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MINUTES OF THE <br />ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING <br />Monday, January 14, 2013 <br />7:00 o’clock p.m. <br />_____________________________________________________________________________________ <br />  <br />  Page 4 of 16    <br />   <br /> (6. NAVARRE STREET LIGHT UPDATE, Continued) <br /> <br />McMillan suggested the City also look at what improvements should be made to the streetscape in <br />Navarre at the same time. McMillan indicated she would like to see an overall approach taken in Navarre <br />and one that involves the Navarre residents as much as possible. McMillan stated she would like to <br />ensure the City has undertaken the appropriate due diligence before spending approximately $400,000 on <br />this project. <br /> <br />Levang sated she would like to ensure that the Navarre residents have ample opportunity to provide input <br />on potential improvements to the area. <br /> <br />Printup commented that taking an overall approach goes back to his suggestion that this item be discussed <br />in conjunction with Item No. 12. Printup indicated he likes the Mayor’s suggestion of looking at this <br />project globally prior to making any decisions because ultimately that is what needs to happen. <br /> <br />McMillan asked if Spring Park is looking for some type of commitment from Orono at this time. <br /> <br />Loftus indicated it is her understanding that Spring Park will proceed forward regardless of whether <br />Orono decides to go forward. Loftus noted that one of the driving factors for the schedule was safety <br />concerns due to the deteriorating poles and that at the same time the City also wanted to look at possible <br />aesthetic improvements. <br /> <br />Loftus asked if the sidewalks would be damaged during this project. <br /> <br />Struve indicated the sidewalks would be ripped up to some extent if the wiring is replaced. Struve stated <br />if only the poles are replaced, there should be very minimal damage to the sidewalks and very few areas <br />of sidewalk that would need to be replaced. Struve indicated replacement of the sidewalks could be <br />evaluated and added in shortly before the project goes to bid if necessary. <br /> <br />McMillan asked whether the City would be responsible for improving or replacing any retaining walls. <br /> <br />Struve indicated he would need to look into that. Struve stated the pole that was struck by a motor <br />vehicle is still structurally stable but aesthetically unpleasing. <br /> <br />Ralph Kempf, 3675 Togo Road, stated he is happy to see two items on tonight’s agenda related to <br />possible improvements to Navarre and thanked the City Council for taking a more global approach to this <br />project. <br /> <br />Kempf reported the Navarre Community Initiative has sent out an open letter relating to trees and that he <br />is hopeful the City will consider different options as it relates to trees in Navarre. The lower light poles <br />appear to be the lower cost option and would best fit in with trees. <br /> <br />As it relates to style, there have been a number of discussions had by the committee. Navarre has its own <br />character and is basically mid-century modern. Mid-century modern is fairly common in cities and <br />consists of brick, glass, and clean lines. What has happened over the years is that a lot of things have <br />been piled up on the basic mid-century design. <br /> <br /> <br />Item #02 - CC Agenda - 01/28/2013 <br />Approval of Council Minutes 01/14/2013 <br />[Page 4 of 16]