Logan council approves crisis receiving center rezone and continues 100 North rezone; Jensen recognized after ten years
December 5, 2023, 5:30 p.m.
The council adopted the rezone of 2.03 acres near 1950 North from Commercial to Public for a state-funded mental health crisis receiving center, and continued the 100 North TC-2 to NR-6 rezone to January 16. Hearings were held on selling Plaza 45 and Fire Station 70. Council Member Tom Jensen, taking part by phone, was recognized for ten years of service.
From the approved minutes. Updated October 14, 2026.
Decisions at a glance
Agenda, item by item
Other
Election canvass
No action
Cache County election specialist Dustin Hansen reported turnout of 28.18 percent with 5,550 ballots cast, and said candidates in third through fifth place were within 0.25 percent, the recount margin.
Appointment
Cache Valley Transit District representative
Approved · 5-0
The council ratified Flor Estrada as Logan's representative on the Cache Valley Transit District Board.
Item 1 · Other
Sale of Plaza 45, 41 North Main Street (public hearing)
No action
Economic Development Director Kirk Jensen said multiple letters of intent were received after a request for proposals issued in January 2022 and the mayor would review offers, with emphasis on restaurant or food repurposing, tenant improvement timing and price. The plaza sells as one parcel and proceeds return to the Redevelopment Agency. No one spoke. No council action was required.
Item 2 · Other
Sale of Fire Station 70, 76 East 200 North (public hearing)
No action
City Attorney Craig Carlston said the new station is expected to be finished in January or February 2024 and only the station and its fenced parking area would sell, about 0.75 acres, as-is. Jensen said 'not suitable' means the building does not meet state fire-station code, not that it is unsafe. Pastor Paul Campbell of Gospel East Church said his congregation is outgrowing its space and wants to buy the station and open a counseling center. No council action was required.
Item 3 · Budget
Program year 2022 CAPER, Resolution 23-50 (public hearing)
Approved · 5-0
The council approved the report: $553,670 in CDBG funds, $110,077.11 (19.88 percent) in costs, including $88,997.31 for administration and $21,079.80 toward the 2024-2028 Consolidated Plan, and projects that benefited 18,580 residents in low- and moderate-income areas. No one spoke.
- Grant$553,670
Item 4 · Zoning
100 North rezone from TC-2 to NR-6, Ordinance 23-35 (public hearing)
Continued · 4-0-1
The request covers eight parcels, about 2 acres, on both sides of 100 North between 100 East and 200 East. Staff recommended denial as contrary to Ordinance 18-07 and the Planning Commission voted 6-0 for denial on November 9. Reed Bolam asked for transparency and preservation of the historic homes. The council discussed the commercial zoning history (north side since the 1950s, south side since the 1980s), preservation goals and whether a downzone was needed. Council Member Simmonds recused herself from discussion and abstained in the vote. The council continued the item to January 16 as an action item with no new hearing.
- Acres: about 2
- Current zone → proposed: TC-2 → NR-6
Item 5 · Zoning
Crisis receiving center rezone, Ordinance 23-36 (public hearing)
Approved · 5-0
The council rezoned 2.03 acres near 1950 North (Auto Mall Drive) and 200 West (TIN 04-080-0044) from Commercial to Public for a 24/7 mental health crisis receiving center for the Bear River region, fully funded by the state; a conditional use permit is required later. The Planning Commission recommended approval 6-0; staff flagged possible noise and nearness to NR-6 homes. Beth Smith and Tim Frost of Bear River Mental Health and Cache County Executive David Zook urged approval, citing regional need and relief for emergency rooms and jails. Council Member Amy Anderson said she had no concerns about proximity to NR-6.
- Acres: 2.03
- Current zone → proposed: Commercial → Public
- Planning Commission: recommended approval 6-0
Item 6 · Budget
Budget adjustments, Resolution 23-52 (public hearing)
Approved · 5-0
The council appropriated $161,253 in wildland fire reimbursements, $29,119 in wildland EMS reimbursements and $1,854,702 toward a new ladder truck from the capital equipment fund, with delivery estimated three to four years out. No one spoke.
- Payment$161,253
- Payment$29,119
- Purchase$1.85 million
Item 7 · Budget
Workshop: police forfeiture budget adjustment, Resolution 23-53
Discussed
Finance Director Richard Anderson previewed $9,620 from forfeited firearms sold through a qualified buyer. Action was set for January 2.
- Budget$9,620
Item 8 · Contract
Workshop: Payson Power Project agreement, Resolution 23-54
Discussed
Light & Power Director Mark Montgomery said the resolution certifies the city is selling energy for a qualified use in the UAMPS Payson Power Project. A prepaid 30-year natural gas contract with the Southeast Energy Authority would yield a discount of roughly 8 percent that UAMPS would pass to participants; the discount can change with the market. Vice Chair Anderson asked for a diagram at the January hearing.
What residents said
Historic homes on 100 NorthCrisis center siting
No public comment on non-agenda items. Speakers on agenda items: Pastor Paul Campbell (Fire Station 70), Reed Bolam (100 North rezone), and Beth Smith, Tim Frost and David Zook (crisis receiving center).