Ogden council approves $82.1 million water bond parameters for canyon waterline, names Spencer Fox Eccles Pioneer Stadium and approves two rezones
June 11, 2024, 6:23 p.m. · Council Chambers, Municipal Building, 2549 Washington Blvd., Ogden
At a special meeting the council voted 7-0 on parameters for up to $82.1 million in water and sewer revenue bonds for the roughly $100 million Ogden Canyon waterline replacement, after a hearing at which residents and the Pineview Water Systems manager raised questions. It also unanimously approved naming the stadium the Spencer Fox Eccles Pioneer Stadium and rezones at 605 North Jackson Avenue and 981 12th Street. A closed session followed.
From the approved minutes. Updated October 14, 2026.
Decisions at a glance
| Item | Result |
|---|---|
| Fiscal 2023-24 year-end budget amendments (work session) | Discussed |
| Fiscal 2024-25 budget direction and Business Depot lease revenue (work session) | Discussed |
| Joint Resolution 2024-2: naming Spencer Fox Eccles Pioneer Stadium | Approved · 7-0 |
| Resolution 2024-5: bond parameters for the Ogden Canyon 36-inch waterline | Approved · 7-0 |
| Ordinance 2024-18: rezone 605 and 685 rear North Jackson Avenue, R-1-6 to R-1-5 | Approved · 7-0 |
| Ordinance 2024-19: zone boundary adjustment at 981 12th Street and 1245 Monroe Boulevard | Approved with conditions · 7-0 |
| Closed session | Approved · 7-0 |
Agenda, item by item
Item W1 · Budget
Fiscal 2023-24 year-end budget amendments (work session)
Discussed
Comptroller Justin Sorensen said the year-end city budget amendment would raise the budget $5.8 million, with general fund spending for compensation adjustments, professional services, contracts and building improvements, including wage overages in the City Attorney's Office and Public Services. The Redevelopment Agency amendment would move remaining funds from three expired districts (South Central Business District Mall Area, 12th Street and South Wall), an increase of $1,052,000 to the RDA budget. Staff said the city plans to seek developer proposals for the Exchange Building in the Trackline RDA area.
- Budget$5.80 million
- Budget$1.05 million
Item W2 · Budget
Fiscal 2024-25 budget direction and Business Depot lease revenue (work session)
Discussed
Council members discussed remaining steps to adopt the budget. Council Member Angela Choberka said the tentative budget could be adopted as an operating budget before June 30, with changes allowed before the August truth in taxation hearing. Council Executive Director Janene Eller-Smith said the council must act on water rates before the city can issue bonds for the canyon waterline. The council said it did not want to change the ordinance limiting Business Depot Ogden lease revenue use now, but wanted to fund the proposed employee compensation increases, including a $1.8 million transfer.
Item 1 · Parks
Joint Resolution 2024-2: naming Spencer Fox Eccles Pioneer Stadium
Approved · 7-0
The council and mayor approved a sponsorship naming agreement with the George S. and Dolores Dore Eccles Foundation. In return for an $800,000 contribution to rodeo ground improvements and four decades of donations since 1982, the foundation gets naming rights for 75 years or until the stadium stops being public. Parks and Cemetery Manager Monte Stewart showed a sign patterned on the arch on Washington Boulevard. Pioneer Days Foundation leaders and Rodeo Director Rick Davis thanked the Eccles Foundation; council members and Mayor Benjamin Nadolski also expressed gratitude.
- Grant$800,000 to George S. and Dolores Dore Eccles Foundation
Item 2 · Roads and utilities
Resolution 2024-5: bond parameters for the Ogden Canyon 36-inch waterline
Approved · 7-0
The council delegated final terms for up to $82,100,000 in subordinated sewer, water and storm sewer revenue bonds. The waterline project (CIP WU003), built in 1935, is estimated at about $100 million and includes the pipe under Pineview Reservoir. Funding is $34.3 million from the State Revolving Loan Fund, $42.6 million from a federal WIFIA loan, $10 million from the state and $12 million in city American Rescue Plan Act money. Parameters: 40-year term, rates not above 6% (state loan about 1%, WIFIA about 5%, zero interest for five years), 3% discount; estimated debt service of $39,965,000 for the state loan and $75,060,000 for WIFIA. The financial advisor said the plan includes 4% general water rate increases for five years plus an annual inflation adjustment. At the hearing, a resident asked how the debt would affect her bill and whether the roughly $3 million annual utility transfer to the general fund could help. Another asked why work did not start in 2009 and about the unknown interest rate. Pineview Water Systems General Manager Jeff Humphrey said he had been left in the dark and asked to be involved in reservoir drawdown planning. A fourth resident raised concerns about water for new business park users and rate impacts on older residents. Public Services Director Justin Anderson said earlier tank and line projects had to come first, drawdowns would be planned for winter, and a food manufacturer at the business park pays consumptive rates. Financial advisor Fred Philpot said keeping transfers in the water fund would raise property taxes. The council asked for a model of resident bills over five to 10 years.
- Bond$34.3 million to Utah State Revolving Loan Fund
- Bond$42.6 million to Federal WIFIA program
- Grant$10.0 million to State of Utah
- Grant$12.0 million
- Bond$82.1 million
Item 3 · Zoning
Ordinance 2024-18: rezone 605 and 685 rear North Jackson Avenue, R-1-6 to R-1-5
Approved · 7-0
The council rezoned 6.9 acres for single-family lots; the city bought 6.5 acres from the school district and is buying about 0.40 acres more. Planning Manager Barton Brierley said the Planning Commission recommended approval May 1 and the zoning fits General Plan goals of expanding homeownership and in-fill. One resident spoke in favor of single-family homes. Vice Chair Marcia White urged staff and the eventual developer to consider alternatives to the planned cul-de-sac layout, and Council Member Richard Hyer said nearby residents want a through street for connectivity.
- Applicant: Ogden City Community Development
- Acres: 6.9
- Current zone to proposed: R-1-6 to R-1-5
- Planning Commission: recommended approval May 1, 2024
Item 4 · Zoning
Ordinance 2024-19: zone boundary adjustment at 981 12th Street and 1245 Monroe Boulevard
Approved with conditions · 7-0
The council moved the CP-1/12th Street Corridor Overlay and R-3 boundary so it follows the property line between the Dylan's restaurant parcel and the parcel south of it. Conditions from the Planning Commission are a small subdivision plat, shifting parking out of required landscaped setbacks and a screened dumpster enclosure, both through site plan review. No one spoke. Council Member Dave Graf asked whether the conditions are included; Brierley said the ordinance contains them.
- Applicant: Jeremy Krause
- Planning Commission: recommended approval March 6, 2024, with three conditions
Other
Closed session
Approved · 7-0
The council voted to go into a closed session under the Open and Public Meetings Law at 8:15 p.m. and reconvened at 9:45 p.m. The minutes do not say what was discussed.
What residents said
Water rate impact of waterline bondPineview Reservoir drawdownCul-de-sac layout on North Jackson Avenue
Residents spoke only during the bond hearing; see item 2. No general public comments.