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UDOT seeks Copperton letter of support for Biggum Creek trail; council asks for maintenance cost details
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Summary
UDOT offered to fund and build a trail segment requiring Copperton to maintain the portion inside town; UDOT requested a council letter of support by June 1. Council asked staff to obtain maintenance‑cost estimates before committing.
The council heard a request from MSD engineering staff to consider a letter of support for a UDOT‑funded stretch of the Biggum Creek trail that would pass near Copperton. Keith Hartman, the town and MSD traffic engineer, said UDOT would build the trail with no local match required but the town would be responsible for maintaining any segment inside Copperton. “UDOT is looking for a letter of support by June 1 from the council,” Hartman said.
Council members pressed for estimates of long‑term maintenance costs and asked who would perform maintenance. Hartman said UDOT’s planning staff did not provide maintenance‑cost figures and that MSD would contact Salt Lake County Parks and Recreation for guidance on expected upkeep. “Upfront, there’s no cost to Copperton to build this, but there would be ... a cost if we have to maintain it,” a council member said during the discussion.
Council directed staff to gather more specific information about maintenance responsibilities, estimated costs, and any operational implications so the council can consider whether to send the June 1 letter of support. No formal letter was sent at this meeting.