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Mineral Wells council approves ordinance to abandon Watkins Trail easement after resident warning
Summary
The City Council voted 5-0 to adopt an ordinance abandoning the Watkins Trail easement. An attorney for a resident urged the council that the city remains obligated to repair the road to the date of abandonment or compensate owners.
The Mineral Wells City Council voted 5-0 to adopt an ordinance to abandon the Watkins Trail easement and close the road, after discussing the item in closed session.
An attorney for a nearby resident told the council during public comment that the city has been obligated to maintain Watkins Trail since 1980 and “you can't just walk away and leave it in a state of disrepair.” He urged the council to ensure the city either repairs the road before abandonment or compensates the…
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