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• <br />MINUTES OF THE <br />ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING <br />May 29, 2001 <br />( #01 -2687 CPV Development, Final Plat of Kokesh Farm, Continued) <br />wetland. Weinberger stated in some cases the Watershed District can issue permits for the <br />purposes of crossing wetlands with roads or anything that might be a right -of -way, but does not <br />specifically talk about trails and would need to be reviewed by the Watershed Board. <br />Weinberger stated the second connection that was discussed by the Park Commission was the <br />east/west connection along the north side of Watertown Road, which also is not part of the City's <br />Comprehensive Trail Plan. Weinberger noted the amount of easement that could be obtained in <br />this area is very limited and would require the City to obtain additional easements in the future. <br />Weinberger stated one of the obstacles of placing a trail along Watertown Road that should be <br />considered this evening would be the impact on trees as well as some of the current grades. A <br />large hill does exist in the area and would need to be flattened. <br />Weinberger noted final approval from the Watershed District should be obtained later in June. <br />Mayor Peterson noted one member of the Park Commission was opposed to dedicating a trail in <br />this area due to the need to piecemeal this trail. Peterson stated she also is opposed to doing this <br />trail in segments and indicated this trail was omitted from the City's Comprehensive Trail Plan <br />for good reason due to the wetlands and topography in the area. Peterson stated a shoulder really <br />does not exist in this area at all. <br />Andrew McDermott, Park Commission, stated the Park Commission did discuss this trail at <br />length, and concluded that this trail would eventually provide access to the Lurton property as <br />well as Bederwood Park and County Road 6. McDermott stated the City in the past has obtained <br />trails at piece at a time, with the City just banking the land until enough land is obtained to <br />construct a trail. <br />Flint stated there is a properly owner south of Watertown Road currently allowing people to cross <br />over his property to access the Luce Line. Flint stated the City has not formally approached him <br />to request a permanent trail easement. <br />Sansevere stated it would be difficult to get a trail easement from him since it would need to cross <br />over the middle of his propem and that he is generously allowing people to cross his property to <br />access the Luce Line at this time. <br />Flint stated if you look at County Road 6 on the south side, there is quite a lot of right -of -way in <br />that area, and that the Lurton property is not easily accessible. <br />Nygard stated due to the wetlands and the other properties that would need to be accessed, he <br />would question whether this trail is appropriate. <br />Sansevere commented he would like to see a trail access to Bederwood Park, and that this area is <br />being viewed as a possible area for that access. Sansevere stated Orchard Park is not an option <br />and that County Road 6 in one area really does not have a shoulder. Sansevere stated the only <br />other option would be to go to the west. <br />Mayor Peterson inquired whether it is the Park Commission's goal to get a connection to the Luce <br />Line. <br />f <br />PAGE 17 <br />