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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON AUGUST 28,1995 ( #13 - County Road 15 at Bracketts Point Curve - Continued) • The width of the road will involve an 8' shoulder and one 12' lane in each direction as well as the introduction of the left turn lane. The curve speed would be 25 mph and would provide a better sight distance than currently seen. There would also be room for a disabled vehicle. Better safety would be provided for anyone walking or biking the road. Several Council Members voiced their concern with anyone biking or walking on the road. The County has spoken with several neighbors on the project, which was staked in April of 1995. Kelley, Jabbour, and Goetten were all of the opinion that the road project should be discussed with the neighbors. Kelley asked what would happen if sewer were to come to the area. Gerhardson said the connection could be made to City lines and a lift station built. Callahan remarked that the neighbors voiced their concern with the project a year ago. Hurr said opinions might be different with the project totally within the right -of -way. Callahan asked that a vote be taken on the project soon. It was decided that the neighborhood would be presented with the project first and then a vote taken. Council directed to proceed with the project and set up the neighborhood meeting. ( #14) COUNTY ROAD 15 MAJOR MAINTENANCE PROJECT: ORONO • ORCHARD INTERSECTION AND EAST Polyczyk from Hennepin County noted that at the May 22 meeting of the Council, the Council approved a preliminary layout which would eliminate the right turn, and move the intersection to the east. Concern was expressed over the right -of -way costs. Based on the approval given on the layout, the cost was projected at $265,000 to be shared equally between the City and County. This was presented to the City and found to be too high in cost. In responding to what could be done, the County met with Mn/DOT and determined that the recovery area could be downscaled. Because the area was platted, the County was able to change from a rural recovery requiring 30' to a suburban recovery, requiring 20'. Polyczyk said the real estate people evaluated the new right -of- way, and a projected cost was found to be $200,000, which would be shared equally between the City and County. Goetten asked if the cost would be less if the work was done on the south side. Moorse and Jabbour said it would probably cost more in that area. The mitigation for the wetlands is unknown as this time. The approval for the improvement has already been granted. At this time, the Council needs to approve the cost only. • 14