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Chairperson McGlone would like to look at the whole situation and asked can we keep the water <br />down so staff can take a look at it and come back with something. <br />Public Works Director Olson responded we are doing all that we can and we have a seasonal <br />working on it. <br />Public Works Director Olson stated what staff is asking for is whether or not if there is <br />consensus to move forward with any of the three options stated in the case or if the fourth option <br />is more desirable. Staff can bring this back at a future date with costs and see if the property <br />owner is willing to obtain this option to get sewer to his house. <br />Commissioner Backous would like to see the drainage problem fixed in that whole area and <br />doesn't feel we have enough information to make a recommendation. <br />City Engineer Hinm er wanted to point out when we develop these easements and these ponds <br />we do it for that 100 year events. When you get those back to back events that we just got hit <br />with, the soils are becoming more saturated so it doesn't infiltrate quite as quick and he doesn't <br />know if it is necessarily a drainage issue city wide. <br />Chairperson McGlone would like to first work with the affected property, install a new system <br />first or whatever that takes, fix that first and fix that 75 foot drainage and utility easement. <br />The consensus of the Committee is to move forward with relocating or hooking up to sewer and <br />in the meantime work with the homeowner to extend the easement back as far as we can. <br />Case #5.2: Sidewalk Snowplowing Policy <br />Street Supervisor Riemer reviewed the staff report. <br />Staff is looking for direction if residents should be responsible for their own sidewalks. <br />Councilmember Backous stated it is a 50/50 issue to him and doesn't like leaving it up to <br />residents because you are going to have sections that are not going to get done. <br />Councilmember McGlone stated it is an amenity for our residents to have trails and sidewalks <br />and is an advocate for the residents to maintain their sidewalks. <br />Street Supervisor Riemer asked for direction on the issue of large span neighborhoods that are <br />being developed. <br />Councilmember Elvig responded that he doesn't know how important those sidewalks are until <br />the neighborhood starts to fill up. <br />Public Works Director Olson asked when creating a policy a development has to be 75 percent <br />filled before we start enforcing and /or maintaining the sidewalks in the winter. <br />Public Works Committee / July 19, 2011 <br />Page 3 of 6 <br />