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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, July 24, 2017 7:00 o'clock p.m. 17. OLD CRYSTAL BAY ROAD (CSAH 112-CSAH 6) FEASIBILITY STUDY PROPOSAL -Continued Martini indicated they will be looking at adding turn lanes, reviewing access points, and options for traffic control devices at the different intersections. Martini stated ultimately that will be put together into a preliminary design along with cost estimates. Seals moved, Dankey seconded, to authorize Bolton and Menk to commence development of a feasibility study for a fee not to exceed $24,000. VOTE: Ayes 3, Nays 0. 17A. BIG ISLAND STORAGE CONTAINER Edwards recommended a storage container be purchased and placed on Big Island for the storage of maintenance equipment. The estimated cost for a 10' x 8' x 8' container would be approximately $3,400, with another couple thousand dollars to have a contractor bring it over to Big Island. Walsh stated the City is looking at mowing the park 12 times per year at a cost of $3,600, which would basically pay for the container. In addition, the Fire Department has indicated they would like to be able to have a couple of motors out there to pump water, which would make access to Big Island for fire service faster as well. Seals commented the container is one of the better options for storage and is pretty indestructible. Seals moved, Dankey seconded, to approve the purchase of a 10' x 8' x 8' storage container and to hire a contractor to bring it to Big Island. VOTE: Ayes 3, Nays 0. MAYOR/COUNCIL REPORT Dankey stated she would like to compliment the people who organized the Carman Bay LID. Seals reported she attended the Mound Fire Department versus the Orono Police Department softball game, which was a lot of fun even though Orono did not win the game. The Orono Police Department will also be playing the Long Lake Fire Department. Seals stated the Big Island Committee has been meeting regularly and that there is a cleanup day scheduled for this Thursday. A lot of people have volunteered to help clean the island and the City has received lots of donations from Home Depot, the Boy Scouts, and others. Seals noted the Big Island and Back kayaking event coordinated by Rick Carter is set for August 12. Walsh stated there are a couple of Boy Scout troops and veterans that will be helping out with the cleanup. Walsh noted coming to the area in the near future is the Tour de Tonka, Long Lake Corn Days, and the Orono City Council float. Walsh noted the Board of the Orono Ice Arena and the Orono Youth Hockey Association is in the process of raising money for Phase 2 of their improvement plan, which involves raising another $700,000 to Page 10