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MINUTES OF A REGULAR ORONO COUNCIL MEETING HELD MAY 10. 1993 BIKE TRAIL - CONT. Cook notod primarily thay will lose brush Hurr notad during tha tour thara was discussion about If tha curb and guttar is nacassary, why not mova tha trail further off tha road and place tha plantings on private property. Cook stated thara Is only one location of tha trail which is narrower. Hurr said aha would support the trail being moved further from the road whenever possible. Jabbour requested tha plans and specifications include all trees to be removed north of Silver View. He felt thay should condition approval on appropriate replacements being Identified, and such replacements are the responsibility of Hennepin Parks. He felt they should not go out of thair way to gat an easement to plant trees. He said all issues should be presented to residents along the trail and the residents should be kept Informed of progress. Goetten pointed out she was very concerned about several residents protest, and indicated the Council values their concerns. She suggested postponing a decision for two weeks to allow time to meet residents on the site to address concerns. Hurr felt they could still deal with the residents’ concerns If the pfoj^ct Is approved as the bike path is totally on the rlght”Of“ way. Kelley said he is In favor of the project, but does not want the trees to be removed and replaced with nothing. He said before he will approve the project, he would like to see a landscape plan for every location where trees are to be removed and replaced. Goetten agreed. Cook Indicated the trees will be planted by Hennepin Parks and will not be a part of the bid document. Goetten stressed the Importance of discussing the issue with the residents. Jabbour stated he would like to know what Hennepin Parks Intends to provide. He said the City should reserve funds In case the City needs to plant additional trees. 8 I rii .yiei?