The Pioneer Post Volume X Issue 5 Marriott-Slaterville City Newsletter May Noxious Weeds Although there was not much in April showers this year, it has not deterred the local weed population from sprouting. The Utah Commissioner of Agriculture determines the primary weeds that are noxious. Noxious weeds are non-native, invading species that pose a serious threat to native plant, wildlife habitat, agriculture, and livestock. The Utah Noxious Weed Act asks property owners to control noxious weeds on their land. The following is a list of the primary noxious weeds: Dyer's Wode Hoary Cress "Whitetop" Perennial Pepperweed Musk Thistle Canada Thistle Yellow Starthistle Scotch Thistle Russian Knapweed Spotted Knapweed Squarrose Knapweed Diffuse Knapweed Quackgrass Bermudagrass Medusahead Rye Johnsongrass Field Bindweed Leafy Spurge Purple Loosestrife Puncture Weed Morning Glory Weeds are best controlled through an integrated approach. First, is weed prevention by landscape planning and weed barriers. Second, is tilling and cultivating the ground to stop weeds from taking control. This also includes putting on some gloves and pull out the weeds by hand. Make sure to dispose pulled weeds properly to prevent re-seeding. Lastly, is chemical sprays. This includes treating property with 2-4D products. This will not kill grasses, only the weeds. This is especially needed on roadside where grass is needed for erosion control and noxious weeds are predominant. Remember that 2-4D only works if it is sprayed when temperatures are consistently below 85 degrees. Also consider pre-emergent products, such as Trifluralin, to retard the weed seed germination. Use caution when spraying for weeds around water, animals, and children. Follow directions for any product you are using to control weeds. 157 Working together we can get rid of these noxious weeds and make a better community. Contact your local USU Extension Office at 801-399-8201, or visit www.utahweedcontrolassociation.org for questions._ Tennis Block Party The Marriott-Slaterville Tennis Association, in conjunction with Marriott-Slaterville City and Harrisville City, is offering a free day of tennis lessons for residents in these two communities. Date: Saturday, May 17, 2008. Location: DDO Tennis Courts (391 Standard Way). Time: 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM. Age: Any. Equipment will be furnished. There will be prizes, a drawing, and refreshments. This event is sponsored by the Marriott-Slaterville Tennis Association, Marriott-Slaterville City, Harrisville City, and the Utah Chapter of the United States Tennis Association._ planning commission tuesday, may 20, 2008 - 7:00 p.m. 1. Call to Order/approve minutes. 2. Public hearing on zoning map amendment at 1135 West 12th Street to change from A-1 to commercial. 3. Manufacturing site plan for Allied Waste/Green Marriott Investments at 798 West 1700 South. 4. Conditional use permit at 183 North 1200 West for parking semi without trailer by Rigoberto Galvan. 5. Conditional use permit at 2824 W. Pioneer Road for Pampered Pets. 6. Conditional use permit at 2960 W. Pioneer Road for Painted Horse Home Staging. 7. Adjourn until June 17, 2008. This agenda is tentative. Items can and will change._ city council meeting thursday, may 15, 2008 - 6:30 p.m. 1. Call to Order/approval of minutes. 2. Business licenses, if any. 3. Planning commission recommendation to deny petition amending zoning from A-1 to Manufacturing for 8 acres at 974 West 1700 South by Bauer/BNB Inc. 4. Public hearings on amended and final budgets for the city and special district. 5. Interlocal agreements with county for road maintenance and animal control services. 6. Officer reports and legislative oversight. 7. Adjourn meeting until Thursday, June 19, 2007. This agenda is tentative. Items can and will change.