Logan council delays plastic bag ban start to July 31 and approves $71,080 wildfire budget adjustment
February 4, 2020, 5:30 p.m.
The Logan Municipal Council voted unanimously to move the effective date of its disposable plastic bag prohibition from April 22 to July 31, 2020, after Richmond's mayor asked for more time so Cache County could join the effort. It also approved a $71,080 budget adjustment for wildland fire reimbursements and held a hearing on proposed impact fee facilities plans. Workshop items covered an alcohol enforcement grant, a public intoxication ordinance change and the 2020 federal block grant plan.
From the approved minutes. Updated October 14, 2026.
Decisions at a glance
Agenda, item by item
Item 8A · City code
Disposable plastic bag prohibition: amendment to Ordinance 20-02 (Title 8, Chapter 36)
Approved · 5-0
Richmond Mayor Jeff Young asked for more time so Cache County could support the plan. The council adopted the ordinance as amended, moving the effective date from April 22, 2020 to July 31, 2020.
- Effective date: April 22 → July 31, 2020
Appointment
Board appointment: Historic Preservation Committee
Approved · 5-0
The council ratified Mayor Daines' appointment of Bronwyn O'Hara to the Historic Preservation Committee.
Public safety
Logan/North Logan fire and EMS interlocal agreement
No action
Chief Brad Hannig updated the council on a planned interlocal fire and EMS agreement with North Logan, which the North Logan council must vote on first. No action was taken.
Other
Wastewater collection staffing restructuring
Approved
Cameron Draney described an additional employee and a restructuring of wastewater collection, funded in the existing budget. He noted the EPA recently rated Logan a Grade 4 sewer collection system. Council members signaled approval by head nod; no formal motion was made.
Item A1 · Budget
Public hearing: FY 2019-2020 budget adjustment of $71,080 for wildland fire reimbursements (Resolution 20-03)
Approved · 5-0
The council appropriated $71,080 for wildland fire and fire standby reimbursements. No one spoke at the hearing.
- Budget$71,080
- Resolution 20-03
Item A2 · Taxes and fees
Public hearing: proposed impact fee facilities plan (water, wastewater, parks, power, transportation)
No action
Gail Yost asked whether the fees affect homeowners, renters or landlords. City Attorney Kymber Housley said the fees apply only to new development, that sewer treatment fees will rise by $2,400 under a state-mandated change, and that fees are reviewed every six years. Finance Director Richard Anderson said projects should be included only when staff is fully committed because impact fee funds are restricted. No motion was made; specific fees and the ordinance were to return February 18.
- Sewer treatment impact fee increase: $2,400 (state-mandated)
Budget
Workshop: $69,605 state alcohol enforcement budget adjustment (Resolution 20-04)
Discussed
Finance Director Richard Anderson previewed a $69,605 state grant for alcohol enforcement, with action set for February 18.
- Grant$69,605 to State of Utah
- Resolution 20-04
City code
Workshop: public intoxication and public drinking ordinance (Ordinance 20-01, Sections 9.12.290 and 9.12.300)
Discussed
Chief Gary Jensen said the change replaces 'intoxicating liquor' with 'all alcoholic beverages' after a court challenge. Council Member Simmonds asked why a vacant lot counts as a public place; Jensen said that language has long been in the code. Action was set for February 18.
- Ordinance 20-01
Budget
Workshop: PY2020 Annual Action Plan (Community Development Block Grant)
Discussed
Community Development Director Mike DeSimone estimated 2020 CDBG funding at $450,000, subject to Congress passing a budget. The minutes list infrastructure at $225,000, nonprofit services at $315,000 and administration and planning at $90,000; those figures do not add up to $450,000 as recorded, so a human check is advisable. A public hearing was set for February 18, an application period for February 19 to March 19, and adoption for May 5.
- Grant$450,000
- Timeline: Feb 18 hearing; Feb 19-Mar 19 applications; Mar 31 steering committee; Apr 6-May 5 public comment; May 5 adoption
What residents said
Plastic bag ban timingParking permits and signageImpact fees
Keith Schnare reported on a Parking Appeals Board meeting, citing issues with residential, snow and offsite parking permits and signage, and said about half of Logan's housing is rentals. Richmond Mayor Jeff Young asked for more time on the bag ordinance.