Ogden council rezones a Lockwood Drive lot for townhomes 7-0 and renews a $1.4 million housing credit line 7-0
September 15, 2026, 6:02 p.m. · Council Chambers, Municipal Building
Ogden's City Council voted 7-0 on Sept. 15 to adopt Ordinance 2026-18, rezoning a half-acre corner lot at Lockwood Drive and Washington Boulevard from single-family to two-family and small-lot residential with a conditional overlay, and 7-0 to adopt Resolution 2026-11 renewing a $1.4 million revolving line of credit with Synchrony Bank for neighborhood development housing. The council approved Housing Authority appointments 6-1. Thirteen speakers used public comment, most asking for a written Ogden Police policy on interactions with federal immigration agents and more transparency about license-plate cameras.
From the approved minutes. Updated October 30, 2026.
In brief
4 items came up for a decision or discussion: 4 approved.
1 vote was not unanimous: Ogden Housing Authority: Kathy Robles appointed; Jeremy Smith, Mary Caroll, Eric DeFries, Ward Ogden and Dani Wright reappointed (6-1).
1 item here is tracked in the city's development tracker.
This write-up links 2 source documents.
7 members were present.
Residents raised speakers say ogden has no written police policy on immigration-enforcement contacts; the administration has not given a timeline.
The previous City Council meeting was on September 8, 2026: Ogden council work session covers Pineview pipeline crossing, $37 million in capital spending and public-comment changes
The next one was on September 29, 2026: Ogden council tours Pineview waterline crossing and hears timing for draining the reservoir
Decisions at a glance
Agenda, item by item
Item Ordinance 2026-18 · Development
Rezone at Lockwood Drive and Washington Boulevard for two townhomes
Approved · 7-0
The rezone covers about 0.5 acres. It would let the lot be subdivided into three, with two attached townhomes added and the existing house kept. A development agreement would require owner occupancy for 10 years after final plat approval. The Planning Commission recommended approval. Council members asked about added congestion and left-turn problems on Washington Boulevard; Chair Hyer suggested looking at a signal at 1100 North. Four residents spoke, three in support of owner-occupied housing and one raising water-line, construction and school-traffic concerns.
- Zone change: R-1-6 to R-2S/CO
- Size: about 0.5 acres, three lots
- Owner occupancy required for 10 years
Item Resolution 2026-11 · Budget
Synchrony Bank line of credit for Neighborhood Development programs
Approved · 7-0
The resolution authorizes the administration to sign a new $1.4 million revolving line of credit, which the city uses to build infill housing and to buy, rehabilitate and resell homes. The agreement expired in April 2026 and the terms match those approved in 2024. Neighborhood Development Director Jeremy Smith said the loan carries an interest rate based on the Secured Overnight Financing Rate (about 5.4 percent as presented), is secured by a $350,000 deposit, allows draws for up to two years, and is repaid from home sale proceeds.
- Principal: $1,400,000 revolving
- Security: $350,000 deposit
- Repayment: proceeds from home sales
Item Appointments · Other
Ogden Housing Authority: Kathy Robles appointed; Jeremy Smith, Mary Caroll, Eric DeFries, Ward Ogden and Dani Wright reappointed
Approved · 6-1
Council Member Washington, the lone no vote, said she supported the new appointment but found the information given for the reappointments lacking, and wants to recommend improvements to the committee appointment process.
Item Proclamation · Other
Constitution Week, Sept. 17-23, 2026
Approved · 7-0
The council approved a joint proclamation declaring Sept. 17-23 Constitution Week in Ogden.
What residents said
Speakers say Ogden has no written police policy on immigration-enforcement contacts; the administration has not given a timeline
Thirteen speakers addressed the council. Most asked for a written Ogden Police policy on how officers interact with federal immigration agents, asked why a police report was not taken after a Sept. 3 incident, and urged more transparency and independent review of license-plate camera contracts. Others criticized or defended council members. In council comments, Vice Chair Graf said police and the sheriff told him the individual refused a lawful order and no report was warranted, and noted the council cannot set policy for federal agencies; Council Member Washington asked the administration for a timeline for the police policy and Chief Administrative Officer Taylor Nielsen said he would follow up. A work session with the police chief on license-plate readers was set for Oct. 13.