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4. MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, November 27, 2006 7:00 o'clock p.m. (3. FAR VIEWNEIGHBORHOOD SANITARYSEWER PROJECT, Continued) Kellogg stated his expectation is that the cost would probably remain the same or be slightly less. Kemp stated there is some confusion with respect to paving of the street. Kemp stated the directional boring would cause minimal damage to the street but noted the feasibility study showed $10,000 for restoration of the street. Kemp asked about the difference between the gravity system and restoration of the street and whether there would be a lot of damage to the streets. Kellogg stated the cost estimate for the gravity sewer had two line items, with the first one being street section at a cost of $285,000, which would be the street reconstruction necessary for a gravity sewer system. The second item is the cost related to restoration of landscaping, which is $12,000. The $12,000 amount compares to the $10,000 amount related to the pressure system. Kellogg stated they do not anticipate the need to repair any street section if the pressure sewer line is installed. Kemp inquired whether the SAC charge is a one -time fee. Kellogg stated it would be. Acting Mayor White closed the public hearing at 7:12 p.m. • Murphy moved, Sansevere seconded, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 5534, a Resolution ordering preparation of plans and specifications for the Farview neighborhood sanitary sewer • improvements. Gaffron stated the property located outside the MUSA system is a two -acre property. Gaffron stated he does not anticipate the Metropolitan Council would have an issue with including this property into the MUSA system. VOTE: Ayes 4, Nays 0. PRESENTATION 4. RECOGNITION OF THOSE WHO CONTRIBUTED THEIR TIME, TALENTS, EFFORT AND EQUIPMENT TOWARD BIG ISLAND PARK IMPROVEMENT AND CLEAN -UP - RESOLUTION NOS. 5535 - 5542 Acting Mayor White stated at this time the City of Orono would like to recognize the people who were involved in the Big Island Park improvements. Gabriel Jabbour, Former Orono Mayor, commented the City of Orono enjoys a tremendous amount of parkland, which in large part has been donated by private citizens to the City. Jabbour stated the Big Island park improvement project was made possible by a number of people, some of which live outside the City of Orono. Jabbour stated the City received approximately $356,000 in reduced rates and free labor from the many volunteers. Jabbour individually acknowledged the volunteers and thanked them for their, generous contributions. . PAGE 2 of 10