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Orono City Council <br /> Committee of the Whole <br /> October 14, 2008, 6:15 p.m. <br /> Orono City Council Chambers <br /> Present: Mayor Jim White, Council Members Cynthia Bremer, Jim Murphy and Dave Rahn; <br /> City Administrator Bill Wells, Finance Director Ron Olson, Assistant City <br /> Administrator for Long-Term Strategy Mike Gaffron, Public Works Supervisor pon <br /> DeBaere, City Engineer Tom Kellogg, Bonestroo Representative Kevin Hoglund, <br /> Metro District State Aid Engineer Greg Coughlin and Deputy State Aid Engineer Rick <br /> Kjonaas <br /> 1) MSA Report <br /> a) Discussed the removing of Orono private roads from state aid system with Mn/DOT <br /> officials present for meeting. <br /> *b) City Engineer will present case to Mn/DOT Screening Committee next week. <br /> c) Current Mn/DOT Screening Committee recommends a 5 year look back with negative <br /> impact on city of$50,000 per year for 5 years. <br /> 2) Roundabout <br /> a) Discussed the cities of Orono and Long Lake history of efforts to obtain Roundabout. <br /> *b) City to compile all information and bills to submit to Mn/DOT. Cost to finish this phase <br /> � of project is an additional $9,100.00. <br /> c) County will need to decide whether this is feasible. <br /> d) More information at future work session. <br /> 3) Casco Point Project � <br /> a) Reviewed map of properties with drainage issues. <br /> b) Questions raised: What happens if a homeowner does not want underground utilities? Is <br /> assessment process needed? What is cost of underground utilities? <br /> c) Information needed for next public meeting with Casco Point residents: <br /> • Better cost estimate to place utilities underground <br /> • Individual cost estimate if resident decides to install at later date <br /> • Conduit could be installed as road is re-constructed <br /> • Excel should attend next meeting to address citizen questions, cost and outages, etc... <br /> *• How does city finance utility installation underground? Good question for Soren? <br /> Saren address Council? Schedule Soren for work session. <br /> • Does a utility specialist attorney need to take lead? Soren's law office? Other? <br /> • Suggestion that letter be sent to Excel with request to address citizens for a"Utility <br /> Meeting" to be scheduled for next spring. <br /> 4) Stonebay <br /> a) Stonebay update and change orders for concrete at an estimated $5,100.00. <br /> 5) Lake Minnetonka Chamber <br /> a) Assessing members additional funds for operation costs. <br /> *Indicates Staff Action Item. <br />