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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, September 22, 2014 7:00 o’clock p.m. _____________________________________________________________________________________ Page 16 of 18 PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR/CITY ENGINEER’S REPORT, CONTINUED Martini reported work on Rest Point Road is essentially complete and that black dirt has been delivered to the site. Once that is spread, the hydro-seeding will take place. Martini indicated he will continue to follow the restoration work. Martini stated on Willow Drive south of the fire station, there is a bump in the road over a culvert. A contractor visited the site and a couple of different options were discussed. The contractor stated they would be able to come in with a machine that would heat up the pavement and the area can be reworked over the culvert. Martini indicated that work was completed last week and that the area is somewhat improved from what it was but that it is not quite as smooth as he had hoped. Martini indicated he does have a call in to the contractor to see if it can be smoothed out any further. Martini reported the Navarre lighting project has been delayed due to a problem with the manufacturer of the light poles. The City is now looking at some time in October to receive the poles. Martini indicated he had a meeting last week with the contractor to discuss the schedule. McMillan asked why the poles have been so delayed. Martini indicated there are a limited number of places to obtain the poles from and that he cannot say what the exact problem is outside that the plant broke down and all their projects were delayed. McMillan suggested Mr. Martini see if the City will be receiving a discount as a result of the delay. Levang asked if weather is a concern with installing the poles. Martini stated it is not currently but that they should be installed prior to freezing. Martini stated one of the issues that arose during the project was that there were a couple of areas of sunken sidewalks. During the work it was discovered that the catch basins underneath the sidewalks were leaking and taking in material. As a result, Hennepin County was notified and asked to make those repairs before all the sidewalk work could be completed. MAYOR/COUNCIL REPORT Levang noted the City newsletter will be coming out the first week of October. Printup noted Orono’s homecoming was held last week Friday and that he walked with the alumni portion of the parade. Printup commented the kids had a very good time and enjoyed the parade.