Logan council consents to 1400 North Main tax increment, approves solar contract and $21 million power plant appropriation

Decisions at a glance

Agenda, item by item

1. 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 Cap on the city's tax increment consent

   Moved by Council Member Mark Anderson, seconded by Council Member Jeannie Simmonds. Vote: 5-0 on roll call

   Follow 1400 North Main community reinvestment project area in the development tracker →

   Follow Cache Valley Marketplace (Cache Valley Mall redevelopment, called Woodsonia in 2023 minutes) in the development tracker →

2. 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$35 to UAMPS / Steel 1B project Price per megawatt-hour, 25-year solar power purchase. Paid from Light & Power

   Moved by Council Member Amy Anderson, seconded by Council Member Tom Jensen. Vote: 5-0 on roll call

3. 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 Natural gas power plant. Paid from Electric reserves
   • Grant$20,444 to State of Utah Paramedic EMS training
   • Grant$40,000 to Cigna Employee wellness
   • Budget$20,107 Equipment repair

   Moved by Council Member Amy Anderson, seconded by Council Member Tom Jensen. Vote: 5-0 on roll call

4. 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.

   Follow Logan wastewater treatment plant in the development tracker →

5. 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 Emergency management supplies
   • Budget$96,601 911 dispatch operations
   • Grant$150,000 to State of Utah Trapper Park bridge

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.