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� Cons for the City assuming permitting functions: <br /> o Additional workload for current staff. Staff would administer some of the program and rely <br /> on others with expertise. <br /> o Staff would need some training. Bonestroo staff is an additional resource. <br /> • Council questioned if concerns have been communicated to the MCWD. Staff has attempted to <br /> discuss issues with the MCDW. <br /> • Council directed staff to prepare a list of issues to provide to the MCWD with an opportunity for � <br /> the MCWD to discuss and respond. McMillan and Murphy would be willing to meet with Eric of <br /> the MCWD and Orono staff. The MCWD receives tax money, and it would be preferable that <br /> they are involved in local watershed issues and the permitting process. <br /> 3. Casco Point Reconstruction Project Update <br /> • Casco Point Proiect Schedule. Plans are to start the toughtest piece on Casco Point next week. <br /> Because CenterPoint Energy got in late to do their work, it affected the contractor's work <br /> schedule. The City probably owes the contractor some additional time. Provided the weather <br /> holds,the substantial completion date is August 28. The goal is to have the project done before <br /> school starts. The road should be rocked and ready to drive on by September 8; if not, <br /> provisions will need to be made to be able to get buses in and out. Weekly updates are posted <br /> on Mondays on the City website with a review of the previous week's work and plan for work of <br /> current week. Staff has considered having the contractor bring in an additional crew, but this <br /> would create more inconveniences for the neighborhood and may generate more complaints. <br /> The neighborhood may see two crews to maintain the completion schedule as be acceptable <br /> and worth the inconvenience. Further discussion may be needed. It is important to keep <br /> people informed. The bag of information that is distributed from door-to-door has been very <br /> helpful. Add a reminder to go to the website for additional information. The last portion of soil <br /> remediation will be completed next week. Council noted that residents have received <br /> knowledgeable, polite and efficient responses to their questions. <br /> • Schedule for Mill and Overlav. The project includes mill and overlay this yearfor a portion ofthe <br /> road from Casco Avenue to Casco Circle. The mill and overly work is non-intrusive and would <br /> take 2—3 days. Staff has discussed delaying this work until next year to allow one freeze/thaw <br /> cycle. The price for bituminous was included with this year's bid. Waiting until next year adds <br /> the risk for prices to be higher and the neighborhood may object to another disruption. Staff <br /> noted that waiting until next year will provide a better job overall, and that the contractor <br /> would come back next year to fix settlements and do the final course. Council directed staff to <br /> delay the mill and overlay for this project until next year. <br /> • Insurance Claims Discussion. In the past, staff has been directed to be proactive and get a <br /> cleaning crew out right away when a home has damage from a sewer backup. In the recent <br /> insurance claims,the City's insurance adjuster recommended the property owner contact their <br /> own insurance company first. The League's insurance will not pay if the damage is not the City's <br /> fault. Staff noted that the City may need to be more proactive with sewer issues. It is important <br /> to be consistent in handling these situations. Fundamentally it is not the City's responsibility to <br /> call a cleaning crew unless we know it's the City's fault. The homeowner's insurance company <br /> may use specific companies and there is some liability to the City when entering a home without <br /> proper releases. It was determined that the policy will be to have the homeowner call their own <br /> insurance company first unless City staff believes the City has any liability in the damage. <br /> � Mvrtlewood Utilitv Proiect Update. All pipes are in the ground and are being tested. Site <br /> restoration is in process. The contractor is ahead of schedule. Fire hydrants are installed in the <br /> Myrtlewood neighborhood and at the Comforts of Home property. An additional valve that was <br /> not in the original plans has been added. Staff commented that the contractor's crew was very <br /> good at cleaning up the site as work progressed. <br /> Page 2 of 4 <br />