Logan council approves $1 million for Second Dam sediment removal; hears critical lands code and housing fee waiver proposals
February 7, 2023, 5:30 p.m.
The council approved $1 million for Second Dam sediment removal and $75,977 for a mapping subscription, reappointed neighborhood council chairs and heard a transit update. Workshops covered critical lands rules, a denial recommendation on a Canyon Road rezone and fee waivers for moderate income housing.
From the approved minutes. Updated October 14, 2026.
Decisions at a glance
Agenda, item by item
Item 5 · Appointment
Neighborhood council chair reappointments
Approved · 5-0
The council ratified Sue Sorenson (Ellis), Melissa Dahle (Woodruff), Hilary Shughart (Wilson), Katie Lee-Koven (Hillcrest) and Andrea Sinfield (Adams) as neighborhood council chairs; Bridger is vacant.
Item 6 · Appointment
Board appointments
Approved · 5-0
The council reappointed Rick Johnson to the Golf Course Advisory Board and appointed Michael Lasswell to the Water, Sewer and Stormwater Advisory Board.
Item 9 · Presentation
Cache Valley Transit District update
Discussed
Council Member Jeannie Simmonds, a district board member, and board members reported ridership up 15 to 20 percent and a groundbreaking for a new facility in North Logan set for March 6, 2023. Eight of the 19 board members represent Logan. Fewer than 10 transit districts offer free service. No action.
Item 10 · Budget
Budget adjustments, Resolution 23-02 (public hearing)
Approved · 5-0
The council appropriated $75,977 for a subscription contract for ESRI services and $1,000,000 from electric fund reserves for sediment removal at Second Dam. Light and Power Director Mark Montgomery said removal could happen this year if permits allow, or may wait until next winter. No one spoke.
- Contract$75,977 to ESRI
- Contract$1.00 million
Item 11 · City code
Critical lands code, Ordinance 23-02 (workshop)
Discussed
Community Development Director Mike DeSimone presented the amendment to chapter 17.24, which the Planning Commission recommended 6-0 on January 12: a riparian area definition (150 feet from the high-water line for larger streams, 25 feet from centerline for smaller), a 100-foot building setback, a 50-foot wetland setback and 20-foot ditch setback, regulation only of wetlands the Army Corps considers waters of the United States, a reasonable use exception, and removal of prime agricultural lands and wildlife habitat from the list. Existing structures would be treated as nonconforming. Action was set for February 21.
Item 12 · City code
Flood damage prevention code, Ordinance 23-03 (workshop)
Continued
The workshop on changes to chapter 15.27 was continued to February 21.
Item 13 · Zoning
Rezone of 745 East Canyon Road, Ordinance 23-04 (workshop)
Discussed
DeSimone presented a request to rezone a vacant 0.25-acre lot in the Wilson Neighborhood from NR-6 to MR-12, with no development plan. NR-6 allows one home and MR-12 up to three units. Staff and the Planning Commission (6-0, January 12) recommended denial because the site is steep, the future land use plan shows detached residential, and higher development costs alone are not grounds. No comments were received. Action was set for February 21.
- Current zone to proposed: NR-6 to MR-12
- Acres: 0.25
- Planning Commission: recommended denial 6-0, January 12, 2023
Item 14 · Taxes and fees
Fee waiver guidelines for moderate income housing, Resolution 23-03 (workshop)
Discussed
DeSimone presented guidelines under the moderate income housing plan to waive impact and permit fees for up to 30 moderate income housing units a year (estimated cost $100,000 to $300,000), up to 5 conversions of uninhabitable housing a year and up to 5 detached accessory dwelling units a year at half the fees. Eligible projects need a recorded land use restriction agreement, at least half the units restricted to households at or below 60 percent of area median income and nonprofit participation; student housing and campus zone projects are ineligible. Action was set for February 21.
Item 15 · Budget
Budget adjustments, Resolution 23-04 (workshop)
Discussed
Staff proposed $11,611 in a state library grant for public technology, $260,723 from the county Council of Governments for the 700 South 100 East traffic signal and two small federal reimbursements. Action was set for February 21.
- Grant$260,723 to Cache County Council of Governments
- Grant$11,611 to State of Utah
What residents said
Food bank needDeveloper tax deferments
Gail Yost invited the public to a Wilson neighborhood steering committee; Joshua Molitor questioned food bank funding and suggested cutting developer tax deferments.