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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON NOVEMBER 28. 1994 (#9 - Bike/Me Trail - Continued) Moorse said the money from the City for the first phase will be approximately $160,000 • which is the trail from Baker Park along CoRd 6 to Old Crystal Bay Road and south to the new bridge over the railroad. This is a relatively less expensive portion because a large portion of the trail can be built off the right -of -way. The remaining portion will require obtaining easements which is more difficult. There is Iand in the second phase that will more than likely be developed in the future and assistance from developers can be obtained as part of the subdivision approval. The total cost of the trail from Baker Park to the Luce Line is expected to be $613,000, with the City's share being $290,000. Hennepin Parks will fund the remaining costs. Money for the trail is coming from MSA funds, which results in delaying reconstruction of some roads. It was discussed that other options such as grant money should be looked into to assist in paying for the trail. Flint noted that MSA is a replenishable fund and was concerned that the City not use Park Dedication Fee Funds because there are near term needs for these funds. Hurr commented that grant money approval would more easily be obtained when it involved two agencies, such as City of Orono and Hennepin Parks. The City's share of the cost of the planned reconstruction of County Road 6 south of Highway 12 was discussed. Moorse said the MSA 5 -year plan has funded the Watertown Road to Hwy 12 portion of the County Rd 6 right -of -way acquisition at $130,000. It was noted that the Townline Road section will severely divide a property • owner's lot if the road is moved 200' to obtain a right -of -way. Hurr moved, Jabbour seconded, to authorize staff to move ahead to finalize the cooperative agreement for Council approval, and to prepare bid specifications and advertise for bids for the 1995 trail construction. Ayes 4, Nays 0. ( #10)1995 PAY ADJUSTMENTS AND INSURANCE CONTRIBUTION Moorse indicated this item is for pay adjustments and insurance contributions as reflected in the budget for 1995. Jabbour moved, Kelley seconded, to approve the 1995 non -union pay and insurance adjustments as follows: a 2.75% pay increase, a $10 /month insurance contribution increase to $301 /monthly, and a mileage reimbursement rate of $.29 /mile. Ayes 4, Nays 0. 0 8