Marriott-Slaterville City History May 2019 Marriott-Slaterville Monthly History May 2019 Talk about rain! Utah has not had such a wet winter/spring for a decade. The storms just keep coming In from the Pacific one after another because the typical High pressure that has been blocking them for so long is sitting out in the Pacific, which allows Low pressure to move over us, bringing the much needed storms. This Is the 2"^ wettest spring [March, April and May] on record since 1876. Marriott-Slaterville City is starting an agri-commerce initiative. Part of this program is the City facilitating opportunities for local growers to partner with local businesses to provide "Farm-to- Market" and "Farm-2-Fork" opportunities. Residents who like to garden or farm are invited to attend the City Council Meeting on May 16, 2019 at 6:30 pm for a presentation by Doug Larsen. Agri-commerce will be explained and future business opportunities await. The Weber Mosquito Abatement District recommends watching for trouble spots where water can collect, such as birdbaths, fountains, rain gutters, downspouts, plant saucers, old tires, buckets, over-watered lawns and gardens, pet dishes and horse troughs. If you are outside in the evening or early morning during peak mosquito biting times, take measures to protect yourself from mosquito bites. Planning Commission Meeting-cancelled CItv Council Meeting - Mav 16. 2019 City Council approved a new Business License for a new call center for America First Credit Union, which will be located in the former IRS building north of the Marriott Park. A Public Hearing was held on the new Annexation Policy the City has developed. The Planning Commission recommended it for approval and forwarded It to the City Council. Comments were received from some West Weber residents who would be affected if they were annexed into our City, and Bill Morris responded to the comments received. A second Public Hearing was held to allow all residents and citizens input concerning the project that was awarded under the 2019-20 grant year for the Community Development Block Grant program. The City has amended its Capital Investment Plan and decided to apply for funds on behalf of the 700 S/1200 W curb, gutter, storm drain, secondary water and sidewalk project along those streets. A $400,000 grant was awarded to the City. The City wants to promote opportunities for residents and businesses to benefit from new trends in agriculture such as Farm-2-Fork, Agri-commerce and Agri-tourism. As a result. Ordinance 2019-05 adopting Agri-commerce was referred back to the Planning Commission for further discussion.