Council approves $150,000 from risk reserves for Canyon Road trail; approves multiple grant appropriations

Logan City Council on Monday approved a package of budget adjustments and grant appropriations, including a $150,000 draw from the city's risk management reserves to cover anticipated expenses associated with the Canyon Road Trail dedication. The council passed Resolution 25‑32 on a roll call vote after a brief staff presentation and a short public comment period.

Rich Anderson told the council the largest budget item is the $150,000 appropriation from risk management reserves for the Canyon Road Trail dedication, with a caveat that staff may return for additional funding depending on final costs. Anderson also listed grant‑funded allocations: $159,276 in population‑split allocations to the city for various projects (through county grant programs), $35,000 for an aquatic center boiler replacement, $53,915 for disc golf picnic tables, $83,758 for a disc golf restroom, and $275,000 toward a Main Street pedestrian and bike passage; he said those items were grant dollars from county programs.

A resident, Gail Yost, spoke in favor of the disc golf funding during public comment, saying she appreciates the park investments for younger residents and thanking Parks & Recreation. "Thank you Parks and Rec for putting this forth because we really need to have these facilities for younger people," Yost said. The public hearing had no other speakers.

Councilmembers thanked staff for trying to avoid litigation in settling rights related to the trail and said they were willing to provide additional funds if necessary. The motion to appropriate the funds was moved, seconded and approved on roll call (Mark: Aye; Ernesto: Aye; Jeanne: Aye; Mike: Aye). The resolution passed as recorded.

Separately, council staff presented three other grants for appropriation under Resolution 25‑33: a $2,449 EMS grant for medical training, a $5,000 state grant for supplies and materials, and a $40,000 contribution from Cigna for an employee wellness program. The council discussed those as straightforward items; staff characterized them as straightforward appropriations. Council approved those grant appropriations as part of the evening's business.

The council also noted that the Canyon Road funding was an attempt to resolve the matter without litigation and appreciated staff and the mayor for those efforts. Councilmembers said they expect to revisit final costs if the project requires additional appropriations.