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Residents urge preservation of Briar East Woods and question proposed $20M pedestrian bridge
Summary
Multiple residents criticized city actions involving Briar East Woods and questioned plans for a $20 million pedestrian bridge and related projects, arguing the location and environmental impacts merit further review.
Several residents used the meeting’s public‑expression period to raise concerns about Briar East Woods and a proposed pedestrian bridge tied to the Governors Parkway project.
Mary Jones and Ken Rosick said the planned bridge and associated work could destroy woods and criticized the city for fencing off Briar East Woods. Jones asked residents to call the council and object to using $20,000,000 in state funds for a bridge she called misplaced; Rosick described the fence as a "blatant land grab" and urged the council to reconsider public access and stewardship.
Comments also raised broader skepticism about spending priorities and the process for siting the bridge. Council members did not take an immediate vote on the matter during the May 26 meeting; speakers were directed to city staff for follow up.
