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MINUTES OF THE <br />ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING <br />Tuesday, May 26, 2015 <br />7:00 o’clock p.m. <br />_____________________________________________________________________________________ <br /> <br />Page 12 of 22 <br /> <br />9. BALDUR PARK ROAD DESIGN GUIDANCE (continued) <br /> <br />Walsh stated when the money from FEMA is taken into account, with full-depth reclamation, the City <br />will be $47,000 out of pocket, and that the partial depth reconstruction would be $120,000 out of pocket. <br />Walsh indicated that is roughly $75,000 difference and that in five years the City could do the whole road <br />again. Walsh stated in his view that is the more strategic dollars spent. <br /> <br />Martini stated that is a good point and that the question is whether or not it could be reclaimed in the <br />future. <br />Edwards stated the advantage of Option No. 3 is that the City can do a mill and overlay in ten years. <br />Edwards noted any other major project on this road will require a full-depth reconstruction if a <br />reclamation is done at this time. <br /> <br />Walsh stated as long as the structure is still sound, a mill and overlay can be done. Walsh stated the <br />Council needs to realize it is all about the structure and that nothing in any option says the structure will <br />hold up. Walsh stated he is attempting to be more strategic on the dollars in the short-term knowing the <br />City can do it all over again if they want to with the money they save by not doing a full-depth <br />reconstruction. <br /> <br />McMillan asked if a mill and overlay can be done on a road that has been reclaimed. <br /> <br />Martini indicated it would depend on the subgrade. <br /> <br />Levang asked if the soil borings show that there is a point on the road where it is a lot mushier. <br /> <br />Martini indicated the north end of the road is definitely in a different condition than the south and that the <br />swamp materials are closer to the surface in that area. <br /> <br />Levang commented peat moss and other subgrade materials will always be unstable. Levang asked if the <br />full reconstruction would be a process that would displace the residents to some degree. <br /> <br />Martini stated it will definitely be more disruptive but that he is not sure they will get a longer life out of <br />it. Martini stated in his view it is between Option 2 and Option 3. Martini stated the attractive thing <br />about Option 3 is the potential to put in a new base and put some fabric down to help preserve it. <br /> <br />Levang stated she understands the role of the fabric and that it offers some protection that the City would <br />otherwise not get. Levang stated the road is in terrible shape and that she wants the City to be smart about <br />the work. Levang indicated she feels strongly about Option 3. <br /> <br />Printup moved, Levang seconded, to approve Design Option 3 for Baldur Park Road. <br /> <br />McMillan indicated she is more in favor of Option 2 since the cost benefit is greater. McMillan stated <br />under Option 3, it would cost $80,000 more. McMillan indicated she receives calls on a regular basis <br />about the roads and that the City needs to stretch its road dollars. McMillan noted the City has performed <br />a couple of mill and overlays in the past few years and that they are continuing down the path of getting <br />the roads in better shape but that Minnesota is a tough climate for the roads. <br />Item #03 - CC Agenda - 06/08/2015 <br />Approval of Council Minutes 05/26/15 [Page 12 of 22]