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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, May 11, 2015 7:00 o'clock p.m. 15. LIVINGSTON (TOWER) PARK IMPROVEMENT PLAN REQUEST (continued) McMillan noted this item relates just to the $850 for the plan and that she is not sure whether anything would get started this year. Edwards indicated he is not prepared to discuss the funding of the improvements at this point and that if there is a design, the contractor could perhaps itemize those improvements. Edwards stated it might be possible for some of the work to be performed by volunteers or for the City to ask for donations. Edwards indicated some of the work could also be performed by the Public Works Department and the rest could be contracted out. McMillan asked if there is a reason why Norling's was picked to do the design. Edwards stated the City currently has a relationship with them to perform different landscaping in the City. Cornick asked if the City Engineer can see a scenario where something might go wrong with the well and the City will need to drill a new well. Edwards stated there are currently two wells on the site and that it is possible in the future the wells might fail. Edwards stated occasionally the Public Works Department needs access to the water treatment plant and that the design will need to accommodate that. Walsh stated he would like to see a presentation by the Parks Commission on their priorities. Levang noted there is a plan for a joint Park Commission/City Council meeting in the future. Levang moved, Printup seconded, to approve the allocation of $850 for a design for Livingston Park, with the funds coming out of the Parks budget. Printup stated between Highway 12 and County Road 6, there is a big power plant near the Luce Line, and on one side of that plant there is a wooden structure or wall for screening purposes. Printup stated he would again advocate for some sort of screening around the chain link on the sides where there are homes. VOTE: Ayes 5, Nays 0. PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTORICITY ENGINEER REPORT, CONTINUED Edwards reported pothole repair has been ongoing and that hydrant flushing has begun. Edwards stated the Public Works Department has replaced the speed bumps on Crystal Bay Road, which has become somewhat contentious with the residents. Edwards stated the crew did not put wood under them again since he is not how they are designed and that the City could assume liability if they install Them differently from what the manufacturer recommends. The residents have expressed a desire to have higher speed bumps. Edwards indicated he is working with the police department on a traffic study to see what the speeds on the road are. Edwards stated the City could perhaps look at a different speed bump if the speeds are determined to be high. Page 18 of 25