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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, October 10, 2005 7:00 o'clock p.m. • (Hennepin County Regional Railroad Authority, Continued) Price stated she does not feel the shed is her responsibility since it was there prior to her purchase of the property and the land belongs to the Railroad Authority. Wilda stated if the property owner does not want to claim the structure, the Railroad Authority could have it removed. Joe LoFrano, 3365 Crystal Bay Road, stated he has a steel structure that he believes belonged to the railroad at one time. LoFrano stated he has a concern with the walking trail. LoFrano noted he has 50 feet from the trail to his house and expressed concern regarding theft. Wilda stated the Railroad Authority is not involved with construction or operation of the trail but that Three Rivers does the construction of the actual trail. Wilda stated in some instances buffers are considered when the residence is in close proximity to the trail. Wilda pointed out she deals with unauthorized uses of the corridor and not construction of the trail. Wilda indicated the number for Three Rivers 763 -559 -6761 and the contact person is Boe Carlson. A resident inquired if a fence could be constructed at the 50 -foot mark. Wilda stated a fence can be constructed on the private land, but that she cannot guarantee that the railroad's property is exactly 50 feet along the entire corridor. Wilda noted signs denoting the corridor have been erected on a large number of properties. McMillan inquired whether the signs are located on both sides of the corridor. Wilda stated they are attempting to install one on every other property on both sides of the corridor. Mark Zagaria, 3295 Crystal Bay Road, inquired how road crossings would be handled. Wilda stated the existing road crossings have been discussed with City Staff and that all the crossings will remain to her understanding. Kathleen Melin, 3309 Crystal Bay Road, inquired about a driveway easement. Wilda explained that there is a stretch along Crystal Bay Road where property owners do not have access to their garages except on a road that is located on the Railroad Authority's property and that they are recommending a temporary easement or agreement be signed allowing access to those properties. Tom Anderson, 3349 Crystal Bay Road, questioned the need for a 50 feet right -of -way, and suggested that the property owners be given the ability to use the extra land until such time as light rail transit is constructed. �J PAGE 4