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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, March 14, 2011 7:00 o'clock p.m. _____________________________________________________________________________________ Page 19 of 22 (10. OLD CRYSTAL BAY ROAD RECONSTRUCTION UPDATE, Continued) Rahn asked if a decision on the irrigation system is what is before the Council tonight. Kellogg stated he would like direction from the City Council on the irrigation system, the cable fencing, and the lighting. The Council has indicated they want the pedestrian crossing signs. They would also like direction on the lighting plan if the Council would like additional lighting. Kellogg commented in his opinion it may not be wise to install fewer lights. Kellogg noted the plans need to be submitted for state aid approval in the next two weeks, which is before the City Council meets again. Rahn asked if the blue dots were the recommended lighting less the red dots. Kellogg indicated it is and that they would recommend the 28 lights. McMillan commented it is all or nothing on the lighting and that if there is going to be lighting, there should be adequate lighting. Kellogg stated it is critical to have adequate lighting at the roundabouts and crosswalks. It was the consensus of the City Council to approve the lighting plan depicting 28 lights. Bremer indicated she is in favor of the irrigation system. McMillan commented she was surprised that it was coming off of the City’s water main and that it was her understanding the School District would be handling the irrigation system. Bremer commented that fortunately water is fairly cheap in this area and that the watering season is relatively short. Bremer pointed out the irrigation system is meant to be used only for establishment purposes and possibly in a drought situation. McMillan noted the City is making a commitment to water the landscaping under the maintenance agreement. Bremer stated the City is assuming the maintenance agreement will be agreed to by the School District. McMillan commented it is troubling that the water will be borne by the City rather than the School District. McMillan indicated if the rest of the City Council is okay with the irrigation system, she would go along with it. Bremer requested the City Council be updated on what the School Board has to say in regards to the maintenance agreement. The City Council took no formal action on this item. Item #03 - CC Agenda - 03/28/2011 Approval of Council Minutes 03/14/2011[Page 19 of 22]