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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, March 12, 2007 7:00 o’clock p.m. _____________________________________________________________________________________ PAGE 19 MAYOR/COUNCIL REPORT White stated he has compiled some information and photographs concerning the dock at Big Island that he would be giving to Staff. McMillan reported that Randy’s Sanitation has indicated they would be willing to participate in the City’s new organics recycling program but that Allied would not be participating in the program initially. McMillan noted that Allied is the largest hauler in Orono and that Randy’s Sanitation has approximately 1000 customers. McMillan noted she has not heard back from Waste Management. McMillan stated the start-up date for the project is in early May. Murphy stated a meeting was held last Monday to discuss the sewer agreement with the City of Long Lake and that some progress is being made. Murphy noted another meeting has been scheduled for next week. Bremer commended the City’s Public Works Department for their plowing of the local streets following the two major snowstorms. CITY ENGINEER’S REPORT 8. FERNDALE ROAD AND FOX STREET BRIDGE REPLACEMENT PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Moorse distributed some photographs of the existing Fox Street Bridge. Moorse stated there were some concerns expressed regarding the aesthetics of the new bridges and the railings. Moorse inquired whether the City Engineer has had an opportunity to see whether there are any standards for a railing erected on a bridge and whether there is a certain height required. Kellogg stated he did speak with the designer of the bridge and informed him that the Council would be discussing the matter tonight. Kellogg stated there are standards and that to his understanding the existing railings do not meet those standards. Murphy stated the City should take special care to ensure that the bridges meet today’s standards but that the bridge should be designed to better fit the older, rural character of the area. Kellogg noted the State Transportation Department has signed off on the plans two years ago but that he would speak with the designer to discuss the City’s options. Murphy requested the railings be reviewed to see if they can be modified in some way while still meeting Mn/DOT’s standards. White suggested some decorative features be considered. Item #03 - CC Agenda - 03/26/07 Approval of Council Minutes 03/12/07 [Page 15 of 19]