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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON MAY 22, 1995 (#9 - Hillside Place Administrative Appeal - Continued) 7abbour responded that the City i good faith made the agreement based on access from • Hillside and sees no reason to readdress the issue less than six months after the original agreement was made. Goetten asked Gaffron to address the drainage issue. Gaffron said the drainage swale is in the southeast corner. The drainage issue was not addressed during the subdivision aplication. Whether or not the driveway site was usable was not brought up as an issue during the division. The owner requested to use Wallace Avenue for a driveway. The Public Works Department procedurally made the decision to deny the Wallace Avenue access for the property. In 1908, Matson's property was 1 lot, and Wallace did not exist. In 1911, there was a 4 -lot subdivision, and a 20' corridor called Wallace Avenue was taken for a right -of -way to serve those 4 lots since they needed to abut a road. Gaffron noted that if there is no public purpose served by Wallace, Wallace Avenue could be vacated, and the property would revert solely to the Matson's. Gerhardson said that he has not looked at the drainage for the lot. Callahan asked if a driveway can be constructed over the drainage ditch. Cook said a culvert could be installed to make it workable. Pasch commented that the applicant asked about the change during the application process and was told it was a public works decision. • Callahan moved, Goetten seconded, to accept the Staff recommendation and denied the appeal. Ayes 5, Nays 0. ( #10) OLD CRYSTAL BAY ROAD BII E TRAIL Moorse reported that #10 and #11 are related items but #10 is to update the Council on the status of the Old Crystal Bay Road bike trail. The Council had approved the plans and specifications and advertised for bids for the major portion of the construction in 1995. Hennepin Parks, who is to be in a joint venture and funding agreement with the City, has recently shown their concern over the Hwy 12 corridor and the impact on the Baker Park trail. Mn/DOT had involved Hennepin Parks in the CoRd 6 and Hwy 12 interchange. Hennepin Parks see a potential impact, while the Engineer designed the interchange so it should not impact the park. Hennepin Parks is uncomfortable with this summation and feels there are issues to be resolved. Hennepin Parks is not willing to proceed at this time. Moorse said some grant funds are available in 1995. Staff recommends the two segments of the trail be completed this year, and the major portion be reserved until 1996. Matching funds from the grant application are available through the DNR. • 10