The North Ogden City Council took the following action during their February 25, 2014 meeting.

1.  Approved an interlocal agreement with the Weber County Board of Commissioners for the operation of the Ogden Metro SWAT Team.

The Ogden Metro SWAT Team is comprised of law enforcement officers representing jurisdictions throughout Weber and Morgan Counties and is managed by the Weber County Sheriff's office.  The purpose of the SWAT Team is to support the participating police departments, sheriff's office and any other requesting law enforcement agencies with a tactical response to critical incidents. The SWAT Team will assist North Ogden in hostage and sniper situations, high risk apprehension, bomb threats, high risk warrant service, personal protection and special assignments.

North Ogden has used the SWAT Team four times in the past five years.  North Ogden's budget share is $3,709.00 per year.

2.  Tabled a request to amend the City's zoning ordinance and allow accessory dwelling units in an RE-20 Zone.  The areas in blue on the following map will be affected by this request.

Under this proposed ordinances, an accessory dwelling unit is defined as: a second dwelling unit which is a self-contained dwelling located on an owner occupied lot or parcel that is in a detached building which maintains complete independent living facilities for one or more persons.  

Accessory Dwelling Units will be permitted under the following standards.

a.  An accessory dwelling unit shall only be permitted when the property owner lives on the property within either the principal dwelling or accessory dwelling unit.
b.  Only one accessory dwelling unit is allowed per lot.
c.  the minimum lot or parcel area shall be one acre.
d.  The maximum floor area of the accessory dwelling unit shall not exceed the above ground living space of the primary dwelling unit.
e.  The maximum height shall be no taller than the principal dwelling on the lot or parcel.
f.  The standards for access to the Accessory Dwelling Unit shall meet those of the North View Fire Department and North Ogden City driveway standard for hard surfacing.
g.  The parking standards of North Ogden City for a single family home will apply.
h.  the Accessory Dwelling Unit shall be located in the rear yard of the principal dwelling but shall not be located within the 20,000 square feet required by the RE-20 zone for the principal dwelling.
i.  The Accessory Dwelling Unit shall have a thirty (30) foot rear yard and also meet the side yard requirements of the RE-20 Zone.
j.  City provide utilities (culinary water and sanitary sewer) may utilize the existing utilities of the principal dwelling on the property as long as the accessory dwelling is not separated by subdivision of the property or ownership of the dwellings.  If the accessory dwelling is to be subdivided from the principal dwelling, the City utilities (culinary water and sanitary sewer) shall directly connect to the City mains for each service.  Utility connections and requirements of other utility providers shall be determined by consultation of the lot owner and each utility company.
k.  All North Ogden City impact fees shall apply which are assessed to new dwellings in the City.
l.  Lots with accessory dwelling units will be allowed animals as listed in section 11-7A-2 if they have twice the acreage as required in 11-7A-2.

3.  Approved the Municipal Wastewater Planning Program Resolution.  Each year the City is required to conduct a self-assessment report by the State of Utah.  The priority list is used to allocate funds under the waste water grant and loan programs.

4.  Approved a Resolution amending the City Council's Rules and Procedures for meetings.  The following were added to their rules and procedures.  (Deletions are struck out and additions are underlined)

a.  Rule 1(2)(c) added - "A Council member acting as the mayor pro tempore may still vote as a Council Member even though he or she is presiding at the meeting."
b.  Rule V(4)(b) amended - "Written minutes shall be available to the public within a reasonable time after the end of the meeting in accordance with Utah Code Ann. 52-4-203(4)."
c.  Rule V(4)(c) amended - "Written minutes that are made available to the public before approval by the City Council under Subsection (4)(d) shall be clearly identified as "awaiting formal approval" or "unapproved" or with some other appropriate notice that the written minutes are subject to change until formally approved in accordance with Utah Code Ann. 52-4-203(4)."
d.  Rule XVII amended - "For each Regular Council Meeting, Work Meeting, Public Hearing or other meeting of the Council, Council Members will receive a packet containing the agenda of the meeting and complete information pertaining to items on the agenda should be delivered by Thursday preceding the meeting.  To allow Council Members adequate time to study the items for consideration at the upcoming meeting, all information for agendas and packets will be delivered to the City Recorder by Monday Tuesday preceding the meeting or such matters will not be included on the agenda.  An agenda may be amended by the Mayor but no later than 24 hours prior to the meeting.  Council Members may request items to be put on the agenda by contacting the Mayor.
        

 The North Ogden City Council saves $284,356 by Refinancing the Aquatic Center Bonds

On Tuesday, February 11, 2014 the North Ogden City Council refinancing the Aquatic Center Pool bonds thereby saving the City $284,356 over 10 years.  The refinancing dropped the interest rate from 4.7% to 2.32%.  The payoff date for the Aquatic Center bonds remains the same - November 2024.

In other business, the City Council approved amendments to the budget for donations and grants.  The North Ogden Civic League donated $4,905 to the City to be used on Christmas decorations, lounge chairs for the Aquatic Center and planting trees.  The North Ogden Police Department received a $7,500 State grant for new police vehicle cameras.

Do you like to swim, splash, dive and ride water slides?  
Do you know North Ogden's Aquatic Center Manager?

Jeff Diamond is our Aquatic Center Manager and has held that position since May 2013.  He began working with us as a lifeguard at North Shore in 2008.  Here are some interesting things you may not know about Jeff:

• He served an LDS mission in Curtiba, Brazil and can speak fluent Portuguese.
• Jeff is a twin.
• Jeff was on the Track and Field team in High School and went to State competitions 3 years in a row for pole vaulting.
• Jeff is a world tumbler.  He's competed all over the United States including Chicago, Alabama, Tennessee and Mississippi.  In 2007 he was invited to join Team USA in Quebec, Canada to compete for the world cup. Watch his standing backflip:

North Ogden Business of the Month

427 East 1908 North

801-782-9128

Jensen Floral has proudly served the Ogden area for over 90 years!  Jensen Floral was established in 1923, at 1901 Washington Blvd, under the ownership of Pete and Mary Jensen.  In the mid 70’s it was bought by Dick and Chris Montgomery, then later on bought by Bryon and Catherine Montgomery.  The shop was then relocated to the Newgate Mall in 1983.  In 1984, the shop was sold again to Marilyn and Dale Nye.  After buying their home in Ogden in 1978, Marilyn went to work part time at Jensen Floral.  She loved the flowers and enjoyed the work.  She thought it would be fun to one day own a flower shop.  One day in September, while working at the mall, the boss walked in and said, “Do you want to buy this place?”  She said, “Sure, I’ll buy this place!”  She was so excited!  It was a dream come true.  Jensen Floral remained in the mall until 1994 when part of the shop was needed to make room for Dillards.  

After buying the shop and becoming established at the mall, Marilyn, having grown up in North Ogden wanted to open a second shop and serve the people where she had been raised.  She has always loved North Ogden – the quiet beauty, majestic Ben Lomond, and the people she knew as a child.  In 1992, she found a small spot in the North Ogden Plaza and they opened in April.  They had two shops for two years and moved to the larger location (current location).  They have been in North Ogden for 22 years and celebrating their 30^th anniversary in business.  

Marilyn is grateful for the friendship and support from the residents of North Ogden.  Thank you!  

Jensen Floral offers many different services: Great customer service, wide variety of fresh flowers and plants, fresh arrangements designed to your specifications, flowers to go, silk arrangements ready to go or custom made, balloons, plush animals, and candy, daily deliveries to Weber, North Davis, Morgan, and Box Elder Counties, Wedding, celebrations, dance flowers, and many more!