MARRIOTT-SLATERVILLE CITY HISTORY May 2008 The Pioneer Post for May 2008, advised us about the unwelcome visitors who invade our community each year--the increasing number of noxious weeds. No matter what the weather, we can always count on the presence of numerous species in copious amounts. Noxious weeds are defined by the Utah Commissioner of Agriculture as non-native, invading species that pose a serious threat to native plants, wildlife habitat, agriculture and livestock. They include Dyer's Woad, Bermuda Grass, Johnson Grass, Leafy Spurge, Puncture Weed, Whitetop, Quack Grass, Field Bindweed, and many more. Property owners are asked to control noxious weeds on their land by landscape planning and weed barriers, tilling and cultivating, pulling out weeds by hand or chemical sprays. Grass is needed on the roadside for erosion control so 2-4D is recommended, as it kills only the weeds. It can only be used when the temperatures are consistently below 85 degrees. Pre-emergent products retard weed seed germination. It is important to remember that control is a constant process. Field bindweed seems to be with us forever, as witness of all the little white flowers we see blooming around the city. Keeping noxious weeds out is an individual responsibility, but if determined residents unite in consistent efforts, our city will see the results. On May 17, 2008, a very successful Tennis Block Party was held at DDO Tennis Courts from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., a joint effort with the Marriott-Slaterville Association, our city, Harrisville City and the Utah Chapter of the U. S. Tennis Association. There were prizes, a drawing and refreshments. Participation in the event grows each year. in it's third year, the Utah Renaissance Festival and Fantasy Faire was held this year in Marriott-Slaterville City at Millcreek Hollow on West Pioneer Road. It was held on May 9-11 and 16-18, 2008, and featured family fun as they take a step back in time, seeing knights and strolling actors reminding them of life at an earlier time. At the May 15, 2008 council meeting, business licenses were approved for the following businesses: Painted Pony Home Services, 2960 West Pioneer Road, home staging. Lost Recovery, 1618 South 1100 West, sales and recondition of vehicles. 3 X L, Inc., 312 West 17th Street, excavation. GTI Motorworks, LLC, 1585 West 400 North, research. A public hearing was held on May 15, 2008, concerning the "Safe Route to School Project" extension of curb, gutter, and sidewalk from 400 North to Pioneer Elementary School. The school, sponsored by Marriott-Slaterville City, has been awarded funds from the Utah Department of Transportation to improve walking routes for students as they travel to and from Pioneer Elementary, Final project details are not in place, but the city is examining the extension of roadway, curb, gutter, and sidewalk and landscape improvements on the east side of 1600 West for the above route. It is anticipated that the project schedule will be the Development of Environmental Documents and Design in the spring and summer of 2008; fall 2008 would see the Advertisement for Construction, with Construction in winter 2008. UDOT will handle the project, paying ail costs up to $150,000. The city will pay only the cost for city engineering, advertising, and grant administration. Danny Brown asked how wide the sidewalk will be. City Administrator Bill Morris said it would be the standard size of 4 feet. Mr. Brown supports the project. No further public comment was offered. Public hearings on the adoption of the proposed FY 2008-09 final budget for the Pioneer Special District, the proposed amendment of FY 2007-08 city budget, and the proposed adoption of final FY 2008-09 budget were held on the same night. Mr. Morris presented the final budget for the Pioneer Special District. Fees are collected from residents using the pressurized secondary water system primarily, and for other services. No public comment was offered. 124