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DRONO COUNCIL MEETING HELD JULY 26, 1976
<br />Dick Benson, City Administrator, stated that the
<br />proposed Bike Trail project funded by the State
<br />does follow the same criteria as the F.A.U. Grant
<br />applied for by the City of Orono two years ago.
<br />The present Federal Demonstration Project and the
<br />previously applied for F.A.U. Grant are entirely
<br />different routes that, if approved by the two
<br />agencies, would require some City funding, F.A.U^
<br />($120,000, F.D.P, $37,500) which v;ould have to
<br />be supported by a mill levy. The question
<br />that always arises is, what will the environmental
<br />impact be, hardcover, trees, other removal of
<br />natural obstructions, etc.
<br />I recommend we apply for the project now and if
<br />approved by the agencies, then allocate monies
<br />for an environmental study, if this is a chargable
<br />expense to the project.
<br />Mr. V7alt Lathrop, Park Commission Chairman, and
<br />Fern Kubalsky, Bike/Hike Trails Chairwoman,
<br />addressed the City Council in favor of the project
<br />and reviewed the entire project,
<br />Paurus moved, Butler seconded, to apply for
<br />the Federal Demonstration Project in the amount
<br />of $37,500. Motion, Ayes (3) - Nays (0).
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<br />BIKE TRAIL PROJECT
<br />Mayor Searles spoke briefly of his concerns of
<br />public safety on Lake Minnetonka stating that
<br />this is of the utmost importance to all residents
<br />and users of the lake as recreation increases
<br />each year.
<br />. Paurus moved, Butler seconded, that the request
<br />of Fred Ryan, 1345 North Arm Drive, for a setback
<br />variance, be referred to the Pliuining Commission,
<br />Motion, Ayes (3) - Nays (0).
<br />LAKE MINNETONKA SAFETY
<br />VARIANCE
<br />1345 North Arm Drive
<br />Paurus moved, Butler seconded, tliat the request
<br />of Robert Edwall, 2640 Kelly Avenue, for a lot
<br />area and width variance, be referred to the
<br />Planning Commission, Motion, Ayes (3) - Nays (0)
<br />VARIANCE
<br />2640 Kelly Avenue
<br />Paurus moved, Butler seconded, that the request
<br />of Travis Smith, 1945 Eagerness Point Road, for
<br />® rear yard setback variance, be rt?ferred to the
<br />Planning Commission, Motion, Ayes (3) - Nays (0)
<br />Paurus moved, Butler seconded, that the request
<br />of Earl Norwood, 1360 Vine Place, for a variance,
<br />be referred to the Planning Commission. Motion,
<br />Ayes (3) - Nays (0).
<br />VARIANCE
<br />1945 Fagerncss Point Road
<br />VARIANCE
<br />1360 Vine Place
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