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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, January 10, 2011 7:00 o'clock p.m. (6. OLD CRYSTAL BAYROAD RECONSTR UCTION PLAN UPDATE, Continued) Printup asked whether there is any concern about parents or students using Kelley Parkway or Highway 6 as a shortcut. Kellogg stated those will not be shortcuts and that student parking on Kelley will be eliminated this coming year. In addition,.the existing sidewalk that stops at the end of Stone Bay will be extended and a sidewalk will be constructed along the north side that will connect to the regional trail. McMillan asked whether MSA money will pay for the sidewalk. Kellogg indicated it will only pay for the portion necessary for the roundabout and that the sidewalks will also be bid as an alternate. Franchot noted the southern roundabout was laid out further east to diminish the need to take more land from the school. Franchot asked whether the possibility to move the roundabout 15 feet to the west has been discussed with the School District. Kellogg indicated that has been discussed with the School District and that there has been a further reconfiguration of the plan that is not reflected on the overhead. If the roundabout is moved further to the west, some parking would need to be eliminated. McMillan asked whether the plan includes only two roundabouts. Kellogg stated they are proceeding with only two roundabouts since the school has not indicated any interest in paying for the third roundabout. Kellogg noted the City will need to go through the state aid design review process since this is a state aid project and that the plans will need to be finalized within the next couple of weeks. Franchot stated it is important to balance the near term with the long -term since this road will be here for the next 50 years. Kellogg indicated they have also been working with the School District's PR person to help disseminate information on the project. The City has also received a commitment from the School District that some students will help with the project by creating a model of the buildings along the corridor, which will be used to help simulate traffic movements. Bremer recommended that the traffic simulation be made available to Council Member Printup. Kellogg reported on the Orono Orchard Road project. Bonestroo has been coordinating the project with the Metropolitan Council to allow for installation of a force main. They are nearing the completion of that agreement and the City Attorney has reviewed the agreement. They have been working with Karen Keenan on the cost sharing. A feasibility report will need to be prepared and they are anticipating bidding the project in the fall of 2011, with construction commencing in the spring of 2012. • • Kellogg stated as it relates to the Infraseek project, the City currently has a permit with the Pollution Control Agency, which expires in June of 2011. The PCA is in the process of rewriting the new permit • that will go into effect and one of the things that the City will be required to do is map all of their storm Page 6 of 12