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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, October 26, 2009 7:00 o’clock p.m. _____________________________________________________________________________________ Page 8 of 11 (4. DAKOTA RAIL TRAIL PARKING – THREE RIVERS PARK DISTRICT, Continued) avoid a dangerous situation and that they are watching the situation very closely to see how that is working. Murphy noted there are a number of stop signs and yield signs for vehicles and pedestrians, which is a confusing situation, and suggested that Three Rivers consider eliminating some of the signage. Murphy pointed out the DNR has very few signs on the Luce Line even on the busy intersections and that he is not aware of there being an issue at those sites as to who should stop. Murphy commented that Orono Orchard Road and County Road 15 is currently a dangerous situation. McMillan commented that she has received a number of complaints about the crossing at County Road 15 and that a few people have indicated they will no longer cross at that intersection and will instead go down to 110. Mrs. Schneck indicated there is also a safety issue for people who park along the curb as well given the curve in the road, which causes a blind spot for people going down Bayview. Clem Birch, 2205 Bayview Place, stated the majority of the discussion has centered around daylight parking, and that they are experiencing an increasing number of people that are parking in the evening as well, particularly near the corner. Loren Schoenzeit stated his family is a regular user of the trail and that the Navarre parking lot is too far given the age of his children. Schoenzeit stated that small children need a parking area near the trail. Jeff Schneck asked how emergency vehicles can access the area if cars are parked on both sides of the road. Farniok stated that could be an issue if there ever is a fire. Schneck stated the small parking area is located in front of the stop sign and that it is difficult to see the stop sign if a van or a larger vehicle is parked there. White requested that the Three Rivers Board discuss the comments and suggestions of the neighbors and then hold another meeting in approximately three weeks. Carlson stated he appreciates the comments of the neighbors and that their goal is to arrive at an agreeable solution. Carlson requested the City Council make a formal motion directing Three Rivers address this issue. Bremer moved, McMillan seconded, that the City of Orono formally requests that Three Rivers address the parking situation in the Bayview area for the Dakota Trail. VOTE: Ayes 5, Nays 0. Sarah Wyatt gave a brief update on the activities of Three Rivers. Wyatt noted the pedestrian bridge at Highway 7 and County Road 92 will be open to bids November 23rd and that the Lake Independence Trail is now open from Maple Street to Highway 55. There was a delay with the paving and it will likely not be completed up to Loretto this fall. The creative play area at Lake Rebecca is in the process of being renovated and should ready by the spring. Item #02 - CC Agenda - 11/09/09 Approve Council Minutes 11/26/09 [Page 8 of 11]