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He suggested the Public Works Department clean the soil and develop a watering schedule for <br />next spring. <br /> <br />City Administrator Ulrich asked about the extent of this issue in this neighborhood. <br /> <br />Public Works Superintendent Riemer stated it is confined to this property because most people <br />used sod. He noted sod was also offered to Dominquez. <br /> <br />Ms. Dominquez stated they opted for seed because they do not have an irrigation system and <br />have the biggest yard in the neighborhood. They also wanted the new yard area to better blend <br />into their existing yard. <br /> <br />th <br />Mack Dominquez, 7046 166 Avenue, stated the area is 300 feet in width and 65 feet in depth <br />so it is a large yard to water if sodded. He stated his neighbors had received $400 watering bills <br />for their City-sized lots to maintain the sod. Mr. Dominquez indicated they have been told by <br />the two contractors that the soil was bad so the sod would not root well and rain would wash <br />away the sand and expose the underlying Class V. <br /> <br />Public Works Superintendent Riemer asked when watering the grass would be considered no <br />longer a City responsibility. <br /> <br />Mr. Dominquez clarified they did water the grass and had asked for grass seed because it is <br />easier to establish and takes less watering than to establish sod. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />Mr. Dominquez stated they are offering a compromise to get it cleaned up and better than the <br />current situation. <br /> <br />Councilmember McGlone noted the area disturbed, 300 feet by 80 feet, seems like a large area. <br /> <br />Councilmember Elvig stated it used to be the road area. <br /> <br />Councilmember McGlone raised the option of leaving the soil and putting down a base of better <br />soil, noting it will keep costs down. He stated if a depth of new base is put down, it should <br />prevent the debris items from coming to the top and would also not disturb tree roots. <br /> <br />Ms. Dominquez stated the trees were planted on the boulevard to appease them and make it look <br />better. <br /> <br />Public Works Superintendent Riemer pointed out that six inches of top soil could not be placed <br />at an even depth and would have to be tapered toward the curb. <br /> <br />Chairperson Backous suggested the City install sod because it is now a cooler season and if well <br />watered it will not dry out. <br /> <br />Public Works Committee / October 16, 2012 <br />Page 6 of 10 <br />