Logan council rezones Ville 364 motel for 64 apartments, redirects $3.8 million to East-West sewer line

Decisions at a glance

Agenda, item by item

1. Appointment

   Historic Preservation Commission appointment

   Approved · 4-0

   The council ratified Russell Price to the Historic Preservation Commission.

   Moved by Council Member Tom Jensen, seconded by Council Member Mark Anderson. Vote: 4-0; the minutes say the motion carried unanimously, counted here as the 4 council members present

2. Other

   Award for financial reporting

   Discussed

   Mayor Daines announced the fiscal 2021 annual comprehensive financial report earned the Government Finance Officers Association's Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting. No action.

3. Item 1 · Taxes and fees

   Light and Power connection fees, Resolution 22-32

   Continued · 4-0

   Distribution Manager Steve Crosby proposed a 30 percent across-the-board increase in connection fees for new development, citing a 62 percent average rise in material costs; existing customers are not affected. Council Member Tom Jensen asked whether the increase could be smaller and Mayor Daines said a rate study is coming. Because a fee change needs a public hearing, the council continued the item to August 16.

   Moved by Council Member Amy Anderson, seconded by Council Member Tom Jensen. Vote: 4-0; the minutes say the motion carried unanimously, counted here as the 4 council members present

4. Item 2 · Other

   Residential energy incentive program, Resolution 22-34 (public hearing)

   Approved · 4-0

   The council approved updated rebates for beneficial electrification: a smart thermostat raised from $25 to $50, $200 for a heat pump dryer, $100 for an induction cooktop, $550 for a heat pump water heater, $200 for a whole-house fan and $600 to $1,300 for a ductless mini-split, limited to existing homes and four per customer per year. No one spoke.

   Moved by Council Member Amy Anderson, seconded by Council Member Mark Anderson. Vote: 4-0; the minutes say the motion carried unanimously, counted here as the 4 council members present

5. Item 3 · Taxes and fees

   Annexation application fee, Resolution 22-29 (public hearing)

   Approved · 4-0

   The council set an annexation application fee of $350 plus $25 an acre for the first 50 acres and $10 an acre after, against legal notice costs of about $450 to $500 and mailing costs of $200 to $300. No one spoke.

   • Fee$350 Annexation application base fee, plus $25 per acre for first 50 acres and $10 per acre after

   Moved by Council Member Tom Jensen, seconded by Council Member Mark Anderson. Vote: 4-0; the minutes say the motion carried unanimously, counted here as the 4 council members present

6. Item 4 · City code

   Mobile food vendors, Ordinance 22-17 (public hearing)

   Approved · 4-0

   The council adopted rules that let a mobile food vendor hold a business license from only one jurisdiction, as state law requires, and clarify where vendors may operate. No one spoke.

   Moved by Council Member Amy Anderson, seconded by Council Member Tom Jensen. Vote: 4-0; the minutes say the motion carried unanimously, counted here as the 4 council members present

7. Item 5 · Zoning

   Ville 364 rezone, Ordinance 22-16 (public hearing)

   Approved · 4-0 · 364 South Main (also given as 354 South Main)

   The council rezoned two parcels totaling 1.32 acres on South Main from Commercial to Town Center 1 to convert a 1980s motel into 64 residential units. The Planning Commission recommended approval 6-0 and staff noted the building would not change and the traffic effect would be similar. Gail Yost, Debbie Brough, Nicole Burnard, Lucas Martin and Jess Lucero supported it, citing affordable housing, walkability and the end of 30-day stay limits; Joshua Molitor opposed it as proposed, saying TC-1 is not adequate and Main Street is unsafe for children. Council Member Tom Jensen supported the project but worried about spot zoning and a future sale, and the city attorney said a restrictive covenant would have to be offered voluntarily. Mark Anderson said the applicant verbally agreed to rezone back after the project. Keith Warburton, for the project, called it a state model.

   • Current zone to proposed: Commercial to Town Center 1
   • Acres: 1.32; units: 64
   • Planning Commission: recommended approval 6-0, June 23, 2022

   Moved by Council Member Mark Anderson, seconded by Council Member Amy Anderson. Vote: 4-0; the minutes say the motion carried unanimously, counted here as the 4 council members present

   Follow Ville 364 rezone (364 South Main) in the development tracker →

8. Item 6 · Budget

   Budget adjustments, Resolution 22-33 (public hearing)

   Approved · 4-0

   With no comment, the council appropriated donations and grants including $128,021 in RAPZ funds for fireworks and park work, RAPZ grants of $140,000 for the Willow Park Sports Complex, $209,000 for the Woodruff neighborhood park on 200 South and $50,000 for the Logan River bridge and trail link, $26,500 in state fire wellness funds, an $85,000 state drug task force grant and $40,000 in employee wellness funds.

   • Grant$140,000 Willow Park Sports Complex. Paid from RAPZ grant
   • Grant$209,000 200 South Woodruff neighborhood park. Paid from RAPZ grant
   • Grant$50,000 Logan River bridge and trail link to Kunzler. Paid from RAPZ grant
   • Grant$128,021 Fireworks, Stewart Nature Park Learning Circle and 600 South Park. Paid from RAPZ municipal allocation
   • Grant$85,000 to State of Utah Police drug use reduction task force. Paid from State grant

   Moved by Council Member Tom Jensen, seconded by Council Member Amy Anderson. Vote: 4-0; the minutes say the motion carried unanimously, counted here as the 4 council members present

9. Item 7 · Roads and utilities

   American Rescue Plan funds for East-West sewer line, Resolution 22-31 (public hearing)

   Approved · 4-0 · 200 North west of Main Street and 400 North east of Main Street

   The council redirected $3,806,781 in American Rescue Plan funds, earlier set aside for a water storage project with grant timing problems, to replacement of the East-West sewer line along 200 North and 400 North, estimated at over $4 million. The lines are over 100 years old and run under state highways. Funds must be spent by December 31, 2026 and the project designed and bid by the end of 2024. No one spoke.

   • Budget$3.81 million East-West sewer line replacement. Paid from American Rescue Plan Act

   Moved by Council Member Mark Anderson, seconded by Council Member Tom Jensen. Vote: 4-0; the minutes say the motion carried unanimously, counted here as the 4 council members present

10. Budget

    Budget adjustments, Resolution 22-35 (workshop)

    Discussed

    Staff proposed $11,269 in donated funds for the public arts program, $183,792 from the sale of park property for design of a dog park, a Woodruff park and Foothill Nature Park, $75,770 in state after-school funds, $4,363 in Cruise-In reimbursements and $14,300 in donations for police investigative equipment. Action was set for August 16.

    • Land deal$183,792 Proceeds of park property sale, for park design. Paid from Sale of park property

What residents said

Development pressure in EllisMain Street safety for children

Joshua Molitor said he missed a meeting on the 200 South 800 West rezone and felt residents were not heard; Nicole Burnard reported on housing needs; school board member Frank Stewart reported on school construction and the first football game at Green Canyon High.