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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO CITY COUNCIL <br />MEETING HELD ON MARCH 9, 1998 <br />(#11- #2341 Daniel J. Anderson - Continued) <br />Jabbour clarified that the Council does not support taking additional right-of-way. <br />Stormwater ponding must occur on the site. He asked Staff to review the trail i,ituation <br />from CoRd 51 and 84 to Fox Street for options and give Council advice regarding <br />easements. <br />McDermott suggested that the best crossing for the trail is at the Luce Line. Flint agreed <br />but noted that this was only one factor to consider. <br />Peterson asked Staff to review' the Hoppe endowment at Noerenberg Park to see what <br />restrictions are on the property noting they may affect the outcome. She felt there were <br />too many bike trails in the City. <br />Flint related some history of the bike trails. He said the adverse impact that was expected <br />from the trails never occurred. He has only received praise for the trails that the City has <br />developed. The trail where easements were not acquired is less satisfactory than it would <br />have been if the easement had been acquired. <br />Mr. Roux asked that the City consider demographics. He reiterated his concern with <br />destruction of the rural character of the City. He would like the City to communicate <br />better with the people on issues. Rue asked that engineering comments be made known <br />to the public. <br />Jabbour reported that the bike path is being discussed for input purposes. The final <br />decision will be made by the Council. The only notification received by the public is for <br />the public hearing held at the Planning Commission. Jabbour said the City makes all <br />attempts to keep the residents informed. <br />Hust said the decision to place the trail behind French Park was changed by the Council <br />from the recommendation made by the Planning Commission. Flint said it had been <br />determined that the best location was along the road as it would least impact the <br />neighborhood. <br />Kelley said the Council needed to discuss the lot width variance, the cul-de-sac, and the <br />tree, woodland, and vegetation preservation easement. Goetten said she supported the <br />cul-de-sac variance and the easement. Kelley asked how large an easement should be <br />requested for Lots 5 and 6 to create a corridor to the lake. Jabbour said the ordinance <br />allows the residents the right to walk to the lake. He felt the width should be relative to <br />the width of il.e steps allowed at 4' and defined that no clearing allowed beyond that <br />limit. Anderson clarified that no clearing would be allowed beyond a 5' width.