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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, February 10, 2014 7:00 o’clock p.m. _____________________________________________________________________________________ Page 22 of 30 (10. WATERTOWN ROAD FEASIBILITY STUDY – PRESENTATION, Continued) Martini noted from a financing and funding standpoint, it would be beneficial to have as large of a project as possible, and completing the project from one end of town to the other is the most cost effective. The total cost of the project is $1,796,500. Martini indicated they did look at splitting it into two projects, which would result in more immobilization costs and inflation. The estimated cost of accomplishing the road project if it is split into two portions would be $1,867,000. Martini noted since it is a municipal state aid route, state aid funds could be used for the proposed improvements. McMillan asked if the estimated costs for the overlay were $1.1 million. Martini indicated that is correct. Martini stated that is a significant enough cost that in their view the more feasible option would be to go with the reclamation which would give the City to maintain it and maximum its life. Martini stated once the mill and overlay develops cracks, moisture tends to get in there and it becomes difficult to maintain. Levang asked where they would start the project and how traffic would be routed. Martini stated they anticipate they would be able to grind up the existing surface and lay gravel down. Attempts would be made to minimize traffic on the road but some level of traffic would be able to travel down the roadway. If the project moves forward, Martini indicated they would hold a neighborhood meeting to address some of the residents’ questions and concerns. Martini noted access would be provided to everybody who needed access but that they would make attempts to limit other through traffic on the roadway. McMillan asked if the reclaiming would go faster than a full reconstruction. Martini indicated it would be and that a full reconstruction can turn into a mess if it rains, which can slow down progress. The reclaiming with the gravel surface allows the contractor to recover a lot faster from inclement weather. McMillan asked what would happen if it was discovered used oil was put down on the road. Martini indicated it would not be a big issue and would just be part of the new portion. Printup asked if there are any utilities that need to be discussed with Long Lake on the shared portion. Struve stated Orono does not have utilities on that side but that Long Lake does, and whether those are replaced would be up to Long Lake. Struve stated as the project details are developed, the scope of the entire project will be gone into more thoroughly as well as the cost sharing. Martini stated it is his understanding Long Lake has bigger drainage issues that they will need to address. McMillan noted the City has $1.4 million in its MSA fund, which is less than what the reclamation project is estimated to cost, and that the City will need to figure out how to make up for that difference.