RECOGNITION OF AL POPPELL

Mayor Burnett stated that Al Poppell had served for many years on the Planning Commission and Board of Adjustment. His term had expired, and the City Council and administration wanted to show their appreciation. Mayor Burnett presented Al Poppell a recognition plaque as a token of the City Council's esteem.

Al Poppell expressed his appreciation to the City Council.

UPDATE ON DEANNEXATION FROM HOOPER WATER DISTRICT

Mayor Burnett asked for an update on the deannexation from the Hooper Water District. Chris Davis stated that the deannexation decree had been signed by the judge on Friday, August 31st, and was recorded on Tuesday, September 4th. The County Recorder's Office was working on the legal description. When property owners received their tax notices, they would still have the Hooper Water District on them, but they would also show a credit for the amount taxed. Mr. Davis said the City also planned to send a letter to the homeowners briefly explaining the deannexation and what would be shown on their tax notices.

APPROVAL OF AUGUST 21, 2001, MINUTES

Councilman Cordova moved to approve the minutes of August 21, 2001, as written. Councilman Smith seconded the motion. Council members Becraft, Cordova, Nakayu, Smith, and Tafoya voted "aye." The motion carried.

APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA

Councilman Cordova asked to have Item B removed from the Consent Agenda.

Councilwoman Becraft moved to approve the Consent Agenda consisting of: Set a public hearing to consider a petition from V. DeMont and Julia J. Wiberg to rezone approximately 0.63 acres located at approximately 1942 West 4400 South from CP-2 and R-1-8 Zones to an R-4 Zone - suggested date October 2, 2001, at 6:15 p.m.; approval of amended subdivision plat for Walker Estates Subdivision No. 1 at approximately 4600 South 3100 West; preliminary approval of Olympia Park West Subdivision No. 3 at approximately 5836 South 4300 West;
approval of amended subdivision plat for the Silver Creek Development at approximately 5150 South 1900 West; approval of amended site plan for the Silver Creek Development at approximately 5150 South 1900 West; and approval of Class C Beer License for Sparetime Family Fun Center, Inc. at approximately 5160 South 1900 West. Councilman Smith seconded the motion. Council members Becraft, Cordova, Nakayu, Smith, and Tafoya voted "aye." The motion carried.

4B. PRELIMINARY APPROVAL OF LINDA ROBERTS SUBDIVISION AT APPROXIMATELY 4777 SOUTH 3100 WEST

Councilman Cordova asked how many lots were in the Linda Roberts Subdivision. Chris Davis stated that there were two lots in the subdivision. Two separate parcels were involved because Linda Walker's property contained a right-of-way to the undeveloped parcel owned by Betty Walker. Betty Walker's property would remain undeveloped.

Councilman Cordova moved to grant preliminary approval of the Linda Roberts Subdivision at approximately 4777 South 3100 West subject to the staff and Planning Commission recommendations. Council members Becraft, Cordova, Nakayu, Smith, and Tafoya voted "aye." The motion carried.

APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 743 DECLARING OFFICIAL INTENT OF ROY CITY, WEBER COUNTY, FOR BOUNDARY ADJUSTMENT BETWEEN ROY CITY AND RIVERDALE CITY

Chris Davis stated that a small portion of Ray Citte Auto property was actually located in Riverdale City as was a small portion in front of the Roy Water Conservancy office. Resolution No. 743 would allow Roy City and Riverdale to begin the process for a boundary adjustment.

Councilman Nakayu moved to approve Resolution No. 743 declaring official intent of Roy City, Weber County, for boundary adjustment between Roy City and Riverdale and directing that a public hearing be set for November 20, 2001, at 6:45 p.m. Councilman Tafoya seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken: Council members Smith, Becraft, Tafoya, Nakayu, and Cordova voted "aye." The motion carried. (Copy filed for record).

APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 744 TRANSFERRING PROPERTY FROM ROY CITY TO UDOT

Chris Davis stated that the City owned portions of 5600 South near the corner of 2000 West. UDOT wanted to acquire those portions for an improvement project they were planning between 1900 West and 2000 West. The staff recommended that the City Council accept their offer and authorize the Mayor to sign the quit claim deed.

Councilman Smith felt that the City should make a strong case for two left turn lanes on 5600 South if UDOT was going to be making improvements to the intersection. Representative Gerry Adair stated that the reason the 5600 South intersection had not been completed was due to lack of funding.

Councilman Tafoya moved to approve Resolution No. 744 transferring property from Roy City to UDOT and to authorize the Mayor to sign the quit claim deed. Councilwoman Becraft seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken: Council members Cordova, Smith, Tafoya, Becraft, and Nakayu seconded the motion. The motion carried. (Copy filed for record).

APPROVAL OF ELECTION JUDGES AND POLLING PLACES FOR ROY CITY'S 2001 MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS

Blake Wahlen stated that one candidate withdrew from the Council race, and a Primary election would not be necessary. However, the staff still recommended that the City Council approve the judges and polling places for the General Municipal Election on November 6th.

Councilman Smith moved to approve the election judges and polling places for the November 6, 2001, General Municipal Election as outlined. Councilman Tafoya seconded the motion. Council members Becraft, Cordova, Nakayu, Smith, and Tafoya voted "aye." The motion carried.

Councilman Smith asked if there was a possibility the polling places would change at the last minute. Blake Wahlen said the staff was concerned about a couple of the schools because of construction. The exact polling places would be published in the local newspaper. The City also planned to send out a special election newsletter.

APPROVAL OF BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT MEMBERS

Mayor Burnett stated that there was an opening for an alternate on the Board of Adjustment. Lance Hislop had expressed an interest in filling that position. Mayor Burnett recommended that the City Council appoint Lance Hislop as an alternate on the Board of Adjustment.

Councilman Nakayu moved to concur with the Mayor's appointment of Lance Hislop as an alternate to the Board of Adjustment. Councilman Cordova seconded the motion. Council members Becraft, Cordova, Nakayu, Smith, and Tafoya voted "aye." The motion carried.

PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER A PETITION FROM FLORENCE H. AND WALLACE J. HUNSAKER, UTAH POWER & LIGHT, JORDAN VALLEY WATER CONSERVANCY DISTRICT, AND CARL B. AND LYNETTE H. COOK TO ANNEX APPROXIMATELY 19.28 ACRES LOCATED AT APPROXIMATELY 3100 WEST 5600 SOUTH AND ESTABLISH ZONES OF RE-20 AND R-1-8

Councilman Nakayu moved to open the public hearing at 6:33 p.m. Councilman Smith seconded the motion. Council members Becraft, Cordova, Nakayu, Smith, and Tafoya voted "aye." The motion carried.

Blake Wahlen stated that the Planning Commission held a public hearing regarding this annexation request. The petitioners requested that their properties be zoned R-1-8 and RE-20. Mr. Wahlen said the Planning Commission recommended that the annexation of 19.28 acres be approved and zoned R-1-10 and RE-20.

Gerry Adair stated that he was representing Wallace Hunsaker. The petitioners were still requesting that the City Council consider the R-1-8 and RE-20 Zones. It meant the difference of 3 or 4 lots. With an R-1-8 Zone there would be 17 lots between 8,000 and 10,000 square feet. The rest of the lots, which was over half, would be above 10,000 square feet. Mr. Adair said there was ample evidence and precedent of other subdivisions under the power lines being given an R-1-8 Zone.

Mayor Burnett asked about the properties west of the power lines. Did Jordan Valley Water intend to develop their property? Gerry Adair said Jordan Valley Water was holding their property for a future waterline right-of-way. They planned to put the line along the west side and develop lots on the other side of the road. However, they didn't plan to do anything until the pipeline was in the ground. That was probably 10 to 15 years in the future. There was a discussion about the possibility of Jordan Valley Water using the D&RG right-of-way.

Mayor Burnett asked about the annexation history of the Jordan Valley Water property. Michelle Drago stated that John Child owned the property before Jordan Valley Water. He requested annexation of his property several years ago. The annexation was approved with an R-1-8 Zone, but Mr. Child did not pursue recording of the annexation.

Councilman Cordova asked if development of the Utah Power & Light and Jordan Valley Water properties was planned. Gerry Adair said development was only proposed on the Hunsaker property. He showed the City Council a conceptual subdivision plan indicating location of the three power lines that ran through the property.

Blake Wahlen reminded the City Council that the hearing was to discuss annexation and zoning.

Gerry Adair stated that the conceptual plan showed larger lots around the perimeter of the subdivision. The 8,000 square foot lots would be located in the center.

Councilman Cordova asked about the location of the towers. Gerry Adair said the towers would be located in backyards. Councilman Cordova asked if the towers were located on easements. Wallace Hunsaker said they were.

Councilman Cordova asked if the developer had prepared a conceptual subdivision plat for an R-1-10 Zone. Mr. Adair said he had not.

Councilman Tafoya stated that the Planning Commission had discussed animal rights. Gerry Adair stated that animals were only allowed in RE-20 Zones. The large lots in the R-1-8 Zone would not be able to have animals. Mayor Burnett said the Zoning Ordinance did allow animals in an R-1-8 Zone as a conditional use if a lot had over 20,000 square feet and contained a geographical impediment, such as the power lines. Gerry Adair said their intent was for the subdivision to have residential zoning. Wallace Hunsaker wanted an RE-20 Zone in order to have animals on the property he planned to keep.

Mayor Burnett opened the floor for public comments.

Max Westergard, 5698 South 3100 West, stated that he lived in an R-1-8 Zone even though his lot and others along 3100 West qualified for an RE-20 Zone. He asked that the City Council follow the Planning Commission's recommendation. In the past few years, he had lost good neighbors because their lots had no room to expand. An R-1-8 Zone meant people would move in and out. Everything on the north side of 5600 South was R-1-8. Everything to the south was zoned RE-20. He did not like the proposed mixture of large and small lots. Mr. Westergard was also concerned about traffic that would be exiting onto 3100 West. He felt a traffic light would be needed at 5600 South 3100 West.

Dale Hancock, 3308 West 5700 South, stated that he leased property from Jordan Valley Water and Utah Power & Light. He protested the requested R-1-8 Zoning. The little homes would turn into junk in 10 to 15 years. He was in favor of bigger homes and lots so that people did not have to move. He encouraged the City Council to consider larger lots. If UDOT was smart enough to not allow access onto 5600 South, the City should look at limiting access as well.

Mike Shultz stated that he was proposing to develop the Hunsaker property. When he placed the property under contract, he conducted an economic study of the area. He felt homes in this subdivision would sell for $120,000 to $150,000 regardless of the size of the lots. He planned to build homes that were an upgrade from starter homes. If the Council zoned the property for larger lots, he would have less money to put into the homes because he had to stay within a certain price range.

Marcell Westergard, 5698 South 3100 West, supported the Planning Commission's recommendation. There was inconsistency in lot sizes between the R-1-8 and RE-20 Zones. An R-1-10 Zone would buffer the RE-20 Zoning to the south, and the larger lots would allow room for people to expand. The people who would live on these lots would be her friends and neighbors. She wanted to keep those people there. Larger lots would help accomplish that. Although Mike Shultz was proposing some larger lots, the frontages were very narrow. More elbow room meant better neighbors. Mrs. Westergard stated that there weren't any parks south of 5600 South, except Municipal Park, which was blocks away. If the developer wanted to give something back to the community a park here would be wonderful. Mrs. Westergard felt the Planning Commission had thought the matter out and addressed the concerns of the community as well as those of the developer. She didn't feel the City Council should be concerned about Mike Shultz's economics. She was also concerned about increased traffic.

Retha Blau, 5646 South 3100 West, felt an R-1-8 Zone was a waste of time for homeowners. It was too small of a lot for families. She felt a traffic light at 5600 South 3100 West was a must. She didn't feel it was desirable to have horses between two residential neighborhoods. Mrs. Blau asked for the Council's consideration of an R-1-10 Zone and a traffic light.

Lindsay Howe, 3087 West 5600 South, was concerned about traffic and kids. He had poured a three-car driveway so that he could turn around on his own property and getting a running start at 5600 South. It was a busy street. The proposed subdivision would add about 60 cars trying to get onto 5600 South, plus it would open up Pony Acres. There would be a traffic jam at the 5600 South 3100 West intersection. Foot traffic from children would also be increased. Cars and foot traffic did not mix well. He preferred larger lots because they would fit better with the existing lots in the Pony Acres and Howe Subdivisions. Different lot sizes created problems between the quality of home buyers.

Gerry Adair stated that he had repeatedly asked UDOT to conduct a traffic count on 5600 South for a traffic light at 3100 West. The actual number of cars did not warrant a traffic light. All new homes constructed in Roy City paid a park impact fee, which the City used to develop new parks. The soccer field in McCall Fields was owned by Jordan Valley Water. They allowed the City to lease it. Mr. Adair said that both Hooper City and West Haven City had minimum lot sizes of one acre. Where were the your people going to go? Like it or not, Roy City was where children and grandchildren would come because they could not afford $45,000 to $50,000 per lot. He felt the precedence had been set in Roy City for R-1-8 zoning under the power lines. It would be unfair to zone this property differently. The City Council needed to provide for young people and look at the economic feasibility of homes under the power lines.

Mayor Burnett stated that the master plan update proposed by the Planning Commission showed this area with a low density use.

Max Westergard stated that the prices mentioned by Gerry Adair were average prices. There were people willing to pay more to have room to expand.

Mike Schultz stated that people would not spend over $150,000 and live near the power lines. If they were going to spend more, they would go somewhere else.

Councilwoman Becraft moved to close the public hearing at 7:24 p.m. Councilman Cordova seconded the motion. Council members Becraft, Cordova, Nakayu, Smith, and Tafoya voted "aye." The motion carried.

Councilman Cordova moved to approve Resolution No. 741 approving the annexation of the Florence H. and Wallace J. Hunsaker, Utah Power & Light, Jordan Valley Water Conservancy District, and Carl B. and Lynette H. Cook properties. Councilman Tafoya seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken: Council members Nakayu, Tafoya, Becraft, Smith, and Cordova voted "aye." The motion carried. (Copy filed for record).

Councilman Cordova moved to approve Ordinance No. 883 establishing zones of RE-20 and R-1-10 for the Florence H. and Wallace J. Hunsaker, Utah Power & Light, Jordan Valley Water Conservancy District, and Carl B. and Lynette H. Cook properties which have been annexed into Roy City. Councilman Tafoya seconded the motion.

Councilman Nakayu asked why the City Council had not adopted the Planning Commission's recommended General Plan update. Mark Larson stated that there was a joint Council/Planning Commission workshop scheduled for Thursday, September 20th, to discuss the revised General Plan.

Councilman Cordova wondered if items like this needed to be tabled until the master plan was considered.

Councilman Smith asked what density the Planning Commission had recommended for this property. Mark Larson stated that the Planning Commission felt the City had its share of 8,000 square foot lots. It wanted to see larger lots on the undeveloped properties that were left in the City.

Councilman Smith felt the Planning Commission had looked at all of the parameters. It had done its job. He favored their recommendation on the overall picture.

Blake Wahlen stated that the Planning Commission had reviewed the annexation petition and recommended that it be zoned R-1-10 and RE-20.

Mark Larson stated that the R-1-10 Zone was a compromise between the low density use and the requested R-1-8 Zone.

Councilman Nakayu was concerned about the power lines that ran through the property. Councilman Cordova stated that they were not a hazard, but he was concerned about how they would be accessed for maintenance.

Councilman Nakayu called for the question.

A roll call vote was taken: Council members Becraft, Smith, Cordova, Tafoya, and Nakayu voted "aye." The motion carried. (Copy filed for record).

UPDATE ON HINCKLEY DRIVE EXTENSION BY HORROCKS ENGINEERING

Larry Myers, from UDOT, stated that he and Jim Horrocks were present to update the City Council on UDOT's plans to extend Hinckley Drive from 3100 South to Midland Drive. He told the Council he would check the warrants for traffic lights at 3100 West 5600 South and plans for left turn lanes on 1900 West.

Jim Horrocks, Horrocks Engineering, stated that his company had been conducting an environmental study of the proposed project. They were preparing documents that said there wouldn't be an environmental impact. The public hearing for the project was tentatively scheduled for November. They were making a presentation to the City Council now, so the Council had time to think about what formal response it wanted to make to the proposed action. Mr. Horrocks said the proposed plan was to extend Hinckley Drive from 1900 West to a location on Midland Drive at approximately 3600 South. The road would consist of five lanes - two lanes in either direction with a turn lane in the middle. The design speed would be 45 mph. There would be limited access along the road. The extension was planned to reduce traffic at key intersections on surrounding roads.

Larry Myers felt it would be about 5 years before money for the project was set aside, but UDOT wanted to obtain the right-of-way now.

Larry Myers and Jim Horrocks responded to questions from the City Council regarding how many properties would be impacted, what would happen to surrounding roads if the project wasn't built, how UDOT planned to cross the railroad right-of-way, whether the road would allow access for planned roads in Roy City, and how the project would coordinate with other improvements planned on Midland Drive.

PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER A PETITION FROM VICKIE HALL AND ROY CITY CORPORATION TO ANNEX APPROXIMATELY 2.40 ACRES LOCATED AT APPROXIMATELY 3964 SOUTH MIDLAND DRIVE AND ESTABLISH ZONES OF CP-2 AND R-1-8

Councilman Cordova moved to open the public hearing at 8:15 p.m. Councilman Smith seconded the motion. Council members Becraft, Cordova, Nakayu, Smith, and Tafoya voted "aye." The motion carried.

Blake Wahlen stated that the Planning Commission held a public hearing to consider Ms. Hall's petition. It recommended that both properties be annexed and zoned R-1-8. Ms. Hall originally requested a CP-2 Zone.

Vickie Hall, 3964 South Midland Drive, stated that she wanted to annex her property into Roy City because Weber County's zoning laws would not allow her to use her property as she wanted. She was requesting a CP-2 Zone so that she could have employees in her home beauty salon. Ms. Hall said that she would prefer to have a multi-family zoning that an R-1-8 Zone.

Councilman Tafoya asked if Ms. Hall wanted to add onto her beauty salon. Ms. Hall said she did.

Mayor Burnett stated that the properties across the street in West Haven would potentially have a commercial use.

Councilman Cordova asked about the conditions of home occupations. Chris Davis stated that Roy City's home occupation regulations would not allow Ms. Hall to have outside employees.

Vickie Hall stated that Weber County would only allow her to be open 25 hours a week. Chris Davis said Roy City's ordinances would allow her to be open whenever she wanted and to employee family members living in the home.

There were no further comments from the audience.

Councilman Tafoya moved to close the public hearing at 8:23 p.m. Councilwoman Becraft seconded the motion. Council members Becraft, Cordova, Nakayu, Smith, and Tafoya voted "aye." The motion carried.

Mayor Burnett asked about zoning in West Haven. Chris Davis said properties in West Haven were not currently zoned commercial, and they were not in Roy City.

There was discussion about zoning in the area. Chris Davis stated that an R-3 Zone would not be inappropriate because there was property zoned R-3 to the north of the detention basin.

Councilman Nakayu moved to approve Resolution no. 742 approving the annexation of the Vickie Hall and Roy City Corporation properties subject to the recommendations of the staff. Councilman Smith seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken: Council members Nakayu, Smith, Cordova, Tafoya, and Becraft voted "aye." The motion carried. (Copy filed for record).

Councilman Nakayu moved to approve Ordinance No. 884 establishing a zone of R-3 for the Vickie Hall and Roy City Corporation properties which have been annexed into Roy City. Councilman Cordova seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken: Council members Tafoya, Becraft, Smith, Nakayu, and Cordova voted "aye." The motion carried. (Copy filed for record).

CONSIDERATION OF A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AND SITE PLAN FOR BOB THURGOOD FOR MULTI-FAMILY DWELLINGS AT APPROXIMATELY 2790 WEST 5600 SOUTH

Blake Wahlen stated that there had been a lot of discussion between Bob Thurgood, the staff, and the Planning Commission regarding his proposal to construct multi-family dwellings at 2790 West 5600 South. Mr. Thurgood's property was currently zoned R-3, which was a multi-family zone. The density proposed by Mr. Thurgood fit within the zoning requirements, and his site had 55% landscaping. The Planning Commission recommended that the City Council approve Mr. Thurgood's conditional use permit and site plan.

Bob Thurgood, Syracuse, stated that he had been working with the staff and UDOT since January. He was proposing to build four sixplexes and one fiveplex. The units would be two-bedroom townhouses. His original plans had evolved to include both the Hamblin and Parson properties in order to line up his approach with the intersection across the street. He had tried to save as many of the large trees on the site as possible. There was a chain link fence on the north side of the property. He planned to continue the 6-foot chain link fencing along the east and west sides of the property. The west side would have slats. As directed by the Planning Commission, he had added sidewalk to west side of the approach so that children would have access to the sidewalk on 5600 South.

Councilman Nakayu asked about extending the road in the site west to 2800 West. Bob Thurgood stated that he had tried to acquire an easement through the condo's to the west, but the homeowners' association did not want the traffic. Councilman Nakayu asked if Mr. Thurgood had considered extending the deceleration lane on 5600 South. Mr. Thurgood said there was plenty of room for cars to get on and off 5600 South. He wanted to stay away from 5600 South as much as possible.

Blake Wahlen asked if UDOT had reviewed the site plan. Mr. Thurgood said they had. Mr. Wahlen said that UDOT would have required a deceleration lane if they weren't comfortable with the site plan.

Councilman Tafoya moved to approve a conditional use permit and site plan for Bob Thurgood for multi-family dwellings at 2790 West 5600 South subject to the staff and Planning Commission recommendations. Councilman Nakayu seconded the motion. Council members Becraft, Cordova, Nakayu, Smith, and Tafoya voted "aye." The motion carried.

Blake Wahlen stated that bids for the 2001 slurry seal project were opened on August 7th, Intermountain Slurry Seal, Inc. was the only company that submitted a bid. Their bid was $48,990.00. The project was advertised on three separate days over a three-week period in the Standard Examiner. Mr. Wahlen said the project would be funded from the FY2001 Class-C Road Fund and fell within the budgeted amount. The staff recommended that the City Council award the project to Intermountain Slurry Seal, Inc. for the amount of $48,990.00.

Councilman Nakayu moved to award the contract for the 2001 slurry seal project to Intermountain Slurry Seal, Inc. for $48,990.00 and authorize the Mayor to sign the contract and Notice of Award. Councilman Smith seconded the motion. Council members Becraft, Cordova, Nakayu, Smith, and Tafoya voted "aye." The motion carried.

Blake Wahlen stated that the City Council was aware that he would be resigning at the end of September, and Chris Zimmerman had retired as Police Chief as of August 31st. Jack Bell was serving as interim chief. Mr. Zimmerman would be working as a consultant for Wasatch Civil Engineering. His first assignment was to work with Roy City as the Community Services Director.

Mr. Wahlen stated that the City had received two internal applications for the Police Chief position. He suggested that the City Council schedule time to spend with the candidates before the next Council meeting. After discussion, the City Council committee scheduled interviews with the candidates on September 10th. Councilman Smith asked that Chris Zimmerman help prepare a written project for the candidates to complete before September 10th.

Blake Wahlen said the staff would begin the advertising process for a new City Manager. Chris Davis would be the Interim City Manager.

Blake Wahlen reminded the City Council that there would be a workshop on September 12th at 6:00 p.m. at the Recreation Center to discuss the Community Development Director's position and economic development.

Mr Wahlen and Mr. Davis updated the City Council on the status of the purchase of ground for the swimming pool. After a lengthy discussion, the City Council directed the staff to proceed with negotiations and bring back a proposal.

Mark Larson stated that a joint workshop between the City Council and Planning Commission had been scheduled for Thursday, September 20th at 6:00 p.m. at the Recreation Center. The workshop was to discuss the Planning Commission's recommendations for the General Plan update.

Councilwoman Becraft reminded the City Council about the CERT picnic on Friday, September 14th at 6:30 p.m.

Councilman Tafoya stated that October 2nd would be Walk to School Day at Midland Elementary. The City Council was invited to participate.

In response to a question from Councilman Smith, Blake Wahlen stated that the Public Works Department was planning to put a sign on 5600 South this fall. Councilman Smith asked that Chris Zimmerman meet with the Public Works Department about the sign and report back to the City Council.

Councilman Cordova moved to adjourn at 9:43 p.m. Councilman Tafoya seconded the motion. Council members Becraft, Cordova, Nakayu, Smith, and Tafoya voted "aye." The motion carried.

1. Chris Zimmerman to help prepare a written project for the police chief candidates to complete before September 10th.