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Faulkner asked the council to \"please authorize Ryan Nunn to give me a break in the situation due to the unique circumstances, or at least help me figure out how I can prevent the next city resource from being sicked on me.\" (Public comment excerpt.)

Staff response and next steps: Building official Nate Davis and City Attorney John Call described the applicable code requirements. Scott Hess and staff said accessory‑structure setbacks require a minimum separation (examples discussed: a six‑foot separation requirement between the home and an accessory structure) and that attaching a carport to a dwelling can trigger building‑code requirements. Call said staff would review options; Ryan Santoro and building staff agreed to examine whether an ordinance change, variance or administrative solution would be appropriate. The city indicated it will discuss a code‑enforcement policy in a forthcoming work session (April 1) and explore whether a limited ordinance change or targeted remedy is warranted.

Why it matters: The matter illustrates the interface between neighborhood disputes and municipal code enforcement. Residents asked the council to balance code compliance with fairness and to ensure enforcement is not weaponized in neighbor disputes.

Clarifying notes
- Faulkner said he has a court‑ordered stalking injunction protecting him and family for three years and described multiple police visits tied to the dispute (monthly, on average, since February 2024).
- Staff said some accessory buildings exist close to dwellings in the city and that the rules and fire‑safety requirements determine what is permitted; staff will present options to council during the scheduled work session.

Ending: Staff committed to review the property's circumstances and the relevant code language and report back during the April 1 work session on potential ordinance clarifications, variances or administrative remedies.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City Council Meeting March 11, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","A North Ogden resident urged council help after repeated neighbor complaints led to monthly police responses, a stalking injunction and a denied building permit for a carport; staff said it will review code and enforcement procedures and present options at an upcoming work session.","taxTitle","North Ogden City Council, North Ogden , Weber County, Utah","taxId",24460,"location","Utah","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6068337,"Council asks staff to condense Cherry Days events and endorses 3100 parade route for safety",1560,5340000,6900000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3099880-163991acb9f0de402c2454027a291bda&start=5340&end=6900","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3099880-163991acb9f0de402c2454027a291bda/thumbnail_5340000.jpg","/articles/6068337/Utah/Council-asks-staff-to-condense-Cherry-Days-events-and-endorses-3100-parade-route-for-safety","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6068337-9678cde9e8e831e01b66bf4e64e9e5d7/orig.mp4?Expires=1770679083&Signature=D7FEbnG5Z9YCBoeY1yxdU1XbEpKz1TdNTdnNWRwmfqmiBgssYK6RHVZLr1yVo45G3W5-jew6vm~dDmsSoS6q3FBM4bYQ0HBPwh1uRFr7HTkImnur6EE8o0lYTSSgCl217nFGIoMcEPoGYWOicmV~qUXFdj-GZHyNggCTjQT5BvctSeXDTpWL2Nsozpdsy8-GIPAp1OlCiFNEsAJQDinxv~U7VSjpj~yeD0Eh2FxB7wJH55DkvED2Q4aplhWJXZ~O0D5zNxmLLF92r3tw0TX868VjZ1V0c2mLRggZrHi5KSfPtm2NX08wqlAaKr358n3YvAIRI4t~oV7o5ZnXhKj0QA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","City staff and the council discussed planning for the 2025 Cherry Days celebration, including parade routing, fireworks, event sequencing and volunteer staffing. City Attorney John Call and staff outlined recommended changes to limit the number of days for major events and to consolidate the parade, vendors and main activities to reduce staff and volunteer strain.

Public safety concerns: Police staff recommended that the main morning parade be held away from Washington Boulevard for safety and crowd control. John Call said blocking Washington is difficult because of multiple cross‑access points and the department’s limited officer resources; he noted a lieutenant’s comments about a vehicle that nearly entered the parade the prior year.

Council direction and rationale: Several council members said they preferred different routes — Council Member Dalpaz preferred Washington Boulevard — but by discussion the council indicated support for using the 3100 route, citing greater control and proximity to North Ogden Park. Council Member Pulver and Council Member Severing said the 3100 route was “cozy” and worked well in recent years. Council members also asked staff to explore whether a planned flyover request would be feasible over the 3100 route and to make every effort to secure fireworks on July 4 if possible.

Event sequencing and scope: Staff proposed concentrating the main parade, vendor booths and park activities on a single day (Friday, July 4) with some ancillary events on alternate dates (e.g., rodeo, car show, pickleball tournament and pool events). Council favored condensing the program rather than a week‑long spread and asked staff to return with a marketing plan to set public expectations, vendor scheduling and volunteer assignments.

Why it matters: Cherry Days is a major community festival that draws residents and visitors. The council’s routing and scheduling direction affects traffic management, public safety deployment, vendor revenue opportunities and volunteer needs.

Next steps
- Staff to confirm whether a flyover can be routed over the 3100 parade path and consult the fire marshal on fireworks staging and launch location.
- Staff to produce a short marketing/communications plan clarifying parade route, vendor hours and volunteer roles for distribution to citizens and event stakeholders.","Council members discussed Cherry Days scheduling, fireworks and parade routing. Public safety recommended moving the main parade off Washington Boulevard; council signaled support for a 3100 route and asked staff to condense major events into a shorter timeframe and prepare a marketing plan.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6068341,"Council hears update on RDA grant contracts; staff to finalize mayoral contract signings with applicants",360,2580000,2940000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3099880-163991acb9f0de402c2454027a291bda&start=2580&end=2940","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3099880-163991acb9f0de402c2454027a291bda/thumbnail_2580000.jpg","/articles/6068341/Utah/Council-hears-update-on-RDA-grant-contracts-staff-to-finalize-mayoral-contract-signings-with-applicants","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6068341-742b85b9c8ef54c7ce2d280ca6b8c355/orig.mp4?Expires=1770679083&Signature=YJruDHzst3D6bNUR8SWqRMJ0lh-UuKaXml4sw27apUa6LKZjDdVWRKby2Re4xG~usNXvTfIvV~Dlh~0q8uikxxderTjDWFhgVT9qMUZqOG3LzWTU~oqZ~lpgRljgkCyg96~W8SRyYR9a~in4tGIdWCKDkusub1vzOT5bqOksYKD8pC1oEUIhl0tLeV0blSQcWD~Z1EttAsMNg~Sk1yr9NfCC9lJtJsolWyfC81lnhMCoDBCiC0ApJiEknagiA~0-t20cd3ULP7BV1mjptQbvoulr7x9iAwgg8Naaobsj5gl-lyNeRSu2wZ6NebUQHddyQT1fB1A0RPmd8TJVhVuwbg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Scott Hess, economic development director, reviewed the Redevelopment Agency (RDA) grant tabulation in the meeting packet and walked council through a list of proposed awards and applicant match information. The packet listed proposed amounts including a notation of $55,000 for North Ogden Plaza, $133,250 for a parks project, and other project amounts. Hess said staff had called applicants to estimate local matching capacity and that numbers in the spreadsheet were pulled from those conversations.

Hess explained the typical reimbursement model staff proposed: applicants spend the matching amount and submit receipts to receive the RDA match (50% match examples were discussed). He said some applicants will require only administrative approvals while others will need planning or building permits before eligible expenses are incurred.

City Attorney John Call and staff asked the council whether to allow the mayor to sign contracts with selected applicants so staff could move projects forward; staff noted the council previously delegated administration to the mayor, city manager and staff. Council members indicated support to proceed and staff said they would meet with individual applicants to clarify eligible expenses, final match percentages and project phasing. No roll‑call vote to reallocate or increase RDA amounts was taken at the meeting.

Why it matters: RDA funds are intended to stimulate redevelopment projects and private investment. Formal contract execution clarifies expectations for match, eligible costs and reimbursement timing.

Next steps and clarifications
- Staff to meet individually with applicants (examples discussed included North Ogden Plaza and Big O Tires) to clarify the eligible expenses, whether partial project work can trigger reimbursement and whether unused funds can be reallocated to other RDA projects.
- The council asked staff to return if reallocations or material changes to the previously discussed allocations are required.

Quotes from the meeting: \"For an applicant to receive the full hundred thousand dollar RDA amount, they would need to spend $200,000 and then through receipts show us that they spent $200,000 and we would give them 50% dollar‑for‑dollar match percentage amount back,\" Scott Hess said.

Ending: Staff will finalize individual contracts and coordinate with applicants; the council signaled informal approval to allow the mayor to execute those agreements once terms are clarified.","Staff presented contracts for previously approved RDA grant awards and asked the council to authorize the mayor to sign individual contracts with applicants. Council indicated support and staff will finalize agreements and clarify match and eligible‑expense details with applicants.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6068346,"Council hears Placer AI presentation; discussion focuses on cost, use cases and return on investment",1980,1800000,3780000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3099880-163991acb9f0de402c2454027a291bda&start=1800&end=3780","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3099880-163991acb9f0de402c2454027a291bda/thumbnail_1800000.jpg","/articles/6068346/Utah/Council-hears-Placer-AI-presentation-discussion-focuses-on-cost-use-cases-and-return-on-investment","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6068346-c223af888fb9974f52e9281872cdd661/orig.mp4?Expires=1770679083&Signature=RHSYgo8a9u-AbDV4dIPrLnbH4zZu--PPa-mpl8JyHftD00px-i2h2PA~qaDxpr7ggG6cgROIy-wnPd3r48H0JbO1HMtguDxpuFWVVPaSzBmKhO-3t44uqIcsNuLx9vlKcRAIXt7UCQJPuGGoMJWe9DdHr~vET~A5Sx9b-gXAjOHhbedsAbpLvKCqMqnQG4NBqpxFn~W0-3yBODO5twxm5vVhiMg3c6YX~7LfVIAfKoyeiYCT9Nd1o3VeaeQN6OjXbOih0Ubc-G3XwUiTNAI4K8UAQP~KX-Vc54L3UQhjUQONvXN2G7SA6KJMr3CyBJnw2Jh3k--vXHgJmW0huY55Nw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The North Ogden City Council received a 15‑minute demonstration of Placer AI’s place‑based analytics software during its meeting. Scott Hess, the city’s economic development and community development director, introduced the presentation and said staff had been discussing use cases for about 18 months. Chris, a Placer AI product specialist, demonstrated how anonymized mobile-location data can show visitation counts, event attendance, visitor origins, route heat maps and retail leakage.

Hess described potential uses: economic development marketing, retail recruitment, parks planning and traffic/route analysis. Chris showed sample reports from the crossroads shopping center and North Ogden Park, including a Cherry Days spike in July, ZIP‑code trade‑area breakdowns and “best-fit” retailer suggestions. He said Placer aggregates opt‑in mobile app location data and estimates visits using a multi‑year dataset. “We study places, not people,” he said, and added the company’s sample size covers roughly 10% of the U.S. population.

Why it matters: Council members and staff framed the question as whether a city of North Ogden’s size should buy an ongoing data subscription (staff quoted a two‑year price of roughly $21,200 per year or $24,000 for a single year) versus contracting occasional consultants for one‑off reports. Several council members expressed interest in retail leakage reports and in applying the data to parks, event sponsorship and traffic planning.

Key council takeaways and next steps
- Cost and ROI: Council members asked for peer‑city case studies and examples showing measurable return on investment. Council members Dalpaz and Blake asked for references of similar-sized cities that had clear payback. Chris said Placer has case studies and offered to share them with staff.
- Use cases beyond economic development: Council members and staff noted potential savings or better targeting for parks maintenance, snowplow routing and event sponsorship revenue.
- Procurement timeline: Scott Hess said a Placer AI subscription is in the proposed 2025–26 budget; council members asked staff to gather references (Riverdale and other Utah cities were mentioned) and to present ROI analysis during budget deliberations.

What council did not decide: There was no vote to purchase Placer AI. Council asked staff to gather additional references and ROI information and to return to the council as part of the budget process.","Economic development staff and a Placer AI representative demonstrated place-based foot‑traffic and trade-area analytics. Council asked staff to gather case studies, ROI examples and peer-city references for budget consideration.",{"_33":113,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":114,"_41":115,"_43":104,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":107,"_51":118,"_53":119,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":120,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":121,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6068350,"North Ogden Council approves hiring, ordinances and development amendment in unanimous votes",30,1830000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3099880-163991acb9f0de402c2454027a291bda&start=1800&end=1830","/articles/6068350/Utah/North-Ogden-Council-approves-hiring-ordinances-and-development-amendment-in-unanimous-votes","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6068350-8eb45f3380d2db808d44d2e5a31e6c51/orig.mp4?Expires=1770679083&Signature=im1C5HqrmLxe4DniiUGT4f90Fc7uz~-EC6F1v7Bo9pexJ3m6gAPCNetIXFTUgG3eg~qfNE0pdokKb6kS0Bjvip75vL2NBNY0qgqnxQ7uRnGPPsLdFo0fhHBHplCOUyefA4CVJM27vOqpkEYoeiPuUzhektkJeEMjcw~c-qe-41gvEG4-Q8QfsiGEffvsIFpJGfjLR-8TxXvx1s2thINxc2W52128NfCzlQeHQOIpUcc4MHr3F25M0~AqPkfdkkJ5Z1xrd1uuQdof6OOC-P~N8kNtuZB7fT17AHp2SnT5FgHXsEXE7jHoyah9K6Z5nMV2i33lWeAHKDB6sh8vq40HSA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","North Ogden City Council members voted unanimously to approve several items during their meeting: the appointment of a new finance director, acceptance of the city's 2024 municipal wastewater planning program survey, adoption of an ordinance establishing rules for government records access and management, and an amendment to the Cooperstown subdivision development agreement.

The votes came after brief presentations and staff responses. Mayor Barubi introduced the recommended appointment and requested a roll call vote.

Why it matters: The votes set immediate administrative direction for city staffing, state-required reporting, records handling practices and a land‑use agreement affecting a planned subdivision. Together they affect city operations, compliance with state requirements and pending development timelines.

The most significant actions
- Appointment of finance director: The council approved the mayor’s recommendation to appoint Peter Brown as North Ogden City Finance Director. The council heard that Brown will begin part‑time remotely in May and transition to on‑site work in June; staff said he will help with the budget process while wrapping up duties at his current county position. The motion was moved by Council Member Dalpaz and seconded by Council Member Pulver and passed by roll call (Severing: yes; Watson: yes; Dalpaz: yes; Pulver: yes).

- Acceptance of 2024 Municipal Wastewater Planning Program: Trent Wilkins, sewer superintendent, presented the annual survey required by the Utah Department of Environmental Quality. Wilkins said the city has collections but not treatment, reported no overflows in the prior year and summarized staffing and assets. Council Member Watson moved to accept the report and Council Member Severing seconded; the motion passed by roll call (Severing: yes; Watson: yes; Dalpaz: yes; Pulver: yes).

- Ordinance 2025-03 (records access and management): Ryan Santoro, city recorder, presented Ordinance 2025-03 to establish Title 1–10 for government records access and management, explain retention consistent with state law and streamline how agreements are titled. Council Member Pulver moved adoption and Council Member Pulver seconded; the roll call vote was unanimous (Severing: yes; Watson: yes; Dalpaz: yes; Pulver: yes).

- Cooperstown development agreement first amendment: Scott Hess, economic development director, and City Attorney John Call summarized the amendment, explaining it removes certain southern units and landscaping from the North Ogden portion and leaves remaining terms of the original agreement in force unless amended. Council Member Watson moved approval; Council Member Severing seconded. The motion passed by roll call (Severing: yes; Watson: yes; Dalpaz: yes; Pulver: yes).

Votes at a glance (official motions and tallies)
- Approve minutes of Feb. 25, 2025 meeting: moved by Council Member Severing; second Watson; passed unanimously.
- Appoint Peter Brown as Finance Director: mover Council Member Dalpaz; second Council Member Pulver; roll call: Severing yes, Watson yes, Dalpaz yes, Pulver yes; outcome: approved.
- Accept 2024 municipal wastewater planning program: mover Council Member Watson; second Council Member Severing; roll call: Severing yes, Watson yes, Dalpaz yes, Pulver yes; outcome: approved.
- Adopt Ordinance 2025-03 (Title 1–10 records rules): mover Council Member Pulver; second (recorded); roll call: Severing yes, Watson yes, Dalpaz yes, Pulver yes; outcome: approved.
- Approve Cooperstown subdivision first-amendment development agreement: mover Council Member Watson; second Council Member Severing; roll call: Severing yes, Watson yes, Dalpaz yes, Pulver yes; outcome: approved.
- Approve contract for city events and fundraising efforts (charity/Cherry Days planning): mover Council Member Watson; second Council Member Severing; roll call: Severing yes, Watson yes, Dalpaz yes, Pulver yes; outcome: approved.

What the council did not finalize: Staff presented contracts and grant agreements tied to the RDA (Redevelopment Agency) grant awards and asked council direction to allow the mayor to sign contracts with selected applicants; council indicated support to proceed and staff said they would follow up with applicants but no separate roll-call vote to allocate additional funds beyond the amounts discussed was taken at the meeting.

Ending: Council members and staff said they will follow up on implementation steps with applicants, schedule required onboarding for Peter Brown, and transmit the wastewater survey to the state as required.","The North Ogden City Council approved a new finance director appointment, accepted the 2024 municipal wastewater planning report, adopted a records-management ordinance and approved an amendment to the Cooperstown development agreement. All recorded votes were unanimous.","actionData","errors"]

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