Ogden meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes

Ogden council takes up $3.68 million budget amendment; minutes pending for all eight recent meetings

Ogden City Council members were scheduled to hold a public hearing Oct. 20 on Ordinance 2026-19, a mid-year amendment that would raise Fiscal Year 2026-2027 revenues and appropriations by $3,684,000. Agendas were published for all eight meetings listed in the past two weeks, but minutes have not yet been posted for any of them. No votes, outcomes, or final decisions appear in the records reviewed; the items below are what each body was scheduled to take up.

Budget amendment: $3,684,000

The proposed ordinance would increase revenues and appropriations by the same amount. The agenda lists four components: $2,000,000 in estimated wildfire deployment reimbursements, $838,000 in Fleet equipment authority, a $500,000 state grant, and $346,000 in Golf Enterprise Fund retained earnings. Those four figures total $3,684,000.

The same Oct. 20 meeting included a work session on the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Annual Action Plan Amendment #1 and a review of the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER), plus a Community Clean Energy Program communications update. The agenda also listed the reappointment of Chris Zimmerman to the Public Safety Employee Appeal Board.

Senior housing incentive and Wildcat Square

At an Oct. 13 joint session, the City Council and Redevelopment Agency were scheduled to discuss a proposed incentive agreement for the Senior Living at Millcreek Project at 151 12th Street, and a proposed plan and budget for the Wildcat Square Community Reinvestment Area. The agenda does not describe the contents of either proposal. It also listed an administrative update on the Ogden Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) and Justice Assistance Grant (JAG).

Housing and community development review

The Citizen Advisory Committee, part of the Community and Economic Development Department, was scheduled Oct. 14 to elect officers and review the Annual Action Plan FY2027 Amendment #2 and the FY2026 CAPER. The agenda also listed discussion of federal rule changes to Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME programs under the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, and an update on an Older Adults Home Modification Grant application.

Landmarks: five properties

The Landmarks Commission was scheduled Oct. 22 to consider Certificates of Historic Appropriateness for a new shed at the Daughters of Utah Pioneers Museum, 2104 Lincoln Ave; exterior renovations of the west wing, vestibule and east wing at 2374 Grant Ave; new projecting signs at 130 1/2 25th St and 101 25th St; and staff ratification of an exhaust grill for a tenant improvement at 144 25th St. The agenda also listed discussion of 25th Street improvements and historical markers.

Sustainability, Christmas Village, joint training

Sustainability Committee, Oct. 22: Twilight Concert waste reduction numbers, a Utah Renewable Communities update and outreach strategy, and recycling and natural resources subcommittee reports.

Christmas Village Advisory Committee, Oct. 15: Breakfast with Santa, an Honorary Mayor Proclamation on Nov. 17, cottage inspection dates Nov. 23 and 27, opening night Nov. 28, and Muppet Christmas Carol on Dec. 23.

City Council and Planning Commission, Oct. 21: a joint work session with annual training on Zone Ogden: Unified Development Code Update.

Coming up

Planning Commission, Nov. 4: public hearings on revisions to the draft Plan Ogden general plan and the draft Zone Ogden Unified Development Code. The agenda lists downtown housing, cottage lots and accessory dwelling units as the focus of those revisions. No other meetings appear in the upcoming two-week listing.

Ogden sets Oct. 20 hearing on $3.68 million budget amendment; recent meetings still agenda-only

No votes, dollar commitments or final outcomes appear in the Ogden meeting records supplied for the past two weeks. All seven recent meetings — including two City Council/Redevelopment Agency sessions — are listed as agenda-only, with minutes not yet published. The next item scheduled for a public hearing is a $3,684,000 mid-year budget amendment on Oct. 20.

Oct. 20: public hearing on $3,684,000 budget amendment

The City Council, Redevelopment Agency and Municipal Building Authority are scheduled to hold a public hearing Oct. 20 on proposed Ordinance 2026-19, which would increase Fiscal Year 2026-2027 revenues and appropriations by $3,684,000. The agenda lists the increase as $2,000,000 in estimated wildfire deployment reimbursements, $838,000 in Fleet equipment authority, $500,000 in a state grant and $346,000 in Golf Enterprise Fund retained earnings.

A work session the same day is listed for the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Annual Action Plan Amendment #1, the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER) and a Community Clean Energy Program communications update. The agenda also lists reappointment of Chris Zimmerman to the Public Safety Employee Appeal Board.

Senior housing agreement at 151 12th Street

Both the Oct. 6 and Oct. 13 agendas list a proposed participation and incentive agreement for a senior housing project at 151 12th Street; the Oct. 13 agenda names it the Senior Living at Millcreek Project. Both were listed as work session discussion items. The supplied summaries state no dollar amounts for the agreement.

Planning Commission: Lincoln Avenue zoning and 768 W 24th Street

Public hearings were scheduled for Oct. 7 at 5:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers at 2549 Washington Boulevard on a zone change from Community Commercial (CP-2) to Regional Commercial (C-3) at 3563 Lincoln Avenue. The same hearings covered a zoning ordinance text amendment, a master plan amendment and a development agreement amendment tied to a mixed-use commercial/residential project at 768 W 24th Street. Residents could comment in person or electronically via Zoom.

Wildcat Square reinvestment area

The Oct. 13 work session listed a proposed Wildcat Square Community Reinvestment Area Plan and Budget, along with an administrative update on the Ogden Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) and Justice Assistance Grant (JAG).

Other council business on the Oct. 6 agenda

The Oct. 6 work session listed proposed Fiscal Year 2026-2027 mid-year budget amendments, proposed council rules and norms amendments, and Fiscal Year 2028-2032 Capital Improvement Plan priorities. The 6:00 p.m. meeting listed one new business item, proposed Resolution 2026-12 amending the Ogden City Youth Council bylaws, including attendance requirements, with a roll call vote. A consent item listed appointment of Cody Egan to the Community and Economic Development Citizens Advisory Committee.

Housing, arts and landmarks

The Citizen Advisory Committee met Oct. 14 to elect officers and review the Annual Action Plan FY2027 Amendment #2 and the CAPER FY2026, and to discuss 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act HUD CDBG and HOME rule changes and an Older Adults Home Modification Grant application.

The Arts Advisory Committee met Oct. 6 at 8:30 a.m. at 2501 Wall Avenue (Wattis Dumke Room) and via Zoom, with September minutes, public art updates on the Olympic Mural and Kiesel Avenue Cable Project, arts grants, the Mayor's Awards and subcommittee reports on the agenda. The agenda notes Ogden CAN is seeking a replacement for Susan Snyder.

The Landmarks Commission meets Oct. 22 to consider Certificates of Historic Appropriateness for a new shed at the Daughters of Utah Pioneers Museum, 2104 Lincoln Ave; exterior renovations of the west wing, vestibule and east wing at 2374 Grant Ave; new projecting signs at 130 1/2 25th St and 101 25th St; and staff ratification of an exhaust grill for a tenant improvement at 144 25th St. The agenda also lists 25th Street improvements and historical markers.

Christmas Village planning

The Christmas Village Advisory Committee met Oct. 8 and Oct. 15 on Breakfast with Santa, the Muppet Christmas Carol movie, Bell Wall and store items, and UTA coordination. Dates listed include an Honorary Mayor Proclamation on Nov. 17, cottage inspections Nov. 23 and 27, Opening Night Nov. 28 and the Muppet Christmas Carol on Dec. 23.

Coming up

• **Oct. 20** — City Council, Redevelopment Agency and Municipal Building Authority: public hearing on the $3,684,000 budget amendment (Ordinance 2026-19), plus work session items.
• **Oct. 21** — Joint City Council and Planning Commission work session, including annual training on the Zone Ogden: Unified Development Code Update.
• **Oct. 22** — Landmarks Commission: Certificates of Historic Appropriateness for five properties and 25th Street discussion.

Ogden sets $3.68 million budget amendment hearing; recent meetings agenda-only

Ogden city officials recorded no votes or final decisions in the past two weeks, based on the meeting records supplied. Every recent meeting listed — from a Sept. 29 council field trip to an Oct. 8 Christmas Village planning session — is documented by agenda only, with minutes not yet published. The largest money item on the near-term calendar is a proposed $3,684,000 increase to the city's Fiscal Year 2026-2027 budget, set for a public hearing Oct. 20.

Budget: $3,684,000 amendment set for Oct. 20 hearing

The City Council will hold a public hearing Oct. 20 on a proposed amendment to the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 budget that would increase revenues and appropriations by $3,684,000. The agenda lists the sources as $2,000,000 in estimated wildfire deployment reimbursements, $838,000 in Fleet equipment authority, a $500,000 state grant and $346,000 in Golf Enterprise Fund retained earnings. These are proposed figures; the agenda does not record a vote.

Senior housing at 151 12th Street

A proposed participation and incentive agreement for a senior housing project at 151 12th Street was listed for discussion at the council's 4:00 p.m. joint work session on Oct. 6. The council and Redevelopment Agency are scheduled to take up a proposed incentive agreement for the Senior Living at Millcreek Project at the same address on Oct. 13. Neither agenda states a dollar amount for the agreement.

Wildcat Square reinvestment area

Also on the Oct. 13 agenda is a proposed Wildcat Square Community Reinvestment Area Plan and Budget. The same meeting includes an administrative update on the Ogden Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) and the Justice Assistance Grant (JAG).

Zoning: two public hearings Oct. 7

The Planning Commission met Oct. 7 at 5:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers at 2549 Washington Boulevard for public hearings on a zone change from Community Commercial (CP-2) to Regional Commercial (C-3) at 3563 Lincoln Avenue, and on a zoning ordinance text amendment, a master plan amendment and a development agreement amendment tied to a mixed-use commercial/residential project at 768 W 24th Street. Residents could comment in person or electronically via Zoom. No outcomes are recorded in the materials provided.

Other council business

The Oct. 6 City Council meeting listed proposed Resolution 2026-12, amending the Ogden City Youth Council bylaws including attendance requirements, for a roll call vote. A consent item would appoint Cody Egan to the Community and Economic Development Citizens Advisory Committee. The work session also covered proposed council rules and norms amendments and Fiscal Year 2028-2032 Capital Improvement Plan priorities.

Arts and holiday planning

The Ogden City Arts Advisory Committee met Oct. 6 at 8:30 a.m. at 2501 Wall Avenue (Wattis Dumke Room) and via Zoom to review September minutes and hear updates on the Olympic Mural and Kiesel Avenue Cable Project, arts grants and the Mayor's Awards. The agenda notes Ogden CAN is seeking a replacement for Susan Snyder.

The Christmas Village Advisory Committee met Oct. 8 to discuss Breakfast with Santa, the Muppet Christmas Carol movie, Bell Wall and store items, UTA coordination, and cottage inspection dates of Nov. 23 and 27.

Sept. 29 field trip

The City Council, Redevelopment Agency and Municipal Building Authority were noticed for a 4:00 p.m. field trip to Pineview Port Ramp Marina in Ogden Valley to tour the Pineview Reservoir Pipeline Crossing Construction project. The notice was posted Sept. 24, 2026 by City Recorder Tracy Hansen, MMC/CRA, and lists no action items, dollar amounts or public hearings.

Coming up

• **Oct. 13** — City Council, Redevelopment Agency and Municipal Building Authority: joint work session and formal meeting on the Senior Living at Millcreek incentive agreement at 151 12th Street and the Wildcat Square Community Reinvestment Area Plan and Budget.
• **Oct. 20** — City Council public hearing on the proposed $3,684,000 increase to the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 budget.

Note: The summaries above come from agendas. Minutes for the recent meetings have not been published, so no vote tallies or final outcomes are available for those items.

Ogden adopts O-1 zoning changes; public hearing set for park expansion rezone

The Ogden City Council adopted Ordinance 2026-16 at its Aug. 18 meeting, making technical changes to the O-1 (Open Space) zone's building setback and fence height standards. The ordinance, which also revises the municipal code index, takes effect immediately. Separately, the council has scheduled a public hearing for Sept. 1 on a proposed rezone of three properties for park expansion.

Zoning amendment adopted

Ordinance 2026-16 amends subsections 15-4-5.H, 15-13-7.C, and 15-14-4.C of the Ogden Municipal Code. The changes are technical and include an index revision. The ordinance was adopted at the Aug. 18 City Council meeting and is effective immediately upon posting. No vote tally was provided in the meeting record. The full text is available at the Ogden City Recorder's Office, 2549 Washington Blvd #210.

Other recent meetings

The City Council, also acting as the Redevelopment Agency, held a work session on Aug. 11 to discuss a proposed land transfer and development agreement for the U.S. Forest Service Building, a proposed rezone of 497 Grant Avenue, 605 Grant Avenue, and 253 4th Street, and a fiscal year 2026 fraud risk assessment review. No votes were taken; the meeting was an agenda item only.

The Ogden City Arts Advisory Committee met Aug. 11 to vote on Mayor's Awards honorees and receive updates on public art projects, including the Olympic Mural and Kiesel Avenue Cable Project. The committee also discussed an art vending machine for Ogden and reviewed arts grants. No decisions were reported.

The Christmas Village Advisory Committee met Aug. 13 to plan holiday events, including Breakfast with Santa (scheduled for Dec. 12), the Nov. 28 opening night, and a Nov. 17 honorary mayor proclamation. Store inventory and volunteer shifts were also discussed.

Coming up

• **Aug. 26 – Board of Zoning Adjustment:** The board will hear four cases: a garage setback variance at 1744 28th St; an appeal of fence height and pool enclosure interpretation at 5008 S 1410 E; a fence location variance for a swimming pool at the same address; and a parking reduction variance at 1002 Century Dr. The board will also elect a chair and vice-chair.
• **Aug. 27 – Landmarks Commission:** Will consider four Certificates of Historic Appropriateness, including repainting at 115 25th St, signage at 124 & 130 1/2 25th St, a new business sign at 168 25th St, and a technical review of a rehabilitation project at 600 W Exchange Rd.
• **Sept. 1 – City Council public hearing:** On the proposed rezone of 497 and 605 Grant Avenue and 253 4th Street from R-1-6 (Single-family residential) to O-1 (Open Space) for park expansion. The hearing begins at 6:00 p.m. in City Council Chambers, 2549 Washington Boulevard, and via Zoom. Comments can be submitted in person, by Zoom, voicemail at 801-629-8158, online at www.ogdencity.com/publicinput, or email to citycouncil@ogdencity.com.
• **Sept. 2 – Planning Commission:** Public hearings on two zone changes: one along Harrison Boulevard between 24th and 25th Streets from R-4 (Multi-family Residential) to MU (Mixed-use), and one along 27th Street from F Avenue to I-15 from M-1 (Limited Manufacturing) to M-2 (Manufacturing and Industrial). The commission will also consider adoption of development guidelines for hangar development at Ogden Hinckley Airport. The meeting starts at 5:00 p.m. in City Council Chambers, 2549 Washington Boulevard, with Zoom access (Meeting ID: 884 4148 6504).

Ogden Roundup: City Seeks $1.5M for Bonneville Park, Council Eyes $700K Park Property Transfer

Ogden officials moved on several land-use and budget items in recent meetings, with the most notable action being the city's formal notice of intent to request $1.5 million in federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds for improvements at Bonneville Park. The public comment period on that request remains open until August 10, 2026.

Bonneville Park Grant Request

On July 22, 2026, the City Recorder published notice that Ogden intends to request $1,500,000 in CDBG funds for the Bonneville Park Improvements FY27 project at 220 Monroe Boulevard. The city issued a Finding of No Significant Impact regarding the project's effect on the human environment. Residents can submit public comment through August 10, 2026. No vote has occurred yet; this is a notice of intent.

City Council to Fill At-Large Seat C Vacancy

The City Council, sitting also as the Redevelopment Agency and Municipal Building Authority, held a July 21, 2026 work session and special meeting to interview qualified candidates for the midterm vacancy of At-Large Seat C. The agenda called for an initial vote and potential finalist interviews and votes. No other business items — ordinances or contracts — were listed. Minutes have not yet been published, so the outcome of the vote is not yet in the record.

Board of Zoning Adjustment Hears Three Variance Cases

The Board of Zoning Adjustment met July 22, 2026 to consider three variance applications:

• Case #2026-5: Variance to reduce a setback at 2898 Washington Blvd
• Case #2026-6: Variance to allow storage on an adjacent lot at 1877 W 2800 S
• Case #2026-7: Variance for reduced setback at 600 W Exchange Rd

The board also planned to approve minutes from its May 27, 2026 regular meeting. Minutes are not yet published, so outcomes are not available.

Landmarks Commission Considers Historic Appropriateness Certificates

On July 23, 2026, the Landmarks Commission met to act on three Certificates of Historic Appropriateness:

• Dining seating encroachment at 235 25th St
• Install A/C unit at 2580 Jefferson Ave
• Rehabilitation exterior and lobby at 600 W Exchange Rd

The commission also planned to approve June 25, 2026 minutes and elect a new Chair and Vice Chair. Minutes are not yet published.

Coming Up

August 4 — City Council / RDA / MBA: Public hearing on Proposed Ordinance 2026-15, which would transfer $700,000 from "Allocated for Future Projects" into the Future Park Property Reserve. The agenda identifies the Taylor Canyon property as a current opportunity. The meeting also includes a work session on a proposed Zone Text Amendment for the O-1 Open Space Zone, information items on the Managed Parking Update and Wildland Fire Deployment Program, and an induction ceremony for Council member Jeremy Peterson.

August 5 — Planning Commission: Public hearing on a proposed zone change for properties on the west side of Harrison Boulevard between 24th and 25th Streets, changing zoning from R-4 (Multi-family Residential) and R-2EC (Two-family residential East Central) to Mixed-Use (MU-25H). The commission will also consider zoning ordinance amendments associated with the Harrison Boulevard zone change and revisions to Ogden's annexation policy plan.

All meetings are open to the public. Agendas and connection details are available through the city's official meeting portal.

Ogden government roundup: Council vacancy, park funding requests, and zoning hearings fill July agenda

Council moves to fill At-Large Seat C vacancy

The Ogden City Council held a work session and special meeting on July 21, 2026 to interview all qualified candidates for the midterm vacancy of At-Large Seat C, with an initial vote and potential finalist interviews and votes. The agenda included no other business items such as ordinances or contracts. Minutes have not yet been published, so the outcome of the vote is not yet available in the public record.

A week earlier, on July 14, the Council, Redevelopment Agency, and Municipal Building Authority held a joint work session and special meetings. Agenda items included Resolution 2026-9, which would establish procedures for filling a midterm council vacancy, along with several development and budget items. Minutes for that meeting are also not yet published.

Development agreements and budget amendments on July 14 agenda

The July 14 joint agenda listed several items for consideration:

• Resolution 2026-6: An amendment to the land transfer and development agreement for the Thorstensen Building at 2331 Grant Avenue.
• Resolution 2026-7: A participation and incentive agreement for The Vibe Project by Color Sky Homes.
• A proposed Union Station Neighborhood Project cost-sharing agreement.
• A proposed Fiscal Year 2026-2027 budget amendment for the Future Park Property Reserve.

Because minutes are not yet published, it is not confirmed which of these items were approved.

Planning Commission considers new general plan

The Planning Commission met on July 15, 2026 to hold a public hearing on the adoption of a new general plan, with a recommendation to the City Council. The proposal includes changes to the zoning map to conform to the new plan. The commission also held a public meeting on the Annexation Policy Plan Update, also as a recommendation to the Council. Minutes are not yet published.

Board of Zoning Adjustment hears three variance cases

On July 22, 2026, the Board of Zoning Adjustment considered three variance applications:

• Case #2026-5: Variance to reduce a setback at 2898 Washington Blvd.
• Case #2026-6: Variance to allow storage on an adjacent lot at 1877 W 2800 S.
• Case #2026-7: Variance for reduced setback at 600 W Exchange Rd.

The board also had the May 27, 2026 regular meeting minutes on its agenda for approval. Outcomes are not yet available.

City signals intent to request $1.5 million for Bonneville Park

Ogden City published notice of its intent to request $1,500,000 in Community Development Block Grant funds for public improvements at Bonneville Park, located at 220 Monroe Boulevard. The city issued a Finding of No Significant Impact regarding the project's effect on the human environment. A public comment period is open until August 10, 2026.

Landmarks Commission considers historic certificates and leadership

The Landmarks Commission met on July 23, 2026. Agenda items included approval of June 25, 2026 minutes, election of a new Chair and Vice Chair, and three Certificates of Historic Appropriateness:

• Dining seating encroachment at 235 25th St.
• Installation of an A/C unit at 2580 Jefferson Ave.
• Rehabilitation of exterior and lobby at 600 W Exchange Rd.

Minutes are not yet published.

Coming up

• **August 4, 2026 — City Council, Redevelopment Agency, Municipal Building Authority:** Public hearing on a proposed ordinance to transfer $700,000 into the Future Park Property Reserve, with identification of Taylor Canyon property as a current opportunity.
• **August 5, 2026 — Planning Commission:** Public hearings on a proposed zone change from Multi-family Residential (R-4) to Mixed-use (MU) for property on the west side of Harrison Boulevard from 24th Street to 25th Street, associated zoning ordinance amendments, and revisions to Ogden's annexation policy plan.