Agenda Packet Cc - regular meeting 8/8/1988

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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO COUNCIL MEETING HELD JULY 11, 198P whether this project was really necessary. Gerhardson stated yes, that the Road was in really bad shape, and it appears that the residents were willing to pay for the repairs if they were reasonable, which is a good way to get the job done. Callahan questioned a previous statement that the Road was in remarkably good condition and did not need repairs. Goetten stated that she went out there and the road is not in good shape. Gerrtlardson stated that the road itself is in good condition, however the patchwork that has been done is not the best looking and it does not conform to a consistent width throughout the entire area, which is what the residents would like to have done. The Council is concerned with the cost involved with one more feasibility study. Goetten pointed out however, that Mr. Dayton is correct in that the study does have to be done before anything further could be done. She wanted to discuss Bohn's Point Circle, which is private road maintained by the City. She feels that the City should not be involved in taking over private roads until they look at the situation in the City as a whole regarding private roads. She feels this issue must be addressed since it is becomming more and more prevalent. The question was asked of Gerhardson as to just how these private roads were maintained. ,Gerhardson explains that the roads were there and it was easier to take care of the road as opposed to backing up in someone's driveway and turning around. Callahan moved that the City not undertake the feasibility study for Bohn's Point Circle deferring any action until the City makes a determination as it relates to public and private roads. Peterson seconded. Mr. Dayton inquired as to whether Council approval would be necessary after obtaining a cost to do the project.? Callahan confirmed that that is correct. If the Council approves, then there is an assessment hearing. Mayor Grabek asked Callahan what his reason for omitting the Circle from the study was. Callahan said that since he did not intend to vote for the road to be repaired or changed on the Circle, that he sees no sense including it in the study. Motion, Ayes-3, Nay-1. Goetten is •ed to approve the feasibility study for Bohn's Point Rcad. Mayor Grabek seconded. Callahan inquired who would pay for feasibility study. Goetten stated that the cost of the feasibility study, should the project go ahead could be incorporated into the cost of the project and be assessed against the property owners. Goetten read that s`aff-ecommendation is that the study be done providing the residents , re wil ling to pay half the cost. So the words "per staff recommendation" will he included in the motion. Peterson questioned what would happen should the project not go ahead; who pays the $2,000.00. City Administrator Bernhardson stated that staff recommends the residents pay half if the project does not qo ahead, should it go ahead, it is built into the cost of the assessment. Mayor Gral)ek inquired as to how they would obtain the approval of the residents that they wi l 1 inde-d pay for half of the study. City Attorney Barrett stated that they would need a Contract drawn