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COUNCIL MINUTES SEPTEMBER 22, 1997 Consideration of Accepting a Trail Easement, Clearwater Creek - Ms. Wyland reviewed Council's approval of the final plat for the Clearwater Creek 2nd Addition in September of 1996. At that time, a 15 -foot -wide trail, indicated as "Park" on the plat, was dedicated on the rear lot lines of those lots west of Tele Lane. This 15 -foot park trail separates the newly platted lots from an existing residence that fronts on Otter Lake Road. The Otter Lake Road lot is a triangular piece of property. Ms. Wyland explained that following completion of site grading, Staff found that installation of the trail as shown on the final plat would require the removal of a number of large deciduous trees, including some significant oak trees. After discussion with the developer, the City Forester worked with the surveyor to relocate the trail to preserve as many of the larger trees as possible. The developer agreed to this relocation, and has graded and rocked the proposed trail. Builders who have purchased lots in this location are well aware of the trail and it was scheduled to be paved this month. Staff reviewed this trail location and, in fact, worked diligently with the developer to minimize the encroachment of the trail onto the adjoining properties. The Comprehensive Park Plan calls for a trail in this location, and the Park Board recommended this location due to wetland constraints along Otter Lake Road as well as for the purpose of keeping bicycle traffic separated from Otter Lake Road traffic. For the reasons stated above, Staff recommended acceptance of this trail location and easement alignment. Council Member Lyden moved to deny acceptance of the trail easement and return this matter to the Park Board for reconsideration. Motion failed for lack of a second. Mayor Landers called for reasons for the suggested denial of the trail easement. Council Member Lyden explained that at the last work session extensive discussion took place regarding the impact of the proposed trail location on the property in that area, and the consensus at that time was that it should be further investigated. Ms. Wyland confirmed that Council Members Kuether and Bergeson expressed a number of concerns at the work session. Council Member Neal then moved to deny acceptance of the trail easement and return this matter to the Park Board for reconsideration. Council Member Lyden seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. CITY ENGINEER'S REPORT, DAVID AHRENS Consideration of SECOND READING, Ordinance No. 26 - 97, Amending Section 401.18, Subdivision 7, Municipal Water System, Connection Applications - Mr. Ahrens explained that approval of this ordinance would add subdivision 7 to the Lino Lakes City Code requiring new homes to install an automatic meter reading (AMR) device. The Code specifies the location and method of installation of the meter and the meter interface unit. The AMR device will allow the City to read meters via a telephone call within the home to a computer at City Hall. By implementing this system the City will save on future need to increase meter reading personnel and/or length of time to read meters. This ordinance covers new construction at this time, and existing water utility accounts will remain on the current method of meter reading. However, Staff will likely request Council to change certain neighborhoods over to the new meter reading system. 11