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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON OCTOBER 23, 1995 ( 912 - County Road 15 Project - Continued) • Callahan informed Grube that the City's policy regarding wetland mitigation was somewhat different than that of the County and asked if any adjustments were possible in the costs. Grube said the City and County were close to reaching an agreement and felt the two bodies could reach a decision. He asked that the City recognize that the costs lay in the area of $50,000 to $65,000 without the wetland mitigation. Grube said the numbers would be fine tuned, and he did understand the City's philosophy. Grube cited the example of the recent stoplight installation and the escalating costs. It was his desire that the same problems would not arise in cost escalation for this project and assured the City that the County was attempting to make a fair representation of the costs involved. Bruce Polaczyk answered the question of the City's cost responsibilities. The City would be responsible for costs in creating the wetland site. The digging and the landscaping would be costs incurred by the County. Minor retaining walls may be required, which wftld be at the expense of the City. Berms, curbs, and any minor drainage encountered would involve a 50% responsibility to the County and is expected not to exceed $15,000. Callahan asked the County representatives if they could anticipate the total costs for the construction including the retaining walls. Polaczyk said there were no solid numbers available at this time. The method of construction has not been determined. There are some unsuitable materials in the area, and the County has not yet decided if the materials would be removed or the road floated over the material. Also of concern was the • difficulty in knowing the impact on the wetland as it relates to wetland mitigation. There is 0.6 acre of area to mitigate. If more area is needed, it could prompt a higher right -of- way cost as well as higher construction costs. Kelley said he was concerned with open ended construction costs and would like to agree on a fixed amount for the City's allocation. Polaczyk said more detailed design work would need to be done to come up with a more solid estimation of the total costs involved. Kelley asked if the County would be willing to sign that the City would pay a fixed maximum cost. Grube said he would not be willing to do so. Callahan said with the costs unknown at this time, it would be difficult for the City to commit to the project. Grube said he understood the City's need to be conservative and their desire to refine the final project costs. Kelley asked what would happen if contingencies arose. Grube said there would need to be a cap or control on these. The City would know the boundaries of the right -of -way acquisitions, but they would be subject to market value changes. The County will finalize plans and know the storm water amounts and be able to estimate from the completed plans a cost that would create a greater comfort level for the City. • 14