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October 6, 2011

In a five to one vote the council decided to keep Cottonwood Park as a county park rather than handing over the park to the local homeowners association. Some residents in the area did not want the county to develop the park with additional items like a bowery, restrooms, or soccer fields. They expressed the view that the park is a local park that does not have sufficient parking, or large enough space to accommodate the types of activities being discussed by the park board.

April 12, 2011

Trojan Center Gets Only Personal Donations at County Council Meeting

The county council rejected the request from the Morgan School District to help fund the new Trojan Centennial Center on Tuesday. Kelly Wright, former Morgan County Attorney, and President of the Morgan Education Foundation appealed to the council to contribute funds toward the center construction. Wright conveyed the intent of the school district to open the facility to the public and asked that the county utilize funds from impact fees designated for regional parks.

March 5, 2011

Council Decides Against Land Purchase

In the council meeting on Tuesday the council remained deadlocked on the issue of the land purchase from the school district, effectively killing the land purchase. Members Ned Mecham, Don Mathews, and Howard Hansen were in favor of the purchase, Members Ronda Kippen, Lyle Nelson and Chairman Tina Kelly were opposed. Member Kilmer chose to abstain. The issue needs four votes to proceed.