Arizona republican., 1917-01-08
Mesa News Notes
PROGRESSIVE COUNCIL IMPROVE MESA CITY

That the present city council of Mesa is in line with the movement for an
 up-to-date city, Is fact that is much appreciated on the part of the com
 munity.
 An unusual amount of work has been
 accomplished, all of which tends to- ward making the town more comfort
 able place m which to iiVe. Among a number of other matters of lesser note may be noted the following important steps taken by the cOuncii.
 First the question of an additional well tor the supply of city water. The need had been felt for some time and
 had been postponed for one or another reason, but recently the trustees de- cided on the matter and well is Demg
 sunk, which when completed and prop erly equipped with necessary pumps, will furnish the town with an ample supply of water for the summer months, and render far less hazardous the probability of running out of water
 in case of fire.
 Another very important matter has at last been satisfactorily adjusted.
 one which as yet and because of the
 lack of need of irrigation water during
 the winter months, the citizens of the
 community have not been approaching, viz the assuming by the city of the expense of ditch maintenance. Hereto fore each lot where irrigation water
 was used carried a ditch maintenance charge of over four dollars Now the city takes care of this expense assess 70 inc all city property for the purpose. When spring time comes, Mesaites for
 the first time will realize that 1t is pos
 sible to grow gardens, flowers and lawns, without imDoverishing the grower. The step taken by the council is an unmiXed blessing.
 Another worth while move has been the setting apart of small fund foi aid in maintaining the public library. The library board has been without funds and the books have been locked up for some months. The money is now available and the public Is awaiting some action by the library officials. Perhaps the most important and far reaching action taken by the council has been the consideration Of the offer
 of the. South Side Gas and Electric company to sell to the city its plant. 1 The trustees have made an offer which will doubtless be accepted by the com pany and then the voters will reject or accept as they see fit. The plant it is claimed. will bring in q revenue to the town of sS.000 per year. which if true will mean the payment Of two-thirds or the present amount neeued 10 run | the town.
 1 Last but by no means least is the i pet idea Of Mayor sidewalks
 over the city His present scheme il
 which he is ably seconded by the other
 members. IS sidewalk leading from | the business section east on Main street to the East school and another ! leading from the North school to the | High school tt Is urged that muddy streets mean wet shoes for the children during had weather and IS a health | precaution as well as convenience, the council is endeavoring 10 enlist the ! favorable action of property owners ir
 the proposed sidewalks.
 l Althogether it has been Q good years ! work Fortunately for the future prog ! ress of the town other progressive
 ideas are held in the minds q: the city
 dads but concerning these they say
 Wait till the things are accomplisheD
 and then tell about them"