Ogden council adopts 2024 Sewer Master Plan as residents press for Lester Park investment and a Taylor Avenue gate
September 17, 2024, 6:00 p.m. · Council Chambers, Municipal Building, 2549 Washington Boulevard
With two members excused, the Ogden City Council voted 5-0 to adopt the 2024 Sewer Master Plan. During public comment, several residents urged the council to move ahead with improvements at Lester Park and one renewed a petition for a gate on Taylor Avenue near Weber State University. A work session before the meeting covered proposed changes to the Youth Council bylaws.
From the draft minutes. Updated October 14, 2026.
In brief
3 items came up for a decision or discussion: 2 approved and 1 discussed.
1 item here is tracked in the city's development tracker.
This write-up links 5 source documents and the meeting video.
5 members were present and 2 absent (Council Member Marcia White, Council Member Shaun Myers).
Residents raised lester park safety and amenities, taylor avenue traffic and proposed gate, trail access at mt. ogden golf course, and downtown paid parking.
The previous City Council meeting was on September 10, 2024: Ogden council renames its Diversity Commission to comply with state law and hears a $10 million Lester Park proposal
The next one was on September 18, 2024: Ogden council and Planning Commission receive annual training on development agreements
Decisions at a glance
| Item | Result |
|---|---|
| Youth Council bylaws changes | Discussed |
| Appointment to the Public Safety Employee Appeal Board | Approved · 5-0 |
| Adopt the Ogden City Sewer Master Plan (Resolution 2024-10) | Approved · 5-0 |
Agenda, item by item
Other
Youth Council bylaws changes
Discussed
Communications Director Brandon Garside outlined changes: renaming the group the Ogden City Youth Council, allowing case-by-case residency exceptions, moving meetings to the first and third Monday, requiring a year of experience to be chair, and applying the attendance policy only to executive committee members. Discussion centered on recruiting students and member terms. Youth Council Chair Ellie Gomez reported on the group's year.
Appointment
Appointment to the Public Safety Employee Appeal Board
Approved · 5-0
The council approved the mayor's appointment of Adrienne Andrews.
Roads and utilities
Adopt the Ogden City Sewer Master Plan (Resolution 2024-10)
Approved · 5-0
The plan, prepared by Sunrise Engineering since 2022, replaces the 2013 plan and lists capacity and maintenance needs, state compliance gaps and prioritized projects. The Planning Commission recommended adoption after a June 5 hearing. Council discussion focused on scheduling sewer work alongside larger street projects. A property owner asked whether owners are charged to upsize water and sewer service lines when a new tenant moves in; City Engineer Taylor Nielsen said permitting staff review fixture counts and line capacity, that the city installs new laterals to the curb during street projects, and that sewer lines past the main are the owner's responsibility.
What residents said
Lester Park safety and amenitiesTaylor Avenue traffic and proposed gateTrail access at Mt. Ogden Golf CourseDowntown paid parking
Shane Storey, a trails committee member, urged signage and accommodation for trail users near Mt. Ogden Golf Course. Several speakers (Brian Van Vliet, Eva Barnett, Andrea Bell, Sam Barnett) urged investment in Lester Park, citing safety, inclusivity, tree preservation, crime and a lack of amenities. Blaine Richey renewed a June 18 petition for a gate on Taylor Avenue at Weber State University, citing traffic volume and saying drive times would increase about 12 seconds. Jake Bruin supported downtown paid parking and suggested using revenue for bike and pedestrian improvements. Linda Sanchez asked for frugal use of tax dollars. In the mayor's absence, Public Services Director Justin Anderson said no trail has been approved through the golf course, the Lester Park design is being updated, and no promise can be made on a Taylor Avenue gate.