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Members discuss pursuing railroad corridor for hiking trail; ownership and fiber conduit questions raised
Summary
A meeting participant reported contacting the railroad about dedicating or acquiring land for a hiking trail; members identified a small utility building near the fairgrounds and raised concerns about fiber-optic conduit that could affect transfer or disposal of assets; staff were asked to verify ownership.
During the meeting a committee member reported recent contact with the railroad about dedicating or acquiring rail-adjacent property to create a hiking trail. The member said the railroad asked about a utility building on the parcel and that the railroad needs to dispose of any such asset before discussing transfer. Attendees identified a small utility building near the fairgrounds and noted that portions of the right-of-way near Livingston Road and the fairgrounds may be privately held.
Participants also raised the presence of fiber-optic conduit or backbone in the corridor and the potential complications that embedded infrastructure could pose for disposal or acquisition. One committee member characterized the backbone as highly valuable, saying it was "bringing 1000000 dollars a second," a claim that was not substantiated in the meeting. No formal direction to pursue transfer was recorded; members asked staff to investigate ownership and return with relevant details to inform next steps.
Next steps: staff to verify parcel ownership and report back to the group so that any negotiations with the railroad or plans for a trail can proceed with clearer information.
