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The Committee discussed northern access. There being access at Sunfish Lake Boulevard, <br />Public Works Director Olson stated Staff is prioritizing needs with the funding available, trying <br />not to have redundant trails. <br />Public Works Director Olson explained that State Aid Roads could get funding through the State; <br />however, a more timely process is involved. <br />Chairperson Elvig stated if the Committee is not agreeable on the project, Staff can reassess and <br />bring a new project back for review. <br />Mr. Schatz asked if the Committee is considering a full sidewalk on the north side from Sunfish <br />Lake Boulevard, would they still consider the addition of a crosswalk. <br />Chairperson Elvig stated yes, he feels a crosswalk would still be necessary. <br />The Committee discussed the recommended Staff direction being: evaluate and present a larger <br />project concept including cost analysis of a trail from Sunfish Lake Boulevard to 153 Court, <br />time line, parking after the completed parking lot, and alternative trail from the northeast corner <br />of Ramsey and Alpine Drive. <br />Motion by Chairperson Elvig, seconded by Councilmember Dehen, to create a crosswalk on the <br />eastside of 153 Court with the following conditions: parking eliminated on the north side to <br />create adequate sight line, and no parking on the south side up to a reasonable sight line once the <br />parking lot near the skatepark is completed. <br />Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Elvig and Councilmembers Dehen and McGlone. <br />Voting No: None. <br />Case #2: Review Septic System Repair Policy <br />Assistant City Engineer Jankowski reviewed the staff report. <br />Chairperson Elvig asked what the policy is if a septic systems fails. <br />Assistant City Engineer Jankowski clarified the owner is responsible for repairing their septic <br />system. The primary purpose of the City policy is when there are no other sources of finance <br />help available to the property owner. He noted the City is the "last resort" when other funding is <br />not an option. He stated policy was adopted due to residents not adhering to repairing their <br />septic systems. <br />Chairperson Elvig stated the City has the right to enforce public safety, which includes a failing <br />septic system. <br />Assistant City Engineer Jankowski explained the City can assess a property owner for up to 10 <br />years. <br />Public Works Committee / August 19, 2009 <br />Page 3 of 8 <br />