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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON NOVEMBER 24, 1997 ( #9 - Spring Hill Golf Club Tunnel Agreement - Continued) • Jabbour informed Crosby that he feels it is advantageous for the City not to be involved with the tunnel. He believes that Kelley and Goetten most likely feel the same way. Crosby felt the agreement answers the procedural position of Jabbour but not Flint's substantive position. Jabbour said he questioned why the City should be involved in the tunnel if the public is unable to use it. Flint agreed that the ability for Spring Hill to work directly with the County solves the problem. Flint said he could not see the City being on the chain of title if no benefit is received by the City. He said work on the trail can be conducted separately. Crosby indicated that he is not yet in the position to say whether this agreement can be made but needed to determine whether the City would approve Spring Hill making a direct agreement with the County. Crosby said he does not know at this time whether the County will approve a direct agreement. Moorse said the County seems to be receptive to reviewing the matter but thought there should be some public ownership involved. Peterson concurred that she would prefer that the City not be involved in the tunnel and supports Hennepin County pursuing a direct agreement. Flint moved, Peterson seconded, to give support to a direct tunnel agreement between Spring Hill and Hennepin County, eliminating City involvement. Vote: Ayes 3, Nays 0. Tim Johnson reported that more trees have been planted, the irrigation and drainage is 60% completed, resulting in being substantially ahead of schedule. The maintenance building is currently under construction. Crosby said a split rail fence has been constructed along County Road 6 on the eastern end for winter security to eliminate snowmobilers from entering the property. Flint asked when the trail construction would begin. Johnson said it depends on the weather. If there is a cold spring and other work is held up, Johnson said the trail construction may begin then or otherwise be started and completed next fall. Johnson informed Peterson that the same target date for opening is being held.