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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON FEBRUARY 14, 1997 ( #7 - Spring Hill Golf Club EAW - Continued) • Hunter informed the Council that the development would be "tree protecting ". He explained that all trees would be red flagged and examined. Hunter said they would re- route around trees where they can and intend to have more trees than presently there when they are completed with new or transplanted trees. Goetten asked Hunter when they planned on red - flagging the trees. Hunter said it would occur in early summer. Goetten said she is concerned with passing on a document without the "Big Woods" information. Braman said comments on the "Big Woods" could be incorporated into the material being distributed. Crosby suggested the percentage calculations be included. Jabbour said he saw the inclusion of the percentage calculations from a different viewpoint. He felt by inclusion it would imply what will be taking place on the property. He noted that the application requires a CUP on which conditions will be placed. Once those conditions have been determined, Jabbour said he then agrees with Goetten in assisting the other agencies by providing the information. Goetten indicated the draft is specific in its verbiage and is of the opinion that more information could be provided. Braman said he would add the information. Flint reinforced the comments made by Goetten. He said he favors greater exploration of • the facts up front. He cited an example of the trails in the area which are not adequately discussed to his satisfaction in the EAW. He brought the Council's attention to item 26, page five of the EAW regarding the trail plan. Flint felt item 26C was incorrect. He noted a trail planned for the east side of Tamarack in Medina, the 1990 trail plan by Orono, the Hennepin County plan for a trail following CoRd 6, as well as the recent discussions by Orono's Park Commission for a trail connection. Braman concurred that the plans for these trails were not included in the material at this time as they are not yet developed. Crosby said the lack of notation of the trails does not waive the rights to the trails. The question then was whether the other agencies would know enough information for their use. • Braman noted the request to meet the February 24 publication date. The document is able to be published on a two week basis. Jabbour told Braman that Staff has informed the applicant that the Council may not be able to meet all the deadline requests of the applicant. Braman explained the process of the EAW. He noted the document is written to aid in informing and educating the agencies. He said the comments gathered by the City as the RGU will be gathered and a response made in return. Braman said the design review process is on a separate track from the EAW. 9