Ogden council passes $3.3 million budget amendment 6-1, including $350,000 for a Childs Avenue property; residents urge city to buy Taylor Canyon school land

Decisions at a glance

Agenda, item by item

1. City code

   Title 8 airport code amendments, phase two: lease policies

   Discussed

   Community and Economic Development Director Jared Johnson, Airport Director Brian Condie and consultant Ryan Leick introduced phase two, which would move large sections of Title 8 Chapters 3 (commercial activities, mainly leases) and 5 (rates and charges) into Title 11 of the administrative code. Condie described shared responsibilities of Administration, mayor and council. Discussion covered financial effects, lease terms, alignment with FAA guidelines, how and how often lease rates are set, minimum maintenance standards in new hangar leases and the council's desired amendments to the earlier ordinance.

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2. Other

   Redevelopment Agency administrative update

   Discussed

   Johnson reported the agency is updating its mission and goals, preparing an annual summary for Sept. 16, running an RFP for a housing fund policy and adjusting staffing. Priority projects include the Alpha Malakite development in the Adams Community Reinvestment Area, the Williams International expansion in the Airport CRA, work in the Ogden River and Trackline CRAs, and possible new CRAs or Housing and Transit Reinvestment Zones.

3. Appointment

   Reappointment of Scott Larsen to the Board of Zoning Adjustment

   Approved

   The council approved the mayor's reappointment of Scott Larsen to the Board of Zoning Adjustment.

   Moved by Council Member Richard A. Hyer, seconded by Council Member Dave Graf

4. Budget

   Ordinance 2025-28: FY 2025-26 budget amendment of $3,342,875

   Approved · 6-1 · Childs Avenue (property purchase)

   The amendment adds $3,342,875 in revenue and appropriations. Revenues: fund balance ($750,750), a state storm sewer grant ($158,000), a state homeless mitigation grant for equipment ($305,000) and a state homeless mitigation grant for public safety wages and direct costs ($1,597,125). Appropriations: a property purchase ($350,000), police vehicles ($645,000), storm sewer improvements ($158,000) and public safety wages and operations ($1,439,125). Steve Griffin of My Hometown Ogden supported the purchase of a Childs Avenue property, calling it a historic site that can serve as a community resource center. Linda Sanchez and Teresa Bramwell called for more funding on homelessness and crime. Council Member Choberka thanked Administration for sharing grant money with The Lantern House but said she supports My Hometown Ogden and is not prepared to purchase the building for the partnership. Council Members Shaun Myers and Bart Blair supported the purchase. Mayor Nadolski described the city's homeless medical advocate program. The ordinance passed 6-1.

   • Land deal$350,000 Purchase of property on Childs Avenue for partnership with My Hometown Ogden. Paid from Fund balance
   • Purchase$645,000 Police vehicles. Paid from State homeless mitigation grant and fund balance
   • Budget$158,000 Storm sewer improvements. Paid from State storm sewer grant
   • Budget$1.44 million Public safety wages and operational costs. Paid from State homeless mitigation grant
   • Revenue total: $3,342,875 (fund balance $750,750; state grants $2,060,125)

   Moved by Council Member Shaun Myers, seconded by Council Member Richard A. Hyer. Vote: 6-1; Council Member Angela Choberka voted no. Voting no: Council Member Angela Choberka

What residents said

Taylor Canyon Elementary property saleOpen spaceHigh-density housingHomelessnessCrime at Lester Park

Nineteen residents, including Heath Satow, Laura Lewis, Linda Sanchez and neighbors of the site, urged the city to buy the Taylor Canyon Elementary property and keep it as open green space rather than allow high-density housing. Teresa Bramwell said she understood that view but said the city lacks single-family homes and tax base, that Lester Park needs attention, and that the property could host single-family homes with a pocket park. Mayor Nadolski said the district is starting a sale process, the city asked for more than 90 days, an appraisal will take up to 60 days, he will not propose apartments for the site and no decision has been made.