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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO CIT\’ COUNCIL <br />MEETLNG HELD ON MAY 28, 1996 <br />(Mayor/Council Report - Continued) <br />Callahan brought the Council ’s attention to a draft, as well as a memo written by Moorse. <br />regarding Highway 12 He asked for comments on the draft concerning the City's <br />objection to the inclusion of a south bypass, and/or a TSM alternative in Mn/DOT's <br />continuing decision process The City will send comments to Mn/DOT this week. <br />Council commented on the number of letters received this w eek in reference to the Hwy <br />12 proposal. <br />ENGINEER REPORT <br />The City Engineer was absent from the meeting. <br />CITY ADMINISTRATOR ’S REPORT <br />(#6) LOWRY WOODS ACCESS EASEMENTS <br />Moorse reported that the Park Commission had discussed access to Lowry Woods and <br />have recommended acquiring a pedestrian access versus vehicular access. This is the <br />least costly and has the least impact Access through a small triangular parcel of land on <br />the north side of Bayside Road is recommended. Staff would like authorization from the <br />Council to approach the property owners regarding acquisition of easements. Two <br />owners, one owning the triangular shaped land and another to gain access past the comer <br />of the property, w ould need to be approached. <br />Goetten asked why 20' was recommended. Moorse said the trail minimum would be 10’ <br />and the additional 10' would assist with maintenance and creation of a buffer zone <br />Hurr asked if Lowry Woods would be used for walking through. Flint said it w ould. <br />The Park Commission is attempting to gain access in the most obtrusive wav in order to <br />make Lowry Woods available to the public. <br />Goetten said it was unfortunate that it takes such large sums of money to gain access. <br />Moorse said Staff will attempt to negotiate with the property owmers noting there would <br />be no impact on those properties to the south side of Bayside. Jabbour noted that there <br />would be costs involved to the propertv owners if thev desired their attorneys to review <br />documents. <br />Kelley voiced concern with cars stacking up on Co Rd 84. He asked if the shoulder was <br />large enough to support parked cars. Moorse said the road was not equipped for car <br />parking, but it was not expected that those interested in enjoying Lowiy Woods would be <br />coming by car but by bike or walking. <br />]