Minutes - Public Works Committee - 03/20/2012

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City Engineer Himmer stated staff has not yet talked with the property owner about the easement because staff was not sure this project would be supported by the Public Works Committee. He asked if this is a reasonable project, noting the project cost will be covered by the Storm Water Utility but does not include payment for an easement. He asked Mr. Kamrowski if he would be willing to give a 10 -foot easement so the City can do the project, if approved by the City Council on April 10, 2012. Mr. Kamrowski stated it sounds like a good start. City Engineer Himmer stated the project proposal is included in the staff report Councilmember Elvig asked if creating drainage will also create a wicking effect of surface water City Engineer Himmer stated the project does not include grading up to the house and will create positive drainage. However, if there is a dip in the elevation of the Kamrowski yard, they may have to fill it in. Councilmember Elvig asked about drain tile. City Engineer Himmer explained there would not be a hard pipe, just a culvert. Ms. Kamrowski, 16756 Sodium Street, stated they already have water issues on the back side and she believes the pond overflows into the back yard, which has already wrecked their garage. City Engineer Himmer stated he had asked if the water gets to the pond and backs up, or the water flowing to the pond is causing the problem. He clarified this project will not grade the Kamrowski property but will bring the water to the low side and the Kamrowskis could do some grading or filling upstream to force the water. Motion by Councilmember Elvig, seconded by Councilmember McGlone, to recommend that the City Council include the work at 16756 Sodium Street (Installing a culvert under Sodium Street, regrading the west ditch of Sodium Street, constructing a berm to keep the water in the ditch, and replacing the existing driveway culvert. The ditch would be graded to drain to the south and a culvert would be installed near the south property line to drain the water to the west.) in the proposed 2012 Sealcoating Program. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Backous, Councilmembers Elvig, and McGlone. Voting No: None. Case #2: Consider Storm Sewer Improvements on 163 Lane — A Continuation of Discussions Related to 2011 Flooding Concerns City Engineer Himmer reviewed the staff report and described the proposed project to address drainage on 163" Lane. He indicated the City has no easement for the outlet pipe for the property of impact and the estimated project cost is $80,000. City Engineer Himmer requested Public Works Committee / March 20, 2012 Page 3 of 9