MARRIOTT-SLATERVILLE CITY HISTORY JUNE 2001 Plans were announced by Shauna Meyerhoffer for the July Fourth holiday community celebration. The Third Annual Golf Tournament will be held on July 2nd at Mulligan's Golf Course under the direction of Danny Brown. July 3rd will feature a dinner at the Slaterville Park at 7:00 p.m., followed by karaoke at 8:00 p.m., under the direction of Darren DeVries. On July 4th a breakfast will be held at both the Slaterville and Marriott Parks at 8:00 a.m., followed by a parade at 11:00 a.m. from 700 South to the Marriott Park, directed by Pam Slater. Beginning at 12:00 noon activities including lunch and games for young and old will be held at the Marriott Park. A checker/chess tournament directed by Gerald Taylor will begin at the Marriott Park after the parade. Of interest in the recreational area, tennis lessons are available this summer, under the direction of Jim Ito. A softball tournament will also be held later in the season. A new "critter" has been sighted in the southwest part of the community and has generated media coverage across the state. Allegedly a badger, or badgers, have been seen in the area, and have attacked and killed some pets and poultry. The DWR tells us that badgers are a protected species, and can only be taken if imminently harming a domestic animal or person. They are considered aggressive and care should be taken around them--do not taunt or harass. The City Council has changed its regularly scheduled meeting to the 3rd Thursday of each month. Preliminary results of the 2000 U. S. Census show a new population figure of 1,425 in Marriott-Slaterville, which is lower than the current City estimate at 1,524. Barbara Brown and Brenda Holmes, the Youth Council advisors, have requested that interested youth of grades 9-12 apply for membership in the Youth Council. At the June 11 meeting of the Marriott-Slaterville Park Committee, Heidi Currie volunteered to act as secretary for the committee. Randy Phipps, Planning Director, commented on the potential of an extended trail system within the City. Also, several citizens voiced concerns about the development at the new park. Stephen Elmer is concerned about the placement of the parking lot and restrooms, which he would prefer at the western part of the property. Shelley Patterson is worried about possible noise from the park impacting her home. Also, she is concerned about trespassers. Both she and Dan Patterson asked about the use of fences and their effect. Mr. Patterson is worried about liabilities of home owners, including problems between his dog and park users.