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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday,March 9,2015 7:00 o'clock p.m. (13. WATERTOWN ROAD AND STUBBS BAY ROAD,continued) Another road identified in the City's CIP is Baldur Park Road. The initial engineer estimate for that road is$223,917. The City has secured funding from FEMA in the amount of$59,223. Assuming that Stubbs Bay Road is the priority project,there would be$142,000 that the City would still need to fund. Edwards stated the most likely source of the funding would come from the Permanent Improvement Revolving Fund,which currently has a balance of$820,000. Edwards noted if money is taken from that fund, it has to be paid back. If that has to be paid back in 2016 and the City has to levy for that amount, it would result in a 4.2 percent increase for every$100,0001evied. On a$600,000 home,the property owner would see a$46 increase in their taxes for 2016 to pay for that$100,000. Loftus stated part of the Baldur Park project consists of drainage improvements,which would also come from the stormwater fund. Edwards stated those costs are not significant and that they could perhaps use those funds for the curb and gutter. Loftus stated that portion would qualify for money from the stormwater fund and currently$40,000 would be available from that fund. Edwards stated there are also some culverts that could be funded from that. Walsh asked if Baldur Park Road is a total reconstruction. Edwards indicated it is. Walsh asked whether the City could do a reclamation on the City's portion. Edwards stated what he is recommending for Baldur Park is that the engineering work be completed to assess what is underneath that road and then determine what the City's possible options are. Edwards stated it will depend on what is underneath the asphalt. Loftus stated Staff did discuss Phase 2 and 3 earlier today and that they are looking at $1.2 million that is still unfunded for next year. Walsh stated there are a number of roads that are unfunded and that in his view some portions of Phase 2 may not be necessary. Walsh stated the portion of Watertown Road where the curve is located is in great shape. Walsh stated he would like to spend the money smartly. McMillan stated Long Lake will be asked to commit to the$133,000. Edwards stated when the Council talked last October,they did make the deliberate decision that Phase 1 would consist of the most heavily traveled section of Watertown Road and the most damaged or the section that is in the most need of repair would be in Phase 2. Edwards stated the overall funding for road projects is scheduled to be discussed at a future work session. McMillan stated she wanted to ensure the City had a funding source for Stubbs Bay Road. Page 34 of 43