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Motion by Mayor Ramsey, seconded by Councilmember Elvig, to recommend that the City <br />Council include a 3% construction contingency, up to $15,000, on all projects with City <br />Administrator approval. This would give staff the ability to effectively manage projects to <br />account for unforeseen conditions and necessary project revisions. <br />Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson McGlone, Mayor Ramsey and Councilmember Elvig. <br />Voting No: None. <br />Case #2: Update on Recent Storm and Flooding Complaints <br />City Engineer Himmer reviewed the staff report. He briefly reviewed the properties that have <br />submitted storm and flood complaints. He stated that staff is proposing to prepare plans and <br />specifications, receive quotes, and address the immediate actions identified in the report, such as <br />repairing or replacing a culvert. <br />The Committee discussed the high levels of rain and the number of 100-year events that have <br />taken place this year; noting the system within the City has performed well under the conditions. <br />Motion by Mayor Ramsey, seconded by Councilmember Elvig, to recommend that the City <br />Council authorize staff to prepare the necessary plans and specifications, and receive quotes, to <br />address the immediate corrective actions identified in staff's summary. <br />Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson McGlone, Mayor Ramsey and Councilmember Elvig. <br />Voting No: None. <br />Case #3: Discuss Grading Permit Requirements <br />City Engineer Himmer reviewed the staff report. He noted that the City currently does not have <br />a grading permit and advised that staff has been drafting requirements which could be used. <br />The Committee discussed the adoption of the State Building Code and whether all sections of <br />that Code were adopted; staff believed that the section regarding grading permits had not been <br />adopted with the Code. <br />City Engineer Himmer suggested that a grading permit be treated similar to an interim permit, in <br />regard to the fee schedule. He confirmed that an erosion control plan would be required with a <br />grading plan. <br />Councilmember Elvig agreed that a grading permit should be developed and noted that education <br />would become a factor as well. <br />Public Works Director Olson stated that staff does not want to cause undue hardship, or charge <br />additional fees, but wanted to ensure there are requirements which a grading permit can be <br />gauged against. <br />Public Works Committee / August 15, 2011 <br />Page 3 of 4 <br />