Logan council bans camping on public property 5-0 and previews Sierra Meadows rezone, Willow Lakes Phase 5 and Canyon Road design
September 2, 2025, 5:30 p.m.
The council voted 5-0 to adopt a ban on camping and leaving belongings on public property, with removal required within 30 minutes of a city request, and approved $3.2 million in transportation funds, impact fee studies and fiscal 2025 carry forwards. Workshops previewed a 20-acre rezone from NR-4 to NR-6 that the Planning Commission recommended denying, a Planned Development Overlay for Willow Lakes Phase 5 and a small-lot rezone to Town Center Two. Engineers presented Canyon Road sidewalk and retaining wall plans estimated at $1.5 million.
From the approved minutes. Updated October 14, 2026.
Decisions at a glance
Agenda, item by item
Roads and utilities
Canyon Road improvements (First Dam tank pipeline project)
Discussed
Zan Murray of JUB Engineering presented plans for Canyon Road from about 600 East to 1500 East, with a vehicle corridor, bicycle boulevard, safe pedestrian access and uniform streetscape. The city right-of-way is 99 feet; a sidewalk and retaining wall are estimated at $1.5 million and Public Works Director Paul Lindhardt said the proposed budget includes them. The free right turn at the bottom would be removed for a four-way stop, pending traffic counts. Chair Simmonds asked about design stages and plowing the downhill dugway. Council Member López worried about losing the right turn. Council Member Amy Anderson said sidewalks increase residential value. Council Member Mark Anderson asked that the wall match the pump house and that staff meet neighbors. Vice Chair Johnson asked about tree watering, snow removal and slope stability. Mayor Daines said trees will be removed for the waterline regardless of the sidewalk. Wilson Neighborhood chair Matt Vance explained a three-week survey, with a Spanish version possible.
- Budget$1.50 million
Item 1 · Budget
CDBG annual performance report, program year 2024, Resolution 25-34 (public hearing)
Approved · 5-0
CDBG Coordinator Amanda Pearce reported $711,107.44 in CDBG spending, $5,507.91 in CDBG-COVID funds and $103,677.47 in administration for July 2024 through June 2025. Completed work includes the Merlin Olsen wildlife mural and a Sunshine Terrace commercial oven, and emergency home repair for 11 households at up to $5,100 each. Gail Hanson thanked the city for its scope and compassion.
- Grant$711,107 to U.S. HUD
Item 2 · City code
Camping on public property, Ordinance 25-13 (Section 12.24.050)
Approved · 5-0
The council adopted a ban on camping and leaving belongings on public grounds, with removal required within 30 minutes of a city request (raised from 15 in the draft), temporary permits for special events from the mayor, and violations as a class B misdemeanor with each day a separate offense. Mayor Daines called it state-required; City Attorney Craig Carlston confirmed funding for shelter and outreach could be lost without it, and Council Member Amy Anderson said the funding supports CAPSA and BRAG.
Item 3 · Budget
Budget adjustments, Resolution 25-35 (public hearing)
Approved · 5-0
The council appropriated $19,620, $10,170 and $18,360 from reserves for water and wastewater, electric, and transportation and parks impact fee studies; $3,200,000 from the Cache Council of Governments for the 1000 North and 600 West intersection, where a signal will be installed; $301,370 from parks impact fee reserves for the 800 East culvert trail extension; and a $126,624 afterschool program grant. No one spoke.
- 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 4 · Budget
Fiscal 2025 carry forwards, Resolution 25-36 (public hearing)
Approved · 5-0
The council carried unspent fiscal 2025 appropriations into the new year, including $27,465,870 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 in federal funds for the biosolids expansion, $3,440,276 for the green waste facility, $2,292,410 for the Public Works facility, $378,285 for the 200 South park and $70,000 for election expenses. Finance Director Richard Anderson confirmed most funds would be spent this year. No one spoke.
- Budget$27.5 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
- Budget$378,285
- Budget$70,000
Item 5 · Other
Workshop: lighting incentive program, Resolution 25-38
Discussed
Sustainability Program Coordinator Emily Malik proposed revised commercial lighting retrofit incentive amounts effective October 1, 2025. The program began in 2014 and is funded by 1 percent of Light and Power rates, roughly $50,000 a year. Action was set for September 16.
Item 6 · Zoning
Workshop: Sierra Meadows rezone, 1300 West 450 South, Ordinance 25-14
Discussed
J&C Properties Group LLC asked to rezone 20.06 acres in the Woodruff Neighborhood from NR-4 to NR-6. NR-4 allows about 80 single-family homes and NR-6 up to 120; no development plan was submitted. Staff recommended approval as a transition to MR-9 zoning to the south, citing limited housing availability. The Planning Commission voted 4-0 on August 14 to recommend denial as inconsistent with the Woodruff Neighborhood Plan. Council Member Mark Anderson asked why staff recommended approval, Vice Chair Johnson noted NR-6 lots already exist nearby and that the plan calls for NR-4, and Chair Simmonds noted wetlands on the site.
- Applicant: J&C Properties Group LLC
- Acres: 20.06
- Current zone → proposed: NR-4 → NR-6
- Staff recommendation: approve
- Planning Commission: recommended denial 4-0, August 14, 2025
Item 7 · Zoning
Workshop: rezone of a small Adams Neighborhood lot on 200 East to TC-2, Ordinance 25-15
Discussed
A property owner asked to rezone 0.21 acres from NR-6 to Town Center Two, which would legalize a third unit in a rear garage apartment; the property is a legal nonconforming two-unit site and a 2009 request to recognize a third unit was denied. Staff recommended approval and the Planning Commission voted 4-0 on August 14 to approve. Council members asked about parking, unit counts and whether commercial mix is required.
- Acres: 0.21
- Current zone → proposed: NR-6 → TC-2
- Planning Commission: approved 4-0, August 14, 2025
Item 8 · Zoning
Workshop: Willow Lakes Phase 5 Planned Development Overlay, about 1100 South 1400 West, Ordinance 25-16
Discussed
Willow Lakes Holdings LLC asked for an overlay on the 12-acre Phase 5 in NR-6: a 40,000-square-foot fitness and boat club, five beachfront short-term rental homes, 11 single-family lots, five mansion-style multifamily buildings (up to 36 units) and a 60-bed assisted living building, with buildings up to 43 feet against a 35-foot limit. The Planning Commission voted 4-0 on August 14 to approve. Chair Simmonds was concerned the zone change would precede design review and asked that setbacks match existing homes. Vice Chair Johnson relayed neighbors' traffic concerns about the gym.
- Applicant: Willow Lakes Holdings LLC
- Acres: 12
- Planning Commission: approved 4-0, August 14, 2025
Item 9 · Budget
Workshop: budget adjustments, Resolution 25-39
Discussed
Previewed $8,147 in state interlibrary loan funds, a $7,123 state fire grant and $6,780 in police forfeiture funds; police said proceeds would fund drone carriers and pilots.
- Grant$8,147 to State of Utah
- Grant$7,123 to State of Utah
- Payment$6,780
Item 10 · Budget
Redevelopment Agency carry forwards, Resolution 25-37 RDA (public hearing)
Approved · 5-0
The RDA carried forward $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 a development agreement. Economic Development Director Kirk Jensen said an original $2.5 million incentive was reduced by $150,000 after a deadline passed unmet and is paid annually, with funds held until trail requirements are met.
- Payment$150,000
- Payment$150,000
- Payment$115,000
Item 11 · Budget
Workshop: RDA budget adjustment, Resolution 25-40 RDA
Discussed
Jensen previewed $500,000 from RDA reserves toward a new signal at 1250 North 200 East, with Public Works paying a portion. Chair Simmonds questioned the earlier property trade at the intersection; Mayor Daines said the trade occurred because the owner needed the parking lot.
- Budget$500,000
What residents said
Canyon Road sidewalkCamping banWater and density
Gail Hanson raised concern about changes to federal first-time homebuyer funding. Patrick Belmont expressed continued disappointment with the natural gas baseload decision.