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p MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON AUGUST 12, 1996 ( #12 - Dickey Property Internal Trails - Continued) • Callahan noted that he has used the term "bituminous trails" rather lightly noting the difference of opinion on trail surface between the Park Commission and the Staff. He also noted that the internal trails were not the idea of the Council but that of the developer who thought they would be an amenity to everyone. Gene Hite said he has lived in the neighborhood for 11 years. He said he was aware of the trails being platted and the suggestion of the trails being an amenity to the residents when the developer brought the plans to the Countryside neighbors. These neighbors were surprised and questioned Eiden regarding the trails. Hite said he understood why Eiden stopped promoting the trails and is surprised the Council feels they have to go ahead with the trails. He suggested the Council rethink their decision. He added that 9 of the 11 Domes in their neighborhood were present at the meeting mentioned and all were against the internal trails. Kelley asked if it was an amenity to the subdivision with access to the Luce Line. Gene Hite said no_ Jabbour reiterated that the concept of the trails were developer driven and said he was dumbfounded that it has become a problem. He questioned why it was not disclosed. He asked the homeowners to ask Eiden, who was present at this meeting. Eiden did not • comment. Callahan said the issue of whether the trails should be eliminated from the plat should be rescheduled on the agenda for an upcoming meeting. He asked that the homeowners notify Staff if they would like notification beyond the normal official notice. Goetten said she believes the concerns are well founded but misdirected towards the Council. She said the Council would be happy to discuss the issue but asked that the homeowners be aware of the historical background on what has taken place. Vitas said he was only informed of the trails 2 days ago. Callahan said the City was unaware that the homeowners did not know about the trails. Dennison said he was encouraged that the approval of the trails was seen as an amenity. Mary Dennison added that she was concerned with people coming off of the Luce Line noting her family consisting of four girls. ( * #13) APPOINTMENT OF ELECTION JUDGES - RESOLUTION #3752 Callahan moved, Kelley seconded, to approve Resolution #3752 appointing election judges for the September 10, 1996, primary election. Vote: Ayes 4, Nays 0. C] .1 13