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v. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO COUNCIL MEETING HELD JUNE 13, 1988 BOHNS POINT FEASIBILITY STUDY RESOLUTION City Administrator Bernhardson explained the issue to determine if the Council desires to undertake a feasibility study based on a petition received regarding widening Bohns Point Road. In addition, to determine what interest the Council has, if any, on the public takeover of Bohns Point Circle,, which is currently privately owned but publicly maintained. Should the City choose to do any public work on the Circle portion of the road, the City would by necessity have to take it over. He noted that the petition represents 51% of the street frontage property owners. Councilmember Goetten voiced concern with the City -, dealing with private /public roads in future planning and arbitrarily taking over the private roads. Acting Mayor Callahan stated he had no desire to take over Bohns Point Circle. In addition, he was not sure the road needed to be widened. Therefore, he felt Council should reject the request for the feasibility study. Councilmember Goetten asked if the Ulrich project was responsible in part for upgrading the road if needed when the project was completed? • City Administrator Bernhardson stated that Ulrich had agreed to repair damage done to the roads from the project construction. Public Works Director Gerhardson stated that the Ulrich project caused very minor damage to the road. It was moved by Acting Mayor Callahan, seconded by Councilmember Sime, that the City Council chooses not to undertake the feasibility study. Motion, Ayes 4, Nays 0. MAYOR'S REORT: COUNCILMEMBER SELECTION PROCESS Acting Mayor Callahan explained the issue of selecting a Councilmember to replace the resigning Councilmember Sime. Staff has drafted a letter to send to the interested applicants. City Administrator Bernhardson recommended July 1, 1988 be the deadline for applications. 1A .g