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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Tuesday,May 29,2018 '7:00 o'clock p.m. 16. EAST LONG LAKE ROAD DISPOSITION—DISCUSSION—Continued Mayor Walsh closed the public hearing at 7:35 p.m. John Winston,765 Spring Hill Road,recommended the road be converted to a trail,which is the recommendation of Staff. Winston stated since the road closure,bikers,hunters and fishertnen have enjoyed the peacefulness of the area now that cars are no longer a challenge. A trail will improve water quality and be much less costly than reconstruction. In addition,the sharp curve has always been a hazard and cars have gone off the road and into the lake. Grants might be available to cover a portion of the trail, and with the saved money,Winston stated he would like to see some of those funds be dedicated to the carp study on Long Lake. Mayor Walsh stated he appreciates the comments of the residents and that Seals stated in her view Option C is not a good plan. Seals noted the City does not have any extra money in the road budget to give to anybody and that Option B is probably the best option. Walsh commented reconstruction of the road also does not take into account the environmental concerns and that converting the road to a trail would create a tremendous amenity for the residents of the area. Crosby stated in his view Option B is the best choice and that a public/private partnership would be a win-win. Seals moved,Crosby seconded,to approve Option B and direct Staff and the Parks Commission to develop a plan with a goal of seeking grants in 2018/2019 and converting the road to a trail in 2019/2020,with consideration being given to some parking near Summit Beach. VOTE: Ayes 5, Nays 0. 17. OLD CRYSTAL BAY ROAD (CSAH 112-CSAH 6)AWARD Edwards noted in July of 2017,the City Council authorized Bolton and Menk to complete a feasibility study for Old Crystal Bay Road. Following completion of that study,the City Council authorized Staff to initiate design work,with the preliminary design being approved on January 22,2018. The final design was completed and approved by the State on May 9,2018. Bid opening was on May 23,2018. The project will consist of the reconstruction and reconfiguration of Old Crystal Bay Road between County Road 112 and County Road 6. In addition,the project will include replacement of associated water,sewer and storm water utilities. GMH Construction provided a bid for$3,073,421.24. In addition to the construction cost,Bolton and Menk provided an estimate for construction oversight for an amount not to exceed$220,000. The total cost of the project is$3,656,421.24. An amount of$901,596.57 will be funded by the Orono School District,the amount of Municipal State Aid to be received is$1,558,346.11, and$167,493.10 will come from the Community Investment Fund. The Orono School District has requested that the City initially pay for the entire project,with the District then reimbursing the City for their share of the project cost over a period of nine years at an interest rate Page 5 of 11