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Public Works Superintendent Riemer commented it was it was the wettest spring in 135 years. <br /> Chairperson Backous pointed out there was a 100 -year event two years ago as well. He <br /> reiterated that another citizen came forth a few weeks ago. <br /> Ms. Miske explained the home was flooded three years ago, but they attributed it to having a wet <br /> spring. There was not much damage. This time, she said it was devastating. Her husband was <br /> on military duty during the flooding this past spring. She had to clean it up alone. As she <br /> removed sheetrock, she found the insulation was trimmed up, and she found mold, which <br /> showed that this had happened before they moved in. She said her insurance initially approved <br /> her claim, but then denied it last week. She stated she cannot keep fixing the house and then fix <br /> the same thing again two years later. It is expensive to keep repairing the basement. <br /> City Engineer Westby stated staff has been cataloging the calls as they are received and the <br /> location of where they are coming from is tracked as well. He said this will hopefully aid in <br /> prioritizing these issues. <br /> Chairperson Backous asked if grants are available for situations such as this. <br /> City Engineer Westby replied there are public grants, and rarely for the homeowner. They are <br /> not easily found. <br /> Councilmember Riley stated a comprehensive plan needs to be drawn. <br /> City Engineer Westby noted that as a result of the meeting with Mr. Full, staff was directed to <br /> start updating the modeling for stormwater. He said there are approximately 12 to 15 addresses <br /> that are known to have issues with water coming in through the basements. He explained the <br /> water comes up into the basements, and not up through the ground and then into the basements. <br /> He indicated staff will set up meetings with Oak Grove and Nowthen, as mentioned earlier, and <br /> at the minimum, each city can learn from each other. <br /> 3. APPROVE AGENDA <br /> Motion by Councilmember Kuzma, seconded by Councilmember Riley, to approve the agenda, <br /> as presented. <br /> Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Backous, Councilmembers Kuzma and Riley. Voting <br /> No: None. <br /> 4. APPROVE MINUTES <br /> 4.01: Approve September 16, 2014, Meeting Minutes <br /> Motion by Councilmember Riley, seconded by Councilmember Kuzma, to approve the following <br /> minutes: <br /> Public Works Committee / October 21, 2014 <br /> Page 3 of 9 <br />