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Public Works Superintendent Riemer agreed that it would be faster to establish with sod but <br />asked at that point would the residents take over responsibility. <br /> <br />Ms. Dominquez stated they had planned to put in an irrigation system after the project. <br /> <br />Councilmember Elvig suggested an agreement be drafted to outline when the City starts and <br />stops watering so all know the expectations. He stated if more top soil is put down, it would <br />have to be cut down (tapered) back to the curb. <br /> <br />Chairperson Backous asked if it should be tilled prior to laying sod. <br /> <br />Public Works Superintendent Riemer answered in the affirmative. <br /> <br />Chairperson Backous stated if using sod it could be done in several weeks and would eventually <br />blend with the rest of their lawn. <br /> <br />Mr. Dominquez stated with the last soil, the rain revealed large-sized boulders and when the City <br />tried to till it, the green fiber got entangled in the tiller after one pass and they had to quit. <br /> <br />Chairperson Backous stated he could not support an expenditure of $12,000 on this item. <br /> <br />Councilmember McGlone stated that is why he was suggesting to place additional top soil, taper <br />the edges at the curb, and install sod on top. He stated it will look great from day one and the <br />issue will be over. <br /> <br />Councilmember Elvig stated the term i, <br />noting the cost of sod will not be the cheapest but would bind the soils and be the best <br />alternative. <br /> <br />Councilmember McGlone concurred and noted this is the best time of year to lay sod. He <br />pointed out the City has expended money over and over on this issue and he thinks his <br />suggestion will remedy the situation. <br /> <br />Mr. Dominquez stated he would like the City to remove an inch or two of existing soil to get out <br />the weeds and then come in with new top soil and sod. <br /> <br />Councilmember McGlone stated a bucket can be used on the skid to pick up rocks and top soil in <br />the same pass. He stated he would support taking that extra step in the procedure to remove the <br />weeds and some of the rocks. <br /> <br />Public Works Superintendent Riemer stated it is already mid-October and needs to go before the <br />City Council for approval. <br /> <br />City Administrator Ulrich stated this case can be placed on the Council agenda for next Tuesday. <br /> <br />Public Works Committee / October 16, 2012 <br />Page 7 of 10 <br />