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Lagoon trail temporarily closed after 'aggressive elk behavior'; city weighing signage and outreach
Summary
Public works staff closed the lagoon trail because of aggressive elk behavior and tentatively planned to reopen around June 18–19; committee discussed signage and outreach options, noting some signage changes may require Council or DRB review.
Public works staff told the committee a section of the lagoon trail was closed after recent aggressive elk encounters and described plans for a tentative reopening and communications to the public.
"We do have a trail close closure currently for the lagoon trail that goes around here due to some aggressive elk behavior," said Chris. Staff said they expect to tentatively reopen the trail on Friday, June 18 or on the evening of June 18 ahead of the Juneteenth holiday, and that notices had been posted on the city website and on PD and social channels. Committee members asked whether the closure would include prominent signage for visitors unfamiliar with local conditions; staff said barricades and police postings were in place and that permanent signage might require Council or Design Review Board (DRB) approval.
Members suggested options such as large warning signs with QR codes linking to videos or flyers to raise visitor awareness. Staff said they were investigating the elk situation and would return with recommendations on signage and public outreach. The committee did not take formal action; the discussion focused on communication methods and how to expedite temporary warning signs while respecting review requirements for permanent signage.
