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ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES FOR FEBRUARY 28, 2000 ROLL The Council met on the above mentioned date with the following members present: Mayor Gabriel Jabbour, Council Members Barb Peterson and Bob Sansevere. Council Members Charles Kelley and Richard Flint were absent. Representing Staff were City Administrator Ron Moorse, City Attorney Tom Barrett, Senior Planning Coordinator Michael Gaffron, Assistant Zoning Administrator Wendy Bottenberg, Director of Public Services Greg Gappa, City Engineer Tom Kellogg, and Recorder Jackie Young. Mayor Jabbour called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m. 7:00 - PUBLIC HEARING - FOX RIDGE SANITARY SEWER PROJECT, 7:03 p.m. - 7:48 p.m. A. Order Preparation of Plans and Specifications - Resolution No. 4428 is Gappa indicated this is the second public hearing regarding the Fox Ridge Sanitary Sewer project because the service area is being expanded. Mayor Jabbour stated some of the residents in this area at the last public hearing had suggested that perhaps the City could contribute financially towards the cost of the trunk sewer pipe. Jabbour stated the City has no intention to put this project out for bids if the residents are not in favor of the project. An assessment hearing will be held to determine the final costs of the project once the bids have been received and accepted. Tom Kellogg, City Engineer, stated the original objective of this project was to service the Fox Ridge area, with the service area now being expanded to accommodate the residences along South Brown Road between Fox Ridge and Watertown Road. Kellogg stated a pressure system is being proposed, noting the cost is approximately one -half of a gravity system. Kellogg noted another neighborhood informational meeting was held to discuss the expanded service area with three residents in attendance. Kellogg stated the expanded service area could somewhat reduce the costs to each individual property owner. The total estimated project costs are approximately $190,000, with each individual property owner being responsible for approximately $21,000. Kellogg noted the $21,000 includes the cost for a grinder pump at $4500, which may be included in the assessment at the property owner's discretion. • Kellogg pointed out the Fox Ridge area is included in the MUSA area, with all of Long Lake being included in the MUSA area. Kellogg stated the City of Orono does have some additional sewer Page 1