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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON FEBRUARY 9, 1998 ( 41 - Edgewood Hills Improvement Project - Continued) • Jabbour asked if the home orientations were positive in relation to the sewer location. Kellogg said that in most cases the sewer line comes out to the back or to one side of the residence. Kellogg reported that the cost for the directionally bored option within 20' of the service results in an assessment of $21,140 for each of the 8 properties. Jabbour noted that a separate assessment hearing would be scheduled. Cusick asked about finance plans. Jabbour indicated that the City's high bond rating allows for the City to receive a good interest rate. He did note that the project would be included with another project to keep costs down. There are some administrative costs involved. The assessments would be paid over a 15 year period. Goetten noted that the cost could also be paid upfront if the residents so choose. Jim Nielson, 340 North Arm Lane, asked if there would be any problem in transitioning the additional lift to the roadway from the driveways. Kellogg said the 1 -1/2" lift would be transitioned back on the driveway and would be smooth. Kellogg informed Nielson that the hole dug for the sewer would be 16 -18' deep. Nielson asked if the lower level bathrooms would be served by the sewer as laid out. Nielson was told that the basements would be served. • Mr. Cusick asked about the time frame for the project. Kellogg said the proposal is for a June or July construction date. He indicated that the project is ahead of schedule at this time but another project may affect the construction outcome. Jabbour noted that easements need to be acquired in a timely manner as well or can affect the time frame. Cusick was informed that the assessment hearing would allow the public to comment about any problems they may have with the project. 0 Moorse informed Goetten that the assessment hearing would be held after bids and specifications are completed, bids are advertised and received. Kellogg thought the hearing would occur in May or June. Gappa indicated that there is a 30 -day waiting period following the assessment hearing before bids are awarded. This waiting period can be eliminated by waiver. Goetten referenced a letter received from Mr. Jackson. Jackson expressed concern over access to homes during the construction period. Goetten noted that there is usually only a day where access is affected. Kellogg said emergency vehicle access is maintained at all times. He does not anticipate any problems. The use of directional boring eliminates alot of access problems, which is taken into consideration in the design. Kellogg noted that paving is done half at a time to allow for access on the other half. Some traffic delay occurs during that time. c