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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, Sq>tember 22,2003 7:00 o’clock p.m. (24. ACCESS DRIVE ON BIG ISLAND, Continacd) Mvrphy further suggested that a survey delineation accompany the letters to property owners to remind them of where the property lines are supposed to be. Gappa stated that sending out a delineation would require a major survey expedition to mark all the space on the island. Murphy asked how the City can expect property owners to respect the boundaries if the City itself cannot provide them with an appropriate delineation. White concurred, stating that the City needs to establish a survey which marks all of the comers. He suggested that the City start at the Hennepin County survey points and determine the property lines from there. While he recognized this could be an ongoing effort over several years. White urged the City and staff to begin the process now. In addition to the Hennepin County surveys, Barrett proposed the City begin by reviewing the surveys submitted by recent home owners who have built on the island. Murphy contended that if the City does not move on doing something to survey the island, the former Mayor will continue to remind the City of this issue. Moorse referred to the character of the island and asked the Council to consider whether they wish to see any motor vehicle trafTic on the island. White agreed that the City needs to determine whether the character of the island is worth preserving by providing public walkways as opposed to roadways. Murphy asked if the Council could declare this as their philosophy this evening. Moorse suggested staff investigate the City’s authority on the island and put together a proposal. Gaffron pointed out that the zoning code discusses the kinds of permits required for the island. Since no action was taken with regard to the accesses on the island being opened up for public travel of the roadways to begin with. Gaffron believed delineating the access as walkways might be feasible. He stated tlut the condition of the accesses are worse than they havx ever been. Sansevere suggested the City obtain public comment on this issue as soon as possible. Gaffron stated that he received 4 calls this week alone with regard to the corridor being created by one resident on the island for vehicle transfer. Sansevere urged staff to include Attorney Barrett ’s comments in the letter being sent out to residents of the island. White suggested the Council accompany past Mayor Jabbour on a walking tour of the island in the near future. Page 14 of 16 4 . i