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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO COUNCIL MEETING HELD JULY 25, 1994 • BID AWARD NORTH BROWN ROAD RECONSTRUCTION (CONTINUED) Mayor Callahan confirmed there will be no assessment to the neighboring residents. Gerhardson stated construction would begin in mid - August. Individual landowners will be contacted. Armand Brachman and George Johnson commented that staff had already made contacts with the residents and had been working with them to address their concerns. Mayor Callahan called a recess from 8:58 p.m. to 9:12 p.m. KELLY AVENUE DRAINAGE Engineer Cook reviewed the Kelly Avenue drainage problem. Current culverts are not functioning properly. The existing system should be replaced with culverts placed in correct locations. He referred to a diagram with four alternate solutions. Alternatives C or D best address the water quality problem. There would be somewhat less maintenance with Alternative D. Easement costs and tree removal have not been included in the project estimates. Raising Kelly Avenue had been considered but there is still the potential for damage and it really doesn't take care of the drainage problem. Since no individual property owner will realize significant benefit, it is difficult to do a special assessment on this type of project. A storm water utility could be initiated City-wide to provide funding for these types of projects. Similar situations exist on Highland and Livingston. Kelly and Jabbour felt this was a very dangerous area and preliminary discussions should • continue with property owners in the area. Goetten felt there was a responsibility to the citizens of Orono to address this problem. Hun did not feel the proposed schedule was realistic with construction proposed for September 19, 1994. Mayor Callahan noted the possible cost was $70,000 plus unknown amounts to obtain easements and this information should be provided to residents. Gerhardson will do a written request to property owners to further discuss the project. MAYOR/COUNCIL REPORT Hun reported that she had attended the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District meetings related to the water quality of Long Lake. Aeration and chemical (alum) treatment were discussed. The MCWD would assume the major costs but asked if Orono would participate. Hurr indicated to the MCWD that she would need more information before the City could commit to participation. Mayor Callahan commented on the LMCD report regarding septic tank problems. He noted the State Statutes supersede the Shoreland Regulations of the DNR. 8 •