Logan council approves EPA-funded green waste facility design money; fireworks closure moves to 1600 East
May 21, 2024, 5:30 p.m.
The council approved budget adjustments including $500,000 in connection fees, $1,107,340 in EPA funds for green waste facility design and $10,000 in donations, and continued the CDBG plan to June 4. Workshop items included $1.2 million for the 1200 East roundabouts, a 2 percent electric rate increase, a fireworks closure map and a pet penalties ordinance.
From the approved minutes. Updated October 14, 2026.
Decisions at a glance
Agenda, item by item
Budget
CDBG 2024-2028 Consolidated Plan and 2024 Annual Action Plan, Resolution 24-14 (public hearing)
Continued · 5-0
The council continued the item to June 4 so it aligns with the Annual Action Plan.
Budget
Budget adjustments, Resolution 24-15 (public hearing)
Approved · 5-0
The council appropriated $500,000 in connection fee revenue, $1,107,340 from EPA funds for green waste facility design and $10,000 in donations for the Summer Concert Series. No one spoke.
- Grant$1.11 million to U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
- Fee$500,000
- Grant$10,000
Budget
Workshop: budget adjustments, Resolution 24-17
Discussed
Previewed $1,225,000 for Utah State University's cost share of the 1200 East roundabout project and $23,206 in police overtime reimbursements. Public Works Director Paul Lindhardt said there are two roundabouts, near the tennis courts and the cemetery, the road closes May 28 and will not finish before the school year starts. Action was set for June 4.
- Payment$1.23 million to Utah State University
- Payment$23,206
Budget
Workshop: 2024 CDBG Annual Action Plan
Discussed
Amanda Pearce said Logan will receive $556,595, allocated to sidewalks on 600 East ($34,000), 900 North ($69,000), 600 North ($100,000), 700 East ($93,000) and 500 North ($84,678), a Sunshine Terrace commercial oven ($20,598), a neighborhood improvement program ($24,000), a Merlin Olsen wildlife mural ($20,000) and $111,319 for administration and planning. Receiver projects on 500 North, 200 West and 500 West can take extra or recaptured funds up to set caps. Action was set for June 4.
- Grant$556,595
- Budget$111,319
Taxes and fees
Workshop: Light & Power rate schedule, Resolution 24-16
Discussed
Light & Power Director Mark Montgomery proposed a 2 percent overall increase based on a cost-of-service study, applied to meter pricing with the energy rate unchanged, plus higher solar system size limits. Action was set for June 4.
Public safety
Workshop: fireworks closed areas, Resolution 24-18
Discussed
Fire Chief Nate Thompson proposed closures from June 24 through July 25 on the east bench and west side, moving the east boundary from 1200 East to 1600 East because Mountainside Estates is being developed. Discharge would be allowed 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. on July 2-5 (midnight July 4) and July 22-25 (midnight July 24). Council Member López asked for Spanish-language signs. Action was set for June 4.
City code
Workshop: pet penalties, Ordinance 24-11
Discussed
City Attorney Craig Carlston said state law limits the criminal penalty for certain pet offenses to an infraction, with a misdemeanor possible after three violations in 12 months. An infraction carries a fine up to $750 with no jail time; a Class B misdemeanor up to $1,000 and six months. Action was set for June 4.
What residents said
Development and demolition
Joshua Molitor raised concern about the possible demolition of Abravanel Hall in Salt Lake City and developers' influence in Logan.