Logan River Blue Trail Master Plan
A plan to improve carry-in watercraft access, create safe river passage and foster community involvement along the Logan River, with 13 access sites. Phase 1 runs from Rendezvous Park to Trapper Park. The council adopted the plan on January 21, 2020.
- Where it stands
- Approved
- Type
- Public project
- Location
- Logan River, Rendezvous Park to Stewart Park
- Applicant
- Logan River Task Force
Every hearing and vote
January 7, 2020 · City Council
Workshop: Logan River Blue Trail Master Plan (Resolution 20-01)
Discussed
Parks and Recreation Director Russ Akina and Logan River Task Force Chairman Frank Howe presented the plan, which aims to improve carry-in watercraft access, create safe river passage and foster community involvement. It identifies 13 access sites, with phase 1 running from Rendezvous Park to Trapper Park. An open house was set for January 9 and a public meeting for January 23.
- Resolution 20-01
January 21, 2020 · City Council
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
May 19, 2020 · City Council
Workshop: FY 2020-21 budgets for parks and recreation, community development and public works
Discussed
Parks Director Russ Akina said the recreation center, playgrounds and pavilions reopen May 20, ballfields June 1 and most programs July 1; seven RAPZ projects totaling $460,000 were submitted and the state outdoor recreation grant awarded the full $148,400 for the Logan River Blue Trail. Community Development Director Mike DeSimone proposed a $1,951,819 budget, a CDBG allotment of $509,822, and noted new construction value rose from $85,228,053 in 2018 to $210,529,581 in 2019. Public Works Director Paul Lindhardt listed 1400 North from 550 West to 850 West ($7.3 million, $2.7 million from the regional council of governments), 1800 North from 600 West to 1000 West (about $5 million, $1.7 million regional), Crockett well rehabilitation (about $1 million), service center roof and seismic upgrades ($2 to 7 million) and 25 fire flow projects totaling $2.3 million.
July 7, 2020 · City Council
Workshop: budget adjustments for fire engines and Blue Trail, trespass ordinance, NUERA withdrawal, water rate correction
Discussed
Finance Director Richard Anderson previewed a $922,500 state pass-through federal grant to replace three fire engines and a $148,400 state grant for the Logan River Blue Trail (Resolution 20-26). Parks Director Russ Akina presented a trespass ordinance (20-16) approved by the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board. City Attorney Housley proposed withdrawing from NUERA (Resolution 20-25) because membership is no longer useful. Resolution 20-29 corrects a calculation error in one USU water rate for 2020-2022, leaving the 3% change unchanged. All were set for July 21.
- Resolutions 20-26, 20-25, 20-29; Ordinance 20-16
May 4, 2021 · City Council
Land and Water Conservation Fund grant for Willow Park, Resolution 21-23
Approved · 5-0
The council approved a grant application to replace dugouts, tubes, backstops and outfield fences at the four Willow Park fields, estimated at 300,000 (currency symbol missing in the minutes), with the grant covering up to half. Akina also reported a roughly $200,000 state recreation grant for the Blue Trail project (parking lot, restroom, walkway, kayak ramp).
March 7, 2023 · City Council
City trails update
Discussed
Parks and Recreation Director Russ Akina reviewed trail projects, including removal of 147.5 tons of debris from the Logan River Blue Trail. No action.
August 6, 2024 · City Council
Workshop: budget adjustments, Resolution 24-30
Discussed
Previewed $18,000 ICAC grant, $57,336 in state reimbursement for parks ($20,000 for Willow Park and $37,336 for the Trapper Park trail bridge), $40,000 Cigna wellness funds, a $390,000 after-school grant, $8,080 and $2,654 in EMS training grants, $350 for Laub Plaza concerts, $64,628 in a state EMS equipment grant, $158,561 in RAPZ money, $330,437 for Recreation Complex trails and 200 South and $144,563 for a Blue Trail kayak ramp. Parks Director Russ Akina said the Trapper Park bridge is delayed until after spring runoff in 2025. Kayak ramps are planned for Rendezvous, Trapper and 600 South parks. Action was set for August 20.
August 20, 2024 · City Council
Budget adjustments, Resolution 24-30 (public hearing)
Approved · 5-0
The council appropriated $18,000 (ICAC grant), $57,336 in state reimbursement ($20,000 Willow Park, $37,336 Trapper Park trail bridge), $40,000 in Cigna wellness funds, a $390,000 after-school grant, $8,080 and $2,654 in state EMS grants, $350 in a Laub Plaza donation, $64,628 in a state EMS equipment grant, $158,561 in RAPZ money for fireworks, golf range, Trapper Park bridge and quad paving, $330,437 for Recreation Complex exterior trails and 200 South, and $144,563 for the Blue Trail kayak ramp. Parks Director Russ Akina said the state grant covers all six elementary schools, serving about 600 students. Dr. Gail Yost stressed the value of after-school programs.