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Council asks state for clearer plan after reviewing Brigham City parcels proposed for state park
Summary
Council members reviewed a state parks map of parcels Brigham City offered to the state, raised concerns about access, fencing and boat ramp locations, and agreed to request a detailed plan from the state before holding smaller public meetings for resident feedback.
Council members reviewed a map provided by state parks showing parcels Brigham City has offered for potential state-park use and expressed concern that the map shows property ownership but not a clear plan for public access, fencing, boat ramps or parking.
"If Mantua residents do not want it, we do not need to move forward with it. They will not move forward with it," the chair said, emphasizing the importance of gathering informed resident feedback before the town takes a position. Multiple council members said the map as provided highlights parcels the city owns but does not clarify what the state or Brigham City would do with them. Members discussed the possibility that Brigham City could fence or restrict portions of the shoreline on property it owns if Mantua declines to cooperate.
Council members proposed asking the state for a specific plan or proposal and then scheduling smaller neighborhood meetings with state and Brigham City representatives present so residents can review concrete proposals rather than a simple ownership map. Participants discussed access to existing boat ramps, the potential for separate boat ramps on the state and Brigham City sides, and whether fees might be charged for events or park entry.
Council members also discussed ownership questions for individual parcels (Paul Jensen and Bryce Jensen properties were called out) and said they would follow up by requesting a written plan from the state parks office and arranging additional meetings with residents only after the town has clearer information.
The council did not take any formal action on the state park matter at this meeting; members directed staff to ask the state for more details and to plan small meetings once a concrete proposal is available.
