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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON SEPTEMBER 23, 1996 ( #13 - Old Crystal Bay Road Bike/Hike Trail Bid Award - Continued) • Callahan said he was astounded at the cost of $53,000 for the trail construction from Kelley Parkway to the end of the City property. Cook said there was storm sewer involved in order to get across the roadway and in the low area as well as clearing. Cook also noted that the cost was an estimate and expects the actual cost to be less. Moorse said the trees to be eliminated have been identified. City employees will also be used for filling and grading to lower the cost. The contractor will do the trail only. Hurr suggested the employees also construct the culvert. Callahan asked what part of the trail should be constructed. Hurr noted that the easements were not acquired south of the railroad bridge. Goetten suggested starting north of the Railroad bridge to Kelley Parkway; Jabbour agreed. Callahan informed the Council that Park Commission Chair Flint suggested the trail end at the teen center. He noted that school permission would be required. Moorse said the school's permission has already been given. Callahan asked that the trail plans be extended to the teen center. Cook said the trail could be constructed from Kelley Parkway to the school property, except for the paving, and could be added by change order. Hurr moved, Jabbour seconded, to direct that if the easements cannot be acquired to construct the portion of the trail south of the railroad bridge in 1996, Staff is to proceed with the trail construction north of the railroad to Kelley Parkway and on to the teen • center and to award the bid in the amount of $164,136 to Buffalo Bituminous. Cook noted that the bid would include the whole segment and could be done before next June. Callahan asked Cook if there was the ability to retract the bid if necessary. Cook said this could be done. Goetten asked that the actual cost of the trail be given to the Council as well as the cost from Kelley Parkway to the school property. Cook said he would have a change order at the October 28 Council meeting. It was noted that the bid award amount includes the construction north of the Railroad bridge to Kelley Parkway. Engineering costs are separate. No construction will take place south of the Railroad bridge until more information is obtained regarding the easements. City Attorney Radio cautioned that once the 90 day time period has been reached, the City will own the property and must pay for it. Callahan said the Council has been trying to obtain the property. Vote: Ayes 4, Nays 0. 12 •