Logan library rebuild

Plan to rebuild the library on its current site. On October 6, 2020 the council approved $999,990 for design by Design West, about a 10-month process.

Where it stands: Approved
Type: Public project
Location: Main Street and 300 North
Applicant: City of Logan

Every hearing and vote

August 18, 2020 · City Council
Workshop: rebuilding the library at Main Street and 300 North
Discussed
Mayor Daines and Library Director Karen Clark proposed tearing down the library and rebuilding on the same site near City Hall, citing the building's condition, avoiding about $1 million in extra land costs and downtown revitalization. Option 3 was preferred, with a target of 130 parking spaces; moving the 911 tower would cost about $1 million, so it stays. Estimated total cost is $15,907,368 (about $325 a square foot) for a 35,000 to 40,000 square foot building, funded by $2,642,423 in library reserves, $2,264,945 in capital funds, $3 million in RDA funds and an $8 million loan repaid through property tax, about $16.94 a year on an average $281,100 home, to be requested in August 2021 through Truth in Taxation. Library Board Chair JaDene Denniston supported the site and pledged $1,000. The mayor proposed nine months of design work and a later funding request. No vote.
September 15, 2020 · City Council
Workshop: library design fees (Resolution 20-42)
Discussed
Architect Kent Craven of Design West supported the project at the original site. The resolution covers $999,990 in architectural and related design fees for a new library at the City Block, 300 North Main Street. Council Member Simmonds praised the location and design team. Action was set for October 6.
October 6, 2020 · City Council
New library design contract, $999,990 (Resolution 20-42)
Approved · 4-0
The council approved design services with Design West, whose contract was being finalized. Design would take about 10 months, and the city has $9 million set aside, with a property tax levy discussion planned for the 2021 budget. No public comment.
Moved by Council Member Mark Anderson, seconded by Council Member Jeannie Simmonds. Vote: 4-0; carried unanimously, counted as the four members present (one seat vacant)
April 6, 2021 · City Council
Workshop: $4 million inter-fund loan to the library, Resolution 21-21
Discussed
The Electric Fund would lend $4,000,000 to the Library Fund for 10 years at 1.69 percent simple interest, with the first payment due May 1, 2022 and no prepayment penalty, for library construction within a $16 million project. Finance Director Richard Anderson said the existing library levy repays it and he expects another inter-fund loan to cover a balloon payment. Jensen and Amy Anderson asked about tax effects.
April 20, 2021 · City Council
$4 million inter-fund loan from Electric Fund to Library Fund, Resolution 21-21
Approved · 5-0
The council approved a 10-year, $4,000,000 loan at 1.69 percent simple interest, payments starting May 1, 2022, with no prepayment penalty. Gail Yost, a Friend of the Logan Library, urged approval.
Moved by Council Member Jeannie Simmonds, seconded by Council Member Amy Anderson. Vote: 5-0; the minutes say the motion carried unanimously, counted here as the 5 council members present
August 17, 2021 · City Council
Unspent FY2020 appropriations carried forward, Resolution 21-44 (workshop)
Discussed
Finance Director Richard Anderson reviewed unspent fiscal 2020 appropriations to carry forward, including $21.7 million for the regional wastewater treatment plant, $5.9 million for the Center Block, $653,453 for library design and about $6.6 million in county road tax grants. The item returns for a hearing on September 7.
September 7, 2021 · City Council
Unspent FY2020 appropriations, Resolution 21-44 (public hearing)
Approved · 5-0
Carry-forwards approved include $803,500 for library design, $5,887,563 for the Center Block, $21,719,760 for the wastewater treatment plant, $3,307,599 for electric substations 9 and 10 and $5,110,963 in county road tax grants, among many lines. Craig Watts asked for clarification; Simmonds noted the budget year ended July 31. The minutes show Council Member Amy Anderson excused at about 7:50 p.m. and do not make clear whether she voted.
Moved by Council Member Tom Jensen, seconded by Council Member Ernesto López. Vote: Carried unanimously; counted as the 5 members present at the start, the minutes are unclear on whether Council Member Amy Anderson was still present
September 7, 2021 · City Council
Budget adjustment, Resolution 21-47 (workshop)
Discussed
Finance Director Richard Anderson presented adjustments including a $14,929,958 appropriation that makes up the whole library construction budget, funded from the general fund, library funds and an inter-fund loan from the electric fund rather than property tax. Smaller lines include $65,000 in state grants for part-time firefighter wages, $50,000 and $9,000 in after-school grants and $40,000 in wellness funds. It returned for a hearing on September 21.
September 21, 2021 · City Council
Budget adjustment, Resolution 21-47 (public hearing)
Approved · 5-0
After a hearing with no comment, the council approved the adjustments, including $14,929,958 for the library project, $65,000 in state grants for part-time firefighter wages, $50,000 and $9,000 in after-school grants, $40,000 in wellness funds and $9,618 for EMS equipment.
Moved by Council Member Amy Anderson, seconded by Council Member Ernesto López. Vote: 5-0; the minutes say the motion carried unanimously, counted here as the 5 council members present
September 21, 2021 · City Council
Library funding, Resolution 21-48 RDA (Redevelopment Agency)
Approved · 4-0
Sitting as the Redevelopment Agency, the council approved $3,000,000 to complete funding for the new library, moving it to the capital projects fund. Total construction is $14.1 million, about $16 million with design. Gail Yost urged approval.
Moved by Council Member Jeannie Simmonds, seconded by Council Member Tom Jensen. Vote: 4-0; the minutes say the motion carried unanimously, counted here as the 4 council members present
November 16, 2021 · City Council
City Hall parking lot improvements, Resolution 21-58 RDA (workshop, Redevelopment Agency)
Discussed
Finance Director Anderson proposed $700,000 for City Hall parking lot improvements tied to the library project, adding about 44 stalls. The public hearing was set for December 7.
December 7, 2021 · City Council
City Hall parking lot improvements, Resolution 21-58 RDA (Redevelopment Agency)
Approved · 5-0
Sitting as the Redevelopment Agency, the council approved $700,000 for City Hall parking lot improvements tied to the library project; the lot also serves the Hampton Inn. No one spoke.
Moved by Council Member Amy Anderson (recorded as 'Chairman A. Anderson'), seconded by Council Member Ernesto López. Vote: 5-0; the minutes say the motion carried unanimously, counted here as the 5 council members present
February 15, 2022 · City Council
State of the City
Discussed
Mayor Holly Daines's annual address covered reserves; Center Block Plaza construction starting in May with $2,150,000 in private funds raised; new library construction from mid-April with a temporary library at the Service Center for 18 months; a $150 million wastewater plant serving seven cities completed on time and under budget; a new fire station planned at 100 East and 200 North; the Kunzler conservation easement on 47 acres along the Logan River, nearly $1 million and almost entirely grant-funded; park master plans for a 150-acre legacy park on a closed landfill and a 30-acre Foothill Park; drought response including a planned 10-million-gallon water tank; an $11 million 100 West bridge over the Logan River and a $4.1 million UDOT grant for a 600 South underpass; and new substations and solar commitments.
March 15, 2022 · City Council
Budget adjustment, Resolution 22-09 (public hearing)
Approved · 4-0
With no comment, the council approved $11,610 in a state library grant, $10,609 in police overtime reimbursements, $5,363 for police vests, $14,667 for fire department wellness training and $200,000 in donated funds for library construction. Council Member Amy Anderson joined by Zoom and Council Member Tom Jensen was excused.
Moved by Council Member Ernesto López, seconded by Council Member Amy Anderson. Vote: 4-0; the minutes say the motion carried unanimously, counted here as the 4 council members present
April 5, 2022 · City Council
Library groundbreaking
Discussed
Mayor Daines said the library groundbreaking is April 18 at 11:30 a.m. The 35,000-square-foot, three-floor building has a $16 million construction budget and about 16 months of construction, with temporary service at the city service center. Designers are Hacker Architects and Design West; the construction manager is Hogan Construction. No action.
April 19, 2022 · City Council
Library donations, Resolution 22-14 (workshop)
Discussed
Finance Director Richard Anderson listed gifts for the new library: $1,000,000 from the Hansen Sisters Foundation (children's area), $200,000 from Cache Valley Bank (community meeting room), $200,000 from the Paul Wiley Foundation (entryway plaza) and $100,000 already budgeted from a former mayor and spouse (south terrace). The resolution appropriates $1,400,000. Action was set for May 3.
May 3, 2022 · City Council
Library donations, Resolution 22-14 (public hearing)
Approved · 5-0
The council appropriated $1,400,000 in donated funds for the new library. The mayor thanked donors, including a resident who offered to pay for upgraded stone on the Crockett Well building.
Moved by Council Member Amy Anderson, seconded by Council Member Tom Jensen. Vote: 5-0; the minutes say the motion carried unanimously, counted here as the 5 council members present
June 21, 2022 · City Council
Library and Center Block construction update
Discussed
Mayor Daines said library footings are in place and steel has been delivered, but a cement shortage is slowing both projects. Center Block Plaza groundbreaking was set for June 23. No action.
September 6, 2022 · City Council
Unspent FY2021 carry-forwards, Resolution 22-38 (public hearing)
Approved · 4-0
The council approved carry-forwards including $7,039,907 for Center Block Plaza, $14,634,813 for the library, $21,994,796 for water capital projects, $7,616,241 for the sewer treatment plant, $4,787,045 for landfill capital, $8,538,232 in county road tax grants, $6,781,824 and $367,344 for the fire station, $445,467 for ambulances and $3,806,781 in CARES Act funds. No one spoke.
Moved by Council Member Mark Anderson, seconded by Council Member Amy Anderson. Vote: 4-0; the minutes say the motion carried unanimously, counted here as the 4 council members present
January 3, 2023 · City Council
State of the City
Discussed
Mayor Holly Daines reported fire and EMS calls up 10 percent, with a likely record 5,668 incidents as of December 27; a possible memorandum with the county to keep garbage collection until June 2025; $2,360,000 in private donations for Center Block Plaza and $1.5 million for the library, which she expected to open in early fall; a new fire station funded by $10 million in ARPA money; an $11 million bridge at 100 West and 600 South; a Main Street pedestrian underpass funded by a $4.1 million UDOT grant, delayed to 2024; Campbell Scientific's $40 million expansion with 268 jobs and Frulact's $75 million expansion with 131 jobs; two new substations and about 18,000 meters replaced for $3.3 million; and that the city is considering about 10 megawatts of natural gas turbines. No action.
June 6, 2023 · City Council
Budget adjustments, Resolution 23-21 (public hearing)
Approved · 4-0
The council appropriated $21,569 for police overtime reimbursements, $37,000 in donations toward art for the new library, $79,000 from Cache County for flood-mitigation equipment and supplies, and $7,850 in donations for the annual police banquet. No one spoke.
Moved by Council Member Mark Anderson, seconded by Council Member Tom Jensen. Vote: 4-0 on roll call; López absent
August 15, 2023 · City Council
Workshop: fiscal 2022 carry-forwards, Resolution 23-35
Discussed
Finance Director Richard Anderson listed carry-forwards led by a $23,034,402 water tank project, $6,855,181 for the library, $6,876,301 in environmental capital projects, a $6,844,781 county road tax grant, $5,982,553 for the fire station and $2,349,806 for the Center Block plaza. He said figures may change by September 5.
September 5, 2023 · City Council
Fiscal 2022 carry-forwards, Resolution 23-35 (public hearing)
Approved · 5-0
The council approved carry-forwards led by a $22,944,826 water tank project, $6,876,260 in environmental capital projects, a $6,855,181 library project and a $6,849,605 county road tax grant. The Parks and Recreation carry-forward was reduced from $480,407 to $425,396. No one spoke.
Moved by Council Member Jeannie Simmonds, seconded by Council Member Amy Anderson. Vote: 5-0 on roll call
April 16, 2024 · City Council
Workshop: downtown public properties rezone, Ordinance 24-10
Discussed
Economic Development Director Kirk Jensen proposed rezoning the former fire station at 76 East 200 North (0.69 acres) from Public to TC-1, the new fire station at 95 East 200 North (0.76 acres) from TC-1 to Public, the library (1.72 acres) from TC-1 to Public and the plaza at 55 and 67 North Main (0.37 acres) from TC-1 to Public. The Planning Commission recommended approval 5-0 on March 28. Council members asked about effects on nearby businesses; the attorney and mayor said the Public zone does not carry the restrictions of a school, park or church. Action was set for May 7.
May 7, 2024 · City Council
Downtown public properties rezone, Ordinance 24-10 (public hearing)
Approved · 5-0
The council rezoned the former fire station at 76 East 200 North (0.69 acres) from Public to TC-1 and the new fire station at 95 East 200 North (0.76 acres), the library and the plaza at 55 and 67 North Main (0.37 acres) from TC-1 to Public. The Planning Commission recommended approval 5-0 on March 28. Council Member Simmonds asked whether the Historic District overlay includes the fire station; staff would confirm. The library parcel's size and address are given inconsistently in the staff report. No one spoke.
Moved by Council Member Mike Johnson, seconded by Council Member Jeannie Simmonds. Vote: 5-0 on roll call