After discussion the council voted to amend Section 3 designating the area between the golf course and I-15 as commercial in the general plan, rather than residential, and then unanimously passed Ordinance 2007-2, as amended. At the January 2007 meeting of the Planning Commission, Artie Pearce, representing Plain City, addressed the commission about land owned by Glenn Taylor that lies in both cities. He recommended that Marriott-Slaterville allow the owner to annex into Plain City so it would be easier to provide services to residents of the development. There would be no way to enter the development from the Marriott-Slaterville side. City Administrator Bill Morris said the state does not provide for annexation under these circumstances, and suggested representatives from both cities could discuss a boundary adjustment as an alternative. PARKS The council approved a $50,000 expenditure for initial improvements for the park to be established north of the city offices. The first phase includes initial park area grading and site work, construction of the outdoor amphitheater mound, excavation of the detention basin, and excavation of the expanded parking lot. By the end of the year, the parking lot in the back of the city office was ready to be paved. There is some money in the city budget for trees, with offers of donations of trees by some citizens. At the December 20, 2007, meeting, the council authorized releasing $20,000 in funds to purchase landscaping and irrigation material for the park behind the office. The transfer of the Marriott and Slaterville parks from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to the city took place on July 1, 2007. As the Marriott Park and Slaterville Park are now owned and operated by the city, Becky Burt, at 627-1919, ext. 202, should be contacted for reservations at either park. A committee, consisting of Danny Brown, Joe Deru, Ron Holmes, Orvil Holley and Delbert Hodson, was organized to assist with the transition. A public hearing was held on July 18, 2007, at 7:00 p.m. at the municipal building. Citizens were invited to attend and give input on park improvements, rules, upgrades, or other pertinent matters. Twenty to thirty people came to the hearing and many helpful comments were received. A form for citizens comment was printed on the bottom of the July issue of The Pioneer Post, which could be returned to the city office. Residents were concerned with the scheduling program. They are very interested in upgraded baseball diamonds, soccer fields, and the commencement of youth programs. Other comments involved improved lighting and installation of a sprinkler system. No negative comments about the city owning the parks were made. Mr. Morris said that the city could possibly get RAMP funds to help with improvements. The ULGT recommends disability access, playground equipment and bowery safety measures in their packet which the council reviewed. Mr. Morris noted that the city will need to take measures to insure that the parks remain parks, as was agreed with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints when they turned the parks over to the city. Joe Deru took care of the irrigation and cleaning for the Slaterville Park during the summer. Dale Thompsen volunteered to irrigate the Marriott Park. The city has paid for the Central Weber sewer impact fees for the parks. Steve Mecham will put in sewer lines for the parks when it is necessary. The City Council held a public hearing on November 15, 2007, in the Legislative Chambers to take public comment on the report of the park committee concerning Marriott Park and Slaterville Park. 6