Logan council approves CAPSA shelter funding and $3.5 million in grant adjustments

Decisions at a glance

Agenda, item by item

1. Item 5a · Parks

   $1 million gift for Center Block Plaza

   Discussed

   The mayor announced a $1 million gift from the Jim and Carol Laub Family Foundation and Cache Valley Electric Co. toward the Center Block Plaza's stage, winter ice rink and summer water feature. No action.

   • Grant$1.00 million to Jim and Carol Laub Family Foundation and Cache Valley Electric Co. Center Block Plaza stage, ice rink and water feature. Paid from Private gift

   Follow Center Block downtown redevelopment in the development tracker →

2. Item 5b · Appointment

   Fine Arts Committee appointments

   Approved · 5-0

   The council ratified Ann T. Geary, Anne Shifrer and Richard H. Steele to the Fine Arts Committee.

   Moved by Council Member Tom Jensen, seconded by Council Member Jeannie Simmonds. Vote: 5-0; the minutes say the motion carried unanimously, counted here as the 5 council members present

3. Item 6 · City code

   Accessory dwelling unit outreach

   Discussed

   Simmonds noted a Planning Commission hearing on accessory dwelling unit guidelines on August 12. Mayor Daines said changes may affect parking rules. López asked for outreach to Spanish-speaking residents; the recorder said it was possible. No action.

4. Item 7 · Budget

   $25,000 for CAPSA shelter costs, Resolution 21-40

   Approved · 5-0

   After a hearing with no comment, the council approved $25,000 to CAPSA for operating a qualified homeless shelter from January to June 2022. About $100,000 would otherwise go from the general fund to the state.

   • Grant$25,000 to CAPSA Qualified homeless shelter costs, January to June 2022. Paid from General fund

   Moved by Council Member Jeannie Simmonds, seconded by Council Member Amy Anderson. Vote: 5-0; the minutes say the motion carried unanimously, counted here as the 5 council members present

5. Item 8 · Budget

   Grant and fund budget adjustments of $3.5 million, Resolution 21-41

   Approved · 5-0

   The council approved 13 appropriations, including $2,531,866 from the Cache County Council of Governments for 100 West Corridor Improvement phase 1, $201,201 for the Logan River Trail at Mendon Road, $197,000 for the Center Block plaza splash pad and ice rink, and $115,000 for Bridger Park pickleball lights. In answer to Amy Anderson, the mayor said UDOT engineering requirements for the 10th West underpass wall raised its costs sharply, so those funds go to pickleball lights while staff keep researching the underpass. No one spoke.

   • Grant$201,201 to State of Utah Logan River Trail 600 South Mendon Road project. Paid from State grant
   • Grant$160,000 Trapper Park restroom and parking lot asphalt. Paid from RAPZ grant FY22
   • Grant$115,000 Bridger Park pickleball court lights. Paid from RAPZ grant FY22
   • Grant$197,000 Center Block plaza splash pad and ice rink. Paid from RAPZ grant FY22
   • Grant$19,263 to State of Utah Library digital content. Paid from State grant
   • Grant$12,000 to State of Utah Library books. Paid from State grant
   • Grant$125,741 July 3 and 24 fireworks, Logan River Trail flood wall, Riverside Spring Creek Trail, infield groomer. Paid from 2021 RAPZ tax municipal population allocation
   • Grant$6,702 Tree planting. Paid from Funds received
   • Grant$15,000 to State of Utah Library book bike, outdoor equipment and laptops. Paid from State grant
   • Grant$85,000 to State of Utah Police drug use reduction, prevention and investigation. Paid from State task force grant
   • Purchase$40,000 Replacement Community Development vehicle. Paid from Insurance recovery and department reserves
   • Grant$2.53 million to Cache County Council of Governments 100 West Corridor Improvement phase 1. Paid from COG grant
   • Grant$1,500 to State of Utah Police equipment. Paid from State grant

   Moved by Council Member Tom Jensen, seconded by Council Member Amy Anderson. Vote: 5-0; the minutes say the motion carried unanimously, counted here as the 5 council members present

   Follow 100 West reconstruction and Logan River bridge in the development tracker →

   Follow Center Block downtown redevelopment in the development tracker →

6. Item 9 · Public hearing

   Exchange of city land with Hyclone Laboratories (Cytiva) for a substation site

   No action · 920 West 1800 South

   City Attorney Kymber Housley presented a hearing on exchanging city property at 920 West 1800 South for property on 1800 South to be used as a city power substation, because Cytiva needs the parcel for expansion. The minutes give the replacement address as both 980 and 80 West 1800 South. No one spoke and the minutes record no motion or vote.

   • Land dealAmount not given to Hyclone Laboratories, LLC (Cytiva) Land exchange for city substation site

7. Item 10 · Budget

   Workshop: Cruise-In event costs, Resolution 21-42

   Discussed

   Staff proposed $4,940 to reimburse Public Works and Police for Cruise-In event costs covered by a donation. The mayor said every organization pays for these services and the committee may seek another sponsor.

   • Payment$4,940 Public Works and Police costs for Cruise-In event. Paid from Donation

8. Item 11 · Contract

   Workshop: Comcast cable franchise renewal, Resolution 21-43

   Discussed

   City Attorney Housley said the franchise with Comcast renews every five years with no changes except updates to federal law. Public Works Director Paul Lindhardt said Comcast had not started any right-of-way project and work requires a permit. Light and Power Director Mark Montgomery said the city owns most poles and attachments need an agreement.

What residents said

Accessory dwelling unit outreach to Spanish speakers

No public comment recorded.