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Logan council rezones South Main site to mixed use 5-0, adopts mission statement and approves $880,686 for line truck and golf carts

February 17, 2026, 5:30 p.m.

The council voted 5-0 to rezone 4.54 acres at 790 and 796 South Main from Commercial to Mixed Use, to adopt a new city mission statement and to appropriate $410,166 for an electric line truck and $470,520 for 60 golf carts. Mayor Mark Anderson presented the America 250 plan, including a goal of 75,000 volunteer hours and planting 250 trees. Council Member Katie Lee-Koven took part by phone.

From the approved minutes. Updated October 14, 2026.

Decisions at a glance

Agenda, item by item

  1. Presentation

    America 250 initiative

    Discussed

    Mayor Anderson outlined an America 250 program built on education (library lectures and films, and a fall Resident Academy), service (a goal of 75,000 volunteer hours by city employees and a 250 Tree Planting Initiative with a goal of 500 trees through community matching), inspiration (nine $500 'Dream Big, Execute Small' grants to students at Mount Logan Middle School, Logan High School and Utah State University) and celebrations on July 3 and 4 and Pioneer Day.

    • Grant$4,500 Nine $500 student grants
  2. Item 1 · Zoning

    Logan Crossroads rezone, 790 and 796 South Main, Ordinance 26-05 (public hearing)

    Approved · 5-0 · 790 and 796 South Main

    The council rezoned 4.54 acres in the Woodruff Neighborhood from Commercial to Mixed Use on two parcels near the Highway 89/91 intersection, one vacant and one with commercial structures. Planner Aimee Egbert confirmed commercial space must face the highway. Chair Johnson noted uncertainty about road changes and that no specific development is being approved. The Planning Commission voted 5-0 on January 22 to recommend approval. No one spoke.

    • Applicant: KLJB LLC
    • Acres: 4.54
    • Current zone → proposed: COM → MU
    • Planning Commission: recommended approval 5-0, January 22, 2026

    Moved by Council Member Jeannie Simmonds, seconded by Council Member Ernesto López. Vote: 5-0 on roll call

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  3. Item 2 · Other

    City mission statement, Resolution 26-05

    Approved · 5-0

    The council adopted a one-sentence mission statement beginning 'Logan City improves the quality of life for the community,' developed at the January mayor and council retreat, to guide decisions and be incorporated into the General Plan.

    Moved by Council Member Melissa Dahle, seconded by Council Member Ernesto López. Vote: 5-0 on roll call

  4. Item 3 · Budget

    Budget adjustments, Resolution 26-04 (public hearing)

    Approved · 5-0

    The council appropriated $410,166 from electric reserves toward a replacement line truck, with reserves to be replenished next fiscal year, and $470,520 from golf course reserves for 60 lead-acid golf carts with GPS and geofencing, delivery expected mid-April. Past leasing cost about $75,000 a year and cart rental revenue is about $360,000 a year. Golf pro Jeff John described lithium advantages in weight, turf and charging. Finance Director Richard Anderson said the city will return in about three years to evaluate resale and a lithium purchase. Mayor Anderson said buying the truck now is expected to save money.

    • Purchase$410,166 Replacement electric line truck. Paid from Electric reserves
    • Purchase$470,520 60 lead-acid golf carts for Logan River Golf Course. Paid from Golf course reserves

    Moved by Council Member Jeannie Simmonds, seconded by Council Member Melissa Dahle. Vote: 5-0 on roll call

What residents said

Recreation fundingRoad safetyBatting cages contract

Gail Hanson spoke on civic participation and invited residents to a community fair. Joshua Molitor noted the passing of Jesse Jackson. Linda Johnson advocated for recreation funding, a study of highly reflective road lines and solar lighting. The operator of the city batting cages asked why his contract was not renewed; Council Member López said the city cited inconsistent hours and scheduling problems and that contracts renew by mutual agreement.