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Committee weighs options for Meridian Trail repairs and repurposing bridge section; Eagle Scout kayak launch deferred pending permits
Summary
The committee reviewed contractor estimates to repurpose a salvaged bridge section for the Meridian/Macomb trail, approved emergency tree removal expenditures, discussed a $5,000 gravel/wood-chip trail repair allowance, and deferred an Eagle Scout kayak-launch project pending ADA and permitting questions and site feasibility.
The Greenway Open Space Committee reviewed options to address low-lying and eroded segments on the Meridian and Parkway-to-Macomb trails, including repurposing a salvaged section of a bicycle/pedestrian bridge and installing culverts or a boardwalk. The committee also heard a status update on tree removals and trail maintenance spending.
Why it matters: Trail connectivity and safety are central to the committee’s master-plan goals. Committee members said sections of Meridian Trail need surfacing work, drainage solutions and hazard-tree removal to remain accessible and safe.
Costs and procurement: Committee members reviewed an estimate from the original bridge installer (PIBC Building Contractors) to cut and install one salvaged bridge section as a…
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