Deanne Winterton

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.

MORGAN — All three candidates for the Morgan County Council will be unopposed, and none of the incumbents is running for his or her current seat.

But one face won’t be new. Robert Kilmer, who has filled an at-large council seat since 2011, filed for the four-year District 3 seat. He will be replacing Howard Hansen, who has served on the board for four years.

RIVERDALE — The passage of House Bill 81 means Riverdale residents will be spared a property tax increase that could have been as much as 200 percent.

MORGAN — The best way to improve economic development in Morgan County is to help existing businesses expand and capitalize on tourism and outdoor recreation, says the Morgan Area Chamber of Commerce.