Logan council continues sewer ordinance to November, reinstates bar license limit and previews solid waste rate increase
July 16, 2024, 5:30 p.m.
The council voted 5-0 on every action item, including a wastewater pretreatment resolution and an alcohol code fix restoring a limit of one bar license per 10,000 residents. A hearing on regional funding applications for two street projects drew no action, and staff previewed solid waste rates, a Logan-Nibley boundary adjustment and budget items for August 6.
From the approved minutes. Updated October 14, 2026.
Decisions at a glance
| Item | Result |
|---|---|
| Board appointments | Approved · 5-0 |
| Wastewater pretreatment ordinance changes, Resolution 24-28 | Approved · 5-0 |
| Sewer regulations, Ordinance 23-31 (public hearing) | Continued · 5-0 |
| Alcoholic beverages code, Ordinance 24-13 (public hearing) | Approved · 5-0 |
| Council of Governments 2024 funding cycle (public hearing) | No action |
| Workshop: budget adjustments, Resolution 24-29 | Discussed |
| Workshop: Logan-Nibley boundary adjustment, Resolution 24-27 | Discussed |
| Workshop: solid waste rates, Resolution 24-26 | Discussed |
Agenda, item by item
Item 2 · Appointment
Board appointments
Approved · 5-0
The council ratified Jeff Miller (Civil Service Commission, reappointment) and Sarah McNamara (Planning Commission).
Item 3 · City code
Wastewater pretreatment ordinance changes, Resolution 24-28
Approved · 5-0
The council endorsed changes to the wastewater pretreatment ordinance (Municipal Code Section 13.12.005 and following), including a new fine category for chronic violators prompted by one recurring business.
Item 4 · City code
Sewer regulations, Ordinance 23-31 (public hearing)
Continued · 5-0
The hearing was opened and closed with no comments, and the council continued the item to November 19 because the state requires a 30 to 40 day comment period.
Item 5 · City code
Alcoholic beverages code, Ordinance 24-13 (public hearing)
Approved · 5-0
The council reinstated the limit of one bar license per 10,000 residents, which had been removed by accident during earlier revisions. No one spoke.
Roads and utilities
Council of Governments 2024 funding cycle (public hearing)
No action
Sam Odd described two applications. Project 1, at 1000 North and 600 West, is estimated at $5 to $6 million, with $3.2 million requested from the Council of Governments and a city match of at least 8 percent (about $260,000), with about $2.4 million already budgeted. Project 2, on 200 East from 1350 North to 1800 North, is estimated at $8 million, with the city contributing $2 million and $7 million requested and split with North Logan; the city's obligation is at least 8 percent (about $160,000), budgeted for fiscal 2029. Joshua Molitor asked about the location and funding to the south. No action required.
- Grant$3.20 million to Cache County Council of Governments
- Grant$7.00 million to Cache County Council of Governments
Budget
Workshop: budget adjustments, Resolution 24-29
Discussed
Previewed $1,000 in donated funds for youth sports, $85,000 in state task force funds for drug reduction, prevention and investigation and $7,270 in police forfeitures for equipment. Action was set for August 6.
- Grant$1,000
- Grant$85,000 to State of Utah
- Budget$7,270
Annexation
Workshop: Logan-Nibley boundary adjustment, Resolution 24-27
Discussed
Staff described an intent to adjust the boundary with Nibley affecting seven parcels, including part of the Thomas Edison Charter School property, with a public hearing at least 60 days after passage. Council Member Simmonds noted Nibley had agreed. Community Development Director Mike DeSimone said three nearby owners were notified and had not expressed consent or opposition. Action was set for August 6.
Taxes and fees
Workshop: solid waste rates, Resolution 24-26
Discussed
Based on a cost-of-service study, the full cost is $15,418,050 against current rate revenue of $12,729,952. Recommended rates are below full cost; landfill and collection rates would take effect in September 2024, green waste in January 2025, with automatic adjustment in 2027. Rates have not risen since 2018. Chair Anderson asked whether the rates fully cover costs, and staff confirmed they do not. Action was set for August 6.
- Budget$15.4 million
- Budget$12.7 million
What residents said
Impact feesBike trail etiquette
Carol Foht reported 41 summer concert performances with 9,900 attendees. Joshua Molitor asked whether developers, not residents, would pay water impact fees. Joann Bennett thanked Council Member Johnson for voting against a tax increase. Dr. Gail Yost raised concerns about disrespect toward bike trails.