Logan council adopts Logan 2045 General Plan 4-0; mayor proposes fiscal 2027 budget with 3 percent property tax increase

Decisions at a glance

Agenda, item by item

1. Item 3 · Budget

   Mayor's fiscal 2027 budget presentation

   Discussed

   Mayor Anderson proposed flat sales tax projections, a 3 percent property tax levy increase raising $185,700 (a 3.12 percent increase in city tax revenue and 0.37 percent in total property tax on an average residence or business), an average 3 percent pay-for-performance raise plus about 2 percent targeted market adjustments, and a 10.5 percent rise in health premiums that the city continues to cover in full. The tax revenue would fund $54,614 for street lighting utility costs and $131,086 for a police officer. Proposed staffing adds a police officer, a fire prevention support position, two 911 dispatchers and a wastewater superintendent. Finance Director Richard Anderson said 911 positions are funded by service charges from other cities and sewer positions by utility revenue. Council Member Dahle questioned lighting priorities relative to police retention; the street lighting cost estimate rose from about $216,000 to about $290,000. A hearing is tentatively set for August 11 at 6 p.m.

   • Fee$185,700 Additional property tax revenue from 3 percent levy increase
   • Budget$54,614 Street lighting utility expenses. Paid from Property tax
   • Budget$131,086 Police Officer I position. Paid from Property tax

2. Item 5 · General plan

   Logan 2045 General Plan, Resolution 26-09 (continued from April 21)

   Approved · 4-0

   The council adopted the plan as amended after about 17 months of work. Nine changes since the previous meeting included future land use amendments for the 400 North corridor and the South Highway 89 and Lundstrom Street area.

   Moved by Council Member Jeannie Simmonds, seconded by Council Member Katie Lee-Koven. Vote: 4-0; Council Member Ernesto López excused

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3. Item 6 · Taxes and fees

   Parks and Recreation fees, Resolution 26-12 (public hearing)

   Approved · 4-0

   The council approved fee changes for Logan River Golf Course, Logan Cemetery and field use, with the large group use title revised per council feedback. No one spoke.

   Moved by Council Member Jeannie Simmonds, seconded by Council Member Melissa Dahle. Vote: 4-0; Council Member Ernesto López excused

4. Item 7 · Budget

   Budget adjustments, Resolution 26-13 (public hearing)

   Approved · 4-0

   The council appropriated $589,920 in state funds for Phase II Logan River bank stabilization, $21,000 for fire wildland shelters, $340 in donated Youth Council funds, $100,000 from risk management reserves for Center Street safety bollards, a $2,435,000 reserve transfer to capital project funds, $88,222 in state alcohol funds, $20,827 in police overtime, $47,126 for patrol vehicle lighting, $50,240 for a longer golf season and $13,000 for emergency management supplies. Linda Johnson asked about the bollards; Mayor Anderson said they are removable because fully retractable systems were too costly, and would reduce police staffing needs at downtown events.

   • Grant$589,920 to State of Utah Phase II Logan River bank stabilization
   • Grant$21,000 to State of Utah Fire wildland shelters
   • Grant$340 Donated funds for Youth Council
   • Budget$100,000 Center Street safety bollards. Paid from Risk management reserves
   • Budget$2.44 million Reserve transfer to capital projects
   • Grant$88,222 to State of Utah Police alcohol enforcement
   • Payment$20,827 Police overtime
   • Budget$47,126 Patrol vehicle lighting. Paid from Alcohol enforcement reserves
   • Budget$50,240 Extended golf season. Paid from Golf course reserves
   • Grant$13,000 to State of Utah Emergency management supplies

   Moved by Council Member Melissa Dahle, seconded by Council Member Katie Lee-Koven. Vote: 4-0; Council Member Ernesto López excused

5. Item 8 · Budget

   Workshop: budget adjustments, Resolution 26-15

   Discussed

   Previewed $6,000,000 in Class C reserves for transportation components of the Public Works campus, bringing the project to about $60 million, $10,000 from the Department of Agriculture for wildland equipment, $52,073 from 911 reserves for software and $14,392 for police equipment. Action was set for May 19.

   • Budget$6.00 million Public Works campus transportation components. Paid from Class C reserves
   • Grant$10,000 to Utah Department of Agriculture Fire wildland deployment equipment
   • Budget$52,073 Spillman software subscription. Paid from 911 reserves
   • Grant$14,392 to State of Utah Police equipment

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6. Item 9 · Public safety

   Workshop: fireworks closed areas, Resolution 26-14

   Discussed

   Assistant Fire Chief Robert Lacroix proposed no boundary changes to the closed areas, citing elevated wildfire risk from low snowpack and drought. Chair Johnson asked about allowing ground-only fireworks; Lacroix said it has not been considered because it could increase aerial use. Lacroix announced he will retire June 5. Action was set for May 19.

What residents said

Property tax increaseStreet lighting costsWildfire risk

Joshua Molitor described concerns about corporate influence in government. Linda Johnson thanked the council for infrastructure investment and acknowledged the proposed property tax increase.