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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON JANUARY 26, 1998 • ( #16 - Ferndale Road North Project - Continued) Gappa said Staff is asking for a basic concept approval at this time for width and whether a rural or urban section should be considered. More detailed plans will require further approval. Direction is required on the concept before final plans are drawn. Jabbour added that the concept cannot be submitted to the City of Plymouth if the Council does not agree on the basics. He said the Council cannot continue to make changes on what is going to occur. Gappa said the recommendation for the road will be forwarded to Plymouth. Martin Gardiner informed the Council that the road layout is also due to the location of the power lines on the east side. He said he has walked the roadway and concluded that any improvement will affect the neighborhood with the exception of repaving only. He feels the 28' concept is a win -win situation for all. Jabbour noted that the storm sewer design received is a rural design. Jabbour said he had thought repaving would be appropriate and last 6 -10 years. However, with the proposed split in cost and life expectancy of total reconstruction being 20 years with an overlay allowing for up to 40 years, it would be irresponsible to only repave the road. Repaving is half the cost of total reconstruction and the underlying problem would not be repaired. Jabbour said he also feels the bike path is not an issue as it has been determined that the trail will be built on the Plymouth side. • Kelley asked what the position would be if the City of Plymouth does not agree to split the cost. Flint said the matter would be reassessed at that time. • Terry Knight said the City of Plymouth would like to see the project move forward. He feels the plan is taking alot of time for what is considered a small project in Plymouth. Kelley asked what type of curbing would be used. Gappa said he would like to see a vertical curb in order to keep people off the boulevard area. Flint noted the problems arise from motorcyclists as well. Tom Lane noted that the kids ride up the curbs with their bikes, skate boards, and roller blades. Voter Ayes 3, Nays 2, Goetten, Kelley. The recommendation is for a 28' wide MSA road, with an urban curb, and cost being split 50/50 between the Cities of Orono and Plymouth. 27