Logan council approves $546,010 community development grant plan
June 1, 2021, 5:30 p.m.
The council approved the program year 2021 CDBG plan and a $30,500 school district grant for summer programs. Workshops covered a zoning change to allow big-box stores in industrial areas, a fiber franchise agreement and a 3 percent raise for elected officials.
From the approved minutes. Updated October 14, 2026.
Decisions at a glance
Agenda, item by item
Item 1 · Budget
Fiscal 2020-21 budget adjustment of $30,500, Resolution 21-28
Approved · 5-0
The council approved a $30,500 Logan City School District grant for the Parks and Recreation program. Gail Yost asked whether it matches prior years; Parks Director Russ Akina said grants come from various sources and the funds will partly create a third summer playground site at Merlin Olsen Park.
- Grant$30,500 to Logan City School District
Item 2 · Budget
Program year 2021 CDBG annual action plan, Resolution 21-27
Approved · 5-0
The council approved the plan for an estimated $546,010 (plus possibly $7,930 from the 600 East project): $50,000 for sidewalk at 500 West 400 South, $115,415 for 600 East between 500 and 700 North, $100,000 for Riverside Drive sidewalk, $20,000 for Little Lambs shelving and forklift, $77,000 for Whittier Center playground flooring, $10,000 for Art in the Park murals, $20,000 for a Sunshine Terrace van, $27,165 for CAPSA technology, $11,500 for English Language Center equipment and $107,000 for administration. Sunshine Terrace and Little Lambs representatives thanked the council.
- Grant$546,010
Item 3 · City code
Workshop: big-box and bank uses in industrial zone, Ordinance 21-12
Discussed
Planner Russ Holley proposed making banks, general sales and service, and big-box stores over 100,000 square feet conditional uses in the Industrial zone, to encourage big-box retailers to move from Main Street to the west side. Staff recommended approval. The Planning Commission tied 2-2 on May 27. Amy Anderson asked about the commission's concerns; Holley said they centered on banks and added traffic. Jensen said routing semi-trucks to west-side roads could reduce Main Street traffic.
Item 4 · Budget
Workshop: golf course and after-school budget adjustment, Resolution 21-32
Discussed
Staff proposed $11,000 for Logan River Golf Course part-time wages and credit card fees and a $5,000 school district grant for the after-school program at Bridger Elementary.
- Budget$11,000
- Grant$5,000 to Logan City School District
Item 5 · Contract
Workshop: telecommunications franchise with First Digital Telecom, Resolution 21-29
Discussed
City Engineer Bill Young said fiber carrier First Digital Telecom began work before obtaining a franchise, and the agreement covers it. The mayor asked about sidewalk repair, bonding (a right-of-way permit carries a $500 deposit) and bore logs, and suggested a future ordinance and a penalty for missing notice; the council voiced agreement. Young said the terms are comparable to agreements with Comcast, CenturyLink and Dominion Energy.
Item 6 · Budget
Workshop: Utah Retirement Systems contributions, Resolution 21-30
Discussed
The city funds tier-one employees' member contributions; tier-two employees pay their own.
Item 7 · Budget
Workshop: elected official wages, Resolution 21-31
Discussed
Human Resource Director Ambrie Darley proposed a 3 percent increase for the mayor and council, saying pay has not risen in about ten years and is below the state average. Amy Anderson said incremental increases are preferable to a large catch-up and could affect who can afford to run.
What residents said
Plain-language notices
Gail Yost urged plainer legal notices and asked about the school grant; Lila Geddes of Sunshine Terrace and Ted Chalfant of Little Lambs thanked the council for CDBG funds.