Ogden public meetings in 2025

Sustainability Committee

The Ogden City Sustainability Committee will approve the minutes from the November 20, 2025 meeting, receive reports from its Energy Wise, Recycling, and Natural Resources subcommittees, get a monthly update on Utah Renewable Communities, and hold a work session to advance the Utah Renewable Communities white paper. Public comments are limited to three minutes per speaker, and the committee will assign deliverables for the next meeting.

• Approve November 20, 2025 meeting minutes
• Work on Utah Renewable Communities white paper
• Energy Wise Subcommittee report
• Recycling Subcommittee report
• Natural Resources Subcommittee report

The committee approved the minutes from the November 20th, 2025 meeting. The group continued work on the Utah Renewable Communities (URC) program white paper. No other formal actions or votes were recorded.

• Approved November 20th, 2025 meeting minutes

Planning Commission

The Ogden Planning Commission will consider a resolution honoring Jordan Aaberg for his service. The commission will also hold a discussion on the city’s sign code. No other actions are listed on the agenda.

• Resolution recognizing service of Jordan Aaberg
• Sign Code discussion

The commission reviewed the Sign Chapter of the Development Standards. No further business was presented. Commissioner Aaberg moved to adjourn, the motion was seconded by Chair Sandau, and all members voted aye. The meeting was formally adjourned.

• Adjourned meeting (motion by Aaberg, seconded by Sandau, unanimous aye vote)

Ogden Landmarks Commission

The Ogden Landmarks Commission will approve minutes from the October 23, 2025 meeting and ratify staff recommendations for exterior repaint, porch and walkway repairs, and an awning replacement. The commission will issue Certificates of Historic Appropriateness for the Merci Car Display and a front door replacement. It will also consider the Pearl Building National Historic Nomination.

• Repaint exterior at 2524 Van Buren Ave
• Repair/replace front porch steps, some bricks & walkway at 2524 Van Buren Ave
• Replace awning at 264 25th St
• Certificate of Historic Appropriateness for Merci Car Display at 2501 Wall Ave
• Pearl Building National Historic Nomination at 124 25th St

The Landmarks Commission approved the minutes from the October 23 meeting and ratified three staff projects. It granted Certificates of Historic Appropriateness for the Merci Car display at 2501 Wall Ave and for replacing the front door at 124 25" St. The commission also voted to support the Pearl Building’s nomination to the National Register of Historic Places. All motions passed unanimously with all members voting aye.

• Approved October 23, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous, all aye)
• Approved staff ratifications for repainting 2524 Van Buren Ave, porch repairs at 2524 Van Buren Ave, and awning replacement at 254 25" St (unanimous, all aye)
• Granted Certificate of Historic Appropriateness for Merci Car display at 2501 Wall Ave (unanimous, all aye)
• Granted Certificate of Historic Appropriateness to replace front door at 124 25" St (unanimous, all aye)
• Supported Pearl Building National Historic nomination (unanimous, all aye)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:09 pm (unanimous, all aye)

Audit Committee

The committee will review the Fiscal Year 2025 audit process and results from HBME and the Comptroller’s Office. The meeting includes a review of the Fiscal Year 2025 Annual Fraud Risk Assessment.

• Review of Fiscal Year 2025 Audit Results
• Fiscal Year 2025 Annual Fraud Risk Assessment
• Approval of June 18, 2025 meeting minutes

Board of Zoning Adjustment

The Board of Zoning Adjustment will meet to review a variance request for Beacon Hills. The board will also vote on the minutes from the August 27, 2025 meeting.

• Case #2025-9: Beacon Hills Parking & Walkway variance request at 756 30th St

The board unanimously approved the minutes from the August 27, 2025 meeting. It also unanimously approved a variance to remove the six‑foot sidewalk connection requirement at 756 30° St. The board voted 3‑1 to table the request to reduce parking spaces pending more information from the developer.

• Approved August 27, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous, all aye)
• Approved sidewalk variance at 756 30° St (4‑0 unanimous roll‑call)
• Tabled parking‑space reduction variance (3‑1 roll‑call; Evans voted no)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:12 PM (unanimous, all aye)

Ogden City Arts Advisory Committee

The Ogden City Arts Advisory Committee will review public art updates for the Municipal Building Stairwell, Olympic Mural, and Kiesel Avenue Cable Project. The committee will also discuss the Ogden City Poet Laureate Call and the Winter Solstice Celebration. A sub-committee on Arts Grants will review applications with a December 12 deadline.

• Review and approve October Committee meeting minutes
• Public Art Project Updates: Municipal Building Stairwell, Olympic Mural, Kiesel Avenue Cable Project, Utility Box Art
• Ogden City Poet Laureate Call
• Winter Solstice Celebration
• Arts Grants sub-committee: Application deadline December 12 at 4pm MT

Community and Economic Development Citizens Advisory Committee

The committee will elect a Vice Chair and review several planning documents, including the Five-Year Consolidated Plan and Annual Action Plan for July 2025‑June 2026, an amendment to that plan, and the FY25 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report. The meeting also includes routine items such as welcome, roll call, minutes approval, introductions, and scheduling updates.

• Election of Vice Chair
• Review of Five-Year Consolidated Plan and Annual Action Plan (July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2026)
• Review of Annual Action Plan Amendment #1
• Review of Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report FY25 (CAPER FY25)
• Schedule review

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider several land-use requests, including a subdivision and a conditional use permit. The meeting includes a public hearing regarding a zone change for a property on Kingston Dr.

• Public Hearing: Zone Change from R-1-10 to R-1-8 at 1425 Kingston Dr
• Beacon Hills project at 756 30th St: 9 single-family dwellings and 9 footprint lots
• Conditional Use Permit for a used car dealership at 321 2nd St
• Special Exception for painted brick in East Central at 2743 Liberty Ave
• Special Exception for a canopy for Merci Car display at 2501 Wall Ave

The Ogden Planning Commission approved several development actions, including a final group dwelling and a preliminary private subdivision at 756 30th St, a conditional use permit for a used‑car dealership at 321 2nd St, and a special exception for painted brick at 2743 Liberty Ave. The commission also approved a zoning change from R‑1‑10 to R‑1‑8 for 1425 Kingston Dr. All approvals were passed by roll‑call vote, with one dissent on the special exception.

• Approved Final Group Dwelling at 756 30th St (8‑0)
• Approved Preliminary Private Subdivision at 756 30th St (8‑0)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit for used‑car dealership at 321 2nd St (8‑0)
• Approved Special Exception for painted brick at 2743 Liberty Ave (7‑1)
• Approved zone change R‑1‑10 to R‑1‑8 for 1425 Kingston Dr (6‑0)

Planning Commission

The Ogden City Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a specific zoning change. This meeting allows residents to provide comment on the proposal.

• Zone Change from R-1-10 to R-1-8 at 1425 Kingston Drive

Sustainability Committee

The Ogden City Sustainability Committee will approve the minutes from its October 23, 2025 meeting and review progress on its Utah Renewable Communities white paper. Subcommittees will present updates on energy, recycling, and natural resources, and the committee will assign deliverables for the next meeting. Public comments are limited to three minutes per speaker.

• Approve October 23, 2025 meeting minutes
• Review and work on Utah Renewable Communities white paper
• Energy Wise Subcommittee report
• Recycling Subcommittee report
• Natural Resources Subcommittee report

The committee approved the minutes from the October 23, 2025 meeting. No other actions, approvals, denials, or proposals were recorded.

• Approved October 23rd, 2025 meeting minutes

Planning Commission

The Ogden Planning Commission will hold a work session to discuss Plan Ogden. The meeting will be held in person at 2549 Washington Boulevard and electronically via Zoom.

• Plan Ogden Discussion
• Electronic meeting via Zoom
• Meeting ID: 884 4148 6504

Commissioner Shale moved to adjourn the meeting. The motion was seconded by Chair Shinoda. All members voted aye, and the meeting was adjourned. No other business was considered.

• Adjourned meeting (unanimous aye)

Ogden Trail Network (OTN) Committee

The Ogden Trail Network Committee will approve the minutes from its September 18 and October 16, 2025 meetings, consider a pump track design presented by American Ramp Company, receive updates from committee members, and then adjourn.

• Approval of minutes from September 18, 2025
• Approval of minutes from October 16, 2025
• American Ramp Company – Pump Track Design presentation

Christmas Village Committee

The committee is reviewing preparations for the Christmas Village, including movie sponsors and cottage availability. Members are discussing the purchase of a $1,200 PowerPoint screen for use at the Egyptian Theater and Breakfast with Santa.

• Proposed $1,200 PowerPoint screen for Egyptian Theater movies and Breakfast with Santa
• Application for new committee member Cameron Wood
• Review of available cottages: Bubba’s Barn #22 and Pepsi’s #8
• Planning for Breakfast with Santa, Mrs. Claus Tours, and the Opening Ceremony and Parade
• Discussion of Christmas Village vinyl, app animation, and heart display

The committee approved the October 23, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously. Members voted to accept Cameron Wood as a new committee member, also unanimously. The discussion on available cottages was tabled until next year. The meeting was adjourned at 4:45 p.m.

• Approved October 23, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Cameron Wood as new committee member (unanimous)
• Tabled discussion of available cottages until next year
• Adjourned meeting (motion passed)

Planning Commission

The Ogden Planning Commission will first approve its agenda and consent items. It will then discuss a Conditional Use Permit for a cell tower at 1080 9th St, a Special Exception for a downtown site plan at 2261 Grant Ave, and a public hearing on a zone change from R-2 to R-2S at 1201 16th St. Formal decisions will be made during the regular meeting portion.

• Conditional Use Permit, Cell Tower, 1080 9th St
• Special Exception, Downtown Site Plan, 2261 Grant Ave
• Public Hearing, Zone Change R-2 to R-2S, 1201 16th St

The commission approved three items: a conditional use permit for Verizon’s 84‑foot cell tower at Ben Lomond High School, a special exception for the City Walk Phase 2 project at 2261 Grant Ave, and a zone change from R‑2 to R‑2S for 1201 16 St. All three approvals were subject to staff‑recommended conditions. The zone‑change vote was 7‑0 in favor; the cell‑tower vote was 5‑2; the special‑exception vote was 5‑2.

• Approved Conditional Use Permit for Verizon cell tower (5‑2 vote)
• Approved Special Exception for 2261 Grant Ave City Walk Phase 2 (5‑2 vote)
• Approved Zone Change R‑2 to R‑2S for 1201 16 St (7‑0 vote)

Planning Commission

The Ogden City Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a specific zoning change. Residents may participate in person or electronically.

• Zone Change from R-2 to R-2S/CO at 1201 16th St

Sustainability Committee

The Ogden City Sustainability Committee will review a monthly update from Utah Renewable Communities and listen to a presentation by WattSmart representatives. Subcommittee reports on Energy Wise, Recycling, and Natural Resources will be given, followed by limited public comments and an open discussion. The meeting will conclude with assignment of deliverables for the next session.

• WattSmart Presentation – WattSmart Representatives
• Utah Renewable Communities Monthly Update – presented by Lorenzo
• Subcommittee Reports – Energy Wise, Recycling, Natural Resources
• Public Comments – limited to three minutes per person
• Assign Deliverables for Next Meeting – led by Chair Tara Saley

Ogden Landmarks Commission

The Ogden Landmarks Commission will consider approval of the minutes from its September 25, 2025 regular meeting and adopt the 2026 meeting schedule calendar. It will review certificates of historic appropriateness for proposed work on two 25th Street properties, including repainting, stucco repair, window and door installation at 101‑103 25th St, and balcony rail changes at 144 25th St. The agenda also includes an item for other business and a review of the meeting.

• Approve minutes from the September 25, 2025 regular meeting
• Approve the 2026 meeting schedule calendar
• Certificate of Historic Appropriateness: repaint, remove damaged stucco, install windows & door at 101‑103 25th St
• Certificate of Historic Appropriateness: change balcony rails at 144 25th St
• Other Business: review of meeting

The commission approved the minutes from the September 23, 2025 meeting and the 2026 meeting schedule. It unanimously granted a Certificate of Historic Appropriateness for 101‑103\" 25\" St to repaint stucco, restore windows and add a door. It also unanimously approved a Certificate of Historic Appropriateness for 144\" 25\" St to change balcony railings from horizontal to vertical.

• Approved September 23, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Granted Certificate of Historic Appropriateness for 101‑103\" 25\" St (unanimous)
• Approved Certificate of Historic Appropriateness for 144\" 25\" St balcony rail change (unanimous)

Christmas Village Committee

The Christmas Village Committee will approve the October 9 minutes, discuss updates on the Egyptian Theater Muppet Christmas Carol showing, the train, the vinyl project, the app animation, and Breakfast with Santa. It will also consider a Parade Waiver. The meeting includes a calendar of upcoming holiday events.

• Parade Waiver (1 minute)
• Minutes Approval – October 9, 2025 (1 minute)
• Egyptian Theater Movies – Muppet Christmas Carol (5 minutes)
• Train Update (5 minutes)
• Christmas Village Vinyl (5 minutes)

The Christmas Village Advisory Committee unanimously approved the minutes from the October 9, 2025 meeting. A motion to adjourn the October 23, 2025 meeting was made and seconded, and the meeting was adjourned at 4:30 p.m.

• Approved October 09, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (motion passed)

Ogden Trail Network (OTN) Committee

The Ogden Trail Network Committee will review updates from city staff, including a parks and recreation utilization study and the designation of the Taylor Canyon Elementary School property as surplus. The committee will also receive status reports on trail projects such as the Pump Course and the Adaptive Course at the 29th Street Trailhead, including grant information. Additional updates will be provided by the U.S. Forest Service and committee members on various trail initiatives.

• Parks and recreation utilization study
• Taylor Canyon Elementary School property designated as surplus
• Trailhead inspection
• Pump Course status updates and grant information
• Adaptive Course 29th Street Trailhead – Gibbs

The October 16, 2025 Ogden Trails Network Committee meeting was held without a quorum, so no votes or formal decisions were taken. Members discussed potential pump track locations, trailhead inspections, a possible subcommittee arrangement, and a grant opportunity, but these items remain pending. Chair Sanchez announced his planned resignation in December. Staff Olsen noted a $500 discretionary fund for Birdsong Trail grooming, with no vote required.

Planning Commission

The Ogden Planning Commission will hold a work session to discuss outstanding zoning questions for the city. The meeting will also include a discussion of attendance matters. No specific decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Zone Ogden, Outstanding Questions
• Attendance discussion

The Planning Commission voted to adjourn the October 15, 2025 work session. Commissioner Ross moved the motion, Commissioner Aaberg seconded, and all members voted aye. No other business or substantive decisions were taken.

• Adjourned meeting (unanimous aye vote)

Ogden City Arts Advisory Committee

The Ogden City Arts Advisory Committee will approve the September meeting minutes and receive updates on the Mayor’s Awards in the Arts. It will discuss progress on several public art projects, including the Municipal Building stairwell, the Olympic mural, the Kiesel Avenue cable project, and utility box art. The committee will also consider the call for a new City Poet Laureate and note the cancellation of the November meeting.

• Mayor’s Awards in the Arts Update
• Public Art Project Updates – Municipal Building Stairwell, Olympic Mural, Kiesel Avenue Cable Project, Utility Box Art
• Ogden City Poet Laureate Call
• November OCAAC Meeting Cancellation
• Review and approve September Committee meeting minutes

The Arts Advisory Committee approved the September meeting minutes. It scheduled the next regular meeting for December 9, 2025, and noted the November 11 meeting was cancelled. The committee adjourned the meeting at 9:17 a.m.

• Approved September minutes (motion by Susan Snyder, seconded by Stephanie Howerton)
• Scheduled next regular meeting for December 9, 2025 at Union Station
• Cancelled November 11 meeting due to citywide Veterans’ Day closure
• Adjourned meeting at 9:17 a.m. (motion by Stephanie Howerton, seconded by Todd Oberndorfer, all voting aye)

Christmas Village Committee

The committee is meeting to discuss the 2025 Christmas Village preparations. Discussion items include movie screenings at the Egyptian Theater, app animations, and Breakfast with Santa updates.

• Muppet Christmas Carol show count at Egyptian Theater
• New display and vinyl updates
• App animation discussion
• Store calendar and merchandise items
• Parade waiver

The committee unanimously approved the September 11, 2025 meeting minutes. They voted to host two Muppet Christmas Carol performances and to seek additional sponsors. They also approved up to $7,000 for repairs to the train display. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved September 11, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved hosting two Muppet Christmas Carol showings and seeking more sponsors (unanimous)
• Approved up to $7,000 for train repairs (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding a zone change and a general plan amendment. The body will also consider a preliminary group dwelling and private subdivision for a project at 756 30th St.

• Preliminary Group Dwelling and Private Subdivision for Beacon Hills (9 single-family dwellings) at 756 30th St
• Public Hearing: Zone Change from R-4 to R-5 at 211 Patterson St
• Public Hearing: General Plan Amendment for the General Plan Water Element

The commission approved a preliminary group dwelling project with staff‑recommended conditions, voting 7‑1. It voted unanimously to continue the private subdivision to a future meeting. The rezoning of 211 Patterson St from R‑4 to R‑5 for 25 housing units was approved unanimously. The General Plan Water Element was also approved unanimously.

• Approved Preliminary Group Dwelling with conditions (7-1)
• Approved continuation of Private Subdivision to next meeting (8-0)
• Approved rezoning R-4 to R-5 at 211 Patterson St for 25 units (8-0)
• Approved General Plan Water Element (8-0)

Planning Commission

The Ogden City Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on October 1, 2025 at 5:00 pm in the City Council Chambers. The commission will discuss the Ogden General Plan Water Element and a proposed zone change from R-4 to R-5 at 211 Patterson St. No decisions are made at this hearing; the public may comment on the proposals.

• Ogden General Plan Water Element (proposal)
• Zone change from R-4 to R-5 at 211 Patterson St. (rezoning proposal)

Sustainability Committee

The Sustainability Committee will meet to receive updates on air quality monitors and reports from various subcommittees. The body will also discuss a recap of Harvest Moon and the creation of a new subcommittee.

• Air Quality Monitors update
• Energy Wise Subcommittee report
• Recycling Subcommittee report
• Harvest Moon recap
• Natural Resources Subcommittee update and creation of subcommittee

The Sustainability Committee unanimously approved the minutes from the July 31 and August 28 meetings. The committee also agreed to change its upcoming meeting dates to November 20 and December 18, 2025. No other formal actions were recorded.

• Approved July 31 and August 28 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted new meeting dates: November 20 2025 and December 18 2025

Ogden Landmarks Commission

The Ogden Landmarks Commission will consider two Certificates of Historic Appropriateness for properties on 25th Street. The body will also review minutes from the August 28, 2025, meeting.

• Certificate of Historic Appropriateness for repaint, stucco removal, and window/door installation at 101-103 25th St
• Certificate of Historic Appropriateness for new construction of Wonderblock Hotel at 235 25th St

The commission unanimously approved the minutes from the August 28, 2025 meeting. It also unanimously approved a Certificate of Historic Appropriateness to repaint the north exterior of 101 25 St and change its sign, while tabling the stucco removal and window/door details for that property. A Certificate of Historic Appropriateness for the WonderBlock Hotel new construction at 235 25 St was approved by a 3‑to‑2 vote.

• Approved minutes for August 28, 2025 meeting (unanimous aye vote)
• Approved Certificate of Historic Appropriateness to repaint north exterior of 101 25 St and change sign (unanimous aye vote)
• Tabled stucco removal and window/door details for 101 25 St (unanimous aye vote)
• Approved Certificate of Historic Appropriateness for WonderBlock Hotel new construction at 235 25 St (3‑2 vote)

Ogden Trail Network (OTN) Committee

The committee is meeting to review city and USFS updates, project statuses, and planning for the Ogden Trails Fest & Shindig. Discussions include trail maintenance, grant opportunities, and coordinator updates.

• Status updates on the Pump Course and Adaptive Course at 29th Street Trailhead
• FY2026 Utah Children's Outdoor Recreation and Education Grant for Youth Trail Ambassador Program
• Planning for Ogden Trails Fest & Shindig including sponsors, volunteers, and silent auction
• Sign installation on Bill King’s property
• Ogden Canyon Safety and Environmental Impact Studies

The Trails Network Committee approved the August 21, 2025 meeting minutes. Members approved a $300 expenditure to purchase hardware for repairing spots on the climbing wall. The meeting was then adjourned at 5:15 p.m.

• Approved August 21, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved $300 hardware purchase for climbing‑wall repairs (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Christmas Village Committee

The committee will review minutes from August, discuss updates for the Christmas Village display, and plan logistics for Breakfast with Santa. The group also set specific dates for warehouse days, Cottage Inspections, and the Opening Night.

• Review August minutes
• Discuss Christmas Village display updates
• Plan Breakfast with Santa logistics
• Set warehouse days for October
• Schedule Cottage Inspections for November

The committee unanimously approved the August 7, 2025 meeting minutes. It approved Lovin Cup as the breakfast caterer. Members were assigned tasks such as arranging magicians, mascots, elves, donation letters, and beverage donations. A motion to charge $2 per child for Mrs. Claus tours was introduced, but no vote result was recorded.

• Approved August 7, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Lovin Cup breakfast catering (unanimous)
• Chair Bielik will arrange magicians for the event
• Member Armstrong will arrange mascots
• Member Morris will recruit elves
• Members Lovell and Herold will prepare donation letter for Young Auto
• Chair Bielik will request Coke donations (2 large, 200 small) and inquire about water and soda
• Vice Chair Parent will organize face painters and seek donut donations

Ogden Community Engagement and Opportunity Commission

The Ogden Community Engagement and Opportunity Commission's regular meeting scheduled for September 10, 2025 was cancelled. No agenda items, decisions, or discussions will take place at this time. The cancellation notice was posted in accordance with Utah State Code.

Ogden City Arts Advisory Committee

The committee will receive updates on the Mayor's Awards in the Arts and several public art projects. Members will also hear reports from various sub-committees, including those focused on grants and creative districts.

• Mayor’s Awards in the Arts update
• Municipal Building Stairwell project update
• Olympic Mural project update
• Kiesel Avenue Cable Project update
• Utility Box Art update

The Ogden City Arts Advisory Committee met on September 9, 2025 and approved the August meeting minutes. The committee received updates on the Mayor’s Arts Awards, several public‑art projects, and sub‑committee activities. The meeting was adjourned at 9:15 a.m.

• Approved August meeting minutes (motion by Todd Oberndorfer, second by Camille Washington)
• Adjourned meeting at 9:15 a.m. (motion by Jan Hamer, second by Deann Armes)

Planning Commission

The commission unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the consent agenda. It approved a non‑conforming use expansion at 770 W 17th St with staff‑recommended conditions. It also approved the preliminary subdivision for Porter Seven Subdivision at 566 24th St, also with conditions.

• Approved agenda (unanimous ayes)
• Approved consent agenda (unanimous ayes)
• Approved nonconforming use expansion at 770 W 17th St, subject to conditions (ayes from Aaberg, Ross, Sandau, Shale, Akhmedov, Chair Shinoda)
• Approved preliminary subdivision Porter Seven Subdivision at 566 24th St, subject to conditions (ayes from Aaberg, Ross, Sandau, Shale, Akhmedov, Chair Shinoda)

Sustainability Committee

The committee could not vote on the meeting minutes because a quorum was not present. No resolutions, approvals, or denials were recorded. Members discussed subcommittee tasks, the Utah Renewable Communities Program timeline, and volunteer opportunities for the Harvest Moon Festival. Action items were assigned for future work but no formal decisions were taken.

Ogden Landmarks Commission

The Landmarks Commission approved the minutes from the July 31, 2025 meeting. It ratified staff approvals to replace the roof at 806 Washington Blvd and repaint the porch and handrails at 2545 Eccles Ave. The commission issued Certificates of Historic Appropriateness for a new shed, patio, driveway and landscaping at 2555 Eccles Ave, and for relocating electrical meters and a solar disconnect at 241 and 253 25 St, each with specific conditions. All actions passed unanimously.

• Approved July 31, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Ratified staff approvals to replace roof at 806 Washington Blvd and repaint porch/handrails at 2545 Eccles Ave (unanimous)
• Issued Certificate of Historic Appropriateness for new shed, patio, driveway, landscaping at 2555 Eccles Ave with conditions (unanimous)
• Issued Certificate of Historic Appropriateness to relocate meters and solar disconnect at 241 and 253 25 St with conditions (unanimous)

Board of Zoning Adjustment

The Board of Zoning Adjustment unanimously approved the minutes from the April 23, 2025 meeting. It also unanimously approved a variance allowing an addition at 2687 Lincoln Ave. The board adopted a new procedure (option two) that permits only written public comments and allows called witnesses or experts to speak, with a vote of 2‑0‑1.

• Approved April 23, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved variance for 2687 Lincoln Ave addition (unanimous)
• Adopted option two for variance public comments: written comments only, called witnesses allowed (2 aye, 1 abstain)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:20 PM (unanimous)

Ogden Trail Network (OTN) Committee

The Ogden Trails Network Committee approved the minutes from the June 19, 2025 meeting. It also approved a $500 purchase for six shovels. The committee then adjourned the meeting.

• Approved June 19, 2025 minutes (motion by Spark, second by McMillan)
• Approved $500 purchase for six shovels (motion by Hanna, second by Sparks)
• Adjourned meeting (motion by Silberman, second by Hanna)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission reviewed three chapters of the General Plan covering Quality Open Lands, Livable Neighborhoods, and the Water Element. A resolution honoring Rick Safsten for his service was approved. The commission then unanimously adjourned the meeting.

• Resolution honoring Rick Safsten approved (all voting aye)
• Meeting adjourned (all voting aye)

Ogden City Arts Advisory Committee

The committee unanimously ratified the Mayor’s Arts Awards nominations (8‑0). The committee approved Daniel Jenney’s appointment to the Arts Advisory Committee, pending City Council review. Candidates Flor Lopez and Arlene Anderson were not granted administrative approval. The meeting was adjourned with all members voting aye.

• Approved July meeting minutes (motion by Sam Gappmayer, second by Joel Kitamura)
• Ratified Mayor’s Arts Awards nominations unanimously (8-0)
• Approved Daniel Jenney’s appointment to the committee (mayor’s approval)
• Denied administrative approval for candidates Flor Lopez and Arlene Anderson
• Adjourned meeting at 9:17 a.m. (motion by Stephanie Howerton, second by Camille Washington, all aye)

Christmas Village Committee

The committee unanimously approved the June 12, 2025 meeting minutes. Members voted to appoint Sarah Harold to replace Nikki Lovell as a voting member. They also unanimously approved asking the Sugar Person to decorate a cottage after reviewing the proposal. The meeting was adjourned at 5:00 p.m.

• Approved June 12, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Appointed Sarah Harold to the committee (unanimous)
• Approved Sugar Person cottage decoration request (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The commission approved the Harrison Blvd OGX Station Area General Plan amendment with an 8‑1 vote. It also approved a zone change from R‑1‑6 to R‑2, several development permits, and rejected a motion to defer the Village at the Gardens project. All actions were taken after public hearings and staff recommendations.

• Approved Conditional Use Permit/PRUD amendment for Sunset Ridge Phases 3 & 4 (9‑0)
• Approved Nonconforming Use Expansion for Weber Human Services “Stepping Stone” (9‑0)
• Approved Final Group Dwelling for Canyon Gate Townhomes (8‑1)
• Rejected motion to defer Village at the Gardens decision (3‑6)
• Approved Final Group Dwelling Phase 1 and Phasing Plan for Village at the Gardens (6‑3)
• Approved Private Subdivision for Village at the Gardens (6‑3)
• Approved Zone Change R‑1‑6 to R‑2 for 1172 Porter & 1135 Jefferson (9‑0)
• Approved General Plan Amendment, Harrison Blvd OGX Station Area Plan (8‑1)

Sustainability Committee

The committee approved the meeting minutes from May 22 and June 26. Lorenzo announced that Tara Saley won the chair election. The group discussed creating a Natural Resources Subcommittee but no formal action was recorded.

• Approved May 22 meeting minutes
• Approved June 26 meeting minutes
• Confirmed Tara Saley as chair of the Sustainability Committee

Ogden Landmarks Commission

The commission approved the minutes from the June 26 meeting and ratified staff approvals for painting at 2519 Jefferson Ave and reroofing at 2524 Van Buren Ave. It also ratified the technical review approval to replace the fence and pool at 1029 25" St and granted a Certificate of Historic Appropriateness for window replacement and repainting at 549 25" St. Finally, the commission approved and recommended the Marilyn Drive National Historic Register district nomination. The meeting was adjourned at 5:26 pm.

• Approved June 26 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Ratified painting approval at 2519 Jefferson Ave (unanimous)
• Ratified reroofing approval at 2524 Van Buren Ave (unanimous)
• Ratified fence & pool replacement at 1029 25" St (unanimous)
• Granted Certificate of Historic Appropriateness for 549 25" St window replacement and repaint (unanimous)
• Approved and recommended Marilyn Drive National Historic Register district nomination (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:26 pm (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The commission voted to adjourn the July 16, 2025 work session. Commissioner Williams moved to adjourn, seconded by Commissioner Shale. All members present voted aye, so the motion passed unanimously. No other business was taken up.

• Adjourned meeting (all aye)

Ogden City Arts Advisory Committee

The committee accepted Arlene Anderson, Daniel Jenney, and Flor Lopez as at-large members. Eric Holmes was assigned to the committee’s Music Seat. Stephanie Howerton was named chair of the Ogden CAN subcommittee. The meeting was adjourned at 9:14 a.m. by a unanimous vote.

• Accepted Arlene Anderson, Daniel Jenney, and Flor Lopez as at-large members
• Assigned Eric Holmes to the OCAAC Music Seat
• Appointed Stephanie Howerton as Ogden CAN Subcommittee Chair
• Adjourned meeting at 9:14 a.m. (unanimous aye)

Planning Commission

The commission approved a Sensitive Area Overlay Exception for a new single‑family home at 1868 Quail Run Dr, subject to staff‑recommended conditions. It also approved a zone change and community‑plan amendment from R‑2 to R‑2S for 1514 N Washington Blvd, allowing townhomes, with conditions. The commission approved a preliminary group dwelling project at 2784 Jefferson, converting the existing building to a tri‑plex, subject to conditions. Commissioners elected Jeremy Shinoda as chair and Mandy Shale as vice chair, each vote 6‑0.

• Approved Sensitive Area Overlay Exception for 1868 Quail Run Dr (6-0)
• Approved zone change and community plan amendment for 1514 N Washington Blvd (6-0)
• Approved preliminary group dwelling at 2784 Jefferson (6-0)
• Approved agenda (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda (6-0)
• Closed public hearing for zone change (6-0)
• Elected Jeremy Shinoda as Planning Commission Chair (6-0)
• Elected Mandy Shale as Planning Commission Vice Chair (6-0)

Sustainability Committee

The Sustainability Committee met on May 22, 2025, but no quorum was present, so no items were voted on or formally approved. Members discussed air‑quality monitoring plans, recycling at twilight concerts, and upcoming chair/vice‑chair elections, and assigned several follow‑up tasks. The committee set deliverables such as drafting the annual report and reviewing a recycling survey before the next meeting.

Ogden Landmarks Commission

The Landmarks Commission approved the minutes from the May 28, 2025 meeting. It unanimously ratified staff approvals to repair and replace the chimney cap at 2633 Jefferson Ave and to replace the asphalt shingles at 2532 Eccles Ave in the Eccles Historic District. The commission also decided that members will attend New Bridge School's literacy night on September 25. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Approved May 28, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous ayes)
• Ratified staff approval to repair and replace chimney cap at 2633 Jefferson Ave (unanimous ayes)
• Ratified staff approval to replace asphalt shingles at 2532 Eccles Ave (unanimous ayes)
• Decided commission members will attend New Bridge School literacy night on Sep 25
• Motion to adjourn meeting passed (unanimous ayes)

Ogden Trail Network (OTN) Committee

The committee approved the May 15, 2025 meeting minutes. It approved $700 for tools and reimbursement of battery purchases. It approved a $4,500 budget for the Shindig and will meet after hours to discuss the event. The meeting was adjourned at 6:00 p.m.

• Approved May 15, 2025 minutes (motion by Hanna, seconded by Spark)
• Approved $700 for tools and battery reimbursement (motion by Hanna, seconded by Judeikis)
• Approved $4,500 budget for the Shindig (motion by Hanna, seconded by Sparks)
• Adjourned meeting (motion by Hanna, seconded by Harris)

Planning Commission

The commission reviewed the final draft of subdivision standards presented by John Jensen and Delaney Silman. No additional business was taken. The meeting was adjourned by a motion from Commissioner Ross, seconded by Commissioner Sandau, with all members voting aye. No other actions were approved, denied, or tabled.

• Adjourned meeting (motion by Commissioner Ross, seconded by Commissioner Sandau, unanimous aye)

Christmas Village Committee

The committee unanimously approved the minutes from the May 8, 2025 meeting. They approved the revised ornament design and ordered 250 gold and 100 silver ornaments. The members also approved a movie night showing Muppet Treasure Island at a quoted cost of $2,600.00, with Weber State Alumni as sponsor.

• Approved May 8, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimously)
• Approved revised ornament design (all approved)
• Approved ordering of 250 gold and 100 silver ornaments (motion not recorded as vote)
• Approved movie night screening of Muppet Treasure Island at $2,600.00 (all approved)

Ogden City Arts Advisory Committee

The Arts Advisory Committee approved the May meeting minutes. Members Arlene Anderson, Daniel Jenney, and Flor Lopez were selected for OCAAC membership. A new director for the Ogden CAN sub‑committee was appointed. The meeting was adjourned with all members voting aye.

• Approved May minutes (motion passed)
• Selected Arlene Anderson, Daniel Jenney, Flor Lopez as OCAAC members
• Appointed new Ogden CAN director (no vote recorded)
• Adjourned meeting (all aye)

Planning Commission

The Ogden City Planning Commission approved several projects. The Final Group Dwelling Amendment for Grandview Townhomes and the Preliminary Subdivision Plan for 605 N Jackson Ave were each approved unanimously. The zone change from R‑1‑6 to R‑2S/CO at 853 7th St passed with six ayes and two no votes. The Wall Avenue Corridor Plan and the 24 Street Interchange District Plan were also approved unanimously, with the latter including a recommendation to seek funding for a viaduct expansion.

• Approved Final Group Dwelling Amendment for Grandview Townhomes (7 ayes, 0 no)
• Approved Preliminary Subdivision Plan for 605 N Jackson Ave (7 ayes, 0 no)
• Approved zone change from R-1-6 to R-2S/CO at 853 7th St (6 ayes, 2 no)
• Approved Wall Avenue Corridor Plan (7 ayes, 0 no)
• Approved 24 Street Interchange District Plan with recommendation to seek funding (7 ayes, 0 no)

Ogden Landmarks Commission

The commission approved the April 24, 2025 meeting minutes. It unanimously issued Certificates of Historic Appropriateness for updating the hanging‑blade sign at 111 25" St, installing a rear patio railing at 207 25" St, and adding a new metal hanging‑blade sign at 115 25" St. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved April 24, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Issued Certificate of Historic Appropriateness for updating existing hanging‑blade sign at 111 25" St (unanimous)
• Issued Certificate of Historic Appropriateness for installing three‑foot rear patio railing at 207 25" St (unanimous)
• Issued Certificate of Historic Appropriateness for new metal hanging‑blade sign at 115 25" St (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:05 pm (unanimous)

Sustainability Committee

The committee unanimously approved the April 24, 2025 meeting minutes. Members agreed to obtain at least one PM10 air quality monitor to improve dust monitoring. The recycling subcommittee approved the addition of eleven new 96‑gallon blue bins for concert clean‑up.

• Approved April 24, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Agreed to obtain at least one PM10 air quality monitor (planned)
• Approved addition of eleven new 96‑gallon blue recycling bins (planned)
• Decided to coordinate a Wattsmart Business presentation on energy programs (Tara to schedule)
• Decided to create a uniform guide for energy programs for businesses (Energy Wise subcommittee)
• Decided to look into NRCS grant opportunities for urban conservation projects (Lena)
• Decided to develop an air quality monitoring plan (Lorenzo)
• Decided to sign up for twilight concerts (committee members)

Planning Commission

The commission reviewed the 24" Street Interchange master plan and updates to the unified development code. No actions were taken on those items. The meeting was then adjourned by a motion from Commissioner Sandau, seconded by Commissioner Williams, with all members voting aye.

• Adjourned meeting (motion by Sandau, seconded by Williams, all voting aye)

Ogden City Arts Advisory Committee

The committee approved the minutes from the April meeting. Stephanie Howerton was elected Vice Chair for 2025‑2026 with an 8‑0 vote. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved April meeting minutes
• Elected Stephanie Howerton Vice Chair (8-0)

Christmas Village Committee

The committee unanimously approved the minutes from the April 10, 2025 meeting. They also unanimously approved Member Armstrong’s motion to raise the sponsorship fee to $2,000. Manager Parent was tasked with researching lighting enhancement options and costs. Guest Nathanael Soto was assigned to lead the Christmas Village album project and to find community artists for a cottage animation app.

• Approved April 10, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved $2,000 sponsorship fee increase (unanimous)
• Manager Parent to research lighting enhancement options and costs
• Guest Soto to lead locating bands for Christmas Village album (100 albums for $1,000)
• Guest Soto to find community artists for cottage animation app

Planning Commission

The commission approved a conditional use permit revision for the Ogden Transfer Station with landscaping and signage conditions. It also approved rezoning of 768 W 24th St to mixed‑use and rezoning of 155 W 14th St to C‑3, both with staff‑recommended conditions. The 24th Street Interchange Plan was tabled for further discussion, and a proposed parking amendment for accredited schools was rejected.

• Approved conditional use permit revision for Ogden Transfer Station (unanimous ayes)
• Approved rezoning and zoning text amendment for 768 W 24th St to mixed‑use (unanimous ayes)
• Approved rezoning of 155 W 14th St from M‑1 to C‑3 (unanimous ayes)
• Tabled the 24th Street Interchange Plan until next month (unanimous ayes)
• Rejected amendment to parking location and design for accredited schools (4 ayes, 4 noes; motion failed)

Planning Commission

The commission discussed the 24th Street Interchange master plan and upcoming special‑use zoning standards. No formal approvals, denials, or policy changes were adopted. The meeting was adjourned after a motion by Commissioner Ross, seconded by Commissioner Shale, with all members voting aye.

• Adjourned meeting (motion passed unanimously)

Sustainability Committee

The committee unanimously approved the March 27th, 2025 meeting minutes. Dan Bedford announced he will not seek re‑appointment and Tara Saley will serve as Acting Chair until the next chair election. Members discussed using race funds for new air‑quality monitors and agreed to a mixed‑monitor approach, with Lorenzo Long to meet Weber State and draft a placement plan. The draft ordinance revisions will be circulated to all members for comment before the next meeting.

• Approved March 27th, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Tara Saley appointed Acting Chair (until next chair election)
• Lorenzo Long to meet with Weber State on air‑quality monitor recommendations
• Lorenzo Long to send draft committee ordinance to members for review

Ogden Landmarks Commission

The Landmarks Commission approved the minutes from the March 27 and April 17 meetings. Commissioners unanimously elected Sarah Langsdon as chair and Mandy Shale as vice chair. They also approved a roof replacement at 2501 Wall Ave, issued a historic appropriateness certificate for a new sign at 109 25" St, and declined a petition to designate 2325 Madison Ave as historic.

• Approved March 27 and April 17 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Elected Sarah Langsdon chair and Mandy Shale vice chair (unanimous)
• Approved staff ratification to replace flat roof at 2501 Wall Ave (unanimous)
• Issued certificate of historic appropriateness for new sign at 109 25" St (unanimous)
• Declined petition to designate 2325 Madison Ave historic (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:05 pm (unanimous)

Board of Zoning Adjustment

The Board of Zoning Adjustment unanimously approved the minutes from the February 26, 2025 meeting. It also unanimously approved a two‑foot setback variance for the townhouse project at 2547 Porter Ave and a variance to create a 50‑foot wide lot at 590 7" St. The meeting was adjourned at 5:16 p.m.

• Approved minutes of February 26, 2025 meeting (unanimous, all aye)
• Approved two‑foot setback variance for 2547 Porter Ave (unanimous, all aye)
• Approved 50‑foot wide lot variance for 590 7" St (unanimous, all aye)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:16 p.m. (unanimous, all aye)

Ogden Trail Network (OTN) Committee

The committee did not have a quorum, so the minutes could not be approved. No formal actions, approvals, or votes were recorded. The meeting was adjourned at 6:10 p.m.

Ogden Landmarks Commission

The commission presented an open‑house summary for the proposed Marilyn Drive Historic District and reviewed boundary considerations. Members discussed property inclusion, owner outreach, and community‑engagement ideas such as a scavenger hunt. No formal actions, approvals, or votes were recorded before the meeting adjourned.

Christmas Village Committee

The committee unanimously approved the March 13, 2025 meeting minutes. Members voted to keep the Christmas Village store open for another year and will re‑evaluate later. Staff were assigned to finalize the Sunset Report and to forward the revised ornament design to the artist. Several new ideas, such as a holiday album and a cottage‑animation app, were noted as being supported pending further work.

• Approved March 13, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Voted to keep the store open for another year (vote)

Ogden City Arts Advisory Committee

The committee approved the March meeting minutes. It ratified the Olympic Mural public art project with an 8-1-1 vote, advancing it to city transmittal. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous consent.

• Approved March meeting minutes
• Ratified Olympic Mural project (vote: 8-1-1)
• Adjourned meeting (all voting aye)

Planning Commission

The commission approved the FY2026‑2030 Capital Improvement Plan and several development actions, including a conditional use amendment for a landscaping business, a group dwelling amendment, and a zoning change. It denied a special exception to paint brick at 539 24" St. All approvals were passed by recorded roll‑call votes.

• Approved agenda (all ayes)
• Approved consent agenda (all ayes)
• Approved conditional use amendment for landscaping business at 241 21° St, subject to two conditions (ayes: Sandau, Shale, Shinoda, Southwick, Williams, Safsten; noes: Aaberg, Ross)
• Denied special exception to paint brick at 539 24" St (ayes: Aaberg, Ross, Sandau, Shale, Shinoda, Southwick, Williams, Safsten; no noes)
• Approved group dwelling amendment at 1448 Washington Blvd, subject to staff conditions (ayes: Aaberg, Ross, Sandau, Shale, Shinoda, Southwick, Williams, Safsten; no noes)
• Approved zoning change R‑1‑6 to R‑2S/CO at 853 7" St, subject to staff conditions (ayes: Aaberg, Ross, Sandau, Shinoda, Southwick; no: Shale)
• Approved Capital Improvement Plan FY2026‑2030 (ayes: Aaberg, Ross, Sandau, Shale, Shinoda, Southwick, Williams, Safsten; no noes)
• Adjourned meeting (all ayes)

Sustainability Committee

The Ogden Sustainability Committee approved the February 27, 2025 meeting minutes by unanimous vote. Members discussed summit experiences, air‑quality monitor plans, and subcommittee updates, and assigned several follow‑up tasks. No new policies, contracts, or funding measures were approved.

• Approved February 27, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Motion to adjourn adopted (unanimous)

Ogden Landmarks Commission

The Landmarks Commission approved the minutes from the February 27 meeting and ratified staff approvals to repaint a storefront at 109 25th St and add new lettering at 175 25th St. It unanimously approved Certificates of Historic Appropriateness for the Windsor Hotel at 164‑168 25th St and for flashing and metal coping at 234 25th St, each with specific conditions. The commission also voted to request additional research on the 2325 Madison Ave historic designation before the April 24 meeting and scheduled a work session for April 17 at 4 p.m.

• Approved February 27 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Ratified staff approvals: repaint storefront 109 25th St and new lettering 175 25th St (unanimous)
• Approved Certificate of Historic Appropriateness for Windsor Hotel renovations at 164‑168 25th St (unanimous)
• Approved Certificate of Historic Appropriateness for flashing and metal coping at 234 25th St with conditions (unanimous)
• Requested additional research on 2325 Madison Ave historic designation before April 24 meeting (unanimous)
• Scheduled work session for April 17 at 4 p.m. (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:43 p.m. (unanimous)

Ogden Trail Network (OTN) Committee

The committee approved the February 20, 2025 meeting minutes after a motion by Spark and second by Scott. Members voted to send Member McMillan to the Utah Trails Conference, motioned by Harris and seconded by Scott. The meeting was then adjourned following a motion by Hanna and second by Scott. Chair Goodrick expressed a desire to resign, but no formal decision on new chair was made.

• Approved February 20, 2025 minutes (motion by Spark, seconded by Scott)
• Approved sending Member McMillan to Utah Trails Conference (motion by Harris, seconded by Scott)
• Approved adjournment of the meeting (motion by Hanna, seconded by Scott)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission reviewed draft overlay zone chapters and discussed formula‑based businesses, but no formal actions were taken. Commissioner Shinoda moved to adjourn, the motion was seconded by Commissioner Shale, and all members voted aye. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Adjourned meeting (unanimous aye vote)