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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, March 14, 2011 7:00 o'clock p.m. _____________________________________________________________________________________ Page 15 of 22 (10. OLD CRYSTAL BAY ROAD RECONSTRUCTION UPDATE, Continued) Bremer commented in her view the plan presented tonight is a good plan and that she would prefer to go ahead with the irrigation system. Bremer stated she likes the ability of the City to reduce the amount of landscaping if the project costs more than what was anticipated. Bremer noted the landscaping costs are approximately $109,000 and that the City has the option to not spend all of that if there are cost overruns on the project. DeBaere stated they could also just install the piping for the irrigation system across the road in the event they do not want to install it at this time. Kellogg pointed out the most critical time for the irrigation system is right away when the plantings are done and that the plantings would need to be torn up if the irrigation system is installed at a later time. McMillan commented the irrigation system will also be used in the event of a drought. McMillan pointed out that this is not a typical road in Orono given the fact that there will be an irrigation system installed and landscaping that will need to be maintained. McMillan indicated she has some frustrations with that aspect of the project as well as having the City supply the water. McMillan noted this is an extensive project that will need substantial maintenance over the years and that it is not characteristic of Orono. Bremer pointed out the costs were more expensive to install a paver median than to have landscaping in the median. McMillan noted it would be more expensive initially but not long-term. Bremer stated the irrigation system is estimated at $32,000 and that the City is entering into a maintenance agreement with the School District. Kellogg stated they are looking to incorporate the landscaping plan into the overall plans and that the plans are basically done. Kellogg pointed out the pavers also do not accomplish the safety goals that have been raised. Rahn commented he has not had an opportunity to review the feasibility study yet, but that it appears they are looking at costs for the lighting of $253,000, $109,000 for the landscaping, and $32,000 for the irrigation. Rahn stated he would like to see everything grouped and broken out as it relates to the costs. Rahn asked whether there are any other items that could come up down the road and if the signage is the last cost area that would be differentiated. Rahn asked how the costs being presented tonight compare with the estimates provided in the feasibility study. Kellogg indicated when the City Council acted on the feasibility last fall, it was done in a menu type format and that the different aspects of the project were delineated. Kellogg stated the plans are now being finalized and that he does not anticipate any other items to arise. Kellogg commented the signage being proposed for the project is fairly minor. Rahn asked if there will be a speed reduction sign as you enter the roundabouts. Kellogg indicated there would be a yield sign. Item #03 - CC Agenda - 03/28/2011 Approval of Council Minutes 03/14/2011[Page 15 of 22]