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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO COUNCIL MEETING HELD JANUARY 13, 1992 DNR'S PROPOSAL FOR PUBLIC ACCESS ON MAXWELL BAY - CONT. Kimball noted the DNR would like to present this proposal at the meeting January 21st, and would like to have a response from the Council by then. Kimball introduced Dennis Assussen, Director of Trails and Waterways Unit; and Martha Reger, West Area Supervisor of Trails and Waterways. Jim Grathwold, Director of the LMCD for Ex6e1sior, noted the LMCD is responding as quickly as they can on this issue. He noted a committee met last Saturday to discuss the current proposal. The committee favored participation in the plan. Jabbour advised that he is owner of Tonka Bay Marina. Although there are two marinas that the LMCD /DNR are proposing to acquire, according to State Statutes provided by the City Attorney there is no conflict of interest; but that to avoid any possible accusation of conflict of interest, he would, step aside during E discussion of the sale of the marinas. He thanked the DNR for their reaction to issues raised regarding the proposed access. j He stated he would like Orono to proceed in a pro- active position I rather than reactive position. Callahan noted he in general agreed with Jabbour and noted that Items 2 and 3 addressed what the first proposal overlooked. He asked about the possibility of., extending the purchase option until the feasibility study has been completed. Kimball noted that would have to be agreed upon by the seller. He stated the evaluation shows it would be .a good public access. Callahan suggested that by dealing with Items 2 and 3 first and developing an overall plan, they may find the need to only acquire property extending from the corner of County Road 51 and, Tonkawa Road only partially to the parcel in question. Kimball indicated that a bigger area of land would provide for greater compatibility with the land use of the area. i 11