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ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING MONDAY, AUGUST 12, 2002 PUBLIC HEARING -7:05 p.m. 4. North Arm Paving Project Gappa stated that the City had received a petition from 3 residents on North Arm Drive requesting an assessment of a paving project for the street, which is currently a gravel surface. The short paved portion of the road would be reclaimed and repaired, with the rest of the drive being paved. Staff contacted all seven residents on the road by letter and published a notice of the hearing. The project was estimated to cost $31,835 assessed to seven residents at $4,550 per property over a 10 -year period at 6.5% interest. The final cost to residents would be about $650 per year. Jim Nielson of 340 North Arm Drive stated that he and his wife, Ria, both support the project and hoped the Council would approve it. Dave Supprell of 345 North Arm Drive stated that he and his wife also support the project and hoped the Council would approve it. Meg Pendelton of 350 North Arm Drive stated that she and her husband also support the project and hoped the Council would approve it. Carol Pass of 235 North Arm Drive stated that she and her husband did not want the road paved because they were trying to create a conservation/natural area on their property at the end of the road. They felt paving the road would change the feel of the area. They want it to remain a "country lane." She also stated that she grew up on the property and they used to maintain the road themselves by moving the gravel around, and she felt that pavement would be harder to keep in good repair due to potholes. Gappa stated that the road has a substantial base and should take paving without issue. Murphy asked if the residents get potholes in the gravel. Several neighbors responded they do. Mark Larson of 366 North Arm Drive stated that he was undecided on the issue and saw both sides of the debate. He asked how Council would make a decision without hearing from all seven residents. Carol Pass stated that she had a neighbor's vote against the project. Meg Pendelton stated that she calls the City twice each spring and fall to complain about the road condition and get them out for repairs. The gravel is dirty and washes into yards and drives. • 2