election and began the process of organizing the new city government. Jayna Smout volunteered as the interim clerk during these meetings. In March 1999, Bill Morris and Duncan Murray were appointed as the interim Recorder and Administrator/Attorney respectively, having already acted in that capacity on a voluntary basis for some time (during the incorporation and elections, etc.). Mayor Butler decided that the city should file the Articles of Incorporation on July 1, 1999, which would allow time for the city officials-elect to structure the municipal government. During these public meetings prior to official incorporation, preliminary appointments were made to various offices, boards, and commissions. Interim ordinances were adopted on taxation, and the budget. Interlocal Agreements were entered into between the city and Weber County for sheriff protection and road maintenance. Mayor-Elect Keith H. Butler was instrumental in finding the location for our first city office. By way of his connections with Ogden City, he worked to secure a no-cost lease for a small building just inside the D.D.O. West Gate. Steven Mecham, the interim Public Works Director, aided by following through with Ogden City to obtain the location in Building 390 on former D.D.O. property for temporary city offices, and negotiated for free furnishings for the office. The interim city government therefore moved in and began operations in April, 1999. Duncan Torr Murray and I, as well as others, also found surplus and inexpensive furniture and other supplies for the office to keep costs at a minimum. Finally, Keith H. Butler, H. Orvil Holley, and I negotiated a $25,000.00 loan from Weber County for start-up and initial expenses. On June 17, 1999, an open house was held at the new city office. Shauna Meyerhoffer aided greatly in the success of this event and provided refreshments. This occasion was marked by the Interim City Council President, H. Orvil Holley, as our "independence celebration" since 6 324