001540 WELCOME TO REXBURG NEW CITY HALL 03/20/1985

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001540\ CITY COUNCIL AND MAYOR, seated at the new council chamber rostrum, from left: Morgan Garner, Sander Larson. Darlene Blackburn, John C. Porter. Nile Boyle, Jim Morris, and Glen Pond. A Message to the People of Rexburg Our new City Hall marks a milestone in the progress of our city. It is the second City Hall planned and built to provide the services necessary for the city business operations. The first city hall was of native stone that stood where the fire station is now located. It was inadequate. It was replaced by the purchase of an office building in 1969. This building was remodeled for city use and then remodeled again after the Teton Dam flood. But it was never planned for efficient use such as our new building. We don't recommend getting a building through a disaster but in as much as the explosion destroyed our old building, we're happy to have a new one and we are sure it will be a credit to our community. As an administration we appreciate the support we receive from the community. We think the Rexburg people are the best in the world. We strive for the following goals: I.An administration that serves the people's wishes and reflects credit to the community. 2. Public relations between the city government and the business people, civic groups, and individual citizens, which makes each feel that it has the friendly cooperation of the mayor, council members, and city employees. 3. A press-relations program that keeps the public informed of city problems, city projects and policies. This enables the citizens to provide informed advice to their city officials. 4. Relations with adjoining municipalities and all other governmental agencies should be good. Cooperation is needed for maximum advantage and harmony in inter-governmental relations to effect savings and planned progress. 5. City governments should have and follow a planned program that recognizes the limits of practical zoning, yet which aims at balancing the city's needs with its land use. 6. An uncomplicated accounting system is necessary that renders reports of revenue and disbursement at any time, which controls all transactions, which pays debts promptly, and passes annual audits smoothly. This is what we try to do as a city administration in Rexburg. We are conscious that we are responsible for the well being of all people who live in Rexburg, operate businesses, and above all, raise families. We want the good life for everyone. A healthy and prosperous community is necessary if a city government is to survive. JOHN C. PORTER Mayor