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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, February 28, 2011 7:00 o'clock p.m. (10. MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT, Continued) Mattick noted there is language in the agreement that states the City owns the median and all landscaping features. Mattick commented that there likely is a natural lifespan for some of these items and that at some point in the future they will need to be replaced. Printup noted the School District has not made a final decision on the type of landscaping to be planted and that it would be nice to know what the School District is contemplating. Printup asked if the west side sidewalk interferes with any trees being planted on that side of the roadway and whether the School District would be replacing those trees if they are injured during the construction of the sidewalk. Mattick stated for purposes of this agreement, he viewed it as covering the items between curb to curb and that it does not cover the trees outside the curb. Bremer recommended that the agreement define it as being curb to curb. Kellogg indicated on the south end of the roadway the exact configuration of the sidewalk has not yet been determined but that there is going to be two or three rain gardens on the west side that will be between the back of the curb and the sidewalk. The sidewalk will be pushed further away from the back of the curb. As it relates to the existing trees, the intent is to locate the sidewalk where it will not impact the existing trees. The impact to the trees will be primarily from the roadwork and the utility work. Ll Printup asked as it relates to the irrigation paragraph, whether language should be included that the • School District will be repairing the irrigation system and defining precisely what the operation of the irrigation system is. Mattick indicated he can clarify that and that he was unsure at the time he drafted the agreement whether there would be irrigation. Bremer stated she would like to see some kind of annual check by the City on the landscaping. Bremer commented the communication between the two entities has been fantastic and should be continued into the future. Mattick stated the City could require an annual meeting between the School District and perhaps Public Works or simply have a representative from the City meet on an annual basis with a representative from the School District. Printup asked as it relates to Item 1, Part B, whether that language should be deleted since it is not sure at this time what type of landscaping will be planted. Mattick pointed out there will be specifications for the landscaping in the near future. . McMillan asked if there is a way to specify what landscaping plan should be followed. Franchot stated it would be whatever plan is approved by the City Council. McMillan commented the wording "initial plan" is confusing. • Page 10 of 13