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.
Approved
- Type
- Development agreement
- Applicant
- Logan Redevelopment Agency
- Location
- Main Street and 100 West, downtown Logan
- City Council: Center Block cost increase, Resolution 22-45 RDA (workshop)
- City Council: Carry-forward of unspent FY2020 funds (Resolution 20-39 RDA)
- City Council: Workshop: Emporium demolition and 600 South tunnel carry-forwards (Resolution 20-39 RDA)
- City Council: RDA budget adjustment of $920,000 for Emporium block property (Resolution 20-27 RDA)
In brief
Emporium block redevelopment appears on 4 recorded agendas, from the City Council meeting of July 21, 2020 to the City Council meeting of November 1, 2022.
On record, it was approved 2 times.
The most recent decision was approved (4-0) at the City Council meeting of September 15, 2020.
Follow the money and project delivery
Emporium block redevelopment
- Council action
Approved: Carry-forward of unspent FY2020 funds (Resolution 20-39 RDA) · Approved minutes Record → · Sept. 15, 2020
- Money in the record
budget: $500,000 — Center Block Project cost overruns Record → · Nov. 1, 2022
- Signed agreement and payments
Execution and project-level disbursements are not verified by this tracker. They require separate records; meeting approval alone does not establish either.
- Work and operating costs
Check the linked records for completion and recurring operating costs; this tracker does not verify them. Record →
Every hearing and vote
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.
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.
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.
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.