Logan council approves fireworks closure areas and budget adjustments; Transportation Master Plan previewed
June 6, 2023, 5:30 p.m.
With Chairman López excused, the council voted 4-0 on the fireworks closed areas and a budget adjustment, ratified three board appointments and previewed several June 20 items, including elected officials' wages, a Transportation Master Plan to replace the 2011 plan and a rezone for a daycare. Council Member Mark Anderson took part by phone and was excused at 7:56 p.m. The Redevelopment Agency approved a 1400 North Main survey area.
From the approved minutes. Updated October 14, 2026.
Decisions at a glance
Agenda, item by item
Appointment
Board appointments
Approved · 4-0
The council ratified Val Dee Christensen to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board, then Rachel Behm (Parks and Recreation, reappointment) and Jess Lucero (Planning Commission, reappointment).
Public safety
Fireworks closed areas, Resolution 23-16
Approved · 4-0
Fire Chief Brad Hannig presented closure boundaries matching last year's: the east bench along 1200 East, Highway 89, Canyon Road, Crockett Avenue, Riverside Drive, Mountain Road and the Logan River to Stewart Nature Park, and the west side along 600 West, 200 South and 1000 West. An area east of the Logan River around the island was confirmed at Council Member Simmonds' request. Hannig said fire risk is low by July 4 and higher by July 24 because of plant growth.
Budget
Budget adjustments, Resolution 23-21 (public hearing)
Approved · 4-0
The council appropriated $21,569 for police overtime reimbursements, $37,000 in donations toward art for the new library, $79,000 from Cache County for flood-mitigation equipment and supplies, and $7,850 in donations for the annual police banquet. No one spoke.
- Budget$21,569
- Grant$37,000
- Grant$79,000 to Cache County
- Grant$7,850
Budget
Workshop: Utah Retirement Systems contributions, Resolution 23-22
Discussed
HR Director Ambrie Darley said the city would fund 100 percent of required employee contributions for eligible Tier 1 members, while Tier 2 members pay their own. Action was set for June 20.
Budget
Workshop: elected officials' wages, Ordinance 23-17
Discussed
Darley proposed $118,270.29 a year for the mayor plus a $6,000 car allowance and $18,555.76 for each council member plus a $300 car allowance. Council wages had not risen in ten years. She compared Spanish Fork (council members $17,096 plus benefits) and Murray (council members $17,779 plus benefits). Council Member Simmonds asked about donating raises back to the city, which the mayor has done before and the finance director confirmed is possible.
- Budget$118,270
- Budget$18,556
Taxes and fees
Workshop: property line adjustment fee schedule, Resolution 23-23
Discussed
City Engineer Darren Farar proposed $460 for boundary line adjustments and minor plat amendments (multiplied by 1.5 if a public hearing is required), $220 for right-of-way or easement dedications and $740 for vacations. Public Works dedications would not be charged.
- Fee$460
- Fee$220
- Fee$740
Roads and utilities
Workshop: Transportation Master Plan, Resolution 23-19
Discussed
Farar presented the plan, which replaces the 2011 plan, has a 35-year horizon and is to be updated every five to seven years. A virtual open house on August 25, 2020 drew 595 public comments. Council members asked about bicycle and pedestrian integration, regional coordination and peak-hour levels of service (about 5 to 7 p.m.); Farar confirmed the capital improvement numbers represent specific projects and said a draft would be posted. Council Member Mark Anderson was excused at 7:56 p.m. during this discussion. Action was set for June 20.
City code
Workshop: waste-related uses in CS and IP zones, Ordinance 23-18
Discussed
DeSimone proposed removing waste-related uses as permitted or conditional uses in the CS and IP zones (Chapter 17.11) while keeping them in the Public zone, home of the city's transfer station and landfill. The Planning Commission recommended approval 6-0 on May 25. No comments had been received.
Zoning
Workshop: 1362 North 400 West rezone and daycare, Ordinance 23-19
Discussed
DeSimone presented a rezone of about 0.22 acres from MR-12 to Community Commercial with a conditional use permit for a commercial daycare (Little Wonders West Building Two) serving 35 to 40 additional children. The Planning Commission recommended approval 6-0 on May 25 with 17 conditions. No comments came from owners within 300 feet.
- Acres: about 0.22
- Current zone → proposed: MR-12 → Community Commercial
- Applicant: Nibley Corner LLC
Budget
Workshop: budget adjustments, Resolution 23-24
Discussed
Previewed a $5,310 U.S. Department of Justice reimbursement, $30,500 from the Logan City School District for after-school programs and a $9,189 reimbursement for fire training.
- Payment$5,310 to U.S. Department of Justice
- Grant$30,500 to Logan City School District
- Payment$9,189
General plan
Redevelopment Agency: 1400 North Main survey area, Resolution 23-20 RDA
Approved · 3-0
The agency designated the area south of 1400 North to 1000 North between Main Street and 200 East as a survey area to study a possible community reinvestment project area. No eminent domain would be used, so no blight study was required. Council Members Simmonds and Jensen explained that such areas use property-tax increment to fund revitalization. López and Mark Anderson were absent from the agency vote.
What residents said
Housing livability standardsPolice conduct
Aaron Richie raised housing livability for immigrants; Mayor Daines and City Attorney Craig Carlston said state code limits inspections. Erin Bennett alleged civil-rights violations by Logan police. Matthew Fatuesi commented on taking the road less traveled.