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Council approves Weber Communities That Care mural and positive‑messaging project at North Ogden Skatepark
Summary
The council unanimously approved an agreement with Weber Communities That Care to install positive‑message posters and a live mural at the North Ogden Skatepark with youth engagement and a vandalism cleanup plan.
The City Council voted unanimously to approve an agreement with Weber Communities That Care (Weber CTC) to install positive messaging posters and a live mural at the North Ogden Skatepark and to involve youth in both the installation and cleanup effort.
Cher Rowley, community coordinator for Weber CTC, presented the project and introduced youth council members who described the project goals: reducing substance misuse stigma, increasing stewardship of the space, and organizing cleanup responses to vandalism. Youth speakers Sydney Gunderson and Scarlett Solomon explained the project is data‑driven, relying on the Weber County SHARP survey and police input to justify the focus. Youth member Eli Hopkins explained a vandalism cover‑up plan and response times for different types of damage (e.g., crude tags covered within 24 hours, scratched tags taking longer to repaint).
Council members noted parks maintenance staff had reviewed the plan and indicated support. Council Member Severing moved to approve the agreement; Council Member Watson seconded. The roll call vote was unanimous. The agreement will be executed with a roll‑call approval; staff will coordinate installation and a cleanup protocol with Weber CTC youth volunteers and city maintenance staff.
