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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, August 26,2002 7:00 o’clock p.m. (NORTH ARM LANE PAVING PROJECT, ConUnncd) Muiphy stated that there were more reasons to pave the road, than to not, however, he questioned if the City could further reduce the «^st of the assessment since this is the last gravel road in Orono and paving it will save the City money. Sansevere concurred, speculating that if the City saves SI,500 annually by reducing the number of trips to the area, it could in turn likely reduce the cost. Gappa indicated that after bids are collected, this could be addressed during the assessment hearing. Sansevere asked Mrs. Smith if she would be interested in learning more about the deferral program. On a personal note, Murphy added that, as charged with maintaining a private gravel road, he felt the residents would be far letter off with a paved roadway, but suggested the country charm of the area be maintained. Mr. Sipprell pointed out that their postal carriers have expressed concer traveling this roadway under certain weather conditions. Murphy moved. While seconded, to approve Resolution No. 48S8, ordering the preparation of plans and specincations for the North Arm Lane paving project VOTE: Ayes S, Nays 0. Sansevere asked if language should be added to the recommendation with regard to defiaying the costs. Gappa felt the time to address this question would be at the assessment hearing. MAYOR/COUNCIL REPORT Mayor Peterson asked how the City was progressing with the mediation between Joel Walvatne and Cliff Otten. Moorse indicated diat the mediators would be contacting both parties within the next few days to begin the mediation process. Mayor Peterson pointed out that she would be late to the September 9,2002 City Council meeting, and asked Sansevere to begin the meeting without her. FAGEI9of22