Logan council approves $1.5 million 1000 North corridor funding; alcohol and canal trail issues previewed
February 6, 2024, 5:30 p.m.
The council voted 5-0 on a budget adjustment that includes $1.5 million from the Cache County Council of Governments for 1000 North improvements, and ratified two board appointments. The mayor updated the council on a blocked canal trail at 400 North 600 East, and staff previewed alcohol-related code changes that would allow up to two more taverns.
From the approved minutes. Updated October 14, 2026.
Decisions at a glance
| Item | Result |
|---|---|
| Logan Cache Airport Board reappointment | Approved · 5-0 |
| Water, Wastewater and Stormwater Advisory Board appointment | Approved · 5-0 |
| Canal trail update, 400 North 600 East | Discussed |
| Budget adjustments, Resolution 24-03 (public hearing) | Approved · 5-0 |
| Workshop: EMS equipment insurance proceeds, Resolution 24-04 | Discussed |
| Workshop: alcohol zoning and licensing, Ordinances 24-03 and 24-04 | Discussed |
Agenda, item by item
Item 5 · Appointment
Logan Cache Airport Board reappointment
Approved · 5-0
The council ratified a reappointment to the Logan Cache Airport Board.
Item 6 · Appointment
Water, Wastewater and Stormwater Advisory Board appointment
Approved · 5-0
The council ratified Jason Morgado.
Item 7 · Other
Canal trail update, 400 North 600 East
Discussed
Mayor Daines said the canal easement had been blocked off, the city attorney asked for a title search expected to take several weeks, and the city was also working to acquire a right-of-way through private property. Resident Kaleb Shoell said a right-of-way used for ten years is public and asked that the trail stay open. No vote.
Item 9 · Budget
Budget adjustments, Resolution 24-03 (public hearing)
Approved · 5-0
The council appropriated a $71,345 state alcohol enforcement grant, $53,266 in police overtime reimbursements and $1,500,000 from the Cache County Council of Governments for 1000 North corridor improvements. Joshua Molitor asked whether police overtime could be used more effectively; the finance director explained the state grant and reimbursement, and Chair Anderson said the $53,266 is not direct overtime. Dr. Gail Yost thanked the council for the 100 West stoplight.
- Grant$71,345 to State of Utah
- Payment$53,266
- Grant$1.50 million to Cache County Council of Governments
Item 10 · Budget
Workshop: EMS equipment insurance proceeds, Resolution 24-04
Discussed
Finance Director Richard Anderson previewed appropriating $32,635 in insurance proceeds for new EMS equipment, and said a new fire truck takes about three years to arrive and an ambulance about two. Action was set for February 20.
- Budget$32,635
Item 11 · City code
Workshop: alcohol zoning and licensing, Ordinances 24-03 and 24-04
Discussed
Business License Administrator Aaron Smith presented changes recommended 6-0 by the Planning Commission: remove most local alcohol restrictions that duplicate state code, allow up to two more taverns by changing the ratio from one per 20,000 people to one per 10,000, allow taprooms in TC-1 as a conditional use, allow small breweries in the IP zone and conditionally in CS, allow brew restaurants in commercial and mixed-use zones, remove proximity limits for off-premise beer, and restrict bars and taverns in several zones. Current licenses include four bars, three taverns and 28 off-premise beer licenses. Action was set for February 20.
What residents said
Canal trail accessPlaza 45Police overtime
Kaleb Shoell asked that the canal trail at 400 North 600 East stay open. Joshua Molitor asked about offers for Plaza 45 and traffic from the Woodsonia project. Matthew Fatuesi and Erin Bennett spoke against racism and on state legislation; Chair Anderson said she knew of no current offers on Plaza 45.