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MINUTES OF THE <br />ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING <br />Monday, September 23, 2013 <br />7:00 o’clock p.m. <br />_____________________________________________________________________________________ <br />  <br />    Page 7 of 11   <br />(6. WATERTOWN ROAD FEASIBILITY STUDY, Continued) <br /> <br />Struve stated the entire Watertown Road west of Willow is classified MSA and that Staff will need to <br />look at the availability of funds and how much is remaining in bonds. Struve indicated funds could <br />possibly be rededicated to Watertown Road from Willow Drive. If it is funded completely through the <br />City, MSA standards may not need to be followed. Struve stated those options will be looked at in the <br />feasibility study. <br /> <br />McMillan asked whether the City is collecting any MSA money or whether it is all being allocated <br />towards the bonds. <br /> <br />Olson stated the City is accruing some MSA funds but that he does not have an exact figure tonight. <br /> <br />Struve indicated that will also be part of the feasibility study. <br /> <br />Anderson moved, Levang seconded, to approve the proposal from Bolton & Menk for the <br />completion of a feasibility study for Watertown Road between McCulley Road and the west city <br />limits of Long Lake in an amount not to exceed $22,000. VOTE: Ayes 5, Nays 0. <br /> <br />PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR/CITY ENGINEER’S REPORT, CONTINUED <br /> <br />Struve reported the forcemain project on Rest Point has been completed and that the work on Tonkawa is <br />still in process. Struve stated as was previously discussed at a Council meeting, he did conduct a visual <br />analysis of what was in Rest Point to get an understanding of what may be viable. Some soil testing will <br />need to be done before a definite conclusion can be reached. Struve stated preliminarily he does not feel <br />an overlay will be warranted since there are already two overlays on that road. <br /> <br />Struve stated depending on the soil testing, in his view reclamation would be a viable option, which <br />would be cheaper than a total reconstruction. <br /> <br />Struve reported the Public Works has started to dismantle the play equipment at Bederwood Park. The <br />majority of the equipment will be removed except for the center swing set. The gravel, posts and footings <br />will also be removed. Struve stated the anticipated scheduled for the new equipment to be installed is <br />early October. <br /> <br />Bremer asked if it will still be gravel. <br /> <br />Struve indicated it will be wood chips and that the gravel is not approved under the ADA. <br /> <br />Levang asked what will happen with the pea gravel. <br /> <br />Struve stated it will be salvaged and stored and then used on other construction projects by the Public <br />Works Department. <br /> <br />Levang asked if any other play equipment will be located there. <br /> <br />Struve indicated there will be a smaller playground for younger children and some equipment for older <br />children. Struve stated he can forward the graphics of the new equipment to the City Council. <br />Item #03 - CC Agenda - 10/14/2013 <br />Approval of Council Minutes 09/23/2013 [Page 7 of 11]