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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL Monday, February 14,2011 7:00 o'clock p.m. CITY ENGINEER'S REPORT 10. OLD CRYSTAL BAY ROAD RECONSTRUCTION PLAN UPDATE Kellogg stated the cost estimate for the irrigation system, which would utilize water saving components to maximize the performance of the system, would be $32 to $35,000. Kellogg noted the school district offered to do the maintenance of the landscaping in the median. Kellogg suggested the Council consider planting low maintenance plants that could survive after two to three years without irrigation. Kellogg indicated he would need a decision on the irrigation system by the next meeting in order to stay on schedule. McMillan asked how it would get watered without the irrigation system. Kellogg stated the City has a water truck but that he is unsure whether the school district has one. McMillan stated if the no mow grass is planted in the fall, it could get established before winter. Kellogg commented they would also like to plant a couple of trees in the roundabouts. McMillan stated the City should look at the water truck issue. • Kellogg indicated he would like to sit down with the School District prior to the next council meeting and • discuss what equipment is available and their thoughts on irrigation versus a watering truck. Kellogg noted this past Thursday they met with the private utility companies and a plan has been developed to relocate the utilities. Kellogg indicated the biggest hurdle is designing a system to handle the storm water, particularly from the student center down to Highway 12. They are attempting to design a storm sewer system that will not deplete the wetland. Kellogg stated their biggest challenge is to have the plan completed this week for submittal to the Watershed District. Kellogg noted the sidewalk may be somewhat meandering rather than straight. Franchot asked if the City would be reimbursed by the school district for the west sidewalk. Kellogg indicated they are planning to be reimbursed by the school for the sidewalk. Kellogg noted the sidewalk would be bid as an alternate in case the school district does not want to go forward with the sidewalk. Kellogg indicated they are also working with the School District on an educational level and attempting to include some students in planning of the roadway, which is being done on a volunteer basis to help encourage students to become engineers. A meeting was held with the 7h grade teachers and they are planning an all -day session on February 24th with the four 7h grade classes. Kellogg indicated they are looking for some interest from the students to create a three - dimensional model of the buildings along the corridor. McMillan indicated she would prefer to get the maintenance agreement completed in the near future. • Page 10 of 18