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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON MARCH 10,1997(#16) ADOPTION OF TRAIL SYSTEM PLAN - RESOLUTION NO. 3854Kelley moved, Flint seconded, to amend the trail system plan to include the trail along North Brown Road, the trail between CoRd 19 and Old Beach Road to the cul-de-sac, and the Dickey propert)'trails. Vote: Ayes 5, Nays 0. <br />The Council had discussed the possibility of a trail along the Dakota Rail property for a <br />east-west access. It was also discussed on which side of the road the trails are to be <br />located. Gaffron said from a development review standpoint, it would be beneficial to <br />know on which side of the road the trail is planned to be built. Jabbour suggester^ the <br />Park Commission make that determination. Another suggestion was for a trail access on <br />Watertown Road from Old Crystal Bay Road to access the 3-acre park space on the <br />Dickey property. Flint suggested the possibility of a trail along Spring Hill Road to <br />Hunter Drive. Moorse suggested the general trail plan be adopted and have the Park <br />Commission make additional recommendations. <br />(#17) JEANNE MABUSTH RETIREMENT - RESOLUTION NO. 3855 <br />Flint moved, Peterson seconded, to adopt Resolution of .Appreciation No. 3855 to Jeanne <br />Mabusth upon her retirement. Vote: Ayes 5, Nays 0. <br />(#18) WESTONKA SENIOR CENTER - UPD.ATE REGARDING NEW <br />BUSINESS PLANS <br />Moorse presented the Council with an update regarding the plans for a new Westonka <br />Senior Center. Orono and St. Bonifacious are being asked to participate financially in the <br />new center. <br />Jabbour asked that the location for the new center be determined first along with the <br />percentage of Orono citizens who are involved with the center. <br />Peterson questioned whether CDBG funds could be used. Moorse indicated that those <br />funds are best used for the purchase of land only, which in this case, is available at no <br />cost. <br />This 'tern was tabled until further information can be obtained. <br />(#19) CONTRIBUTION TO MOUND FIRE DEPARTMENT FOR ENHANCED <br />VISION CAMERA <br />Peterson moved, Jabbour seconded, to reimburse the Mound Police Department an <br />amount not lo exceed $4,500 as contribution for the enhanced vision camera to be paid <br />from the contingency account and to amend the budget to reflect the amount of the <br />contribution. Vote: Ayes 5, Nays 0.