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Show Marriott-Slaterville History June 2010 minor changes have been made. Mr. Morris said the overall intent was to make the ordinance easier to read, and is primarily for commercial and industrial areas. Also, it will require developers of subdivisions over 10 lots to mow the weeds twice a year. The ordinance was approved unanimously by the council, after discussion. The Planning Commission has recommended approval of Ordinance 2010-02, amending Community Forestry and Gardening. The ordinance is already in the municipal code, but the staff proposed it be amended. In order to avoid conflicts with the open meeting act, the staff proposed to eliminate the forestry commission. Also it proposed to outline the job description of a community forester and community gardener, who will be under the direction of the administrator. Minor changes were noted and discussed, and the ordinance was passed unanimously. The council expressed appreciation for community volunteers who work on forestry and gardening projects. Councilman Scott VanLeeuwen asked the staff to thank the Planning Commission for its hard work. Ordinance 2010-04 amending the A-1 Zone to allow for recreational uses, outfitting, sporting goods, and motor vehicles/RV sales near the Central Business District Overlay which includes a portion of 17*» Street, was discussed. Mr. Morris explained that this ordinance is the latest version of the ongoing issues with certain properties near 17*1 Street. It will allow certain commercial uses in the A-1 Zone which are near the CBD. The Planning Commission recommended approval. If property is not within 150 feet of the CBD, the uses are not allowed. The city has chosen to take an incremental approach for now, rather than a mixed use. This area will likely continue to be a problem in the future. Mr. Morris has talked with Randy Phipps and Steve Mecham who have no problem with the proposed amendment. Mr. Martinez intends to buy repossessed vehicles, trailers, and equipment and resell them on the property. Sales, rental, and service are acceptable uses, however, storage is not. A concern exists that if vehicles are not sold, the area will become a storage site. Ordinance 2010-04 was passed, with three in favor and two opposed. The UDOT notice to proceed on the 400 North reconstruction project was issued on June 14, 2010. Roy and Ogden will begin to use Weber County Animal Control. The county proposes an increase in fees for animal control, spread over a three-year period. Ultimately, all cities will pay the same amount per animal for services. Cities will be asked to commit to a 20-30 year agreement on the shelter, which is the term of the bond. The county estimates our City's use of the shelter for the coming fiscal year will be $7,100.00, which is 74% of the full estimated per animal assessment. Staff will ask a representative from the shelter to attend a future council meeting to answer questions from the council. Mayor Keith Butler said issues with Mill Creek flooding at the Nature Center have been resolved. He also reported that pot holes have been repaired for the summer. Voting for the closed Republican Primary Election was held at the City complex on June 22, 2010, with 100 people in the MSC001 and MSC002 precincts voting. The local CERT team has designated 2010 for the educational theme "hazardous materials." Homes contain an abundant supply of materials hazardous to humans and pets, including products that contain corrosive, toxic, ignitable, or reactive ingredients. Americans generate 1.6 million tons of household hazardous waste per year. Examples are oven cleaners, drain cleaners, toilet cleaners, bleach, pool chemicals, bug sprays, insecticides, mouse and rat poisons/bait, pesticides, herbicides, gasoline, thinners, antifreeze, propane, batteries, and paints. 140 |