Deanne Winterton

RIVERDALE — Who has the authority to set speed limits in Riverdale? After years of debate, the Riverdale City Council passed an amended code specifying that the responsibility rests with city staff rather than the city council.

MORGAN — The white waters of the Weber River through Morgan County are becoming so popular with rafters, the emergency services director has organized a swift-water rescue team.

MORGAN -- After a tough year marked by the arrest of their drill instructor, the Morgan High School Troyettes bounced back to win a first-place award at a national competition.

MORGAN — With a recent $50,000 contribution from the county, a splash pad in Morgan City’s Riverside Park could be installed in time for use this summer.

MORGAN -- Could a 60-room motel really make it in Morgan city? Chances are moderately favorable, according to a market analysis provided to the city's consultant, former Ogden Mayor Matthew Godfrey.

"There has been considerable interest by many developers for this project and I believe we will be able to find a good match. Morgan is a great community with very capable leaders who are very committed to having a hotel in their community to meet the needs of their citizens and businesses," Godfrey said in an email response to questions. "I think a hotel is important to their growth and success."

RIVERDALE -- Although some residents are questioning Redevelopment Authority expenses, the city administrator is defending city procedures as showing a commitment to open government.

"It is public business and should be acted upon in a public meeting," Riverdale City Administrator Larry L. Hansen said.

According to a post on the Riverdale City citizens Facebook page, some residents are wondering why the city holds monthly RDA meetings, when some of those meetings only last a couple of minutes.

MORGAN — The Morgan County School Board has decided on tentative hours for public use of the new Trojan Century Center when it opens April 15.