Kelly Lake to For-Mar community walk and trail connectivity
Burton
Summary
The council hired Elexco Land Services to negotiate the four easements MDOT requires for the Iron Belle Trail — a resident asked whether landowners were contacted earlier in the design process.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 5
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 21, 2026.
Impact analysis
Preparation and negotiation costs estimated at about $22,420, plus landowner compensation not yet determined.
Trail users and property owners who will be negotiated with fairly for voluntary easements.
Mentions & discussions (5)
City Council - Sep 21, 2026
The new Kelly Lake Trail opens with a ribbon cutting at 3 p.m. Sunday, with MTA buses shuttling walkers back to their cars — a free community amenity connecting Kelly Lake to For-Mar.
Parks and Recreation Commission - Sep 9, 2026
Burton is hosting a free community walk September 27 celebrating the new trail connection, with MTA shuttling walkers back to their cars. The longer-term vision links Kelly Lake to For-Mar and eventually all the way to M-15 in Davison Township off-road.
Parks and Recreation Commission - Jun 11, 2026
The new walking club drew about eight people to its first outing and heads to Black Creek Trail next, meeting at 7 PM with parking at Davison Township Hall on Irish Road. Anyone is welcome, not just Burton residents.
City Council - May 18, 2026
Parks & Rec is broadening its events beyond youth programming and surveying the community. Jim Craig announced a walking club meeting the first and third Wednesdays starting June 3 at Formar.
City Council - Mar 16, 2026
The council hired Elexco Land Services to negotiate the four easements MDOT requires for the Iron Belle Trail — a resident asked whether landowners were contacted earlier in the design process.
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