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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, November 25, 2013 7:00 o’clock p.m. _____________________________________________________________________________________ Page 6 of 29 (3. CSAH 112 IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, Continued) McMillan asked what the Council’s thoughts are regarding the first segment. Printup indicated he is not in favor of a trail along the school property and that it is his understanding there may be a trail across the street or along Highway 12 at some point. Printup stated he also is not in favor of the lighting along that segment. McMillan stated she has an issue with the $40,000 in streetscaping in that area. McMillan stated there is a sidewalk and trail already there and she does not see the need to add any more concrete. Levang asked if the school is willing to pay for the trail. Grube indicated that question was not asked of them. Turner displayed the rendition of the intersection of Old Crystal Bay Road. Grube indicated that section is approximately $60,000, with the County paying $20,000 and the City paying $40,000. Printup stated as it relates to the streetscape that is something he has warmed up to. Levang asked if he would like that on both sides of the street. Printup stated he likes the streetscape as shown in the northeast corner but not on the south side. Grube noted the streetscape on the northeast side would be approximately $30,000. Levang indicated she would not be in favor of it on the south side. McMillan suggested the segment of trail the school wanted be left in as well as the streetscaping on the northeast side so it can be priced out. Bremer concurred the City Council should obtain prices for those items. Bremer indicated she would not be opposed to having the trail extended as far as they can in light of the City’s philosophy of encouraging pedestrian access. Bremer stated it may be that ultimately the cost may be too much for the trail and the City Council decides not to go forward with that. Bremer commented she also is having a difficult time understanding why the hardscape in the northeast corner would cost $30,000 and that perhaps a little bit less would be better received. Bremer noted the City would be responsible for the upkeep of the streetscaping. Grube stated it probably would not be worth it to cut it back any further. Turner stated refinements of the design will occur and that they are trying to determine whether the Council is totally opposed to any elements of the design at this point. Turner indicated the costs for the streetscaping may come in below $30,000 once the final design is completed. McMillan and Levang indicated they would not be in favor of the streetscaping in that area. Item #03 - CC Agenda - 12/09/2013 Approval of Council Minutes 11/25/2013 [Page 6 of 29]