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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, July 28, 2014 7:00 o’clock p.m. _____________________________________________________________________________________ Page 10 of 17 10. 2014 REST POINT ROAD IMPROVEMENTS – BID AWARD Martini noted based on prior Council authorization, plans and specifications were created for improvements for Rest Point Road and Rest Point Circle. Martini stated bids were received from three different contractors, with the low bid being received from Northwest Asphalt in the amount of $94,447.50. Martini stated he would recommend the bid be awarded to Northwest in that amount. McMillan noted the bids came in a little bit lower than anticipated. Dennis Walsh, 1354 Rest Point Road, asked what the final resolution is to the curb. Martini indicated the City has received an easement from that property owner and the curb will now be able to be relocated all on private property. Martini indicated prior to starting construction, they will have a walking tour of the project, with the affected property owners being able to meet with them and ask questions or discuss any concerns they may have. McMillan asked how the residents will be notified that the project will be commencing. Martini stated that notice would be brought to their door. Martini stated it is his understanding that Northwest is ready to proceed with the work and that he will be in contact with them in the very near future to schedule a preconstruction meeting. Martini stated he anticipates the work will take a couple of weeks. McMillan asked if any culverts will be replaced. Martini stated there will not be. Printup moved, Levang seconded, to award the Rest Point Road Street Improvement Project to Northwest Asphalt in the amount of $94,447.50, the construction phase services to Bolton & Menk in the amount of $12,100, and to transfer funds in the amount of $106,548 from the General Fund Balance to the Pavement Management Fund. VOTE: Ayes 4, Nays 0. MAYOR/COUNCIL REPORT Levang stated she would like to thank Ron Ridgeway for speaking about the golf tournament and that it was a very enjoyable event. Levang stated she attended the water workshop with Community Development Director Andrew Mack and Planning Commission Chair Denise Leskinen and that it was very informative. Levang indicated she has spoken with City Clerk Rachel Dodge about including some of that information in one of the upcoming City newsletters. Bremer noted the City has started its budget discussions for 2015 and that she would invite anyone who is interested in hearing more about it to attend one of the Council work sessions. McMillan stated she had an opportunity to visit Big Island Park last Friday and that overall the park is in good shape. McMillan noted there were a couple of issues with signage that she discussed with the City Administrator.