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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, April 25, 2016 7:00 o’clock p.m. _____________________________________________________________________________________ Page 3 of 22 4. WATERTOWN ROAD PHASE 2 (continued) The low bid was from Valley Paving in the amount of $606,568.92, with Bolton & Menk proposing to provide construction oversight services for a fee not to exceed $69,500. Construction on this phase of the project is scheduled to begin in June of this year, with completion expected by the end of the summer, 2016. Edwards indicated Valley Paving was also apparently the low bidder on the Long Lake portion of the project. Overall the total project cost is $831,069. Council Member Walsh commended the Public Works Department for obtaining a number of bids related to this project as well as Mr. Edwards’ efforts on reducing the cost of the blacktop. Walsh stated he is looking forward to completing the next project, which is Fox Street, with the money that was saved on this project. Walsh stated saving money on the asphalt allows the City to complete more projects. Levang moved, Walsh seconded, to award the Watertown Road project to Valley Paving in the amount of $606,568.92 and authorize Bolton and Menk to provide construction oversight services for a fee not to exceed $69,500. VOTE: Ayes 5, Nays 0. *5. WATERTOWN ROAD WITH LONG LAKE AWARD APPROVAL Walsh moved, Printup seconded, to accept the design and authorize the solicitation of bids for the Watertown Road project. VOTE: Ayes 5, Nays 0. *6. LONG LAKE CREEK SUBWATERSHED PARTNESHIP Walsh moved, Printup seconded, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 6610 a Resolution to Partner with Other Intergovernmental Agencies in Seeking Grants and to Improve Water Quality in the Long Lake Creek Sub watershed. VOTE: Ayes 5, Nays 0. 7. LURTON OFF LEASH DOG PARK Edwards noted he provided an update on the Lurton off-leash dog park at a work session approximately two months ago. Since that time the plans have been finalized further. The proposed scope of the project is to transition Lurton Park into an off-leash dog park in 2016. Work includes the design/master plan for the park, development of a fee for use policy/ordinance, the installation of fencing, parking lot expansion and the provision of latrine and garbage facilities. Other improvements include a well, additional picnic tables and benches, shade structure, and interpretive signage. The total cost of the project is $159,462. There are two possible funding sources for the project, the Park Fund or the Lurton Park Fund. Staff recommends the project be funded out of the Park Fund, with the Lurton Park Fund being preserved to continue funding prairie maintenance and other future minor improvements at the park. Edwards stated in order to cover the additional expenses associated with managing a dog park, most municipalities charge a fee for a park pass. Staff proposes the following fees for the dog park: Annual passes will be in the form of a rearview mirror hanger for the vehicle and a wallet pass/receipt for the dog owner. The annual permit would be $25 for residents and $35 for non-residents. The pass would be valid from the purchase date until December 31 of the same year.