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