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• MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, August 23, 2004 7:00 o'clock p.m. Acting Mayor White pointed out that, based on the expenditures per capita, Orono appeared to be in line with state averages, albeit lower on parks and higher on public safety. PUBLIC SERVICE DIRECTOR'S REPORT — moved to proceed item #10 11. ACCEPT QUOTATIONS FOR BIRCH LANE IMPROVEMENTS Gappa explained that based on the uncertainty of obtaining easements required for project construction in a timely manner, and two quotes returned to the City that came in at $75,000; the plan will be split into two phases. Without reviewing the entire project, Gappa stated that the 0 phase to be completed this year would be to reconstruct Birch Lane with concrete curb in order to provide improved drainage of the water to Baldur Park Road intersection. Completion of the second phase next year will allow for drainage from the north and south sides of Birch Lane to North Arm Bay by the installation of a 10" pipe in the City right of way on the west side of Baldur Park Road. McMillan asked what the timeframe for completion would be if approved and how long the project would take. Gappa indicated that the first phase could be completed by the end of October and would take approximately 3-4 weeks to complete once started. • Betsy Nusbaum, 3480 North Shore Drive, raised a concern expressed to her by one of her neighbors, Ed Engler at the top of Birch Lane, who inquired how long he would be inconvenienced to access his driveway. Although the road would be drivable, with the City focusing on one side at a time, Gappa stated that parking would be difficult and encouraged neighbors to share driveways during portions of the work. Sansevere found it offensive that the neighbor appeared to be blaming the Nusbaums for the redevelopment project along Birch Lane. He suggested the Nusbaums encourage any neighbor's to contact the City or Gappa with their questions and not force them to be the go between. Sansevere commented that, if neighbors' concerns have not been addressed they should've considered attending one of the numerous public meetings held on this project thus far. Murphy moved, Sansevere seconded, to accept the quotation from Midwest Asphalt, Hopkins Minnesota, in the amount of $49,997.60 for construction of the Birch Lane Drainage Improvements. Project to be funded from the Stormwater Utility Fund with a budget adjustment to the 2004 Stormwater Utility Fund budget to reflect this expenditure. VOTE: Ayes 4, Nays 0. ZONING ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT — CONTINUED 10. #04 -3039 CITY OF ORONO, 2750 KELLEY PARKWAY — REVISIONS TO ORONO ZONING CODE: FLOODPLAIN AND WETLANDS MANAGEMENT — • ORDINANCE NO. 16,3'd SERIES PAGE 5 of 9