MARRIOTT-SLATERVILLE CITY HISTORY May 2003 It was moving day! There's excitement, some sober thoughts at leaving, and a tremendous amount of work, frustration and worry as the huge task of moving arrives. There are important files, furniture, mundane items, and nearly four years of accumulated papers, governmental necessities, and junk, to make the journey to the new site, about a block away. Then there is the moving in--no small task either! Over the two day period, May 1 and 2, 2003, much of the muscles required for the move came from the Weber County Sheriff's Corrections Department community service inmates. Special thanks also go to John Burt, Ron Kendell, Rich Adam, Grant Butler and Rob Smout who volunteered their help during the move. To those of us who merely saw the completed project, the offices look great-organized and efficiently laid out, with lots more room (to accumulate more of the above items?). Now, if only the Mayor, staff, and council members can find all the items they need. Congratulations to all those who worked hard at the successful move. The first item of business at the City Council Meeting held on May 15, 2003, was a special honor. Our city was honored as a Tree City USA, by the National Arbor Day Foundation for the year 2002. This program recognizes communities that have proven their commitment to an effective, ongoing community forestry program. Our city is one of only 35 communities in the state that have received this award. Mr. Brook Lee congratulated the city and presented Mayor Keith Butler with a plaque from The National Arbor Day Foundation. The plaque now hangs in the Council Room at the new offices. Brent D. Young and H. G. Kunzier, representing UDOT, reported the status of the I-15 reconstruction scheduled for about 2005. The proposed budget is approximately $180,000,000.00. UDOT has received letters from our city concerning the I-15 corridor, and attended the meeting to answer questions. UDOT is trying to alleviate congestion, and address important issues such as the capacity, load and safety impacts on the outdated bridges along the corridor. Councilman Kim Slater asked about intersections, and was told that all of the intersections would be studied and updated as needed. Mr. Young explained that in expansion they are looking at widening the road on the outside lanes on the freeway, or possibly expanding into the median, but no final decision has been reached. In answer to the question of proximity to existing state roads, UDOT said it would be less costly to move State Route 126 than I-15. Councilman Rob Smout asked about the traffic flow during the construction (and we all remember last year's debacle during reconstruction!). The plan is that two lanes on both sides of the freeway will be maintained during the construction. The proposed beginning date is the spring of 2005. The city will be kept informed concerning the progress of the project. The amended budget for FY 2002-03 was discussed and approved, with a public hearing set for June 19, 2003. The tentative FY 2003-04 budget was then discussed. Items which show an increase Include the sheriff's contract, which has gone up because our grant is running out. Public Safety insurance has also increased, as has the cost of animal services due to the expansion of the facility. A 2% increase for the recorder was requested, in addition to an increase in the payroll expenses. The tentative FY 2003-04 budget was adopted, and a public hearing on the final budget was set for June 19, 2003. State Road 126 (1900 West) was closed for four days, May 29 through June 1, from 12th Street to 1350 South. This is to allow concrete work on the new railroad bridge deck. Biosolids, mixed with green waste, are available at the Weber County Compost Facility at 2618 W. Pioneer Road, Marriott-Slaterville City. Among the available products are screened fine soil conditioner that sells for $15