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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON JULY 8, 1996 ( #15) SCHEDULING OF WORK SESSIONS • Work sessions were scheduled for Tuesdays, July lb, from 8:00 a.m. to noon, July 23, and July 30. The work sessions will discuss reorganization of the Public Works and Building and Zoning departments, the planning application review process, and the two alternative sewer trunk lines. The July 30th work session is reserved for a joint meeting with the Park Commission to discuss the Park Master Plan. ( #16) OLD CRYSTAL BAY ROAD BIKE TRAIL UPDATE Moorse reported that the Staff has been working with the property owners of Silver View Drive to address their concerns with the bike /hike trail construction. Moorse suggested the construction begin north of the railroad tracks and continue as the funds allow. The problem with this suggestion is that the trail would then not be contiguous and no grant funding would be received. If completed by the end of 1997, the grant funds could be recouped. Hurr recommended beginning the condemnation process and move ahead with the trail construction. Gerhardson said negotiations could still continue during the process. Hurr noted that only temporary easements were necessary for this section of the trail. Moorse said the problem arises with the elimination of some trees. Callahan said if the land was condemned, the City should make the necessary changes in • the plans to ensure that the trail is in the best location. Kelley noted the trail section by the Dickey property and changes that would have been made if land condemnation was used in that area. Hurr moved, Goetten seconded, to authorize Staff to begin condemnation process. Vote: Ayes 4, Nays 1, Kelley. Kelley was not in favor of constructing a trail involving the need for condemnation. Callahan said he would like to see the construction done this year. He added if problems occur, the construction should begin at the north end and move south. Kelley asked what will happen with the trail where it meets the property to the south of Hwy 12 in relation to the house and garage. He noted that the resident parks vehicles in the public right -of -way. The resident will be notified that cars are not allowed to be parked in the public right -of -way. • 18