 collapsed Little Traverse Wheelway (photo from City of Petoskey Parks and Recreation)) |
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The Petoskey City Council says it intends to preserve public trail easements along the Little Traverse Wheelway. The damaged section of what is known as the "Miracle Mile," is an easement across private property.
Owners, Gustav and Courtney Lo, have sued Petoskey for not repairing damaged sections of the trail that fall on their land. They want the easement released back to them saying that the lack of maintenance makes this necessary.
The city has instructed its attorney to continue to negotiate to maintain the easements. However, the major stumbling block is the $20 million price tag to rebuild and stabilize the shoreline that collapsed from erosion in 2020.
Public input strongly supports protecting the trail, but the funds will be difficult to raise under possible time constraints of the Los' lawsuit.
After a closed session of the council on April 20, Mayor John Murphy read the following statement: “It’s the city council’s intention to preserve the easements of the trail. The city council has authorized the city attorney to continue in discussions with the Los with a goal, with the intent to preserve existing easements while addressing the Los’ concerns.”
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