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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday,January 22,2018 7:00 o'clock p.m. 11. OLD CRYSTAL BAY ROAD (CSAH 112-CSAH 6)DESIGN UPDATE—Continued Dankey asked if the current project on the school campus uses more of the southern half of the road or the northern half. Edwards stated most of the construction traffic comes in the back way off of Old Highway 12. Edwards stated traffic and construction coordination plans will need to be developed. Martini noted there will also be different sporting events that will need to be coordinated with the roadway project. Printup stated he is happy to see the cooperation between the City and the school and that he is comfortable with the project because there is this partnership between the City and the school. Walsh stated the infrastructure issues will only continue to get worse and that it is getting to be time where something needs to be done. Martini stated with proper maintenance,the road should last a long, long time. Crosby moved,Dankey seconded,to approve Bolton and Menk to commence design of the Old Crystal Bay Road for a total fee not to exceed$247,500,contingent upon the Orono School Board's approval to continue a partnership with the City on the project. VOTE: Ayes 5,Nays 0. MAYOR/COUNCIL REPORT Seals and Printup had nothing to report. Crosby stated he is proud his daughter will be graduating from college and that he would encourage everyone to keep striving in life so their goals will be met. Dankey commented she is excited about the snow and the opportunity to use her snowmobiles. Walsh stated the police chief has reported that the streets are getting plowed but that given the cold temperatures and the wind,the roads will be icy. Walsh commented it is nice to see the school and the City working together on this project. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT None Page 6of7