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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON MARCH 13,1995 CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT • ( #14) SCHEDULE COUNCIL WORK SESSION Moorse reported that he had provided a memo to update the Council on issues needing to be addressed at a possible work session. Bike trail bids have been received and need subsequent discussion, along with the planned use of MSA and Park Dedication funds. Callahan responded that there has been a move to deal with issues of this kind away from the actual Council meeting. He would like it put on the Council agenda instead. This issue will be discussed at the April 10, 1995 Council meeting. It was noted that the cost of the trail from Baker Road to Old Crystal Bay Road south to the bridge is about $336,000, which includes construction and engineering costs. The city will be responsible for 50% of the cost. Moorse referred to the proposed agreement on the Highway 12 safety improvement project. The City's share of the cost will be about $300,000. This item will be on the agenda of the March 27, 1995 meeting. ( #15) BIKE TRAIL EASEMENT ACQUISITION Moorse reported on the need to purchase a permanent easement to build the trail off the right -of -way where the trail goes from Old Crystal Bay Road to CoRd 6 and then west. • The cost of this easement was negotiated by Gerhardson and based on square footage. Hurr moved, Goetten seconded, to authorize the purchase of a permanent easement from Michael Seeland for $1,288.80 for the construction of a bike/hike trail adjacent to the property at 2940 Sixth Avenue North. Monies to purchase this easement should come from the Park Dedication Fund. Ayes 5, Nays 0. (x #16) SPRING CLEAN -UP DATE AND FEES Goetten moved, Kelley seconded, to approve the scheduling of the joint spring clean -up day on Saturday, May 6, and to authorize a fee of $3.00 per cubic yard for miscellaneous refuse items. Ayes 4, Nays 0. ( * #17) HIGHWOOD NATURE TRAIL PARKING LOT AND SIGNAGE Goetten moved, Kelley seconded, to approve the improvements and purchases for Highwood Nature Trams for an amount of $3,280 and to pay for the above items from the Park Dedication Fund. Ayes 4, Nays 0. 9