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North Country Trail Association outlines potential Trailhead-area route, asks about May 17 event and wetland delineation
Summary
Ozzie Reif of the North Country Trail Association presented flagged trail options behind the new Trailhead building, described possible wetland areas that may need delineation, and asked about hosting a May 17 trail event; staff will follow up with wetland authorities and event details.
Ozzie Reif, representing the North Country Trail Association, presented a proposed trail alignment behind and around the new Trailhead building at the April 8 meeting of the Ely City Park and Recreation Board. The flagged route is intended to support a regionally connected trail system and could include signage and interpretive elements; Reif said the routes might also connect to existing trails at the Bear Center.
Reif reported that the site has limited bog but contains wetland areas that may need formal delineation; he recommended working with the North St. Louis County Soil and Water District to determine next steps. Reif also asked whether the association could host a Trail Event on May 17; Kochendorfer said he would follow up with details.
The board expressed support for the association’s work; no formal action was taken to adopt a route. Kochendorfer will investigate wetland concerns with the county Soil & Water District and follow up on event logistics. The minutes note the association currently has about 65 members in the regional area, which Reif said supports volunteer capacity for trail work and events.
Any construction, wetland permitting, or trail design work would be subject to city review and any needed environmental delineation; the minutes record only presentation and staff follow-up steps.
