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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO CITY COUNCIL ' MEETING HELD ON AUGUST 12, 1996 ( #12 - Dickey Property Internal Trails - Continued) Dwight Seward, owner of lot 2, said he was shown the plat by Tony Eiden, but it was never mentioned that internal trails were in the plan. He was notified in writing when the title work was completed adding that it was after he had already applied $50,000 towards his home. He voiced concern over additional trails than those already in the neighborhood and people trespassing off the pathway. He added that the trail would interfere with a neighbor's deck and trees planted by homeowners. He would like to see the trail along Watertown Road and not into the subdivision. Kelley asked the homeowners if their Realtors or developer did not inform them of the internal trails, what recourse they might have. Those present said they had none. Jabbour asked what could be done differently so such a misunderstanding would not occur again besides filing on the deed. Callahan noted that Countryside East and West were planned to have a road connecting the two areas. Kelley said the outlots are there and are platted to the farthest east and west sides. They have not been connected as the residents do not wish them to be. Callahan said it would have been his prediction that the road would go through as it was discussed when the development was planned. Vitas noted that these decisions were made in the past, and asked why they have to be carried out, as they may now not be a good idea. Callahan suggested another meeting be scheduled with the full Council to debate the issues as this agenda item does not relate to changing the plans. He asked that the residents understand the background noting the plat, the number of homes, the internal trails and how they fit within the City. Barb Hite, 2475 Countryside Drive, a resident of the older area of Countryside, said the residents expressed the same surprise when the developer discussed the plans with them. She said she is delighted with the Old Crystal Bay Bike Trail. It was questioned at that time that no other subdivision in Orono has internal trails. Hite added that others come from areas outside of Orono to use the Luce Line. She questioned the need for a bituminous trail to the Luce Line and the park. She sees sense in the Old Crystal Bay Bike Trail and the trail into Baker Park. Hite asked the Council to reconsider their decision and reasoning why a trail would be put through the neighborhood. Without the current trails, she might question how residents might get to the park. She would like to see the trail along Watertown Road. • r„ 12