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• MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, March 28, 2011 7:00 o'clock p.m. (8. CRYSTAL BAYROAD SPEED BUMPS, Continued) McMillan stated the City will need to figure out a process where to locate them to best suit the residents who want them. O'Reilly noted there is a curve as you come down the hill and that maybe it should be moved down a little bit further, which would solve the noise problem for 3295 Crystal Bay Road. Tom Jensen, 3325 Crystal Bay Road, indicated he also does not want the speed bumps close to his property. The reality is, when you are coming down by 3309 Crystal Bay Road, there is a huge bank and there is an incline. The property at 3309 Crystal Bay Road is elevated above the road and would be a perfect spot for the hump. Jensen noted there is a huge transformer and power pole near his property. Jensen stated the City has to have a process for the residents to be heard on this. Schmid commented that he does not know if people realize how loud they are and how much light the headlights on cars cast. Schmid stated the residents have to decide what is really important, the speed or being disturbed at night. Zagaria requested the hump be removed or relocated away from his property. McMillan stated hopefully the City can develop a process to decide the appropriate locations and that perhaps the neighbors can arrive at some desirable locations. O'Reilly stated it looks like there are enough votes on the Council to get the temporary humps. Bremer stated without knowing the exact location, it is difficult to approve the speed humps. Printup asked when they could be installed if it is approved tonight. DeBaere stated as far as the Public Works Department is concerned, they could be installed by the time the frost is out provided they are ordered and delivered by that time. Franchot asked how they would be paid for. Printup commented with the removal of a few trees on the Old Crystal Bay Road project, that money could be reallocated. Bremer stated unfortunately that is not the reality and that the money for the Old Crystal Bay Road project is coming from a different fund. Franchot asked how the residents would feel about chipping in if the right locations are determined. Bremer stated each of the neighbors would have to be asked. McMillan stated she would agree with three to four speed humps at city expense. Franchot indicated he would also be in agreement with speed humps. Franchot stated it would need to be • recognized that this is experimental. Page 19 of 24