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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, January 13, 2014 7:00 o’clock p.m. _____________________________________________________________________________________ Page 4 of 17 (3. GREEN TREES ROAD SANITARY SEWER EXTENSION – RESOLUTION NO. 6358, Continued) Martini indicated it would be similar to a sump pump. McMillan noted the grinder stations do run off of electricity. Struve stated all of the homeowners have been notified of that as well. Martini stated to his understanding one of the properties has a pump from the tank to the drain field currently. Struve stated the homeowners have been informed of the potential downfalls to the system but they have elected to move forward with the project. McMillan commented it is usually better to have a gravity system. Struve stated in this case the expense did not warrant a gravity system since it would require a lot of manholes to make the corners, which would require a number of different setups for the directional boring, or it would require an open cut in the roadway, which essentially requires replacement of the road and adds significantly to the costs. There would also be some restoration and additional easement costs. Struve indicated the City will be asking for voluntary easements and that the estimated costs are predicated on the fact that the easements will be obtained for minimal or no cost. Struve indicated there are still some details to be worked out prior to final approval but based on the conversations he has had with the property owners, he is confident the City will be able to obtain those easements. Mayor McMillan opened the public hearing at 7:19 p.m. There were no public comments regarding this item. Mayor McMillan closed the public hearing at 7:19 p.m. Printup moved, Levang seconded, to direct Staff to advertise the project for bidding and to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 6358, a Resolution Approving the Plans and Specifications and Ordering the Improvement. VOTE: Ayes 4, Nays 0.