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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON OCTOBER 27,1997 • (# 12 - Dakota Avenue Maintenance - Continued) Jabbour said the road is designated rural in the Comprehensive Plan. r1 LJ Kelley said Gappa's arguments are correct. The newer roads are platted, but it is understood they will be private when developed. Kelley said the distinction is clearly made today but has not always been in the past. Jabbour said he would like to be sure that the Council is not acting on an item -by -item basis. He said he understands that Gaffron is thoroughly aware of the situation. Jabbour said he would like to change the classification and tie up any loose ends involved. Gappa reported that there was only three cases of similar roads, Casco Cove, which has recently been determined for public maintenance, Shore Hills Drive, and Dakota Avenue. Shore Hills Drive is a very short street and still unpaved. Gappa said he reviewed all of the sewered areas and hot spots and found all of the other roads to be public. Jabbour moved, Kelley seconded, to approve the public maintenance of Dakota Avenue. Vote: Ayes 4, Nays 0. ( #13) STUBBS BAY PUBLIC LAKE ACCESS Jabbour noted that the City Attorney just received the information regarding this issue. He asked that Barrett be contacted earlier in the process in the future. Gappa reviewed the background of the Stubbs Bay public lake access. He noted how the access has been used the past 20 years. Rock was hauled in for use by the City with a seasonal dock. Gappa reported that the 30' wide right -of -way was platted as Oak Street and showed where it is located and the location of the Olsen property, which is two separate tax parcels. Access has been over a portion of Lot 48 of the Olsen property. The Olsen's purchased the property in November of 1996. The previous owner never brought forward the issue of use. The dock was moved this summer onto the area surveyed as the City's access as requested by the Olsen's. Issues of concern include the City's parcel dropping off quickly in topography, and containing wetlands which are different to traverse. He noted the Olsen property is gradual in its slope, and was determined by the public at some point to be a better access point. Gappa said to access the City dock, the public must cross over the Olsen property. Gappa explained how the dock is installed.. Jabbour questioned whether there is room to get to the lake access on the City property. 13