Municipal elections are held during odd numbered years. There were three offices open for filing during July and August. Only three residents filed, and all are incumbents; Keith Butler for Mayor, Kim Slater for Council District West, and Delbert Hodson for Council District East. Therefore, no primary election was necessary; the regular election was scheduled for November 6, 2001. During September the Park Committee worked on compiling the results of its recent community survey, which will be carefully considered at their October 29 meeting. They received 24 suggested names for the park, which were thoughtfully assessed. At the end of the discussion they reduced consideration to two names: Riverside Cove and River Cove Park. After the Committee individually voted, the name Riverside Cove was chosen. Residents expected Indian Summer to arrive with October; after all, our calendars told us Autumn commenced on September 22. Summer weather, dry, sunny and warm, continued through the month, keeping gardens growing and lawns green. It was nice to still pick tomatoes and other vegetables, but some residents were getting tired of watering and mowing lawns so late in the year. While we enjoyed the beautiful days, concern mounted as cloudless skies brought no rain to ease the drought. Conservation of water has been urged at all levels of state and local government. Jerry Goodspeed, USU Extension Service Horticulturist for Weber County, published excellent information concerning conservation in the care of our lawns and gardens. This information was sent to all City residents as part of the October issue of The Pioneer Post. The second annual Good Neighbor Awards were given to five members of the community. Vickie Butler, Kenneth Little, Darrell Mecham, Les Syme and Myron Stevenson were the recipients. Thanks from all of us to them for making Marriott-Slaterville a more beautiful community. An Ethics and Leadership Training for all officials was held at the City office on October 24, 2001, at 6:00 p.m. Interested residents were invited to attend. Elna Lucas, City Historian, was presented with the 2001 Utah Humanities Council Mayor's Award in the Humanities, at the Governor's Awards in the Humanities Reception and Ceremony held in Salt Lake City on October 20, 2001. She was selected for the compilation of a two-volume Marriott-Slaterville history. Dr. Neila Seshachari from the English Department at Weber State University and representing the Humanities Council, attended the Marriott-Slaterville City Council Meeting on October 18, 2001, for the award presentation before the Council. Shauna Meyerhoffer received the first Mayor's Volunteer Service Award for October for her excellent service as the Director of Community Events. This new award of appreciation will be given monthly to honor outstanding volunteer work. At the October 29 meeting of the Parks Committee members commented on the great improvement in the park area since the removal of dead trees and garbage. The Committee made several recommendations for the park, considering the survey recently completed in the community and their own studies, walkthroughs, and visits to other community parks and trail systems. A number of items were approved for the proposed park and trail. The proposed area should include a parking area and restrooms (to be locked at night), a picnic area, barbecue, a small, simple amphitheater, a grassy area, a walking trail, a bike trail (with some restrictions), enhancement of the existing river bank, natural substance for pathways, a river bridge, wetlands (enhanced and/or connected), a historical/cultural site (information plaque), bird houses, drinking fountains, bridges over waterways, benches along the trail and wheelchair accessibility. The committee voted to remove from consideration an equestrian area/trail, use of asphalt on pathways, boardwalks unless used on bridges or needed in flood area, and a launch for canoes/kayaks. Some concern was expressed about building a fire-pit. After discussion, a covered fire-pit in the amphitheater, away from the picnic area, was approved by the committee. Use of a road base with a liner on the trail was suggested as it looks natural and is considered ADA accessible. Shrubs could be used as a barrier between houses and the park and to hide existing fences. All flora planted in the park should be those requiring low maintenance and low water use. It was suggested that bird feeders not be used. 65