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Commission recommends pedestrian easement to extend Bug Line Trail across private property

Menomonee Falls Planning Commission · August 4, 2026
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Summary

The commission recommended the Village Board approve a 20‑foot permanent pedestrian easement (plus a 15‑foot temporary construction easement) across commercial property owned by Timothy Dunn to extend the Bug Line Trail; staff said the easement would improve trail access for the subdivision.

Planning staff presented a proposed permanent pedestrian easement across property at Appleton (tax key 11.994) owned by Timothy Dunn to continue the Bug Line Trail. Staff described the request as a 20‑foot permanent easement with a 15‑foot temporary easement to facilitate construction; the commission recommended approval to the Village Board.

“This is a proposed easement for a pedestrian path to continue the Bug Line Trail over this private property,” Planner Amy Bennett said. Commissioners expressed support, noting the trail connection will make the area more accessible to adjacent subdivisions. The motion to recommend approval passed unanimously and will be forwarded to the Village Board for final action.