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� NLINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO CITY COUNCIL � MEETING HELD ON OCTOBER 27, 1997 (#13 - Stubbs Bay Public Lake Access- Continued) S � Goetten noted the problem with travel on the access during the winter months. Gappa confirmed that there is alot of snowmobile traffic and difficulty in enforcing the use of the City property rather than that of the Olsen's. Gappa said it is problematic getting to the City access with the steep bank. Gappa suggested the City consider acquiring the land owned by the Olsen's for access or make improvements to the City property to make it more desirable to use. Jabbour said the City and general public have used the land owned by the Olsen's for many yeazs, noting it is used for parkina, an occasional boat launch, and exercising of animals. Jabbour received confirmation from Mrs. Olsen that she does not want the City using her property any longer and is planning on barricading it. Jabbour asked Barrett what the City's legal position is regardinD the access. Barrett said, according to Minnesota la�v, the City has acquired the right-of-�vay through dedication, as it has been openly used and maintained by the City for more than 6 years. Barrett noted the improvements aze obvious to the eye�vhen viewing it. He suggested the Olsen's may have recourse �vith their title insurance company for the loss of the property and cost of the survey. . �- Barrett said the City does not have fee title but does have a road easement. Gappa said the Olsen's are objecting to this opinion. Jabbour said, assuming the City has ownership, is the City interested in maintainin; it. If so, what should be equitably decided regarding the Olsen's. If it is determined that it ' is not essential for the City to maintain the access, ho�v can the City return the property to the Olsen's if they now have the right to the property. Barrett said a formal vacation�vould have to occur to return the property to the Olsen's. Jabbour said that would include a public hearing. He questioned whether the DNR �vould have to be notified. Gaffron said any change to a piece of right-of-way along the lakeshore requires contact with the DNR. Jabbour noted that all parties concemed have an interest in solving this issue as soon as possible. Lisa Olsen, 3580 Bayside Road, referenced her letter, which includes information on the property and the outcome from the meeting she attended with the Park Commission. Olsen questioned whether the Council feels the information is in contrast with what Gappa has in his report. She distributed a photo of the property. She noted the dock was placed on City property this summer. 14