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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 />