27 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 4, ISSUE 10 Highlighting some of the city’s remarkable features, Patrick O’Brien, Development Services Director, emphasizes, “One of the great things about American Fork is the people. We’ve got such a diverse group of people in the community.” Describing picturesque mountain views, the stunning backdrop of the American Fork Canyon, lush national forests, and the presence of the beautiful Lake Utah, he adds, “That sets the backdrop for American Fork. You’re out in the middle of the lake, you look across our community, you see the mountains. You don’t see any other communities around us. That falls into the overall picture of American Fork in Northern Utah County. We are not a crossroads community, but we are the central place.” American Fork City Council Member, Staci Carroll states, “One of the things that struck me when I moved here was the link to the history and the heritage. Essentially, it’s that idea of the Pioneer ancestry. People here are hard-working. AMERICAN FORK , UTAH
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