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MINUTES OF THE <br />ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING <br />Monday, August 8, 2016 <br />7:00 o'clock p.m. <br />6. FOX STREET FEASIBILITY REPORT (continued) <br />Martini indicated the current thinking is to replace that soil with some lightweight materials. <br />Walsh asked what the timeline is for the project. <br />Martini stated it would run similar to the Watertown Road schedule. They would complete the survey <br />work in the fall, proceed forward with preparation of the plans and specs, which would be finished near <br />the first of the year, and then go out for bids in either February or March. Martini stated if that schedule <br />is followed, they would be ready to go as soon as road restrictions come off in the spring. <br />Walsh asked if the plans would be good through 2018. <br />Martini indicated they should be and that he does not envision anything changing significantly between <br />now and then. <br />Walsh asked if the costs would be reduced if all the survey work for all three sections was done at the <br />same time. <br />Martini stated it would reduce the costs. <br />McMillan asked if the City can submit a request for MSA fluids at any time during the year. <br />Martini indicated they can if the project meets MSA standards. Martini stated if there is some design <br />criteria being requested as a variance, the board that reviews those standards only meets twice a year. <br />Martini noted that is not the situation here and the City is not requesting any design standard variances. <br />McMillan asked if Sections A and B would require different equipment than Section C. <br />Martini indicated it would be pretty similar but the difference would be some excavation on Sections A <br />and B. <br />Levang noted on Section C they are looking at a 12-15 year life expectancy and that the City will need to <br />be on top of the routine maintenance. <br />Martini stated the issue with Section C is that the base moves around a bit due to the water level, which <br />causes drainage issues and cracks in the pavement. Martini stated if the City were serious about <br />providing a road that is built to last with a good foundation, it would cost at least a million dollars just for <br />that section. <br />Cornick commented he can remember that road being under water at times. <br />Martini stated the hope would be on Section B to fix some of that. <br />McMillan asked if anyone from the public would like to speak regarding this project. <br />There were no public comments. <br />Page 4 of 17 <br />