Marriott-Slaterville City History January 1 - December 31, 2013 The new year of 2013 began with a iong stretch of bitter cold and lots of snow on the valley surface. An unusual and severe Ice storm blanketed the community with a thick layer of ice. Driving was hazardous. The scheduled City Council Meeting for January 17, 2013, was cancelled due to the weather. An unfortunate accompanying factor was that the mountain elevations, where a good snowpack is essential for the summer water supply, did not receive normal amounts. Another summer with low reservoir water levels and restrictions on usage ensued. From the Mayor The year also began with an encouraging State of the City message from Mayor Keith Butler. He reported that the city remains in good financial condition, still has no debt, and no municipal property tax. How fortunate we are to have a Mayor, Council, and Staff who continue to work hard to keep us free from debt and municipal property tax. The Wheels of Government The City Council is responsible for conducting City business. Because of the cancellation of the January 2013 Meeting, the first order of business at the February 21, 2013, City Council Meeting was the election of the 2013 Council President and Vice-president. On a motion by Councilman Rob Smout, seconded by Councilman Scott VanLeeuwen, to suspend the rules and elect by acclamation Dennis ilium as Council President, and Scott VanLeeuwen as Vice-president for 2013, the two were elected by a unanimous vote. Two major land acquisition proposals involved considerable time by the Planning Commission, the City Council, the Mayor and Staff and concerned business representatives. The first concerned amending the manufacturing zoning to allow for limited auto recycling in the Central Business District, requested by Chris Mantas. This was handled under Ordinance 2013-2. The second matter involved Intermountain Health Care (IHC) who proposed to locate a hospital on 400 North some 8-15 years in the future. It would cover the purchase of Mulligans Golf Course by IHC, future planning and zoning, the use and development of the land, and the continuation of the secondary water system on the golf course for the benefit of the city. Resolution 2013-B and Ordinance 2013-4 were passed in resolution of this proposal. Ordinances Four new ordinances were approved in 2013. Ordinance 2013-01 relating to a zoning map amendment for Parcel 150650046 from A-1 to C-2P requested by Big Bubba's Trailers, at 1701 West 1200 South, was discussed at the April 18, 2013, City Council meeting. The change is consistent with the General Plan. Big Bubba's Trailers purchased the property containing about 2.68 acres, and requested the change. Ordinance 2013-01 was unanimously approved by the Council. Last fall a limited auto recycling business approached the city to develop this business as Tear-A-Part Auto Recycling. The developer submitted a request to the Planning Commission at a work session last year to