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Council approves pedestrian-pathway MOU; attorney review required
Summary
Huntsville Council voted 5-0 to approve an MOU with Ski Town Venture LLC for a donated ADA-compliant boardwalk behind the Aldous Cabin, contingent on review by town attorney Bill Morris. The path would create a 300-foot pedestrian link to a prospective restaurant and transfer ownership and maintenance to the town.
The Huntsville Town Council unanimously approved a memorandum of understanding with Ski Town Venture LLC that would donate an ADA-compliant boardwalk behind the Aldous Cabin to provide a secondary pedestrian access route to 235 South 7400 East. The MOU, presented by Dakota Hyde, states the boardwalk will be at least 5 feet wide and approximately 70 feet long and will be donated at no cost to the town, with ownership transferring to Huntsville upon completion.
TCM Artie Powell moved to approve the MOU contingent on review by town legal counsel William (Bill) Morris; TCM Sandy Hunter seconded and the motion passed 5-0 by roll-call vote. The MOU text says Ski Town will also be responsible for maintenance and snow removal for a five-year initial term, after which responsibility transfers to the Town. The council recorded the vote as part of its regular agenda (SEG 002, SEG 011–012).
Council members said the pathway would help the prospective restaurant meet the 300-foot pedestrian-access requirement for one of the two available local restaurant liquor licenses while improving overall walkability in the town center. The MOU spells out construction specifications and compliance with ADA standards, and the Hyde family representatives indicated they will cover construction costs. The council asked town staff and the attorney to confirm deeds, easement details and long-term maintenance liabilities before final execution of any construction contract.
