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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, June 22, 2015 7:00 o’clock p.m. _____________________________________________________________________________________ Page 2 of 19 Turner stated last winter the Council indicated that they may be amenable to that. Turner stated they have gone through a process of identifying the streetlight concept that would best fit the corridor and be consistent with the lighting chosen by Long Lake. Turner displayed a picture of the light pole that is under consideration. Turner stated this light pole is similar to the light poles Orono installed in Navarre. The light pole has options for a flag mount, a banner mount, and also includes a separate circuit for electrical. The next item is utility burial. The Council’s indication last winter was that expensive and they were uncertain whether to proceed forward with that item. Turner indicated they have put a little more research into the costs for that. The cost for burying the overhead power lines along the north side of the corridor from Brown Road to Willow Road would be approximately $350,000. In addition, the Council also had a significant discussion last winter about whether or not an entrance monument into the City would be appropriate, which would likely be located at the intersection of Brown Road. Turner noted Long Lake is considering installing a monument in the southeast quadrant of that intersection. The costs for that monument have been estimated and would be approximately $83,200. Turner displayed a picture of a possible monument that could be installed. Turner stated the Council should decide whether or not they would like to add that to the plans. McMillan asked when they would like an answer from the City Council. Turner stated they are in the process of developing the 90 percent plans and that they would appreciate an answer in the next four to six weeks. Walsh asked if the monument would be constructed on City property. Turner indicated it would be included as part of the project and that the cost is approximately $83,000, which includes the engineering and construction costs. Turner stated at this point it is unclear whether it would be on county or city property and they would have to identify how it fits into the existing right-of- way. Walsh asked if it would preclude the City from doing it at some point in the future. Turner stated that is a possibility. McMillan noted the north side of Brown Road is Orono and the south side is Long Lake. Levang commented that could be confusing with two monuments. McMillan noted the City Council initially talked about this and they were not really interested in the monument. McMillan stated it is something that could be added later. Walsh asked if Hennepin County would be interesting in financing the additional lighting and the burial of utilities.