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<br /> ORONO COUNCIL MEETIPIG HELD JULY 26, 1976 Page 2
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<br /> • Dick Benson, City Administrator, stated that the BIKE TRAIL PROJECT
<br /> proposed Bike Trail project funded by the State
<br /> � does follow the same criteria as the F.A.U. Grant
<br /> applied for by the City of Orono two years ago.
<br /> � The present Federal Demonstration Project and the
<br /> previously applied for F,A.U. Grant are entirely
<br /> • different routes that, if approved by the two
<br /> agencies, would require some City funding. F.A.Uo
<br /> � ($120,OOOo F,D.P, $37,500) which would have to
<br /> � be supported by a mill levy. The question
<br /> that always arises is, what �aill the environmental
<br /> � impact be, hardcover, trees, other removal of
<br /> natural obstructions, etc.
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<br /> I recommend we apply for the project now and if
<br /> � approved by the agencies, then allocate monies
<br /> . for an environmental study, if this is a chargable
<br /> expense to the projecto
<br /> � P1ro t•7alt Lathrop, Park Commission Chairman, and
<br /> � Fern Kuhalsky, Bike/Hike Trails Chairwoman,
<br /> addressed the City Council in favor of the project
<br /> • and reviewed the entire project,
<br /> � Paurus moved, Butler seconded, to apply for
<br /> the Federal Demonstration Project in the amount
<br /> � o� $37,500. Nlotion, Ayes (3) - P1ays (0) e
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<br /> � lsayor Searles spoke briefly of his concerns of LAI:E AiINNETONKA SAFETY
<br /> public safety on Lake Minnetonka stating that
<br /> � this is of the utmost importance to all residents
<br /> • and users of the lake as recreation increases
<br /> each year.
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<br /> � Paurus moved, Butler seconded, that the request VARIANCE
<br /> of Fred Ryan, 1345 North Arm Drive, for a setback 1345 North Arm Drive
<br /> r variance, be referred to the Planning Commissiono
<br /> • PZotion, Ayes (3) - Nays (0) .
<br /> i Paurus moved, Butler seconded, that the request VARIANCE
<br /> � of Robert Edwall, 2640 Kelly Avenue, for a lot 2640 ICelly Avenue
<br /> area and width variance, be referred to the
<br /> • Planning Commission. Motion, Ayes (3) - D1ays (0) a
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<br /> • Paurus rioved, IIutler seconded, that the reguest VARIAI�ICE
<br /> of Travis Smith, 1945 Fagerness Point Road, for 1945 Fagerness Point Road
<br /> � a rear yard setback variance, be referred to the
<br /> �Planning Commission. 1�4otion, Ayes (3) - rlays (0) .
<br /> • Paurus moved, Butler seconded, that the request VARIANCE
<br /> of Earl Norwood, 1360 Vine Place, for a variance, 1360 Vine Place
<br /> � be referred to the Planning Commission. Motion,
<br /> Ayes (3) - Nays (0) .
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