Council hears safety, access and easement questions about planned natural trail; developer obligation noted

A resident raised multiple concerns during open forum about the design and practicality of a planned natural trail that is part of a previously recorded easement and development agreement. Speakers and staff discussed trail alignment, tree removal, the original developer’s obligations, and how and when the city would assume maintenance.

The commenter said the trail had been promised when the land was developed and questioned how the obligation could be deferred to a future owner once lots sold. City staff replied the trail alignment was set with the plat recording and that the easement and development condition remain tied to the original development approval; any change or proposed deferment would be a legal question and would need to be attached to…