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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO CITY COUNCIL <br />MEETING HELD ON SEPTEMBER 23, 1996 <br />(Mayor/Council Report - Continued) <br />Hurr reported that work was progressing on the Maxwell Bay access It is not yet <br />opened but the lot has been blacktopped. striped, and sodding will occur soon. She was <br />pleased with the progress made <br />Jabbour acknowledged his appreciation for the assistance given by Moorse to the resident <br />who requested landscape screening around the satellite enclosure at Maxwell Bay access <br />site <br />Callahan asked that the citizens be formally recognized for the evergreens they planted <br />around the Crystal Bay Post OflScc. He also asked that Steve Peterson be formally <br />recognized for his contributions to the City at the October 28 Council meeting. Moorse <br />noted that a plaque was being prepared. <br />Goetten commented that the land use committee for the Met Council is proceeding <br />slowly. <br />ENGINEER REPORT <br />(«13) BID AWARD • OLD CRYSTAL BAY ROAD BIKE/HIKE TRAH. <br />Moorse reported that the bid for construction of the trail is in two parts; one being the <br />trail segment south of the Burlington Northern Railroad bridge, and the other being the <br />trail segment north of the Railroad bridge to Kelley Parkw ay The bids w ere written to <br />enable the City to choose what portion of the trail work should be included in 1996 as <br />there is a limit of $100,000 for spending on the trail Moorse said Staff is ready to award <br />the bid but needs direction from Council as to what amount should be spent in 1996 and <br />how far the trail should go during this time period. <br />Callahan inquired about the quick take proceedings. Moorse said they have been <br />initiated, but the easements would not be available for this year's construction season. Of <br />the four easements necessary, one has been obtained Two other residents have said they <br />are not opposed to the trail itself and may settle in time for construction this year. The <br />other resident is opposed to the trail but is meeting with Staff to discuss the easement. <br />Callahan was informed by City Attorney Radio that the quick take process requires a 90 <br />day period. Hurr commented that she had understood action was taken in June regarding <br />the easements Callahan informed her that the matter was discussed at the last Council <br />meeting.