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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON AUGUST 12, 1996 ( #12) INTERNAL TRAILS IN OLD CRYSTAL BAY ROAD ADDITION • (DICKEY PROPERTY) Moorse reported that the Dickey property portion of the Crystal Bay Addition Subdivision was to include a set of internal trails. The City has acquired the easements, but the trails have not yet been constructed. There has been discussion over time on what type of trails. In order to bring the topic to a conclusion and gain input, Moorse planned to meet with Park Chair Flint, Dick Putnam of Tandem Properties, and Tony Eiden, owner of the lots. It was discovered prior to the meeting that Putnam was under the impression that the Council did not want internal trails. Putnam had then asked for clarification. Moorse said the minutes from the meetings relating to the property and the resolution indicated a system of public trails to be developed by the developer. He asked the Council for clarification in order to move forward. Callahan inquired if there were easements. Mabusth said the easements were shown on the sketch and located 5' on both sides of the lot lines and cul -de -sacs. Mabusth showed an overhead of the resolution viewing the designation of the internal trails. Putnam referenced a paragraph in a memo by Moorse where it was indicated that Putnam was of the opinion the trails would not be constructed. Putnam said this was not true adding that he had said, "No one knew what the trails were going to be." Putnam then referenced four resolutions directing him on proceeding with the trails and 'indicated that • he had completed what was directed. Putnam said no one knew what was going to be done with outlot A and the park. He said the agreement said he was to take the barn down which has been done. Putnam said he asked to speak with Moorse to solve the problem and was informed by Mabusth that the issue would be on the Council agenda. • Jabbour asked Putnam if he had informed the neighbors that the trails were going in. Putnam replied that he had sold the property to Eiden. He said he did grading on the private road, but the Council would have to refer to Eiden on this property. Jabbour said there was major discussion over this issue when the property was plotted. Kelley added that the discussion was held on how to mark the trails. Putnam commented that there was nothing saying what was needed or what should be done. He said he was told to put the trails in but not what to do. Callahan said he was hearing two different stories from Moorse and Putnam. Callahan said it was his understanding that the trails and easements were to be installed, but no decision had been made on whether the trails should be paved. Callahan said the Park Commission and Staff were of differing viewpoints on the surface and had come to no conclusion. It was his point of view that Putnam was to pay for the trails and needed to discuss with the City and Commission. Callahan said it was the desire of the Park Commission to obtain a plan and construct the trails and had asked to consult with Putnam. 9