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ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES FOR JANUARY 12,1998 40 ( #1 Ferndale Road North Road Improvement - Continued) Nancy Berg asked about funding for, a road less than 28' in width. Jabbour said a narrower road would have to be assessed. He also reported that the two cities have to agree on the road design. Gappa noted that the new annual budget allows only $100,000 for maintenance of all roads. Jabbour indicated there is the option of repaving only at a cost of $200,000 4300,000. A gentleman in the audience asked how long the road construction would take. Kellogg said the construction would take about two months depending on weather conditions. Donna Hanson asked if there was a reason why the staking stopped on the east side of the Luce Line. She indicated the road is not staked in front of her home. Kellogg noted that between Hwy 12 and the Luce Line, the road is offset to the Orono side with the east edge pulled inward. There are paints marks along the roadway indicating the proposed road location but recent snowfall has covered it. Chloe Ackman was informed that MSA criteria would be used for building the road at a 28' width. Flint indicated that repaving the road does not qualify for MSA funding. Goetten said discussions have been held for many years regarding road improvements to North • Ferndale. She feels it should be reconstructed and a narrower width considered. She would like the road work to be done correctly and last for a longer time period. Residents informed her of the need for a bike path. She is not in favor of the 36' width. Goetten feels questions needs to be addressed with the City of Plymouth. Peterson noted that the speed limit is proposed to be reduced from 40 mph to 30 mph. The citizen survey reflected a 35 mph speed. Kellogg said a 35 mph speed was discussed at the design meeting but due to the design of the road, the speed will be at 30 mph, regardless of the road width. Flint said he agreed with eliminating the 36' wide possibility. He indicated, between a 28' and 32' width, a concern for increased traffic with a 32' wide road. However, he is concerned if the road is built at 28', the road may be inadequate. Kellogg indicated, based on comments received, with bikers using the road, the 32' width would accomplish the needs of the residents. Jabbour asked why the road would be used for bikers and joggers if the trail was built. Kellogg said it is based off of the comments received. Goetten said she assumed a 28' wide road would eliminate the path. Gappa said there would be two 12' wide lanes with 4' on the outside of the road for bikers due to the Park Commission members indicating that high speed bikers would not use the trail. The trail would only be placed on one side of the road. Flint indicated that bike trails are generally 8' wide. The proposal would include a 4' lane on the road for fast bicyclists and an 8' off -road trail. S 8