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the long term at this point. He noted there is $20,000 in the budget annually for storm water <br />fixes. He explained this case will be presented to the Council, as they are the most interested in <br />how to move forward with a claim for their insurance. <br />Ms. Kamrowski indicated her insurance won't cover this, because they have labeled it a flood. <br />Mayor Ramsey asked when the City was first notified. <br />Ms. Kamrowski answered on the 19t of July. Staff visited the next day. <br />City Engineer Himmer noted there are many photos. This is an unfortunate, and unlikely, <br />instance where the water got into the structure. <br />Ms. Kamrowski informed the Council her neighbors helped get furniture out of the finished <br />basement. Now it is just a shell. The water is coming into the basement through the bricks. <br />They have been working on getting the water out daily She stated they have resealed the <br />basement, and the water still comes in. <br />Discussion took place whether sandbagging or pumping could help. <br />Mayor Ramsey said it was clear the water table is to the bottom of the slab It is coming through <br />the floor. It is not coming through the walls. <br />City Administrator Ulrich stated the City could do what they can with the resources available. <br />The property damage will be referred to the City's insurance company. He asked the <br />Kamrowskis to submit a detailed claim to the City which could then be turned into the City's <br />insurance. <br />City Engineer Himmer stated staff will continue to monitor the situation and apprise the Council <br />as needed. <br />4. APPROVE AGENDA <br />City Administrator Ulrich read a statement from Councilmember Elvig. Councilmember Elvig's <br />letter explained he was absent due to his son's semi final game in soccer. He was supporting his <br />son and the team. His team is winning in the tournaments. <br />City Engineer Himmer notified the Council that Item 7.3: Consider Acquisition of Drainage and <br />Utility Easement at 16259 Coquina Street NW, would be removed from the agenda, as there is <br />no discussion needed. <br />Mayor Ramsey stated Items 7.1 and 7.2 will be reversed in order to accommodate the consultant <br />who is present for that item. <br />Motion by Councilmember McGlone seconded by Councilmember Backous, to approve the <br />agenda as amended. <br />City Council / July 26, 2011 <br />Page 3 of 9 <br />