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t t MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO COUNCIL MEETING HELD DECEMBER 14, 1992 BIKE /HIKE TRAIL - .CONT. Flint stated Hennepin Parks is willing to replace those trees with screening. Callahan felt the City should hold another public meeting to allow affected property owners to express their concerns. F I i nt noted there is nothing in the contract providing the •City with a right to withdraw unless the project cost is over -run. Butler suggested the City not make a decision until they know the total easement acquisition cost. Flint felt.the temporary easements needed would not be costly. White added, the contract was established for the financial benefit of both parties, however, if .for some unforeseeable reason the project could not be realized, the County would be willing to cancel the'project and not hold the City responsible for following through.' Teri Brandenburg stated she has not been kept abreast of the development. She noted in the past she felt intimidated by comments made by Flint and Miller. She added, they were told the trail would be marked to give the abutting property owners some idea'how they will be affected, but to.date that has not happened. Jabbou,r noted detailed plans have not been completed. He asked the staff to contact all affected property owners and inform them of the progress. Brandenburg-expressed concern about the safety aspect of crossing Highway 12, even at the:llght. Mayor Peterson noted that is one concern they have already considered. Butler indicated if the trail is in place prior to Highway 12 being upgraded, the Highway Department would be responsible for the Improvements needed to the trail. Miller stated that he only intended to state factual replies and did not intend to intimidate anyone. Vote:.Ayes 5, nays 0. Jabbour thanked Jim White and Shirley Bonine for their years 'of service. • 11