Logan Municipal Council
Meeting Agenda - May 5, 2026 - AMENDED
Notice is hereby given that the Logan Municipal Council will hold its regular meeting beginning at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, in the Logan Municipal Council Chambers located at 290 North 100 West, Logan, Utah 84321.
- Council meetings are streamed on the City of Logan YouTube channel at: https://go.loganutah.gov/CouncilMeetings
- Complete Council Agenda and Packet at: go.loganutah.gov/2026councilpackets
Regular Meeting Agenda (5:30 p.m.)
1. Call to Order: Chair Mike Johnson
2. Opening Ceremony: To be determined
3. Acceptance of Minutes and Approval of Agenda: Chair Mike Johnson
4. 2026 Regular Meeting Schedule
- First and third Tuesdays at 5:30 p.m.
- Next meeting is May 19, 2026
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5. Questions and Comments for Mayor and Council (Non-Agenda Items)
Members of the public may address the City Council on items not listed on the agenda.
- Please come to the microphone and state your name and city of residence for the record.
- Comments are limited to three (3) minutes, unless additional time is granted by the Council Chair.
- Groups are encouraged to appoint a single spokesperson.
Comments should relate to matters within the authority of the City Council. Items raised during this time will be referred to City staff for follow-up outside of the meeting.________________________________________
6. Mayor/Staff Reports
A. Mayor's Budget Presentation - Mayor Anderson
B. Statement from Mayor Mark A. Anderson: Mayor intends to present a tentative budget that includes a property
tax rate increase as outlined in the Property Tax Impact Schedule - which reads - The City of Logan is
considering levying a property tax rate that exceeds the certified tax rate. The FY 2027 Proposed Budget
includes a property tax rate increase as follows:
1. The approximate dollar amount of additional ad valorum tax revenue that would be
generated for the City of Logan is $185,700.
2. The approximate percentage increase in tax revenue for the City of Logan is 3.12%.
3. The approximate percentage increase to the amount of property tax paid (in total, not
just the City of Logan) on an average residence is 0.37%.
4. The approximate percentage increase to the amount of property tax paid (in total, not just the City of Logan)
on an average commercial property is 0.37%. The additional property tax dollars are proposed to be used as
follows:
Non-departmental:
Fund additional street lighting utility expenses $54,614
Operational Impact: Non-departmental will be able to pay the full cost of calculated street lighting utility
fees to the Electric Department.
Police Department:
Fund a Police Officer I position 131,086
Operational Impact: The Police Department will be able to fund one additional position.
Otherwise, it would have to be eliminated.
Total $185,700 - Mayor Anderson/Richard Anderson, Finance Director
C. Property Tax Impact Schedule: The schedule, that was just read, will be available on the back table during the
meeting, on the finance department website, and in the Council packet for this meeting -
Mayor Anderson/Richard Anderson, Finance Director
D. Statement from Mayor Mark A. Anderson: If the City proceeds with the proposed tax increase, Logan City will
notice the public and hold a public hearing, tentatively planned for Tuesday, August 11, 2026 at 6:00 p.m.
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7. Council Business
A. Planning Commission Update - Councilmember Simmonds
B. Council Announcements - Chair Johnson
C. Council Budget Workshops: May 12 and May 26, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. - Chair Johnson
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8. Action Items (6:10 p.m. estimated)
A. (Continued from the April 21, 2026 Council Meeting) - Consideration of a proposed resolution approving the Logan 2045 General Plan as presented. The General Plan creates a long-term vision for the City of Logan to implement over the next 20 years - Resolution 26-09 - Russ Holley, Community Development Director and Cody Ferguson, Houseal Lavigne Associates
B. PUBLIC HEARING - Consideration of a proposed resolution to approve fees for the Parks and Recreation Department to include Logan River Golf Course, Logan Cemetery, Parks and Recreation Field Use - Resolution 26-12 - Russ Akina, Parks and Recreation Director
C. PUBLIC HEARING - Budget Adjustments FY 2025-2026 appropriating: $589,920 funds the engineering department received from the State of Utah to be used for Phase II improvements to stabilize the bank along the Logan River; $21,000 funds the fire department received from the State of Utah to be used to purchase Wildland Shelters that can be used during deployment; $340 donated funds toward youth council expenses; $100,000 risk management reserves toward Center Street safety bollards; $2,435,000 transfer of reserves to capital project funds to accommodate changs in general fund reserve calculation; $88,222 State alcohol funds toward police enforcement; $20,827 funds received for police overtime shifts; $47,126 alcohol enforcement reserves toward the purchase of lighting systems for patrol vehicles; $50,240 additional funds for golf course operations associated with the longer season; $13,000 funds the city will be received from the State of Utah to be used to purchase emergency management supplies and materials - Resolution 26-13 - Richard Anderson, Finance Director
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9. Workshop Items (6:40 p.m. estimated)
A. Budget Adjustments FY 2025-2026 appropriating: $6,000,000 Class C reserves toward eligible costs associated with the Public Works campus project; $10,000 funds the Fire Department received from the Department of Agriculture to purchase equipment used in wildland deployments; $52,073 for 911 reserves toward Spillman software subscription costs; $14,392 a grant the Police Department was awarded by the State of Utah. The Alcohol and Drug Free Committee funds will be used to purchase police equipment - Resolution 26-15 - Richard Anderson, Finance Director
B. Consideration of a proposed resolution designating a Closed Area to Ignition or Use of Fireworks - Resolution 26-14- Fire Chief Nate Thompson
10. Other Considerations
11. Adjourn (7:00 p.m. estimated)
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Public Notice of Posting
On Thursday, April 30, 2026, at 5:00 p.m., a copy of this notice was posted in a conspicuous location in the front foyer of Logan City Hall, Logan, Utah.
A copy was also posted on:
- The Logan City website: loganutah.gov
- The Utah Public Meeting Notice website: http://pmn.utah.gov
Dated: April 30, 2026
Recorder: Teresa Harris, City Recorder________________________________________
Meeting Access and Participation
Council members may participate in the meeting via telephonic communication. When participating remotely, members will be connected by speakerphone, which will be amplified to ensure all participants in the Council Chambers can hear the discussion.________________________________________
ADA Accommodations
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), individuals who require accommodations or assistance for this meeting should contact:
Teresa Harris, City Recorder
435-716-9002
Requests should be made at least 24 hours in advance of the meeting.________________________________________
Meeting Guidelines: To ensure an orderly and respectful meeting, please observe the following:
- Items will generally be considered in the order listed on the agenda. The Council may adjust the order as needed.
- Speakers should keep comments relevant to the item being considered.
- Disruptive behavior, including cheers, jeers, or other outbursts, is not permitted.
- For items with many speakers, time limits may be imposed.
- Public comment closes once the Council has moved on from an item, unless reopened by the Council.
- Individuals wishing to speak should sign in at the podium.
- All comments must be made at the microphone to ensure they are recorded.
- All questions and comments should be directed to the Council through the Chair.
Mark A. Anderson, Mayor
Mike Johnson, Chair
Ernesto López, Vice Chair
Jeannie Simmonds, Councilmember
Katie Lee-Koven, Councilmember
Melissa Dahle, Councilmember
MISSION STATEMENT - Logan City improves the quality of life for the community by providing essential services that promote safety, well-being, and long-term sustainability, and preserves the city's distinctive chara
Notice of Special Accommodations (ADA)
Individuals needing special accommodations should notify Teresa Harris, 435-716-9002, at least two working days prior to the meeting. Hearing enhancement devices are available on request.
Notice of Electronic or Telephone Participation
A council member may join a meeting electronically upon proper notice of the meeting and 24-hour notice to councilmembers. A council member participating electronically will be connected to the meeting by telephone.