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MINUTES OF THE <br />ORONO CITY COUNCIL <br />Monday, January 24, 2011 <br />7:00 o’clock p.m. <br />_____________________________________________________________________________________ <br /> <br /> Page 8 of 15 <br /> <br />(8. OLD CRYSTAL BAY ROAD RECONSTRUCTION PLAN UPDATE, Continued) <br /> <br />Franchot asked whether that would include a barrier of any type. <br /> <br />Kellogg indicated the curb would serve as the barrier in that instance. Kellogg stated the cable railing <br />could also be added at certain points to serve as a barrier. Kellogg stated in his opinion if there is not a <br />barrier of some type, it would encourage people to cross at undesired locations. <br /> <br />Printup asked what the costs would be associated with that option. <br /> <br />Kellogg indicated they have not come up with any cost estimates since the four foot median was only <br />brought up as an option on Friday. <br /> <br />McMillan asked what their experience typically has been with that type of median. <br /> <br />Slack stated the cable railing could be added at between 60 to 80 dollars a lineal foot. The median would <br />likely be filled in with concrete since large aggregate probably would not be ideal in this situation. <br /> <br />Kellogg stated concrete would likely cost between four to six dollars a foot. <br /> <br />McMillan asked if four feet is the narrowest the median could be. <br /> <br />Kellogg stated a four foot median would allow for some type of refuge for pedestrians crossing but that <br />the median could be made slightly smaller. Kellogg noted that some type of separation needs to be <br />provided between the two lanes. <br /> <br />McMillan stated there are some material options that could be utilized to help maintain the rural look of <br />Orono. McMillan cited an example with the bridge on the Dakota Trail being designed with colored <br />concrete that took on a more rustic look. <br /> <br />Kellogg stated the Council would be looking at $40,000 to $50,000 for a concrete median. <br /> <br />Slack stated if the railing were added, the cost would be approximately $80,000 to $85,000. <br /> <br />Printup asked whether the fire chief is okay with the plan. <br /> <br />Loftus stated she has spoken with the fire chief but he has not provided written comments. <br /> <br />Printup asked whether the third roundabout was discussed with the fire chief. <br /> <br />Kellogg stated the only concern raised by the fire chief was the ability to access the parking lot by the <br />middle school and that the third roundabout has since been added, which should address his concerns. <br /> <br />Printup asked whether the School District has any skin in the game. <br /> <br />Kellogg noted they have met with representatives from the School District approximately seven times. <br /> <br />Item #03 - CC Agenda - 02/14/2011 <br />Approve Council Minutes 01/24/2011 [Page 8 of 15]