Ogden council adopts new airport lease rules and $81,520 Public Services study in last meeting for three members
December 16, 2025, 6:00 p.m. · Council Chambers, Municipal Building, 2549 Washington Boulevard
The Ogden City Council unanimously adopted revised airport leasing policies and fees, approved an $81,520 Matrix Consulting Group study of the Public Services Department, and amended the federal housing action plan with a $1,241,650 budget appropriation. It was the final meeting for Chair Marcia White and Council Members Bart Blair and Angela Choberka, and for Executive Director Janene Eller-Smith.
From the approved minutes. Updated October 14, 2026.
Decisions at a glance
Agenda, item by item
Presentation
FY2025 Annual Fraud Risk Assessment
Discussed
Assistant Finance Director Korahle Jensen said the city scored 355 of 395 points, a 'low fraud risk' rating. It scored zero in two areas: governing body members had not completed required online state training within a four-year term, and the city has no formal internal audit function. Completing the training would add 20 points and move the city to 'very low'. An internal audit function would need added staff or an outside consultant.
Appointment
Weber-Morgan Board of Health appointment
Approved · 7-0
The Council approved the mayor's appointment of Council Member Shaun Myers to the Weber-Morgan Board of Health, a seat previously held by Council Member Angela Choberka.
Appointment
Central Weber Sewer Improvement District Board appointment
Approved · 7-0
The Council approved the mayor's appointment of Council Member Ken Richey to the Central Weber Sewer Improvement District Board. The vote is from the city's meeting results report; the minutes' text is cut off at the page break.
Contract
Resolution 2025-26: Matrix Consulting Group management study of Public Services
Approved · 7-0
The Council approved a contract with Matrix Consulting Group, Ltd. for $81,520 to study the efficiency and effectiveness of the Public Services Department's general fund operations (not the water, sewer, storm sewer and refuse enterprise funds). A review committee of Public Services, Management Services, Council staff and one Council member unanimously recommended the firm after a request-for-proposal process. The study is expected to take four to six months.
- Contract$81,520 to Matrix Consulting Group, Ltd.
Budget
Resolution 2025-25 and Ordinance 2025-42: Annual Action Plan Amendment #1 and $1,241,650 budget amendment
Approved · 7-0
After a public hearing, the Council amended the five-year Consolidated Plan and FY2026 Annual Action Plan and appropriated $1,241,650. Changes include $600,000 of HOME and matching funds for Own in Ogden down payment loans, $158,520 in CHDO funds redirected to a new single-family home on Madison Avenue, a $169,465 cut to the Business Recovery Fund, a $308,174 cut to microenterprise assistance, and money moved to the CDBG CARES Act public improvement program. Laura Lewis asked where the money comes from; Community Development Director Jeremy Smith said loan repayments and home sales are recycled into the programs.
- Budget$1.24 million
- Grant$158,520
City code
Ordinance 2025-43: airport leasing policies and fees
Approved · 7-0
The Council revised Title 8 airport lease provisions and added airport lease, tie-down, fuel flowage and general fees. Airport Director Brian Condie described an open leasing process, FAA grant-assurance compliance, land rent adjustment methods, a hangar life cycle (20-year term with two 10-year extensions, then another 20 years with a 10-year extension), improved assignments and transfers, and building inspections. After 70 years the city would decide whether to remove a hangar or offer 5-year leases. An airport stakeholder supported the changes; members praised the collaborative process.
What residents said
Airport leasingSource of housing program funds
Speakers thanked the outgoing council members. Ed McKinney praised the collaboration on airport policy and credited the chief administrative officer. One resident asked at the hearing where the budget increase funds come from. An airport stakeholder said Ogden's airport is getting positive notice nationally.