Logan council approves library loan, Brickyard rezone and utility and parks fee changes
April 20, 2021, 5:30 p.m.
The council approved a $4 million inter-fund loan for the library, adopted the 800 North 50 West rezone, and approved rate and fee changes for electricity, parks and golf. Mayor Daines said the city will run its own 2021 election after declining county services.
From the approved minutes. Updated October 14, 2026.
Decisions at a glance
Agenda, item by item
Item 3a · Appointment
Ratify Michael Bingham to the Public Arts Advisory Board
Approved · 5-0
The council ratified the appointment.
Item 3b · Appointment
Ratify Jason Pond to the Historic Preservation Committee
Approved · 5-0
The council ratified the appointment.
Item 3d · Presentation
CAPSA services update
Discussed
Bryce Lancaster thanked the council for block grant funding and described forensic exams, case workers, therapy and school prevention training.
Item 3e · Presentation
Cache Valley Transit District update
Discussed
Vice Chair Patrick Jenkins said ridership is about 2,500 a day, a Main Street-University loop has done well, driver hiring is difficult but routes will not be cut, and a new service facility opens this year.
Item 3f · Other
County election services declined
Discussed
Mayor Daines said she emailed the county clerk declining county election services for 2021, citing a significant cost increase, council concerns, a new county process and a departing county elections director. The city will run its own vote-by-mail election.
Item 4b · Other
Voting systems discussion
Discussed
Members reported on research into other cities. Amy Anderson reviewed hybrid, at-large and district systems; Jensen favored stronger neighborhood engagement; Simmonds said neighborhoods are too large and any change needs a clear reason; Chairman Mark Anderson said the decision is too important to rush and mentioned ranked-choice voting; López supported a timeline that accounts for census data. The council agreed by consensus to build a timeline around census data, expected in the fall, and explore a hybrid system.
Item 5a · Budget
Fiscal 2020-21 budget adjustment, Resolution 21-20
Approved · 5-0
The council approved appropriating $13,463 in police overtime shift reimbursements. No one spoke.
- Budget$13,463
Item 5b · Budget
$4 million inter-fund loan from Electric Fund to Library Fund, Resolution 21-21
Approved · 5-0
The council approved a 10-year, $4,000,000 loan at 1.69 percent simple interest, payments starting May 1, 2022, with no prepayment penalty. Gail Yost, a Friend of the Logan Library, urged approval.
- Payment$4.00 million to Electric Fund
Item 5c · Zoning
Brickyard rezone at 800 North 50 West, Ordinance 21-07
Approved · 5-0
The council adopted a rezone of about 0.80 acres from Commercial to Mixed Use. DeSimone estimated 20 to 24 units after parking and Public Works said street improvements would be required. A school district email opposed rental units over single-family homes. Proponent Jay Thompson said parking requirements constrain the project and design review will ensure fit; listing agent Blake Parker said the site is poor for commercial use. Amy Anderson said the location supports walkability. The minutes record the Planning Commission vote inconsistently as 6-1 and 61.
- Current zone to proposed: COM to MU
- Acres: about 0.80
Item 5d · Parks
2021 public art action plan, Resolution 21-17
Approved · 5-0
The council approved $10,000 in city funds for downtown placemaking art and $10,000 in block grant funds for murals at Soccer Park and Merlin Olsen Park. López asked why Willow Park was not a first project; Planner Aaron Smith said it is in later phases. Wendi Hassan of the Cache Valley Center for the Arts praised the process.
- Budget$10,000
- Grant$10,000
Item 5e · Taxes and fees
Light and power rate schedules, Resolution 21-18
Approved · 5-0
The council approved setting commercial and industrial solar buy-back at one cent above wholesale, changing commercial billing meters, and dropping the $300 bidirectional meter charge for solar customers. No one spoke.
Item 5f · Taxes and fees
Parks, recreation and golf fees, Resolution 21-19
Approved · 5-0
The council approved fee changes including pickleball tournament reservations of up to four of eight courts, separate ballfield and green space fees, tournament staff fees, possible part-time wages up to $15 an hour, and a $100 outside caterer fee at the golf course. No one spoke.
Item W1 · Budget
Workshop: communication center budget adjustment, Resolution 21-22
Discussed
Staff proposed appropriating $42,264 from Communication Center reserves for COVID-related grant expenses.
- Budget$42,264
Item W2 · City code
Workshop: cross connection ordinance, Ordinance 21-08
Discussed
Public Works Director Paul Lindhardt said Title 13 had not been updated in over 10 years, with the largest change letting the city restrict state-certified private testers who fail testing requirements.
Item W3 · Parks
Workshop: Land and Water Conservation Fund grant for Willow Park, Resolution 21-23
Discussed
Parks Director Russ Akina described a grant application due May 1 to replace dugouts, backstops and outfield fences at Willow Park's four fields; the grant covers up to half of qualified costs.
Item W4 · Roads and utilities
Workshop: vacating utility easements in Airport Industrial Park, Ordinance 21-09
Discussed
Staff proposed vacating public utility easements between lots 2, 3 and 4 along 2200 North so the owner can combine the lots.
What residents said
Rental housing at 800 North 50 WestNeighborhood engagement and voting systems
Gail Yost spoke for the library loan; Jay Thompson and Blake Parker spoke on the rezone; Wendi Hassan spoke on public art.