Commission authorizes negotiations to acquire or secure easement at 403 Oak Lane to complete trail link to Fiddler Pond

The commission on June 9 authorized staff to negotiate with property owners Tim and Tiffany Miller over possible acquisition or easements at 403 Oak Lane to establish a multi‑use trail connection to Fiddler Pond.

Becky presented aerials showing two parcels and said staff and residents have long discussed how best to connect East College to Fiddler Pond. The Millers intend to subdivide the property into three residential lots but paused while the city explored trail options. Staff said a 20‑ to 30‑foot right‑of‑way or easement could provide the desired connection; an acquisition under $25,000 would not require formal appraisals, staff noted, but the final terms and extent of required screening, fencing or other conditions remain to be negotiated.

Commissioners authorized staff to proceed with negotiations and to return a proposed acquisition or easement deal for commission consideration.