Minutes - Public Works Committee - 05/19/2015

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asked if there is a responsibility to the City to make sure this property isn't flipped without disclosing prior damage. City Engineer Westby noted disclosure of flooding and water damage is required by state law. Commissioner Shryock suggested it may be worth researching whether there is a statute of limitations once issues are discovered that should have been disclosed. She stated she would likely go talk to the new owners as a neighbor and make sure they are aware of prior damage. She noted it may not be in the City's jurisdiction to be involved in a sale in that manner. Mr. Miske pointed out that on June 17, it will be one year that they have been seeking resolution to their case with the City. Chairperson Riley noted the Civil Engineer would be the staff person that should make a site visit. City Engineer Westby offered to be in touch with Mr. and Mrs. Miske to set up a site visit. 3. APPROVE AGENDA Motion by Councilmember Johns, seconded by Councilmember Shryock to approve the agenda, as presented. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Riley, Councilmembers Johns and Shryock. Voting No: None. 4. APPROVE MINUTES 4.01: Approve March 31, 2015 Meeting Minutes Motion by Councilmember Johns, seconded by Councilmember Shryock, to approve the following minutes: Regular Meeting Minutes dated March 31, 2015 Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Riley, Councilmembers Johns and Shryock. Voting No: None. 5. COMMITTEE BUSINESS 5.01: Consider Recommending Council Approval of draft Assessment Agreement for Ridgepoint Residential Development Public Improvements, Improvement Project 15-21 City Engineer Westby reviewed the staff report. He noted Randy Diers and Don Kveton were present to represent Village Bank. The property owner is Village Bank, and they are not able to Public Works Committee/May 19, 2015 Page 2 of 8