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ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES FOR JANUARY 12,1998 ( #5 - #2275 Ted and Myrna Wolf - Continued) Flint questioned whether the City would qualify for use of the utility easement without making the connection on the same side of the road. Barrett reviewed the easement agreement requirements. Moorse questioned whether the easement would be voided if the trail goes along CoRd 6. Peter Welles said the Park Commission's position is one of continuing a trail on Willow Drive. The side of the road, however, has not been designated. The trail is also consistent with the Medina trail, which is also undesignated. Flint felt the language of the agreement does not stipulate the trail must continue on the east side, but he felt since the easement has been obtained on that side, it should continue. Gaffron questioned whether the trail was contiguous noting two lots owned by Mr. Cox separates the Shadowood Development from the Wolf property. Flint said it is typical to obtain land for trail in pieces and did not see this to be an issue. Jabbour said this situation emphasizes the need for thorough planning. He asked which side was • best suited for the trail. Cook indicated the utility poles run on the west side. He added that the trail was designed for the west side of Willow when consideration was given to the issue five years ago. He noted that additional right -of -way would probably be required in order to place the trail to the back of the ditches. Moorse felt trail users would be headed to the west to the school or Baker Park making sense for the trail to be on the west side. Welles indicated that he believed the Park Commission's preference is also for the west side. Jabbour asked about the use of the frontage road and crossing over it (Kelley Parkway). Moorse said when the property located on the corner of Willow and Hwy 12 was developed, the City would want a trail to CoRd 6 or Kelley Parkway. Jabbour asked Flint if he wanted to pursue the trail on the east side for this application. Flint said no. Peterson said the matter of park dedication fee was an issue. She questioned whether the City was being consistent or fair to the applicant noting the use of maximum fees in other cases. Moorse indicated the fee is based on the number of new lots and the ordinance stipulates 8% of the assessed market value. Jabbour informed Hilbelink of the issues involved noting the Council wants to ensure that the applicant is receiving the benefits of the guidelines established. The park dedication fee paid was $7,600. • 14