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MINUTES OF THE <br />ORONO CITY COUNCIL <br />Monday, October 24, 2016 <br />7:00 o'clock p.m. <br />7. OLD BEACH ROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY ENCROACHMENT (continued) <br />Walsh commented it will make the neighborhood look very nice and help Mr. Craig maintain that area. <br />Craig stated some cascading junipers along the wall might also help to soften the wall. <br />Walsh stated he is not sure whether grass will grow in the area near the wall given the salt that is used <br />during the winter. <br />McMillan asked if there are any utilities in that area and whether there is any possibility the wall may <br />need to be tampered with. <br />Edwards stated every encroachment agreement contains language that allows the City to go into that area <br />to perform work with the understanding that any structure in the ROW might need to be removed at the <br />property owner's risk. <br />Craig indicated he is comfortable with that language. <br />Council Member Cornick asked if the retaining wall has footings. <br />Craig stated the lower course is buried somewhat into the ground and is very solid. <br />Cornick asked if the wall meets the City's requirements. <br />Edwards stated the City does not require engineering of walls that are less than four feet. Edwards stated <br />the wall seems to be very typical of a rock retaining wall. Edwards stated a permit would be issued if <br />approved and an as -built plan would be attached to the encroachment agreement. <br />Walsh moved, Printup seconded, to approve the retaining wall in its current Iocation. VOTE: <br />Ayes 4, Nays 0, Cornick Opposed. <br />PUBLIC WORKS/CITY ENGINEER REPORT, CONTINUED <br />Edwards reported on the following activities by the Public Works Department: <br />* Tree trimming has been performed on Kelly Avenue, Prospect, and Loma Linda <br />4 Shoulder repairs were done on Stubbs Bay, Old Long Lake Road, Old Crystal Bay Road <br />Speed bump removal on Woodhill and Crystal Bay <br />• Storm structure improvements were performed on Casco Point Road <br />Blockage removal completed on Ferndale Green <br />The manhole on North Shore Drive was raised <br />• Well construction on Well No. 4 is currently underway <br />• Generator repairs performed at LS 26 <br />• Fencing installation is underway at Lurton Park <br />• Removed old sidewalk at Crystal Bay and reinforced shoulder on Arbor <br />Page 6 of 8 <br />