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MINUTES OF THE <br />ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING <br />Monday, October 13, 2014 <br />7:00 o’clock p.m. <br />_____________________________________________________________________________________ <br />  <br />  Page 17 of 21  <br />(9. WATERTOWN ROAD AND MSA FUNDING PRELIMINARY DISCUSSION, Continued) <br /> <br />Olson stated to his knowledge the City has always used MSA funds when they were available. In 2009, <br />when the City was discussing Old Crystal Bay Road and selling bonds, it was noted that if the City was <br />going to keep upgrading the roads, there would not be enough money from MSA and another funding <br />source would need to be found. <br /> <br />Loftus stated the last time she spoke with Long Lake, approximately six months ago, they were <br />considering pushing it back and that at this time it is tentatively set for 2016. Loftus noted the project has <br />been pushed back one year already by Long Lake. Loftus stated Orono’s portion of Watertown Road <br />does not need to be reconstructed and can be reclaimed but that a joint feasibility study would need to be <br />done. <br /> <br />Edwards stated the City’s bridges are in good condition at the present time but that Watertown Road is <br />definitely not the only project the City could do. Edwards noted that Watertown Road is the worst MSA <br />road the City has. <br /> <br />Martini stated Watertown Road followed by Fox Street were two of the priority roads. <br /> <br />McMillan stated what is frustrating is that all of Watertown Road cannot be done with MSA funds. <br />McMillan asked how late in the season survey work can be done. <br /> <br />Edwards indicated that would need to be done before the first snowfall and that the suggested timeline <br />was to have a final decision made at the next Council meeting. <br /> <br />Levang asked if the Mayor is thinking about putting off one section of the road. <br /> <br />McMillan stated if only MSA funds are used, that would be necessary. <br /> <br />Levang noted Section 1 has less traffic than Section 3 and that Section 1 is more of a reclamation project. <br />Levang stated she would like to know which section is more important. <br /> <br />Martini indicated it is similar work on both sections and that some spot repairs to the subgrade would <br />need to be done. Martini stated if the road is reconstructed, different standards would apply. <br /> <br />Printup stated they will also need to be careful about changing the timing on this project and that the <br />Council has been discussing Watertown Road for the past four years. <br /> <br />Levang stated the goal is to figure out how to pay for it and whether Section 1 is the right section to begin <br />with. <br /> <br />Bremer stated she shares Council Member Printup’s concerns about delaying it and that two weeks will <br />give the City Council more time to look at funding options. <br /> <br />Martini stated the state will ask the City to start spending the MSA fund down once it reaches a certain <br />threshold. <br /> <br /> <br />Item #02 - CC Agenda - 10/27/2014 <br />Approval of Council Minutes 10/27/14 <br />[Page 17 of 21]