Logan council adopts Ellis rezone and Kunzler II annexation, continues Campbell annexation
March 2, 2021, 5:30 p.m.
The council adopted the Ellis Neighborhood rezone unanimously and annexed the 19.7-acre Kunzler II addition on a 3-2 vote. The Campbell annexation was continued after the chairman disclosed an association with the petitioner. As the Redevelopment Agency, the council approved $4.3 million for the Center Block Plaza.
From the approved minutes. Updated October 14, 2026.
Decisions at a glance
Agenda, item by item
Item Staff 2 · Roads and utilities
Transportation capital projects update
Discussed
Public Works Director Paul Lindhardt reported on city and state road work. The Master Transportation Plan draft is expected by late summer. The 1400 North and 600 West intersection is nearly complete but a UDOT and Union Pacific dispute over railroad crossing maintenance continues, postponing 1800 North and 600 West. Design is nearly done for 100 North (Main to 200 West), with construction targeted for next winter or spring, and for 100 West over the Logan River, where the city received $2.6 million from the Council of Governments for phase 1 and anticipates 2023 construction if phase 2 is funded. UDOT expects to rebuild Main Street from the South Y to at least 1000 North around 2025. Lindhardt also described the Crockett Canal pressurization watershed project, which has public scoping open until March 16, and said no alternatives had been proposed. No action was taken.
- Grant$2.60 million to Council of Governments
Item 1 · Zoning
Ellis Neighborhood rezone, Ordinance 21-03 (continued from February 16)
Approved · 5-0
The council adopted the rezone of about 1.73 acres at about 286 South 100 West from MR-12 and Commercial to Mixed Use. The Planning Commission had recommended approval 7-0. Jensen said he met with the owner of a nearby restaurant, who was mostly satisfied but still had parking concerns that Jensen said the plan addressed. Amy Anderson said the difference from existing zoning is small. Chairman Mark Anderson and Simmonds said they had received traffic concerns, and Simmonds wanted the city to be more proactive.
Item 2 · Budget
Fiscal 2020-21 budget adjustments, Resolution 21-10
Approved · 5-0
After a hearing, the council approved $11,400 in state library enhancement grant funds and $207,600 from EMS funds for a new ambulance. Finance Director Richard Anderson said ambulances are replaced annually. Resident Gail Yost thanked the council for the library funds.
- Grant$11,400 to State of Utah
- Purchase$207,600
Item 3 · Public hearing
Public hearing on sale of Deer Pen Subdivision lots
No action
The council held a hearing on selling 22 lots on about 8.63 acres. Proceeds would fund an automated irrigation system for the cemetery perpetual care fund. The property is being appraised and would be sold by public bid with a minimum bid set by the appraisal. Parks Director Russ Akina said about 23 acres of natural park would remain, with trail connections to the Bonneville Shoreline Trail. A deed restriction would bar vinyl or chain-link fencing next to the park. A resident who lives within 300 feet submitted written objections about home value and views, water pressure, drainage, parking and trail access, and whether public notice was mailed. The hearing closed with no action recorded.
- Lots: 22
- Acres: about 8.63
Item 4 · Annexation
Campbell Annexation petition, Ordinance 21-04
Continued · 5-0
The council held a hearing on a petition to annex 37.45 acres north of 2200 South and east of 800 West, filed by Mark Daines for Paul Campbell, with the future land use plan designating the area for 20 units per acre (MR-20). Nibley filed a protest, to be reviewed by the Cache County Boundary Commission on March 18. Chairman Mark Anderson disclosed a personal and business association with Campbell, and the city attorney's office advised abstaining; the minutes do not record how he voted. Simmonds worried the Planning Commission has no role in annexation zoning; Community Development Director Mike DeSimone said the council could change the zoning or use an agricultural holding zone to force a Planning Commission process. The council continued the item to April 6.
- Acres: 37.45
- Applicant: Mark Daines for Paul Campbell
Item 5 · Annexation
Carles Jessop (Kunzler II) Addition annexation, Ordinance 21-05
Approved · 3-2
The council adopted a petition to annex 19.7 acres west of 1000 West and south of 1100 South, filed by M. Brett Jensen for the Carles Living Trust and the Jessops, with NR-6 zoning given wetland and floodplain limits. A project on the property is pending at the Planning Commission. Simmonds preferred explicit constraints in the zoning; DeSimone said those apply under federal, state and local rules regardless. No one spoke at the hearing.
- Acres: 19.7
- Zone: NR-6
Item 6 · Public hearing
Program year 2021 CDBG annual action plan hearing
Discussed
DeSimone said about $500,000 in block grant funds is expected, with targets of roughly 50 percent for infrastructure and facilities, 30 percent for human services and 20 percent for administration. Applications run March 3 to April 2 and final adoption is planned for June 1. Gail Yost urged support for an emergency shelter and Clark Bruniot of The Family Place thanked the city for grants. The hearing required no council action.
- Grant$500,000
Item W1 · Budget
Workshop: budget adjustment for vaccine program, Resolution 21-14
Discussed
Staff proposed appropriating $207,849 for the Fire Department's COVID-19 vaccine program.
- Budget$207,849 to Logan Fire Department
Item W2 · Zoning
Workshop: Krebs rezone from industrial to MR-20, Ordinance 12-06
Discussed
Craig Winder, agent for owners Conley and Diana Krebs, asked to rezone about 10 acres from Industrial Park to Mixed Residential Medium (MR-20). Staff recommended denial, and the Planning Commission voted to deny on February 25, citing the industrial designation in the general plan, incompatible uses and concerns from the Bridger neighborhood and school district. Five written comments were all opposed. Simmonds raised the safety of children crossing 10th West to Bridger Elementary.
- Current zone to proposed: IP to MR-20
- Acres: about 10
- Applicant: Craig Winder for Conley and Diana Krebs
Item W3 · Taxes and fees
Workshop: EMS billing rates, Resolution 21-13
Discussed
Fire Chief Brad Hannig proposed rates for medications omitted from earlier schedules: ketamine $45, Toradol $20, tranexamic acid $100 and Phenergan $15, plus a $3 convenience fee for online card payment.
Item R1 · Budget
RDA: Center Block Plaza budget adjustment
Approved · 5-0
Acting as the Redevelopment Agency, the council approved appropriating $4,347,905 for demolition and construction of the Center Block Plaza (stage, administration building, portable ice rink, splash pad) and $1,575,157 for improvements to 41 and 45 North Main with the intent to sell. The architect gave a range and the city used the high figure. The minutes cite resolution numbers inconsistently for the two RDA hearings.
- Budget$4.35 million
- Budget$1.58 million
Item R2 · Roads and utilities
RDA: transfer of agency funds for downtown infrastructure, Resolution 21-12 RDA
Approved · 4-0-1
The agency approved moving money from other project areas to cover Center Block Plaza costs and eliminate a deficit from buying the site. Mayor Holly Daines said the design fits a Historic Preservation Committee request to stay within the building footprint and that RDA reserves would cover costs. Speakers: Keegan Garrity preferred other projects and questioned the spending; Marty Moore, Wendi Hassan of the Cache Valley Center for the Arts, developer Tony Johnson and Chris Sands supported downtown investment; Cole Mathews of Hyrum worried about cost and the Emporium's historic value. Amy Anderson, Jensen and López supported the plaza. Chairman Mark Anderson disclosed owning an adjacent downtown property and abstained.
What residents said
Parking and traffic near Ellis rezoneDeer Pen sale effects on neighborsAnnexation density and Nibley protestCenter Block Plaza costHousing next to industrial land
Gail Yost, Clark Bruniot and Keegan Garrity spoke at various hearings; six residents and business owners spoke on Center Block Plaza funding. Written comment on the Deer Pen sale opposed it.