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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO COUNCIL MEETING HELD JULY 11, 1988 Councilmember Callahan clarified that the purpose of the • feasibility study is to tell the Council how much the project would cost and whether 22 feet is appropriate. Mayor Grabek inquired as to who would decide whether the project would cost too ...much or too little,-, once the study is complete and a cost is determined? Callahan suggested that the people on Bohn's Point Road could just submit plans for the upgrading, as opposed to the feasibility study. Mayor Grabek asked Mr. Dayton what the agreement of the people on the road was. Callahan stated 54/45. Mr. Dayton clarified by saying that everyone they talked. to said absolutely, go ahead with doing the feasibility study. He informed the Petitioners that they were only indicating interest in having the study done, and not making a commitment to having the roadwork done. He was just conforming to the requirements necessary for paving the road, should it be decided that it is feasible to do so. Peterson asked about the snowplows and whether they would have any affect on the curbs. Public Works Director Gerhardson responded affirmatively. Callahan mentioned that when Winslow was in front of the Council regarding his property, that he stated there was no :• erosion control and no problem or possibility of erosion control and that there was a culvert built to take ,care of erosion control. Gerhardson said that the slopes by Winslow were not as steep as they are throughout the majority of the Road. Mr. Dayton stated that he did not want to make a big issue over the curbs and gutters because they would be happy to do whatever the City would • be willing to go along with. Mayor Grabek inquired of Gerhardson 16 the feasibility study, the price is the same. Mr. Dayton was • present representing the property owners and had indicated that approximately 54% of the people on the public portion of Bohn's Point Road have expressed an interest in the upgrade. Engineer Cook explained what the study would entail and why there is no cost difference in including the Circle. He stated that what he was providing the Council was an estimate of time. That their time would not exceed this time, and could possibly be less. Goetten stated that she drives Bohn's Point Road all the time and that she has no problem in looking, at the fact that an upgrade needs to be done there. She understands that the City would prefer to have a 24 foot road. Public Works Director Gerhardson reported that the problem with the road is that it varies in width just simply from repairs over the years and is 19 feet in some locations,.. -2.1.6 feet in other -. locations. .. He feels the .idea.: is to even 'it ',out. He talked with Mr.-Dayton and Mr. Winslow and agreed on an even 22 feet. Goetten stated she has no problem with upgrading the road, however, she is concerned with curbs and gutters. It is Mr. Gerhardson's belief that the intent is to . provide bituminous curbs. Mr. Dayton stated that the residents definitely do not want concrete curbs and would be very f lexible - in that area. They mainly want something to control water run -off in the area. Councilmember Callahan clarified that the purpose of the • feasibility study is to tell the Council how much the project would cost and whether 22 feet is appropriate. Mayor Grabek inquired as to who would decide whether the project would cost too ...much or too little,-, once the study is complete and a cost is determined? Callahan suggested that the people on Bohn's Point Road could just submit plans for the upgrading, as opposed to the feasibility study. Mayor Grabek asked Mr. Dayton what the agreement of the people on the road was. Callahan stated 54/45. Mr. Dayton clarified by saying that everyone they talked. to said absolutely, go ahead with doing the feasibility study. He informed the Petitioners that they were only indicating interest in having the study done, and not making a commitment to having the roadwork done. He was just conforming to the requirements necessary for paving the road, should it be decided that it is feasible to do so. Peterson asked about the snowplows and whether they would have any affect on the curbs. Public Works Director Gerhardson responded affirmatively. Callahan mentioned that when Winslow was in front of the Council regarding his property, that he stated there was no :• erosion control and no problem or possibility of erosion control and that there was a culvert built to take ,care of erosion control. Gerhardson said that the slopes by Winslow were not as steep as they are throughout the majority of the Road. Mr. Dayton stated that he did not want to make a big issue over the curbs and gutters because they would be happy to do whatever the City would • be willing to go along with. Mayor Grabek inquired of Gerhardson 16