Logan council approves fire and EMS billing rates and parks budget adjustments; wireless tower code previewed
August 20, 2024, 5:30 p.m.
The council voted 5-0 to approve fire, rescue, standby and EMS billing rates set at three times cost, and budget adjustments for parks, trails, after-school programs and EMS. Workshop items included wireless tower rules, the Hillcrest Neighborhood Plan update and carry-forward appropriations of about $19.3 million for the natural gas generation project.
From the approved minutes. Updated October 14, 2026.
Decisions at a glance
Agenda, item by item
Appointment
Public Art Advisory appointments
Approved · 5-0
The council ratified five reappointments and one new appointment to the Public Art Advisory Committee.
Presentation
Connect (Cache Valley Transit District) update
Discussed
CEO Todd Beutler and board chair Patrick Jenkins said the agency is rebranding as 'Connect', changed routes 6, 7 and 8, and expects its new bus storage, maintenance and administration facility to be finished in January 2025.
Item 1 · Budget
Budget adjustments, Resolution 24-30 (public hearing)
Approved · 5-0
The council appropriated $18,000 (ICAC grant), $57,336 in state reimbursement ($20,000 Willow Park, $37,336 Trapper Park trail bridge), $40,000 in Cigna wellness funds, a $390,000 after-school grant, $8,080 and $2,654 in state EMS grants, $350 in a Laub Plaza donation, $64,628 in a state EMS equipment grant, $158,561 in RAPZ money for fireworks, golf range, Trapper Park bridge and quad paving, $330,437 for Recreation Complex exterior trails and 200 South, and $144,563 for the Blue Trail kayak ramp. Parks Director Russ Akina said the state grant covers all six elementary schools, serving about 600 students. Dr. Gail Yost stressed the value of after-school programs.
- Grant$57,336 to State of Utah
- Grant$390,000
- Grant$64,628 to State of Utah
- Budget$330,437
- Budget$144,563
- Budget$158,561
- Grant$40,000
Item 2 · Taxes and fees
Fire, rescue, standby and EMS billing rates, Resolution 24-31 (public hearing)
Approved · 5-0
The council approved rates last updated in December 2020, set at three times cost based on research of other cities; the billing agency had suggested two to four times. Engine or ladder standby rises from $225 to $380 an hour with two firefighters, brush truck standby from $225 to $232, airport standby for two hours from $250 to $285, extrication at $100 and $150 an hour and hazmat cleanup at $50 an hour. The state base paramedic rate is $2,270 (from $1,750) and mileage $42.24 (from $36.10). Chief Nate Thompson said insurers may cover only part and a billing company has not been selected. No one spoke.
- Fee$380
- Fee$285
- Fee$2,270
- Fee$42
Item 3 · City code
Workshop: wireless telecommunications facilities code, Ordinance 24-15
Discussed
Planner Russ Holley proposed preferring co-location, raising new pole heights in industrial and commercial zones from 60 to 70 feet to 70 to 80 feet, a 60-foot base elsewhere (the Planning Commission recommended 40 feet), a setback of two horizontal feet per vertical foot from playgrounds and pavilions and screening of ground equipment. The Planning Commission recommended approval 5-0 on August 8. Council Member Simmonds reported resident emails about towers in parks; Holley said towers in Recreation or Public zones remain case by case with a 200-foot setback from homes and playgrounds. Action was set for September 3.
Item 4 · General plan
Workshop: Hillcrest Neighborhood Plan update, Resolution 24-32
Discussed
Aaron Smith said the 2016 plan's implementation was mixed and the update adds goals on zoning and housing (consider expanding ADUs, restrict short-term rentals in single-family zones), infrastructure (pedestrian connections at Hillcrest Elementary, the 1500 North 1600 East crossing) and parks and trails. Input came from an October 19, 2023 workshop and 28 questionnaire responses; the Planning Commission recommended approval 5-0. Action was set for September 3.
Item 5 · Budget
Workshop: budget adjustments, Resolution 24-33
Discussed
Previewed $47,625 from capital reserves for the Fire Station 71 roof, $300,000 for trees for open space and $9,920 for wildland deployment equipment. The chief said the roof must be done before winter. Action was set for September 3.
- Budget$47,625
- Purchase$300,000
- Purchase$9,920
Item 6 · Budget
Workshop: fiscal 2024 carry-forwards, Resolution 24-34
Discussed
Finance Director Richard Anderson listed carry-forwards including $19,299,224 for the natural gas generation project, $1,200,000 for UDOT relocation, $9,291,106 in environmental capital projects, $3,146,912 for water capital, $3,395,755 for storm water, $5,379,004 in a county road tax grant, $3,427,032 for transportation tax projects and $150,000 for the general plan. Action was set for September 3.
- Budget$19.3 million
- Budget$1.20 million
- Budget$150,000
Budget
Redevelopment Agency workshop: plaza carry-forward, Resolution 24-35 RDA
Discussed
Richard Anderson previewed $25,000 carried forward for the Plaza project, the final plaza invoice. Action was set for September 3.
- Budget$25,000
What residents said
After-school programsCell towers near parks
Joshua Molitor commended the council for transparency. Dr. Gail Yost spoke on after-school programs.