Logan council ratifies new HR director and aids demolition at 300 North Main
February 2, 2021, 5:30 p.m.
The council held its meeting on Zoom, ratified Ambrie Darley as Human Resource Director, approved a budget adjustment and, as the Redevelopment Agency, approved up to $150,000 toward demolition at 300 North Main. Workshop items included the Ellis Neighborhood rezone, an RV park code change and the Woodruff Neighborhood Plan.
From the approved minutes. Updated October 14, 2026.
Decisions at a glance
Agenda, item by item
Item 4 · Appointment
Ratify Ambrie Darley as Human Resource Director
Approved · 5-0
Mayor Holly Daines proposed Ambrie Darley, the city's payroll head with nine years of service, to replace Greg Cox, who retires March 15, 2021. The council ratified the appointment.
Item 5 · Appointment
Public Arts Advisory Board appointments
Approved · 5-0
The council ratified eight appointees to the Public Arts Advisory Board: Wendi Hassan, Katie Lee-Koven, Marissa Vigneault, Andi Jorgensen, Maria Ellen Huebner, Mark Koven, Caroline Lavoie and Bruce Crane.
Item 6 · Roads and utilities
SR-30 project update from UDOT
Discussed
UDOT project manager Dave Adamson and Tiffany Carlson of Avenue Consultants said designs are ready but regulatory hurdles remain, with advertisement expected in about a year and construction in spring or summer after that. The SR-23 intersection would use a restricted crossing U-turn design, and the project includes about 7 miles of trails and a pedestrian undercrossing. Mayor Daines said she would support the design if it improves safety and a public education campaign accompanies it; Adamson said one would be included. Council Member Tom Jensen supported the project and Council Member Jeannie Simmonds raised wetlands concerns. The minutes record no vote.
Item 9 · Other
Voter district committee report
Discussed
Simmonds presented the committee's final report. By a 5-1 majority the committee recommended moving from at-large seats to a district-based system at no added cost, with at least three district seats, an independent boundary-drawing body and implementation by the 2023 municipal election. The Hillcrest representative dissented, citing the candidate pool and turnout. Council Member Amy Anderson objected to the word 'underrepresented', saying all five members represent every resident; Jensen favored waiting for census data; Council Member Ernesto López asked for more research on voting systems. Professor Damon Cann was invited to present at the next meeting. No action was taken.
Item 10 · Budget
Fiscal 2020-21 budget adjustment, Resolution 21-07
Approved · 5-0
The council held a public hearing, with no comments, and approved appropriating $392 in state grant money for communications center medical training, $128,460 in fire wildland and standby reimbursements, and $16,500 from police vehicle reserves for a replacement vehicle.
- Grant$392 to State of Utah
- Budget$128,460
- Purchase$16,500
Item 11 · Other
Workshop: 2019 community development block grant report (CAPER), Resolution 21-05
Discussed
Community Development Director Mike DeSimone reviewed how Logan spent its $471,651 in program year 2019 block grant funds: $259,443 for the Three Pointe Avenue and Southwest Street sidewalk, $30,000 for the Boulevard-USU Tunnel Trail, $15,000 for Lundstrom Park ADA corners, $12,000 for audible signals, $40,000 for Whittier Center playground flooring, $17,000 for Family Place lighting and cameras, $83,271 for administration and $23,000 for the Public Arts Master Plan. Action and a hearing were set for February 16.
- Grant$471,651
Item 12 · City code
Workshop: RV park occupancy code amendment, Ordinance 21-02
Discussed
McKay Winkle sought to allow 90-day stays in recreation-zone RV parks and to change the RV park definition from 30 to 90 days, tied to a rezone of about 7.87 acres near 2000 South and 800 West that the property applicants later withdrew. Staff recommended denial, citing the general plan, compatibility, complaints and tourism. The Planning Commission voted 7-0 on January 14 to recommend approval with a 90-day maximum. Winkle asked for a 60-day continuance; Simmonds questioned whether the change should advance, and the chairman said the council should decide at the hearing.
Item 13 · Zoning
Workshop: Ellis Neighborhood rezone, Ordinance 21-03
Discussed
Staff proposed rezoning about 1.73 acres of eight parcels from Mixed Residential Low (MR-12) and Commercial to Mixed Use. Staff and the Planning Commission (7-0, January 14) recommended approval. Simmonds raised concern about commercial spread into single-family areas; DeSimone said the general plan calls for the block to convert over time. Amy Anderson noted the area already has mixed-use zoning and Jensen noted possible traffic from the 100 West bridge.
- Current zone to proposed: MR-12 and COM to Mixed Use (MU)
- Acres: about 1.73
Item 14 · General plan
Workshop: Woodruff Neighborhood Plan, Resolution 21-08
Discussed
Planner Aaron Smith presented the plan, which includes inventories, analysis, public participation and recommendations. The Planning Commission added a recommendation on leadership opportunities for Latinx residents. López asked for Spanish interpretation at the hearing, and Mayor Daines said Deputy City Recorder Esli Morales would provide it.
Item R1 · Development
Redevelopment Agency assistance to 300 North Main, LLC, Resolution 21-06 RDA
Approved · 5-0
Acting as the Redevelopment Agency, the council approved up to $150,000 in credit toward demolishing two buildings, one at 25 West 300 North and one at 339 North Main, from the agency reserve of about $10.2 million, most of it committed. Conditions: demolition by December 31, 2025; repayment of the city's costs if the property sells for more than $850,000 within five years; and a five-year city right of first refusal. Keegan Garrity asked about plans after demolition and precedent, and said he was satisfied by the answer; another resident asked whether the city could adopt a code to prevent blight, and City Attorney Kymber Housley described the vacant building ordinance and property maintenance code.
- Payment$150,000 to 300 North Main, LLC
- Applicant: 300 North Main, LLC (Jared Nielson)
What residents said
Blight and vacant buildingsVoter district systemRV park staysCommercial spread near homes
Dr. Gail Yost and Keegan Garrity spoke during the Redevelopment Agency hearing on 300 North Main assistance; no comment on the budget hearing.