Agenda - Public Works Committee - 10/20/2009

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Motion by Councilmember McGlone, seconded by Chairperson Elvig, to recommend that the City Council direct staff to have the City Attorney review the issue of indemnification of property owner installed septic systems and prepare for the repeal of Section 8.30.03(c) of the City Code. Further discussion: Councilmember Dehen stated he would be opposing the motion because he needed further information. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Elvig and Councilmember McGlone. Voting No: Councilmember Dehen. Case #4: Policies and Ordinances Relating to Sidewalk Installation City Engineer Himmer reviewed staff's report. Councilmember McGlone noted a walkable community was a high priority in the comp plan for the City. Councilmember Dehen stated he did not have an issue with developing a policy for sidewalk installation, but the issue was reconstructing smaller lots and putting in a sidewalk. Motion by Councilmember McGlone, seconded by Councilmember Elvig, to recommend that the City Council direct staff to develop a policy regarding sidewalk installation in existing right-of- way. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Elvig and Councilmembers McGlone and Dehen. Voting No: None. COMMITTEE INPUT Councilmember Elvig requested staff look at the field next to the ballpark with respect to parking and if the City should grade the hill in that location for additional parking. Highway 10 Median Opening at License Bureau City Engineer Himmer asked if the Committee wanted to look at the Highway 10 median opening at the Licensing Bureau now or if the Committee wanted to wait to see what happened. The consensus of the Committee was to wait to see what happened. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Councilmember Dehen, seconded by Councilmember McGlone to adjourn the Public Works Meeting. Public Works Committee / September 15, 2009 Page 5 of6