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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO COUNCIL MEETING — AUGUST 26, 1991 <br />NINT TRAIL — CONT. <br />Jabbour noted that it was nice to see Hennepin County <br />involved with the project. <br />It was moved by Butler, seconded by Goetten, to approve <br />conceptual authorization to direct the Park Commission and staff <br />to work jointly with Hennepin County Parks in the development of <br />a bike /hike trail system through Orono. Ayes 4, nays 0. <br />Teri Brandenburg, 2775 Silver View Drive, explained that <br />last year prior to building their home, she had called the City <br />and was told that nothing was planned in the near or distant <br />future for the east side of Old Crystal Bay Road North. She also <br />noted trees that were required to be cut by the City on her <br />property, after specifically requesting them to be left. She <br />questioned why Old Crystal Bay Road would be better than any of <br />the other north /south routes. <br />Butler noted that Old Crystal Bay Road is the only <br />intersection with a controlled semiphore. <br />Flint noted that it also would be very expensive on the <br />other side because of the location of the telephone poles. <br />Gerhardson noted that there is 66' of right —of —way for Old <br />Crystal Bay Road. He also explained that it was he who talked to <br />Ms. Brandenburg's husband and had told him that at the time <br />Hennepin County Parks had shown no interest in the trail system <br />and if acquisition of property were to become necessary, all <br />involved property owners would be contacted. He also explained <br />the trees cut were to deter a future drainage problem and the <br />cutting was stopped at the request of the builder. The trees <br />were in the right —of —way. <br />Bob Will, 160 Old Crystal Bay Road North, was puzzled why <br />the need for the trail at all. He noted-that there is not <br />pedistr -an traffic along this stretch. <br />Goetten noted the survey taken of residents indicating an <br />overwhelming request for a bike trail. <br />Flint felt that trail systems such as this have become an <br />asset in other communities and they would try to use the right - <br />of —way wherever possible and will certainly work with adjacent <br />property owners. <br />Brandenburg wanted to' know who will be responsible for <br />maintenance. <br />Callahan explained these types of issues will be addressed <br />if the trail actually is developed. He felt that in general the <br />Council favored the proposal. <br />El <br />