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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON JANUARY 26, 1998 • ( #15 - Gary DeSantis - Sailors World Marina - Continued) Flint moved, Peterson seconded, to move that no action be taken. Vote: Ayes 4, Nays 0, Abstain 1, Jabbour. (The Engineering Report preceded the Mayor /Council Report.) ENGINEER REPORT ( #16) REPORT ON FERNDALE ROAD NORTH PROJECT Gappa reported that the public hearing was held at the last Council meeting. The draft feasibility study proposed a 36' wide road, which was eliminated due to public response and Council's input. Gappa indicated the Council asked for cost estimates for a 32' wide road project, a 28' wide road project, and a reclaim and pave option. Gappa indicated that Orono's projected cost for a 32' wide road is $743,200. A 28' wide road would cost Orono $700,763. These two options are eligible for State aid funding. The reclaim and repave cost of $242,974 is not eligible for the State aid funding. Gappa reported that repaving is not recommended due to the existing problem with the subgrade drainage, which would not be corrected, the ineligibility for MSA funding, and the City of Plymouth's plan for a road project using MSA funding. • Jabbour asked if Gappa investigated Plymouth's policy regarding assessing the cost. Gappa reported that Plymouth's policy is one where the residents of the road, based on road frontage, are assessed for the cost of the improvement. Gappa thought the assessment amount is less on a collector road. Jabbour said he would like the City to be proactive in this matter with determining some assessment guidelines for future use. Kellogg noted that only Plymouth residents will have direct access on North Ferndale Road. Jabbour asked Gappa if he has discussed with Plymouth the fact that the Orono Council does not want a 36' wide road. Gappa said he met with representatives of Plymouth, who were made aware of this fact. He informed them that the City of Orono would be reviewing other options. Gappa said the City of Plymouth has not yet approved a formal feasibility report. He asked for direction on the road width from the Council. Jabbour opened the meeting to public comments. Mary King, 142 Chevy Chase Drive, indicated that the 1993 guidelines stipulate if the speed is reduced to 30 mph, a 26' wide road would be eligible for MSA funding. Jabbour said he had asked Staff what the minimum road width is allowed in order to receive the funding and was informed of the 28' width. Gappa said he was unaware of a 26' road • being eligible for the funding. Jabbour noted that there is the option of the bike path located off the roadway. 23