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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO COUNCIL MEETING <br />HELD JUNE 8, 1992 <br />‘ i <br />U:. <br />:l,'fee- <br />ia <br />5 L <br />X%'V- <br />u <br />^ '■ ‘ f-.. <br />Jr' <br />]• <br />:,.f- <br />ifa <br />t.' <br />#j: <br />(•13) PREPARATION OF PLANE. AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR RECONSTRUCTION <br />OF LEAF STREET - RESOLUTION #3132 <br />Moorse explained this is a request for authorization from the <br />Counci I to move ahead in the preparation of plans and <br />specifications for reconstruction of Leaf Street. <br />Cook explained that the portion of Leaf Street reconstruction will <br />be removed from the sewer bid and constructed with MSA funds. He <br />noted they are looking at a couple of options, an urban/rjral <br />section or a total rural section. The street would be <br />approximately 32’ when finished. <br />Butler asked how wide the road is currently. <br />Cook said It is 21-22’, with the shoulder areas in lieu of curb and <br />gutter. He noted the shouIder-to-shouIder width of the road Is <br />26*. He added the reconstruction would involve Leaf Street from <br />County Road 84 to Watertown Road. <br />Butler reported that MSA funds can only be used if the road <br />connects to another MSA street or State Highway. <br />Cook noted that the sewer construction will impact the vegetation <br />In the area more than the street reconstruction. <br />Jabbour asked the width of the existing right-of-way. <br />Cook said the right-of-way is 66’ wide. <br />Jabbour stated that no one wants to encourage the widening of a <br />roadway. He asked Cook what the residents in the area would be <br />saving by using MSA funds. <br />Cook explained there is an approximate $100,00 difference. He <br />noted the road constructed to MSA standards would cost more because <br />of the additional amenities. He indicated that the City could <br />apply for a variance to the road standards that would allow <br />construction at a 28’ width. <br />Butler felt they should apply for the variance. She asked if they <br />would be able to box the sewer construction to stay within the <br />rIght-of-way. <br />Cook noted they would be using this method as often as possible. <br />Qoetten said she assumed this project would be done in a timely <br />manner. <br />8 <br />V'.,- \