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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, September 26, 2016 7:00 o'clock p.m. 3. CSAR 112 PHASE 2 DESIGN AND TRAIL EXTENSION (continued) Will indicated the majority of the trail will be located within the existing right-of-way and that there will be construction easements obtained in conjunction with this project. There is a little section of right-of- way that will be required across two properties. Will noted the Luce Line is DNR and Three Rivers property. Walsh asked how wide the trail would be. Will stated it is anticipated to be 8 feet wide and would follow what is being done in Phase 1, with a 7 - foot wide grass boulevard to provide some separation between the curb and traffic. There is also room for some signage and snow storage. The trail would be bituminous and it would basically connect in with the Luce Line. Steps would also be taken to attempt to minimize the number of trees that would be impacted. Will noted no final engineering has been done to date and the alignment might change slightly. Walsh asked if Hennepin County would maintain the trail since it is in their right-of-way. Morter indicated the trail would be maintained by the City through their agreements. Council Member Levang asked whether the trail is included in the Master Trail Plan. Public Works Director/City Engineer Edwards stated he does not know the answer to that at this time but that he will look into it. Walsh commented he would like to know what the thoughts are from the neighbor who would be asked to have a trail in front of their properties. City Administrator Loftus stated they have not been contacted but that there is an open house planned for October 27. Loftus stated this concept could be presented that evening if the Council would like. Council Member Levang commented the open house would be a good opportunity for the City to get the feedback of the residents before the Council makes a decision and that she would like to ensure the, residents are well notified prior to the open house that this is being considered. Walsh stated the City should make sure the two property owners are spoken to prior to the open house. Edwards stated the existing trail plan has a shared use trail going down Old Long Lake Road and the new proposal would shift it along Wayzata Boulevard. McMillan asked whether anyone would like to provide public comment on this item. Rick Meyers, Park Commission Chair, stated as a general principle, the Park Commission likes to see connections to the trails, but that his question is how it would be funded. Meyers stated they could have the residents come to a Park Commission meeting to discuss it as well. Meyers stated the Park Commission also looks favorably upon any plans where the City shares in the costs with other parties. Lcvang asked when the next Park Commission meeting will be. Page 3 of 26