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Logan council raises garbage rates, approves intent to adjust Nibley boundary; self-storage code proposal withdrawn

August 6, 2024, 5:30 p.m.

The council voted 5-0 to approve solid waste rate changes, a resolution of intent to adjust the Logan-Nibley boundary and budget adjustments. The proponents withdrew a proposal to allow climate-controlled self-storage in the Commercial Services zone on North 200 West. Fire billing rates and more budget items were previewed for August 20.

From the approved minutes. Updated October 14, 2026.

Decisions at a glance

ItemResult
Budget adjustments, Resolution 24-29Approved · 5-0
Intent to adjust Logan-Nibley boundary, Resolution 24-27Approved · 5-0
Solid waste collection and disposal rates, Resolution 24-26Approved · 5-0
Self-storage code amendment, Ordinance 24-14Withdrawn
Workshop: fire, rescue, standby and EMS billing rates, Resolution 24-31Discussed
Workshop: budget adjustments, Resolution 24-30Discussed

Agenda, item by item

  1. Item 3 · Budget

    Budget adjustments, Resolution 24-29

    Approved · 5-0

    The council appropriated $1,000 in donated funds for youth sports, $85,000 in state task force money for drug enforcement and $7,270 in police forfeitures for equipment. Matthew Fatuesi asked where the money came from; Police Chief Jeff Simmons said forfeitures are firearms forfeited by the courts, and the finance director said the $1,000 came from a local restaurant for baseball.

    • Grant$1,000 Youth sports donation
    • Grant$85,000 to State of Utah Drug task force
    • Budget$7,270 Police equipment. Paid from Police forfeitures

    Moved by Council Member Mike Johnson, seconded by Council Member Ernesto López. Vote: 5-0 on roll call

  2. Item 4 · Annexation

    Intent to adjust Logan-Nibley boundary, Resolution 24-27

    Approved · 5-0

    The council approved a notice of intent. DeSimone explained a 2006 annexation, a proponent's failed rezone request in Logan and a later agreement with Nibley, and said there is no hostility over the boundary. Council Member Simmonds asked what happens if an owner objects; DeSimone said only affected parcels could protest, and the options are to approve as is or have the applicant amend it. Dr. Gail Yost supported the adjustment.

    Moved by Council Member Mark Anderson, seconded by Council Member Mike Johnson. Vote: 5-0 on roll call

    Follow Logan-Nibley boundary adjustment in the development tracker →

  3. Item 5 · Taxes and fees

    Solid waste collection and disposal rates, Resolution 24-26

    Approved · 5-0

    The council approved rates based on a cost-of-service study: full cost of service $15,418,050 against current rate revenue of $12,729,952. Garbage rates rise about 3 percent for the 60- and 90-gallon carts (proposed $15.90 and $18.15 a month) and green waste falls from $5.00 to $4.00. Collection and landfill rates take effect in September, green waste on January 1, 2025 and the tipping fee rises in 2027. Rates were last raised in 2018 and fuel costs are up over 30 percent. Matthew Fatuesi said renters feel the cost through landlords; Joshua Molitor asked about restoring dump mall service, and staff said the dump mall still takes reusable items at no charge.

    • Fee$16 60-gallon garbage cart, monthly
    • Fee$18 90-gallon garbage cart, monthly
    • Fee$4 Green waste can, monthly
    • Budget$15.4 million Full cost of solid waste service

    Moved by Council Member Jeannie Simmonds, seconded by Council Member Mark Anderson. Vote: 5-0 on roll call

  4. Item 8 · City code

    Self-storage code amendment, Ordinance 24-14

    Withdrawn · 1435 North 200 West

    The proponents withdrew a proposal that would have allowed climate-controlled self-storage as a conditional use in the Commercial Services zone at 1435 North 200 West.

  5. Item 6 · Taxes and fees

    Workshop: fire, rescue, standby and EMS billing rates, Resolution 24-31

    Discussed

    Fire Chief Nate Thompson proposed raising engine or ladder standby from $225 to $380 an hour with two firefighters, brush truck standby from $225 to $232 for the first hour plus $60 per quarter hour, airport standby for two hours from $250 to $285, extrication at $100 an hour (light), $150 (heavy) and $50 hazmat cleanup, and state base paramedic rate from $1,750 to $2,270 and mileage from $36.10 to $42.24. He said homeowners are not charged for house fires. Action was set for August 20.

    • Fee$380 Engine or ladder standby, per hour (from $225)
    • Fee$285 Airport standby, two hours (from $250)
    • Fee$2,270 State base paramedic rate (from $1,750)

  6. Item 7 · Budget

    Workshop: budget adjustments, Resolution 24-30

    Discussed

    Previewed $18,000 ICAC grant, $57,336 in state reimbursement for parks ($20,000 for Willow Park and $37,336 for the Trapper Park trail bridge), $40,000 Cigna wellness funds, a $390,000 after-school grant, $8,080 and $2,654 in EMS training grants, $350 for Laub Plaza concerts, $64,628 in a state EMS equipment grant, $158,561 in RAPZ money, $330,437 for Recreation Complex trails and 200 South and $144,563 for a Blue Trail kayak ramp. Parks Director Russ Akina said the Trapper Park bridge is delayed until after spring runoff in 2025. Kayak ramps are planned for Rendezvous, Trapper and 600 South parks. Action was set for August 20.

    • Grant$57,336 to State of Utah Willow Park and Trapper Park bridge
    • Grant$390,000 After-school program
    • Budget$144,563 Blue Trail kayak ramp
    • Budget$330,437 Recreation Complex trails and 200 South
    • Budget$158,561 Fireworks, golf range, Trapper Park bridge, quad paving. Paid from RAPZ

    Follow Logan River Blue Trail Master Plan in the development tracker →

What residents said

Solid waste costs for rentersNibley boundary

No non-agenda public comment. Matthew Fatuesi asked about forfeiture money, Joshua Molitor asked about the dump mall, and Dr. Gail Yost supported the boundary adjustment.