DEMOGRAPHICS _ Land Area 7.3 sq mi Population___1508 Median Age 27 Persons per household 3.4 Population Growth 2.1% Average Income $44,640 Average Income by 2003 $51,750 High School Graduation 77.9% Bachelor's Degree (College) 11.2% Agricultural Land Area 73% Rental Housing 11% Single Family Housing Units 89% Businesses 92 These statistics give us an idea of where our community is moving, and a tangible image of our community's dynamics. We also see areas where we need improvement, such as education attainment levels. We can also see how our community contributes to the county and to the state. Let me conclude by saying that just as the Ogden and Weber Rivers join together in our community to become one, so too has Slaterville and Marriott united. Our community has been the hub of activity since early times when fur trappers and frontiersmen including Miles Goodyear traversed this land, and the Shoshone Indians, in upwards of 100 Indian lodges and 200 warriors, camped along our river. Our early records indicate that a large portion of the "country was covered with timber, brush, and heavy wild grass..." and numerous wild animals including "wolves and bears" occupied the flood plain along the river.3 As we have entered a new millennium, the river in our community still runs strong as it has for centuries. Our river and streams are valuable assets for our future. They still attract a variety of wildlife and give the community a beautiful landscape. In following our title as Utah's only open space preservation city awarded to us by the Utah House of Representatives in February 1999, we continue to seek grant funding through a variety of sources, both state and federal, to fulfill this title. Our city was one of only four (4) cities in the state to receive a small grant to develop a master forestry/tree plan from the State Division of Natural Resources. This plan will be presented to the community in early 2000. Our grant committee, will continue to identify grants for different projects to preserve our rural community character, to aid our growth for future transportation, and to fund other public services. Many outside officials have commented the quality of our projects. I encourage our staff to continue to seek grant funds to aid our community in keeping a zero municipal property tax, and still accomplish our lofty goal of making Marriott-Slaterville "the best little city in the west." May we all work together to bring this to pass. Sincerely, Mayor City Council Meetings Thursday, January 20, 2000, 6:00 PM Thursday, February 3, 2000, 6:00 PM Thursday, February 17, 2000, 6:00 PM For a full agenda contact the city office, 627-1919, or go to a location where an agenda is posted at least 24 hours prior to meeting: City Hall, Mulligans, 12th Street Flying J, or Excel. Council meetings are scheduled for the first and third Thursday at 6:00 PM each month. Everyone is invited to attend. Rabies Clinics Three (3) rabies clinics will be held in surrounding areas, and Weber County dog licenses will be sold. If you have any questions, please feel free to call Diane at Weber County Animal Services: 399- 8244. Dates and locations for the rabies clinics: Plain City Fire Station Farr West City Shop 4132 West 2200 North 2090 North 2000 West Jan 29:2:00-4:00 PM Feb 5: 2:00-4:00 PM Cost: $7.00 Cost: $7.00 West Haven City Shop 2440 South 2050 West Feb 29: 1:00-3:00 PM Cost: $8.00 Census 2000 The Census is the largest peaceful recruitment effort in the United States. A census is required every 10 years under the U. S. Constitution. The objective is to make sure that everyone gets counted. This is especially important for our city to ensure our full share of tax revenues based on population figures. The Census Office is asking for workers from our city who can earn $7-$l1 per hour. Most work will be done in the evenings, and most workers will serve in or near our city. If you are interested in working for Census 2000, the local census office is 394-8088 at 1720 Washington Blvd., or for more information contact the Marriott-Slaterville City Offices. CPR and First Aid Courses The Weber Fire District will be hosting CPR and First Aid courses. If you are interested in obtaining your CPR or First Aid certification, or for more information contact Donna at the Weber Fire District offices: 782-3580. 3 Ibid. Ogden City and Weber County - A Historical Sketch.