The Pioneer Post Voliime XIX Issue 5 Marriott-Slaterville City Newsletter May 2017 1570 West 400 North - Phone 801-627-1919 - www.marriott-siaterville.ore mi Municipal Election 2017 is a municipal election year. Two Council seats and the Mayor's seat are open. Those interested in running must file a Declaration of Candidacy before the City Recorder at the Municipal Building, 1570 West 400 North, during office hours between June 1 and June 7. A Nomination Petition may also be filed during the same time period. The filing fee is $50.00. All candidates must meet the requirements of Utah Code 20A-9-203. Candidates must file Campaign Financial Statement under state law. Contact Becky Kendell, City Recorder, at 801-627-1919, ext. 202, for more information. Art in April Show Thanks to all of the participants and attendees: Award Category Breelynn Nowell Cayson Nowell ( Tytan Nowell Baylor Nowell Asia Morris Jayna Smout Diana Thorsted Diana Thorsted Steve Slater Cecile Morris Oil Pastel Mixed Acrilic 3-dimensional diorama Textile cross-stitch Oil landscape 3-dimensional bowl/plates Peoples Choice Dark Night Sky In 1958, the city of Flagstaff, Arizona, passed the country's first dark-sky ordinance. This was done in an effort to protect the darkness for research at its Lowell Observatory. This ordinance promoted well-considered lighting without excess illumination and included basic measures like dimming lights, eliminating "daylight" bulbs, directing light downward, and only turned on lights when necessary. Our city is contemplating similar measures to maintain the night sky. A lighting ordinance is now being considered in recognition that many residents have been negatively impacted by excessive ■ghting. The sign ordinance has already been amended to help mitigate such light pollution. The city intents to continue this effort with dark sky lighting on homes and businesses. We urge the residents and businesses of this community to take stewardship of our resources and to help protect the ambiance of our city. The commrmity makes efforts to protect our water, landscapes, and amenities. Light pollutants can also be reduced to help preserve our night skies. Unfortunately, many people are not aware that light pollution is a problem and can be harmful. On foggy nights this last winter we experienced excessive light pollution from commercial developments. You noticed the increased urban "sky-glow" that negatively impacts residential areas. Although the use of outdoor lighting is necessary for safety and utility, some practices interfere with others. The creation of night glare and degraded night-time visuals may ' damage the health and safety of citizens and waste energy. As we see more growth and development in otu city it is important to address the issue of light pollution. There are examples from cities and towns around the United States who have adopted lighting practices to benefit the residents. For more information and featured news visit: •httD://darks ♦http://www.msn.com/en-us/news/crime/the-towns-that-emhrac ed-darkness-to-see-starlisht/vp-BBwbNwd PLANNING COMMISSION TUESDAY, MAY 16,2017 - 7:00 P.M. 1. Call to Order/Minutes. 2. New business, if any. 3. Adjotim. This agenda is tentative. Items can and will change. CITY COUNCIL MEETING THURSDAY, MAY 18,2017 - 6:30 P.M. 1. Call to Order/Minutes. 2. Review of Business Licenses. 3. Monthly financial report. 4. Annual Sanitary Sewer Management Report. 5. Interlocal agreement with Weber County for RAMP grant for the Slaterville Park Playground. 6. Interlocal agreement with Weber County for law enforcement. 7. Tentative 2017-18 budget for Pioneer Special District and set public hearing for June 15, 2017. 8. Amended 2016-17 budget and set public hearing on proposed amendment for June 15,2017. 9. Tentative 2017-18 budget and set public hearing on proposed final budget for June 15, 2017. 10. Event planning: Fourth of July. 11. Officer reports and legislative oversight. 12. Adjoum until June 15, 2017. This agenda is tentative. Items can and will change.