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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON JULY 8, 1996 • ( 916 - Old Crystal Bay Road Bike Trail Update - Continued) LJ Kelley also voiced concern over plans for the trail as it crosses Hwy 12. He is very concerned with signage and lighting, but especially children crossing Hwy 12 using the trail system. Kelley said it was crucial that clarification of the plans is determined to resolve a problem before it occurs. Gerhardson will check with Mn/DOT on what qualifies for a "no turn on red" designation as well as a "walk" sign added to the traffic lights. Kelley said he was concerned that cars would not see the children crossing the highway and turn into them. Callahan asked to see the plans for the bike/hike trail at the July 22 Council meeting. ( #17) OLD CRYSTAL BAY ROAD "NO PARKING" Gerhardson reported on a proposal to install no parking signs along Old Crystal Bay Road at the request of the property owner at 340 Old Crystal Bay Road. This request is a result of a safety issue created by cars parking along the road to access the trail system hindering the site distance for the owner attempting to leave his driveway. Gerhardson added that the curb and gutter installation increased the difficulty in pulling out of the driveway. The owner is concerned that the completion of the bike /hike trail will exacerbate the problem. Hurr said the signs in place should be adequate. Gerhardson said the current signs covered 100', and he would like to post signs covering 300'. Kelley said he saw it being a sporadic problem only during busier trail usage periods. Kelley said the problem has always been there but has increased due to the Luce Line. Hurr suggested using temporary signs. Gerhardson said those signs are not enforceable. Council voiced concern with neighboring properties making the same request. Jabbour moved to authorize the no parking signs per the recommendation of Gerhardson but received no second to the motion. Callahan moved, Goetten seconded, to deny the request for the no parking signs at 340 Old Crystal Bay Road. Vote: Ayes 3, Callahan, Goetten, Kelley; Nays 2, Jabbour, Hurr. ( #18) HIGHWAY 12 SAFETY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT PAYMENT Moorse reported that the initial cost was based on the estimate. The revised cost is based on the actual costs incurred. The amount previously paid was based on the bid, and Mn/DOT is requesting the difference be paid. 19