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J \MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, May 23,2005 7:00 o’clock p.m. (PVBUC COMMENTS, CoHOmuei^ Moorse explained that a different access, as proposed by the consultants, would potentially benefit this propeity, but the topographic issues would have to be resolved before proceeding with any construction. The City agreed to pay to have the applicants’ engineer work out what would need to be done to match the site to the intersection. Thou^ the delays due to the intersection are no fault of their own, Jenna Carlson wished to have it reflected in the record that diis delay has adversely affected them, as they have financial commitments and timelines to move forward with interested businesses for these office spaces. Philip Carlson stated that he has seen estimates of $150,000 to change the intersection and topographies of the site. He maintained that he could not pass along that type of expenditure to his clients and asked for a straight answer. Murphy suggested the Carlsons meet with staff and council members Tuesday afternoon to discuss the specifics. While he apologized that the delay may be causing the Carlsons undo angst, Murphy felt the information that staff had to share with them would be helpful, as the turnback of Highway 12 was more than a mere intersection change. Murphy acknowledged that it was unfortunate that the Carlsons’ project happened to fall within the same timeline as the turnback project, but also pointed out the unique opportunity it affords them which could be further detailed Tuesday. Jenna Carlaon reiterated her objection that they were removed from the agenda this evening without being given prior notice dun this afternoon, nor any action plan. Sanaevere stated that, had the item been on the evening ’s agenda, he would have tabled or denied it due to die lack of information regarding the potential intersection change anyway. He felt he needed to hear what the turnback committee had to share before making any kind of reconunendatioo. Gaffron suggested dut Engineer Kellogg attend the meeting to answer questions Tuesday as well. Philip Carlson voiced his frustration that, in essence, anything that is decided with regard to the intersection seems to be fidling upon the burden of the applicant. He questioned why the applicant should be shouldering the entire cost responsibility of changes the city wishes to make to the intersection. Murphy pointed out that the City paid the initial SI ,200 for the engineer ’s report, noting that it would be feasible to expect that several businesses along highway 12 will be sharing the cost of access improvements because they each will absolutely benefit from the changes. ‘■r. PAGE 3 of 7 i