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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 />