Ogden council marks Black History Month and Idle-Free Week, appoints trails committee member
January 28, 2020, 6:00 p.m. · Ogden City Council Chambers, 2549 Washington Blvd., Ogden
The council's January 28 meeting was light. It approved two proclamations, 7-0 each, and appointed Nathan Silberman to the Ogden Trails Network Committee. A judge presented on fundraising for additions to St. Joseph Catholic School. The work session covered a proposed Lynn Community Plan amendment and a rezone at 140-152 West 2nd Street, and an Arts Ordinance amendment.
From the agenda and city or news reports of the results; minutes not yet posted. Updated October 14, 2026.
In brief
4 items came up for a decision or discussion: 3 approved and 1 discussed.
1 item here is tracked in the city's development tracker.
This write-up links 3 source documents and the meeting video.
The previous City Council meeting was on January 21, 2020: Ogden council adopts historic designation for West 2nd Street home and fiscal 2021 budget goals, 5-0
The next one was on February 4, 2020: Ogden council rezones 133 West Binford from industrial to central business district, 6-1
Decisions at a glance
| Item | Result |
|---|---|
| Appointment to Ogden Trails Network Committee | Approved · 7-0 |
| Black History Month proclamation | Approved · 7-0 |
| Idle-Free Week proclamation | Approved · 7-0 |
| Work session: Lynn Community Plan amendment, 140-152 West 2nd Street rezone, Arts Ordinance | Discussed |
Agenda, item by item
Item 5a · Appointment
Appointment to Ogden Trails Network Committee
Approved · 7-0
The council approved the appointment of Nathan Silberman to the Ogden Trails Network Committee by voice vote on common consent.
Item 3a · Other
Black History Month proclamation
Approved · 7-0
The council approved a joint proclamation declaring February as Black History Month in Ogden City.
Item 3b · Other
Idle-Free Week proclamation
Approved · 7-0
The council approved a joint proclamation declaring February 2-8, 2020 as Idle-Free Week to educate residents about idling and how to limit car emissions.
Item 4a · Presentation
St. Joseph Catholic School fundraising
Discussed
Judge Mark DeCaria presented on fundraising for building additions to St. Joseph Catholic School. No action was required.
Other
Work session: Lynn Community Plan amendment, 140-152 West 2nd Street rezone, Arts Ordinance
Discussed
The 4:00 p.m. work session agenda listed a proposed amendment to the Lynn Community Plan, a proposed rezone of 140-152 West 2nd Street, and an Arts Ordinance amendment. The rezone came before the council on February 18 and 25.