Marriott-Slaterville - by Joyce VanTassell March City Council report City council approves tentative budget for Pioneer Special District Marriott-Slaterville's city council approved Sleep Inn's (1155 S. 1700 W.) business license and denied the business license for Stone Castle (1259 S. 1775 W.), an electronic recycling business, finding them in violation of subdivision covenants and current zoning. Dave Asay, project manager for Utah Depart of Transportation, presented ideas for possible upgrades for the new I-15 construction area, including streetlights, arches and other improvements. Financing for these upgrades would be the responsibility of the community. The council authorized the mayor to negotiate with UDOT for any improvements. A tentative budget for the Pioneer Special District was discussed and approved for 2005 and 2006, with a public hearing to be held before the final budget is determined. Councilman Scott VanLeuween reported that the Weber Fire District, which serves Marriott-Slaterville, purchased a new fire truck at a significant savings. Planning commission discusses changes to business park A public hearing was held to discuss an application to amend the Marriott-Slaterville's business park subdivision plan. Joe Taylor, who owns the land, spoke in favor of the change, which would add 11 lots to the subdivision. The additional lots would come from the 11-acre lot, which has not been used by a business. The possibility of the city changing its minimum lot size for manufacturing businesses (which is now an acre) to a lower size, as well as the need for a second exit or shorter cul de sac, was discussed. The commission voted to table the application, pending the city's change, as well as giving Taylor time to find a way to provide a second exit for the business park. Ken Martin, city development director, told the commission about a change in the notification law. In the past, changes such as new subdivisions going in, or other changes, required that anyone living within 500 feet would be mailed notices of the proposed change. The new law provides that a large sign posted on the property is now sufficient notification, and the city has purchased four large signs for this purpose. Black gold in Marriott-Slaterville Gardeners are making plans to make this year the best year ever for their gardens and yards. One easy way to accomplish this goal is to visit the Weber County Compost Facility, located at 2618 W. Pioneer Rd., west of I-15, exit 346 in Marriott-Slaterville, and pick up a load of compost or mulch. Call ahead to check on costs, because only exact cash or checks are accepted. The compost facility offers different colored mulches, wood chips, firewood, as well as 'black gold," or compost. They use the raw materials of small branches, grass clippings, leaves and wood chips to make compost. Early spring is the best time to get compost because it has had time over the winter to "cook." Jim Chivers, site supervisor, said they receive much of their raw material in the spring as people trim orchards and clean yards out. Covering a load of green waste is also important to avoid a $10 surcharge. The facility does not accept household trash, dirt, rocks, sod, tree trunks, cardboard or railroad ties, among other things. The Compost Facility is open Tuesday through Saturday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. and can be reached at 726-8212 with any questions about bringing waste in or picking up compost. News of the City 31