Marriott-Slaterville History July 2007 low density residential, and repealing prior land use enactments relating to Frank Blair and his successors, for parcels along or in the vicinity of the 400 North corridor as authorized. At the request of City Administrator Bill Morris, the council tabled this matter until next month as there are still some negotiations to be made. 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 has been organized to assist with this transition, consisting of Danny Brown, Joe Deru, Ron Holmes, Orvil Holley and Delbert Hodson. The committee held a public hearing 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 park public hearing and many helpful comments were received. The Park Committee will now formulate a proposed park plan for the former church parks. The committee is generally focusing on several areas: park safety improvements, park upgrades, rules, and preservation. 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. At the City Council meeting Mr. Morris and Delbert Hodson reported that the meeting was very positive. 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 is handling the irrigation and cleaning for the Slaterville Park, and Greg Lewis may be getting someone from the Marriott Park area to volunteer to clean at that park. Dale Thompsen volunteered to irrigate the Marriott Park. Kim Slater has a person who is willing to donate trees for the new park behind the city office. Mayor Butler also has some city money for trees. Mayor Keith Butler and President Dennis Ilium recently met with UDOT to discuss road projects. The legislature rejected the transfer of 400 North to UDOT, but the city continues to work on this matter. Councilman Scott Van Leeuwen reported that the Weber Fire District will be having a ribbon cutting ceremony for the new fire stations and all council members are invited to attend. The city will receive an invitation giving the time and place. A Legacy Highway Steering Committee meeting was held recently at our city office which went well. Everyone in attendance was impressed with our building. Mr. Slater reported that West Nile Virus has been detected in Davis and Box Elder County but not yet in Weber County. The paving on 1200 West at Quail Meadows should be complete by August 1, 2007. The Senior Library has been collecting donated books and other media and is developing a coordinated area and system so items may be borrowed and returned. At this time, the available space is full, so no more donations are currently being solicited. 113