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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, April 11, 2011 7:00 o'clock p.m. (8. OLD CRYSTAL BAYROAD RECONSTRUCTIONPLANAND SPECIFICATION • APPROVAL AND AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE, Continued) Kellogg indicated the simulation model utilized the peak morning numbers. It was the best representation that they have based on the information they were able to collect. The study showed that the stacking should be minimized, the backups on the road_ should be minimized, the passing on the shoulder should be minimized, and addresses the safety concerns of the police chief. McMillan stated given the state of the roads after this winter, she has a concern that it will be difficult to plow snow with a design like this and that the roadway will require a great deal of ongoing maintenance. (The last motion was read back by the recorder) Kellogg noted the May 19 "' and May 23`d dates are anticipated dates and that the action he is looking for tonight is to approve the plans and specifications and to go out for bids. Kellogg stated the goal right now is to open the bids on May 19 "'. Franchot indicated he would accept that change to his motion with the final motion to read: Franchot moved, Bremer seconded, to approve the plans submitted by the City Engineer containing the various options requested by the Council and to direct that those plans and specifications be put out for bid, with the bids expected to be received by May 19th, and with the final bid numbers expected to be presented to the Council on May 23'd. VOTE: Ayes 3, Nays 2, McMillan and Printup Opposed. • 9. HUNTER DRIVE IMPROVEMENTS - INFORMATION ONLY Kellogg stated the City of Medina has scheduled to mill and overlay Hunter Drive between their southerly municipal boundary and County Road 24. Approximately 1100 feet of Hunter Drive located south of the Medina municipal boundary lies within Orono. The Orono portion of Hunter Drive is in extremely poor condition and is rated as a reconstruct. Hunter Drive in Orono is not on the current 9 -year street CIP. Kellogg indicated he and Don DeBaere have been in contact with Steve Scherer, Medina Public Works Superintendent, to discuss coordination of their work and any possible work in Orono. They have inspected the Orono portion of Hunter Drive and have concluded milling and overlaying that portion of the roadway does not make sense due to the deteriorated condition of the roadway. There are several bad spots that should be dug up and repaired and then the whole surface should be crack sealed and seal coated. This would result in a more uniform surface to match the Medina improvements and extend the life of the roadway an estimated five years. The estimated cost to mill and overlay the Orono portion of Hunter Drive is $26,000. The crack seal and seal coat cost is estimated to be $6,000. Kellogg stated at this time he does not feel the mill and overlay treatment will extend the road life further than the recommended treatment and the $20,000 cost savings is significant and warranted. This work will be coordinated with Medina and the funding will be from the street department. McMillan indicated she has received comments from the residents regarding Hunter Drive in the past and that she had requested the Mayor of Medina keep her informed when they planned to do some improvements. McMillan indicated she was concerned about the Orono portion of the road matching up with Median's portion. The asphalt on the Orono is a lot older than the Medina asphalt portion, which is • why there seems to be a pretty big difference between the two road surfaces. Page 22 of 30