Minutes - Public Works Committee - 11/16/2010

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Councilmember McGlone stated he was not in favor of even putting in topsoil at this time. He indicated he was not saying a park would not be put in the future, but there was not funding for a park at this time. He stated he was opposed to using City spec topsoil also. He recommended selling the land. Chairperson Elvig agreed the topsoil should be what a developer would be required to put in. It was the Committee's consensus for to move forward and get coverage on the land with staff looking at cost - neutral options. Motion by Councilmember Elvig, seconded by Councilmember Dehen, to recommend that the Public Works do grading and topsoil to spec and get vegetation coverage on the land. Councilmember McGlone requested an amendment to the motion for nothing to happen until the Committee receives further information. Parks Supervisor Riverblood agreed the best approach would be to do nothing. Chairperson Elvig retracted his motion. Councilmember Dehen retracted his second. Motion by Councilmember McGlone, seconded by Councilmember Dehen to table. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Elvig and Councilmembers McGlone and Dehen. Voting No: None. Case #2: Preview 2010 — 2011 Winter Ice Skating Maintenance Parks Supervisor reviewed the staff report. No action required. Case #3: Discuss the Options for Parking Signs on Private Streets in Townhome Developments City Engineer Himmer reviewed the staff report. Fire Chief Kapler believed this was a fair compromise. Councilmember Dehen stated he did not like to set precedence, but this was not an unreasonable request. Fire Chief Kapler stated it was reasonable to have the townhome association sign a document stating if the signs needed replacement, the townhome association would be responsible for the replacement. Councilmember Dehen asked what was the remedy if the signs were not replaced. Public Works Committee / November 16, 2010 Page 3 of 5