Trail proposal raises concerns

Councilman Blaine Golden reported to the city council June 17 liability was the big concern involved with the proposal to build a trail along the Colfax Golf Course between the McDonald Park walkway and the North Flat trail. Members of the city park board and the golf club had an informal session to discuss the concept for the new trail.

Golden said the chief concern is the possibility of golf balls hitting people who would be using the new trail segment.

Golden now represents the council at the Colfax park board.

He reported the next step will be for the Colfax course and the city to checks w...