Ogden public meetings in 2023
17 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Board of Zoning Adjustment
The Ogden Board of Zoning Adjustment will meet to approve minutes from October and consider two land-use cases: a special exception for a lot at 218 Chester Street lacking street frontage, and a variance to reduce lot width and area for a new three-lot subdivision at 566 Harrop Street. The meeting is open to the public via Zoom.
- Approval of minutes from October 25, 2023 meeting
- Case #2023-8: Special exception for frontage at 218 Chester Street
- Case #2023-9: Variance for lot width/area reduction at 566 Harrop Street
Ogden City Audit Committee
The Ogden City Audit Committee is meeting to review the Fiscal Year 2023 audit process and results, with reports from HBME and the Comptroller's Office. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from a June 2023 meeting and public comments. This is a routine financial oversight meeting with no major decisions or proposals listed.
- Review of Fiscal Year 2023 audit process by HBME
- Review of Fiscal Year 2023 audit results by HBME
- Comptroller's Office response to Fiscal Year 2023 audit results
- Approval of minutes from June 2, 2023 meeting
Ogden Housing Authority
The Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss employee health benefits and utility allowances for Section 8 and Special Programs. The meeting also includes reviews of occupancy, finance, and salary studies.
- Resolution No 804-11-23: Adoption of 2024 Employee Health Benefit Package
- Resolution No. 805-11-23: Adoption of Revised Utility Allowance
- Review of Section 8 and Special Programs utilization and utility allowance reports
- Review of Public Housing Management occupancy report
- Review of salary study and professional attire policy
Christmas Village Advisory Committee
The Ogden City Christmas Village Advisory Committee is meeting to finalize details for the upcoming holiday season, including store procedures, cottage walk-through dates, opening night, and Breakfast with Santa. The agenda is largely operational, with no major policy decisions or financial items listed.
- Cottage walk-throughs scheduled for November 20 and November 22
- Opening ceremony set for November 25
- Breakfast with Santa planned for December 9 at 8am
- Union Station decoration on December 8 at 9am
- Next meeting set for January 4 at 4pm at Public Works Building
Board of Zoning Adjustment
The Ogden Board of Zoning Adjustment will meet to approve minutes, consider a variance to eliminate a 15-foot landscape setback for a convenience store at 3208 Washington Boulevard (staff recommends continuing indefinitely), and review a side yard variance for a new home at 146 Patterson Street. The meeting is open to the public via Zoom.
- Case #2023-6: Variance to eliminate 15-foot landscape setback along 32nd Street for convenience store at 3208 Washington Boulevard; staff recommends continuing indefinitely
- Case #2023-7: Side yard variance for new home at 146 Patterson Street
- Approval of minutes from September 27, 2023 meeting
Ogden Trails Network Advisory Committee
The Ogden Trails Network Advisory Committee is meeting to approve minutes, receive city and USFS updates, and plan the Shin Dig event and projects for next year. The agenda is largely routine, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.
- City updates on Bird Song erosion, 36th TH sign, Douglas Street repair
- USFS updates
- PAR course update by Amanda Gentry
- Shin Dig event planning (45 min)
- Committee role updates: Vice-Chair, Media Lead, Special Event Coordinator, Fundraising Lead, etc.
Citizen Advisory Committee
The Ogden Citizen Advisory Committee meets via Zoom to review the Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) for FY23 and Amendment #1 to the Annual Action Plan for FY2024. The meeting also includes welcome, roll call, minutes approval, introductions, other business, and adjournment. No physical location is available; the public can monitor via webinar.
- Review of Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report FY23 (CAPER)
- Review of Annual Action Plan FY2024 Amendment #1
- Meeting held via Zoom webinar only, no physical location
Ogden Trails Network Advisory Committee
The Ogden Trails Network Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss city and USFS trail updates, including erosion at Bird Song, a sign at 36th Street, and Douglas Street repairs. The committee will also consider new merchandise, a social event (Shin Dig), and appoint a new committee member. Several leadership positions remain open, including Vice-Chair, Media Lead, and Fundraising Lead.
- City updates on Bird Song erosion, 36th TH sign, and Douglas Street repair
- USFS updates on trail matters
- Discussion of OTN merchandise and Shin Dig event
- Appointment of one new committee member
- Open positions: Vice-Chair, Media Lead, Special Event Coordinator, Fundraising Lead
City Recorder
Ogden City is seeking public comment on Amendment #1 to its Fiscal Year 2024 Annual Action Plan, which adjusts budgets for federal grants like CDBG and HOME. The amendment would decrease total HUD funds by $64,900, including a $250,000 increase for the Own In Ogden down payment assistance program. The public comment period ends October 17, 2023, and the City Council will hold a public hearing that day.
- Increase Own In Ogden HOME budget by $250,000 HOME and $100,000 HOME Match funds, raising goal to 50 down payment assistance loans
- Adopt HUD 2023 HOME Homeownership Value Limits
- Adopt one-year CDBG Low- and Moderate-Income Benefit Certification Period
- CDBG funds decrease by $279,443; CDBG-CV increase $145,417; HOME increase $90,063; HOME Match decrease $20,937
- Public hearing and City Council approval scheduled for October 17, 2023 at 6:00 PM
City Recorder
Ogden City is holding a public comment period on its Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) for fiscal year 2023, which details the use of federal housing and community development grant funds. The draft report is available for review until September 10, 2023, before submission to HUD on September 12, 2023. Residents are encouraged to submit written comments on the report's use of CDBG, HOME, and related funds.
- Public comment period on CAPER FY23 runs August 26 to September 10, 2023
- Report covers $1,026,628 in new CDBG entitlement funds and $458,988 in new HOME entitlement funds
- Includes $769,644 in CDBG-CV and $1,634,407 in HOME ARP carryover funds from prior year
- Ogden received $1,805,961 in CDBG & HOME program income in FY23
- Draft available at Ogden City Municipal Building, 2549 Washington Blvd, and online at ogdencity.com/CAPER
Ogden Trails Network Advisory Committee
The Ogden Trails Network Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss trail-related items, including a Birch Trail easement update, renaming the 'Stairway to Harrison', and updates from the U.S. Forest Service. The committee will also consider new members and fill open leadership roles. The agenda is mostly routine updates and administrative items.
- Birch Trail easement update
- Renaming of 'Stairway to Harrison'
- USFS updates
- PAR Course update
- New committee member (4) and open leadership positions
Ogden Housing Authority
The Ogden Housing Authority Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting to review and potentially approve the proposed Fiscal Year 2023 budget (July 1, 2023 – June 30, 2024) via Resolution No. 800-06-23. The board will also consider writing off uncollectible tenant accounts and revising the Admission and Continued Occupancy Plan (ACOP) for over-income families. Committee reports are listed as none, and the agenda includes standard items like roll call, minutes approval, and the executive director's report.
- Review proposed Fiscal Year 2023 budget (July 1, 2023 – June 30, 2024)
- Approve/disapprove Resolution No. 800-06-23 Annual Consolidated Budget for FYE 2023
- Approve/disapprove Resolution No. 801-06-23 to write off uncollectible tenant accounts ending June 30, 2023
- Review change to Admission and Continued Occupancy Plan (ACOP) for over-income families
- Approve/disapprove Resolution No. 802-06-23 revising ACOP for over-income families
Ogden City Audit Committee
The Ogden City Audit Committee is meeting to hear reports on the proposed FY23 audit process and schedule, a debrief of the FY22 audit, a proposed FY23 inventory review, and an agreed-upon procedures audit for the Redevelopment Agency. The meeting is largely procedural, with no votes or decisions listed on the agenda.
- Proposed FY23 Audit Process and Schedule from Comptroller's Office
- Debrief of FY22 Audit from HBME
- Proposed FY23 Inventory Review from HBME
- Agreed Upon Procedures Audit - Redevelopment Agency from Council Staff
Ogden Housing Authority
The Ogden Housing Authority Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting to consider approving the Annual PHA Plan for Fiscal Year 2023 and the 5-Year Capital Fund Program Action Plan for 2023-2027. The board will also receive reports on finances, housing choice vouchers, and public housing management.
- Resolution No. 798-04-23: Approve/Disapprove PHA Annual Plan for Fiscal Year 2023
- Resolution No. 799-04-23: Approve/Disapprove Capital Fund Program 5-Year Action Plan (2023-2027)
- Financial Report
- Housing Choice Voucher and Special Programs Report
- Public Housing Management Report
City Recorder
The Ogden City Council adopted two ordinances at its February 7, 2023 meeting, as certified by the Chief Deputy City Recorder. Ordinance 2023-7 amends the municipal code to revise definitions for boarding houses, lodging houses, single room occupancy, and sleeping units, and to address hotel/motel conversions and length-of-stay rules. Ordinance 2023-8 amends the General Plan's housing element to meet state moderate income housing requirements. Both ordinances take effect immediately upon posting.
- Ordinance 2023-7: amends definitions for boarding house, lodging house, single room occupancy, sleeping unit
- Ordinance 2023-7: repeals and readopts Section 15-13-22 on hotel/motel conversion to multiple family dwelling
- Ordinance 2023-7: amends Section 15-13-32 on length of stay in motel/hotel without permanent residence
- Ordinance 2023-8: amends General Plan housing element for moderate income housing compliance
- Ordinances effective immediately upon posting; copies available at 2549 Washington Boulevard #210
City Recorder
The Ogden City Council is holding a public input meeting to receive comments on a proposed zoning ordinance amendment that would establish standards for converting hotels and motels into multiple-family dwellings. The meeting takes place February 7, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. in City Council Chambers at 2549 Washington Boulevard and via Zoom. Comments can also be submitted by voicemail, online, or email, and will be added to the public record at the public hearing.
- Proposed zoning ordinance amendment to set standards for converting hotels and motels to multiple-family dwellings
- Public input meeting on February 7, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. at 2549 Washington Boulevard and via Zoom
- Comments accepted in person, via Zoom, voicemail at 801-629-8158, online, or email
City Recorder
This is a synopsis of two ordinances adopted by the Ogden City Council on October 19, 2021, not a meeting agenda for future discussion. The ordinances amend the West Ogden and Southeast Ogden Community Plans. No new decisions are being made at this posting.
- Ordinance 2022-50: allows limited manufacturing zone/conditional overlay (M-1/CO) for Lots 1-10, Block 10, River Park Addition, between G Avenue and H Avenue and Binford Street and 27th Street
- Ordinance 2022-51: removes vehicular connection requirement for Navajo Drive at approximately 1500 East Navajo Drive