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Emporium block redevelopment

Redevelopment Agency acquisition of property on the Emporium block, with demolition on hold and a Center Block and Plaza proposal limited to the Emporium footprint under review.

Where it stands
Approved
Type
Development agreement
Location
Main Street and 100 West, downtown Logan
Applicant
Logan Redevelopment Agency

Every hearing and vote

  1. July 21, 2020 · City Council

    RDA budget adjustment of $920,000 for Emporium block property (Resolution 20-27 RDA)

    Approved · 3-1-1

    The Redevelopment Agency carried forward demolition funds to acquire property on the Emporium block; demolition is on hold. One property on 100 West had a negotiated price of $650,000 and was to close at the end of July, and a second was still under negotiation. Council Member Mark Anderson recused himself as a property owner in the area. Council Member Bradfield voiced concerns about the plan's end result. No public comment.

    Moved by Council Member Jeannie Simmonds, seconded by Council Member Tom Jensen. Vote: 3-1; Bradfield voted no; Mark Anderson recused

  2. September 1, 2020 · City Council

    Workshop: Emporium demolition and 600 South tunnel carry-forwards (Resolution 20-39 RDA)

    Discussed

    Carry-forwards of $175,266 for Emporium demolition and $45,198 for a feasibility study of a tunnel at 600 South connecting trails under Main Street.

  3. September 15, 2020 · City Council

    Carry-forward of unspent FY2020 funds (Resolution 20-39 RDA)

    Approved · 4-0

    The RDA carried forward $175,266 for Emporium demolition and $45,198 for a tunnel feasibility study at 600 South. Gail Yost asked about demolition timing; Economic Development Director Kirk Jensen said the money is being held for the expected demolition.

    Moved by Council Member Jeannie Simmonds, seconded by Council Member Jess Bradfield. Vote: 4-0; carried unanimously, counted as the four members present (Tom Jensen excused)

  4. November 1, 2022 · City Council

    Center Block cost increase, Resolution 22-45 RDA (workshop)

    Discussed

    Economic Development Director Kirk Jensen said Center Block costs rose about 33 percent with inflation and unexpected problems in older buildings added $500,000. Mayor Daines said she secured $2.2 million in private donations. Mark Anderson asked whether proceeds from the sale of the Emporium return to the agency; Jensen confirmed. Action was set for November 15.