Logan council raises ice rink fees, raises purchasing thresholds and funds $800,000 for Woodsonia legal costs
November 21, 2023, 5:30 p.m.
The council voted on parks fees, budget items, higher purchasing thresholds and recertification of the Justice Court, all unanimously, with Council Member Jensen taking part by phone until 7:09 p.m. The Redevelopment Agency approved $500,000 in affordable housing reserves toward Woodsonia. Auditors reported an unmodified opinion on the fiscal 2023 financial statements.
From the approved minutes. Updated October 14, 2026.
Decisions at a glance
Agenda, item by item
Budget
Fiscal 2023 financial statement and audit
Discussed
Auditor Steven Rowley of Keddington & Christensen reported an unmodified opinion, the highest level available, with no material weaknesses or noncompliance. A single audit was triggered because CDBG spending crossed $750,000. The firm has one year left on a five-year contract. No vote was taken.
Item 1 · Taxes and fees
Parks and Recreation fees, Resolution 23-49 (public hearing)
Approved with conditions · 5-0
The council approved amended skating fees: $5 per person per session for adults 18 and over, $3 for those under 18, active military and veterans and seniors 60 and over, and $3 for students 18 and over with ID. Group rates were deferred until more data is available and ice rink occupancy was reduced to 60 to 90 per session. Driving range revenue was about $175,000 last year. Mike Johnson asked about group discounts; Erin Bennett said county residents should not be charged more than Logan residents in the future.
- Fee$5
- Fee$3
Item 2 · Budget
Budget adjustments, Resolution 23-47 (public hearing)
Approved · 5-0
The council appropriated $80,000 for special inspection services reimbursement, $20,329 for police overtime reimbursements, a $100,000 state loan forgiveness grant for the Water Lead Service Line Inventory, $32,784 for development traffic studies, up to $800,000 in contingent legal fees for the Woodsonia development from the risk management fund, $60,000 for credit card fees, supplies and maintenance, and a $390,000 grant for the after-school program serving four elementary schools and the school district. Joshua Molitor asked about the $800,000; City Attorney Carlston said it is a cap and the final amount is unknown.
- Payment$80,000
- Payment$20,329
- Grant$100,000 to State of Utah
- Budget$32,784
- Payment$800,000
- Budget$60,000
- Grant$390,000
Item 3 · City code
Purchasing thresholds, Ordinance 23-34 (public hearing)
Approved · 5-0
The council raised thresholds: best value at $0 to $5,000, three quotes at $5,001 to $10,000, three bids and a purchase order at $10,001 to $100,000, and formal bidding above $100,000. The old thresholds were three quotes to $5,000, three bids from $5,001 to $50,000 and formal bidding above $50,000. Finance Director Richard Anderson said inflation and vendor reluctance drove the change and documentation requirements remain at every level. Erin Bennett opposed the change.
Item 4 · Other
Municipal Justice Court recertification, Resolution 23-51
Approved · 5-0
The council recertified the court as Class 1, which requires at least 501 cases a month; it averages about 635 a month. Carlston said all statutory requirements are met and no public hearing is required.
Item 5 · Budget
Workshop: 2022 CAPER, Resolution 23-50
Discussed
Russ Holley reported Logan received $553,670 in CDBG funds in program year 2022, with $110,077.11 (19.88 percent) in costs, including $88,997.31 for administration, and projects benefiting 18,580 residents in low- and moderate-income areas. Action was set for December 5.
- Grant$553,670
Item 6 · Zoning
Workshop: 100 North rezone from TC-2 to NR-6, Ordinance 23-35
Discussed
Planner Tanya Rice presented a request on behalf of seven owners to rezone eight parcels on about 2 acres of 100 North between 100 East and 200 East from TC-2 to NR-6. Five parcels are owner-occupied historic single-family homes, two are vacant and one is a grandfathered triplex. Staff recommended denial as in conflict with Ordinance 18-07, and the Planning Commission voted 6-0 for denial on November 9. Council Member Simmonds recused herself from the discussion. Action was set for December 5.
- Acres: about 2
- Current zone → proposed: TC-2 → NR-6
- Planning Commission: recommended denial 6-0
Item 7 · Zoning
Workshop: crisis receiving center rezone, Ordinance 23-36
Discussed
Russ Holley presented a request to rezone 2.03 acres near 1950 North (Auto Mall Drive) and 200 West from Commercial to Public for a 24/7 Bear River Mental Health crisis receiving center funded by the state. The Planning Commission recommended approval 6-0. Staff noted nearness to NR-6 residential land, loss of commercial land next to car dealerships and possible late-night noise. A comment asked about transit access, the nearest stop being about three blocks away. Action was set for December 5.
- Acres: 2.03
- Current zone → proposed: Commercial → Public
- Planning Commission: recommended approval 6-0
Item 8 · Budget
Workshop: fire department budget adjustments, Resolution 23-52
Discussed
Richard Anderson previewed $161,253 in wildland fire reimbursements, $29,119 in wildland EMS reimbursements and $1,854,702 for a new ladder truck that would take three to four years to arrive; the current ladder truck would be sold to North Logan. The minutes give inconsistent truck years. Action was set for December 5.
- Payment$161,253
- Payment$29,119
- Purchase$1.85 million
Item 9 · Development
Redevelopment Agency: $500,000 affordable housing reserve toward Woodsonia, Resolution 23-48 RDA (public hearing)
Approved · 4-0
The agency approved drawing $500,000 from affordable housing reserves toward the Woodsonia project at 1300 North Main. Kirk Jensen defined affordable housing as meeting HUD and state standards, at 80 percent of area median income for Cache County. No one spoke. Council Member Jensen had left the meeting and did not vote.
- Grant$500,000 to Woodsonia (developer)
What residents said
Purchasing oversightLegal costs for WoodsoniaCrisis center transit access
Erin Bennett told a story about sharing an elk and raised county resident fees and purchasing thresholds; Joshua Molitor read part of the Gettysburg Address and asked about the $800,000 in legal fees.