MARRIOTT-SLATERVILLE CITY HISTORY APRIL 2002 Little K, Inc., a construction firm, has begun business in Marriott-Slaterville City. A brisk increase in home business this spring was indicated as licenses were issued for several such businesses in the City. We welcome Toys and Treasures, James Gifts, Currie's Residential Cleaning and Refurbish, The Beehive Weaver, and Advanced Service Solutions to our community and wish them success. Carolyn Deru received the Mayor's Volunteer of the Month Community Service Award for April. Appreciation is given for her service on the Planning Commission for the past several years. She now serves as Chair of that commission. Dale Thompsen was appointed by Mayor Butler to the Planning Commission, and the appointment was approved by the City Council. With the entire state of Utah suffering its fourth consecutive year of drought, several water concerns involving residents were brought before the City Council and discussed. As a representative for Bona Vista Water, Joe Deru met with the City Council and explained the company's new rate schedule. In the past 10 years Ogden City and Weber Basin Water Conservancy District have raised their rates 22%. Bona Vista's operating costs have risen 13%. Weber Basin recently told Bona Vista their rates per acre foot of water were going to raise $10 to $12 per year for the next four years, a 41% increase. The Bona Vista Board has approved the rate for a single family resident at $7.00 for the first 7000 gallons. The next 8000 gallons will be $1.30 per 1000, the next 5000, $1.50 per thousand, and all usage over 20,000 will be $2.00 per thousand. This is the first step in conservation rates to discourage people using culinary water for irrigation. Rate increases due to Weber Basin's increased price will probably continue over the next several years. Commercial rates are scheduled to bring industrial users rate nearer to the residential cost. While there is no city ordinance prohibiting people placing pumps in creeks or rivers to draw water, there is a state law against such use. Violations should be reported to the sheriff. In a letter to the Mayor, Governor Michael Leavitt asked that it be made a crime to water between 10:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. After consulting with others, Mayor Butler said the City is not going to propose such an ordinance at this time. Many residents have irrigation water which must be used at set times throughout the irrigation season. The road system for Business Depot Ogden will be changed if proposed amendments by Ogden City are implemented. The diagonal road through the industrial area would be eliminated and the traffic flow changed by improving roads west of the industrial area, with appropriate signage. If the configuration of any roads would impact roads within Marriott-Slaterville, Ogden City will need to coordinate changes with our City. The Parks Committee has been working diligently collecting information on cost estimates for improvements to the Riverside Cove, including such things as picnic tables and benches, barbecue pits, the amphitheater, lighting, parking lot, trails, signs, landscaping and watering. Residents east of the park intend to pipe in the irrigation ditch in front of their property. It is possible the irrigation water would run into the park. The City owns 4 water shares and has rented 21 more shares. The Marriott Ditch Company will be contacted to get more information. Jerry Goodspeed has told the committee that the trees and grass must have water to become established, and recommended the largest impact sprinklers available. Watering at night 6 or 7 times a year should be sufficient. Willard Bay Gardens has been contacted by Lynette Deru for help in designing a xeric display garden. He has met with her at the park and will give her his recommendations. Mayor Keith H. Butler in Official Proclamation #2002-1, designated April 26, 2002, as Arbor Day in Marriott-Slaterville City. Arbor Day Activities began at 6:00 p.m. on that day, at the park on 17th Street. Jim Ito, Community