Representatives of Hunt Companies presented a proposal to provide multiple trailheads and basic amenities near the Lost Dog conservation area and other access points on the Franklin Mountains foothills.

Shane Mercer of Hunt described four proposed trailheads: a High Plains ("Frontera") trailhead near an existing access point; a western trailhead near the Lost Dog Conservation Easement (tentatively titled "Lost Puppy"); a mid-mountain trailhead near Desert Vine/Granite Peak; and a Lenoria-area trailhead that would tie into existing arroyo trails. Mercer said Hunts concept would provide limited infrastructure: parking (small counts), trail maps, shade structures, potable water, picnic tables and signage. "We would like to pay for the design, pay for the construction of these amenities, and then donate the land," Mercer said. He added that no maintenance agreements are in place and that the proposal remains conceptual.

Board members and stakeholders raised operational questions and concerns. Board members urged including water and dog-friendly water taps, trash and dog-waste receptacles, and design features to deter motorized vehicles; one member noted that motorized access had damaged trails in the past. Stakeholders recommended that designs incorporate green infrastructure and that signage and barriers discourage off-highway vehicles near conservation easements.

Hunt representatives and board members agreed the proposal is at a preliminary stage: no agreements have been executed, no timeline has been set, and any donation would require City Council or other official approval and a determination of long-term maintenance obligations.

Ending: Hunt said it will continue conversations with city staff and stakeholders; the board encouraged members to raise the concept with their City Council representatives if they support it.