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Public Works Director Olson stated over 600 assessments were levied during that project and all <br />in this project were not contested. <br />Councilmember Backous supported staff's recommendation to view the project in the spring to <br />determine whether additional corrective actions are necessary. <br />Mayor Ramsey agreed inspection needs to wait until spring but he believed something needed to <br />be done. <br />City Engineer Himmer commented on the need for property owners to take ownership and water <br />the lawn, noting it is clear some did not. <br />Councilmember Elvig stated the problem is that the same quality of dirt was not used on all the <br />properties. He felt whatever is done, it should include new top soil, where necessary. He <br />suggested 2 inches of top soil be brought in so it is consistent and then water it for a period of <br />time. <br />City Engineer Himmer clarified that the City supplied the dirt, which was screened, so the last 2 <br />inches of dirt was the same for all. The City subcut down 2 inches to get out rock but some <br />residents may have done more watering. <br />Public Works Director Olson stated the dirt was screened with a one inch in diameter screen. <br />Mayor Ramsey noted some rocks were huge, the size of a baseball. <br />Public Works Director Olson explained that size of rock would have come from the soil below. <br />Mayor Ramsey stated if not for the rocks, the City would not have this problem. <br />Chairperson McGlone noted if the original soil had been screened and the area sodded, there <br />would be no problem. <br />City Engineer Himmer stated that was his struggle with this project. During July and August <br />their lawn was brown, but this swath of turf was green. He agreed some property owners put in <br />effort to make it work and the City can't be responsible to water for three months. <br />Public Works Director Olson asked if the Committee is saying to put in 2 inches of top soil with <br />seed. <br />Councilmember Elvig retracted his suggestion to put down 2 inches, explaining he did not know <br />the City had already brought in 2 inches of top soil. <br />Councilmember Backous suggested residents be sent a letter advising them the City will inspect <br />the project in the spring. <br />Public Works Committee / November 15, 2011 <br />Page 8 of 15 <br />