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" REG"JLAR P4EETING OF THE OR0210 COUNCIL, ?�RCH 16 , 1978 Page 3 <br /> ZJe are also officially requesting the option to hold LUCE LINE TRAIL PLAN <br /> open the public hearing for further conments fror.l (Continued) <br /> ur Park Cor;lmission. " <br /> Lti'alter R. Benson <br /> Letter from �aalter R. Benson, City Administrator, <br /> to P4r. Otto Christensen, dated February 21, 1978, <br /> states: <br /> "This letter is to confirm your a�pearance on tne <br /> Council agenda rSarch 16, 1978 to discuss your letter <br /> of February 8 , 1978, concerning the Luce Line Trail; <br /> and also the conceptual approval of plans for <br /> ��illow Drive and the DNR rest area. <br /> Enclosed are copies of Council minutes concerning <br /> th� Luce Line Trail rest area. " ' <br /> Walter R. Benson <br /> P4inutes of the Orono Council meeting held rsay 9 , <br /> 1977, state: , <br /> "T4r. James Bloemendal, r4r. Lann_y Searmore and Pir. Otto <br /> Christensen,Department of Natural Resources representa- <br /> �:ives, presented a film on DIJR trials and discussed <br /> leases , easements, and land acquisition as they <br /> relate to present and future trial programs. <br /> Mayor Van Nest stated that the citizens are still <br /> concerned with trail supervision and regulations <br /> and the lack of policing. rsr. Bloemendal cor.unented <br /> that the State has determined to re_qulate and <br /> police the trail and the local conservation officer, <br /> Mr. Jim Granger, should be notified of any problems. <br /> P4ayor Van I•7est asked if there were any plans to <br /> expand existing trails or parking areas and asked <br /> the DNR officals to keep the City inforr.led to allow <br /> sufficient review tir►e. <br /> P�lr. Seamore, who is now Regional Admiriistrator for <br /> the Di1R, cor.unented that he was with the Division <br /> of Waters for some tir.►e and complimented the <br /> Council on their stand with marinas in attempting <br /> to environmentally protect Lake P4innetonka. " <br /> Minutes of the Orono Council meeting held June 13, <br /> 1977, state: <br /> "Otto Christensen,Luce Line Trail Plann�r, <br /> discussed with the City Council a preliminary <br /> design for an 18-acre rest area located at Willow <br /> Drive and the DPdR Trail. The area will be designed <br /> to acconmodate users of the trail as a rest area <br /> and horse, ski, and bicycle trails. lsr. Christensen <br /> (Continued) <br />