chocolate extravaganza! Fun family night with a puppet show, treats, and more!

Teen Game Night, Friday, September 17 at 6:30 p.m. Join us for after-hours fun at the library! Open computers, big-screen Wii, and more! For teens in grades 7-12.

Books and Bites Book Club for adults, Tuesday, September 21 at 12:00 noon. Join us to discuss A Year in Provence by Peter Mayle.

At Your Public Library This Month

Tree Talk: The Right Tree in the Right Place

Storm Water Watch: What You Do Makes a Difference!

You might not think that you can help solve the problem, but you can! The average home can accumulate as many as 100-lbs. of chemical wastes each year, from common household and lawn and garden products such as:

Paint• Paint Thinner•Cleaning Solutions• Degreasers•Pesticides• Weed Killers•Fertilizers• Antifreeze•Motor Oil• Gasoline•

The gutter in the street outside your home carries water into a network of storm drains that lead straight to local creeks and rivers. Storm drains are separate from the sanitary sewer system which handles wastewater from your sinks, tubs, and toilets. Unlike wastewater, stormwater is not treated at a sewage treatment plant. Stormwater goes directly from your storm drainage system into local creeks and rivers. For information on proper handling and waste disposal locations, call the Utah County Stormwater Hotline at 801.851.7873.

Mon Family Night at the PoolM/W Zumba, Merit Acdmy, 8:30 am, $5Tues Community Scouting Community Services Bldg, 443 S 200 E Den #1456 7:00 Info (801)722-4280Thurs Potter Workshop/Com.ServicesT/Th Superpump, Merit Acdmy, 8:30, $5T/Th Open Gym, 11:30am-1pm, Merit

Academy, grades 9-12, FreeMon-Fri Water Fitness Classes/PoolMWFS Zumba, 8am, Merit Academy, $5Tues-Sun Museum Exhibits and EventsDaily Activities & Lunch/Senior Ctr

See www.springvilleseniorcenter.org for more!

Weekly Library Programs start Sep 7: Mon: Baby Song/Signing Time @ 10:30 amTues: 3-5 yr Story Time @ 10:30 am 1-3 yr Story Time @ 11:30 amWed: 1-3 yr Story Time @ 10:30 am 3-5 yr Music/Movement @ 10:30 am 1-3 yr Music/Movement @ 11:30 am 3-5 yr Story Time @ 11:30 amThu: 1-3 yr Music/Movement @ 10:30 am 3-5 yr Music/Movement @ 11:30 amFri: 3-5 yr Story Time @ 10:30 am 1-3 yr Story Time @ 11:30 amSep 2. 9, 16,23,30 Caregiver Guide Classes

for families caring for the aged, chronically ill, or disabled, Provo, 11:30 a.m; call Nancy at 801.229.3818 to register. Also at www. mountainland.org/care

Sep 6 Labor Day, City Facilities Closed, Garbage pick-up delayed

Sep 8 Boys Only Program *Space and Star Wars*, Library, Grades K-2, 4 pm

Sep 9 Boys Only Program *Space and Star Wars*, Library, Grades 3-6, 4 pm

Sep 10 Mother/Daughter Book Club, Library, 6:30 pm, Pizza, Pajamas, and The Leanin’ Dog by K.A. Nazum

Sep 13 Family Night at the Library, *Chock Full of Chocolate,* 6:30 pm; Puppet show and chocolate extravaganza for all ages

Sep 16 Ginger Tales, Library, 10:30 & 11:30 am

Sep 17 Teen Game Night, Library 6:30 pm; Teens grades 7-12 have after-hours fun

Sep 18 Princess Tea, Museum, 10 am, Tickets $18 in advance or $20 at door for adult and princess. $5 for each additional princess

Sep 18 Springville’s 160th Birthday! Watch for announcements from the Daughters of the Utah Pioneers! Check out historical displays at the Pioneer Museum, 175 S. Main

Sep 21 Book and Bites Book Club for adults, Library, 12 noon, A Year in Provence by Peter Mayle

Sep 23 Scrapbooking Openhouse: Unlocking Memories for Caregivers and their Loved Ones, Mountainland Department of Aging and Family Services, 586 E 800 N, Orem; All materials provided. To register call Geri at 801.229.3814 or at www.mountainland.org/scrapbooking

Sep 25 Celebrate Your Musuem Day! 10 am to 5 pm; See new exhibits, create your own artwork, live artist demonstrations

Sep 25 Utah Solar Tour 2010, 10 am to 4 pm, Homes and business show off their renewable energy investments. Free. See www.utsolar.org for more information

Sep 27 Registration for Men’s Basketball Opens; Team $600; Rosters available at Community Services Office, 443 S 200 E. Season Nov15 to late Feb. Info 801.489.2730

Oct 4 Community and Family Night, Museum, 6 pm; Evening of Art and Entertainment for families

Oct 5,7 Wrestling Registration, SHS Cafeteria, 6-8 pm, age 4-grade 6 $55, grades 7-9 $40, plus optional gear pack $35. More info Craig LaMont 801.489.8767

Oct 11 Boys’ and Girls’ Basketball Registration starts. Grades 3 thru 8 $35/player. Closes Nov 5

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

Contact Us contact@springville.org

Emergencies 911General Information 489-2700Fax (Administration) 491-7894Fax (Utilities) 489-2709Administration 491-7801Building Inspection 489-2704Business Licensing 489-2718Canyon Parks 489-5872Code Enforcement 489-2714Electric Department 489-2750Golf Course 489-6297Justice Court 489-2707Library 489-2720Mayor / Council 491-7801Museum of Art 489-2727Parks & Cemeteries 489-2770Planning & Zoning 491-7861Pool 489-2731Public Safety 489-9421Public Works 491-2780Recreation 489-2730Senior Citizens 489-8738Utility Payment Info 489-2706Volunteer Coordinator 491-7811

Monitoring your child’s activities is an important deterrent to alcohol, tobacco, and illegal drug use. One study found that youth who were home alone two or more days per week were four times more likely to have used alcohol than those who had parental supervision five or more times a week. Another study showed that children who had the least monitoring used drugs at an earlier age, leading to a greater likelihood that serious problems will develop as a result.

Action steps to monitor your child’s activities include:

Establish relationships with your child’s friends. This will help you recognize trouble spots and guide your child away from risky situationsGet to know other parents and reinforce each other’s efforts.When your child goes out, make sure you know where he’s going, who he’ll be with, and what he’ll be doing, Start this practice early, and check on him regularly.Have your child check in at regular times and make it easy for her to contact you.Make sure your child has access to enjoyable, drug-free, structured activities.Many youth say they started using

drugs out of “boredom.” Often this comes out of having significant amounts of unsupervised time. Involvement in supervised activities not only occupies free time that could otherwise permit participation in risk-taking behaviors, but it helps young people develop skills, establish friendships, learn self-confidence and skills, identify talents, and develop a strong sense of self-esteem. Resources to help find activities include school programs, city and county programs, faith-based programs, national organizations, and mentoring programs.Written by: Anna Kirby, ASAP Coalition (Information taken from SAMHSA, Keeping Youth Drug Free, 2004)This message is brought to you by ASAP (Art City Substance Abuse Prevention). “Springville is a community that empowers its citizens to be respectful and accountable by valuing unity, celebrating creativity, and promoting healthy lifestyles.” To find out how you can be involved with our community drug prevention coalition, contact Suzy Young at syoung@springville.org or 801.491.7823

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