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Show Volume VI, Issue III THE OGDEN VALLEY NEWS Page 5 May 15, 2002 DEVELOPMENT cont. from page 1 Ogden Valley care about development in the Valley?” At the last Commission meeting held April 30, those who did take the time to attend the public meeting, had to wait almost five hours—from 5:00 to 9:45 p.m.—before the Powder Mountain issue was addressed as an agenda item. Because the building was scheduled to close at 10:00 p.m., only a limited number of individuals were allowed to speak, and comments were limited to about one minute. Members of the audience asked if a number of public meetings could be held in Ogden Valley to generate public dialogue on the proposal, with a variety of partners and specialists invited to attend and give input also. Members in the audience contended that because of the far reaching impact such a development would have on the Valley below, there should be a broader scope of community input. Petitioners of the Powder Mountain proposal met with members of the Ogden Valley Business Association (OVBA) at their last meeting held on May 8, presenting their plans for development on top of the mountain, trying to generate support from the Valley business community. After a member of the OVBA voiced concerns about the likelihood of being forced out of the Valley, due to rising property taxes generated by such a development, Petitioner replied that he hoped the residents of the Valley, who could no longer afford to stay here, would be able to find another place to live that would be almost as nice. Revisiting the proposal again May 21, the Powder Mountain issue will be placed at the top of the Planning Commissioner’s agenda this time. Residents are urged to attend the meeting to show and/or voice their support or opposition to the proposed Powder Mountain rezone. Ogden Marathon in the Ogden Valley Runners in the Ogden Marathon. Weber County Attorney Mark DeCaria takes a break at the Eden station. SOLD ! ! Ken Turner 940-9000 1030 South 6525 East, Huntsville $259,900 3 BR, 2.5 BA Home w/Unfinished Basement! Please visit my website@: www.kenturner.org SUMMER PIANO CAMP Beginner to Late Elementary groups 5 classes 2 hours each Come join us for fun and instruction For registration or more information call before May 20th. Jan Hubbard 745-5687 Classes start in June. Running with 15 additional members from the Casper Windy City Striders, Mark Humphrey and Melissa Henke of Casper, Wyoming pause at the Eden Station during the Ogden Marathon. Humphrey stated, "The course is absolutely gorgeous, and people here have been really nice and friendly." The Eden Station provided volunteers who encouraged runners on, andsupplied participants with Poweraid, Clif Bars, and Clif Shot. Paramedics from the Eden Fire Station, Eric Bauman and James Stoof, were also on hand to deal with any emergencies that might have arisen. First aid services were available, along with restrooms, and drop bags. According to Eden volunteer Kathy Dowell, "Everything went pretty smooth this year." It was Dowell's second year to volunteer at the marathon. |
