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Mike K. inquired as to what the city's options were if they disagree with the MSB's final action. He <br /> stated he had a meeting with the mayor and city attorney from Orono and he expects to have another <br /> to explain this adjustment. <br /> Rick Kjonaas explained that, according to Julie Skallman, the MSB motion is a recommendation to <br /> the Commissioner of Transportation. If the city disagrees, their next step is to schedule a meeting <br /> with Julie, as the Commissioner's representative. At this meeting, the city would present its case, <br /> and Julie, taking the MSB's motion into consideration, would make the final decision. <br /> Lee stated that they all acknowledge and appreciate the efforts of the city. They came forward on <br /> their own and we all acknowledge their honesty and integrity. He stated that this adjustment could <br /> have been longer. It could have been from 11 to 25 years. We know they have been receiving other <br /> city's money for at least 11 years. <br /> Mike M. stated that we have not made a recommendation on a pay back period. <br /> Craig stated that a payback period should be at least 5 years. <br /> Deb stated that we should work with the city on a time line. <br /> Rick K. feels that State Aid could negotiate a pay back with the city based on its construction and <br /> maintenance schedules. <br /> Lee proposed the following friendly amendment: <br /> A repayment schedule for the negative adjustment should be made within a 3 to <br /> 5 year time period based on discussions between the city and the DSAE. <br /> Dave and Craig agreed to the friendly amendment. <br /> The motion was called. <br /> Motion carries unanimously <br /> Greg thanked the subcommittee for the opportunity to present a DSAE recommendation and <br /> indicated he will support decisions of the subcommittee and MSB. <br /> The meeting was then adjourned. <br /> Respectfully submitted, <br /> R. Marshall Johnston <br /> Municipal State Aid Needs Unit <br /> For the Combined Subcommittee <br /> Recommendation of the Subcommittee to the MSB <br /> That the city of Orono receive a 5 year retroactive adjustment for the Needs generated by the <br /> excess mileage they had on the MSAS system because of using private roads in their <br /> computations. Based upon discussions between the city and the DSAE, the city shall have from <br /> three to five years to repay the excess funds they have received. <br /> 43 <br />