Logan council approves $156 million drinking water plan, gateway sign rules and $5 million EPA wastewater funds
April 15, 2025, 5:30 p.m.
The council voted 5-0 to approve the Drinking Water Master Plan and capital improvement plan totaling $156,313,000, adopt gateway overlay and temporary sign rules, and appropriate $5,000,000 in EPA funds for the wastewater treatment plant. Mayor Daines and Council Member Amy Anderson said they will not run again in 2025, and residents objected to the council's January vote on a power contract. A CDBG plan was postponed pending final funding.
From the approved minutes. Updated October 14, 2026.
Decisions at a glance
Agenda, item by item
Appointment
Planning Commission ratification
Approved · 5-0
The council ratified Jennifer Duncan to the Planning Commission.
Other
2025 election update
No action
Mayor Daines said filing runs June 2 to 6 at City Hall for mayor and two council seats, those of Amy Anderson and Ernesto López, with the primary August 12 and general election November 4. Mayor Daines and Council Member Amy Anderson said they will not run again.
Item 1 · Roads and utilities
Drinking Water Master Plan and capital improvement plan, Resolution 25-14 (public hearing)
Approved · 5-0
Engineers from Hansen, Allen & Luce presented a plan with pipeline replacement of $122,570,000 over 80 years ($1,532,000 a year), $120,835,000 in projects in the first 10 years, $33,489,000 in years 10 to 20, $1,989,000 in fire flow projects and a total of $156,313,000. The plan shows a source deficit of 7,690 acre-feet under a buildout scenario. No one spoke.
- Budget$156.3 million
- Budget$1.53 million
Item 2 · City code
Gateway overlay and temporary signs, Ordinance 25-05 (public hearing)
Approved · 5-0
The council adopted a gateway overlay adding a commercial node at Park Avenue and 1700 South and Highway 89/91, and special event sign standards allowing up to eight signs and two banners per event. The Planning Commission recommended approval 6-0 on March 8. No one spoke.
Item 3 · Budget
Budget adjustments, Resolution 25-15 (public hearing)
Approved · 5-0
The council appropriated $11,050 from a state library grant, $14,402 in hazmat incident funds and $5,000,000 in EPA funds for the wastewater treatment plant. City Attorney Craig Carlston noted the EPA agreement lets the EPA withdraw without ramifications. The motion text cites 25-14, but the item is 25-15. No one spoke.
- Grant$5.00 million to U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
- Grant$11,050 to State of Utah
- Payment$14,402
Item 4 · Budget
Workshop: CDBG Annual Action Plan, Resolution 25-17
Discussed
Amanda Pearce presented an estimated allocation of $550,000, including $161,880 for ADA ramps, $161,880 for pedestrian crossings, $30,000 for Willow Park art, $16,000 for Sunshine Terrace ice machines, $12,240 for paint remediation, $33,000 for community garden electrical, $25,000 for senior center nutrition, $15,000 for a warming center homelessness study and $95,000 for administration. Funding is short, so the study may not be funded. At the mayor's recommendation the item was postponed until final funding is known.
- Grant$550,000
- Grant$161,880
- Grant$161,880
- Budget$95,000
Item 5 · Annexation
Workshop: Logan-Millville boundary adjustment, Ordinance 25-03
Discussed
DeSimone said a developer asked for the change; five parcels cross the existing boundary. Action was set for May 6.
Item 6 · Annexation
Workshop: Logan-Nibley boundary adjustment, Ordinance 25-04
Discussed
DeSimone presented moving three parcels of about 1.2, 2.0 and 2.4 acres to Nibley at the request of the owners. The minutes' summary also names Millville, which appears to be an error. Action was set for May 6.
Item 7 · Zoning
Workshop: West Pointe downzone, Ordinance 25-07
Discussed
Planner Aimee Egbert presented rezoning five properties, about 1.36 acres at 310 West 1400 North, from MR-20 to MR-12. The Planning Commission recommended approval 6-0 on March 27. One written comment was received but its content is not in the minutes. Action was set for May 6.
- Acres: about 1.36
- Current zone → proposed: MR-20 → MR-12
- Planning Commission: recommended approval 6-0
Item 8 · City code
Workshop: special event licenses, Ordinance 25-06
Discussed
Aaron Smith proposed three tiers: Tier 1 under 250 participants, Tier 2 at 250 to 999 or with a right-of-way closure, and Tier 3 at 1,000 or more or multi-day, with estimated expenses of $37,500 against projected revenue of $13,500. Discussion covered grandfathered events, the application timeline and fee concerns. Action was set for May 6.
- Budget$37,500
- Fee$13,500
Item 9 · Taxes and fees
Workshop: special event fees, Resolution 25-16
Discussed
Smith proposed fees of $75 for Tier 1, $150 for Tier 2 and $300 for Tier 3, plus a Tier 3 deposit, presented with Ordinance 25-06.
- Fee$75
- Fee$150
- Fee$300
Item 10 · Budget
Workshop: budget adjustment, Resolution 25-18
Discussed
Previewed $7,704 in accident reimbursement funds for ambulance repair.
- Payment$7,704
What residents said
Power contract voteHomelessness
Katilyn Line shared a community survey on homelessness. Joshua Molitor, Gail Hansen, Patrick Belmont (who resigned as vice chair of the resource advisory board) and Wes Mangum (who withdrew his board application) opposed the council's vote on the power resolution.