Logan council approves electric rate increase 3-1 with higher returned-payment fee; readopts Nibley boundary adjustment
August 5, 2025, 5:30 p.m.
With Council Member Amy Anderson excused, the council voted 3-1 to adopt revised Light and Power rate schedules, an increase of about 2.77 percent averaging $2.48 more per resident, with Vice Chair Mike Johnson opposed over a higher returned-payment fee. It also voted 4-0 to readopt the Nibley boundary adjustment covering about 14.75 acres and to approve $309,276 in budget adjustments. Chair Jeannie Simmonds took part by phone.
From the approved minutes. Updated October 14, 2026.
Decisions at a glance
Agenda, item by item
Item 1 · Taxes and fees
Light and Power rate schedules, Resolution 25-31 (public hearing)
Approved · 3-1
Light and Power Director Mark Montgomery presented revised residential, commercial and industrial rates, about a 2.77 percent increase averaging $2.48 more per resident. A consultant recommended annual increases of 2 to 3 percent rather than one large increase, and Montgomery expects another next year. The returned-payment (NSF) charge rises from $20 to $45 to cover bank costs and staff time of up to eight hours; about 10 occur a month. Johnson voted no, citing concern that the fee could hurt struggling customers. Council Member López asked for bill comparisons and supported it. No one spoke.
- Fee$45
Item 2 · Budget
Budget adjustments, Resolution 25-32 (public hearing)
Approved · 4-0
The council appropriated $150,000 from risk management reserves for anticipated Canyon Road Trail litigation and $159,276 from the 2026 RAPZ municipal population allocation. The listed RAPZ components ($35,000 aquatic center boiler, $53,915 and $83,758 for disc golf, $275,000 for the Main Street underpass) total $447,673, and the minutes do not explain the difference. Council Member Mark Anderson thanked the mayor and city attorney for negotiating before litigation; Simmonds said more funding may be needed. Gail Yost praised the disc golf course.
- Budget$150,000
- Budget$159,276
- Budget$275,000
Item 3 · Annexation
Readoption of Logan-Nibley boundary adjustment, Ordinance 25-10 (public hearing)
Approved · 4-0
Community Development Director Mike DeSimone said the original Ordinance 24-20 missed the state's 60-day approval window after personnel changes at the applicant's firm, and the Lieutenant Governor's office directed readoption. The adjustment covers about 14.75 acres across seven parcels, mostly owned by Watermark Project, LLC, so owners can de-annex from Logan and annex into Nibley for development. Nibley must also readopt before the plat goes to the county and state. No one spoke.
- Acres: about 14.75 across seven parcels
- Principal owner: Watermark Project, LLC
Item Workshop · City code
Workshop: Critical Lands Overlay Zone amendment, Ordinance 25-11
Discussed
DeSimone presented changes to Chapter 17.24 that replace three 50-foot riparian tiers with a single 25-foot setback from the high water mark, limit clearing to 50 percent, and reduce wetland setbacks from 50 to 25 feet for structures with a 20-foot setback for new roads. Staff cited three vacant riverfront parcels about 150 to 180 feet deep. The Planning Commission recommended approval 7-0 on July 10. Council Member López asked about the Country Manor flood; DeSimone said new homes must be built higher and are unaffected by the change. Action was set for August 19.
Item Workshop · Public safety
Workshop: National Incident Management System, Ordinance 25-12
Discussed
Emergency Manager Ron Gonsalves proposed adopting the national incident management standard, required for federal funding eligibility. Cache County and other local jurisdictions have adopted it. Action was set for August 19.
Item Workshop · Budget
Workshop: budget adjustments, Resolution 25-33
Discussed
Previewed $2,449 in state EMS training funds, a $5,000 state library grant and $40,000 from Cigna for employee wellness programs.
- Grant$2,449 to State of Utah
- Grant$5,000 to State of Utah
- Grant$40,000 to Cigna
What residents said
Culvert maintenanceNatural gas power decisionCritical lands setbacks
Sandra Kubal asked for city help with culverts that are not maintained regularly. Patrick Belmont expressed continued disappointment with the natural gas decision and said the advisory board should have been consulted from the start.