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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO COUNCIL MEETING HELD ,'ANUARY 11, 1993 ENGINEER’S REQUEST (#9) PREPARATION OF PLANS & SPECIFICATIONS FOR OLD CRYSTAL BAY ROAD BIKE TRAIL - RESOLUTION #3226 Kelley stated he Is not in favor of the trail system if It would destroy the existing vegetation on the east side of the road. He said this vegetation acts as a buffer between the road and the residential properties. He urged them to negotI ate with the Dickeys and the properties owners north of Watertown Road to preserv** as much of the existing vegetation as possible. Cook noted Hennepin Parks has planned as their cost as a part of the project to provide plantings. He stated the areas to be removed are not very good quality trees. Gerhardson noted replacement trees will be shown on the plans. Kelley suggested beginning the trail at the DNR property at Willow Drive and the Luce Line and wind northward through the wooded area owned by the DNR. Mayor Callahan stated he hopes It Is not too late to give credence to what Kelley Is suggesting. It was moved by Kelley, seconded by Goetten, to adopt Resolution #3226 ordering plans and specifications for the Old Crystal Bay Road trail project. Ayes 4, nays 0. («»10) PAY REQUEST #1 FINAL - T0P9CPAPHIC MAPPING It was moved by Hurr, seconded by Goetten, to authorize payment to Horizons, Inc. in the amount of $43,265.00 for topographic mapping services. Ayes 4, nays 0. CITY ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT (#111 1993 APPOINTMENTS - RESOLUTION Mayor Callahan suggested tabling the appointment of JoEllen Hurr as representative to the LMCO. He added this has nothing to do with Hurr’s performance as representative. He noted, it has been suggested that if the City of Orono were not to be a member of the LMCO, the City may not be liable for the taxes levied by the LMCO. He directed the '‘ ty Attorney to provide an opinion on thi# matter. Kuehn asked if h« should withhold payment of the first quarter fee. 6