New City Administrator and Road Name for Alpine and AF

February 24, 2017, 3:18 pm

By Linda Petersen

ALPINE—The city council has appointed Public Works Director and City Engineer Shane Sorenson as the new city administrator. Sorenson has worked for the city since 2001. He graduated from BYU in 1995 with a degree in civil engineering and worked briefly in the private sector before coming to Alpine City. For the time being Sorenson will continue to serve as public works director, working out of the public works department in the mornings and at City Hall as administrator in the afternoons. Sorenson replaces former city administrator Rich Nelson who served in that capacity for nearly six years and retired in November.

ALPINE—Alpine City is planning to apply for a WaterSmart grant administered through the Bureau of Reclamation to fund the installation of pressurized irrigation meters in the city. If approved, the grant could provide up to $1 million for the project if the city could share 50 percent or more of the cost. City officials are also considering applying for a new Division of Water Resources low-interest loan dedicated to assisting cities with PI metering projects. City Administrator Shane Sorenson told the city council Alpine was the first city to talk to DWR and he felt there was a good chance of getting it.

AMERICAN FORK—Residents were recently surveyed in a 13-question survey on how they feel about the city. Questions included the reasons they live in the city, how long they have lived there and how long they expect to stay. The survey also asked them to rate the quality of life in American Fork and city services and staff. Those taking the survey were asked where the city should allocate more funds. The survey was due back Feb. 10 and results will be presented at a future city council meeting.

AMERICAN FORK—A stretch of road along 150 East from 550 North to 650 North has a new name: Star Mill Lane. American Fork city officials made the change recently at the request of local residents. The road name was changed to pay homage to the historic American Fork Star Mill which is located nearby at located at 615 North 150 East. In 2015 the mill was approved for a remodel and addition which would allow it to serve as office space and as a reception center. The old flour mill was constructed in 1888 by the Chipman Mercantile Company and was continuously operated until 1979.

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New City Administrator and Road Name for Alpine and AF

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