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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON AUGUST 28, 1995 ( #14 - County Road 15 Project, Orono Orchard and East - Continued) • Hurr noted that the project does not serve the residents of Orono only. • Jabbour questioned why Wayzata will not incur any costs with the project in their area. Polyczyk said the staff has a participation cost policy, and Wayzata would incur costs of their own. The construction cost would be paid by the County, the same as Orono, but Wayzata would still be responsible for the right -of -way costs. Callahan suggested that the recovery area all be changed to suburban. Hurr and Callahan noted that the area is not developed only because it is wetlands and undevelopable. Polyczyk said the character of the road does change in the area mentioned. The utility lines were considered. It was suggested to move the wires outside of the clear zone. Kelley questioned if there was enough room to do this. Hurr said only 3' is required. Callahan suggested putting the lines on the south side which the County said could be done. The idea of burying wires underground was mentioned but said to be expensive. The County does not have any mechanism for this in their cost policy. The County representative was asked if the road would remain partially opened during construction or closed. This will be decided with the City but work can best be accomplished if the road is closed. Kelley asked if the work would need to be done in the winter months due to the wetlands involved. It was said that the area would be wet and soggy even during the winter months. Kelley suggested keeping one lane open and be reversible depending on the time of day. Jabbour asked if a floating road could be done. The County representative said this was an option. Gerhardson asked that the County check with Mn/DOT regarding the recovery areas. Goetten said she would insist that a legal access be provided for her lakeshore property which is currently shown without one. The County was asked to see if costs could be reduced and/or offset by the City providing wetland mitigation. The County representative said the funding was 1995 for this project has been rolled over to 1996 and will continue to be carried forward as conversation continues with the City. The County would like the schedule for this project to satisfy both the County and City. 15