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Motion by Councilmember McGlone, seconded by Councilmember Elvig, to amend the motion <br />to include that the trail easement would be dedicated and acceptable to the City Engineer for <br />recreational trail purposes. <br />Motion to amend carried. Voting Yes. Chairperson Backous and Councilmembers McGlone and <br />Elvig. Voting No: None. <br />Motion as amended carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Backous and Councilmembers McGlone <br />and Elvig. Voting No: None. <br />Chairperson Backous indicated the action still has to be approved by the City Council. <br />City Administrator Ulrich stated staff would write a letter of intent for the Dvoraks to take to <br />closing. <br />Councilmember Elvig requested the Public Works Committee receive a copy of the letter of <br />intent. <br />Case #2: Discuss Investigations Related to 2011 Flooding Concerns <br />City Engineer Himmer reviewed the staff report that significant rainfall in 2011 lead to elevated <br />groundwater levels which caused localized flooding and resident complaints. He stated some of <br />the issues have been resolved, but there are some issues that still need resolution. He stated a <br />claim was filed by the Rum River Golf Course with the League of Minnesota Cities and a <br />petition from the residents in the neighborhood near 149 Lane NW was received and accepted <br />by the City. He stated that during the planning of the CIP, flooding corrections were anticipated <br />and additional funding was added to the Storm Water Utility Fund. Staff is looking for feedback <br />from the Public Works Committee and the City Council comments to develop a program for <br />2012 -2013. <br />Mathew Maul, 5590 148 Lane NW, stated his concern is with the standing water, the smell and <br />the bugs in his backyard. He stated he was unable to use his backyard because of the flooding <br />and asked if there is a way for the water to be drained. <br />City Engineer Himmer replied there is an outlet on the west property line and by lowering the <br />outlet and installing larger piping, the water would drop in inches. He stated the water outlet <br />could be placed to the southeast corner or the east corner, although easements would need to be <br />secured. <br />Councilmember Elvig asked about the water line and the outlet's easement. <br />City Engineer Himmer replied the water line is contained within the easement. He stated the <br />water sits and then infiltrates into the outlet and the pipe that goes down the lot line to take the <br />water out. <br />Mr Maul stated when he digs in his yard it fills up with water. <br />Public Works Committee / February 21, 2012 <br />Page 6 of 12 <br />