Ogden council raises purchasing bid thresholds, 6-0, and lays out timeline for Weber Housing Authority decision
January 21, 2025, 6:00 p.m. · City Council Chambers, 2549 Washington Boulevard, Ogden
The council adopted Ordinance 2025-2, 6-0, raising the dollar limits that require formal bidding under the city's purchasing code. Council staff laid out a communication plan for the Weber Housing Authority housing resolution, with an administration progress report on alternative sites set for Feb. 18. In a work session the council heard annual reports from the Ogden Dinosaur Park and the Ogden Nature Center and a preview of a rezone at 150 32nd Street. Council Member Shaun Myers was excused.
From the approved minutes. Updated October 14, 2026.
Decisions at a glance
| Item | Result |
|---|---|
| Proposed rezone, 150 32nd Street (work session) | Discussed |
| Parks utilization study survey (work session) | Discussed |
| Purchasing code amendments (Ordinance 2025-2) | Approved · 6-0 |
| Communication plan for the Weber Housing Authority resolution | Discussed |
Agenda, item by item
Item WS · Presentation
Ogden Dinosaur Park and Museum annual report (work session)
Discussed
Park leadership reported 2024 attendance, events and education, outreach, current building projects, grants and future projects, and a proposal to raise admission rates in 2025. Council members and the mayor thanked staff.
Item WS · Presentation
Ogden Nature Center annual report (work session)
Discussed
Executive Director Laura Western summarized the center's community partnerships, land stewardship, educational programs, special events, employee retention and new business partnerships.
Item WS · Zoning
Proposed rezone, 150 32nd Street (work session)
Discussed
Planning Director Barton Brierley presented David Anderson's petition to rezone a one-acre vacant lot from C-2 (Community Commercial) to R-4 (Multiple-family Residential) for single-family rowhouses, which the zone could allow up to 25 units. The lot sits on a commercial block with a tire shop, auto dealer, truck rental, an office and a utility substation, and borders R-1-5 homes to the south. The Jefferson Community Plan map favors M-1 or C-2 here, but staff said R-4 with a conditional overlay fits plan goals on homeownership, would bring sidewalks sooner and could buffer the homes from commercial uses. The Planning Commission recommended approval Nov. 6, 2024; the one commissioner who voted no said the project does not meet the General Plan, would be isolated, lacks walkable amenities and is unsafe for children's play. Council discussion centered on whether homes could coexist with surrounding commercial uses and the detail of the concept plan.
- Applicant: David Anderson
- Acres: 1
- Current zone → proposed: C-2 → R-4/CO
- Planning Commission: recommended approval Nov. 6, 2024, with one no vote
Item WS · Presentation
Fiscal 2023-24 federal housing grant performance report (CAPER)
Discussed
Project Coordinator Cathy Fuentes summarized how the city used Community Development Block Grant and HOME funds in the year ending June 30, 2024, including purchase-rehab-resale and infill housing projects. Discussion covered rules for federal funds and upcoming updates to the Annual Action Plan and Consolidated Plan.
Item WS · Parks
Parks utilization study survey (work session)
Discussed
Recreation Director Edd Bridge said consultants J-U-B Engineers are studying how city parks are used, and a survey open through Feb. 3, 2025 had drawn 516 responses so far. The consultant is to present recommendations to the council in fall 2025.
Item 3 · Presentation
Salvation Army Ogden Corps update
Discussed
Salvation Army representatives described the Ogden Corps' rehabilitation services, food pantries, shelters, disaster relief and holiday assistance and invited volunteers and donations.
Item 5 · City code
Purchasing code amendments (Ordinance 2025-2)
Approved · 6-0
The council adopted amendments to chapters 4-2A and 4-2B of the municipal code on contracts and professional services contracting, raising the thresholds at which formal bids are required. Purchasing Coordinator Ruby Puertollano said the code had not been updated in decades and the changes follow inflation, state law and benchmarks from other cities. Vice Chair White thanked her for the explanation and the committee's work.
Item 6 · Other
Communication plan for the Weber Housing Authority resolution
Discussed
Council Executive Director Janene Eller-Smith presented a timeline: the council extended the resolution Jan. 14, presented the communication plan Jan. 21, and on Feb. 18 the mayor or staff would report on efforts to find an alternative site for permanent supportive housing and talks with Weber Housing Authority. Chair Richey said the council learned of the project in November 2024 and wanted to understand its impacts. Mayor Nadolski said the city had a poor relationship with the authority in the past, was trying to do things differently and did not fault the council for taking more time.
What residents said
On-street parking removed on 20th StreetWeber Housing Authority project timelinePublic comment time limitsWildfire preparednessCivil penalties for property maintenance
Residents of 20th Street thanked the council and staff for responding to concerns about lost on-street parking after the street reconstruction. Robert Hunter said $2.6 million, an operating subsidy and federal pandemic-relief funds depended on the Weber Housing Authority project proceeding in time, and Heath Satow criticized last-minute delays. A property owner who lives outside Ogden asked for hardship consideration on civil penalties for weeds on vacant lots he owns; Chair Richey asked the administration to follow up. Laura Lewis said one-minute limits on speakers on Jan. 14 were unfair and asked about wildfire preparedness. Chair Richey said state law requires public input only in hearings, that rules allow up to three minutes, and that the Fire Chief would address wildfire risk in a future session. Curtis Smith asked about youth sports resources.