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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, August 22, 2011 7:00 o'clock p.m. _____________________________________________________________________________________ Page 8 of 14 (7. ORONO ORCHARD ROAD AGREEMENT WITH MCES, Continued) Kellogg noted he has allotted some time to hold a couple of neighborhood meetings but that more could be added. Kellogg noted that the Orono Orchard Road project is going to be more complicated than a standard road project since the process has to be coordinated with the Metropolitan Council and they have their own review process. Rahn asked if they typically see the same contractor bidding on both projects. Kellogg indicated it depends on the size of the project and the size of the contractor. Printup asked if the Metropolitan Council is on board with the Orono Orchard project. Kellogg stated they are. McMillan asked if there is any reason why the Council should not sign the agreement tonight. Kellogg noted the agreement does contain some out clauses for the City and that he would recommend getting it signed tonight since it would be a good indicator to the Metropolitan Council that the City is interested in moving forward. Mattick recommended the Council approve the agreement on the Orono Orchard project tonight. Mattick noted the agreement was sent to the Metropolitan Council a couple of months ago and that he would like to keep the forward momentum going on the project. Kellogg noted the agreement does not assume there will be a trail or land acquisition necessary for a trail. Mattick noted it also does not assume any assessments. Rahn moved, Printup seconded, to approve the Construction Cooperative Agreement and Attachment No. 2, and authorize the preparation of a feasibility report for the Orono Orchard Road/MCES Utility and Street Reconstruction Project. VOTE: Ayes 4, Nays 0. Rahn moved, Printup seconded, to direct the City Engineer prepare cost estimates for Old Crystal Bay Road for like, kind and size replacement, taking into consideration the minimum standards that are required for a mill and overlay versus a reconstruct project. Rahn asked if the Old Crystal Bay Road project would also deal with the I&I issue. Kellogg indicated it would not be included since it would be a separate project. The direction at the last Council meeting was that those plans would be brought back before the Council in November with the possibility that they will go out for bids in January. Rahn stated getting the costs for an overlay and a reconstruct would be a good starting point. McMillan noted the bid for Highway 112 on the sewer repair was approximately $250,000. Kellogg concurred that it is an expensive fix. Item #03 - CC Agenda - 09/12/2011 Approval of Council Minutes 08/22/2011 [Page 8 of 14]