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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON DECEMBER 9, 1996 ( #10 - #2197 John O'Sullivan - Continued) is 8) Applicant shall grant to the City a trail easement over the portion of pedestrian pathway located within the portion of Navarre Lane that was previously vacated. 9) The pathways, stairways, and bike trails within the applicant's property boundaries shall be maintained by the property owner, not by the City. All upkeep, maintenance and snow removal will be the responsibility of the property owner. 10) Applicant shall legally combine the vacated portions of right -of -way with the adjacent church property. 11) Applicant shall be responsible for executing the appropriate drainage, utility, access, and pedestrian/bike trial easements as noted above. Such easements shall be filed at the time the vacation resolution is filed by the County Attorney's office. Callahan asked O'Sullivan if he was in agreement with the resolution and conditions as noted. O'Sullivan said he was. He reiterated it was a compromise position from the original intent. He sees a ramp as an impossibility. He said those he has spoken to in the neighborhood feel a staircase is a good idea along with the path between the two parking lots. O'Sullivan said he also spoke with Dave Zetterstrom of Hennepin County regarding the right turn lane. Zetterstrom said by putting the bike traffic further up the street, it • would heighten the safety as traffic tends to not slow down. Callahan clarified that the walking path would be located between the two lanes of parking. Kelley asked about the curbing. Gaffron said there would be a 10' gap between the curbs. Callahan asked if this proposal has been presented to the Planning Commission. Gaffron said it had not and no member of the Planning Commission was present at the on -site meeting. O'Sullivan said the stairway option was brought up at the Planning Commission meeting. Jabbour questioned the ability to have a staircase with ADA regulations. Gaffron said as long as the trail leading from the parking lot does not serve a building while leading to another building, it is his understanding the staircase does not have to meet ADA regulations. Gaffi-on noted there would be about 18 steps. Huff indicated kids will take the shortest distance to get to their destination. Kelley said he believes kids will take the steps down with their bicycles. • 10