Logan council approves two mixed-use rezones, parks impact fee spending and 1400 North Main budget
September 5, 2023, 5:30 p.m.
The council approved rezones at 59 East Golf Course Road and 774-776 South Main Street from Commercial to Mixed Use, $340,000 in parks impact fee spending, fiscal 2022 carry-forwards and a general plan grant application, all 5-0. The Redevelopment Agency approved the 1400 North Main project area budget. Workshop items included a solar power contract and a $21 million natural gas power plant appropriation.
From the approved minutes. Updated October 14, 2026.
Decisions at a glance
Agenda, item by item
Item 1 · General plan
General Plan grant support, Resolution 23-37 (public hearing)
Approved · 5-0
The council supported a grant application for a general plan update costing $200,000, with $150,000 in city cash and $50,000 requested from the Community Impact Board; without the grant the project would be delayed one to two years. Speakers asked about public input and neighborhood engagement; Katie Lee Koven, Hillcrest neighborhood chair, stressed engagement and Cassandra Erickson asked how recurring problems would be addressed.
- Grant$50,000 to Community Impact Board
- Budget$150,000
Item 2 · Zoning
59 East Golf Course Road rezone, Ordinance 23-29 (public hearing)
Approved · 5-0
The council rezoned 3.26 acres (TIN 02-322-0001) from Commercial to Mixed Use for Logan Crossroads LLC. The Planning Commission recommended approval 6-0 on July 27. The proponent, Michael Jewell, said the project will be mixed use, not in an opportunity zone, with commercial space between the 6,500 square foot minimum and 12,000 square feet; he described the site as just under two acres, which conflicts with the staff report's 3.26 acres.
- Acres: 3.26
- Current zone → proposed: Commercial → Mixed Use
- Applicant: Logan Crossroads LLC
Item 3 · Zoning
774 and 776 South Main Street rezone, Ordinance 23-30 (public hearing)
Approved · 5-0
The council rezoned two parcels totaling 4.64 acres from Commercial to Mixed Use for Old Saw Mill Properties LLC. The Planning Commission recommended approval 6-0; the staff recommendation lists the address as about 790 South Main. No one spoke.
- Acres: 4.64
- Current zone → proposed: Commercial → Mixed Use
Item 4 · Parks
Parks and recreation impact fee budget adjustment, Resolution 23-34 (public hearing)
Approved · 5-0
The council appropriated $340,000 in restricted impact fees: $110,000 for the 1900 West dog park, $30,000 for a Foothill Nature Park trail crossing and $200,000 for the 600 South park. Parks and Recreation Director Russ Akina said the dog park will cost at least $1 million and be built in phases. Koven thanked the council for the trail crossing.
- Budget$110,000
- Budget$30,000
- Budget$200,000
Item 5 · Budget
Fiscal 2022 carry-forwards, Resolution 23-35 (public hearing)
Approved · 5-0
The council approved carry-forwards led by a $22,944,826 water tank project, $6,876,260 in environmental capital projects, a $6,855,181 library project and a $6,849,605 county road tax grant. The Parks and Recreation carry-forward was reduced from $480,407 to $425,396. No one spoke.
- Budget$22.9 million
- Budget$6.86 million
Contract
Workshop: Steel 1B solar transaction, Resolution 23-38
Discussed
Light & Power Director Mark Montgomery presented an amended transaction for an 80-megawatt solar facility in Box Elder County under a 25-year contract at $34.66 per megawatt-hour, with tax credits split between the developer and UAMPS. About 5 percent of the city's energy would be renewable. The minutes give inconsistent units for the contract amount. Action was set for September 19.
- Contract$35
Budget
Workshop: budget adjustments, Resolution 23-39
Discussed
Richard Anderson previewed $20,107 for equipment repair, $21,000,000 for a natural gas power plant, a $20,444 state grant for paramedic training and $40,000 from Cigna for employee wellness. He said reserves would fall from $30 million to $9 million, below the 15 to 16 percent minimum, with the approved rate increase rebuilding them. Montgomery said the plant would be at the new 1800 South 1000 West substation near Cytiva, three requests for proposals were issued, one vendor was selected and the Power Board unanimously recommended proceeding.
- Budget$21.0 million
- Grant$20,444 to State of Utah
- Grant$40,000 to Cigna
Budget
Redevelopment Agency: 1400 North Main project area budget, Resolution 23-36 RDA
Approved · 5-0
The agency consented to the project area budget: a 20-year term, $13 million revenue cap, no reduction to existing tax revenue for taxing entities, $500,000 in affordable housing reserves, $10.5 million in developer incentives, 5 percent administration, $500,000 for transportation and 35 income-targeted units. Kirk Jensen said it approves the budget structure only and no formal agreement exists yet. The minutes do not reconcile the $205 million investment figure with the $13 million cap. The consent request goes to the school district and county council on September 26 and the formal agreement to the council on September 19. No one spoke.
- Budget$13.0 million
- Grant$10.5 million
What residents said
Deer Pen property saleCemetery capacityPlaza namingResident input on developments
Lou Anne Harris opposed selling the former Deer Pen property rather than using it for a cemetery; the mayor said proceeds go to the perpetual care fund. Matthew Fatuesi criticized naming the plaza for its largest donor. Joshua Molitor asked how many residents must oppose a project before the council sides with residents; Council Member Simmonds and the mayor said they had not seen 800 opponents. Alice Macallister and Dr. Gail Yost made announcements.