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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO COUNCIL. MEETING HELD NOVE:MBER 13, 1984 PAGE 2 CRYSTAL BAY ShWER PROJECT City Engineer Cook reviewed with the public the proposed sewer line and lift station locations in the Crystal Bay area. One man suggested that the City assume the cost of maintenance of the lift station thereby reducing the cost of they whale sewer project. City Engineer Crook stated that it co=ts the City approximately $4,500 a year for the maintenance of each lift station. George Rovegno of 2010 Short line Drive suggested that the when installing the sewer pipe, that the contractors to be careful not to tear up the road which would reduce the cost of the project. City Engineer Cook stated that it is impossible to install piping without tearing up the roads. Cook stated that the City can just restore the roads to their original state now rather than extending the roads. Cook stated that this would cut the cost of the pt o ject . Cook noted that the City could save money if they didn'+ have to pay for easements on private property. Coo;: explained that it could cost approximately $10,000 pei. unit if the City could cut the cost on the roads, easements, and have cooperation f rom the neighborhood. One lady suggested putting in water at ttie sarne titre as the sewer. City Engineer Cook responded that only sewer is planned for the Crystal Bay area. Cook reminde(? the neighbors that to put in water at the same time wc:uld increase the cost of the project. Alex Jentilucci of 1295 Briar Street suggested putting in the water pipe, dry piping, in case it would be used in the future. City Enqi weer Cook noted that when a dry pipe sits for one winter, the joints begin to compress. Gary Printup of 1261 Bria Street asked what would be the cost if the City didn't _`place they reads wit't 3" c:f asphalt and just used 2" and also just pa.ed the existinq size of the streets now. City Engineer Cook explained to reduce the proposed roads from 24' tc 18' it would reduce the Cast of the pro.4ect approximately $100,030. Cook stated another $50,000 could be reduced if the City were to use 2' of asphalt. Cook informed the neighborhood that it would be approximately $2,000 less per unit for reducinq the st reec Leplacement proposal. Cock noted that another area th. City could reduce the surer project cost ' y $4:1,000 is to seed grass areas that wilt he torn up ,at .her than i,ainq sod. Cook stated thit th# neightwctrs could also tak6, care of their crnn yards and reduce- the