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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO COUNCIL MEETING HELD NOVEMBER 13, 1984 PAGE 2 CRYSTAL BAY SEWER PROJECT City Engineer Cook reviewed with the public the proposed sewer line and lift station locations in the Crystal Bay area. One man suggested that the City assume the cost of maintenance of the lift station thereby reducing the cost of the whole sewer project. City Engineer Cook stated that it costs the City approximately $4 , 500 a year for the maintenance of each lift station. George Rovegno of 2010 Shoreline Drive suggested that the when installing the sewer pipe, that the contractors to be careful not to tear up the road which would reduce the cost of the project. City Engineer Cook stated that it is impossible to install piping without tearing up the roads. Cook stated that the City can just restore the roads to their original state now rather than eatending the roads . . Cook stated that this would cut the cost of the project. Cook noted that the City could save money if they didn' t have to pay for easements on private property. Cook explained that it could cost approximately $10 , 000 per unit if the City could cut the cost on the roads , easements , and have cooperationfrom the neighborhood. One lady suggested putting in water at the same time as the sewer. City Engineer Cook responded that only sewer is planned for the Crystal Bay area. Cook reminded the neighbors that to put in water at the same time would increase the cost of the project. Alex Jentilucci of 1295 Briar Street suggested putting in the water pipe, dry piping, in case it would be used in the f uture. City Engineer Cook noted that when a dry pipe sits for one winter, the joints begin to compress . Gary Printup of 1261 Briar Street asked what would be the cost if the City didn ' t replace the roads with 3" of asphalt and just used 2" and also just paved the existing size of the streets now. City Engineer Cook explained to reduce the proposed roads from 24 ' to 18 ' it would reduce the cost of the project approximately $100 , 030 . Cook stated another $50 , 00(3 could be reduced if the City were to use 2" of asphalt. Cookinformed theneighborhood that it would be approximately $2 , 000 less per unit for reducing the street replacement proposal. Cook noted that another area the City could reduce the sewer project cost by $40 , OOQ is to seed grass areas that will be torn up ratherthan using sod . Cook stated that the neighbors could also take care of their own vards and recluce the