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MINUTES OF THE <br />SPECIAL ORONO CITY COUNCIL <br />Monday, January 31, 2011 <br />8:00 o'clock a.m. <br />Ostlund responded that he was specifically referring to mowing in the 10' median. The school would <br />mow weekly or as needed as they do throughout the school district; trees in that area would have mulch <br />around them and the school has a regular mulch replacement plan. Mulch also helps with watering <br />efficiency and the school could add mulch replacement to their plan. <br />Printup asked if Ostlund was including both the median and roundabout area. <br />Ostlund responded that the school would do the work anywhere in the middle of roadway. <br />Printup asked if the work includes shoveling crosswalks in the winter. <br />Ostlund responded that they would include shoveling the crosswalks because the crosswalks connect to <br />the school sidewalks. <br />Ralph Kempf commented that the school had mentioned pruning and some maintenance of low growing <br />plants and asked if the school would include that type of work. <br />Ostlund responded that the school would include pruning of trees in the annual maintenance. <br />Franchot confirmed the school was stating that they would add maintenance of the median to their <br />landscape maintenance plan, unless there are annuals. <br />0 <br />Ostlund stated the school doesn't work with annuals unless there is a school committee in charge of the • <br />annuals. <br />McMillan asked if the school has an irrigation system throughout the school property that could be tapped <br />into. She added that the city doesn't have irrigation and if the city decided to go down the path of <br />irrigation, they would want to connect to the school's system. Fall pipe maintenance is also required. <br />Ostlund confirmed they do have an irrigation system and could possibly connect in the median to the <br />school's system. Fall blow -down of pipes would be a minimal expense and they already have separate <br />meters on the irrigation system to get a break on water charges from the city. Irrigation is coming out of <br />the high school in two locations and one at the middle school. <br />DeBaere noted the city has a small area of irrigation in front of city hall, but it would take a fair amount <br />of work to tie into another system. He also commented there would be concrete maintenance, such as <br />washing, and indicated the city would work with the school where necessary. <br />Ostlund stated there would be weeds amongst concrete cracks and they would help with control since they <br />also do maintenance on sidewalks, but would not do any repainting. <br />Bremer stated she was more sure of her previous decision and strongly supports the wider median <br />concept, adding that further study would need to take place to determine the correct number and dollar <br />amount to be designated for median and boulevard trees and shrubs. At this point, the exact details aren't <br />necessary as long as Kellogg has enough information to handle the landscaping in the budget that will be <br />sent out for bids. She is opposed to colored concrete because it cracks and after 3 or 4 years it no longer • <br />looks attractive, and would prefer brick or stone. Pavers require a lot of maintenance and she is against <br />using chemicals for weed control. Adding an underlayment for weed control only increases hardcover <br />Page 6 of 12 <br />