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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, August 27, 2012 7:00 o'clock p.m. _____________________________________________________________________________________ Page 8 of 11 *8. PAY REQUEST NO. 1 - ORONO ORCHARD ROAD RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT Bremer moved, Franchot seconded, to approve Pay Request No. 1 for the contractor Minger Construction, Inc., in the amount of $653,049.58 for the Orono Orchard Road Reconstruction Project. VOTE: Ayes 5, Nays 0. *9. PAY REQUEST NO. 2 - CARMAN BAY SHORELINE RESTORATION PROJECT Bremer moved, Franchot seconded, to approve Pay Request No. 2 for the contractor Sunram Construction, Inc., in the amount of $9,752.44 for the Carmen Bay Shoreline Restoration Project. VOTE: Ayes 5, Nays 0. 10. NAVARRE SIDEWALK UPDATE Struve stated in response to a question raised at the July 23rd City Council meeting regarding the proposed sidewalk connection between Dakota Trail and the sidewalk at Lyric Avenue, he has met with staff from Bolton and Menk and discussed what options are available to complete this connection. The conclusion reached was that a large, modular block retaining wall would be the most economical method to allow for the construction of a new sidewalk. The unit prices as outlined by the 2011 estimate accurately reflect the current bidding climate. There may be an opportunity to reduce the 30 percent contingency and fees, but overall the unit prices for the sidewalk portion seem reasonable. Struve indicated there are some minor changes that can be implemented but that those would only amount to approximately a $10,000 cost savings. Rahn stated he was hoping some new technology may be on the market that would help reduce the costs. Struve stated the other option would be a poured in place concrete wall with some decorative stamping. The cost for a modular wall would be 32 to 40 dollars per square foot and a poured wall would range from 45 to 53 dollars per square and would add some significant dollars to the project. Rahn noted the poured wall would also extend further into the residents’ properties. Franchot asked whether the City would need to work with Hennepin County as it relates to the right-of- way. Struve indicated they would still need to work with Hennepin County's permitting process since the sidewalk would be located within the right-of-way. Franchot stated it was his understanding Hennepin County was not interested in donating financially to the sidewalk project. Struve stated his understanding is that Hennepin County was not interested in funding any of the project but that they would be willing to work with Orono on the right-of-way. Bremer stated that is her recollection as well. Loftus commented that Three Rivers District might be interested in assisting financially with the project. Item #03 - CC Agenda - 09/10/2012 Approval of Council Minutes 08/27/2012 [Page 8 of 11]