During a recent government meeting, residents raised concerns regarding the management of a designated horse trail in their neighborhood, highlighting issues of safety and maintenance. The discussion centered around a contract with the city that designates the trail as a right-of-way for horse access, rather than a public thoroughfare.

Residents, including Tim Hodges and another neighbor, reported that the trail has become a source of frustration due to graffiti on their fences and unauthorized use of their driveways by pedestrians and cyclists. They expressed worries about the safety of their horses, particularly given the presence of aggressive animals in the area, including a stallion and mustangs.

To address these issues, residents requested the city install gates or bollards to restrict access and clearly mark the trail as private. They also offered to assist the city in maintaining the trail, proposing to provide labor for cleanup if the city supplies the necessary materials. However, they noted that previous attempts by the city to maintain the trail have been inadequate, focusing only on cutting weeds rather than addressing the broader maintenance needs.

The meeting underscored the ongoing challenges faced by residents in balancing public access with the safety and well-being of their properties and animals.