At the Dec. 2 Ogden City Council meeting, several members of the public used the comment period to raise distinct community concerns and to praise local volunteer efforts.

An airport hanger owner (Bridal January) urged the council and administration to take the lead on airport leasing policy rather than continue relying primarily on consultant recommendations. She said the citys elected officials should shape airport leasing and policy decisions.

Residents also spoke about housing: Laura Lewis warned against high-density conversions and encouraged the council to consider housing-market trends and resident preferences when land-use decisions are discussed. Rob Allred praised Mayor Nadalski for listening and for engaging the public, while expressing disappointment about short notice that some residents said they received about the surplus-property discussion.

Several commenters and council members highlighted My Hometown Ogden, a volunteer initiative and network of community resource centers that organize service days and connect residents with opportunities to help neighbors with yard work and small property repairs. Council members said the program presents annually to the council and that community resource centers can provide lists of properties for volunteer help.

Speakers urged continued dialogue between neighbors, the city and the school district about the Taylor Canyon site and noted alternatives including maintenance agreements, leasing or interlocal partnerships to limit the citys long-term financial obligations.

The council encouraged residents to remain engaged and provided contact routes (email, phone, text) for follow-up. After reconvening from a closed session the council reiterated it will use the statutory timeline to continue conversations and gather appraisals and data.

The meeting then adjourned.