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MINUTES OF THE <br />ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING <br />May 29, 2001 <br />( #01 -2687 CPV Development, Final Plat of Kokesh Farm, Continued) <br />Alshouse stated in his opinion this area is not conducive for a trail, and presented pictures to the <br />Council depicting the area. Alshouse stated a trail would require him to cut into a slope and <br />construct a retaining wall. <br />Alshouse stated he was told that he could pay either a park dedication fee or donate land, and he <br />has chosen to pay a park dedication fee. Alshouse stated he has already submitted a check in the <br />amount of $21,200 in payment of those park dedication fees. Alshouse stated this is the first time <br />he has been informed that the Park Commission would like a trail constructed in this area. <br />Alshouse stated he is scheduled to close on the property tomorrow morning and that if a trail is <br />required along the north /south property line, it would affect the purchase price that he would be <br />willing to pay for the property as well as the layout of the lots. Alshouse stated it will affect his <br />lots, the adjoining property owners, the topography of the land, and the trees, and for these <br />reasons he would encourage the City Council to vote no on the trail. <br />Flint indicated a trail easement was discussed at the April 9`h meeting, and that they also <br />discussed the west side of the property for a possible trail. Flint stated only two properties would <br />be affected from Watertown Road to County Road 6, and once on County Road 6, you could <br />follow the right -of -way to the Lurton property. <br />Alshouse questioned whether a trail should have been discussed at the time the concept plan was <br />presented. <br />Flint reiterated the trail was discussed at the April 9`h meeting. <br />Alshouse stated a north /south route was not discussed at the April 9`h meeting and that the only <br />trail that was discussed was along Watertown Road only. <br />Flint stated it was left open for review by the Park Commission. <br />Alshouse stated he has adjusted the property lines on his preliminary plat a number of times, and <br />that he was required to construct a trail along the north /south line, he may not have purchased this <br />property or renegotiate the price because it affects the property. Alshouse stated he should have <br />been told of the possibility of a trail back in February and not at final plat approval. <br />Mayor Peterson stated a trail along Watertown Road was discussed but not a north/south trail at <br />the April 91h meeting. <br />Alshouse stated that preliminary plat approval is not conceptual, with a resolution being signed <br />by the Council which said that he should pay a park dedication fee or donate land. Alshouse <br />stated now he is being asked to do both. <br />Flint stated it would be one or the other, but that the Council leaves it up to the Park Commission <br />to decide which they would prefer. <br />• Mrs. Wyatt inquired whether by allowing animals on this trail it would affect her well. <br />f <br />PAGE 19 <br />