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Open Space advisory board flags trail connections, MLK covenant and Roundhouse water‑tower concerns; reorders agenda
Summary
At its monthly meeting, the Open Space Advisory Board discussed trail access gaps, a pending conservation covenant for the MLK property, a proposed water‑tower easement near the Roundhouse, staffing changes and upcoming National Trail Day. Members voted to accept agenda changes and to postpone approval of minutes.
The Open Space Advisory Board of El Paso City met and discussed a range of field observations and future agenda items, including a missing connector from Mary Frances Kiesling to the Rio Grande Trail, vandalism and maintenance needs on the Paso Del Norte Trail, a proposed water‑tower easement above the Roundhouse on State Park land, ongoing negotiations over the MLK property conservation covenant, and the status of Mountain‑to‑River (phases 2 and 3). Dr. Bonhart, a board member, requested that item 9 be moved to the top of the agenda; the board accepted the agenda changes by motion and voice vote.
Board members said the Mary Frances Kiesling parking area lacks an ADA‑accessible connector to the Rio Grande Trail even though a recent city council presentation listed that portion as complete. "I would like to see ADA accessibility from Mary Frances Kiesling to the Rio Grande," board member Mark said, noting he had ridden several urban trails and observed the gap. Board members asked staff to investigate and report back.
Members also reported vandalism and broken lights on newer sections of the Paso Del Norte Trail…
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