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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON JANUARY 13, 1997 ( #15 North Ferndale Road Improvements - Continued) • Peterson asked and received confirmation that the two cities of Orono and Plymouth need the same time schedule for the project. It was noted that Plymouth has slated for the project for 1998. Jabbour said the project was originally planned for 1997 but Plymouth had changed the time frame. He said while he agrees with Kelley's concern over the budget, the improvement is logistically overdue. Peterson said she agrees with Kelley. Moorse reported that no money was spent on CoRd 6 in 1997 and the same dollar amount would be spent in the two year period. Kelley said 1999 would still show a $170,000 deficit as well as accumulate interest. Goetten said the problem is having many roads in need of repair. She is of the opinion that the City needs to address these improvements on this road rather than postponing them because it has already been delayed a number of times. It was clarified that the project must be done as a singular project and cannot be separated by city. Gappa noted Plymouth has budgeted for the improvement for 1998. Jabbour noted that the residents of Ferndale Road voiced their concern over the roadway • at the Hwy 12 meetings. He also noted its recognition by the newspaper as one of the worst roads. Kelley inquired about "borrowing" the MSA funds. Gappa said the funding allows for advance encumbering up to $500,000. The City is allowed to pay out of future allotments without interest. Council members said they were unaware of the ability to do so. Kelley and Peterson agreed that the project should then move forward. Goetten moved, Kelley seconded, to approve beginning the preliminary work on the project. Work authorized would include obtaining a proposal for project engineering from Bonestroo and the scheduling of a public informational meeting. Vote: Ayes 4, Nays 0. ( #16) ANNUAL APPOINTMENTS - RESOLUTION #3833 Moorse reported that changes have been made to the general appointments relating to the new staff changes. Some appointments have not yet been made. Jabbour asked if the policy committee was still required for Hwy 12. Moorse noted that there would be a design committee needed and suggested maintaining the policy committee at this time. • 12