Minutes - Public Works Committee - 05/15/2012

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Councilmember McGlone withdrew his motion. Motion by Chairperson Backous, seconded by Councilmember McGlone to recommend to City Council to have signage in both directions, look at the sight lines to push them out far enough in advance to caution of pedestrian crossing ahead. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Backous, Councilmember McGlone. Voting No: None. Absent: Councilmember Elvig. 5.5 Discuss Trail Easement at 15620 Krypton Street City Engineer Tim Himmer reviewed in the staff report that the prospective buyers of the property at 15620 Krypton Street is concerned about having a trail through the center of the backyard and are requesting that the City relocate the trail into the easement along the common lot line. City Engineer Himmer stated we could purchase the easement area at a reduced price, or do nothing and deal with it at a later date, or the City could come through and force it through eminent domain. Motion by Councilmember McGlone, seconded by Chairperson Backous upon closing would enter into agreement with the new homeowners to remove the bituminous in the yard, reestablish turf, and accept the pedestrian trail easement on the entire edge of property on their side. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Backous, Councilmember McGlone. Voting No: None. Absent: Councilmember Elvig. th 5.7 Consider Stormwater Improvements at 149 Lane A Continuation of Discussion Related to 2011 Flooding Concerns th City Engineer Tim Himmer reviewed this area is west of TH47 and east of 149 Lane, and the area in question is adjacent to the large DNR wetland that abuts TH47. The City Council th accepted a petition on August 23, 2011 that was initiated by the resident at 5410 149 Lane NW. The homeowner contacted the City about water standing in their backyard. There is a draintile present across the neighboring lot to the south that connects this backyard to the DNR wetland. Stormwater and/or groundwater have flowed into the backyard, which is lower than the wetland in locations, and drainage and utility easements are recorded over this area on the property. The DNR lists the normal water level of the wetland as 860.0, and there is a retaining wall with steps in the backyard with an elevation on the lowest step at approximately 860.1. The backyard Slopes down to the east, away from the retaining wall, so there may be water present when the wetland is at normal elevation. There is an outlet pipe under TH 47, with an outlet structure that controls the water elevation in the wetland. The lowest opening of the outlet structure was approximately 2 1/2 feet above the normal water elevation of the wetland at the time the elevated water concern was reported last Public Works Committee / May 15, 2012 Page 6 of 7