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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO CITY COUNCIL <br />MEETING HELD ON MAY 28, 1996 <br />(46 - Lowry Woods Access - Continued) <br />It was noted that this property is in the 5 acre zoning Outlet A is an alternate septic site <br />tor a property owner and has no building env elope The owner of that property <br />approached regarding access but was not interested. <br />was <br />In discussing a motion for acquisition of an easement, Flint said it w as his experience that <br />gaining fee title or easement resulted in a similar cost. <br />Jabbour moved, Kelley seconded, to authorize Staff to negotiate the purchase of access <br />via fee acquisition or easement to the Lowry Woods Nature Area at a cost not to exceed <br />$6,000. <br />Hurr said she believed in land that people do not need to go on. She asked if there was <br />any value placed on such vacant land\^ Hurr said she understood the need to provide <br />access but did not see this property having much use <br />Jabbour noted that the City has access to the land for maintenance purposes Callahan <br />agreed, but said without acquisition or easement, the public could not gain access. <br />Hurr asked what the cost of trails or policing would be. Flint said the plan was only to <br />make the land accessible. No new trails will be developed. Hurr commented that any <br />further development of Lowry Woods for any use would have to come back before the <br />Council. <br />Vote Ayes 3, Callahan, Jabbour, Kelley; Nays 2, Goetten, Hurr. Motion passed. <br />(#7) OLD CRYSTAL BAY ROAD BIKE/HIKE TRAIL <br />Moorse reported that the 1996 budget allowed for the completion of the bike/hike trail <br />south of the railroad bed on Old Crystal Bay Road to Baker Park. It was to be paid for <br />through a combination of funds from Orono, Hennepin Parks, and DNR grants. Plans <br />were placed on hold due to the reluctance of Hennepin Parks to follow through with their <br />participation due to concern of potential impact on Baker Park from an interchange at Co <br />Rd 6 and Hwy 12. Tom O'Keefe of Mn/DOT met with Doug Bryant of Hennepin Parks <br />on May 28 and discussed the design of the interchange This discussion resulted in a <br />reassurance to Hennepin Parks to keep the interchange out of Baker Park. Moorse said a <br />meeting is scheduled with Bryant regarding continuance of the trail into Baker Park next <br />week. He asked Council for their stance on whether Orono should move ahead with the <br />trail at this time. <br />Callahan said the City should proceed w ith at least a portion of the trail and continue <br />discussions with Hennepin Parks. Kelley agreed that the trail should move forward as <br />soon as possible.