Logan council continues critical lands setback changes to October 7 after hearing; adopts NIMS and budget adjustments
August 19, 2025, 5:30 p.m.
After a hearing in which most speakers opposed shrinking riparian setbacks from 100 feet to 25, the council voted 5-0 to continue the Critical Lands Overlay Zone amendment to October 7. It also adopted the national incident management standard and $47,449 in budget adjustments, and previewed a ban on camping on public property and fiscal 2025 carry-forwards. Council Members Mike Johnson and Mark Anderson took part by phone.
From the approved minutes. Updated October 14, 2026.
Decisions at a glance
Agenda, item by item
Item 1 · City code
Critical Lands Overlay Zone amendment, Ordinance 25-11 (public hearing)
Continued · 5-0
DeSimone presented changes to riparian and wetland setbacks and permitted uses, with riparian areas tied to regulation by state or federal agencies and a 100-foot minimum setback plus a public conservation and trail easement along the Logan River for land proposed for annexation. The Planning Commission recommended approval 7-0 on July 10. Opposed or critical: Kristi Fatuesi (removing the three setback types), Gail Hanson and Joshua Molitor (dropping from 100 to 25 feet; Molitor cited algae in a manmade lake), Mathew Fatuesi and Hilary Shughart (who proposed an environmental commission). Susan Janki of North Logan warned of flooding on the Little Logan River. Gail Yost supported public waterway access. Kent Hoggan and Brad Hoggan, owners of the Hoggan subdivision, praised staff; Brad Hoggan described an 18-month design process with five redesigns and donating 42 feet of land. Simmonds favored wider buffers and stable rules; Amy Anderson asked about infill lots; López asked for comparison with other cities; Mark Anderson asked that the Hoggans be included.
- Planning Commission: recommended approval 7-0, July 10, 2025
- Continued to October 7, 2025
Item 2 · Public safety
National Incident Management System, Ordinance 25-12
Approved · 5-0
The council adopted the federal incident management standard, a condition of federal funding for planning, training, response and recovery. Emergency Manager Ron Gonsalves confirmed it is required for many federal grants.
Item 3 · Budget
Budget adjustments, Resolution 25-33 (public hearing)
Approved · 5-0
The council appropriated $2,449 in state EMS training funds, a $5,000 state library grant and $40,000 from Cigna for employee wellness programs. No one spoke.
- Grant$2,449 to State of Utah
- Grant$5,000 to State of Utah
- Grant$40,000 to Cigna
Item 4 · Budget
Workshop: CDBG annual performance report, program year 2024, Resolution 25-34
Discussed
CDBG Coordinator Amanda Pearce reported spending of $711,107.44 in CDBG funds, $5,507.91 in COVID-era funds and $103,677.47 in administration from July 2024 to June 2025. Completed projects include the Merlin Olsen wildlife mural and a Sunshine Terrace oven, and emergency home repair served 11 households at up to $5,100 each. Action was set for September 2.
- Grant$711,107 to U.S. HUD
Item 5 · City code
Workshop: camping on public property, Ordinance 25-13
Discussed
City Attorney Craig Carlston presented a ban on camping, tents and personal belongings on streets, parks and public grounds, with removal required within 15 minutes of an official's request, special event permits from the mayor, and violations as a class B misdemeanor with each day a separate offense. Council Member Amy Anderson said state funds tied to shelters and outreach could be lost without the ordinance. Council Member Mark Anderson called 15 minutes too short and suggested 30; Police Chief Jeff Simmons did not object. Action was set for September 2.
Item 6 · Budget
Workshop: fiscal 2026 budget adjustments, Resolution 25-35
Discussed
Previewed reserve-funded impact fee studies ($19,620 water and wastewater, $10,170 electric, $18,360 transportation and parks), $3,200,000 from the Cache Council of Governments for the 1000 North and 600 West intersection, $301,370 from parks impact fee reserves for an 800 East culvert trail extension and a $126,624 after-school grant. Council Member Amy Anderson noted after-school funding was about $300,000 last year.
- Budget$19,620
- Budget$10,170
- Budget$18,360
- Grant$3.20 million to Cache Council of Governments
- Budget$301,370
- Grant$126,624
Item 7 · Budget
Workshop: fiscal 2025 carry forwards, Resolution 25-36
Discussed
Finance Director Richard Anderson previewed carrying unspent fiscal 2025 funds into the new year, including $27,657,543 for the water tank and waterline, $4,126,397 for wastewater capital, $3,297,774 for Bioreactor 4, $4,366,939 for natural gas generation, $5,000,000 for the biosolids expansion, $3,440,276 for the green waste facility, $2,292,410 for the Public Works facility and $70,000 for election expenses. He cautioned that late invoices may change amounts.
- Budget$27.7 million
- Budget$4.13 million
- Budget$3.30 million
- Budget$4.37 million
- Grant$5.00 million
- Grant$3.44 million
- Budget$2.29 million
Item 8 · Budget
Redevelopment Agency carry forwards, Resolution 25-37 (workshop)
Discussed
Carry forwards of $10,856 for a neighborhood improvement program, $150,000 for demolition-related development agreement assistance at 25 West 300 North, $150,000 for demolition at 315 North Main and $115,000 for another development agreement. Anderson confirmed the $115,000 and one $150,000 item remain unmet, so payment waits until completion; the mayor said the demolition deadline is December 31, 2025.
- Payment$150,000
- Payment$150,000
- Payment$115,000
What residents said
Canyon Road sidewalkRiparian setbacks300 North Main
Gail Hanson said 300 North Main needs improvement. Mathew Fatuesi read a poem and said the council should not be run like a business. Two residents opposed the Canyon Road sidewalk requirement and one read a petition against it. Hilary Shughart thanked the mayor for reviving neighborhood councils and described Wilson Neighborhood activities.