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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING MONDAY, September 24, 2001 (Coffee Channel, Continued) Mayor Peterson indicated she also is in support of not opening the alleyway at this time and that this issue may be much larger of a problem than what the City perceives. Peterson suggested that the cities associated with the LMCD approach the DNR with this issue, noting that the lake is used by a number of different cities. Peterson concurred that the use of the lake is not a right but a privilege and that every resident needs to respect the rights of others. Peterson encouraged the City to continue to work with the DNR to find an acceptable solution to this problem. Sansevere moved, Flint seconded, to close the alleyway located between 1998 and 2000 Shadywood Road to all snowmobile traffic except use by the Water Patrol in emergency situations, and to direct Staff to work with the DNR and the LMCD to find an acceptable solution to the Coffee Channel, with City Staff being directed to block off the alleyway. Moorse stated he will discuss possible options for blocking off the alleyway, with one option available being to installing a gate across the alleyway with the Water Patrol being given a key to open the gate. VOTE: Ayes 4, Nays 1, Nygard opposed. (Recess taken from 8:56 p.m. to 9:12 p.m.) APPROVAL OF MINUTES (0) REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 10, 2001 Flint requested the minutes be amended to reflect that a discussion was held regarding the construction of a trail along the north side of the Lee Carlson Fields and that the motion also include the requirement that the trail be constructed. Flint stated there was another aspect to the motion which also may not have been included, but at this time he does not remember exactly what it is. Sansevere stated he does not remember what his exact motion was. The Council requested the recorder review the tapes and amend the minutes accordingly. Flint moved, Sansevere seconded, to table the minutes of the September 10, 2001 City Council meeting pending clarification of the minutes. VOTE: Ayes 5, Nays 0. PARK COMMISSION COMMENTS — DEBORA HALVORSON, REPRESENTATIVE Halvorson reported the golf tournament sponsored by the Narrows Saloon was held recently, with the proceeds being allocated to the Park Fund. Halvorson stated at the present time the exact amount of profit has not been determined, but is lower than anticipated due to poor weather. The Park Commission is considering using the funds to possibly add a drinking fountain at the Navarre Park. Halvorson noted the Park Commission has not heard back from the MS Society on their request for financial assistance. PAGE 10 • • n LJ