Logan council approves Power County power contract 4-1 and 911 fee increase
April 1, 2025, 5:30 p.m.
The council voted 4-1 to approve the Power County power sales contract with UAMPS, with Council Member López voting no, after a hearing with about 30 speakers, most opposed. It also approved a 911 dispatch fee increase and budget adjustments, ratified the library director, and previewed the $156 million drinking water master plan.
From the approved minutes. Updated October 14, 2026.
Decisions at a glance
Agenda, item by item
Item 3 · Appointment
Library director ratification
Approved · 5-0
The council ratified Michael Sauers as library director.
Item 4 · Appointment
Board reappointments
Approved · 5-0
The council ratified Jason Pond and Joe Needham (Historic Preservation Committee), David Lewis and Ken Heare (Planning Commission), Amanda Davis (Land Use Appeals Board) and Sylvan Needham (Parks and Recreation Advisory Board).
Item 5 · Presentation
Laub Plaza award
Discussed
The Carol and Jim Laub Plaza was named Outstanding Facility of the Year by the Utah Recreation and Parks Association from over 100 nominations.
Item 10 · Taxes and fees
Dispatch services fee, Resolution 25-11 (public hearing)
Approved · 5-0
The council raised the residential 911 fee from $3 a month by 10 percent in 2025 (30 cents, about $118,000 in budget impact) and 3 percent a year from 2026 through 2029. The center has 15 of 20 positions filled and handled over 58,000 calls in 2024. Matthew Fatuesi spoke in favor.
- Fee$118,000
Item 11 · Contract
Power County project power sales contract with UAMPS, Resolution 25-12 (public hearing)
Approved · 4-1
The council approved the contract for a share of the Power County combined-cycle project. Light & Power Director Mark Montgomery discussed 10 megawatts of solar and 5 megawatts of battery storage, a 3-megawatt geothermal share already acquired, a 15-megawatt solar feasibility study due July 15, a 20-year term, about 7 years to complete the plant, fixed costs of at least $100,000 a month if the plant sits idle (per Vice Chair Johnson), and penalties under the day-ahead market still being negotiated. Funding comes from the enterprise fund, not tax dollars. About 30 residents spoke, mostly against, citing contract length, climate and contract clauses; supporters included the Light & Power Board chair. Council Member López voted no, and he and Mark Anderson floated 10 and 18 megawatt alternatives.
Item 12 · Budget
Budget adjustments, Resolution 25-13 (public hearing)
Approved · 5-0
The council appropriated $4,387 for sign pole repair and $4,736 in state EMS training funds and reduced the budget by $272,905 for a terminated National Arbor Day grant. Fatuesi and Gail Hanson spoke on the loss of tree planting opportunities.
- Grant$4,736 to State of Utah
- Budget$4,387
Item 13 · Roads and utilities
Workshop: Drinking Water Master Plan and capital improvement plan, Resolution 25-14
Discussed
Water and wastewater manager Joe Hawkes and engineer Ridley Griggs presented a plan totaling $156,313,000, including $122,570,000 for pipeline replacement over 80 years, $1,989,000 in fire flow projects and a projected buildout source deficit of 7,690 acre-feet. Action was set for April 15.
- Budget$156.3 million
Item 14 · City code
Workshop: gateway overlay and temporary signs, Ordinance 25-05
Discussed
Planner Russ Holley described a fourth commercial node at 1700 South, Park Avenue and Highway 89/91 and up to eight temporary signs and two banners per special event. The Planning Commission recommended approval 6-0 on March 8. Council members asked that signs match campaign sign size. Action was set for April 15.
Item 15 · Budget
Workshop: budget adjustments, Resolution 25-15
Discussed
Previewed $11,050 from a state library grant, $14,402 from a hazmat response and $5,000,000 from the EPA to expand the handling system at the wastewater treatment plant. Action was set for April 15.
- Grant$5.00 million to U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
What residents said
Gas-fired power contractClimate concernsContract length
About 30 people spoke on the Power County contract, most opposed over contract length, climate concerns and contract clauses; five spoke in favor. One speaker asked about hydrogen generators as an alternative. Matthew Fatuesi spoke in favor of the dispatch fee and about the lost Arbor Day grant.