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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON OCTOBER 13,1997 • ( #27 - Old Crystal Bay Road Addition Internal Trails - Continued) Flint said he never thought the internal trails would be of much benefit to the people in the subdivision. He felt if the residents requested the trails be constructed, they could initiate it. Moorse noted that the Council had previously considered the trails and the developer had neighbors come and voice their opinions. The residents were not in favor of the trail but no decision was made at that time. Jabbour said a determination should be made as the letter of credit needs to be dealt with. Flint said the developer had suggested the trails were mishandled by the City. He noted the trails on West Old Crystal Bay Road were handled by the homeowners association and created no controversy. He saw this as a positive avenue to take regarding trails. Kelley suggested the letter of credit be released and let the residents petition for the trail if they see fit. Goetten felt the residents should be answered since they asked the City to make a determination. • Jabbour suggested the issue be on the next Council agenda. • Kelley asked Staff to determine who the homeowners association president is and ask if the homeowners would like to petition for the trails. Goetten asked if there was any monetary recourse. She was informed that it would depend on whether there is value to the trails. Jabbour said he would like to hear from the neighbors. Flint said he did not believe the concern expressed about more people being attracted to the neighborhood by a trail. Flint said this issue is a lesson to be learned that trails should be installed when the subdivision is developed. The internal trails issue will be placed on the next Council agenda. 29