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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING ' <br /> Monday,January 14,2013 � <br /> 7:00 o'clock p.m. <br /> (6. NAVARRE STREET LIGHT UPDATE, Continued) <br /> McMillan suggested the City also look at what improvements should be made to the streetscape in <br /> Navarre at the same time. McMillan indicated she would like to see an overall approach taken in Navarre <br /> and one that involves the Navarre residents as much as possible. McMillan stated she would like to <br /> ensure the City has undertaken the appropriate due diligence before spending approximately$400,000 on <br /> this project. <br /> Levang sated she would like to ensure that the Navarre residents have ample opportunity to provide input <br /> on potential improvements to the area. <br /> Printup commented that taking an overall approach goes back to his suggestion that this item be discussed <br /> in conjunction with Item No. 12. Printup indicated he likes the Mayor's suggestion of looking at this <br /> project globally prior to making any decisions because ultimately that is what needs to happen. <br /> McMillan asked if Spring Park is looking for some type of commitment from Orono at this time. <br /> Loftus indicated it is her understanding that Spring Park will proceed forward regardless of whether <br /> Orono decides to go forward. Loftus noted that one of the driving factors for the schedule was safety <br /> concerns due to the deteriorating poles and that at the same time the City also wanted to look at possible <br /> aesthetic improvements. <br /> Loftus asked if the sidewalks would be damaged during this project. <br /> Struve indicated the sidewalks would be ripped up to some extent if the wiring is replaced. Struve stated <br /> if only the poles are replaced,there should be very minimal damage to the sidewalks and very few areas <br /> of sidewalk that would need to be replaced. Struve indicated replacement of the sidewalks could be <br /> evaluated and added in shortly before the project goes to bid if necessary. <br /> McMillan asked whether the City would be responsible for improving or replacing any retaining walls. <br /> Struve indicated he would need to look into that. Struve stated the pole that was struck by a motor <br /> vehicle is still structurally stable but aesthetically unpleasing. <br /> Ralph Kempf, 3675 Togo Road, stated he is happy to see two items on tonight's agenda related to <br /> possible improvements to Navarre and thanked the City Council for taking a more global approach to this <br /> project. <br /> Kempf reported the Navarre Community Initiative has sent out an open letter relating to trees and that he <br /> is hopeful the City will consider different options as it relates to trees in Navarre. The lower light poles <br /> appear to be the lower cost option and would best fit in with trees. <br /> As it relates to style,there have been a number of discussions had by the committee. Navarre has its own <br /> character and is basically mid-century modern. Mid-century modern is fairly common in cities and <br /> consists of brick, glass, and clean lines. What has happened over the years is that a lot of things have <br /> been piled up on the basic mid-century design. <br /> Page 4 of 16 <br />