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Thomas Ouellette
Some questioned things like trail security and construction expenses. But for those like Alan Kilburn, it's more personal. The trail might be in their front or backyards.

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Adam Killburn
Your decision is going to affect my lifestyle and these people's lifestyles. We didn't buy our property to have other people walk behind us. So that is my point. Thank you.

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Thomas Ouellette
According to the Madison County Parks Department, a number of houses have front yards that touch eighth Street and backyards that touch the white River, leaving very little space for the potential trail. Some residents worry the county will use eminent domain to seize the private property for public use. Department President Ben Orcutt says that's one tool, but the department has no plans to use it.

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Ben Orcutt
It is on the table. Technically, it is none of our goals. It is none of our priorities. It is not what we intend to do.

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Thomas Ouellette
Not everyone who spoke was opposed to the trail. Bill Nagengast believes it would be a worthwhile investment for the county. So long as the Parks Department listens to the people's concerns.

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Bill Nagengast
They shouldn't do it without solving the problems. I'm totally in agreement with that. I'm with you. But if you see a great trail, you see it done right. You see a did solve the problems. It's worth it.

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Thomas Ouellette
The department says a potential map of the proposed trail, which is expected to cost upwards of $15 million in total, will come after an engineering study. Thomas Ouellette IPR news.