The members of the Ogden City Council met February 10, 2026, to recap 2025, review their current 3-year strategic plan, and set priorities for calendar year 2026. Here is the summary of the discussion:
The Mayor and City Council indicated the following as City of Ogden highlights for 2025.
- Annexation of commercial and industrial property
- Recruitment of a new pharmacy
- New homes by Schlenker Construction
- New homes under construction by Keystone Homes
- Surpassing 60 new homes in Ogden CSD
- Lincoln Prairie clean-up
- Total Fitness move and investment.
- TIF / Tax Abatement education
- Recreation plan
- Purchase of new fire truck
- Fareway traffic continues to grow.
- Building inspector identified
- Building code work
- Demolition of dilapidated downtown buildings
While there were many accomplishments for 2025 the Mayor and Council identified the following “issues & opportunities” requiring attention in 2026:
- Property clean-up plan
- Plan to “spruce” up Downtown Ogden.
- Walnut sidewalk work
- Plan for community celebration moving forward after 2026.
- Burn pile plan.
- Community center repairs
- Funding plan for new recreation area
- Signage needed in commercial and industrial area.
- Target small business development
- Support new subdivision development (s) in community.
- Initiate inspections
- Activate home repair program in partnership with Ogden Legacy
- Analyze rental housing needs.
Margaret Liston, Mayor of Ogden, stated, “It is important for our elected officials to reflect on our achievements and establish plans for the future. We have several key priorities identified for 2026 that we will begin addressing. I appreciate the dedication of those serving our community in 2025 and look forward to collaborating with the council and City staff to effectively manage the challenges and opportunities ahead in 2026.”
Brenda Dryer, Sr. Vice President for the Ames Regional Economic Alliance has served as facilitator for the City of Ogden’s Strategic Plan the last couple years. The Council will consider adopting a revised 2026-2028 strategic plan at their March 10th meeting.