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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO Cffy COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON MAY 12,1997 ( #10 Spring Hill Golf Club - Continued) • Flint asked how the newly proposed trail can be provided for without holding up the project. Moorse said if the City and developer agree on the trail, it can be shown on the plans. It would not create any problem as long as there are greater credits than what is required. The variance process can be used if found that filling is required, but the trail must be shown on the final plans. Jabbour said the trail should be shown on the final plans as well as in the conditions in the developers agreement, which will include a letter of credit. Crosby said he will determine the amount of credit and amount needed for use on the golf course and give the remaining credits to the City for use for a trail and for general credit. Kelley said he recommended the trail be outlined before the plan is finalized. Morrison asked that if filling becomes necessary, the applicant would not be required to go through the full review process again. Jabbour suggested the trail be added to the MCWD application submitted by the applicant. Applicant and Council agreed. Jabbour indicated the key issue would be agreement on the trail placement. Flint asked who would pay for the trail and maintain it. Crosby said the City would have to be the owner of the trail through fee title for insurance purposes. It was noted that the City has used both the fee title and easement methods for trails. Flint said there were wetland issues to be solved regarding the trail placement. Jabbour said he had met with the applicant who has agreed to identify the property lines so an understanding can be obtained on where the right -of -way exists. This will enable the applicant and Council to gain a vision of where the trail will be located. Crosby said the right -of -way should be marked by the end of the week. Gaffron said he would add the condition to the recommendation that the City will have the right to use the wetland credits. Goetten inquired when the applicant expected to hear from the Watershed District. Crosby indicated he will meet with the Watershed District on Thursday of this week, and their application is on the agenda of the MCWD for the meeting of May 22. Jabbour noted that the CUP would be subject to the approval of the Watershed District. Gaffron suggested the condition note the requirement of approval of other agencies as well. Gaffron said he was concerned that the Watershed may establish requirements or conditions that would affect the plans. Braman said the Corp of Engineers have indicated the permit would be issued within a week. (III -C) Big Woods Alteration Impacts - Gaffron reviewed the Staff, Planning Commission and City Engineer's recommendations. Jabbour asked that the applicant provide a vegetation plan.. i 6