Alpine officials study future uses for Dry Creek trail

August 11, 2017, 1:53 pm

By Linda Petersen

ALPINE—At their June 13 meeting, Alpine city council members considered what to do with the Dry Creek trail. On the agenda was a proposed master plan for a trail and public open space along Dry Creek. City Planner Jason Bond presented a plan which proposed a paved trail with wildflowers to beautify and enhance the area. Eventually, the trail would be connected to every major park and every school in Alpine, he said. Future proposals include a pavilion or gazebo in the open area and a natural playground, along with benches, along the trail.

When the Twin River subdivision was approved, the area along Dry Creek was dedicated to the city as public open space in exchange for allowing 48 half-acre lots in the one-acre zone and a density bonus.

At the public hearing on the plan, Brenda Webb, who said she was speaking for herself and several neighbors, said the residents did not want the 8 to 10-foot trail being proposed on the plan. She also said they were opposed to trailhead parking because it would encourage nighttime activity. They were also opposed to the proposed pavilion or gazebo because it would be harmful to the natural open space.

Blair Buswell said he felt the public had not been fully involved in the process. He said the great thing about the area was that you could be in the middle of town and feel like you were in the mountains. The City needed to take care of what they had and include the residents in the decisions, he said.

Linda Wilkinson said she frequently uses the trail to walk her dog. Most of the time there are places that weren't wide enough for both of them so she would like to see some trail widening but not to the proposed 8 to 10 feet she said.

After several residents spoke at the public hearing, the majority of them against the proposal. Council member Kimberly Bryant said she would like to table it because it was an issue the warranted more discussion. She made a motion to that effect which was accepted unanimously.

At the same meeting, Bond announced he was leaving the city to accept a position as community development director for Santaquin City, effective July 1. City Manager Shane Sorensen thanked Bond for his service to the city.

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Alpine officials study future uses for Dry Creek trail

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