Logan council seats Johnson, Simmonds and Mark Anderson; approves Payson Power Project agreement and forfeiture budget item
January 2, 2024, 5:30 p.m.
The council swore in re-elected members Jeannie Simmonds and Mark Anderson and newly elected Mike Johnson, chose Amy Anderson as chair and Mark Anderson as vice chair, and voted 5-0 on a police forfeiture budget item and an agreement tied to the UAMPS Payson Power Project. Workshop items included library fee changes, a $1.4 million increase for Second Dam sediment removal and two rezones.
From the approved minutes. Updated October 14, 2026.
Decisions at a glance
| Item | Result |
|---|---|
| Fire Chief Nate Thompson ratification | Approved · 5-0 |
| Library Board appointments | Approved · 5-0 |
| 2024 council chair and vice chair | Approved · 5-0 |
| Budget adjustment for police forfeitures, Resolution 23-53 (public hearing) | Approved · 5-0 |
| UAMPS Payson Power Project agreement, Resolution 23-54 (public hearing) | Approved · 5-0 |
| Workshop: library fines and fees, Resolution 24-01 | Discussed |
| Workshop: budget adjustments, Resolution 24-02 | Discussed |
| Workshop: 181 North 200 East rezone, Ordinance 24-01 | Discussed |
| Workshop: Logan Secure Storage rezone, Ordinance 24-02 | Discussed |
Agenda, item by item
Appointment
Fire Chief Nate Thompson ratification
Approved · 5-0
The council ratified Nate Thompson as fire chief and the city recorder administered the oath.
Appointment
Library Board appointments
Approved · 5-0
The council ratified the reappointment of David Welch and the appointment of Anne Waddoups.
Appointment
2024 council chair and vice chair
Approved · 5-0
The council chose Amy Anderson as chair and Mark Anderson as vice chair for 2024.
Presentation
Police Internet Crimes Task Force award
Discussed
Captain Curtis Hooley reported Logan police were named the 2023 Taskforce Affiliate Agency of the Year by the Utah Internet Crimes Task Force, with 39 related cases in the Logan area and 21 ending in arrest. Detectives were recognized.
Budget
Budget adjustment for police forfeitures, Resolution 23-53 (public hearing)
Approved · 5-0
The council appropriated $9,620 from police forfeitures for equipment and training. No one spoke.
- Budget$9,620
Contract
UAMPS Payson Power Project agreement, Resolution 23-54 (public hearing)
Approved · 5-0
The council approved a resolution certifying the city's qualified use of energy under a 30-year prepaid natural gas arrangement for the UAMPS Payson Power Project, targeting a discount of about 8 percent; estimates ranged from 6 to 6.5 percent at minimum to 8.5 percent. Light & Power Director Mark Montgomery said Payson makes up 15 to 20 percent of a monthly power bill of $1.7 million to $2 million, and the agreement is limited to qualifying use and retail customers in the city. The finance director called the risk low and manageable. No one spoke.
Taxes and fees
Workshop: library fines and fees, Resolution 24-01
Discussed
Library Director Karen Clark proposed removing the $2 processing fee, ending patron replacement in favor of the full purchase price, and changing the unreturned interlibrary loan charge from $75 to $5 plus the lending library's charge. Meeting room and maker space fees were undetermined. Action was set for January 16.
Budget
Workshop: budget adjustments, Resolution 24-02
Discussed
Finance Director Richard Anderson previewed $11,535 for a K9 training seminar, $400,000 to repair the hydro penstock damaged by an off-road driver, $23,900 for employee benefit changes and an additional $1,400,000 for Second Dam sediment removal, since a survey now shows 35,000 cubic yards rather than 14,000. The competing bid was nearly $6 million for 14,000 cubic yards. The electric fund would fall below its reserve target, with other funds able to cover it. Action was set for January 16.
- Budget$1.40 million
- Budget$400,000
- Budget$11,535
- Budget$23,900
Zoning
Workshop: 181 North 200 East rezone, Ordinance 24-01
Discussed
Planner Russ Holley presented a request to rezone about 0.13 acres from NR-6 to TC-2 (Little Bloomsbury Inn and Gallery). The Planning Commission recommended approval 6-0 on December 14. Questions covered neighboring rentals, an earlier short-term rental approval, hotel and parking requirements, and the General Plan timeline. Action was set for January 16.
- Acres: about 0.13
- Current zone → proposed: NR-6 → TC-2
Zoning
Workshop: Logan Secure Storage rezone, Ordinance 24-02
Discussed
Holley presented a request to rezone about 4.43 acres at 1950 North 1000 West from Industrial Park to Airport Planned Development for self-storage. The Planning Commission (6-0) and staff recommended denial, citing the General Plan, a 2022 code change and a lapsed 2021 approval; Holley described the lapsed permit, extensions and appeals, including a pending Utah Supreme Court case. Council members raised spot-zoning concerns. Action was set for January 16.
- Acres: about 4.43
- Current zone → proposed: IP → AP
- Planning Commission: recommended denial 6-0
What residents said
Fire Station 70 sale process
Pastor Paul Campbell began to speak about the Fire Station 70 sale; Mayor Daines said the request for proposals is open and all contact must go through the purchasing officer. Joshua Molitor congratulated Council Member Johnson. Matthew Fatuesi raised concerns about his treatment by the police department.