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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO CITY COUNCIL <br />MEETING HELD ON AUGUST 12,1996 <br />• <br />o <br />C^ahan noted that he has used the term "bituminous trails" rather lightly noting the <br />difference of opiraon on trail surface between the Park Commission and the Staff He <br />also noted that the mtemal trails were not the idea of the CouncU but that of the ’ <br />developer who thought they would be an amenity to everyone. <br />Gene ffite said he has lived in the neighborhood for 11 years. He said he was aware of <br />the traJs being plaUed and the suggestion of the trails being an amenity to the residents <br />w en the developer brought the plans to the Countryside neighbors. These neighbors <br />wre surprised and questioned Eiden regarding the trails. Hite said he understood why <br />Eiden stopped promoting the trails and is surprised the Council feels they have to go <br />ahe^ wth the trails He suggested the Council rethink their decision. He added that <br />ot the 11 homes in their neighborhood were present at the meeting mentioned and ail <br />were against the internal trails. <br />Kelley wked if it was an amenity to the subdKision with access to the Luce Line Gene <br />Hite said no. <br />Jabbour reiterated that the concept of the trails were developer driven and said he was <br />dumbfounded that it has become a problem. He questioned why it was not disclosed. He <br />asked the homeowners to ask Eiden, who was present at this meeting. Eiden did not <br />comment. <br />Callahan Mid the issue of whether the trails should be eliminated from the plat should be <br />reKheduW on the agenda for an upcoming meeting. He asked that the homeowners <br />noti?/ Staffif they would like notification beyond the normal official notice. <br />^etten said she believes the concerns are well founded but misdirected towards the <br />Council. She said the Council would be happy to discuss the issue but asked that the <br />homeowners be aware of the historical background on what has »aken place. <br />Vitas said he was only informed of the trails 2 days ago. Callahan said the City was <br />unaware that the homeowners did not know about the trails. <br />I^nniMn said he was encouraged that the approval of the trails was seen as an amenity <br />Maty Denrason added that she was concerned with people coming off of the Luce Line <br />noUng her taraily consisting of four girls. <br />(*#13) APPOINTMENT OF ELECTION JUDGES - RESOLUTION #3752 <br />C^ahan moved. KeUey seconded, to approve Resolution #3752 appointing election <br />judges for the September 10, 1996, primary election. Vote; Ayes 4, Nays 0.