Ogden City Council Work Session - June 16, 2026

The Ogden City Council held a joint work session with the redevelopment agency on June 16, 2026, focusing extensively on budgetary and development matters. Key procurement-related discussions included the review and amendment of the fiscal year 2026-2027 budget, with particular attention to personnel changes and funding allocations for cultural services and Union Station staff. The council deliberated on a proposed amendment to a 2015 land transfer development agreement with Lotus, which involved changing the planned 30 market-rate urban loft apartments in the Thorstenson Building to 25 income-targeted artist lofts utilizing federal and state historic tax credits. The council requested further data on market demand and economic impacts before making a final decision. Additionally, the council considered a participation and incentive agreement with ColorSky Homes for the development of 10 entry-level townhomes in the Adams CRA, discussing the necessity and justification for a $290,000 TIF subsidy to support the project. The meeting also addressed amendments to the Path to Citizenship program guidelines, proposing a city funding backstop of $20,000 annually to ensure program continuity. Other procurement-related updates included inquiries about the managed parking system rollout, Union Stock Exchange building redevelopment progress, and status updates on local housing projects. Several motions and recommendations were made to continue work on these items, with some decisions deferred pending further information.