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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, April 9, 2012 7:00 o'clock p.m. CITY ENGINEER'S REPORT 8. OLD CRYSTAL BAY ROAD OVERLAY PROJECT - BID AWARD Rahn noted there was an issue with safety discussed previously with this project, and asked how the crosswalks will be treated following the overlay. Amundsen indicated the crosswalks will be in approximately the same location as they are currently. Rahn asked whether the City has heard from any representative of the school district regarding any safety concerns. Rahn commented he is not sure what the next level of protection would be, but noted there are off the grid solar signs or illumination that could perhaps be looked at for safety. Amundsen indicated some of those options were explored in the original feasibility study and that they can perhaps coordinate with the City Engineer on those items. Rahn stated he would like to explore those options and the costs associated with them. Printup stated perhaps down the line they could have the City Engineer look at crosswalk improvements. Struve stated it might be worthwhile to install some conduit prior to the overlay to accommodate wires in the event the City Council elects to install some signs at the crosswalks. Rahn moved, Printup seconded, to award the Old Crystal Bay Road overlay project contract to Northwest Asphalt, Inc., in the amount of $93,247.90. VOTE: Ayes 3, Nays 0. *9. ORONO ORCHARD ROAD RECONSTRUCTION/MCES FORCEMAIN INSTALLATION PROJECT - APPROVE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND ORDER ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Bremer moved, Rahn seconded, to conditionally approve the plans and specifications for the Orono Orchard Road Street and Utility and Orono Interceptor 7113A Combined Project, and authorize advertisement for bids according to the project schedule as outlined in the staff memo dated April 9, 2012. VOTE: Ayes 3, Nays 0. MAYOR/COUNCIL REPORT Rahn stated the only issue he would like to bring up is the Maple Place development and the City's erosion controls. Rahn commented that a large majority of the silt fences are improperly installed on projects and that he would like to see that addressed in some fashion. Rahn suggested that issue be addressed in a future work session. Gaffron stated the City to some extent relies on the Watershed District to oversee the erosion control methods and that perhaps the City is in a better position to monitor the situation. Rahn stated in his opinion the City needs to play a bigger role in erosion controls, especially in light of the fact that silt fences are sometimes placed close to the lake and are improperly installed. Page 5 of 7