Logan council consents to 1400 North Main tax increment, approves solar contract and $21 million power plant appropriation
September 19, 2023, 5:30 p.m.
The council voted 5-0 to consent to tax-increment financing for the 1400 North Main Community Reinvestment Project Area, approve an amended 25-year solar power transaction and appropriate $21 million from reserves for a natural gas power plant. Workshop items covered sewer regulation changes and further budget adjustments.
From the approved minutes. Updated October 14, 2026.
In brief
5 items came up for a decision or discussion: 3 approved and 2 discussed.
The agenda records 9 dollar amounts, the largest $21.0 million.
3 items here are tracked in the city's development tracker.
This write-up links 2 source documents.
5 members were present.
Residents raised private roads in deer crest, high-density housing, and plaza 45 building.
The previous City Council meeting was on September 5, 2023: Logan council approves two mixed-use rezones, parks impact fee spending and 1400 North Main budget
The next one was on October 3, 2023: Logan council approves budget adjustments including Trapper Park bridge grant; Second Dam sediment bids previewed
Decisions at a glance
Agenda, item by item
General plan
Consent to tax increment for the 1400 North Main project area, Resolution 23-40
Approved · 5-0
The council consented to the use of tax increment for the project area, with a 20-year term, 5 percent of the increment for administration and 10 percent for housing. The minutes give a $1,591,200 cap, the city's estimated share. Economic Development Director Kirk Jensen also discussed timing of a closing on the mall sale, possibly in November.
- Budget$1.59 million
Contract
Steel 1B solar project transaction schedule, Resolution 23-38 (public hearing)
Approved · 5-0
The council approved a second amended and restated transaction schedule for the Steel 1B solar project, an 80-megawatt facility in Box Elder County. The amended contract covers 5,747 kilowatts at $34.66 per megawatt-hour over 25 years. No one spoke.
- Contract$34.66 to UAMPS / Steel 1B project
Budget
Budget adjustments, Resolution 23-39 (public hearing)
Approved · 5-0
The council appropriated $20,107 for equipment repair, $21,000,000 for a natural gas power plant from reserves (leaving about $9 million against a $15 million target), a $20,444 state grant for paramedic training and $40,000 from Cigna for employee wellness. Dr. Gail Yost praised the city's financial health. Joshua Molitor asked who would supply gas; Light & Power Director Mark Montgomery said it would be bought on the open exchange or hedged if needed.
- Budget$21.0 million
- Grant$20,444 to State of Utah
- Grant$40,000 to Cigna
- Budget$20,107
City code
Workshop: sewer regulations, Ordinance 23-31
Discussed
Environmental staff presented changes to the sewer chapter covering plant performance, pretreatment local limits and industrial fines, with a maximum administrative fine of $100,000 per day per violation and up to $25,000 more for chronic violators. Action was set for October 3.
Budget
Workshop: budget adjustments
Discussed
Previewed $15,000 from the state for emergency management supplies, $96,601 for 911 dispatch operations and a $150,000 state grant for a bridge at Trapper Park, which the mayor said would be matched by the city for a $300,000 project. The October 3 resolution listed the dispatch amount as $69,390.
- Grant$15,000 to State of Utah
- Budget$96,601
- Grant$150,000 to State of Utah
What residents said
Private roads in Deer CrestHigh-density housingPlaza 45 building
Jason Lambert asked the city to adopt private roads in the Deer Crest neighborhood as public roads or help with resurfacing and maintenance; Public Works would estimate the cost. Joshua Molitor raised concerns about high-density housing. Ray Ann Hansen, Adams neighborhood chair, reported a neighborhood event with over 200 attendees. Matthew Fatuesi asked about the future of the city-owned Plaza 45 building.