Logan RDA approves $500,000 incentive for 75-unit Mill Creek apartments; A-OK RV Park rezone continued
September 15, 2020, 5:30 p.m. · Council Chambers
With Vice Chair Tom Jensen excused, the Logan Municipal Council and Redevelopment Agency approved a $500,000 incentive from the RDA Affordable Housing Fund for a six-story, 75-unit apartment project at 94 West 100 South. The council vacated utility easements in Johnson Cove, funded a Justice Court metal detector and continued the A-OK RV Park rezone to November 3. A workshop covered $999,990 in library design fees and new solid waste fees.
From the approved minutes. Updated October 14, 2026.
Decisions at a glance
Agenda, item by item
Appointment
Civil Service Commission appointments
Approved · 4-0
The council ratified the reappointment of Jeff Miller and the appointment of Bill Peterson to the Civil Service Commission.
Budget
Justice Court metal detector grant (Resolution 20-40)
Approved · 4-0
The council accepted a $4,000 state grant for a Justice Court metal detector after a public hearing.
- Grant$4,000
Development
Vacation of utility easements, Johnson Cove Subdivision Phase 2 (Ordinance 20-26)
Approved · 4-0
The council vacated public utility easements between two lots. A neighboring resident objected, citing a long-running boundary dispute and a view concern. Council Member Simmonds said the vacation only combines two lots owned by one owner and wished the neighbor could have gained the strip of land. City Attorney Kymber Housley said it could be denied only if it harmed the public or an individual and no such harm was found.
Zoning
A-OK RV Park rezone, about 2000 South 800 West (Ordinance 20-25)
Continued · 4-0
The request would rezone 7.87 acres from Commercial to Recreation. Planner Russ Holley recommended approval conditioned on short-term stays of 30 days maximum, and the Planning Commission approved it 5-1 on September 10. A separate code amendment for long-term RV parks goes to the Planning Commission October 8, and Housley said the council could delay a legislative decision pending that amendment. Council Member Simmonds asked about long-term stays. The council continued it to November 3 as a workshop item.
- Acres: 7.87
- Current zone → proposed: Commercial → Recreation
- Planning Commission: 5-1 approval, Sept. 10
Development
Workshop: vacating right-of-way on 1400 West (Ordinance 20-27)
Continued
The item was continued to October 6 because the notice listed 'North' instead of 'South' in the address and must be re-noticed. No motion was recorded.
Parks
Workshop: library design fees (Resolution 20-42)
Discussed
Architect Kent Craven of Design West supported the project at the original site. The resolution covers $999,990 in architectural and related design fees for a new library at the City Block, 300 North Main Street. Council Member Simmonds praised the location and design team. Action was set for October 6.
- Contract$999,990 to Design West
Budget
Workshop: FY2021 budget adjustments (Resolution 20-43)
Discussed
Finance Director Richard Anderson presented adjustments of $165,992, $7,475, $2,862, $40,000 and $12,000. Action was set for October 6.
Taxes and fees
Workshop: solid waste fees (Resolution 20-44)
Discussed
Environmental Director Issa Hamud recommended Alternative 3, season-long green waste service funded by the fee, which includes a full-time equipment operator (grade 52, starting salary $34,728). Fees discussed were $0.50 a month per household for composting and a drop-site service fee outside Logan listed at $1.00 and later revised to $0.50 per the memo. Action was set for October 6.
Public safety
Workshop: children in vehicles ordinance (Ordinance 20-28)
Discussed
Police Chief Gary Jensen proposed removing the 'public street' language so the ordinance applies on private property too.
Item RDA · Budget
Carry-forward of unspent FY2020 funds (Resolution 20-39 RDA)
Approved · 4-0
The RDA carried forward $175,266 for Emporium demolition and $45,198 for a tunnel feasibility study at 600 South. Gail Yost asked about demolition timing; Economic Development Director Kirk Jensen said the money is being held for the expected demolition.
- Budget$175,266
- Budget$45,198
Item RDA · Development
Agency assistance to Mill Creek of Logan, 94 West 100 South (Resolution 20-38 RDA)
Approved · 4-0
The RDA approved a $500,000 incentive from the Affordable Housing Fund for a six-story, 75-unit apartment project. Developer Paul Willie presented it, and no one spoke at the hearing. Chair Amy Anderson read an emailed objection from Paul Davis, who said none of the $500,000 would fund affordable housing; Kirk Jensen cited state code allowing affordable housing funds for market-rate housing in blighted project areas.
- Grant$500,000 to Mill Creek of Logan, LLC
- Units: 75
What residents said
Boundary dispute over easementLong-term RV staysUse of affordable housing funds for market-rate housing
One neighbor objected to the Johnson Cove easement vacation; Gail Yost asked about Emporium demolition timing; an emailed objection to the Mill Creek incentive said none of it would fund affordable housing.