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• MINUTES OF A REGULAR ORONO COUNCIL MEETING HELD MAY 10, 1993 BIKE TRAIL — CONT. Cook noted primarily they will lose brush Hurr noted during the tour there was discussion about if the curb and gutter is necessary, why not move the trail further off the road and place the plantings on private property. Cook stated there is only one location of the trail which is narrower. Hurr said she would support the trail being moved further from the road whenever possible. Jabbour requested the plans and specifications include all trees to be removed north of Silver View. He felt they should condition approval on appropriate replacements being identified, and such replacements are the responsibility of Hennepin Parks. He felt they should not go out of their way to get an easement to plant trees. He said all issues should be presented to residents along the trail • and the residents should be kept informed of progress. Goetten pointed out she was very concerned about several residents' protest, and indicated the Council values their concerns. She suggested postponing a decision for two weeks to allow time to meet residents on the site to address concerns. Hurr felt they could still deal with the residents' concerns if the project is approved as. the bike path is totally on the right -of - way. Kelley said he is in favor of the project, but does not want the trees to be removed and replaced with nothing. He said before he will approve the project, he would like to see a landscape plan for every location where trees are to be removed and replaced. Goetten agreed. Cook indicated the trees will be planted by Hennepin Parks and wiII not be a part of the bid document. Goetten stressed the importance of discussing the issue with the residents. Jabbour stated he would like to know what Hennepin Parks intends to provide. He said the City should reserve funds in case the City is needs to plant additional trees. 8