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East End Trail on hold as landowner access and legal issues persist
Summary
Board members said the East End Trail remains stalled because of unresolved landowner access and legal objections; staff reported landowners have been unwilling to accept previously provided legal advice and said the county attorney's office hopes to revisit the issue when fully staffed.
Board members asked about the East End Trail; staff said that after funds were reallocated to sidewalks the county heard a clear interest in pursuing the trail but that the primary obstacle remains landowner consent and lingering legal issues dating back several years.
A staff member said landowner legal objections have not changed over the seven‑plus years since the county provided legal advice, and that the attorney's office expects to be better able to reassess workflow once fully staffed. Staff reported positive meetings with some East Side landowners who indicated interest, but also cautioned that access agreements and attorney‑to‑attorney conversations will be needed to move forward.
No immediate change in funding was proposed; staff said some funding is available but the county cannot proceed without resolving access and legal concerns. Board members asked staff to reconsider priorities if landowner positions change.
