Marriott-Slaterville History August 2008 Ordinance 2008-08 was discussed at the same council meeting. This ordinance, recommended by the park committee, authorizes the city to regulate the use of parks and public grounds. It also prohibits smoking at the parks and certain public places. The ordinance was passed unanimously, although Councilman Kim Slater noted he does not share the concern over second-band smoke, and takes exception to the smoking ban. The council also discussed Resolution 2008-1, which approves the Betterment and Cost Share Agreement with UDOT for the 12th Street reconstruction. The agreement involves costs sharing, providing that UDOT will contribute about $93,000 for the new storm water line, and the city contributing $8,000 for sewer infrastructure improvements. The Resolution was passed unanimously. Mayor Butler thanked Councilman Scott VanLeeuwen for his great efforts in helping with this project. The Mayor also thanked Mr. VanLeeuwen for all the work he and Trent Meyerhoffer have done in cleaning up the parks. Mr. VanLeeuwen reported that something will have to be done with the trees near the Slaterville Park Bowery before the new bowery is built. The ribbon cutting ceremony was held Friday, August 15, 2008, for the new reconstructed I-15, now completed. UDOT has corrected some of the erroneous signage, with some still to be changed. Cement trucks have been using 400 North to the new Hershey plant on BDO, beginning at 3:00 a.m. each morning. Mayor Butler contacted Blake Wahlen of BDO about it, and he, in turn, called Parsons, who agreed not to run cement/asphalt trucks run on 400 North for the present. Gravel trucks will continue on that street. Councilman Slater suggested placing a restriction on the road. Traffic surveys are being completed and the city will talk to BDO and Ogden City about this matter. President Dennis Ilium suggested posting the truck route in accordance with our existing ordinance. If 400 North ever becomes a state road, repairs/maintenance still needs to be addressed. Mayor Butler has reservations about a lack of maintenance if it becomes a state road. Mosquito abatement was also discussed. Mr. Slater said that the Mosquito Abatement Office should be called to report a problem. Because of the number of mosquitoes in our city each year, the abatement program is very valuable. The Senior Health Connection Newsletter distributed on August 26, 2008, at the Senior Center, by Jennifer Keyes, McKay-Dee Senior Health Connection, encouraged us to be sure we get 30 minutes of physical activity a day. This means movement of the body that uses energy, increasing your heart rate. Examples given included walking briskly, hiking, yard work, dancing, bicycling and weight training. Golf can be counted if you walk and carry your clubs. Bits and Pieces Diane Farr Higley, died August 6, 2008, at the age of 53. Avery Shupe, daughter of Tyler and Elizabeth Shupe, was born August 8, 2008. Makena Warburton, daughter of Shane and Malia Warburton, was born August 19, 2008. Governor Jon Huntsman announced on August 25, 2008, the formation of the Great Salt Lake Advisory Council. It was created to maintain and improve the Great Salt Lake. They will conduct a study of the ecosystem and create a long-term master plan for the lake by the end of the year. The executive order was signed by Governor Huntsman at Antelope Island State Park. Corey Milne, Site Manager for Great Salt Lake Minerals, was appointed as a member of the advisory committee. Debbie Draper, Mark Hodson, and Brad Slater, of our city, are members of the Weber County Advisory Board for the Weber County Fair, held August 6-9, 2008. 135