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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 />