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Civil Engineer II Linton answered the anticipated cost is $250,000 to $300,000. He pointed out <br /> this does not include easements, and cautioned that electrical issues or other problems could <br /> arise. <br /> City Engineer Westby suggested staff can pursue this option further as far as costs and feasibility <br /> if the Committee approves. He said they would obtain permission from the Miskes and other <br /> residents to look at the elevations. He said the best option is Option 4. <br /> Cassandra Miske, 17421 Gibbon St NW, stated when they removed drywall in their basement, <br /> they could tell there was water damage in deeper layers. She commented Option 4 does look <br /> good. She said she is interested in anything that might help because she does not want to keep <br /> replacing doorjambs and more all the time. She mentioned that the house next door that is in <br /> foreclosure does not have any inhabitants. She said she talked with the owners and found the <br /> bank did not disclose the flooding. However, the bank did discus septic issues. <br /> Chairperson Riley commented since staff has to do more research on this option, and get more <br /> elevations, this seems to be the beginning of costs. <br /> Ms. Miske inquired about the availability of grants that had been mentioned. <br /> City Engineer Westby answered staff has looked into this online to see if any grants were <br /> available for this kind of project. Some grants are available for septic systems, but not for local <br /> flooding issues. He said staff can look into this further. <br /> Chairperson Riley asked whether Anoka County is helpful in these situations. <br /> Civil Engineer II Linton responded staff would need to get a permit and could discuss this with <br /> them. He explained the county ditch system was first dug around 1900. This was before <br /> stormwater retention was thought of The county does monitor and inspect. They make sure the <br /> culverts are operational. <br /> Councilmember Kuzma asked if assessments are a consideration with the new street policy. He <br /> also questioned what the funding source is. <br /> City Engineer Westby explained the City can assess for land enhancements. Otherwise, the <br /> stormwater sewer fund may be the next option. <br /> Chairperson Riley expressed concern that there are more situations like this. When this problem <br /> gets fixed, there could be another similar problem right behind it, and so on. <br /> City Engineer Westby noted this is the worst area that staff is aware of. <br /> Motion by Councilmember Johns, seconded by Councilmember Shryock, to recommend that the <br /> City Council consider ordering a feasibility study for Gibbon Street - 173rd Avenue Drainage <br /> concerns. <br /> Public Works Committee/June 16, 2015 <br /> Page 3 of 8 <br />