Council members press for clarity on Flock camera data, hear trails funding news; RDA approves minutes and hears FY24–25 introduction

Several Ogden council members on Feb. 10 pressed the administration for clearer information about the city’s use of Flock camera services and whether a ‘national lookup’ or broader data-sharing setting is enabled, citing a recent news report about Mountain View.

One council member described the Mountain View case and said residents there “had no idea that Flock had opened that gate to other organizations to look at their data.” Multiple members requested follow-up from administration and public-safety leadership and asked for transparency about which agencies receive or share Flock data via the city’s portal.

Council members also received an update on regional trails planning: a representative reported that the Utah Trails Network has one-time funding of $45 million plus another $45 million available annually — a combined $90 million — to develop a master plan linking trails along the Wasatch Front. Members were encouraged to review materials and attend a March 4 lane‑shift workshop.

During the Redevelopment Agency portion of the agenda, Board Member Myers moved to approve the RDA minutes from Nov. 18, 2025; a second was given and the board approved the minutes by voice vote. The RDA then heard introductory remarks about the FY24–25 annual report and an introduction of Eric Gibson, the city’s new Economic Development Director, who will present the formal report.

What was not decided: Council asked for more detail about Flock settings and for an administration response from public safety; the meeting recorded requests but no final decision or policy change on surveillance or data‑sharing was made.

What’s next: Council members requested that public-safety staff (chief or designee) return with answers about Flock configuration and that administration continue to brief the council on legislative activity and trails planning.