Marriott-Slaterville City History March 2010 We always look forward to spring and the changing of the seasons. Snow-covered yards lingered this winter. However, state hydrologists have been very concerned that the snow pack in the mountains does not contain enough water to fill our reservoirs, except in the southern part of the state. March, unfortunately, did not improve the outlook, as it was unusually dry. Concerned citizens as well as those who watch our water, hope that April will live up to its title of a "Rainy Month." Governing our city continues to require much thought, planning, and lots of hard work. At the March 18, 2010, City council Meeting, business licenses were issued to: Millcreek Animal Hospital 1920 West 250 North, #19 and 20, Mill Creek Complex Veterinary hospital Rich Combe Landscape 920 West 1700 South Nursery landscape Lance Powell Painting 1690 West 400 North Paint contractor Nu's Barber and Salon 1167 West 12*> Street Barber/Salon Shop DNA Properties 1285 South 1850 West Automotive repair Custer's Classics, L. L.C. 1181 West 12^ Street Used car sales Building rental policies have not been addressed by the City Council for a year. Resolution 2010-B for the 2010 Public Facility Fees and Policy Amendments was discussed. City Administrator Bill Morris explained the changes under this resolution. Activity at the building is limited to one private activity rental per day. Some people have rented the building on a weekly basis for meetings. The Resolution would limit a person to one activity per quarter in a calendar year, which would prevent the building being tied up by the same people, and would allow it to be open for more residents to rent. This limit does not apply to classes or activities sponsored by the city or where it is deemed a public service by the city administrator. He proposed that the fees be raised from $50.00 to $75.00 for the main rental category for the building and eliminate the need for a deposit. This would generate an additional $25.00 per reservation to set aside for cleaning. Keeping the building clean has been an ongoing problem. Councilman Kim Slater was concerned over having a person limited to one reservation per quarter. After discussion, it was agreed that this provision can remain based upon the problems experienced with building over-rental. The Resolution was then adopted unanimously. At the last City Council Meeting, it was planned that the city court would combine with the Farr West Court. Mr. Morris, after contacting the Administrative Office of the Courts, (AOC) was advised that they would likely require costly court upgrades for a merger with Farr West, so that course was abandoned. Mr. Morris proposed that the upgrades to a new court class would be avoided by merging with Washington Terrace, where we would still have the same Judge as in Farr West. Washington Terrace uses the Weber County Sheriff for law enforcement. The AOC has approved Marriott-Slaterville City merging with Washington Terrace on April 1,2010. It will be called the Washington Terrace/Marriott-Slaterville Justice Court. It is anticipated that the caseload for the Terrace Justice Court will increase by an additional 1,000 cases per year. Lt. Bell, WCSO, indicated that the paper work and the bailiffs are already in place for this change. He supports the move. WCSO will also serve warrants. The Justice Court shall retain 50% of the fines remitted before the last day of each month for the prior month. Washington Terrace will handle all clerical work and the prosecution for Marriott-Slaterville cases. 131