Logan council adopts Blue Trail Master Plan and a budget adjustment including $400,000 for trail work
January 21, 2020, 5:30 p.m.
The Logan Municipal Council unanimously approved the Logan River Blue Trail Master Plan and a budget adjustment that includes $400,000 for trail improvements tied to the Kunzler property. It also heard that Logan's flood insurance discount rose from 10% to 15% and received a plastic waste program update. A $71,080 wildfire reimbursement adjustment was previewed for February 4.
From the approved minutes. Updated October 14, 2026.
Decisions at a glance
Agenda, item by item
Appointment
Board appointments: Airport Authority Board and Library Board
Approved · 5-0
The council ratified Mayor Daines' reappointment of Jeannie Simmonds to the Airport Authority Board and appointment of John Zsiray to the Library Board.
Presentation
Flood insurance achievement rating
Discussed
Utah State Floodplain Manager Kathy Holder and Public Works Director Paul Lindhardt reported that flood insurance discounts for Logan residents rose to 15% from 10%. The award went to Mayor Daines, City Engineer Bill Young and Lindhardt.
Presentation
Plastic waste management program update
Discussed
Environmental Director Issa Hamud said ten manufacturers from Logan and Cache County met that day and a retailers meeting was set for January 22. Only #1 and #2 plastics are currently accepted. Council Member Mark Anderson asked about a single-use bag collection and return program; Hamud said no viable collection method had been found.
Other
2020 board and committee assignments and election subcommittee process
Approved
Chair Amy Anderson's proposed 2020 board and committee assignments were approved by head nod, with one committee (ASUSU) still without a council member. Each Neighborhood Council is to name a representative to the election subcommittee by March 1.
Item A1 · Budget
Public hearing: FY 2019-2020 budget adjustment, Resolution 20-02 ($400,000 Kunzler trail improvements and police grants)
Approved · 5-0
The council appropriated a $6,316 state JAG grant for a police parking lot vehicle gate, a $2,496 state grant for police equipment, and $400,000 for trail improvements tied to the Kunzler property acquisition. The $400,000 combines an anticipated $300,000 RAPZ grant from Cache County (expected May 2020) and $100,000 from reserves. No one spoke at the hearing.
- Grant$6,316
- Grant$2,496
- Budget$400,000
- Resolution 20-02
Item A2 · Parks
Public hearing: Logan River Blue Trail Master Plan (Resolution 20-01)
Approved · 5-0
Logan River Task Force Chairman Frank Howe presented the plan: 13 access sites, phase 1 from Rendezvous Park to Trapper Park, phase 2 to Stewart Park and the 600 South bridge near 2000 West, and a proposed kayak park along Riverside Drive between Center Street and 100 North. Council members discussed naming a trail section for Howe, courtesy toward riverside homes and coordination with the Cache Water District. No one spoke at the hearing, and the council approved the plan with a suggestion to name part of the trail for Howe.
- Resolution 20-01
- 13 access sites
Budget
Workshop: budget adjustment of $71,080 for wildland fire reimbursements (Resolution 20-03)
Discussed
Finance Director Richard Anderson proposed appropriating $71,080 for wildland fire and fire standby reimbursements, to return for action and a hearing on February 4.
- Budget$71,080
- Resolution 20-03
What residents said
Barking-dog noise ordinanceTruck braking noise on 400 NorthOnline purchase scamsPlastic recycling
Paul Mueller, owner of a pet hotel on 600 West, asked about changes to the barking-dog noise ordinance. Council members raised concerns about the broader effects and noted sound barriers as an option; the council consensus was no change and no motion was made.