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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON MAY 13, 1996 APPROVAL OF MINUTES •1 (412) REGULAR MEETING OF APRIL 22, 1996 Goetten moved, Kelley seconded, to approve the Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of April 22, 1996. Vote: Ayes 4, Nays 0. ( * #3) 1996 BOARD OF REVIEW MEETING OF APRIL 24, 1996 Goetten moved, Kelley seconded, to approve the Minutes of the Orono 1996 Board of Review Meeting of April 24, 1996. Vote: Ayes 4, Nays 0. PARK COMMISSION COMMENTS Park Commission Chair Flint invited the Council to attend the Park Tour scheduled for June 3, 1996, at 6:00 p.m. Flint informed the Council of the Commission's desire to continue construction of the Old Crystal Bay Road bike trail northward this year to approximately Hwy 12. He noted the problems that have arisen due to the lack of agreement with Hennepin Parks for completion of the trail to Baker Park. The DNR matching grant funds require the trail to be connected to Baker Park by the end of 1997. Callahan asked the Commission to consider continuing with the construction of the trail as it was in the City plans prior to involvement by Hennepin Parks. He noted the plan was still valid. The matching grant funds are available and should be used. Callahan said the issue with Hennepin Parks should be separated from the trail plan. Callahan informed Jabbour, when asked, that the concern of Hennepin Parks was due to the construction plan of an interchange at CoRd 6 and Hwy 12 that had a potential impact on Baker Park. Callahan said Doug Bryant of Hennepin Parks and Mn/DOT have scheduled to meet this month to discuss the intersection. Jabbour said he was concerned with a change in attitudes as it was his belief the City and Hennepin Parks were working together towards completing the trail. He too noted that Hwy 12 was a separate issue from the trail itself. Callahan expressed the need to determine the construction of the trail past the properties of two residents with particular concerns regarding the impacts of the trail and the need for a decision on how to proceed with that matter. Kelley was informed by Callahan that the City has spoken with the property owners but to no conclusion.