Logan council approves $1 million for Second Dam sediment removal and transit board change; 1400 North Main interlocal agreements approved
October 17, 2023, 5:30 p.m.
The council voted 5-0 to appropriate $1,000,000 from electric reserves for Second Dam sediment removal, support a smaller Cache Valley Transit District board and continue the sewer ordinance to January 16. The Redevelopment Agency approved interlocal agreements for tax diversion in the 1400 North Main project area. Workshop items included a moderate-income housing code change and a Willow Lakes rezone with a planning recommendation of denial.
From the approved minutes. Updated October 14, 2026.
Decisions at a glance
Agenda, item by item
Other
Mayor's report: Fire Chief leaving
No action
Fire Chief Brad Hannig will leave to become deputy director of the Utah Communications Authority on November 2; Assistant Chief Nate Thompson will serve as interim chief.
Other
December meeting schedule
Approved · 5-0
The council canceled its December 19 meeting, leaving December 5, and resumes January 2, 2024.
Other
Cache Valley Transit District board apportionment, Resolution 23-41
Approved · 5-0
The council adopted support for the apportionment under state law, effective January 1, 2024, reducing the board from 19 to 9 members with 4 from Logan. Council Member Simmonds confirmed the city's voting share stays proportional.
City code
Sewer regulations, Ordinance 23-31 (public hearing)
Continued · 5-0
The city attorney said the state's 30-day comment period was still open, so the item was continued to January 16, 2024.
Budget
Budget adjustments, Resolution 23-43 (public hearing)
Approved · 5-0
The council appropriated $13,464 in CDBG funds, $8,080 for the library's interlibrary loan program and $1,000,000 from electric fund reserves for Second Dam sediment removal. Dr. Gail Yost asked about timing and community effects; Council Member Simmonds said most work would not affect the roadway, and the mayor said the contract was expected to start in December pending state and federal permits.
- Contract$1.00 million
- Grant$13,464
- Grant$8,080 to State of Utah
City code
Workshop: moderate-income housing code amendments, Ordinance 23-32
Discussed
Community Development Director Mike DeSimone proposed density bonuses of up to 25 percent on sites over three acres with at least 5 percent of units deed-restricted at or below 80 percent of area median income, micro-living units of 150 to 400 square feet, and raising the occupancy limit from three to four unrelated people. The Planning Commission recommended approval 6-1. Council Member Simmonds said the 5 percent share was too low and suggested 9 to 10 percent; Council Member Jensen said the incentive must be strong enough for developers. Action was set for November 7.
Zoning
Workshop: Willow Lakes rezone, Ordinance 23-33
Discussed
Planner Tanya Rice presented a request to rezone about four parcels on 1100 South from NR-6 to Mixed Use. Staff and the Planning Commission (7-0) recommended denial, citing the Future Land Use Plan and Woodruff Neighborhood Plan; commissioners suggested a planned development overlay might fit better. A proponent said a grocery store was planned for one corner. Action was set for November 7.
- Current zone → proposed: NR-6 → Mixed Use
- Planning Commission: recommended denial 7-0
Budget
Workshop: budget adjustments, Resolution 23-45
Discussed
Previewed $396 for library Wi-Fi hotspot renewal, $11,610 from the Bulletproof Vest Partnership, $6,250 in Public Works training contributions and $248,584 from communication radio reserves. Finance staff said the radio project is not finished but uses all funds set aside for it. Action was set for November 7.
- Budget$396
- Grant$11,610
- Budget$6,250
- Budget$248,584
General plan
Redevelopment Agency: 1400 North Main interlocal agreements, Resolution 23-44 RDA (public hearing)
Approved · 5-0
The agency approved interlocal agreements for tax diversion in the 1400 North Main project area with Cache County, the Logan City School District and the city. The county and school district had already approved; an agreement with the developer, called Woodsonia in the minutes, was pending. The mayor said demolition was planned for March 2024 with a two-year build-out; Council Member Simmonds said a traffic impact study would be done. Dr. Yost asked about timeline, traffic and a required public access right.
What residents said
1400 North Main parking and trafficSecond Dam workShort-term rental cap
Joshua Molitor asked whether parking for the 1400 North Main project was addressed; the mayor said there was more parking than the project needed. Dr. Gail Yost asked about the Second Dam work and the 1400 North Main timeline.