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r <br />MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO CITY COUNCIL <br />MEETING HELD ON JULY 14,1997 <br />MAYOR/COUNCIL REPORT <br />Mayor Jabbour reported that he and Wilson met with Hennepin Parks Superintendent <br />Doug Bryant regarding the bike trail partnersWp. He s^d he asked what was needed to <br />get back on track to complete the trail. They were informed that Hennepin Parks does <br />not want to come off as a bam stormer and requested a letter be sent to Hennepin Parks <br />requesting them to proceed with the trail. Hennepin Parks is willing to build the trail <br />along Old Crystal Bay Road from north of CoRd 6 down to the City property if that is <br />what the City so desires. Jabbour suggested they also pay for some of the expenses <br />incurred by the City. Hennepin Parks said they would only continue if the trail was <br />designated a r^onal trail. Jabbour said an agreement is needed stating control of the <br />trail as such and under who's maintenance. Jabbour said if the Council agrees that <br />proceeding as stated is a good idea. Staff could be directed to send the letter from the <br />Council to Hennepin Parks to proceed forward. <br />Jabbour said th^ also spoke about other areas in Orono noting Big Island. Hennep'ui <br />Parks has suggested they are conrideiing selling two parcels they own but are not <br />interested in acquiring the Veterans Camp. An interpretive center is being considered in <br />Norenberg. The fence on the north side will also be repaired. He said discussion was <br />had regarding what the City and Hennefnn Parks can achieve together. <br />Jabbour indicated that a trail easement in Maple Grove funded by their Park Dedication is <br />b^g turned over to Hennepin Parks, who will reimburse Maple Grove’s Park Dedication <br />Fund. <br />Kdley noted that this procedure should have occurred with the Dickey property. Kelley <br />indicated if the school district receives a levy for building a new middle school requiring a <br />ate plan review, the City could possibly ask the school to construct the trail along the <br />school property. He questioned whether this portion of the tral should be placed on hold <br />until the school property is improved. <br />Jabbour said he discussed the trail with the school district, who indicated that there <br />should be no damage to the trail by the construction and has asked Hennepin Parks to <br />speak with them on the issue. Kell^ suggested the County complete that trail section. <br />Kelley said he supported approval of the trail for Heimepin Parks. <br />Kdley questioned whether Hennepin Parks was approached about purchasing the parcel <br />by Stubbs Bay. Jabbour said he spoke with the DI^ regarding that parcel but noted that <br />City Staff has been dumping snow on the property and questioned whether the City <br />actually wants to sell the parcel. Gappa acknowledged that the property was used for <br />snow storage. Jabbour felt a parking lot should be constructed on the property and a <br />meeting scheduled to meet with the DNR. <br />Jabbour asked Council if they agreed with the trail becoming a re^onal trail. Council <br />members all voiced their agreement.