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CITY COUNCIL-The Budget Process
BY BRANDON GARSIDE
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At the first council meeting of May each year, the council receives the mayor’s proposed budget for the upcoming fiscal
year. Before the beginning of the fiscal year, on July 1, the council reviews the proposed budget in a series of work sessions, discussing it with administration and department heads. Based on those conversations, adjustments can be made to the final budget when it is adopted. While the review and adoption of the budget are the most public-facing elements of the budget process, there is much more work that goes on throughout the year to make sure the city’s needs are met. Months before the proposed budget is presented to the council, the mayor meets with department directors and city staff to identify financial priorities of the upcoming fiscal year. The result of these in-depth meetings and conversations is the proposed budget. Once adopted by the council, administration can propose adjustments to the council throughout the year, as financial circumstances and events cannot always be predicted when the budget is first developed.
Questions, Comments..
Fiscal Year 2022 Budget
As always, the council welcomes questions on the budget or any topic at any time by email, (citycouncil@ogdencity. com) or calling the council office at 801-629-8153. Correspondence received through these channels are Even as the COVID-19 pandemic loosens its grip on our forwarded directly to council members. community, its effects continue to linger as we forge towards economic recovery. With much more optimism than a year Email list: Throughout the budget process, the council ago, the council expects to better address the four strategic will provide updates on their website at ogdencity.com/ directives established in the Five-Year Strategic Plan. Economic citycouncil, social media, and email distribution list. To development, community safety, recreation, and city image & be added to the list, just send an email to citycouncil@ appearance will continue to be the points of emphasis for the council as they review and adopt the budget. ogdencity.com. Mayor Mike Caldwell is expected to present the budget to the council in the meeting scheduled for May 4. The public hearing regarding the final budget is NOTICE: UTILITY BILLING ORDINANCE CHANGES tentatively scheduled for the council meeting on June 22. A public hearing on the proposed budgets On April 6th, Ogden City Council voted to change the utility billing ordinance. Please be aware of the following changes: for the Redevelopment Agency and Municipal • Utility bills will be due 23 days after the bill date as opposed to the Building Authority are previous period of 17 days tentatively expected to • After 23 days the customers bill will be subject to a late fee of $15 take place on June 8.
Avelo Airlines Now Offering Flight from Ogden to Burbank
Ogden Airport is excited to announce that Avelo Airlines will begin flight service from Ogden, Utah to Burbank, California, beginning May 4th, 2021. Anchored out of Burbank, California, Avelo Airlines offers affordable flights to 11 Western U.S. destinations. Flight service from Ogden to Burbank will initially be offered six times per week and boasts benefits of commercial air travel without the challenges that are typically experienced at larger airports. Patrons travelling out of Ogden will experience convenient parking just steps away from their terminal, no crowds, convenient bag check, and a low-stress check-in experience. Tom Christopulos, Director of Ogden’s Community and Economic Development Department, said, “Ogden City is excited to welcome Avelo Airlines to the Ogden-Hinckley Airport. The Los Angeles area is the top destination for air travelers from the Ogden area. Avelo’s flights from Ogden to Burbank will help serve this market. The new route will also improve visitor access to Ogden’s unparalleled outdoor recreation opportunities and mountain-to-metro lifestyle. We are pleased to expand our commercial air service at the Ogden-Hinckley Airport with Avelo and its new flights to Burbank.” Likewise, business and leisure visitors from the L.A. area will have more cost-effective, convenient access to the greater Ogden area, and all that it has to offer.
“The new flight offered by Avelo Airlines is a great opportunity for our many visitors from the greater LA area to have easy, direct access to our amazing year-round outdoor recreation amenities,” said Sara
Toliver, CEO of Visit Ogden. “The near-daily service may also provide for new business and meeting travel opportunities through the enhanced convenience the flight will provide.” Expanding commercial air service out of the Ogden-Hinckley Airport is a key component of the airport’s long-term plan as well as the city’s economic development strategy. Ogden Airport continues to offer Allegiant Airlines bi-weekly service to Mesa, Arizona. Ogden Airport also continues to grow with general aviation and aerospace development.
Ogden Police Department Annual Awards Banquet
BY LT. BRIAN EYNON - OGDEN POLICE DEPARTMENT
On April 19, 2021, the Ogden Police Department celebrated their employees and four Ogden City citizens during their annual 2020 Awards Banquet. The banquet was held at the Monarch Event Center and was attended by nearly 200 people. Due to COVID-19, the 2019 Awards Banquet was cancelled, causing the department’s employees to receive their awards unceremoniously. During the 2020 Awards Banquet, the 2019 employees were recognized appropriately, along with the 2020 recipients. It was a great time had by all. Dinner was delicious, and the banquet included an emotional tribute to fallen Officer Nathan Lyday and a small slide presentation.
Thank you TO ALL THE POLICE DEPARTMENT’S HARD-WORKING EMPLOYEES AND TO ALL THE OTHER CITY EMPLOYEES THAT SUPPORT THE POLICE DEPARTMENT’S MISSION!
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Swift water is water moving at 1.5 miles/ hour, or the speed of a lazy river.
RIVER SAFETY
Be mindful of swift-moving water
BY SHELBY WILLIS – DEPUTY FIRE CHIEF, OGDEN CITY FIRE DEPARTMENT
Spring is here, and, very quickly, we will see temperatures rise. As the weather improves, we are drawn to the water. Tubing, kayaking, fishing, and swimming are all activities enjoyed on our rivers and waterways. Below are a few tips to keep you safe this spring and summer. As the weather warms and the snow melts, the rivers rise. This happens very quickly, and along with an increase in water depth, the rivers increase in strength and force. Swift water is defined as water moving one and a half miles per hour. This does not seem very problematic. Consider this the speed of a lazy river. More often, however, as the water level rises, the swiftness of the water increases substantially. A typical swift-moving river travels at four to eight miles per hour. Four miles per hour equates to a brisk walk, and eight miles per hour is faster than most of us can sprint. In addition to the speed of the water, the force of the water also increases.
Water has tremendous force and can move objects with ease. The speed at which water is traveling can be very deceiving. A river flowing eight miles/hr. can swiftly move a car or small truck. Imagine how fast a person would move in this situation. During the spring runoff, when the water levels rise, keep yourself, your children, and pets away from the riverbanks. A dog retrieving a toy in water moving four to six miles per hour will be tough to save. Also, consider vegetation, debris, rocks, and trees hidden underwater as the levels rise and increase in speed. Be careful to avoid getting caught up in these impediments. The force and speed of the water can quickly hold a person underwater, trapped against a tree or rock. When kayaking or tubing, always wear a personal flotation device. Ensure small children are wearing approved personal floatation devices as well.
Finally, another inherent danger is the temperature of the rivers during spring and early summer. The typical temperature for the Ogden River in early springtime is between 40-50 degrees. In summer, the river warms to a balmy 68 degrees. These cool temperatures can quickly lead to hypothermia. A person can experience mild hypothermia in six to seven minutes when exposed to 40-degree water. When choosing to swim, limit the time submerged in the cooler water. Children and pets have a delayed reaction to cool water while enjoying the experience and ignoring the cold. Ensure your children and pets are warmed often and not left in cool water over long periods. Ogden is fortunate to have many opportunities to get out and enjoy nature. Be mindful of swift-moving water, be respectful of its power. Stay safe and enjoy the view.
Community Art for Me and You, Snobbery Not Included.
BY LORIE BUCKLEY
II once saw a satire comic depicting an art gallery visitor holding a gallery guide that directed them to nod earnestly at picture number one, then smile in an ironic sort of way at the second picture, then to snort scathingly at the third picture. Art gallery snobbery has been historically something that people assumed one would deal with when venturing into a stark white room with unfriendly gallery assistants, often referred to as “gallerinas,” not to be confused with their male counterparts, “gallerinos.”
Now, this might be the case in New York City, but here in Ogden, we do art differently.
With that thought in mind, and not that I am one to spread gossip, but this is just too good not to share, so…. Pssssst, have you heard? their holidays; in March of 2022, there will be a Youth
There is a rumor spreading through the creative community Artist Show for the young about an exciting new art space! artists of the community.
Community Art Show is a new type of art gallery show that If you are interested in will be hosted quarterly at Ogden’s Historic Union Station, submitting your own creative welcoming artists of all skill levels and people of all backgrounds. works or just want more
This initiative has been designed by Ogden City Arts to build the confidence and resumes of local creatives while offering community members the opportunity to experience art in a safe information about the artist submission call, please visit ogdencity.com/artistcall. and comfortable setting. No snobbery here. Just interested in viewing
Community Art Show focuses will rotate, highlighting a new genre and/or theme with each new show. In fact, there is an open call for submissions of three-dimensional work right now. The call closes on May 17, 2021, at 4 p.m., and the ThreeDimensional Works show will open on June 25, 2021, at 6 p.m. some beautiful artwork created by your friends and neighbors? Plan on visiting the Community Art Show in the Union Station gallery during their regular business
The up-and-coming shows that are in the pipeline are hours, starting June 25th.
Sustainable Planet, a show opening in September, depicting artwork made with recyclable materials or artwork about sustainability. The Holiday Cultures Show, opening in December, You will not even need a gallery guide, and I promise, no pesky gallerinas or gallerinos will be included. will highlight works depicting how different cultures celebrate THE SHOW
Community Art Show is a new type of art gallery show that will be hosted quarterly at Ogden’s Historic Union Station, welcoming artists of all skill levels and people of all backgrounds.
Open call for submissions of three-dimensional work through May 17, 2021! Go to ogdencity.com/artistcall
The first show will be June 25, 2021 at 6 p.m.
Ogden City Recreation BY SABRINA LEE
OGDEN CITY RECREATION SUMMER PROGRAMS
Ogden City Recreation is pleased to announce that we will be providing youth tennis lessons, youth sand volleyball, and adult tennis leagues this summer. Youth tennis lessons will be provided in two-week sessions and begin in June. Cost for a two-week session is $30 for residents and $39 for nonresidents. Adult tennis leagues will begin in June as well; cost is $30. Adult and youth sand volleyball begins on June 14th; cost is $90 per team for youth, and $160 per team for adults.
For more information, please visit
www.ogdencity.com/320/Recreation or call our offices Monday - Friday, 8 p.m. to 5 p.m. at 801-629-8253.
Registration Reminders!
Adult Tennis Leagues
– Registration Ends 5/24/2021
Adult and Youth
Sand Volleyball – Registration Ends 6/07/2021
Youth Tennis –
Registration open for all summer sessions
LORIN FARR SWIMMING POOL OPENING DAY
May 23rd 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. LORIN FARR SWIMMING
LESSONS June – August
Lorin Farr Pool 1691 Gramercy Ave Ogden Ut 84404 Cost: $30 per two-week session Multiple lesson levels and times available. Lessons are provided in two week sessions. Please find more detailed information at https://ut-ogden.civicplus. com/327/Lorin-Farr-Pool
YOUTH AND ADULT TENNIS LESSONS OPEN
REGISTRATION June – August
Mount Ogden Park Tennis Courts 30th St and Taylor Ave 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. Cost: $30 per session Tennis lessons are available throughout the summer for ages 8-17 years in five separate sessions. Please find more detailed information on lesson levels and times at https://www.ogdencity. com/410/Youth-Tennis-Lessons
YOUTH SUMMER PARKS PROGRAM
Monday – Thursday 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., Parks TBD Cost: $15 Ogden City residents, $20 Non-Residents Summer Parks Program offers children activities, games arts and crafts, water games and swimming. For more information please visit www.ogdencity.com/409/Youth-Summer-Park-Programs
ADULT SPRING OUTDOOR PICKLEBALL
May - June, exact dates TBD Cost: $20 for 6 weeks of play League Play is available May - June starting at 6:30 p.m. at Mount Ogden Pickleball Courts. Various level of play leagues are available. For more detailed information and to register please visit www.ogdencity.com/1548/Adult-Outdoor-Pickleball
MARSHALL WHITE CENTER YOUTH SUMMER
CLASSES Registration will open on May 14th for Summer Session Cost: $10 Youth Classes Classes in arts, crafts, music, cheer, and tumbling are offered for 6-8 weeks. These classes offer a variety of alternative after school activities for children ages 2 and up. The schedule for each session will vary. For more detailed information please visit https://ut-ogden.civicplus.com/382/Programs.
MIGHTY MITE OUTDOOR SOCCER
Registration open, and closes May 25th, 2021 Cost: $15 Mighty Mites soccer is a program is intended both girls and boys ages 3, 4 ,5 and 6 years old to teach them the very basics of soccer. The cost is $15 and comes with a t-shirt, 6 weeks of games and a participation medal. Game will be held Saturday at the Marshall White Center
MARSHALL WHITE CENTER ADULT CLASSES
No registration required Cost: $2 Seniors, $3 Adults Zumba Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6-7 p.m.
Yoga Monday and Wednesdays
10-11 a.m., Monday Night 7-8 p.m.
Pottery Class Tuesday 6 p.m., Thursday 2 p.m. For more detailed information please visit https://ut-ogden.civicplus.com/382/Programs
Key Community Contacts
MAYOR AND CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
Mike Caldwell – Ogden City Mayor: 801-629-8111
Mark Johnson – Chief Administrative Officer: 801-629-8111
CITY COUNCIL
Ben Nadolski: 801-643-4593
Angela Choberka: 801-388-0031
Bart Blair: 801-388-1517
Richard Hyer: 801-782-2865
Luis Lopez: 801-686-5685
Doug Stephens: 801-393-9796
Marcia White: 801-829-1350
GENERAL & CITY SERVICES
General Information: 801-629-8000
Arts & Events: 801-629-8718
Business Development: 801-629-8910 Business Licensing: 801-629-8687 Fire Department: 801-629-8069 Human Resources: 801-629-8730
Justice Court: 801-629-8560
Recreation: 801-629-8253
El Monte Golf: 801-629-0694
Golden Hours: 801-629-8864
Lorin Farr Pool: 801-629-8186
Marshall White Center: 801-629-8346
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A New Way to Travel - Ogden Bus Rapid Transit BY JAMES LARSON
Years ago, Ogden City had a vision to
create a new way to travel. The vision started as an out-of-the-box idea to run a gondola from Downtown Ogden to Snowbasin Ski Resort. Unfortunately, there wasn’t enough support or funding to make a gondola possible. Next on the drawing board was a street car, similar to the Salt Lake City S-Line, but, once again, this option turned out to be too expensive. Almost on cue, a new transportation option arose in the United States…Bus Rapid Transit (BRT). BRT offered similar features to light rail, including dedicated travel lanes and signal priority, but came with the low price tag of running a bus. Eureka! The “Goldilocks” idea of BRT, coupled with Federal Transit Administration (FTA) funding spawned a whole new future for transportation in Ogden. Once operational, students, employees, and residents can ditch their cars to catch the Ogden/WSU BRT to school, work, home, or the hospital. Plus, buses will be available from sun-up to sun-down every 10-15 minutes on weekdays and every 1530 minutes on the weekends.
If you’re thinking it couldn’t get any better, then imagine riding the system for free for the first three years! The selected construction contractor, Stacy and Witbeck, has started BRT construction on Washington Boulevard and the Weber State University campus. This work will progress to Harrison Boulevard, 23rd Street, Dee Events Center, and Intermountain McKay-Dee Hospital. Construction will be underway from early 2021 to late 2023.
The Utah Transit Authority (UTA) would like to extend its thanks to Ogden City, Weber County, Weber State University, Intermountain McKay-Dee Hospital, UDOT, Wasatch Front Regional Council (WFRC), FTA, U.S. Department of Transportation, Jacobs Engineering Group, AECOM, and WCEC for making this project possible.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
about Ogden/WSU BRT, visit rideuta. com, follow us on Facebook @ OgdenBRT, call us at 385-287-6647, or subscribe to our email updates at OgdenBRT@rideuta.com.
Imagine the ability to hop on FrontRunner, travel to Ogden, then jump onto a cleanair electric bus that whisks you to key destinations below:
• Lindquist Field • The Junction • Peery’s Egyptian Theater • Ogden Eccles Conference Center • 25th Street • Union Station • Weber County Library • Eccles Art Center • Weber State University • Ice Sheet • Dee Events Center • Intermountain McKay-Dee Hospital
Elizabeth Averett Vance
An active Democratic politician for decades
BY SARAH LANGSDON
Elizabeth Averett Vance was born in Mt. Pleasant, Utah, in 1905 and moved to Ogden at the age of 12 with her family. After graduating from high school, Elizabeth operated a teletype for the Southern Pacific Railroad for seven years until she married John Vance, a train conductor for the Southern Pacific. Her first introduction to politics came in 1930 through the candidacy of Elva Wilkinson, the democratic contender for the post of Weber County Recorder. As a reward for her work on the campaign, Elva made her deputy recorder. Work in the Democratic party began to significantly influence Elizabeth’s life. will curb sex crimes, just labor laws, adequate care of the old folks in the state, and a four-year Weber college. She won the election and was the first woman from Weber County in 46 years. She became the first woman to be appointed to the House Appropriations Committee in her first term in the legislature. She also had memberships to house committees on labor, welfare, public buildings, and state hospital in Provo. She was also the first woman elected to serve as party whip.
In 1941, Elizabeth had to fight for her position as chief deputy in the county recorder’s office over the objections of Chairman J.W. Arrington. Arrington objected because Elizabeth’s husband was gainfully employed. “I feel that with approximately 10 calls each day to my office of persons needing employment and with families to support, that I cannot consistently approve the selection of Mrs. Vance.” He didn’t think married women should be hired and work for the salary of $120 a month.
Elizabeth was very active in the Democratic party. She was a five-time delegate to national conventions, on the state committee of the Democratic Party, and chairwoman of District 35. She served as county chairwoman for two terms and as national committee woman and state chairman for the Young Democrats. In 1948, she stepped down as county chairwoman of the Weber County Democratic Convention. It was her desire “to step aside to allow some other woman to take the reins.”
In 1950, she announced her candidacy for the House of Representatives. She ran on the platform of four musts: legislation with teeth that
During her time in office, Elizabeth had the respect of both men and women for her grasp on state
issues and social problems. In 1954, she was appointed by the State Welfare Commission as a member of a committee to study the divorce problem in Utah and make legislative recommendations. She co-sponsored the bill that aimed at providing counseling services to couples. She also voted to lower the voting age to 18, for more funding to education, and to make Weber a four-year college. She once stated, “Without good legislation, we can’t have a good state. By making good laws, we have a better state in which to live and rear our children.” She continued to serve the Democratic Party until 1965, when she resigned her legislative seat to become an investigator for the Utah Industrial Commission that dealt with employment discrimination. She felt strongly about this issue, having fought with the Governor who ignored her because she was a woman. “If this is the attitude of our governor toward women of this state, then a great injustice is being condoned by our silence. I call on the women of Utah and the men of Utah who have pride in their women to resolve that women be given equal recognition for their work.”
