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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON DECEMBER 9, 1996 • ( #4) COUNTY ROAD 15 ORONO LANE TO EASTERN BORDER ROADWAY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT - FINAL PLANS - COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT - RESOLUTION #3817 Bruce Polaczyk was present, along with Craig Twernum and Guy Nolan. Polaczyk reported that there were major changes made to the cooperative agreement since the last Council meeting. He noted the roadway will be a typical section of two 12' lanes with 8' shoulders, except for one segment where there will be a two -way left turn lane. The turn lane will extend past the four driveways and intersecting street in that location for safety purposes. Polaczyk reiterated the hiring of a soils expert regarding the Ferndale Marsh area. The road was moved 10' or 3 meters to the north to enable surcharging due to poor soils. In order to allow for the surcharging to occur on the north side, the shoulder area will be used on the south side to allow movement of two lanes of traffic. Polaczyk indicated the group of 16 trees that need to be removed will be replaced with 18 trees. These trees will be of the type compatible to the soil conditions. While aspen and tamarack are possibilities, tamarack was said to probably be most suitable. These trees will not encroach into the clear zone. • The right turn lane into Ferndale will now be extended back for usage by the driveways along that stretch of roadway. Polaczyk said an acceleration lane will also be provided out of Woodhill Road at the suggestion of representatives of the country club. 0 The time schedule allows for bids to open during the second quarter of 1997 with construction to start in early summer. Because of the six month time allowance necessary for the surcharging, the construction will extend into 1998. Kelley questioned the sight lines to the right coming out of Ferndale Road. Nolan said the left turn lane will be extended and road alignment shifted 10' to the north to improve these sight lines. Kelley asked if the road would be striped. Nolan said rural roadways are generally not striped. Where there is curb and gutter, an edge strip will be detailed but no center line. Gerhardson said this could be worked out. Jabbour inquired about an acceleration lane. Nolan noted part of the shoulder is currently being used and it will be widened for a full acceleration lane. Polaczyk added that the throat of the road will also be widened to enable better sighting: Jabbour questioned whether it would be better to move the intersection. Nolan said that would increase the impact to the wetlands. 5