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�J ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES FOR JANUARY 12,1998 ( #1 Ferndale Road North Road Improvement - Continued) Flint asked about the cost of repaving only. Kellogg said the cost would be about $250,000- $300,000 to reclaim the existing surface with an additional base and paving. This would not allow for any trail or improvements made to drainage, which are two of the goals of the project. Mr. Scanlon, 755 North Ferndale Road, asked where the drainage problems exist. He indicated he lives near Edgeview Drive and has never noticed any problems noting the ditches along the way. Kellogg said a sub - surface moisture problem is evident by the condition of the surface. Scanlon noted a road bed problem on Hwy 101. Kellogg said a good base helps but would not enable drainage to flow away from the road. The sub - surface drainage needs to be pulled away from the road. Scanlon noted there were 33 power poles and feeder lines which would have to be moved in order to accommodate a bike path. He asked who would pay the cost. Jabbour said the City of Plymouth would pay for it. Ron Quanbeck of the City of Plymouth said if the power company deems movement of the poles is necessary, they may also contribute to the cost. Kellogg did not know if the poles would have to be moved as it is currently staked at 36'. • Scanlon, indicating the boulevard width of 4' and 8' for the bike path, asked what excavation would occur to the east and west for the road bed. Kellogg said it would depend on the existing grades. He indicated a portion of the hill would have to be removed. Scanlon said if the bank was graded, it would cause problems at 755 Ferndale with grading occurring near front doors of some homes, especially on the west side. Kellogg said this was preliminary data only and retaining walls were an option. Scanlon indicated problems that arise with maintenance of retaining walls. Kellogg said there should be no problems with walls less than 4' and some terracing would probably be necessary. r� LJ Bill Westbrook, 139 Chevy Chase, asked what the speed limit would be for the road. Jabbour said the speed limit will be reduced to 30 mph, which usually is the opposite of what occurs when speed limits are questioned. Westbrook felt Alternate #2 was unsafe and is concerned with a wider width promoting speeding on the road. Donna Hanson, 100 Edgeview Drive, Wayzata, said she did not know of any safety issues related to turning traffic in the 15 years she has lived here. She says she has never stopped for a turning vehicle and drives the road about 10 times a day. She feels safety would be affected by increased speeds if a turn lane was added. Jabbour reported that it is Staff s responsibility to provide all solutions and to perform due diligence. 3