Cache County Council Workshop Meeting – 05-26-2026

The Cache County Council held a workshop meeting on May 26, 2026, focused primarily on the development and funding of new county-wide indoor recreation facilities. The discussion centered on the results of a comprehensive community survey indicating strong public interest in indoor recreation, particularly swimming and aquatics, and the willingness of residents to support a tax increase averaging about $15 per month to fund such facilities. Three facility distribution options were presented: a single centralized facility, two facilities split north and south, and three facilities distributed across the county. Cost estimates for construction and operations were reviewed, with the single facility being the most cost-effective but potentially less equitable, and the three-facility option being the most expensive and less financially viable. The council discussed potential funding mechanisms including bonds and the use of existing RAPZ tax revenues, as well as operational partnerships with local cities rather than direct county management. Concerns were raised about public education on tax impacts and the timing of any ballot measures. No formal votes were recorded during this workshop, but the council was informed of ongoing steering committee deliberations and the need for further public engagement before final decisions.