Logan council approves 181 North 200 East rezone 4-1, water rate increases and utility notice change
March 5, 2024, 5:30 p.m.
The council voted 4-1 to rezone 181 North 200 East from NR-6 to TC-2 on a second request, with Council Member Simmonds voting no, and unanimously approved water rates and fines, a change ending mailed disconnection notices and several code items. A member of the public who interrupted was removed by unanimous vote. Public Works previewed capital projects including new signals and roundabouts.
From the approved minutes. Updated October 14, 2026.
Decisions at a glance
| Item | Result |
|---|---|
| Board appointments | Approved · 5-0 |
| Removal of a disruptive speaker | Approved · 5-0 |
| Spring cleanup change | Discussed |
| Capital projects update | Discussed |
| Utility disconnection notice, Ordinance 24-07 (public hearing) | Approved · 5-0 |
| Budget adjustments, Resolution 24-07 (public hearing) | Approved · 5-0 |
| Water rates, fines and fees, Resolution 24-06 (public hearing) | Approved · 5-0 |
| 181 North 200 East rezone from NR-6 to TC-2, Ordinance 24-08 (public hearing) | Approved · 4-1 |
| Water and sewer design standards, Ordinance 24-05 (public hearing) | Approved · 5-0 |
| Parking code housekeeping, Ordinance 24-06 | Approved · 5-0 |
| Temporary Justice Court judges, Resolution 24-05 | Approved · 5-0 |
| Workshop: budget adjustments, second Resolution 24-07 | Discussed |
| Workshop: subdivision code, Ordinance 24-09 | Discussed |
Agenda, item by item
Item 1 · Appointment
Board appointments
Approved · 5-0
The council ratified Rick Johnson to the Logan River Golf Advisory Board and Scott Salisbury, R. Ryan Dupont and Josh Runhaar to the new Solid Waste Advisory Committee.
Item 2 · Presentation
Police accreditation
Discussed
Chief Jeff Simmons reported the department was reaccredited on January 20, 2024 under 169 required standards.
Item 3 · Other
Removal of a disruptive speaker
Approved · 5-0
At 5:53 p.m. a member of the public interrupted the meeting and, after repeated warnings, refused to stop. The council voted to remove her and recessed from 5:54 to 5:57 p.m.
Item 4 · Other
Spring cleanup change
Discussed
Mayor Daines announced that street-by-street green waste pickup will end and four park drop sites will be permanent. Crews spent about four weeks on cleanup at roughly $64,000 a week, almost $200,000 in total. The monthly green can price drops from $5 to $4, with weekly pickup mid-April to mid-November. Council Member Simmonds suggested neighborhood-based cleanup areas.
Item 5 · Roads and utilities
Capital projects update
Discussed
Public Works Director Paul Lindhardt listed a signal at 1000 North and 200 West, roundabouts on 1200 East between 750 North and 1100 North, sewer and waterline work on 200 North ahead of a UDOT overlay and the SR-30 project, reconstruction of 200 South from 1200 West to 1900 West for the Logan Outdoor Recreation Complex, CDBG waterline work at 300 South and 300 East, and replacement of six traffic signals.
Item A1 · City code
Utility disconnection notice, Ordinance 24-07 (public hearing)
Approved · 5-0
The council deleted the 'written' notice requirement so notices go by phone and email, saving about $20,000 a year in mailing costs. Joshua Molitor said he relies on the mailed 'Do not disconnect' card. Council Member López asked that some notices be in Spanish.
Item A2 · Budget
Budget adjustments, Resolution 24-07 (public hearing)
Approved · 5-0
The council appropriated a $15,000 state grant for police equipment and $20,000 of fund balance for election costs.
- Grant$15,000 to State of Utah
- Budget$20,000
Item A3 · Taxes and fees
Water rates, fines and fees, Resolution 24-06 (public hearing)
Approved · 5-0
The council approved water rate increases averaging $1.95 a month in 2024 and $1.65 in 2025 and 2026, with the new fines and deposits previewed in February. No one spoke.
Item A4 · Zoning
181 North 200 East rezone from NR-6 to TC-2, Ordinance 24-08 (public hearing)
Approved · 4-1
The council rezoned about 0.13 acres for a three-room boutique hotel and sculpture walk, which still needs a conditional use permit. The Planning Commission recommended approval 4-1. Joshua Molitor and Leah Adkins spoke in favor, and the proponent said stays would be at least three months. Council Member Simmonds voted no, citing reservations about TC-2 across from the Logan Temple and about a shared driveway.
- Acres: about 0.13
- Current zone → proposed: NR-6 → TC-2
- Planning Commission: recommended approval 4-1
Item A5 · City code
Water and sewer design standards, Ordinance 24-05 (public hearing)
Approved · 5-0
The council amended Land Development Code Chapter 17.29. The Planning Commission approved it 5-0 on February 6. No one spoke.
Item A6 · City code
Parking code housekeeping, Ordinance 24-06
Approved · 5-0
The council replaced references to the transit district and city buses with 'public transit' in Section 10.52.010.
Item A7 · Other
Temporary Justice Court judges, Resolution 24-05
Approved · 5-0
The council widened the pool of eligible temporary judges beyond the two named in a 2019 resolution.
Budget
Workshop: budget adjustments, second Resolution 24-07
Discussed
Staff previewed $1,200,000 from electric fund reserves for undergrounding power lines in Logan Canyon alongside a UDOT fiber project, $22,000 of golf reserves for a cart path and $11,483 in a state library grant. Light & Power staff said the city would fund only the conduit now, with wire later; the mayor said the project reduces wildfire risk, and the finance director said a $4 million transformer purchase is expected in fiscal 2026. Action was set for March 19.
- Budget$1.20 million
- Budget$22,000
- Grant$11,483 to State of Utah
City code
Workshop: subdivision code, Ordinance 24-09
Discussed
Staff proposed bringing Land Development Code Chapters 17.40 and 17.41 into line with state Senate Bill 174. The Planning Commission approved it 5-0 on February 22. Action was set for March 19.
What residents said
Plastic bag banCost of living and housingTraffic safety at Federal Avenue and 100 East
Joshua Molitor raised concerns about cost of living and housing. Erin Bennett asked to reinstate the plastic bag ban. Matthew Fatuesi played a recorded song expressing dissatisfaction. Roger Yost asked for a sign at Federal Avenue and 100 East. On the rezone, Molitor and Leah Adkins spoke in favor.