02-28-2011 Council Minutes - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Browse Search

• MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL. MEETING Monday, February 28, 2011 7:00 o'clock p.m. (10. MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT, Continued) Kellogg indicated his intent is to have the landscape architects come before the City Council with a draft landscape plan at their next meeting, and based on the comments of the City Council, it will be revised and then evolve into a final plan that will be approved by the City Council. Mattick stated he can change that language to final plans and specifications dated such and such a date or other similar language. Printup asked whether a cap on the landscaping should be specified. Mattick noted the City Council will be approving the landscaping bid, which would detail the costs. Bremer asked when the City Attorney is anticipating the agreement would be signed. Mattick stated it was his understanding that the City Council would like some assurance that the School " District is comfortable with the draft agreement and that he can do that before the next City Council meeting once he incorporates the changes recommended tonight. Franchot commented he would like some assurance that the School district is comfortable with the agreement prior to the Council officially voting on it. • Mattick asked what position the Council has on tree and landscaping replacement. Printup noted the establishment period is approximately two years for the landscaping and that the agreement should include the period after that. Franchot stated in his view the agreement will be delayed if the City requires the School District to replace the trees. Mattick indicated that tree replacement can be included and the School District can either agree or disagree with it. Kellogg pointed out the majority of landscaping, including trees, will come with a two -year warranty. Kellogg noted the sod would have a 30 -day warranty. Bremer stated she would like some provision included in the agreement concerning a maintenance agreement with the contractor if the City Council elects to go that route, which would affect the timing for replacing any of the landscaping. Bremer indicated she personally is in favor of irrigation. McMillan noted the School District would conduct the mowing of the median and roundabouts once the grass is established. Printup asked whether there is a cap on the amount to be spent on the irrigation system. Mattick noted the irrigation component will be an alternate and the City Council can either elect to go . with an irrigation system or not. Page 11 of 13