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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) Bremer stated the main focus of the landscaping is that it prevents pedestrian crossings at unsafe locations and that she does not want to see the median become more and more bare over time, which the annual meetings would address. Franchot encouraged the City Council not to nitpick too much over one or two trees. Franchot commented Council Member Printup has twice raised the cost of some of these investments and noted those costs would be outlined in the bids. Printup stated he would like to see the bids sooner than later so they are fully aware of the costs. McMillan stated the Council needs to be mindful that whatever is accepted, one of the two parties will need to maintain it. Mattick indicated he can incorporate the changes in the next couple of days and then provide it to the School District with the proviso that the City Council has the final approval. Mattick stated he would have the agreement ready by the next City Council meeting. Loren Schoenzeit, 4484 Forest Lake Landing, stated his initial understanding was that this agreement would cover mowing, trimming, and planting of annuals. Given the charter of the City and the School, if • he were a School Board member he would not sign an agreement that says the school is responsible for replacing trees because their charter is the education of students and they have limited funds. The City Council took no formal action on this item. *11. LICENSES & PERMITS None *12. BILLS Franchot moved, Bremer seconded, to approve payment of the All Funds Account. VOTE: Ayes 4, Nays 0. ADJOURNMENT Franchot moved, Printup seconded, to adjourn the Orono City Council meeting at 8:35 p.m. VOTE: Ayes 4, Nays 0. ATTEST: A,,;e^� J. Linda S. Vee, City Clerk Lih Tod McMillan, Mayor Page 13 of 13