Kittleson-led feasibility work advances; committee urges focused options and one-on-one outreach

Kristen reported that Kittleson and project partners are reviewing GIS layers, prior plans and stakeholder lists and that they plan to dig into engagement and communications as part of the RFP scope. She said Kittleson suggested biweekly meetings and is preparing slides and notes to keep the committee updated.

Several members urged Kittleson to narrow the study’s scope so the consultant can produce usable options rather than a broad laundry list. Sean and others pushed for one-on-one outreach with stakeholders to surface candid feedback and to identify whether objections (for example, from wildlife managers about traversing Martin Burns) are fatal to a route or can be worked around.