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Commissioners approve submission of DNRC easement application for Norgard Trail connection
Summary
Commissioners approved submitting a preliminary easement application to Montana DNRC for roughly 6 acres to connect the Norgard Trail across state land; the board asked staff to incorporate maintenance agreements that cover contiguous trail segments.
A Parks representative asked the board to approve submitting a preliminary easement application to the Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC) for a roughly 6‑acre right‑of‑way to complete the central segment of the Norgard Trail. The representative said DNRC will review the application, propose any required surveys or conditions and provide an easement purchase price; the county will return to the commissioners for final approval after DNRC review and price determination.
Commissioners noted prior actions that established easements through other sections, discussed the attached maintenance memorandum that could apply across three trail segments (county park, Ben Scott piece, and the DNRC/Forest Service sections), and approved submission of the application. No public comments were recorded on the item.
Staff indicated they will work with DNRC on cultural surveys (an archaeologist reviewed the parcel and found no concerns) and on maintenance and funding issues before final approval.
