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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO COUNCIL MEETING • HELD JANUARY 11, 1993 ENGINEER'S REQUEST ( #9) PREPARATION OF PLANS & SPECIFICATIONS FOR OLD CRYSTAL BAY ROAIi BIKE TRAIL - RESOLUTION #3226 Kelley stated he is not in favor of the trail system if it would destroy the existing vegetation on the east side of the road. He said this vegetation acts as a buffer between the road and the residential property. He urged them to negotiate with the Dickeys and the properties owners north of Watertown Road to preserve as much of the existing vegetation as possible. Cook noted Hennepin Parks has planned as part of their cost of the project to provide plantings. He stated the areas to be removed are not very good quality trees. Gerhardson noted replacement trees will be shown on the plans. Kelley suggested beginning the trail at the DNR property at Willow Drive and the Luce Line and wind northward through the wooded area owned by the DNR. • Mayor Callahan stated he hopes it is not too late to give credence to what Kelley is suggesting. It was moved by Kelley, seconded by Goetten, to adopt Resolution #3226 ordering plans and specifications for the Old Crystal Bay Road trail project. Ayes 4, nays 0. ( * #10) PAY REQUEST #1 FINAL - TOPOGRAPHIC MAPPING It was moved by Hurr, seconded by Goetten, to authorize payment to Horizons, Inc. in the amount of $43,265.00 for topographic mapping services. Ayes 4, nays 0. CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT ( #11) 1993 APPOINTMENTS - RESOLUTION Mayor Callahan suggested tabling the appointment of JOE IIen Hurr as representative to the LMCD. He added this has nothing to do with Hurr's performance as representative. He noted, it has been suggested that if the City of Orono were not to be a member of the LMCD, the City may not be liable for the taxes levied by the LMCD. He directed the City Attorney to provide an opinion on this matter. Kuehn asked if he should withhold payment of the first quarter fee. is 2