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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING <br /> Monday,November 26,2018 <br /> 7:00 o'clock p.m. <br /> PUBLIC WORKS/CITY ENGINEER REPORT <br /> 8. EAST LONG LAKE TRAIL MASTERPLAN APPROVAL <br /> Edwards noted earlier this spring the City shut down the northern section of East Long Lake Road due to <br /> flooding and directed Staff and the Parks Commission to look at converting that portion of the road to a <br /> trail. Bolton&Menk put together a concept plan. The idea with the concept is to take that plan and seek <br /> grant opportunities for funding. <br /> The majority of the work would consist of the removal of the existing roadway and the provision of a new <br /> trail. Added to that are some stormwater and environmental improvements within the corridor, and then <br /> in specific locations they will be looking at places for rock outcroppings where people can fish along with <br /> the placement of some benches and tables. <br /> The Park Commission did discuss this item and sought public comment. Included in the Council packet <br /> is a consolidation of the public comments that were received. Some legitimate concerns were brought up <br /> but most of those will be better addressed when the detailed design is done. Overall people were <br /> supportive of the concept. <br /> Walsh commented this is an incredible opportunity because it is very rare to convert an existing road into <br /> a nature trail. The Park Commission and neighbors are excited about the prospect. The project also <br /> provides opportunities for some Eagle Scout projects as well as grant opportunities. Walsh stated this is <br /> an opportunity to make it a destination area. <br /> Council Members Crosby and Dankey agreed it is a wonderful opportunity for the community. <br /> Printup stated beautifying the area is a good move. <br /> Printup moved,Dankey seconded,to approve the master/concept plan for the East Long Lake <br /> Trail. VOTE: Ayes 4,Nays 0. <br /> 9. 2019 PUBLIC WORKS PLAN DRAFT <br /> Edwards stated the purpose of this item is to provide the City Council with an overview of the 2019 <br /> Public Works Plan draft. The final plan will be presented to the City Council at their December 10 <br /> meeting. The plan is an effort to improve the planning and budgeting of Public Works and Engineering <br /> activities for the City of Orono. <br /> There are individual items on the list that will be brought before the City Council for approval but this <br /> provides some direction to the Public Works Department on how to proceed. <br /> The intent of the Plan is as follows: <br /> 1. Provide an increased level of detail and refinement on those items from the Capital Improvement <br /> Plan(CIP)that are scheduled for the upcoming calendar and fiscal year. <br /> 2. Improve the coordination/timing of projects. <br /> Page 4 of 6 <br />