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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON OCTOBER 13,1997 • ( #19 - County Road 6 Tunnel Agreement with Spring Hill Country Club - Continued) Jabbour informed Crosby that the City is not under any obligation to use the tunnel and would only do so if it was practical, noting the distinction between having the right and acting on it. Peterson said she did not feel the trail would be used during the winter months viewing it as a summer time trail. Crosby indicated there would be some policing of the area during the winter. Jabbour asked whether the City should have the right to use the tunnel. Jabbour's opinion was that the public right to use it should be taken but not necessarily used. Peterson agreed with Crosby that a determination should be delayed until more information has been gained from viewing the area over the winter months. Goetten questioned whether the City can wait to sign the agreement. She said she would not approve the agreement without the decision made regarding the use of the tunnel. Jabbour reported that Staff needs direction from the Council and a clear view of the Council's thoughts regarding the issue. • Crosby said the work would not be performed until spring, but he would like to have the issues solved over the winter so work can begin immediately in the spring. Jabbour said he thought the grading was to be done this fall. Tim Johnson said the cart path has to be installed anyway. Crosby said the preparation work and grading could be accomplished now. n Jabbour asked that the golf course board be notified of the poll taken of the Council; namely, three were in favor of the future public right to use the tunnel; one opposed public use; and one wanted to make that determination after viewing the property over the winter months. Flint reported that the grading of a trail to the tunnel would be very important as it would require a gradual descent. He noted, however, that the design would have to be carefully done to prevent people using the trail from entering into the golf course. Crosby reiterated that if the Council determines they desire public use, he would like the agreement separate from the tunnel agreement. Jabbour asked Crosby to work through the legalities with Barrett. Barrett noted that the County owns the land, and it should be verified that the County is indifferent to what decision is made. 21