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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON MARCH 9, 1998 0 ( #11 - 92341 Daniel J. Anderson - Continued) • Roux indicated that bikers do not use the bike path. Rue does not allow his children to use the trail and considers it a fancy whim of the City. He does not believe Noerenberg Park is a destination for children or bikers. Rue feels the thoroughfare invites additional traffic. Jabbour explained that the road is considered a scenic road. The City's priority is for smaller roads, not larger roads. Gaffron elaborated that the Comprehensive Plan labels roads for consideration as a scenic parkway to eliminate them from becoming freeways. Jabbour reported that the City took a proactive approach to CoRd 6 with a bike path. There are locations where the bike path is an extension of the road. It is not the desire of the City to have trails in everyone's yards. Flint said engineering will also determine trail location as well as acquisition of easements. Flint suggested the Engineer review where the right -of -way is located and the possible trail locations for engineering problems and utilities, which are located on the west side of the road north of Fox Street. It was noted that moving utility poles is an expensive venture. Rich Wysocki, 2770 Rainy Road, said his property abuts Old Crystal Bay Road on the east side. He felt consideration should be given to the fact that the builder is in favor of donating land for a trail and location of wetlands and old timbers. Hust added that alot of retaining walls would be required on both sides of the road for trails. Jabbour asked if the Park Commission's recommendation contradicted that of the Planning Commission. Gaffron explained that the Planning Commission felt the City should keep their options open by taking an easement when it can and determining the location at a later date. Jabbour said he would agree with Flint that an easement should not be taken if it is not necessary. He also informed the audience that the Council does not easily condemn any property. Hust countered that her neighbor, Mr. Ellis, had land taken in the past. Jabbour indicated that the condemnation was a resulting of sewering. Flint said he was aware of the problems for a trail on the Hust property. He noted both sides of the road include problem areas. He felt the City has to make the best decision for the public. Jabbour asked whether the four neighbors on the west side have been contacted to discuss the trail. They have not been contacted. Anderson noted that if the trail easement was taken on the property, an alternate drainage site on Lot 2 would be affected. He suggested a solution of allowing an 8% slope. 21