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Show The Ogden Valley news Your Community Newspaper July 15, 2016 PRSRT STD POSTAGE PAID PERMIT NO. 11 EDEN UT POSTAL PATRON EDEN-LIBERTY-84310 HUNTSVILLE-84317 OGDEN CANYON- 84401 HCR 843AO Photos by Anita Terry. Newly Proposed Ogden Valley General Plan Moves Forward to Weber County Commissioners Compiled by Shanna Francis On June 30, members of the Ogden Valley Township Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval of a newly-drafted 52-page Ogden Valley General Plan, recommending that the document move forward to Weber County’s three-member decisionmaking Commission for final approval. The Commissioners will hold a public work meeting on the newly proposed general plan Wednesday, July 13 at 1:30 p.m. in the Weber County Commission Chambers at the Weber Center, 2380 Washington Blvd., Ogden. The proposed general plan, which will now be brought before the county commissioners for approval, or modification, has been a rigorous work in progress, with hundreds of individuals participating in its development, and contributing just as many comments and modifications since the Valley-wide project was initially undertaken in 2014 after the county contracted with Logan Simpson Design to develop a new plan. If approved by the Weber County Commissioners, it will replace the current general plan, which has been in use since 1998; the Recreation Element of the current plan was unanimously approved by Weber County Commissioners and adopted December 27, 2005. A general plan, also sometimes called a American spirit displayed at the Huntsville 4th of July Parade. Left to right: Matt Cardon, Spencer Bautista, and Matt Fisher. See more phoitos on page 10. Source of Powder Mountain Drinking Water Compromised: Water district discontinues use of Pizzel Spring By Shanna Francis The Utah Division of Drinking Water gave notice to the Powder Mountain Water & Sewer Improvement District (PMWSID) that one of their potable water sources was at moderate risk of being contaminated through the infiltration of surface water into one of their supply springs— Pizzel Spring #1. Tests conducted on samples collected as early as May 12, 2015, and again on May 24, 2016, indicated that surface water had contaminated the spring. Under state law, all surface water must be treated. With surface water contamination of the pristine spring, the PMWSID was notified that it had three options: implement a boiling order for all district water users, immediately treat the spring water, or turn the source off (discontinue use of Pizzel Spring #1). According to Utah Division of Drinking Water environmental scientist Rachael Cassady, the state received notice June 30, 2016 from PMWSID that use of Pizzel Spring #1 for potable water was “inactivated.” The Utah Department of Environmental Quality’s Water System’s website notes that the spring was providing water to 130 residential connections and 12 commercial. Members of the PMWSID Board are Weber County’s three commissioners—Matthew Bell, James Ebert, and Kerry Gibson—and two residents from the Powder Mountain area that the district serves— Bob Behrendt and Jennifer Reynolds. Barnett Intermountain Water Consulting president Don Barnett stated, in a June 21 article Perhaps you were thorough- than $500! That raffle number is then assigned ly confused when someone tried to a real golf ball for the chopper drop. to sell you golf balls recently On the day of the CFOV Summer Scramble, for a mysterious event called a shortly before 5:00 p.m., all the numbered golf Chopper Drop. If so, you weren’t balls will be placed in a container and loaded alone. It’s part of the fundraising onto a helicopter that will roar in over Wolf efforts of the CFOV’s Second Creek Resort’s golf course and dump the balls Annual Summer Scramble Golf onto the designated green from only a few Tournament held at feet above the ground. Wolf Creek on August The lucky people who 6 at 5:00 p.m., and this hold the raffle numis how it works. bers that correspond to A Chopper Drop golf balls that land in is a raffle event using the bottom of the holes golf balls dropped on the green will win from a helicopter. some fantastic prizes. When you buy a golf The purchase pricball for the Chopper es for these golf balls Drop, you will not (raffle entries) are one receive an actual, physball for $20, 3 for $50, ical golf ball; instead, or 7 for $100, giving you will get a receipt you chances to win with a raffle number The CFOV Chopper Drop at the Wolf Creek Snowbasin Resort seaand a chance to win son passes, bicycles, some amazing prizes, Resort Golf Course in 2015. a paddleboard, a twoeach valued at more CHOPPER DROP cont. on page 13 Weber County Announces Openings on RAMP Board Weber County is now accepting applications from community members who would be interested in serving on the RAMP (Recreation, Arts, Museums, and Park facilities) Tax Advisory Board. Board members meet periodically to review annual grant applications, recommending to county leaders those which should receive RAMP funding. According to Holin Wilbanks, Weber County’s Public Affairs Director, eight board positions are now open. If interested, applications may be acquired from the Weber County Commission office, which is located in the Weber Center at 2380 Washington Blvd., Suite 360, in Ogden; or by emailing Wilbanks at <hwilbanks@co.weber. ut.us> Completed applications are due July 29, 2016, and should be returned to Administrative Coordinator Shelly Halacy in the Weber County Commission office. Interviews may be requested prior to board member appointments on Plans for Wolf Creek to Eden Pathway Take Shape 4-way stop, and extend north about 2 miles Miranda Menzies, Weber Pathways Board Member For years there has been community discussion about building a multi-use pathway from Eden to Wolf Creek, providing a safer route for pedestrians, cyclists, and equestrians. Weber Pathways is now working in a publicprivate partnership with Weber County, the Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT), and Wolf Creek Resort developer John Lewis to make this path a reality, with construction due to begin in a few months. The pathway will be aligned parallel to Wolf Creek Drive (SR-158) in the right-of-way WATER cont. on page 12 on the east side of the road. The proposed path will join the existing pathway leading in Eden that leads to Huntsville near the Valley Market It’s a Bird. It’s a Plane. No, It’s a Chopper Drop! Don’t miss this year’s big event August 6 August 31, 2016. Board members are asked to serve a three-year term. About RAMP • Receives one penny for every non-grocery $10 purchase in Weber County. • Funds new and existing facilities for recreation, arts, museums and parks. • Funds qualified cultural organizations and events. • Benefits all Weber County residents. • Enhances quality of life in Weber County and promotes economic vitality. RAMP funds have been used to fund such projects as: • Playing fields • Walking, biking, equestrian and cross-country trails • Neighborhood parks and pathways • Swimming pools and aquatic centers • Community recreation centers • Multi-cultural and art festivals • Dance, theatre and music activities and performances • Literary outreach programs • Publicly owned tennis, basketball, and skating facilities GENERAL PLAN cont. on page 12 where it will tie into Wolf Creek Resort. The completion of this pathway will join together two key commercial areas of the valley, and allow families, both visitors and residents, to have a safer route to the store when biking, jogging, or walking. Weber Pathways also plans to complete the Eden-Huntsville path at the Spring Creek corner this fall, depending on Pineview Reservoir water levels—this, after receiving a generous grant from RAMP. The adjoining Eden landowners along SR-158 have all been great to work with, and we thank them so much for their cooperation. We now have outline agreements that will provide sufficient space at some tight spots along this historic road, which started out as a gravel road for the pioneers in the valley. Please take a moment to thank your neighbors for supporting the community and making this path possible. EDEN PATHWAY cont. on page 13 Dry Conditions Raise Fire Risks As we move into the month of July, fire managers are anticipating a shift in weather patterns that may influence fire potential in the state. Based on the current fire weather outlook, fire officials have classified the state at “high risk” for increased wildfire activity. Dry thunderstorms increase the potential for lightning-ignited wildfires, and abundant dry vegetation may promote rapid fire growth. Officials emphasize that anticipated rainfall amounts will not reduce the risk for wildfire in the state. The public should remain highly vigilant to prevent humancaused wildfires and celebrate the Fourth of July and Pioneer Day weekend responsibly. Fire restrictions are currently in effect for certain portions of the state. More information can be found by visiting <www. utahfireinfo.gov> Summit Finalizes 2016 Water Payment to Weber Basin Water By Shanna Francis Since 2013, Summit Mountain Holding Group, LLC (Summit) has been paying Weber Basin Water Conservancy District (Weber Basin) approximately $277,000 annually for the right to use about 1,400 acre feet of water per a contract agreement initially entered into between Western American Holdings (former Powder Mountain owners) and Weber Basin. Under Utah Code (73-26-202), Weber Basin has the right to purchase or lease no more than 50,000 acre-feet of water a year; most of which has now been allocated. The price per acre foot Western American Holdings contracted for the water in 2005 was about $200 an acre foot. When Summit purchased the resort from Western American, the water contract carried over, too—including the now prime $200 per acre foot contract rate; WATER PAYMENT cont. on page 2 Liberty fireworks on the Fourth of July at Liberty Park. Photo by Anita Terry. |
