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MINUTES ES 0E' THE 1ZI:GUI.AR ORONO COUNCIL. MELTING HELD 1E:CEMIQ-:1t 1 0, 1984 I'AG1; q A pol 1 was taken of the Counci 1 to get t hei r opinion on the assessment of the project. Councilmember Hammerel stated that the $5,000 figure was a reasonable figure with the 50-50 option. Hammerel felt that the 30-70 option would set a negative precedent for future sewer projects. Hammerel explained that if the neighborhood was to try *o maintain their septic systems, it would cost them much more. Counci lmember Adams stated that at f irst he was in favor of the 100 percent assessed option, but after hearing the financial hardships of this unique area, he would be willing to compromise at the 50-50 option. Adams stated that the Council has to consider the future too and not set a negative precedent. Councilmember Grabek felt that the 50-50 option was being too generous. Grabek noted that it should be 100 percent assessed against the benefitting property owners, but because of the situation specific to the Crystal Bay area there should be some consideration on the part of the City and that the 75-25 option would be best. Grabek felt to obligate the general tax payer to the 50-50 option would not be very responsible to the rest of the citizens of Orono. Grabek felt that sewer should be put into the area, but that the 50-50 option is too generous, and therefore he would vote against a motion to adopt the '0-50 assessment option. Mayor Butler noted the schedule of the sewer project that the Council can follow. Butler stated that the plans and crncs can be given to the Council on January 28, 1985, i _he Council orders the plans and specs at tonights meeting. Butler stated that at the January 28, 1985, Council meeting, a date for the bids would be set. Butler noted on March 1, 1985, the City would receive bids which would tell the City the true price of the project. Butler stated that on March 25, 1985, the special assessment hearing :oul.d be held, and if at that time too many people are opposed, the whole project is called off. Butler stated assuming it will continue, April 22, 1985, the contract would be awarded. Butler noted April 29, 1985, the construction would begin with a September 13, 1985, date for the completion of the project. Butler asked the Engineer how much plans and specs would cost. City Engineer Cook noted that plans and specs would cc approximately $40,000. One lady asked how much the Art Center would lower the cost of the project, if the center was included in the sewer project. She asked that the Council investigate this.